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Writer, Editor, Writing Coach, Teacher. Minnesotan, Francophile. Author of Demystifying the French; and A Long Way from Iowa: From the Heartland to the Heart of France. https://linktr.ee/JanetHulstrand
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I have studied relations between Russia and the European far right for years, and while there may be ideological similarities between the two sides, Russia’s primary goal in this cooperation is to weaken Europe — politically, socially, and economically. 1/2

www.facebook.com/reel/5345371... #music #indierock #Lille #SamJo

👇👇👇Read this please…

“Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and redeem the soul of America.” - John Lewis Bravo, ex-NFL player Chris Kluwe for this act of civil disobedience against MAGA 🇺🇸

A federal judge says the 14 states suing Musk and DOGE for acting unlawfully have a serious constitutional case, but won't freeze their activities... for now

Good! 👇

Come *on* Dems! PLEASE STEP UP!!! Stop normalizing corruption!!! @kenmartin.bsky.social

The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...

Musk and his team were given access to federal payment systems. Here’s how to back up all your data and documents. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/14/b...

📣 DC friends - please consider supporting this rally on Wednesday, February 19th!

Here's the ad Jeff Bezos didn't want people to see. Wouldn't it be a shame if lots of people saw it anyway?

The post below by @simonwdc.bsky.social is a really good read (and I rec subbing). Key point: 17 GOP reps are vulnerable in 2026 and hedging against current party demands. Slide 1: A list of vulnerable Reps Slide 2: Call to action NOW if you live in those districts.

RESIST! Lots of people already here in UNION SQUARE, on 14th street. The energy is electric. Join us! WE THE PEOPLE are the fourth branch of government! #PresidentsDay #ResistTheDictator #StouptheCoup #RiseandRssist

Quotable: “Donald #Trump’s appeasement of Vladimir #Putin makes Neville Chamberlain look like a principled, courageous realist. At least Chamberlain was trying to prevent a major #European war, whereas Trump is acting in the middle of one.” -Timothy Garton Ash, for the #ECFR ecfr.eu/article/trum...

I cannot stress how an overwhelming number of Americans would be outraged by this if they knew it was happening. So tell them. You low information voter friends. Your Trump-ish relatives. Tell them. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/17/b...

Trump signed 60+ executive orders in a month—none were for you. He let billionaires loot, dismantle, & dodge justice. Now, they’re tearing at the Constitution to stay in power. We must fight back. Monday, Feb 17 at your state capitol. 50 states, 50 capitols, 1 protest.Stand up: www.fiftyfifty.one

If you read one thing today read our latest piece we just posted. This one is a very important one. Please consider reading and sharing it with your friends, family, and neighbors. And as always, please share your thoughts and ideas. I am also going to post all of the text here as a thread. 1/

A SENATOR is now posting about the........ ECONOMIC BLACKOUT on February 28‼️ 💥💥 YES! This is really growing! Keep sharing it on all social media platforms! 📣📣📣 #blackout228

Adams is still mayor. We’re hitting the streets to demand that he be removed from office. Join us tomorrow to demand that our leaders use their power to remove Mayor Adams, for the sake of all New Yorkers. 🗓️ Sunday Feb. 16 📍2 PM ⏰ 1 Center Street RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/emerg...

We need to make #CourageIsContagious a trending hashtag and amplify these acts of integrity, bravery, and fidelity to the rule of law. Thank you, SDNY attorneys, for leading by example

I LOVE this poster. This is what we have to do! (Listening to @LaurenceTribe discuss our current situation is also a very good thing to do.) #resist #engage #DontGiveUp

And one more #FridayReads today. Just wrapped up a fascinating conversation with Samuél Lopez-Barrantes, author of The Requisitions, one of the selections in my online class for @politicsprose.bsky.social #books #fiction #WWII #Poland #Lodz #resistance www.samuellopezbarrantes.com/the-requisit...

How to #resist 101

Let's all help boost this book on its launch date. (Full disclosure I have not read it yet, but I *know* it will be good--it's by David Downie!) #books #memoir #love #war #family #WWII #Resistance #Italy #California #FridayReads

In early 2024, Georgia protestors started flying US flags when US lawmakers showed them even the slightest solidarity. This is why visible international support is necessary, especially when fighting against oligarchy, impunity, and autogenocide. We all have the same enemy. #3E

(📣) The 6th book in the NYT-bestselling Proof Series is here. It’s the first one about Musk. $6 gets you not only the full book but a) the 4th book in the Series, b) the 5th book in the Series, c) access to 425 more PROOF reports for a month. Please pass the word on. Worked myself to death on this.

Exactly right.

Rep Stansbury showing the way THANK YOU 🙏

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Thank you, @politicsgirl.bsky.social ! And I agree WHERE ARE OUR LEADERS?!?!!? NOW is the time we need them. NOW is the time for them to speak up!

I don't understand why every Democrat member of Congress isn't already doing this. A handful are, but where is the leadership coordinating this? You had their Project 2025 fascist manifesto 2 years in advance. How are you suddenly surprised that they're doing what they said they're going to do?

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I realized today that Trump, Musk, DOGE, Vance, Miller, Vought and their many collaborators have broken so many laws already that they know they have to destroy our government and entire way of life to stay out of jail. This is all or nothing. We should respond accordingly.

All true. 🙁

NEWS: Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee, has blocked Secretary Rubio from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave tonight while legal matters are pending. He may also Rubio to recall 500 placed on leave already. He says it's a "very limited" restraining order.

Yesterday’s live is now on YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?featur...

Trump/Musk/Rubio w/USAID: - Illegally vaporized agency, reducing headcount from 14k to 296 - potentially killing millions in next few weeks - Abrogated contracts, clinical trials, food delivery, etc - destroying America's global reputation - world's richest man killing world's poorest for sport

Americans (and everyone else) should stop paying attention to "the man behind the curtain." He has no idea what he's talking about & his main job is to distract. So. Don't be distracted.

DEMOCRATS: The time to fight is NOW. They want to exhaust us, distract us, and keep us quiet. Don’t turn away. Don’t give up. Rest if you need to, then get back in. Persist. 📢 Call your reps. Post. Organize. Show up. We fight together. #Resist #StayLoud #FightBack

Cowards. And fools. 😠

We researched events held across the country yesterday, and can confirm that there were protests in all 50 states against Trump.

There have been MASSIVE protests this week across the country. If you took any videos or photos from the protests, or have seen great videos or photos of them online, post them below! Let's show the world that the pro-democracy community is just getting started!

Hi all, I'm a WIRED journalist on the science desk. If you're a government scientist or federally funded researcher with info to share about the Trump transition, please feel free to contact me securely on Signal: emullin.06