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Writer/author, lover of fantasy, mystery, thriller, and of course lots of other things. Activist focused on democracy and public health.
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“If ICE is going to wear a mask in their uniform, then I can.”

Wilmington, NC IN THE HOUSE!

MSNBC reporter in gas mask in Los Angeles: I think it was Sheriffs deploying CS gas, tear gas, pepper spray, and flash bang grenades in large numbers. Mounted units pushing against protesters.., every single gathering I saw today was 100% peaceful

Happy Obama Appreciation Day

We’re closing in on the 3.5% rule! 8.6 million and counting! We’re in awe. Lots of events still happening make sure to be counted. Big towns, small towns you showed up.

The Pride / No Kings parade today was healing. It was so good to see neighbors out in such numbers to reject hate and embrace love (and each other). One of my favorite bits was the MassDoT truck with "Massachusetts Welcomes YOU" on the back. 1/?

The most important thing to remember about Somerville social media is that most of Somerville is not on Somerville social media.

Based on the number of people I see heading to the T with signs and flags, the No Kings / Pride march is gonna be huge. Get in, folks. It’s time to stand up and get loud.

Denver

Sen. Amy Klobuchar dined with Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota lawmaker and decades-long friend, just hours before she and her husband were shot and killed in what authorities are saying was a politically motivated killing. “I wish everyone had known her like we knew her,” Klobuchar told POLITICO.

Before the cops in LA started escalating things for no reason it was funny how my main takeaway was how much people were looking out for each other in really helpful ways. I’ve never seen so many people with carts giving away free water, sunscreen, snacks, and masks to total strangers.

Palm Bondy wants to play detective in Minnesota? Look no further than the clown hiding behind a red tie, with orange skin and hair that defies gravity. The culprit’s not hard to spot in this circus of chaos. #3E

Early voting begins TODAY! Rank Zohran #1, Brad #2, and DON’T RANK CUOMO.

Reporter: I'm going to show you what 20,000 people in the streets of downtown Los Angeles looks like

History won’t remember what you thought. It’ll remember what you did. Get to the streets. 📍South Dakota | 📅 June 14 #50501 #NoKings #50501SouthDakota #southdakota #june14 #50501movement #PeoplesMovement

We stand with those who will defend the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic. #NoKings #50501movement @50501movement.bsky.social @50501veterans.bsky.social

We are reclaiming America from tyrants and billionaires. This is our flag. 🇺🇸✊ #NoKings #50501movement @50501movement.bsky.social

🗳️ 50501 is choosing its next big day of action — and we want to make sure your voice is heard. This is how we show up together. Boldly. Creatively. In solidarity. 👉 Vote in our poll here for your preferred July + August dates! fiftyfifty.one/poll 📅 Voting closes Tuesday @ 6am EST — don’t wait.

Thank you, General @shawnforcongress.bsky.social , for speaking out against SecDef #Hegseth and the overreaction of military force in #LA. The use of military forces against #UScitizens is a violation of our constitution! #RememberYourOaths

Charleston ❤️‍🔥

HAPPENING NOW: Bicentennial Mall in Nashville, TN. @50501nashtn.bsky.social There are NO KINGS in America ❌👑 Source: @marcofoster.bsky.social #50501Movement #PeoplesMovement #NoKings #ImpeachTrump

BREAKING NEWS: Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, have both died. Democratic state senator John Hoffman and his wife were both shot & now out of surgery where they expect to make a recovery. The shooter was impersonating a police officer and is still at large.

June 14, save the date. Millions of us are showing up in the streets all across the nation to protest Trump's regime. We’ll see you there. #50501movement #NoKings

Horrifying news out of Minnesota this morning as political violence takes the lives of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. @Chasten and I are holding their loved ones in our hearts and praying for State Senator John Hoffman and his wife Yvette as they recover.

I know there's a lot going on, but the Secretary of Homeland Security declaring that federal troops are in California and Los Angeles to "liberate" the state and city from its duly-elected leaders really is a fourteen-alarm fire.

No kings. Stay safe out there, everybody!!!

I hope to see everyone I know in San Francisco at this tomorrow. Yeah, everyone. This is a national test of real patriotism and love of our democracy. Do not sit this one out.

wracking my brains to think of someone who would have had access to a police uniform, a police-issue plate carrier, and a police car

Listen to @rieckhoff.bsky.social explain why Trump first targeted the military to take over control:

Update: Democratic House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark have died after they were shot at their home in Brooklyn Park.

This is hilarious.

BREAKING: Four detainees at Newark immigration facility have escaped, DHS says www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

I'm attending No Kings's event, “50501 NO KINGS MONTEREY” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Trump has to rig everything, from his birthday to political speeches at military bases. He’s a loser who has to fake support. Tomorrow, go to a #NoKings protest. Show this Administration what democracy looks like and why we refuse to honor a king. Be mad. Be outraged. Demand accountability.

Gov. Tim Walz says Democratic Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot and killed last night in “a political assassination.”