The attack on free speech
This article by Prem Thakker who writes for Zeteo substack, has been following the story of Mahmoud Khalil the organizer of the pro Palestine event the took place on the campus of Columbia university. He was arrested by ICE agents and now seems to be missing according to this article.
https://substack.com/home/post/p-158701081?source=queue
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Originally Posted By u/Primary-Purple5140 At 2025-03-09 11:06:43 PM | Source
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50501 Protesting Anti - Dictatorship, Anti - Hate Sign/Chant/Slogan Ideas
"It's land of the free, not the land according to me"
"Pro - Slave, Anti - Gay, Women have no say, Anti - USA, Donald Trump needs to go away"
“We’re not ruled by a monarchy, be snarky to oligarchy and defy Nazis”
“Hating Jews and those different than you and your crew should be old news”
“MAGA isn’t prada, it’s nada”
“Don’t be a quitter, stop the next Hitler”
“Hate never made America great”
“Donald Trump’s heart is indecent, we need impeachment”
“Two faced, fallen from grace, remind Trump of his place”
“Project 2025, more like Nazi propaganda in disguise, open your eyes”
"Tears are pouring, democracy is snoring and Trump is still snorting"
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Originally Posted By u/StevenTheDW At 2025-03-09 10:52:18 PM | Source
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Illegal detention of US legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil, student activist. How can we help him?
I participated in the airport protests the last time the Trump administration tried to violate the rights of green card holders by refusing them entry into the US. My father is a green card holder. This is bullshit. How can we help Mahmoud Khalil? Where can we protest?
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/09/nyregion/ice-arrests-palestinian-activist-columbia-protests.html?unlocked_article_code=1.204.Gz8O.n3JAwRxrzYZv&referringSource=articleShare
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Originally Posted By u/D_Brooke At 2025-03-10 12:43:42 AM | Source
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Youth Protest in Georgia
With everything going on in the world, wanted to point out a big protest going on in Georgia (one of the swing states Harris lost this election). On March 20th, the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition, which to my knowledge is entirely youth-led, is having a TON of young people to the Georgia State Capitol throughout the day to testify to lawmakers and advocate for their OWN future. Who’s in?
Link in Comments ⬇️
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Originally Posted By u/saifhsn07 At 2025-03-10 12:46:19 AM | Source
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It's time for democrats to create their own "Project 2025"
It seems as though there is no unified movement right now on the left (besides a few powerful leaders), but instead a deafening lack of action. The time is NOW for leaders to start planning for the next election, not 2027 or 2028. Can we start calling congressional democrats to request that they start drafting a plan, especially one that ensures an administration like this can never occur in the USA again? Most of them sure don’t seem busy with standing up to what is happening right now, so the least they could do is help catalyze change within the Democratic Party. It is time to redefine, as conservative democracy is no match to the MAGA movement.
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Originally Posted By u/Big-Hedgehog-1481 At 2025-03-09 10:28:17 PM | Source
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An open letter to the former Presidents of the United States
Dear former Presidents of the United States of America,
President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama and President Biden, the American people need your help. Our government, the will of the people, is under attack. We are being infiltrated from within by billionaire oligarchs who hold their own interests above all. We are bending to foreign powers that we, until recently, considered evil. Our friends across the world are watching in horror as the United States turns its back on an ally in the midst of a brutal war for democracy. The government programs you championed are being dismantled with reckless abandon. The country and the world are lesser for it. Our rights to liberty and free speech are being dissolved.
Each of you has held the highest, most sacred office in our land. You were each a beacon of leadership to the world. You tirelessly dedicated yourselves to our country and through your sacrifices and dedication, America was strong and free and prosperous.
We call on you once again, Mr. Presidents, to stand for freedom and democracy. Americans must unite as one people with one voice to say that enough is enough. We cannot be complacent while the Trump administration and Elon Musk destroy generations of American progress and goodwill.
Please, join together as one voice and denounce the actions of the federal government. Remind us of our American values and resolve. Publicly make a statement that Americans deserve better and the world deserves better from the United States of America. Remind your former constituents of what is important and what is at stake. Encourage us to take peaceful, meaningful action as our republic allows and demands of us. With your endorsement, the American people would be empowered and unified like we have not been in many years.
You worked tirelessly for the American people when you held our highest office. Please, Mr. Presidents, the American people need you one more time.
Sincerely,
We the People of the United States of America
Shameless plug: https://www.change.org/HelpUsMrPresidents
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Originally Posted By u/Independent_Skirt301 At 2025-03-09 05:50:34 PM | Source
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Whether Trump is a Russian Asset or Not is Mute - It Doesn't Matter
Halting military aid and intelligence to Ukraine is a telling indicator of Trump's intention to make Ukraine surrender. It is the single action that is akin to giving aid to Russia with the express purpose of defeating Ukraine. This goes against our history of defending democratic countries and against the wishes of the American people.
As such, it doesn't matter if Trump is a Russian asset or not. His actions speak for themselves.
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Originally Posted By u/rpfene At 2025-03-09 04:51:15 PM | Source
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THE PRESS DOESN'T KNOW UNLESS WE TELL THEM
I heard sage advice from a former reporter, we have to reach out to the press AHEAD of protests to get them to show up.
The local press are normal people without agendas that are covering an endless amount of info. They are not going to know what we are doing unless we loop them in ahead of time.
Call/text tip lines Email reporters Reach out on social media
GET THE PRESS INVOLVED!!!!!!
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Originally Posted By u/Oenewodkkoalalns At 2025-03-09 12:39:12 PM | Source
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I need all the proof and sources you have about Donald trump stealing the 2024 election.
We all know it was bullshit but I need something to point to as proof.
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Originally Posted By u/SnooObjections6152 At 2025-03-09 07:03:31 PM | Source
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Trump's Sickness Infected America
I have been struggling to understand why so many people are drinking the kool aid. This video explains how & why some sectors of a population will embrace a mentally ill leader. It points out how the illness spreads and how it destroys us all. It’s an hour long, but I found it helpful in explaining the chaos we are in. Maybe this will help you, too.
https://youtu.be/oo3yM8iVd74
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Originally Posted By u/NevermoreForSure At 2025-03-09 09:23:00 PM | Source
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Do not be discouraged
The large Stand up for Science Protest shows that our movement, and others like it, are growing! Take heart! See if we can protest in more places, and merge the events.
Galvanize, organize, mobilize!
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Originally Posted By u/Soft-Principle1455 At 2025-03-09 01:15:06 PM | Source
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An update on the boycott
I live in a major US city. This morning I was out distributing the remainder of my first batch of flyers and I went to Home Depot. This is normally a full parking lot on the weekends and I'd say it was less than half full today. So I went over to the nearby Target and I was shocked. It was about 25% full and also normally packed. The boycotts are crushing big businesses.
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Originally Posted By u/findingmike At 2025-03-09 03:32:29 PM | Source
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Going to DC to protest alone
I have canceled the plans I had for spring break and am heading to DC. I have seen enough online and I feel obligated to go. I am coming to do more than just protest, I need to hear what the people have to say. I am from a small city with no response to what's going on. Since I am heading down alone, where can I find people to hear? Where will the largest groups be? I have been to DC enough times to know my way around the mall and I am staying 2 blocks from the white house.
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Originally Posted By u/KnickCage At 2025-03-09 10:29:43 PM | Source
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Presidential Savings Time
Congress is proposing a new bill titled: Presidential Savings Time
In this bill, we turn the clocks ahead 4 years!
All those in favor say Aye!
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Originally Posted By u/YouWorkForMoney-Com At 2025-03-09 02:16:21 PM | Source
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Get the Word Out on FL's Apr. 1st Special Elections
I am posting to do my part and let people know about the two upcoming congressional seat special elections. I didn't find out about this until far too recently - fewer people know about this than you think. If we get the word out, we may be able to flip the house of reps by April 1st!
To flip the house of reps, the following democratic candidates are running:
Gay Valimont (FL-1, representing Pensacola, Navarre, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, etc.) - https://gayforcongress.com/
- Please note FL-1 has more veterans than any other district in Florida. Gay Valimont has been fighting hard to support veterans in this district, especially now with the 40% projected cut to VA services. She promises to work night and day to build a full service VA hospital in her district if elected. Currently, their VA is running at 140% capacity and worsening in light of recent events. If you know veterans in this area, let them know about her!
Josh Weil (FL- 6, representing Daytona Beach, South Saint Augustine, and Palm Coast, Outer Ocala, Leesburg, and Sanford, etc.) - https://joshweil.us/
Reach out to Floridians, and let people know about it! Ask any republicans or undecided voters you know to consider voting blue, just for this special election, purely as a tactical vote; the narrower congress is, the less comfortable our politicians get, meaning they will have to work faster to bring tangible benefits to struggling americans rather than wasting time on culture / trade wars that ultimately gamble with our support funds for veterans, social security, and the cost of everyday goods like groceries and gas.
I'll reiterate, reach out to fed workers, Floridians, anyone hurting from economic uncertainty and the skyrocketting costs of everyday expenses due to this fruitless trade war with our allies and ask them to consider supporting the strategic vote this upcoming special election.
Thanks y'all. Keep fighting the good fight.
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Originally Posted By u/8BitOfTheWestCoast At 2025-03-09 07:12:00 PM | Source
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