ProfessorM
@professorm-sw.bsky.social
Social worker. Professor. Aunty. Book enthusiast.
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Chicago No Kings
October 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Chicago No Kings
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“There’s no way I’m bending the knee I have left for a king in America.”
Damn. Just … damn.
Damn. Just … damn.
Retired Army Sgt. Brian Wofford spoke to me this morning at the Oklahoma City #NoKings protest. Didn’t expect him to be carrying his DD214 so I asked some warmup questions like when he got out and whether his injury was service-related.
He paused while describing the car bomb in Iraq to say this:
He paused while describing the car bomb in Iraq to say this:
October 19, 2025 at 2:14 AM
“There’s no way I’m bending the knee I have left for a king in America.”
Damn. Just … damn.
Damn. Just … damn.
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What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Former Observer big-hitters inc @carolecadwalla.bsky.social launch new title The Nerve with redundancy payouts
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
After Observer sale: "We decided to launch a title that the journalists themselves would own, that would be truly independent"
pressgazette.co.uk/news/former-...
Former Observer big-hitters launch new title with redundancy payouts
Five former Observer journalists including Carole Cadwalladr have launched their own culture publication using their redundancy money.
pressgazette.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
What do you do when your media org is captured? You start your own.
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
Introducing....The Nerve!!! @thenerve-news.bsky.social
We're all-female, journalist-owned & launching next week.
Please help us build a truly independent, progressive new media!👊👊👊
@indivisiblesect.bsky.social
@indivisiblect.bsky.social
We need to organize some CT rallys for this day of action - I didn’t see anything on mobilize.
www.fightthetrumptakeover.com?emci=caea608...
@indivisiblect.bsky.social
We need to organize some CT rallys for this day of action - I didn’t see anything on mobilize.
www.fightthetrumptakeover.com?emci=caea608...
Fight The Trump Takeover
www.fightthetrumptakeover.com
August 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
@indivisiblesect.bsky.social
@indivisiblect.bsky.social
We need to organize some CT rallys for this day of action - I didn’t see anything on mobilize.
www.fightthetrumptakeover.com?emci=caea608...
@indivisiblect.bsky.social
We need to organize some CT rallys for this day of action - I didn’t see anything on mobilize.
www.fightthetrumptakeover.com?emci=caea608...
Being in solidarity this morning with a small yet passionate group of folks fighting for democracy and civil liberties was the best part of my weekend.
#strongertogether
#strongertogether
July 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Being in solidarity this morning with a small yet passionate group of folks fighting for democracy and civil liberties was the best part of my weekend.
#strongertogether
#strongertogether
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The #generalstrike is getting about a thousand new sign-ups per day. It’s great to see this gaining traction, but we’re gonna need a whole lot more! Sign your strike card now!
generalstrikeus.com
generalstrikeus.com
The General Strike
The General strike -the people united shall never be stopped. If we strike together we can make true real change. Sign the strike card today.
generalstrikeus.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The #generalstrike is getting about a thousand new sign-ups per day. It’s great to see this gaining traction, but we’re gonna need a whole lot more! Sign your strike card now!
generalstrikeus.com
generalstrikeus.com
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A post from Medha Murtagh on Substack of the #NOKINGS protests held yesterday across the #USA. The scope of turnout is phenomenal in cities across the nation. Watch short video compilation.
substack.com/@greatthings...
substack.com/@greatthings...
Medha Murtagh on Substack
If your hope for US democracy bucket is feeling a little low, top it up with this.
substack.com
June 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
A post from Medha Murtagh on Substack of the #NOKINGS protests held yesterday across the #USA. The scope of turnout is phenomenal in cities across the nation. Watch short video compilation.
substack.com/@greatthings...
substack.com/@greatthings...
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🥹 Millions of Americans are coming together on this #NoKings Day to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities.
June 14, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🥹 Millions of Americans are coming together on this #NoKings Day to reject authoritarian overreach, defend democracy, and stand up for their communities.
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June 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
On June 8, 1949, George Orwell’s 1984 was published. Seems more relevant than ever, as we witness our country become a police state. In watching this season of Andor, I am reminded that rebellions are built on hope. Don’t give up. Together we are stronger. Stay safe out there.
#resist
#resist
June 8, 2025 at 12:09 PM
On June 8, 1949, George Orwell’s 1984 was published. Seems more relevant than ever, as we witness our country become a police state. In watching this season of Andor, I am reminded that rebellions are built on hope. Don’t give up. Together we are stronger. Stay safe out there.
#resist
#resist
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So damn proud of these kids for their courage. 💥 Hundreds of Milford, MA high schoolers walked out in protest today after ICE detained their classmate Marcelo Gomes Da Silva. Detained on his way to volleyball practice. Illegally.
These students aren’t backing down—they’re rising up.
#OnYourSide
These students aren’t backing down—they’re rising up.
#OnYourSide
June 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
So damn proud of these kids for their courage. 💥 Hundreds of Milford, MA high schoolers walked out in protest today after ICE detained their classmate Marcelo Gomes Da Silva. Detained on his way to volleyball practice. Illegally.
These students aren’t backing down—they’re rising up.
#OnYourSide
These students aren’t backing down—they’re rising up.
#OnYourSide
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if it takes years, has to be consequences for all these people, and even more for those who gave the orders.
NYT: “The episode was recorded by someone who was sitting in Mr. Nadler’s office. In the video, an officer with the Federal Protective Service, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is shown demanding access to a private area inside the office.”
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/n...
@nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/31/n...
May 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
if it takes years, has to be consequences for all these people, and even more for those who gave the orders.
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🧵
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
May 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
Please share! The Trevor Project's classic crisis and suicide prevention hotline will continue to be available 24/7 for LGBTQ+ youth even if Trump defunds the specialized LGBTQ crisis support offered currently through 988. The number is 1-866-488-7386.
www.npr.org/transcripts/....
www.npr.org/transcripts/....
The government suggests defunding the 988 suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
A leaked budget proposal shows that the federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 crisis line.
www.npr.org
April 29, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Please share! The Trevor Project's classic crisis and suicide prevention hotline will continue to be available 24/7 for LGBTQ+ youth even if Trump defunds the specialized LGBTQ crisis support offered currently through 988. The number is 1-866-488-7386.
www.npr.org/transcripts/....
www.npr.org/transcripts/....
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Senator Chris Murphy asked us to post this statement to your public walls if you can do so without risking your jobs or safety.
April 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Senator Chris Murphy asked us to post this statement to your public walls if you can do so without risking your jobs or safety.
MAGA friendly businesses are identifying themselves on this site Public Square - let’s use it to engage in local boycotts and spread the word about where your money is going!
www.publicsquare.com/marketplace
www.publicsquare.com/marketplace
America's Marketplace
America's Marketplace
www.publicsquare.com
April 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
MAGA friendly businesses are identifying themselves on this site Public Square - let’s use it to engage in local boycotts and spread the word about where your money is going!
www.publicsquare.com/marketplace
www.publicsquare.com/marketplace
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CT Protests happening TODAY (April 26):
Avon - NEW, way to go Avon!
New Milford
Salisbury
Westport
West Hartford
Bring your friends. And their friends.
Democracy is people power.
This is the time to stand up and be heard.
More details about each event available at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Avon - NEW, way to go Avon!
New Milford
Salisbury
Westport
West Hartford
Bring your friends. And their friends.
Democracy is people power.
This is the time to stand up and be heard.
More details about each event available at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
The Protest List
docs.google.com
April 26, 2025 at 4:28 PM
CT Protests happening TODAY (April 26):
Avon - NEW, way to go Avon!
New Milford
Salisbury
Westport
West Hartford
Bring your friends. And their friends.
Democracy is people power.
This is the time to stand up and be heard.
More details about each event available at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Avon - NEW, way to go Avon!
New Milford
Salisbury
Westport
West Hartford
Bring your friends. And their friends.
Democracy is people power.
This is the time to stand up and be heard.
More details about each event available at:
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
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@altnps.bsky.social is reporting more than 3 million so far and numbers are still coming in!! 🤝
April 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
@altnps.bsky.social is reporting more than 3 million so far and numbers are still coming in!! 🤝
April 19, 2025 at 2:35 AM
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “May Day 2025: Power, Love, and Resistance! Unity March for Social and Economic Justice” - sign up now to join m www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...
May Day 2025: Power, Love, and Resistance! Unity March for Social and Economic Justice · May Day Strong
Join us this May 1st as we march for justice, dignity, and equity! Make the Road Connecticut, in partnership with the CT for All coalition and SEIU 32BJ, is mobilizing in Hartford to celebrate Interna...
www.mobilize.us
April 17, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “May Day 2025: Power, Love, and Resistance! Unity March for Social and Economic Justice” - sign up now to join m www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...