Brenna Urban
@factuallyspeaking.bsky.social
fascist fighter, bisexual, & equal rights activist who hoards books, crochets, and watches cartoons #DemCast
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Once Upon a Banned Book
When books are banned, freedom is stifled. Let's celebrate knowledge and reading while defending resistance!
www.digitaldrumbeat.com
It's #BannedBookWeek! My favorite Banned Book is To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee! What's yours?
Read this piece to find out more about how you can support your local librarians and favorite authors!
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/once-upon-...
Read this piece to find out more about how you can support your local librarians and favorite authors!
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/once-upon-...
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Today’s the day that we’ll be participating in #NoKings. If you will be too, please reply w/ your pictures, videos, & stories (good or bad) of the rallies you’re attending.
We want to amplify your voices, your courage, and your content.
All in for NO KINGS! 👑✊
We want to amplify your voices, your courage, and your content.
All in for NO KINGS! 👑✊
October 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today’s the day that we’ll be participating in #NoKings. If you will be too, please reply w/ your pictures, videos, & stories (good or bad) of the rallies you’re attending.
We want to amplify your voices, your courage, and your content.
All in for NO KINGS! 👑✊
We want to amplify your voices, your courage, and your content.
All in for NO KINGS! 👑✊
Reposted by Brenna Urban
Please join us this Saturday as we support our federal workers and join millions of other patriots peacefully protesting in the streets. Protesters are being asked to wear yellow, a bright color that has historically been used against oppression.
No Kings is THIS SATURDAY!!! Find out how to sign up and share about the event here:
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/from-a-vir...
If you are unable to attend in person, that's okay! There's also information about a digital event happening TOMORROW on how to fight injustice 💪
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/from-a-vir...
If you are unable to attend in person, that's okay! There's also information about a digital event happening TOMORROW on how to fight injustice 💪
From a Viral Protest to a Nationwide Movement: No Kings Returns THIS SATURDAY
Millions took to the streets in June to declare that America has no kings. Join us again on October 18th to shout even louder!
www.digitaldrumbeat.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Please join us this Saturday as we support our federal workers and join millions of other patriots peacefully protesting in the streets. Protesters are being asked to wear yellow, a bright color that has historically been used against oppression.
Reposted by Brenna Urban
Every time the Trump regime escalates attacks on our communities, the #NoKings movement grows stronger.
We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! Because we love this country LFG app.sosha.ai/s/RkHdFhUg
We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! Because we love this country LFG app.sosha.ai/s/RkHdFhUg
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Every time the Trump regime escalates attacks on our communities, the #NoKings movement grows stronger.
We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! Because we love this country LFG app.sosha.ai/s/RkHdFhUg
We, the millions of Americans who make up of this peaceful movement, are coming together on Oct. 18th to say: NO KINGS! Because we love this country LFG app.sosha.ai/s/RkHdFhUg
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John Cole’s Tennessee: President Donald Trump wants Vanderbilt University to sign a compact requiring the school to adhere to a number of ideological goals.
John Cole’s Tennessee: Trump's Vanderbilt proposal • Tennessee Lookout
tennesseelookout.com
October 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
John Cole’s Tennessee: President Donald Trump wants Vanderbilt University to sign a compact requiring the school to adhere to a number of ideological goals.
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SHOW UP and SHOW THEM that there are NO KINGS in America. Wear yellow and make this the largest protest in our history.
October 16, 2025 at 6:39 PM
SHOW UP and SHOW THEM that there are NO KINGS in America. Wear yellow and make this the largest protest in our history.
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No Thrones. No Crowns. #NoKings.
This Saturday October 18, we rise. Not to protect a broken system, but to protect each other.
We do not bow to power.
We build people power.
social.demcast.com/s/hdaxNfwp
This Saturday October 18, we rise. Not to protect a broken system, but to protect each other.
We do not bow to power.
We build people power.
social.demcast.com/s/hdaxNfwp
October 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
No Thrones. No Crowns. #NoKings.
This Saturday October 18, we rise. Not to protect a broken system, but to protect each other.
We do not bow to power.
We build people power.
social.demcast.com/s/hdaxNfwp
This Saturday October 18, we rise. Not to protect a broken system, but to protect each other.
We do not bow to power.
We build people power.
social.demcast.com/s/hdaxNfwp
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My name is Aftyn Behn, and I am running for Congress to feed kids, fix roads, and fund hospitals. I pledge to be a Congresswoman for the working families of America, and not for the corporations.
Now let's flip the table, flip this seat, and take back the house.
#FlipTN07
Now let's flip the table, flip this seat, and take back the house.
#FlipTN07
October 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
My name is Aftyn Behn, and I am running for Congress to feed kids, fix roads, and fund hospitals. I pledge to be a Congresswoman for the working families of America, and not for the corporations.
Now let's flip the table, flip this seat, and take back the house.
#FlipTN07
Now let's flip the table, flip this seat, and take back the house.
#FlipTN07
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I'm attending Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect's event, “The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego www.mobilize.us/volunteerblu...
The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego · Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect
The pace of the damage being inflicted on our country is increasing with every passing week. Whether it’s immigration, the environment, our inalienable rights, or economic justice, we have no time to ...
www.mobilize.us
October 16, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I'm attending Volunteer Blue/Together We Elect's event, “The Time is Now! Meeting The Moment - Featuring Heather Cox Richardson and Sen. Gallego www.mobilize.us/volunteerblu...
No Kings is THIS SATURDAY!!! Find out how to sign up and share about the event here:
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/from-a-vir...
If you are unable to attend in person, that's okay! There's also information about a digital event happening TOMORROW on how to fight injustice 💪
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/from-a-vir...
If you are unable to attend in person, that's okay! There's also information about a digital event happening TOMORROW on how to fight injustice 💪
From a Viral Protest to a Nationwide Movement: No Kings Returns THIS SATURDAY
Millions took to the streets in June to declare that America has no kings. Join us again on October 18th to shout even louder!
www.digitaldrumbeat.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM
No Kings is THIS SATURDAY!!! Find out how to sign up and share about the event here:
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/from-a-vir...
If you are unable to attend in person, that's okay! There's also information about a digital event happening TOMORROW on how to fight injustice 💪
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/from-a-vir...
If you are unable to attend in person, that's okay! There's also information about a digital event happening TOMORROW on how to fight injustice 💪
Reposted by Brenna Urban
Are you ready for the #NoKings events on Saturday, October 18? LFG!
There are 3 ACTION OPPORTUNITIES in this edition of The Digital Drumbeat. https://open.substack.com/pub/demcastusa/p/from-a-viral-protest-to-a-nationwide?r=art2k&utm_medium=ios
There are 3 ACTION OPPORTUNITIES in this edition of The Digital Drumbeat. https://open.substack.com/pub/demcastusa/p/from-a-viral-protest-to-a-nationwide?r=art2k&utm_medium=ios
From a Viral Protest to a Nationwide Movement: No Kings Returns THIS SATURDAY
Millions took to the streets in June to declare that America has no kings. Join us again on October 18th to shout even louder!
open.substack.com
October 16, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Are you ready for the #NoKings events on Saturday, October 18? LFG!
There are 3 ACTION OPPORTUNITIES in this edition of The Digital Drumbeat. https://open.substack.com/pub/demcastusa/p/from-a-viral-protest-to-a-nationwide?r=art2k&utm_medium=ios
There are 3 ACTION OPPORTUNITIES in this edition of The Digital Drumbeat. https://open.substack.com/pub/demcastusa/p/from-a-viral-protest-to-a-nationwide?r=art2k&utm_medium=ios
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I see that this small-minded puritanical pixie is laser-focused on getting the government reopened and the troops paid.
October 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I see that this small-minded puritanical pixie is laser-focused on getting the government reopened and the troops paid.
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"Cosplay Karen" Noem can whine about this shutdown being the Democrats' fault, but we know the truth. Republicans control Congress & they let this happen to avoid voting on releasing the Epstein files.
October 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
"Cosplay Karen" Noem can whine about this shutdown being the Democrats' fault, but we know the truth. Republicans control Congress & they let this happen to avoid voting on releasing the Epstein files.
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Last week Noem tried to turn airports into propaganda theaters, w/ security checkpoints playing video blaming Democrats for the govt shutdown. 19 major airports, including JFK, Seattle-Tacoma, Phoenix, Denver, Boston-said no. The Hatch Act (the LAW) prohibits such abuse
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
They Ordered Propaganda. Airports Said No.
American airports are holding the line for Democracy against the Trump propaganda machine. 🔥 Let's help by sharing these awesome videos! 🔥
open.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Last week Noem tried to turn airports into propaganda theaters, w/ security checkpoints playing video blaming Democrats for the govt shutdown. 19 major airports, including JFK, Seattle-Tacoma, Phoenix, Denver, Boston-said no. The Hatch Act (the LAW) prohibits such abuse
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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👏👏👏 Bravo, Norfolk International Airport for standing up for democracy and not showing Trump's propaganda! All American airports must follow suit!
October 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
👏👏👏 Bravo, Norfolk International Airport for standing up for democracy and not showing Trump's propaganda! All American airports must follow suit!
DOG HATER & COSPLAY KAREN, KRISTI "PLASTIC" NOEM CAN WHINE ABOUT THIS SHUTDOWN BEING THE DEMOCRATS FAULT BUT WE KNOW THE TRUTH
REPUBLICANS CONTROL CONGRESS & THEY LET THIS HAPPEN TO AVOID VOTING ON RELEASING THE EPSTEIN FILES
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
REPUBLICANS CONTROL CONGRESS & THEY LET THIS HAPPEN TO AVOID VOTING ON RELEASING THE EPSTEIN FILES
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
October 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
DOG HATER & COSPLAY KAREN, KRISTI "PLASTIC" NOEM CAN WHINE ABOUT THIS SHUTDOWN BEING THE DEMOCRATS FAULT BUT WE KNOW THE TRUTH
REPUBLICANS CONTROL CONGRESS & THEY LET THIS HAPPEN TO AVOID VOTING ON RELEASING THE EPSTEIN FILES
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
REPUBLICANS CONTROL CONGRESS & THEY LET THIS HAPPEN TO AVOID VOTING ON RELEASING THE EPSTEIN FILES
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
Reposted by Brenna Urban
Watch this quick explainer on the Hatch Act and you’ll see just how far the regime has gone—propaganda in airports, partisan emails, and political orders from the top. It’s not “messaging,” it’s a full-blown assault on the law that keeps our government nonpartisan.
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Watch this quick explainer on the Hatch Act and you’ll see just how far the regime has gone—propaganda in airports, partisan emails, and political orders from the top. It’s not “messaging,” it’s a full-blown assault on the law that keeps our government nonpartisan.
The Trump propaganda machine is alive and well. Good thing airports are holding the Democracy Line.
Great article and toolkit! LFG
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/they-order...
Great article and toolkit! LFG
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/they-order...
They Ordered Propaganda. Airports Said No.
American airports are holding the line for Democracy against the Trump propaganda machine. 🔥 Let's help by sharing these awesome videos! 🔥
www.digitaldrumbeat.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Trump propaganda machine is alive and well. Good thing airports are holding the Democracy Line.
Great article and toolkit! LFG
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/they-order...
Great article and toolkit! LFG
www.digitaldrumbeat.com/p/they-order...
Reposted by Brenna Urban
Octavia Butler and John Steinbeck made the banned list. Read Kindred, Parable of the Sower, The Grapes of Wrath, and more. They tried to silence truth, empathy, and imagination. Let’s prove they can’t. What’s your favorite banned book? #BannedBooksWeek
October 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Octavia Butler and John Steinbeck made the banned list. Read Kindred, Parable of the Sower, The Grapes of Wrath, and more. They tried to silence truth, empathy, and imagination. Let’s prove they can’t. What’s your favorite banned book? #BannedBooksWeek
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Anyone who’s read Orwell knows Censorship Is So 1984. This #BannedBooksWeek, don’t just read—act. For every banned book you’ve read on the Bingo Card, donate $5 to PEN America to keep the fight for free expression alive. 📚💪 social.demcast.com/s/ailDBApy
Support PEN America!
social.demcast.com
October 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Anyone who’s read Orwell knows Censorship Is So 1984. This #BannedBooksWeek, don’t just read—act. For every banned book you’ve read on the Bingo Card, donate $5 to PEN America to keep the fight for free expression alive. 📚💪 social.demcast.com/s/ailDBApy
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They banned A Clockwork Orange, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Wicked, Crank and many more because free minds scare them.
So read louder.
Share harder.
Pass the stories they’re desperate to erase.
Rebellion starts on the page.
#BannedBooksWeek
So read louder.
Share harder.
Pass the stories they’re desperate to erase.
Rebellion starts on the page.
#BannedBooksWeek
October 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
They banned A Clockwork Orange, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Wicked, Crank and many more because free minds scare them.
So read louder.
Share harder.
Pass the stories they’re desperate to erase.
Rebellion starts on the page.
#BannedBooksWeek
So read louder.
Share harder.
Pass the stories they’re desperate to erase.
Rebellion starts on the page.
#BannedBooksWeek
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“Those who ban books fear ideas that set people free.
But censorship doesn’t just silence authors—it steals our freedom to learn, to question, to know ourselves and each other.
This #BannedBooksWeek, stand up for the freedom to read. Every story matters. Every voice counts.”
But censorship doesn’t just silence authors—it steals our freedom to learn, to question, to know ourselves and each other.
This #BannedBooksWeek, stand up for the freedom to read. Every story matters. Every voice counts.”
October 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
“Those who ban books fear ideas that set people free.
But censorship doesn’t just silence authors—it steals our freedom to learn, to question, to know ourselves and each other.
This #BannedBooksWeek, stand up for the freedom to read. Every story matters. Every voice counts.”
But censorship doesn’t just silence authors—it steals our freedom to learn, to question, to know ourselves and each other.
This #BannedBooksWeek, stand up for the freedom to read. Every story matters. Every voice counts.”
Reposted by Brenna Urban
What does it mean when a book is “banned”? From challenges to outright restrictions, censorship takes many forms—and it’s spreading fast. The ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom fights back every day.
#BannedBooksWeek
social.demcast.com/s/RSDLeZGb
#BannedBooksWeek
social.demcast.com/s/RSDLeZGb
October 9, 2025 at 6:25 PM
What does it mean when a book is “banned”? From challenges to outright restrictions, censorship takes many forms—and it’s spreading fast. The ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom fights back every day.
#BannedBooksWeek
social.demcast.com/s/RSDLeZGb
#BannedBooksWeek
social.demcast.com/s/RSDLeZGb
Reposted by Brenna Urban
It’s #BannedBooksWeek and yes, even Octavia Butler and John Steinbeck made the banned list.
They tried to silence truth, empathy, and imagination.
Let’s prove they can’t.
What’s your favorite banned book?
Are you reading a banned book right now? Which one?
They tried to silence truth, empathy, and imagination.
Let’s prove they can’t.
What’s your favorite banned book?
Are you reading a banned book right now? Which one?
October 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It’s #BannedBooksWeek and yes, even Octavia Butler and John Steinbeck made the banned list.
They tried to silence truth, empathy, and imagination.
Let’s prove they can’t.
What’s your favorite banned book?
Are you reading a banned book right now? Which one?
They tried to silence truth, empathy, and imagination.
Let’s prove they can’t.
What’s your favorite banned book?
Are you reading a banned book right now? Which one?