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Jaime
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“No pride for some of us without liberation for all of us.” - Micah Bazant in honor of Marsha P. Johnson 🏳️‍⚧️
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Jaime @scorpioheavy.bsky.social · Aug 14
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William J. Barber, Il 9h William J. Barber, Il 9h Don't fall for the race bait with Trump's takeover of DC. The problem isn't that he's abusing Presidential power to send troops to a "Black city." The problem is that he's undermining democracy for all people. The people of DC who are in the streets marching against Trump's move straight out of the authoritarian playbook are Black, white, Asian, Native, and Latino. Members of the National Guard who've been illegally deployed are from every race. They've left families and jobs in their communities and are being used as props in a propaganda campaign. We need a fusion movement to nonviolently resist this madness. Black-only responses play into the divide-and-conquer tactics of this regime. We need moral resistance that calls all of us to higher ground. Don't fall for the race bait with Trump's takeover of DC. The problem isn't that he's abusing Presidential power to send troops to a "Black city." The problem is that he's undermining democracy for all people. The people of DC who are in the streets marching against Trump's move straight out of the authoritarian playbook are Black, white, Asian, Native, and Latino. Members of the National Guard who've been illegally deployed are from every race. They've left families and jobs in their communities and are being used as props in a propaganda campaign. We need a fusion movement to nonviolently resist this madness. Black-only responses play into the divide-and-conquer tactics of this regime. We need moral resistance that calls all of us to higher ground. (posted on Substack)
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biancatempt.bsky.social
A squeeze bottle is useful for application. Cut the tip wider than usual.
August 22, 2025 at 12:06 AM
scorpioheavy.bsky.social
Standing up to power👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

youtube.com/shorts/GCcdd...
'This is about racism': Texas Rep. Ann Johnson's blunt message to GOP over redistricting
YouTube video by MSNBC
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August 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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VIRGINIA ORGANIZING'S STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN'S SUPPORT FOR DEPLOYING THE VA NATIONAL GUARD TO COOPERATE WITH I.C.E. ENFORCEMENT We are disheartened that Governor Youngkin has expressed support for utilizing state resources to deploy the National Guard on behalf of I.C.E. activity. Although we are not surprised by his alignment with President Trump's position on the matter, we are discouraged by the lack of humanity that is shown toward our immigrant communities in Virginia. This is not a service to his constituents. Not only does using the Virginia National Guard imply an unnecessary threat of force, but experts have also deemed the move to be "unusual" since deploying the troops into communities is generally reserved for national emergencies, like natural disasters. Youngkin's support for this action speaks to his perspective of the immigrant and immigrant-descended communities he serves. If the governor is willing to use state resources to cooperate with the I.C.E. agenda, we must question what other measures will be taken that will put our communities at risk. We deserve to feel safe in our own communities - all of us. Virginia Organizing is committed to empowering our communities to stand up for what is best for all Virginians, and to ensure that the needs of directly-affected members of our communities are met. We stand with our friends, families, and neighbors of immigrant communities by uplifting our voices to amplify the sound of those who feel unsafe to raise their own. We hear you. We support you. We stand with you. Lily Hungarland Chairperson VIRGINIA ORGANI VIRGINIA /ORGANIZING
August 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
scorpioheavy.bsky.social
WHEATPASTINE GUIDE WHEATPASTE RECIPE Ingredients • 1½ cup cornstarch • 1 gallon of water (16 cups) + extra • Half-batch: ½ cup cornstarch to 6 cups water Instructions MAKE CORNSTARCH STARTER: Measure 1½ cups of cornstarch into a bowl. Using a spoon, mix with enough room temperature water until you reach a smooth and thin soup consistency. BOIL WATER: Put one gallon of water (16 cups) on the stove and bring to boil. ADD STARTER: Once the water boils, turn off the heat and mix in the cornstarch starter. Add the starter slowly while stirring quickly with a whisk or fork. The starter should get incorporated into the entire gallon of hot water. LET COOL: Once it is well-mixed, allow the mixture to cool. It will thicken as it cools. This is your completed wheatpaste. TRANSFER: Transfer your wheatpaste into containers with a lid for easy storage. It is easier to transfer your wheatpaste into containers while it's still warm, before it thickens completely. STORE: In a sealed container in the refrigerator. HOW TO PUT UP POSTERS Supplies needed: • Large paintbrush • Container of wheatpaste • Posters • Scraper (optional) • Paper towels and bottle of water to clean up (optional)
August 21, 2025 at 11:53 PM
scorpioheavy.bsky.social
For those of us that can’t or won’t meet our government’s violence in kind, then, if able, it is time to assert our constitutional rights anyway no matter what the personal cost.

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Mika Anderson (@mikaanderson)
This is from the ACLU!
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August 20, 2025 at 11:27 AM
scorpioheavy.bsky.social
Heads up for what is happening in Austin this morning around 9am CST. TX gov’t is likely to do more Nazi cosplay against its citizens.

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Mercedes Chandler (@campcallout)
Active shooter threat at the Austin Capitol where Nicole Collier is being held.
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August 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
scorpioheavy.bsky.social
Our authoritarian gov’t goes after Washington state.

substack.com/@politicsusa...
Truth Matters (@politicsusa46)
Take a moment to listen to Washington state Governor Bob Ferguson who responds to threats to both himself as a democratically elected leader official of the Washington state and his colleagues for car...
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August 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
scorpioheavy.bsky.social
As a Tex-Pat, this makes me sad. I have fond memories from childhood of amazing nature preserves in Texas and along the border.
jonzoidberg.xyz JonZoidberg @jonzoidberg.xyz · Aug 19
We could have nice things. We were about to have the largest wildlife preserve in Texas, in the works for over a decade, and Taco killed it so billionaires can drill, baby drill.

www.chron.com/life/wildlif...
Feds kill plan to make Texas' largest wildlife refuge
The move follows a Trump executive order aimed at boosting energy development.
www.chron.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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texdemcowboy.bsky.social
The reason that voting by mail is such a threat to minority rule is that A. It makes voting easy and B. It’s harder to intimidate voters going to a mailbox than having armed and masked goons at polling stations. The irony is he said that Putin advised this. Putin HATES democracy more than ANYTHING!
lflorepolitics.bsky.social Vote Blue 🌵🗳️💙🦋🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦🇲🇽🇵🇦🇩🇰🇬🇱 @lflorepolitics.bsky.social · Aug 19
Trump is trying to end voting by mail. I’ve voted by mail in Arizona since 1991, 33 years. Eight other states have automatic mail in voting. There is nothing fraudulent about it and was put into place by Republicans and Republicans vote by mail too. This is the biggest lie ever.
August 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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@Texans,
Get off your ass and go to the chambers and get in some good trouble!
Make it loud!
#repnicolecollier
#fuckfascism
August 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
scorpioheavy.bsky.social
For anyone in Carolinas or Virginia, remember that the storm surge from hurricane #erin will be coming inland up the rivers as well. Please stay safe. 🙏🙏🙏
National Weather Service • @nws.noa... • 1h Erin is expected to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along the beaches of the Bahamas, much of the east coast of the U.S., Bermuda, and Atlantic Canada during the next several days. Beachgoers in those areas should follow advice from lifeguards and local authorities. hurricanes.gov ip Current Risk - posite data (August 19-20, 2025) National Hurricane Center Rip Current Today Tomorrow Co Peak Storm Surge Forecast Parramere Island
August 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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grahambs.bsky.social
Can a liberal, democratic America survive this?
newseye.bsky.social News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · Aug 16
NEW: Wearing masks, no ID, unmarked & blacked out cars, refusing to say what agency they’re from and using profanity with any press & public nearby.

This was at 14th & R in Washington DC, this morning (Sunday).

What the hell is happening to the US?

(🎥 Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff, Washington Post)
August 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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August 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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russia struck Sumy State University for the third time. This is another deliberate attack on an educational facility. This is another deliberate attempt to kill more civilians.
Help protect Ukrainian youth from russian terrorists:
u24.gov.ua/nafo-dark-ni...
August 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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catlady4ever77.bsky.social
Happy black cat appreciation day, George 😸❤️

#cats #blackcats #catsofbluesky
August 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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‘Dangerous and irresponsible:’ South Carolina Democrats condemn SC National Guard deployment to DC www.wistv.com/2025/08/17/d...
‘Dangerous and irresponsible:’ South Carolina Democrats condemn SC National Guard deployment to DC
South Carolina Democrats are responding after Gov. Henry McMaster ordered SC National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. on Saturday.
www.wistv.com
August 18, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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Pete Buttigieg slams “cruel” Trump for lying to families about helping them with IVF www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/08/pete...
Pete Buttigieg slams "cruel" Trump for lying to families about helping them with IVF - LGBTQ Nation
The White House just admitted that it has no plans to implement Trump's famous IVF promise.
www.lgbtqnation.com
August 17, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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August 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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None of this stops until he’s gone. Call your reps & GOP leaders ask how long they are going to run cover for trumps sex trafficking.

Your reps and GOP leaders can be reached
202-224-3121

Tell them to remove Trump by impeachment/treason charges

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August 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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This brave protestor is an inspiration!
a black background with a quote that says speak the truth even if your voice shakes
ALT: a black background with a quote that says speak the truth even if your voice shakes
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August 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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August 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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markhertling.bsky.social
Key European leaders rallying around Zelensky, traveling with him to DC, is what leadership looks like.
August 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
scorpioheavy.bsky.social
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Mark Ruffalo We desperately need this in the USA. Who is going to be the one to make it happen? Edmond Bertrand Jul 29 AUSTRALIA JUST INTRODUCED A NEW BILL THAT WILL LIMIT THE TOTAL SPENDING ON A PARTY BY BILLIONAIRES LIKE ELON MUSK TO JUST $20,000. THIS WILL BAN BILLIONAIRES FROM SINGLE-HANDEDLY BUYING ELECTIONS IN AUSTRALIA. WE NEED TO DO THE SAME HERE. (Substack)
August 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM