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Amy Dixon-Kolar
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Folk Musician, Singer/Songwriter, ASL-English Interpreter, Mom, Wife, Friend, Quaker, Active participant in humanity. 🌊 www.amydixonkolar.com, www.songsisters.net, https://amydixon-kolar.bandcamp.com/ 🚫 DMs
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Amy Dixon-Kolar @amyd-k.bsky.social · Jul 4
Nolite Te Bastardes Carborundorum
- with a thank you to @joycewhitevance.bsky.social
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HEADS UP!
Russian troll farms are fabricating videos of celebrities denouncing the Democratic Party, including Ben Affleck, Warren Beatty, Annette Benning, Cher, Jamie Lee Curtis, Robert De Niro, Jennifer Lopez, Cynthia Nixon, and Sigourney Weaver.

DON'T FALL FOR IT.
September 20, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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For those of you who are looking for a way to help those who were impacted by the storms and tornadoes in the greater Gary, IN region - this is a good place to start. At this point, many are still without power and the estimate is now next Tuesday, a full two weeks after the storms. legacyfdn.org
Home | Legacy Foundation
open a fund Donate now Events Grants Scholarships Community Heart & Soul Press Forward We are Lake County’s Community Foundation We invite you to ...
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August 21, 2026 at 1:52 AM
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watchyourrepssc.bsky.social
Great information for the young women today. Many are shocked by these facts! It's why the #GrandmaBrigade is fighting as hard as they did in the 1970s as young women.
August 18, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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saltybitchables.bsky.social
The look of defiance on this young woman’s face as she sits alongside a bunch of Nazis, too cowardly to show their faces in public.

She’s the REAL American Badass. 🇺🇸✊🏻🔥

#ProudBlue #WashingtonDC #AmericanBadass
A young black woman sitting on a train with the KKK.
July 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
amyd-k.bsky.social
Picture of blue skies and boats in a harbor, with the quote: If you see me celebrating the 4th of July, know it's in a No Kings, Diversity makes us stronger, Science is real, Education matters, Healthcare over profit, Empathy is patriotic, Love your neighbor kind of way.
July 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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altusfs.altgov.info
I feel engagement on this is crucial.

Please take a moment to comment.

It’s quick & simple.

No expertise needed.

Core principles of transparency, accountability, public oversight are enough.

This is a test cast for how a violation of norms goes.

Massive public comment sends a strong message.
June 29, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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I think the reason the Reflecting Pool is getting so much reaction is because it's a tangible metaphor for all the failures of this regime. It's a physical manifestation of toxicity, vanity, cost, error, and assigning blame.
June 23, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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We are still capable of creating beautiful, elegant things.

Still capable of conducting ourselves with class, dignity and grace.

Still capable of inspiring others.

Still capable of fighting for the America we ought to be.
June 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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rincewind.run
at last, a worthy target for all the lawyers who tried to bankrupt every teen with kazaa installed circa 2002
purchase-w-purpose.bsky.social Purchase with Purpose @purchase-w-purpose.bsky.social · Jun 17
Millions of copyrighted songs were fed to AI music generators - now there's proof

Suno and rivals are being sued for $150k per song. A sum that would bankrupt these companies and set an important precedent.
Millions of Copyrighted Songs Were Fed to AI Music Generators – Now There's Proof
Millions of copyrighted songs trained AI music generators, and new searchable databases from The Atlantic now confirm which tracks were used.
www.gadgetreview.com
June 17, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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dredf.bsky.social
The Trump Administration plans to move special ed & civil rights offices out of the Department of Ed. These offices oversee IDEA & enforce disability civil rights protections.
Congress created the Department of Ed - and only Congress can change it.
Our statement on this: dredf.org/this-isnt-re...
Large yellow text reading, “Special Education is Under Attack.” Smaller white text explains that the Trump Administration plans to illegally remove special education and civil rights offices from the U.S. Department of Education, which would leave students and families confused, frustrated, and less protected. Below, a wrecking ball hangs beside a tall stack of books, symbolizing threats to education. A red arrow on the right indicates to scroll. A photo at the top shows a student who uses a manual wheelchair with classmates and an educator in a school hallway. Large text asks, “What Is Happening?” The graphic explains that the U.S. Department of Education plans to move the offices responsible for special education and civil rights enforcement to other federal agencies. It states these offices help enforce disability rights, oversee special education services, and hold schools accountable for discrimination. Large yellow text asks, “What Offices Are Impacted?” The graphic explains that the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) helps enforce the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensuring disabled students receive a free public education that meets their needs. It also explains that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) protects students from discrimination based on disability, race, sex, and other protected characteristics. A photo at the bottom shows students working together in a classroom. A red arrow indicates to scroll. A photo at the top shows a student meeting one-on-one with an educator at a classroom table. Large text asks, “Why Does It Matter?” The graphic explains that families rely on these offices to help students with disabilities receive services, supports, and civil rights protections. It states that moving the offices out of the Department of Education without congressional approval is illegal, weakens accountability, makes it harder for families to know where to seek help when rights are violated, and increases delays in receiving support. A red arrow indicates to scroll.
June 17, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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snipy.bsky.social
I've only skimmed the first dozen pages or so of this MN indictment but my initial gloss is that it attempts to criminalize perfectly lawful behavior like keeping track of ICE vehicles and using Signal to coordinate.
Indictment – #1 in United States v. Sant (D. Minnesota, 0:26-cr-00115) – CourtListener.com
INDICTMENT (Unsealed 6/16/2026) assigned to Judge Katherine M. Menendez referred to Magistrate Judge David T. Schultz by USA Sommer Honeycutt as to Isaac Auman Sant (1) count(s) 1, 4, Emmett James Doy...
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June 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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namwella1961.bsky.social
It's easier for Republicans to dismiss those of us disgusted by how awful they are, rather than make the effort not to be so awful.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed #VoteOutRepublicans
June 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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nothoodlum.bsky.social
A Federal Reserve survey finds more Americans going hungry now than during COVID. 10% of households are missing meals because they can’t afford it, & nearly 16% relied on food donations. In Augusta, GA, food banks have 2-to 3-mile lines and people sleeping in their cars.
www.npr.org/2026/05/27/n...
May 28, 2026 at 7:43 PM
amyd-k.bsky.social
Randy Rainbow says it for everyone - Where is the Congress??? youtu.be/X4V7ejdO6Zk?...
WHERE THE HELL IS OUR CONGRESS? | A Randy Rainbow Song Parody
YouTube video by Randy Rainbow
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May 25, 2026 at 9:43 PM
amyd-k.bsky.social
It's not just the Irish President's sister - it's over 400 activists, doctors, journalists and civilians who have been kidnapped!
May 21, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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janevoter2018.bsky.social
From Jess Craven:
Let’s call Senate Majority Leader John Thune at (202) 224-2321 or (605) 225-8823 or (605) 334-9596 AND House Speaker Mike Johnson at ‭(202) 225-4000‬ or ‭(318) 840-0309‬ or ‭(337) 423-4232‬ and say:
“Hi, I'm calling the Majority Leader / Speaker to demand that they get back to DC immediately and reconvene Congress. Donald Trump is committing war crimes and threatening the genocide of the Iranian people and Congress is nowhere to be found. It's insanity. Get back to DC and do something. Preferably impeachment. He's a dangerous lunatic; he cannot remain in power. Thanks.”
April 7, 2026 at 7:16 PM
amyd-k.bsky.social
Wherever you are today, whatever the reason you are marching, standing on the side of streets, holding signs, virtually join in - know that MILLIONS of people are in solidarity with you, doing the exact same thing. Proud of ya!! #NOKINGS
March 28, 2026 at 12:17 PM
amyd-k.bsky.social
If you can't be there in person, you can still be there!
March 26, 2026 at 9:03 PM
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timothysnyder.bsky.social
No Kings. Find your event for this Saturday, March 28th.
www.nokings.org
#NoKings
March 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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schultziepie.bsky.social
70 Million Women will be disenfranchised with the passing of the Save Act! An amendment to allow married women to keep their voting status was introduced & THE GOP VOTED AGAINST IT! We are in a WAR WITHIN OUR OWN COUNTRY! Wake up & CALL YOUR SENATORS NOW!
#pinks

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March 19, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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#ChicagoBotanicGarden orchid show #macromonday
Macro picture of orange, yellow and white orchid from the Chicago Botanic Garden orchid show Close up of white, pale purple and pale yellow orchids Closeup of three purple, fading to pale purple orchids with tiny yellow centers
March 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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March 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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mutsy67.bsky.social
What they failed to calculate is that women are used to being tired - we've got this!
March 8, 2026 at 7:31 PM
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mluckovich.bsky.social
February 19, 2026 at 7:42 PM
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crindivisible.bsky.social
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
February 14, 2026 at 2:37 AM