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Lots of red white and blue and delightful signs at the Northwest Houston suburban protest.

Possibly relevant to journalists, for unclear reasons, the Gov. Walz press conference playing back on YouTube has a LAG perhaps as much as 7 minutes. Versus the YouTube video playing back within the Bluesky web platform.

"We are here to tell Mr. Donald Trump - we are not going to bow to fascism. We are not going to bow to authoritarianism."

Better crowd shot from the front of Houston City Hall

Jose Cruz Astros jersey spotted

Something I'm noticing: Lots of guys handing out tiny American flags here. I've yet to actually see any Mexican flags, except for a split American/Mexico flag

a few signs i've seen so far - lots of science-themed signs in Houston

Here's some of the crowd gathered in Houston ahead of the official 10am start time

pretty small police presence set up across the street from Houston City Hall

Yeah those meds I thought I took I did not in fact take. It’s been a very low memory time for me right now.

Kings are stupid and no one should have them, but especially Canada. Sorry not sorry, it’s inherently a colonial institution. Shiny hat wearing decrepit inbred corrupt old fuck doesn’t even live here.

Democratic legislators and their staff should be developing specific security training to respond to political violence, including training with firearms.

Good morning from Downtown Houston, where I'll be posting scenes from today's "No Kings" protest at City Hall. It's overcast and rain is in the forecast, but there seems to still be a good turnout so far.

5 Sensory Experiences of Prison. A writer shares what he sees, hears, smells, touches and tastes.

i like Juneteenth because I think it's good Galveston gets a thing. When was the last time Galveston had a thing?

had someone tell me to prep for tear gas while i'm covering. at least here in houston the "No Kings" thing is done with some law enforcement coordination, not sure how much. obviously things can always go sideways but big difference.

i'm the only person on this houston METRO bus listening to Sleigh Bells

“PERADE”

lots of signs on my bus downtown to the protest

note to self: stop switching the pocket you keep your train ticket. that first pocket was fine.

I see we’ve reached the “straight up murder Democratic lawmakers” stage of Trumpism kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

Do y'all know anyone can subscribe to the Blacksky moderation labeler? When someone pops into your mentions who is a racist a-hole, you're pre-warned he's not worth your time. See: "Antiblack Harassment"? Gtk, right? The labeling is manual by humans. I've never seen that labeler make a mistake!

Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller June 14,1946

Two Minnesota Democratic lawmakers — Sen. John Hoffman and Rep. Melissa Hortman — were shot overnight, along with their spouses, by someone impersonating a police officer. Their conditions are not known as of this time. www.fox9.com/news/melissa...

Isn’t this a Bridgerton plot point lol

Somebody's shooting Democratic lawmakers in MN, dressed as a cop.

Happy flag day

Happy Marxist Revolution day to all who celebrate

Is there any human more fucking annoying than the one that thinks you work for him when you don’t fucking work for him

Nancy By Ernie Bushmiller June 14,1945

Well, that was quick. I'm pretty sure we should all stop saying that the shooter in Minnesota was dressed like a policeman and just assert that there is no longer any way to know whether or not anyone is or isn't law enforcement. Because that is the truth.

i'm no protest expert but i can say this: don't put your name on a list that's easily accessed through a subpoena

Developing story…2 democratic Minnesota lawmakers have been shot. By a white guy dressed as a cop. kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

[big inhale] This is too much to ask; I realize. But would it be possible for people NOT to respond to reports of political shootings with grand predictions? Like rushing to be the first to declare there is a civil war? There'll be plenty of time for analysis later. Maybe hold the jokes too?

Fritzi Ritz By Ernie Bushmiller August 26,1938

I’d take the greenhorn over scandal-ridden crook and sex pest any day

And there’s another asshole blocked.

I’m sorry but how do you compare “resigned in disgrace” to “is too green”? At least find some kind of personality flaw for Mamdani, for fuck sake

KSTP-ABC in Minneapolis reporting two lawmakers shot by a gunman impersonating a police officer.

It's on! Today early voting begins in NYC's primary elections. Full early voting sched below. Check your poll site: findmypollsite.vote.nyc Today is last day to request a mail-in ballot. Request here: requestballot.vote.nyc Don't sit this one out. Make you voice heard!

CELEBRATING SLUGGO SATURDAY

“But somewhere I read of the freedom of assembly. Somewhere I read of the freedom of speech. Somewhere I read of the freedom of press. Somewhere I read that the greatness of America is the right to protest for right.”

Striking the Heart of the Iranian Regime, Netanyahu Looks to His Legacy Patrick Kingsley www.nytimes.com/2025/06/13/w...

IDF: Seven soldiers were lightly wounded in Saturday's Iranian missile strike on central Israel www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Yes exactly. No we probably won't "save democracy" today but you will experience a feeling of community and fellowship that is buoying to the spirit, personally and collectively.

The Trump Administration does not have the Mandate of Heaven

I’ll be at a Drag Story Hour defense for much of the afternoon. Before that, I might drive around and check out some of the local #NoKings protests. Good luck to everyone protesting today!

Was Iran really racing for nukes? Israel says so, but there are grounds for doubt www.economist.com/middle-east-...

I doubt this surprises any of y’all

Iranian commander killed in Israeli airstrike oversaw Shahed drone supply to Russia 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 kyivindependent.com/irans-comman...

Plenty of legal and security advice out there for protestors, but the number one tip I seriously encourage everyone to remember is to stay hydrated.

In #Gaza the starving gather in militarized zones for food that might not arrive. Internet is down, info cut. People are shot or shelled by Israeli forces daily. Fuel is almost out. Dead & injured are hand carried to hospitals that are choked off by expanding displacement orders. - Jonathan Whittal

Amirali Amini - killed by Israeli strike in Tehran 🇮🇷 ‎He was a member of the Iranian taekwondo team. ‎

Fearing Netanyahu's "poison machine," Shin Bet agents hesitant to probe his aides | Gidi Weitz www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Israeli fire kills 23 people in Gaza, many at GHF aid site, medics say www.reuters.com/world/middle....

Obviously the cops can instigate violence at any protest and everyone should remain cautious, but if you just want to go to a big protest like the ones in most cities today and stand on the outskirts and observe and add your body to the numbers you can and should and you will be fine.

Today's the day. Get your body in the street if you are able. Let's ruin the shit out of Trump's birthday.

Back of the envelope, only 0.4% of Americans have gone to Trump rallies. J6 only involved ~10k chuds and that was with free bus rides to the Capitol. Obviously sucks that Trump won a plurality in '24, but it's easy to overestimate the breadth and depth of his support.

Drone images show the destruction in Rishon Lezion -Gush Dan region, TA- following an Iranian ballistic missile attack this morning. 2 people were killed and dozens were wounded in the attack. (Photos: Rishon Lezion Municipality drone team) @manniefabian.bsky.social

Seeing a lot of talk about people donating to bail funds for these bad-ass veterans. DC has no bail. Most likely, these veterans did a post and forfeit, meaning they were processed on site, had to pay a small fine, usually $50-$75, then released. If anyone has heard differently, let me know?

Drone images show the destruction in Rishon Lezion -Gush Dan region, TA- following an Iranian ballistic missile attack this morning. Two people were killed and dozens were wounded in the attack. (Photos: Rishon Lezion Municipality drone team)

“It says that many of them were successors to Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the "father of the Iranian nuclear project," who was allegedly assassinated by 🇮🇱 in 2020. -says dozens of intel researchers "worked on a secret project aimed at tracking key nuclear scientists in 🇮🇷 over the course o/several yrs."

wild that there's no PAC or small consultancy that just constantly hammers Republicans on harboring and promoting pedocons; unironically it's probably the highest leverage investment a liberal aligned donor could make and Republicans would hate it www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The IDF names the 9 Iranian nuclear scientists it assassinated in the opening strikes of its operation against Iran's nuclear program early Friday, and details the efforts to kill them. @manniefabian.bsky.social TOI

Re-upping this from last week. Please give @groundice.bsky.social a follow.

Spent yesterday evening doing kitten transport for a local rescue group. These guys were dropped off at a busy shelter and luckily, a foster was able to take them in. The kittens need socialization, which the foster will be able to give them, and were very grumpy and hissy.

“At noon on one day coming Human strength will fill the streets Of every city on our planet Hear the sound of angry feet With business freezed up in the harbor The kings will pull upon their hair” #NoKingsDay #ItWontTakeLong @ferronferron.bsky.social youtu.be/GVXq76emXDk?...

Hey, @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social, this you? 🙂 Gorman Rd, I-95 overpass in Maryland. Photo shared by a comrade on Friday, June 13. #NoFascistsNoKings

I also need people to stop holding out for a better past.

Happy No Needy Amin Day! We’re taking it to the streets! #NoKingsDay

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youtu.be/gpRmwWclXIk?...

gonna get out of bed and carpe this diem, just one Balatro run first [hard cut to noon]

hell of a day for a military parade

Benjamin Netanyahu must be stopped @moustafabayoumi.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Rafah is gone. Razed to the ground. It's not the only city decimated by the Israeli army The scale of destruction wrought by Israel stands out even among the most extreme wartime cases in modern history www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...

Seeing far too many people sharing AI slop. Even people who were protesting it. Don't use AI, even if it trashes the right. Just don't. It's immoral, damages the climate, steals from artists and is shitty.

How a Once-Resistant Trump Decided to Back Israel’s Attacks on Iran Trump sought to persuade Israel to delay its military operation, but he shifted course after the strikes began www.wsj.com/world/middle...

lol I genuinely forgot the No Kings protest was a counter protest, no one I know is talking about the Birthday Boy Parade everyone’s excited for protests

Every time you hear an estimated count on the protesters tomorrow, take a brief moment to multiply it by $200

Simon’s Rock — Losing a place that challenged minds btwberkshires.com/community/pe...

i believe all of this except the tipping part

Thank you, Elizabeth Blodgett Hall for your stewardship, one we all carry as we Rock Forward. 💚🦙 This week has been one to both rip our hearts out and one to reaffirm the best, brightest and the most beautiful and unbreakable bonds. #SimonsRock #EarlyCollege www.facebook.com/share/r/1EPZ...

The best part of dating someone during the end of the world is that sometimes I get to hang out with him and not doomscroll for 8 hours.

oh hey in case you were looking for a lens that totally blows, i got you covered.

GOOD NIGHT, OTTO

Info you need to know.

henry rollins being in heat is really funny

“Why don't you buy a nice Scottish island or a farm and start a JK commune for traumatised Terfs.”

tfw you know you have a Pentax-K to EF adapter somewhere in the apartment but you just can't find it

gonna go ahead and block this guy who got some main character juice earlier today but if you want some more evidence that he’s a complete piece of shit

Western Mass is in the Resistance! #NoKingsDay

Heads up, Austin!

Imagine that. Who could ever have predicted?

The only king I recognize

happy early voting eve new york don’t forget to put out cookies and milk for the early voting reindeer

“It’s a little titty twister but for dicks! Okay, haven’t had coffee yet”

This is going to irritate the fuck out of me for how good it’s going to be. I sort of memory holed the last workshops of my degree so I looked up my notes from John. I wish I’d taken more workshops with him, but nonfic was never a really serious pursuit.

Let's get out there, stand together and protect each other. *We* are this country. That's the important thing

This just doesn’t feel like a useful frame to be heading into protest season with. Also, people who directly get their asses beat by the cops do tend to blame the cops? We’ve seen this happen?