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Ever hopeful, even in times of adversity.
Ally for the planet, environment, humanity, science, the arts, democracy, equality, freedom, free speech, peace.
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Great group! TYSM - much appreciated!
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Spent today in Calif sunshine w/1000's of peaceful patriots.🇺🇸
I'm pleasantly weary from all the good energy, my ears are ringing from all the joyful noise, and most of all, my heart is full of hope, thanks to We The People across America and around the world.
Hope remains for us- for all of us.
🌎🌏🌍
Multiple people and a frog (costume) with "No Kings," "SCOTUS do your job," "Vote Yes On 50" and other signs at the No Kings Rally on October 18th, 2025.
October 19, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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The next No Kings rally is this coming Saturday, October 18th.
We The People must continue to stand up! There are thousands of peaceful gatherings scheduled, so check out nokings.org to find an event near you.

See you all again in the streets - as many times as it takes. (I will never give up!)
☮️
Black background with a crown in white and yellow, crossed out with a red X. Below, it says 10.18.2025, the date of the next No Kings rally. Below the date, it says "WE SAY NO KINGS" in all caps white lettering, underlined in red.
October 11, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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I love that, too! That would be a wonderful world. Thanks for the shout out, @jandee924-again.bsky.social ! 💕
Graphic of Earth on a light colored background with the words "And I think to myself, what a wonderful world."
October 4, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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Picture from the game "Oregon Trail" that says "You have died of Florida" (instead of "you have died of dysentery").
September 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Picture from the game "Oregon Trail" that says "You have died of Florida" (instead of "you have died of dysentery").
September 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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I like this one, too...
"Redesigned" Cracker Barrel logo. At top it says "Really loving this redesign." Below is the "new" (parody) design, with California Governor Gavin Newsom sitting next to a barrel. Next to that, it says "Release the Files."
August 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Thanks, jandee! 💕 Much appreciated!
(Meeting blue people here on Bluesky helps with the ol' political anxiety! 😉💙)
Cartoon drawing of a doctor saying to a stressed-out looking patient, "Your anxiety levels are through the roof! Any idea what might be causing this?" The screen that the patient is hooked up to has a read-out that is Trump's signature.
August 16, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Picture of Kim Davis that reads: Kentucky Clerk, Kim Davis Married husband #1 Fathered twins with husband #3 Divorced husband #1 Married husband #2 Husband #2 adopts her kids Divorced husband #2 Married husband #3 Divorced husband #3 Remarried husband #2 Staunch defender of Biblical "Traditional" Marriage I believe her Bible frowns on adultery & divorce.
August 13, 2025 at 3:35 AM
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I'd say if there's even a 1% chance...
Photo of the back of the current "president" with his tiny fists up. He's facing the US flag. Text below it says, "Are we really so depraved as a nation that we can't even agree that the President of the United States shouldn't be a pedophile? And that if there's even a 5% chance he is, it must be thoroughly investigated? Why is that controversial? I'd say the same about a POTUS of any party."
July 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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A photo of a shore line with illumination in the sky and clouds on the horizon. Darker clouds are above the horizon. The light on the horizon is reflected on the water. The text on the picture says, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead"
July 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Stephen Colbert eating popcorn
July 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Thanks for posting, Monica! Looking forward to new connections.

And hey everyone- tomorrow is Good Trouble day! Get out and protest, if you're able. Find a protest near you at
goodtroubleliveson.org
See you all in the streets!
Photo of the late, great John Lewis. Congressman Lewis is on the right, wearing a suit and he's holding some papers. To the left is a quote that says, "Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful. Be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way. - Rep. John Lewis #GoodTrouble"
July 16, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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On July 17, marches are scheduled in the US (and beyond!) for civil rights, voting rights, people being disappeared, essential services, free speech, democracy, and more.

Speak out.
Find an event near you:
goodtroubleliveson.org

See you all in the streets. ☮️

#GoodTrouble
#JohnLewis
#hope
#resist
Photo of the late, great John Lewis. Congressman Lewis is on the right, wearing a suit and he's holding some papers. To the left is a quote that says, "Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful. Be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way. - Rep. John Lewis #GoodTrouble "
July 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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It's #IndependenceDay in America, with little to celebrate. There is, however, much to be done. With that in mind, I'm "celebrating" the #FouthofJuly by protesting. I refuse to give up the fight for our democracy. #WeThePeople must press on.

See you all in the streets.

#nokings
#pushback
#resist
American flag suspended upside down from the top of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
July 4, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Happy #CanadaDay to our lovely neighbors to the north!
🇨🇦

Signed,
An American who admires and appreciates Canada - and respects your sovereignty!
Red background with three white maple leaves on the left. To the right, the words "Happy Canada Day." There are three white stars on either side of the word "day" and a red maple leaf in the middle of the "D" in the word "Canada."
July 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Let us play him the world's smallest violin...
Image of the world's smallest violin, created by scientists, measuring 35 microns long and 13 microns wide.
June 15, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Senator Alex Padilla is my senator here in California, but he is a senator for ALL of us across this nation.

I stand with Alex Padilla.

Thank you for being you, Senator 💙
@padilla.senate.gov
Photo of United States Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA). He is smiling, wearing a suit and tie, and is seated in front of the US and California flags.
June 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 14th
NO KINGS 🚫👑
To find an event near you:
www.nokings.org
Resist
Protest
Pushback
Do not obey in advance!
Our democracy is worth saving!
💙☮️
Infographic for NO KINGS day, this coming Saturday, June 14th. On a blue background, there is a white crown at the top, crossed out in red. Beneath, in white lettering, it says, "In America, we don't do kings. They've defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services. The corruption has gone too far. No thrones. No crowns. No kings."
June 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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Stephen Colbert making a funny face, with his upper lip pulled up over his teeth
June 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Now up: June 3-9
TARGET BOYCOTT

Many of us don't shop Target anymore, but if you have no other option, please try to avoid Target during the boycott.

Boycotts have had an impact on companies who support the current administration.
Pushback & resistance matter.
#resist
ThePeoplesUnionUSA.com
Infographic showing various past and future boycotts of companies who support or have bent to the current administration, including letting go of their DEI policies. The current boycott is Target, effective June 3rd to 9th. This is in addition to the 40 day boycott of Target that occurred during Lent and had a big impact on Target. Let's keep it up!
June 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Happy Pride to everyone!
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There are as many ways to love as there are people. Whomever and however we love, may all our lives be filled with love, community, strength, truth - and freedom.
💙
#loveislove #PrideMonth
White background with words in black that say "Pride is: community, Truth, Love, Strength" all encircling a heart illustration in rainbow colors. It is a graphic that looks like it was done in watercolor paints, with a few multicolored paint spatters around the words.
June 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Every curse word I can think of to apply here is insufficient. But apparently, Ernst has a limitless supply of sarcasm, insincerity, callousness, and an unending sense of moral superiority.

What a vile and reprehensible creature. Her lord and savior must be so proud. 🙄
Black text on a white background that says, "Some days my supply of curse words is insufficient to meet my demands"
May 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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🇺🇸 Memorial Day.
❤️ I remember.
🤍 I honor.
💙 I remain hopeful for America.
Upper part of graphic has mirror image of American flag with a star in the center. Below, on dark background it says "Memorial Day" with "remember and honor" over several silhouettes of service members. Poppies are on each side of the graphic at the bottom.
May 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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May 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM