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Patrick Jackson
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Side 2 of my protest sign for No Kings! #nokings #resistancelab @jayapal.house.gov
A bold protest sign with a light beige background and large, black uppercase sans-serif text reading: “BE VOCAL. BE VISIBLE. BE PART OF THE 3.5%.” Below, in smaller red text: “When just 3.5% of people actively, vocally oppose an authoritarian regime, the regime has never survived.” At the bottom, it says: “Learn more: Resistance Lab (by Rep. Pramila Jayapal)” and in italics, “(Not affiliated. Public resource.)” A black-and-white QR code is printed in the bottom right corner. https://www.pramilaforcongress.com/the-resistance-lab
June 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Side 1 of my protest sign for No Kings! #nokings
June 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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I highly recommend Strongmen by Ruth Ben-Ghiat—an eye-opening look at how authoritarians gain power and break democracies from within.
📺 Propaganda
🧔‍♂️ Cults of personality
🌱 Resistance
History has patterns. This book connects the dots.
🔗 ruthbenghiat.com/strongmen/
#Democracy #Strongmen #MustRead
The book cover of Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat features a red silhouette of a man standing on a stepped platform, raising one arm in a commanding gesture over a black-and-white crowd of people. The title “STRONGMEN” appears in large bold white letters across the figure’s chest. Below, the subtitle “Mussolini to the Present” is centered in black text on the red podium. A blurb at the bottom quotes Timothy Snyder: “A timely analysis of how a certain kind of charisma delivers political disaster.” The author’s name, Ruth Ben-Ghiat, appears in bold white text at the bottom.
April 2, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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They’ve divided us long enough. It’s time to see through the lies, listen to each other, and reclaim our nation together. Demand better leadership; refuse to let the wealthy buy our government. #WeThePeople #UnitedForChange #LibertyAndJustice #StrengthInUnity #CommonGround
February 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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#FreeSpeech #FreedomToListen #DefendDemocracy #WeThePeople #LibertyAndJustice #FirstAmendment #CivilDiscourse #AmericanValues
A darkened American flag is shown in the background with stars and stripes slightly out of focus. Overlaid in white text is the message: “When authoritarians silence honest voices, they don’t just oppress the speaker—they take away your right to hear different perspectives, think for yourself, and make your own choices.” Below, in bold text, it reads: “Free speech isn’t just about speaking—it’s about the freedom to listen.” The phrases “honest voices” are highlighted in blue, and “freedom to listen” is emphasized in golden yellow. The overall design conveys a thoughtful, patriotic message about the importance of free speech.
February 1, 2025 at 11:13 PM