The Defenders of Democracy
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The Defenders Of Democracy bring people together with the common goal of taking back our power and strengthen ties that bind us as lovers of democracy.
We invite you all to join our milestone celebrations. It is a great way to meet strong resisters
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As #DefendersOfDemocracy we refuse to go quietly into night and pledge to fight in order to strengthen and improve the lives of all people, and secure democracy for generations to come.
Here is our Defenders of Democracy team!
Here is our Defenders of Democracy team!
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Today, as we honor all veterans, remember them, think of them, salute them. They are the brave ones, past and present. It is, through their bravery, their actions, and continued bravery, that we enjoy our freedom. Remember that is what we’re fighting for. Be careful. Be safe.
Be you.
Take no shit.
Be you.
Take no shit.
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Today, as we honor all veterans, remember them, think of them, salute them. They are the brave ones, past and present. It is, through their bravery, their actions, and continued bravery, that we enjoy our freedom. Remember that is what we’re fighting for. Be careful. Be safe.
Be you.
Take no shit.
Be you.
Take no shit.
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Congratulations @frankiemillie10.bsky.social on reaching 50,000 followers. So proud of you my friend
November 11, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Congratulations @frankiemillie10.bsky.social on reaching 50,000 followers. So proud of you my friend
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Tax the fkn churches. The vast majority are businesses that produce nothing and provide nothing to communities, they are not charitable organizations............as they keep making very clear through their own actions.
#Pinks
#Pinks
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Tax the fkn churches. The vast majority are businesses that produce nothing and provide nothing to communities, they are not charitable organizations............as they keep making very clear through their own actions.
#Pinks
#Pinks
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Trump boycotts South Africa's G20, but some Afrikaners hit back at his claims. What is he up to, or does he just not want to give up golf/party time? Or maybe he thinks it will interfere with his naps?
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
Prominent Afrikaners refuse to be 'pawns,' and hit back at Trump's claims about South Africa
Prominent Afrikaners are pushing back after President Trump announced no U.S. officials will attend the G20 in Johannesburg, rejecting his claims of "white persecution" in South Africa as false.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Trump boycotts South Africa's G20, but some Afrikaners hit back at his claims. What is he up to, or does he just not want to give up golf/party time? Or maybe he thinks it will interfere with his naps?
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/10/n...
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This is a huge deal. You need to pay attention here.
Think of your entire life on a phone going through menu after menu and never getting the prompt to what you’re calling for with no option to speak with a human.
Think! Why wouldn’t they want regulation? Red flag 🚩
Think of your entire life on a phone going through menu after menu and never getting the prompt to what you’re calling for with no option to speak with a human.
Think! Why wouldn’t they want regulation? Red flag 🚩
Big Tech is plotting a $100M lobbying and campaign spending blitz to block AI regulation at the state and federal level.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
We must stop this takeover before it's too late.
November 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This is a huge deal. You need to pay attention here.
Think of your entire life on a phone going through menu after menu and never getting the prompt to what you’re calling for with no option to speak with a human.
Think! Why wouldn’t they want regulation? Red flag 🚩
Think of your entire life on a phone going through menu after menu and never getting the prompt to what you’re calling for with no option to speak with a human.
Think! Why wouldn’t they want regulation? Red flag 🚩
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It’s always been up to us to fight for the sake of our democracy. Democrats who fail to meet the moment can be replace w/fighters we need/deserve. We know that standing to this trump regime does work even if Angus King does not.
www.editorialboard.com/the-democrat... @editorialboard.bsky.social
www.editorialboard.com/the-democrat... @editorialboard.bsky.social
The Democrats continue to tolerate backstabbers
Weakness welcomes contempt.
www.editorialboard.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
It’s always been up to us to fight for the sake of our democracy. Democrats who fail to meet the moment can be replace w/fighters we need/deserve. We know that standing to this trump regime does work even if Angus King does not.
www.editorialboard.com/the-democrat... @editorialboard.bsky.social
www.editorialboard.com/the-democrat... @editorialboard.bsky.social
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In addition to Nikalie Monroe doing her social experiment, Gina asked the question to the same church: "I'm new to the area, do you take donations"?
So the pastor is available when it’s about taking money but not to speak to a mother in need? Hmmm...
#ProudBlue
So the pastor is available when it’s about taking money but not to speak to a mother in need? Hmmm...
#ProudBlue
November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In addition to Nikalie Monroe doing her social experiment, Gina asked the question to the same church: "I'm new to the area, do you take donations"?
So the pastor is available when it’s about taking money but not to speak to a mother in need? Hmmm...
#ProudBlue
So the pastor is available when it’s about taking money but not to speak to a mother in need? Hmmm...
#ProudBlue
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It’s #VeteransDay and what did #Trump do prior to it?
MF pardoned criminals ~ traitors ~ NOT PATRIOTS to our country.
#SheShed 🇺🇸
MF pardoned criminals ~ traitors ~ NOT PATRIOTS to our country.
#SheShed 🇺🇸
November 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It’s #VeteransDay and what did #Trump do prior to it?
MF pardoned criminals ~ traitors ~ NOT PATRIOTS to our country.
#SheShed 🇺🇸
MF pardoned criminals ~ traitors ~ NOT PATRIOTS to our country.
#SheShed 🇺🇸
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Source:
www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
SNAP Helps 1.2 Million Veterans With Low Incomes, Including Thousands in Every State
About 1.2 million veterans live in households that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps).[1] Thousands of veterans in every state — who...
www.cbpp.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Source:
www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
www.cbpp.org/research/foo...
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Trump is STILL trying to deny SNAP benefits, even though several military families rely on these benefits and it’s reported that one million+ veterans use the program.
Trump and Republicans don’t value or respect our soldiers and they certainly don’t value working class Americans.
VOTE THEM OUT!
Trump and Republicans don’t value or respect our soldiers and they certainly don’t value working class Americans.
VOTE THEM OUT!
November 11, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Trump is STILL trying to deny SNAP benefits, even though several military families rely on these benefits and it’s reported that one million+ veterans use the program.
Trump and Republicans don’t value or respect our soldiers and they certainly don’t value working class Americans.
VOTE THEM OUT!
Trump and Republicans don’t value or respect our soldiers and they certainly don’t value working class Americans.
VOTE THEM OUT!
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💥 Some good news. Major win in Utah.
A late night court ruling just threw out GOP gerrymanders and guaranteed Democrats a new House seat.
A late night court ruling just threw out GOP gerrymanders and guaranteed Democrats a new House seat.
November 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
💥 Some good news. Major win in Utah.
A late night court ruling just threw out GOP gerrymanders and guaranteed Democrats a new House seat.
A late night court ruling just threw out GOP gerrymanders and guaranteed Democrats a new House seat.
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Irish Star: Trump on magnets: "There wouldn't be a car made in the entire world, radio, tv, internet, there wouldn't be anything because magnets are, ... well nobody knows what magnets are and to build a magnet system would take two years," he rambled.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Irish Star: Trump on magnets: "There wouldn't be a car made in the entire world, radio, tv, internet, there wouldn't be anything because magnets are, ... well nobody knows what magnets are and to build a magnet system would take two years," he rambled.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
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I don’t care whether a politician identifies as “moderate,” “conservative,” “progressive,” or anything. What I care about is whether they faithfully represent citizens rather than donors. And if they don’t up to make health care affordable for all, they aren’t doing that.
November 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I don’t care whether a politician identifies as “moderate,” “conservative,” “progressive,” or anything. What I care about is whether they faithfully represent citizens rather than donors. And if they don’t up to make health care affordable for all, they aren’t doing that.
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This is the same Republican Party that had 174 House members and 14 Senators vote against enhanced health care and benefits for veterans with toxic exposures. Forget what Republicans say — they always talk a good game — look at what they do, then vote accordingly! 2/2
clerk.house.gov/Votes/202257
clerk.house.gov/Votes/202257
Roll Call 57 Roll Call 57, Bill Number: H. R. 3967, 117th Congress, 2nd Session
VOTE QUESTION: On Passage, DESCRIPTION: Honoring our PACT Act, VOTE TYPE: Yea-And-Nay, STATUS: Passed
clerk.house.gov
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This is the same Republican Party that had 174 House members and 14 Senators vote against enhanced health care and benefits for veterans with toxic exposures. Forget what Republicans say — they always talk a good game — look at what they do, then vote accordingly! 2/2
clerk.house.gov/Votes/202257
clerk.house.gov/Votes/202257
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Today Republicans will publicly flood social media with sanctimonious tributes to our veterans while quietly dishonoring them through their inaction on ACA subsidies, which, if not renewed, will result in more than a quarter million veterans losing their healthcare. No surprise though… 1/2
As many as 267,000 U.S. veterans will lose their healthcare because Congress has failed to extend the health care tax credit, which expires soon.
americanscovered.org/267000-u-s-v...
americanscovered.org/267000-u-s-v...
267,000 U.S. Veterans to Lose Their Coverage without Health Care Tax Credit
As many as 267,000 U.S. military veterans are set to lose their health coverage next year because Congress has so
americanscovered.org
November 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Today Republicans will publicly flood social media with sanctimonious tributes to our veterans while quietly dishonoring them through their inaction on ACA subsidies, which, if not renewed, will result in more than a quarter million veterans losing their healthcare. No surprise though… 1/2
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ADDENDUM:
If you made it this far into the thread, I'm sure you have questions. I have one, and it's for the white supremacists reading this:
Do you believe in Rushton's conclusion- that there is a correlation between penis size and intelligence?
I await your response. 🔥☕️
If you made it this far into the thread, I'm sure you have questions. I have one, and it's for the white supremacists reading this:
Do you believe in Rushton's conclusion- that there is a correlation between penis size and intelligence?
I await your response. 🔥☕️
November 11, 2025 at 1:08 PM
ADDENDUM:
If you made it this far into the thread, I'm sure you have questions. I have one, and it's for the white supremacists reading this:
Do you believe in Rushton's conclusion- that there is a correlation between penis size and intelligence?
I await your response. 🔥☕️
If you made it this far into the thread, I'm sure you have questions. I have one, and it's for the white supremacists reading this:
Do you believe in Rushton's conclusion- that there is a correlation between penis size and intelligence?
I await your response. 🔥☕️
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on shaky foundations and racial stereotypes. Rushton’s story is a warning: science is powerful, but when distorted, it becomes a weapon of racism. Scientific racism isn’t just history — it’s a reminder to stay vigilant today.
#KeepItWoke
#DedicatedToTam✡️🕊
#KeepItWoke
#DedicatedToTam✡️🕊
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
on shaky foundations and racial stereotypes. Rushton’s story is a warning: science is powerful, but when distorted, it becomes a weapon of racism. Scientific racism isn’t just history — it’s a reminder to stay vigilant today.
#KeepItWoke
#DedicatedToTam✡️🕊
#KeepItWoke
#DedicatedToTam✡️🕊
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mostly in white nationalist & “race realist” circles. He’s a textbook case of scientific racism — showing how authority can be misused to legitimize prejudice. Psychology Today and other outlets have explicitly labeled such research as pseudo-science, noting that it rests (cont)
November 11, 2025 at 1:05 PM
mostly in white nationalist & “race realist” circles. He’s a textbook case of scientific racism — showing how authority can be misused to legitimize prejudice. Psychology Today and other outlets have explicitly labeled such research as pseudo-science, noting that it rests (cont)
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and faculty. His work was confined to the academic setting, which made Black students at Western the primary group exposed to his recruitment. Rushton’s methods triggered a criminal investigation in Canada in 1989, though no charges were laid. Rushton’s ideas are now cited (cont)
November 11, 2025 at 1:04 PM
and faculty. His work was confined to the academic setting, which made Black students at Western the primary group exposed to his recruitment. Rushton’s methods triggered a criminal investigation in Canada in 1989, though no charges were laid. Rushton’s ideas are now cited (cont)
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and his work has been widely condemned as racist, unethical, and scientifically invalid. Reports indicate that Rushton asked students invasive questions about sexual behavior, anatomy, and intelligence, often targeting racial differences. This sparked outrage among students(cont)
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
and his work has been widely condemned as racist, unethical, and scientifically invalid. Reports indicate that Rushton asked students invasive questions about sexual behavior, anatomy, and intelligence, often targeting racial differences. This sparked outrage among students(cont)
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Rushton did not recruit Black volunteers in any transparent or ethical way. His controversial studies at the University of Western Ontario in the late 1980s and 1990s relied on student participants from the university community, often without fully informed consent, (cont)
November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Rushton did not recruit Black volunteers in any transparent or ethical way. His controversial studies at the University of Western Ontario in the late 1980s and 1990s relied on student participants from the university community, often without fully informed consent, (cont)
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Mainstream science rejected his work, and for good reason. Rushton often:
- Cherry-picked data & stereotypes
- Misused evolutionary biology
- Reinforced racist narratives
His own university publicly distanced itself from his research. (cont)
westerngazette.ca/news/former-...
- Cherry-picked data & stereotypes
- Misused evolutionary biology
- Reinforced racist narratives
His own university publicly distanced itself from his research. (cont)
westerngazette.ca/news/former-...
Former prof Philippe Rushton's research denounced as "racist" by department
Rushton conducted research at Western from 1977 until his death in 2012, and was best known for his controversial work attempting to link race and intelligence.
westerngazette.ca
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mainstream science rejected his work, and for good reason. Rushton often:
- Cherry-picked data & stereotypes
- Misused evolutionary biology
- Reinforced racist narratives
His own university publicly distanced itself from his research. (cont)
westerngazette.ca/news/former-...
- Cherry-picked data & stereotypes
- Misused evolutionary biology
- Reinforced racist narratives
His own university publicly distanced itself from his research. (cont)
westerngazette.ca/news/former-...
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Rushton misapplied r/K selection theory — an ecological model about species reproduction strategies — to human races.
Rushton's model is seen below and has been debunked by the scientific community. As you see, he ranked Black people as inferior to Whites and Asians.👇🏾 (cont)
Rushton's model is seen below and has been debunked by the scientific community. As you see, he ranked Black people as inferior to Whites and Asians.👇🏾 (cont)
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Rushton misapplied r/K selection theory — an ecological model about species reproduction strategies — to human races.
Rushton's model is seen below and has been debunked by the scientific community. As you see, he ranked Black people as inferior to Whites and Asians.👇🏾 (cont)
Rushton's model is seen below and has been debunked by the scientific community. As you see, he ranked Black people as inferior to Whites and Asians.👇🏾 (cont)
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"Race, Evolution, and Behavior", Rushton argued that racial groups differ in intelligence, crime, sexuality, and even genital size. He claimed these differences were evolutionary. He actually told this to the only Black student his class.(cont)
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
She was the only Black student in one of J. Philippe Ruston's classes. She never got an apology. | CBC News
In her second year at Western University in the late 1980s, Notisha Massaquoi signed up for J. Philippe Ruston's psychology course. He groomed the class, she says, for a final big reveal that spewed r...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
"Race, Evolution, and Behavior", Rushton argued that racial groups differ in intelligence, crime, sexuality, and even genital size. He claimed these differences were evolutionary. He actually told this to the only Black student his class.(cont)
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...