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Paula McBeth
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#NoKings Virginia Beach #Virginia
Protester holds sign that says: “PROTECT TRANS RIGHTS” Protester holds two signs that say: “DON'T TREAD ON ME, DON'T TREAD ON MY KID” on a trans flag background, and “HANDS OFF MY FAMILY” Protester holds a signs that say: “Trump Sucks” and another in a Pink Unicorn Inflatable suit holds a sign that says: “SILENCE = CONSENT” Protesters holds signs that say: “Melt Ice”, “DIVERSITY NOT DICTATORSHIP”, and “HATE is a choice of the WEAK!”
March 29, 2026 at 12:25 AM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#NoKings Virginia Beach #Virginia
Protesters wears a shirt that says “DICTATOR: our least favorite kind of tator” Protester in a brown Among Us suit holds a sign that says: “There’s a TYRANT Among Us” Protester holds a sign that says: “You’ve seen him dance, God knows he don't need a ballroom” Protesters hold a large sign that says: “THE EUROPEAN CONFERENCE OF NAACP BRANCHES & TIDEWATER PROFESSIONAL NETWORK ASKS ALL TRUE AMERICANS TO UPHOLD OUR CONSTITUTION & DECLARE… NO KINGS/DICTATORS”
March 28, 2026 at 11:47 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#NoKings Virginia Beach #Virginia
No Kings protester holds a sign that says: “How can ONE man ruin the lives of so many millions of people all over the world? Where are those checks & balances?”
March 28, 2026 at 11:17 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#NoKings #VABeach
March 28, 2026 at 5:58 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
Red Pillar Hibiscus in bloom
Close up of two blossoms on a Red Pillar Hibiscus surrounded by smaller buds and green leaves. A small insect sits on one bud in the upper left hand corner
June 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#NoKings #Protest #NorfolkVA
Protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds a sign that says “WWII MY UNCLE FOUGHT FASCISM IN ITALY NOW WE FIGHT FASCISM IN USA” Protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds a sign with a colorful drawing of groundskeeper Willie (from The Simpsons) that says “YOU WANT TO MESS WITH IMMIGRANTS THEN MESS WITH WILLIE!” Protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds sign that says “SUPPRESSION OF FREE SPEECH, MASKED AGENTS ABDUCTING PEOPLE INTO UNMARKED VEHICLES, UNLAWFUL TROOP DEPLOYMENT ON U.S. STREETS, AUTHORITARIANISM, ABORT THIS FASCISM NOW! NO KINGS” Protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds a sign that says “You thank me for my service while dismantling EVERYTHING I fought for”
June 14, 2025 at 8:43 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#NoKings #Protest #NorfolkVA
Protester at the No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds a sign with a colorful drawing of Trump’s head in clown make up that says “NO CROWN FOR THE CLOWN”, another sign says “IF THIS WAS REALLY ABOUT CRIMINALS WHY DID YOU ELECT ONE” Protesters at No Kings march in Norfolk VA wearing “PROTECT THE DOLLS” shirts hold signs that say “GENDER CONFIRMING SURGERY HAS A <1% REGRET RATE!!!!” and “RESIST AND PERSIST” Protesters at No Kings march in Norfolk VA hold signs that say “GOOD TROUBLE” on a bright red poster, and “NO KINGS, SLAY, QUEENS” with a rainbow flag. Protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds a sign that says “I PREFER MY ICE CRUSHED” with a drawing of a hammer coming down in a large ice cube.
June 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#NoKings #Protest #NorfolkVA
A protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds a sign that says: “NO KINGS IN AMERICA” and is wearing a shirt that says “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH” Protesters at No Kings March in Norfolk VA hold signs that say “CHECKS & BALANCES” and “PUTIN MUST GO” Protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds a large sign with an illustration of Kim Jong Un, Putin, and Trump standing in front of tanks that says: “ AUTHORITARIANS LOVE MILITARY PARADES -FOR THEM!” Protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds sign that says: “BILLIONAIRES DON’T CARE IF WE DIE”
June 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#NoKings #Protest #NorfolkVA
Protester at No Kings march in Norfolk VA holds sign that says: “WHEN CRUELTY BECOMES NORMAL, COMPASSION LOOKS RADICAL”
June 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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resistoligarchy.bsky.social
Patriot front hanging signs in dangerous fashion in #norfolk #virginia
On 64 and Norview, already removed by 7am.

This one still up tho
June 14, 2025 at 1:28 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#NoKings #Protest #NorfolkVA
June 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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chicky.bsky.social
some members of congress need to immediately get on a plane and go camp out in el salvador until we get these people back
April 14, 2025 at 10:18 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#HandsOff More than 2,000 people protested today in Norfolk VA
April 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#HandsOff Norfolk VA
Hands Off protest in Norfolk VA, protester holds a sign with an illustration that looks similar to the monopoly man in top hat logo with Xs for eyes. The text around the circle says “EAT THE RICH, FEED THE POOR” Hands Off protest in Norfolk VA, protester holds sign that says “STOP Musk, Trump, Hands Off Health Services, Veterans Benefits, LGBTQ+, Elections, National and State Parks, Transgender, NPR, Taxes (less for the poor), Greenland, Canada, Women’s Rights, No to tariffs” Hands Off protest in Norfolk VA, protesters hold signs that say “THIS IS NOT A CHURCH” over a picture of the Capitol Building and “MY BODY MY BUSINESS MOTHERFUCKER” Hands Off protest in Norfolk VA, Hampton Roads for Palestine Protesters hold Palestinian flags and signs that say “ETHNIC CLEANSING IS A CRIME, Free Palestine”, “HANDS OFF PALESTINE STOP GENOCIDE”, and “CEASEFIRE NOW” there is also a “Veterans for Peace” flag in the background.
April 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
#HandsOff Norfolk VA
Hands Off protest in Norfolk VA, protester holds sign that says “SO BAD, EVEN THE INTROVERTS ARE HERE” Hands Off protest in Norfolk VA, protester holds sign that says “PUTIN ISN’T OUR FRIEND, TRUMP ISN’T OUR SAVIOR, MUSK ISN’T OUR GOD” Hands Off protest in Norfolk VA, protester holds sign that says “Preventing us from learning is Fascism 101, HANDS OFF our Educational Systems, Science, Museums, AND BOOKS” Hands Off protest in Norfolk VA, protester holds sign that says “If billionaires paid their fair share, we could end poverty -maybe even world wide. Why is it okay for Musk and his billionaire buddies to hoard their wealth while millions struggle? Compassion and empathy belong in our government.”
April 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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chadstanton.blacksky.app
A lot of people like to dismiss racism as insubstantial to material realities but we’re watching a nation burn trillions of dollars in wealth to entrench a racial system of domination.
April 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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apmcclellan.bsky.social
PLEASE JOIN US AND SHARE THIS INFORMATION! This is a rally (not a march). Bring posters and signs, wear your message on your shirts and hats. Make your voice heard!

#thisisnotnormal
#saveourdemocracy
#teamdemocracy
#handsoff

www.mobilize.us/virginiagras...
Hands Off Coastal Virginia! Downtown Norfolk Organized by COVA Coalition & Indivisible · Virginia Grassroots
This event is part of the national Hands Off initiative. No need to sign up in both places! COVA Coalition and friends Indivisible, Red Wine and Blue, Community Circles, Network NOVA, Virginia Grass...
www.mobilize.us
March 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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joanwestenberg.com
When people say 'politics is too divisive now,' what they really mean is 'I was more comfortable when certain groups suffered quietly.'
March 29, 2025 at 12:48 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
Protest 3-14-25 #NowDC #14thNOW #Veterans
Protester holds a sign that says “GOP WANTS TO: TAX VA DISABILITY PAYMENTS, END PAYMENTS FOR VETS RATED < 30%, MEANS TESTING FOR VA DISABILITY, REDUCE PAYMENTS BY 30% AT AGE 67, END VA HEALTHCARE FOR PRIORITY GROUPS 7 + 8 (1 MILLION VETS)
March 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
Protest 3-14-25 #NowDC #14thNOW #Veterans
A protester wearing a green army helmet, camo pants, a shirt that says “DON'T BLAME ME. I didn't vote for the Coup-loving Cunt Grabber”, and a button that says “Black Voters Matter” is holding a sign with a large photo portrait of a young Marine in USMC dress blues in the center. The text around the photo says “Here's my fucking suit, How's that captain Bonespurs Trump”
March 15, 2025 at 10:42 PM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
Protest 3-14-25 #NowDC #14thNOW #SocialSecurity
Protester holds sign that says: “LET THE RULING CLASS TREMBLE, OUR RESISTANCE IS REAL, WE HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE, YOU REALLY WANT TO MESS WITH SOCIAL SECURITY? YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHO YOU'RE FUCKING WITH”
March 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reposted by Paula McBeth
harikunzru.bsky.social
The ‘can machines do creative writing’ thing is mostly a distraction from the use of the machines to go through text and images to cancel grants and put people on deportation lists
March 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
paulamcbeth.bsky.social
Signs from Stand Up for Science 2025 protest in DC 03/07/25 🧵
#StandUpForScience2025 #USprotests #PROTEST
Protester sits on stairs near the Lincoln Memorial, their shirt says “Beneficiary of Trans Mice Studies”, a sign in front of them says “DOGE DOESN’T PASS PEER REVIEW” Protester holds sign that says “TICKED OFF ENTOMOLOGIST” with drawings of two ticks on it Protester holds sign that says “SCIENCE Saves Lives” “TRUMP & MUSK Ruin Them” Protester holds sign that says “SCIENCE PREVENTS BRAINWORMS” There is a drawing of a brain next to Lowly Worm (a character from Richard Scarry’s Busytown series)
March 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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philplait.bsky.social
This is a great summary of what's going to happen with the budget and what can be done. Bottom line: CALL YOUR REPS

Read the whole thread.
bbkogan.bsky.social Bobby Kogan @bbkogan.bsky.social · Feb 26
House Rs just passed the budget resolution, the first step in their process to enact a bill that'd kick millions off Medicaid & cut SNAP down to just $1.60 per person per meal on avg while cutting taxes for the top 0.1% by $278k - all while increasing the debt

🧵on what's to come and WHERE TO FIGHT
February 26, 2025 at 2:56 AM