Kai Newkirk
@kainewkirk.bsky.social
Nonviolent struggle to build a Beloved Community. Founder of For All. Meditator. Husband ❤️ Erika Andiola.
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Kai Newkirk
@kainewkirk.bsky.social
· Feb 18
Over two thousand Arizonans came out to our state capitol for today’s nationwide No Kings Day protests with the #50501movement.
The American people will not be ruled by a king. We will not allow Trump, Musk & the billionaire oligarchy to perpetrate an administrative coup.
The American people will not be ruled by a king. We will not allow Trump, Musk & the billionaire oligarchy to perpetrate an administrative coup.
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The time is long overdue for Congress to stop funding Israel’s illegal and horrific war against the Palestinian people.
The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.
Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.
Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
July 29, 2025 at 11:48 PM
The time is long overdue for Congress to stop funding Israel’s illegal and horrific war against the Palestinian people.
The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.
Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
The U.S. must not support a government which is starving children.
Tomorrow, I will force votes in the Senate to block the sale of weapons to Netanyahu.
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Register at stopbigmoneyaz.com to join the national call.
As Bernie Sanders said, “If our opposition to Citizens United is going to be taken seriously, we must begin by cleaning our own house.” Join us on Monday and let’s organize to make it happen.
As Bernie Sanders said, “If our opposition to Citizens United is going to be taken seriously, we must begin by cleaning our own house.” Join us on Monday and let’s organize to make it happen.
Stop Big Money AZ
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July 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Register at stopbigmoneyaz.com to join the national call.
As Bernie Sanders said, “If our opposition to Citizens United is going to be taken seriously, we must begin by cleaning our own house.” Join us on Monday and let’s organize to make it happen.
As Bernie Sanders said, “If our opposition to Citizens United is going to be taken seriously, we must begin by cleaning our own house.” Join us on Monday and let’s organize to make it happen.
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Hear from Leaders of @stopbigmoneyaz campaign, partner organizations like Progressive Democrats of America, and national allies like Lawrence Lessig to provide guidance and inspiration for the fight that puts the poor and working class first, not big money donors.
July 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hear from Leaders of @stopbigmoneyaz campaign, partner organizations like Progressive Democrats of America, and national allies like Lawrence Lessig to provide guidance and inspiration for the fight that puts the poor and working class first, not big money donors.
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Already, North Carolina Dems have passed a resolution modeled on ours. Now it’s your turn. We're taking this nationwide.
Join us next Monday, August 4th at 8p ET / 5p PT for a national call to learn more about what we did here in Arizona. Register at stopbigmoneyaz.com
Join us next Monday, August 4th at 8p ET / 5p PT for a national call to learn more about what we did here in Arizona. Register at stopbigmoneyaz.com
Stop Big Money AZ
stopbigmoneyaz.com
July 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Already, North Carolina Dems have passed a resolution modeled on ours. Now it’s your turn. We're taking this nationwide.
Join us next Monday, August 4th at 8p ET / 5p PT for a national call to learn more about what we did here in Arizona. Register at stopbigmoneyaz.com
Join us next Monday, August 4th at 8p ET / 5p PT for a national call to learn more about what we did here in Arizona. Register at stopbigmoneyaz.com
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Last month Arizona Democrats made history by becoming the first state party to commit to ban billionaires and corporations from buying our primary elections. Democrats across our country have been inspired by our example.
July 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Last month Arizona Democrats made history by becoming the first state party to commit to ban billionaires and corporations from buying our primary elections. Democrats across our country have been inspired by our example.
I know there are many Republicans in the House who don’t want to bow to a king, blow up the national debt by trillions, or vote to let poor people die for loss of Medicaid so billionaires can get a tax cut. If at least 4 of them hold strong, Trump’s Big Ugly Bill will fail.
July 3, 2025 at 6:37 AM
I know there are many Republicans in the House who don’t want to bow to a king, blow up the national debt by trillions, or vote to let poor people die for loss of Medicaid so billionaires can get a tax cut. If at least 4 of them hold strong, Trump’s Big Ugly Bill will fail.
Trump’s bombing of Iran is an illegal, unconstitutional, reckless act of war that puts war criminal Netanyahu’s agenda before the safety and lives of American troops and citizens. AOC is right. For this grave offense and many others, Trump should be impeached.
June 22, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Trump’s bombing of Iran is an illegal, unconstitutional, reckless act of war that puts war criminal Netanyahu’s agenda before the safety and lives of American troops and citizens. AOC is right. For this grave offense and many others, Trump should be impeached.
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Mahmoud Khalil is finally home with his beautiful wife and newborn son.
Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice.
From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.
Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice.
From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.
Mahmoud Khalil emerges from airport security with his wife Noor and newborn, legal team and Rep. AOC.
June 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Mahmoud Khalil is finally home with his beautiful wife and newborn son.
Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice.
From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.
Each one of the 104 days he spent detained was a grave injustice.
From the moment of his detention, @ccrjustice.org + @aclu.org engaged my office as we worked closely to help secure his release. They did remarkable work here.
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Netanyahu was wrong in 2002.
He Is wrong now.
He Is wrong now.
June 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Netanyahu was wrong in 2002.
He Is wrong now.
He Is wrong now.
Every Democrat must stand up and speak out now to stop Trump from dragging us into Netanyahu’s illegal war with Iran. Have we learned nothing from the generational catastrophe of the Iraq war? If you can’t muster the courage and common sense, maybe you don’t belong in Congress.
June 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Every Democrat must stand up and speak out now to stop Trump from dragging us into Netanyahu’s illegal war with Iran. Have we learned nothing from the generational catastrophe of the Iraq war? If you can’t muster the courage and common sense, maybe you don’t belong in Congress.
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No Kings Rally Phoenix Az State Capitol 4/16/2025
No Kings Rally Phoenix Az State Capitol 4/16/2025
June 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
@50501movement.bsky.social @50501supporters.bsky.social @50501activists.bsky.social @namasteaz.bsky.social @kainewkirk.bsky.social
No Kings Rally Phoenix Az State Capitol 4/16/2025
No Kings Rally Phoenix Az State Capitol 4/16/2025
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Masked federal agents just illegally arrested New York City’s elected Comptroller. Outrageous.
The Trump Administration went after Brad Lander for asking this simple question: “Do you have a warrant?” By asking this question, Brad was standing up for the basic rights of all Americans.
The Trump Administration went after Brad Lander for asking this simple question: “Do you have a warrant?” By asking this question, Brad was standing up for the basic rights of all Americans.
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Masked federal agents just illegally arrested New York City’s elected Comptroller. Outrageous.
The Trump Administration went after Brad Lander for asking this simple question: “Do you have a warrant?” By asking this question, Brad was standing up for the basic rights of all Americans.
The Trump Administration went after Brad Lander for asking this simple question: “Do you have a warrant?” By asking this question, Brad was standing up for the basic rights of all Americans.
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Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hi, this is Meg Barnette, Brad's wife.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
While escorting a defendant out of immigration court at 26 Federal Plaza, Brad was taken by masked agents and detained by ICE.
This is still developing, and our team is monitoring the situation closely.
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We’re announcing new legislation — the No Secret Police Act (SB 627) — to ban local/state/federal law enforcement, w/ some exceptions, from covering their faces when interacting w/ the public & require them to wear identifying info.
The secret police behavior we’re seeing destroys trust & must end🧵
The secret police behavior we’re seeing destroys trust & must end🧵
June 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We’re announcing new legislation — the No Secret Police Act (SB 627) — to ban local/state/federal law enforcement, w/ some exceptions, from covering their faces when interacting w/ the public & require them to wear identifying info.
The secret police behavior we’re seeing destroys trust & must end🧵
The secret police behavior we’re seeing destroys trust & must end🧵
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The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
June 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The day started with tragedy with political violence in MN and instead of being scared, neighbors SHOWED UP to stand together at No Kings Twin Cities. We packed the Capitol Mall all the way to the Cathedral. Estimate 80,000+ right now. So proud of our state. #nokings #indivisible
Over 25,000 people came out at our Arizona capitol today.
Millions joined No Kings protests nationwide.
We will not be the generations who let our hard-earned, imperfect democracy die.
Our mass nonviolent movement will end Trump’s authoritarian oligarchy and secure liberty and justice for ALL.
Millions joined No Kings protests nationwide.
We will not be the generations who let our hard-earned, imperfect democracy die.
Our mass nonviolent movement will end Trump’s authoritarian oligarchy and secure liberty and justice for ALL.
June 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Over 25,000 people came out at our Arizona capitol today.
Millions joined No Kings protests nationwide.
We will not be the generations who let our hard-earned, imperfect democracy die.
Our mass nonviolent movement will end Trump’s authoritarian oligarchy and secure liberty and justice for ALL.
Millions joined No Kings protests nationwide.
We will not be the generations who let our hard-earned, imperfect democracy die.
Our mass nonviolent movement will end Trump’s authoritarian oligarchy and secure liberty and justice for ALL.
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I encourage everyone to consider attending one of the many demonstrations planned for tomorrow across the country.
Show up. Demand accountability. Peacefully protest.
Find the rally closest to you: NoKings.org
Show up. Demand accountability. Peacefully protest.
Find the rally closest to you: NoKings.org
June 13, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I encourage everyone to consider attending one of the many demonstrations planned for tomorrow across the country.
Show up. Demand accountability. Peacefully protest.
Find the rally closest to you: NoKings.org
Show up. Demand accountability. Peacefully protest.
Find the rally closest to you: NoKings.org
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History made in a good way.
We did it! AZ Dems made history today. We are the first state party in our nation to commit to ban billionaires from buying our primary elections! Thank you to everyone who helped make this huge @stopbigmoneyaz win happen. Onward to build the policy, enact it in full, and change the game. ✊🏼💙🙏🏼
June 13, 2025 at 5:31 PM
History made in a good way.
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This is what Trump's government thugs are willing to do in broad daylight, to a US Senator, with cameras on.
They are sending the message that anyone who disagrees with Trump isn't safe in America.
This is authoritarianism.
They are sending the message that anyone who disagrees with Trump isn't safe in America.
This is authoritarianism.
June 12, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is what Trump's government thugs are willing to do in broad daylight, to a US Senator, with cameras on.
They are sending the message that anyone who disagrees with Trump isn't safe in America.
This is authoritarianism.
They are sending the message that anyone who disagrees with Trump isn't safe in America.
This is authoritarianism.
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Finally some good news... moving to nullify CITIZENS UNITED! 🌊 Corporations & Super PACs must NOT be allowed to spend unlimited amounts on their candidates. #WeThePeople
Thanks so much for helping us take this historic step Bernie! With your help, our @stopbigmoneyaz.bsky.social movement will build on this huge win to finish the job and stop billionaires from buying our AZ Dem primary elections. Then let’s make it happen across the country and at the DNC!
June 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Finally some good news... moving to nullify CITIZENS UNITED! 🌊 Corporations & Super PACs must NOT be allowed to spend unlimited amounts on their candidates. #WeThePeople
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‼️BREAKING‼️
Arizona Democrats just became the first state party in the nation to vote to ban billionaires + corporations from buying our primaries.
This is what people-powered politics looks like.
Let the people pick the people—not the highest bidder.
#StopBigMoneyAZ #PeoplesPrimary #Arizona
Arizona Democrats just became the first state party in the nation to vote to ban billionaires + corporations from buying our primaries.
This is what people-powered politics looks like.
Let the people pick the people—not the highest bidder.
#StopBigMoneyAZ #PeoplesPrimary #Arizona
June 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
‼️BREAKING‼️
Arizona Democrats just became the first state party in the nation to vote to ban billionaires + corporations from buying our primaries.
This is what people-powered politics looks like.
Let the people pick the people—not the highest bidder.
#StopBigMoneyAZ #PeoplesPrimary #Arizona
Arizona Democrats just became the first state party in the nation to vote to ban billionaires + corporations from buying our primaries.
This is what people-powered politics looks like.
Let the people pick the people—not the highest bidder.
#StopBigMoneyAZ #PeoplesPrimary #Arizona
Thanks so much for helping us take this historic step Bernie! With your help, our @stopbigmoneyaz.bsky.social movement will build on this huge win to finish the job and stop billionaires from buying our AZ Dem primary elections. Then let’s make it happen across the country and at the DNC!
June 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Thanks so much for helping us take this historic step Bernie! With your help, our @stopbigmoneyaz.bsky.social movement will build on this huge win to finish the job and stop billionaires from buying our AZ Dem primary elections. Then let’s make it happen across the country and at the DNC!
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More of this!
AZ is the first state in the NATION to commit to BAN billionaires and corporations from buying their primary elections!!
WE MUST ELIMINATE CITIZENS UNITED!!
@kainewkirk.bsky.social
AZ is the first state in the NATION to commit to BAN billionaires and corporations from buying their primary elections!!
WE MUST ELIMINATE CITIZENS UNITED!!
@kainewkirk.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 9:41 PM
More of this!
AZ is the first state in the NATION to commit to BAN billionaires and corporations from buying their primary elections!!
WE MUST ELIMINATE CITIZENS UNITED!!
@kainewkirk.bsky.social
AZ is the first state in the NATION to commit to BAN billionaires and corporations from buying their primary elections!!
WE MUST ELIMINATE CITIZENS UNITED!!
@kainewkirk.bsky.social