Watch this trailer of the documentary "Democracy Under Siege". A warning for the next four years. anntelnaes.substack.com/p/democracy-... - ThreadSky

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happylurcher.bsky.social•47 days ago

Please let everyone know your next whereabouts. Youve many dedicated followers...wed like to continue.

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sarahsilverrose.bsky.social•47 days ago

You are a hero.

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raffles8.bsky.social•47 days ago

🇺🇸🦅

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etopalovic.bsky.social•48 days ago

I watched the whole documentary (https://arte.tv, USA: Demokratie unter Beschuss) everyone should see it… democracy is under a terrible attack, in the USA, in Europe, all over the world, with always the same mechanism

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clairerichards.bsky.social•43 days ago

How do we see it. I cannot find any way to watch it.

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etopalovic.bsky.social•43 days ago

Here is the link to the documentary, it is available until January 19. https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/113628-000-A/usa-demokratie-unter-beschuss/

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clairerichards.bsky.social•43 days ago

I could find it here! https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/a/2246179.html

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etopalovic.bsky.social•43 days ago

That's great, it's in English (with Luxembourgish subtitles)!

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clairerichards.bsky.social•43 days ago

Ahh thank you, but it states that it is not available in my country (the US).

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bluesun99.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for standing strong. 👏👏👏👏💕💕💕💕💕

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maryandwinnie.bsky.social•50 days ago

The greatest political cartoon ever. Thank you @anntelnaes.bsky.social

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timtorma.bsky.social•46 days ago

Ann, should I cancel WaPo subscription? Asking sincerely. Don’t want to hurt staff, but don’t want to support Bezos. Thoughts?

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bampies.bsky.social•50 days ago

Can not wait to view !!

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stepcase.bsky.social•49 days ago

When will we be able to watch this in the US?

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ranmah76.bsky.social•50 days ago

I read the post just to see the political comics. The DMV is a swamp. Full of toxic XYZ. It was good to see what the BS looked like visually.

Merci Maestra!

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logicalpatriot.bsky.social•49 days ago

Ann!!!!

There are a lot of Americans who stand behind your stand for principles - well done.

With hard work we can wake people up that the oligarchy is going to steal their money, freedom, knowledge and well being

It won't be easy, but we can do it

Don't stop what you are doing and thank you!!!

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midwesternmama.bsky.social•50 days ago

📌

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newellbaldelli.bsky.social•50 days ago

Inspiring courage! Standing strong for free speech.

(Do women have to do EVERYTHING?!)

I hope ppl cut off fragile little Jeff Bezos & his Washington Post, Amazon, Whole Foods, Zappos.

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heatley19.bsky.social•49 days ago

I hope this documentary is distributed worldwide. As a Canadian very concerned about US politics. Not the full quote but Prime Minister PET said - “Being your neighbour is like sleeping with an elephant”. Meaning every move you make affects us up here.

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fnceyrpool.bsky.social•50 days ago

Do all you can to help the fight!

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alabamabluedot54.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank you for speaking out!

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dianalynne116.bsky.social•44 days ago

Thank you Ann!!

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poliglotgirl.bsky.social•50 days ago

As an artist I have the deepest respect for what political cartoonists are able to convey with their imagery.
Now I’m also grateful for your integrity.
Best wishes for your future. An admiring fan.

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paraver.bsky.social•50 days ago

Visionary...

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willowsharing.bsky.social•48 days ago

When can we see the movie?

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charliealiceraya.bsky.social•38 days ago

We could spoil the Trump inauguration #spoilTin by using a playbook for change #pbfc and make the day unforgettable for Trump and his minnions.

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angelsinvelvet.bsky.social•50 days ago

I have so much respect for you. I wish you every success in your future endeavors. If only everyone could be like you. I think America is turning into Germany 1933. Trump wants to be a dictator and looks like we are headed that way with oligarchs buying up our media for their own narrative.

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californiarefugee.bsky.social•49 days ago

And you truly think your cartoon was rejected just because of Bezos? Maybe your political take has been exposed as too stupid for publication. Highly probable. The times they are a'changin'.

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thomasav.bsky.social•49 days ago

We get it, you're a fascist.

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californiarefugee.bsky.social•43 days ago

No, sorry. Once again, you've demonstrated you don't understand the term. Let me help. Meta finally figured out that they've been acting like fascists. Censoring speech, taking govt orders, all that. They're trying reform. You should go for it. Less woke, more awake.

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thomasav.bsky.social•43 days ago

Go back to Twitter, Musk cuck.

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californiarefugee.bsky.social•35 days ago

I'd call you a cuck, but that would require a wife or, at least, a girlfriend. Pretty sure that ain't the case. Lol!

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thomasav.bsky.social•35 days ago

Fantasizing about another man’s sex life? Sus.

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oligarchssuck.bsky.social•50 days ago

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lnky.bsky.social•50 days ago

You might want to look into this

Vote flipping hack per the leaked data:

Leaked Clark County Nevada Ballot Data Shows Vote Flipping Hack For 2024 Election
https://youtu.be/y3-jqU8m-80

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charliedog.bsky.social•50 days ago

I'm watching this because I just read that you resigned from the Bezos Manor Newsletter. Im following you because YOU ARE AWESOME!

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silverfoxboom.bsky.social•50 days ago

THANK YOU for speaking truth to power. Mad respect. 💙

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128grazer.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for your leadership in leaving WaPo. Doing the right thing takes courage and integrity, and I am so grateful to you.

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carylphillips.bsky.social•50 days ago

You are so brave!! Followed💙

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joan3dogmom.bsky.social•50 days ago

I admire the stand you took with WaPo, Ann. Glad to give you a follow. Rock on sis!🙌🏽💙

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gigd.bsky.social•47 days ago

Where to watch?

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gigd.bsky.social•32 days ago

Substack app. Writers send directly to subscribers

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luckykatstuart.bsky.social•50 days ago

If that cartoon (oligarchs) isn’t under contract please monetize on this situation and sell prints to get yourself through to the next job. We’re on your side.

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sfhaine.bsky.social•50 days ago

I read (on Insta, I think?) that one of your cartoons was "killed" today by an editor. In response, you resigned your position with the WaPost ("Democracy Dies in Darkness").

I have so much respect for you. I wish more were like you. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

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kathleencross1.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you for your integrity and courage !

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biemer.bsky.social•48 days ago

Ann, Mark Cuban wants to talk to you.

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smittydog.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank you for your brilliant work! I’ll follow you anywhere. Brava for standing for principles, honesty and integrity.

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moneyordemocracy.bsky.social•50 days ago

We're with you 100% 👍👍👍

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tchiara.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank You Ann Telnaes, I owe you a debt. I will subscribe to whichever publication you draw for.

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itsberyl.bsky.social•50 days ago

How can I watch this documentary?

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kathygori.bsky.social•49 days ago

I cancelled my WaPo after they refused to endorse. Your cartoon is brilliant!

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kathygori.bsky.social•49 days ago

Where can we see this???

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betsmart.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank you!! Where is it showing or streaming?

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jeanc2024.bsky.social•50 days ago

Such respect for your decision to sever ties with WP! It is the time to stand against the onslaught of madness from the GOP, and you show that the inflection point is here. Thank you Ann, we need your voice in the public, unbound be editorial license.

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mccainsuzanne.bsky.social•49 days ago

You're an honorable woman and a wonderful political cartoonist. We support you.

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bluephoenix718.bsky.social•49 days ago

We do 💯

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willieman.bsky.social•50 days ago

The trailer has no sound.

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teatrodelavida.bsky.social•46 days ago

My resolution for 2025. Stop fretting so much about democracy and enjoy the boss's yacht.

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carlabenvenuto.bsky.social•48 days ago

Hi Ms. Telnaes, when will this doc be available? Will it go to any of the regular platforms?

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baltovegas.bsky.social•49 days ago

Awesome. Can’t wait. And I can’t wait to see more of your cartoons, especially the ones that get under the skin of insecure billionaires. 😁

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cluelessclb.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you so much! We love what you've created.

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moxieismojo.bsky.social•49 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/mcuban.bsky.social/post/3leyrchg7ac2c

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dbmichele.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thanks for your professional sacrifice, Ann. Will always admire your courage.

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just-1-g.bsky.social•49 days ago

All watch please.

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palumboliu.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for your principled stance at WaPo. I had the pleasure of meeting you at the UC Irvine conference on free speech. You were on a panel on the censorship of political cartoonists. I was on one on campus free speech. Terrible that we thought only happened over there is now here.

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mamaleeza.bsky.social•50 days ago

Powerful, but I’ve given up on America, Blaxited in 2017. Foolishly hoped for Kamala, will NEVER make that mistake again. This country is broken beyond repair.

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jborland77.bsky.social•50 days ago

Can’t wait to see this!

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whosjer.bsky.social•50 days ago

Real courage

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ggmajoyc.bsky.social•49 days ago

Keep bringing it to the front of this resistance. You and Luckovich are needed.

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urnevertooold.bsky.social•49 days ago

Ann, please let us know where you go—I will buy a subscription!!

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al1enish.bsky.social•47 days ago

Awesome! You’re artistic touch throughout this documentary will be 🔥🔥❗️

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zuhleika.bsky.social•40 days ago

📌

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christinekooi.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank you for your principled stand, Ms. Telnaes.

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hittielove2.bsky.social•50 days ago

Where will we be able to view this??

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mariannekehoe.bsky.social•50 days ago

Your decision to dump the Post was courageous. We are in awe....

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daveotto.bsky.social•49 days ago

Ann , Contact Mark Cuban. He want to work with you

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buckwylde.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for your integrity and your staunch opposition to yellow journalism and fascism.

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deedeegiese.bsky.social•49 days ago

Please work on demanding President Biden immediately publish the duly ratified Equal Rights Amendment! Time is running out, see https://BidenPublishTheERA.org #BidenPublishTheERA Time is running out to make women persons entitled to relief under the US Constitution! Trump tried to kill the ERA. #ERAis28A

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kathy34.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for being strong. So many, many people are with you today. I’m ashamed of what the Washington Post has become. Servile, sniveling, self-serving Bezos.

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mequantum.bsky.social•49 days ago

Watch this documentary and contrast a time when we had hope. Now we're on the cusp of being overwhelmed by autocrat-promulgated ignorance. https://theamericanrevolution.fm

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ghostoflectricity.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank you for NOT ACQUIESCING AS SO MANY OTHERS ARE in the fascist program to destroy democracy and turn it over to the oligarchs. WaPo, meaning Bezos, has totally caved. I have no use for it anymore. I look forward to seeing your work elsewhere. I'll follow Bluesky on a more regular basis now.

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wes66.bsky.social•50 days ago

Where and when can we see the full documentary?

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jordanqato.bsky.social•50 days ago

My searches have come up empty. It's part of a series called "Draw For Change" but I couldn't find the full video anywhere.
https://drawforchangetheseries.com/episodes/episode-6-democracy-under-siege

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azjlw480.bsky.social•47 days ago

I cancelled my subscription because of WAPO’s censorship of you!!

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shewordcrafts.bsky.social•49 days ago

Welcome to Bluesky!!!

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laitieu9934.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for your services

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michelle1010.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank you for your courage!!

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aec08.bsky.social•49 days ago

📌

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whozitwhatzit.bsky.social•50 days ago

📌

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daringdove.bsky.social•45 days ago

I'm looking forward to watching the documentary. Trump's presidency? Not so much. I'd love to go on a 4 year vacation out of country, but my pocketbook refuses to come up with the money.

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sh60sue.bsky.social•48 days ago

Your my hero 💙

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wendywondering.bsky.social•50 days ago

📌

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hypergraphic.bsky.social•49 days ago

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penny07.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you Ann 🌿

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martamccall.bsky.social•49 days ago

Mark Cuban is trying to reach you.

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calle3915.bsky.social•49 days ago

Mark Cuban is looking for you. You do great work.

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filmandsportslover.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you both for what you do for the voiceless!❤️

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misterzip2.bsky.social•50 days ago

I am inspired by your principled resignation.

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paranoidfactoid2.bsky.social•50 days ago

I'm sorry you quit at WaPo. I'm sure you made the right decision. I've followed and subscribed to your substack. I hope you have much success in this new path of your career.

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gachiru.bsky.social•50 days ago

American democracy is built by billionaires, curated by lobbyists, and framed as ‘for the people.’ The great experiment where the elites set the rules, and the rest vote on the illusion of choice through manufactured consent!

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stevebrant.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank you!

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txcsd.bsky.social•50 days ago

📌

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daburton.bsky.social•50 days ago

@anntelnaes.bsky.social‬, I cancelled my subscription to the Washington Post; I subscribed because of your excellent work!

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nalyd620.bsky.social•36 days ago

I'm afraid to watch. I'm already depressed.

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docdavelo.bsky.social•49 days ago

Thank you for sharing.
And, thank you for your strength and integrity!

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lilligirl.bsky.social•50 days ago

Nice. Where can people access it?

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mynnoe.bsky.social•48 days ago

You are brave and have such character and much strength. Thank you for leading.

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joyouslegacy.bsky.social•50 days ago

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rodawg1469.bsky.social•49 days ago

My respects to you for being courageous and standing up for democracy. I’m with you 1000%.

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bawalker.bsky.social•50 days ago

Ann your departure from the WAPO is courageous and fully supported. Your work is needed more than ever! @washingtonpost.com has lost this household! Will be divesting from Bezos other companies as well! Good bye legacy media!

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ginaburns.bsky.social•50 days ago

You are brave! We did not renew our WaPo. It has turned into the tabloid of Trump. Keep up the good work please!

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stageplay.bsky.social•47 days ago

By censoring you, Bezos and the Post have given more exposure to your cartoon than most cartoons get in a year. Because of your integrity, I am now following you. As a veteran, I salute you. As an American, I applaud you. Bravo, Ann!

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pleasantvalley.bsky.social•50 days ago

One of the regrets I had about killing my wapo subscription after the endorsement fiasco was that I would not be supporting your excellent work.

Hope when whats-his-name called you to ask you to reconsider that you gave him a choice earful.

They can't even be arsed to offer a plausible story

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undone-fornow.bsky.social•43 days ago

✔️💙🎯

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jpin.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you.
Appreciate your work. Will subscribe to your newsletter

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andyrogers.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for your principled stand. WaPo is a disaster.

https://bsky.app/profile/tomtomorrow.bsky.social/post/3leuuhd7jj22s

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geoguy76.bsky.social•50 days ago

I’m following you now. I used to subscribe to the Washington Post but noted it’s slipping into the Fox and CNN cesspool of BS.

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dindin6.bsky.social•50 days ago

📌

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kimnoreen.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for your courage and ethics.

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britsoul.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for your words, your work, your bravery 🩵 Sincerely

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brnqqsusie.bsky.social•50 days ago

📌

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t-jas.bsky.social•48 days ago

We need you more than ever, Ann! You are the best!

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jperryfarm.bsky.social•48 days ago

Ann, kudos to your courage and integrity. You serve as a beacon of hope and an inspiration to do the right thing...always..no matter what. Thank you!

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jperryfarm.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you! Appreciate your courage and principles Ann!

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pua-iki.bsky.social•50 days ago

I'm awfully glad you're at Bluesky. Please keep us posted where you go so we can still find your cartoons.

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timrhughes.bsky.social•50 days ago

The Post does not deserve you. Kudos and best wishes. Yet another sign I was right to be among the 200,000 that cancelled my long term subscription.

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mvcpr.bsky.social•47 days ago

Chilling.

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schmucko.bsky.social•49 days ago

The video on substack won’t play/work for me… here’s YouTube link to trailer:

https://youtu.be/EgzAjIM_-FU?feature=shared

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trueblue77.bsky.social•49 days ago

Mark Cuban
would like
to speak
with you
Ann.🤔💭

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arobbart.bsky.social•53 days ago

How/when can we see this in the US?

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okblubear.bsky.social•50 days ago

That’s what I need to know

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skyfog.bsky.social•50 days ago

📌

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momfordemocracy.bsky.social•48 days ago

Where can the full documentary be found?

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spoont51.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for stand up for free press. And doing what you think is right.

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free-states-human.bsky.social•49 days ago

Ann Telnaes very clearly IS right......

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spoont51.bsky.social•49 days ago

Yep

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bemusedninety1.bsky.social•48 days ago

Thank you for your courage and for not obeying. I want to see this now. 👠Let us know when it is available to view.

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kaijabat.bsky.social•49 days ago

📌

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mercurywoodrose.bsky.social•50 days ago

I am ready for a complete newspaper staffed by all of the fired or resigned journalists from the formerly respectable mainstream papers. Clark Kent would have quit by now

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johnhoey.bsky.social•50 days ago

I've always been a big fan, truly respect your decision, and really abhor media execs' ignoring fundamental journalistic ethics rules, but are there examples of other outlets publishing editorial shots at their owners? Regardless, I'm looking forward to your next cartoon.

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poettreevines.bsky.social•50 days ago

Thank you for sharing. Eli is right. America started as an apartheid nation. Until we teach this, waking people up, we will continue losing to the forefathers real Dream.

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