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TyeDyeHippy
@tyedyehippy.bsky.social
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Mom to two, plays guitar when I can find the time. Antifa. My kids will always know where I stood at this moment of history, on the sidewalk, peacefully exercising my first amendment rights to help fight for their future 🇺🇲

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Such great new signs this week! I love seeing everyone's creativity. Join us next week when @src-tn.bsky.social does it again for week 30🇺🇲If you're in TND7, don't forget to vote @aftynbehn.bsky.social early or on Dec 2nd! @thetnholler.bsky.social @nashvilleresist.bsky.social @maddow.bsky.social
Protester holding a sign that has a hand drawn green monster face with yellow eyes, and an open mouth with pointy white teeth, on the right with the words, "a murdering lunatic forced dems to make a sadistic choice between healthcare & food" surrounding the face and taking up the rest of the area on the white poster board. A photo of Jeffrey Epstein with Donald Trump as the main part of this sign, with the word, "Pedophiles" clearly written in white letters on a black background attached in front of the photo. The word is wider than the photo itself so it is clearly labeling this photo of these two men who raped children.
November 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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19 #patriots joined the day after #NoKings to remind the tourists that #ThisLandIsYourLand and how we need to protect all of this natural beauty that belongs not to the government, but to #WeThePeople We cannot allow them to destroy #OurLand @6news.bsky.social @wvlt.tv @aftynbehn.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Back on October 19th, there was another #ProtectTheParks action at the #Townsend entrance to #GSMNP. This #SRC founder loves joining these parks actions because they're so fun, and our parks are amazing! @maddow.msnbc.com @thetnholler.bsky.social @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social @votegloriaj.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:26 AM
tyedyehippy.bsky.social
Bring your own sign or borrow one of ours, just come join our party on the sidewalk. We've always got good vibes, extra sunscreen,cold water, etc. We try to keep it comfortable and fun! Soon it'll be getting cold, so we'll help you prepare for that too. Just come join the fun! You know you want to!!
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Every Saturday you will find us by the Oak Ridge Public Library from noon until 2pm, exercising our #FirstAmendment rights while we still can. We think the #Constitution is what makes #America great and we love America and our neighbors. Come join us next week for week 27 when we'll do it again!
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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26 weeks in a row now, that's half a year already! 53 #patriots joined us on the sidewalk in #OakRidgeTN today, one week after #NoKings2 when around 2,000 people joined us. @thetnholler.bsky.social @wvlt.tv @6news.bsky.social @votegloriaj.bsky.social @brotherjones.bsky.social @philinvestigates.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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One more video from today in #OakRidgeTN for our 25th week of exercising our #FirstAmendment rights! Today we again said #NoKings because #Democracy is what makes #America great🇺🇲 @maddow.msnbc.com @thetnholler.bsky.social @6news.bsky.social @wvlt.tv @votegloriaj.bsky.social @brotherjones.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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#OakRidgeTN #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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#OakRidgeTN #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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#OakRidgeTN #NoKings
October 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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1500 Patriots gathered today in #OakRidgeTN to say #NoKings once again. What a beautiful day to exercise our #FirstAmendment rights while we still can 🇺🇲 @maddow.msnbc.com @6news.bsky.social @wvlt.tv @thetnholler.bsky.social @votegloriaj.bsky.social @aftynbehn.bsky.social @brotherjones.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Hey, maybe the other shirt I showed y'all the other day isn't your speed because maybe you don't want a picture of 47 on your clothing, or it feels too mean spirited... We've still got you! Check this one out!! And go get you one to wear for #NoKings2 on October 18th! 🤔👀🇺🇲

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Back of a t-shirt from Southern Resistance Coalition that reads "No Tyrants, No Fascists, No Kings" down in a stack of words, with southernresistancecoalition.org below the message.
September 29, 2025 at 3:43 AM
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Who said merch? Cuz we've got some cool shirts available right now...

You know you wanna get this shirt for #NoKings2

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September 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Speaking of merch, we've got some cool shirts...

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This one is my favorite!!
September 28, 2025 at 3:19 AM
tyedyehippy.bsky.social
P.S. We had about 1,000 show up for the first no kings day. For #NoKings2 we plan to do 3p-5p to coordinate with the All Abilities Fair on October 18th, as well as #Knoxville holding their event earlier, so if y'all want to go to both, there's your chance! Get your shirt yet? @aftynbehn.bsky.social
Image on the back of a t-shirt, Trump drawn as the animated character of Prince John from the cartoon version of Robin Hood, sucking his thumb. Below the image says "No Kings" and below that in smaller letters is our website southernresistancecoalition.org Shirt can be purchased here: https://src.printful.me/
September 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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(2/2) week when we gather for our 23rd week in a row. There's really been a movement and momentum up here w/ our neighbors, might be time for someone like @thetnholler.bsky.social to check us out some Saturday👀 Noon to 2pm at Turnpike & Tulane, by ORPL. @maddow.msnbc.com @6news.bsky.social @wvlt.tv
Several protesters in Oak Ridge, TN on September 27th, 2025. Signs include "protect people not power" and a veteran holding a sign that says "no troops in us streets" Protesters in Oak Ridge, TN along Illinois Ave, September 27, 2025. One sign lists many things, it reads: "Trump's GOP is slashing: healthcare, veteran care, EBT, headstart, national parks, cancer research, library services" A very creative sign, the top part has a golden toilet seat with the words "the oval office" painted on the seat in black letters. Inside the seat is an effect of Trump's head. This is all on a white background, and below the golden toilet seat are red letters that are as follows: P. O. T. U. S. Commodus Several protesters along Illinois Ave in Oak Ridge, TN on September 27, 2025.
September 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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28 #Patriots joined us in #OakRidgeTN for the 22nd week in a row of exercising our #FirstAmendment rights while we still can! The #AtomicFestival was happening at our usual spot, so we picked a new location here in town. It was a nice change of scene, but you'll find us back at our usual spot next
Protesters in Oak Ridge, signs include "Trump's lies matter", "No Troops on US soil", and "why no tariffs on Russia" Several protesters in Oak Ridge, TN on September 27th, 2025. Signs include a billboard style picture of Trump and his best friend pedophile Jeffrey Epstein with the words, "what's the big secret fellas?" and "Fascism kills" Two protesters, one wearing a camo outfit and holding a sign that says "no troops in Tennessee" Shady trees and a line of protesters along Illinois Ave in Oak Ridge, TN on September 27, 2025.
September 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Are you thinking of what you'll wear to #NoKings2 yet? Cuz this shirt would be a fantastic option 🤔👀

We've got them for sale...

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September 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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(3/3) coming up in the future. We won't stop until the fascists force us to stop cuz we love the #Constitution and #USA. See you next week at noon for week 22 of exercising our #FirstAmendment rights! @wvlt.tv @6news.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com @aftynbehn.bsky.social @votegloriaj.bsky.social
Protest sign that says "No Kings but Elvis" with a silhouette of a young Elvis holding a microphone in a wide stance. Double amputee (both hands) wearing a sign that says "This is wrong! You too! Will know this is wrong! In red letters on white background. There are black crowns drawn above both of the T in the words This. White sign with black letters that says "We are patriots not terrorists" and below there are pictures of a peace dove holding an olive branch, a peace symbol, and a picture of a hand giving a peace sign. The words "join us" and "save our country" are surrounding the symbols. A throwback to last week, because the woman pictured on the left joined us again today. The most beautiful piece of last week was their bravery. Photo is from last week, text added as follows: SRC wrote "This was one of the most beautiful things that happened last Saturday... The bravery of these individuals was inspiring. We are all neighbors, and we love our neighbors!" The photo shared was posted by photographer John Todd Waterman, he tagged himself with Lóre Stevens, and added the text" "Oak Ridge UU minister Lóre Stevens, flanked by ORUUC members, was fresh from the memorial for Charlie Kirk, at which she urged nonviolence."
September 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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I promised a return to the good vibes, & y'all sure did deliver today!! 54 #Patriots joined us on the sidewalk by the library in #OakRidgeTN for the 21st weekend in a row where we stand, as #Americans, against tyranny. This last week has shown our govt is directly attacking our #FirstAmendment..
Protest sign that says "love thy neighbor, all of them!" With a picture of Jesus surrounded by children. Sign attached to the road sign that says,"Trump says - "Smart people don't like me" " and another protester in the background. Protest signs: top sign says "Trump hates you" with a hand below the words, pointing at the person looking at the sign. The bottom sign says, "Promises broken, secrets kept, prices rising." Protest sign propped up against a road sign. Protest sign says "why no tariffs on Russia"
September 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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(2/2) cuz we believe in the #Constitution, the #BillOfRights, &we think those are what make #America great. We also stand in solidarity with #Memphis and say #NoTroopsInOurStreets. See ya 2mrw #OakRidgeTN. @wvlt.tv @6news.bsky.social @votegloriaj.bsky.social @aftynbehn.bsky.social @maddow.msnbc.com
Protesters in Oak Ridge, TN on September 13, 2025. Signs include "gun control now" and "Trump is a rapist" Protesters in Oak Ridge, TN on Saturday September 13, 2025. Signs include "Americans 4 justice and Truth" and a photo of Trump and his best friend Jeffrey Epstein with words that say, "what's the big secret fellas?" Oak Ridge UU Minister Lóre Stevens, flanked by ORUUC members, was fresh from the memorial for Charlie Kirk, at which she urged nonviolence. Signs include: Love thy neighbor, be love create peace live joy ORUUC Photographer Todd made it into a photo. Signs in the distance include "America is better than Trump" and "Trump ate Lassie"
September 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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Week 20 of exercising our #FirstAmendment rights looked a little different last week because of the decision to hold a prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk at our usual time with a location sharing the parking lot. It was intense. We love our neighbors tho, and we will be back at it again tomorrow
Today was one for my own personal record books. I witnessed remarkable courage from two women today who wanted to extend an olive branch of love. I also witnessed some of the most disgusting vitriol I've ever had hurled at me which I should never expect from people leaving a prayer vigil. My hand hurts from having to be on the megaphone so much to drown out the hatred thrown from so many of my neighbors. I said we are here because we love our neighbors, and they flipped the bird or gave us a thumbs down. I said we are here because we are tired of people losing their loved ones to gun violence, we love our neighbors and we want them to be safe. They screamed we were being divisive. I said we are here exercising our first amendment rights because that's what makes America great. They screamed "white power" and told us to "go back where we came from" and they screamed that WE are the problem with this country. I said, we love you too neighbors! That was week 20 of using our first amendment rights. 50 Patriots joined us in Oak Ridge, TN on Saturday, September 13, 2025. We are there every Saturday from noon to 2pm by the library. We always have extra signs, sunscreen, bug spray, cold water, and good music! SRC founder holding a sign that says "our kids need PBS!" And holding a megaphone shouting to our neighbors that we want an end to gun violence, and that we love our neighbors. Older woman holding a sign that says "hate is never great" while wearing a red long sleeve shirt that says, "Make America KIND Again" on the front and back. Several other protesters visible in the background.
September 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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(2/2) extra signs, sunscreen, bug spray, cold water, good music. Join us by the library in #OakRidgeTN for the 21st week of honoring the #Constitution & telling our #neighbors we love them! @maddow.msnbc.com @wvlt.tv @6news.bsky.social @aftynbehn.bsky.social @votegloriaj.bsky.social
It's been a very difficult week for this SRC founder. I've been trying to find the right words to make a statement about the last time we gathered. Since that time, our #FirstAmendment rights have come under the biggest attack we as a country have ever faced. We will be there at our usual place and time this Saturday to once again stand for our First Amendment rights and to let our #neighbors know we #love them too. Please come join us this Saturday at noon for our 21st week of exercising our First Amendment rights while we still can, outside of the library. Bring a sign about peace and love, because we could all really use more of that right now! See you then! A post by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's daughter Bernice King. The photo is a picture of MLK & his wife Coretta Scott King with others at a march. The text Bernice added says, "Walk together, children. Don't you get weary."
September 18, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Not gonna step on anyone's toes of course! It's just, this is #America... We've had a little practice of our own up in Oak Ridge TN, we like road trips, and we've got friends 🤔👀 @maddow.msnbc.com @aftynbehn.bsky.social @wvlt.tv @6news.bsky.social @votegloriaj.bsky.social @brotherjones.bsky.social
Sign that says "Parks over pricks" ...oops did we say that? 😅 29 Patriots gathered outside the Townsend entrance to Great Smoky Mountain National Park on Sunday, September 14, 2025 Beautifully drawn sign with park symbols that says, "Public Lands in Public Hands" This "regular" to the Protect the Parks gathering travels 4 hours one way to attend. Impressive!!!!
September 15, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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(2/2)..to come on all that. All I've gotta add about the parks gathering is that SRC is already working on planning exactly how we're gonna start joining them for their next Sunday gathering 🤔 @maddow.msnbc.com @wvlt.tv @6news.bsky.social @aftynbehn.bsky.social @votegloriaj.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 3:42 AM