mpowerdance.bsky.social
@mpowerdance.bsky.social
We create dance art and performance based in San Francisco, California 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 Follow https://substack.com/@mpowerdance https://www.mpowerdance.net/
created November 12, 2024
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Democracy Action Network (@democracyactionnet.bsky.social) reposted
Donald Trump can't win the 2026 midterms fair and square - so he's trying to cheat by calling up his cronies in red states and asking for seats. California: YOU have the power to stop him. Vote YES on Prop 50 to defend fair elections and STOP Trump's election rigging.
FRANCE 24 (@france24.com) reposted
Soudan : plus d'un millier de morts dans un glissement de terrain à Tarasin, selon un groupe armé
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
Way to rise up San Diego Labor Day ✊
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
DC MUSIC FESTIVAL HAPPENING NOW 9/1
Dr. Jack Brown (@drjackbrown.bsky.social) reposted
“Get it all on record now. Get the films. Get the witnesses. Because somewhere down the road of history some bastard will get up and say that this never happened.” Dwight D. Eisenhower
The Smokin Grasshopper 🦗🍃 (@smokingrasshopper.bsky.social) reposted
I Got one question 🙋🏻♂️ Do you think Don jr Erick and ivanka will bury their dad next to mom at the golf course? ⛳️ 🪦🪦🤣
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
Portland, Maine crowd as Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner takes the stage today.
Antonia 🦋🦋🦋💙💙💙Democratic Election Judge, Autism Awareness (@antonia2024bsky.bsky.social) reposted
This 👇👇👇
Mike Walker (@newnarrative.bsky.social) reposted
May Day Strong, a coalition of dozens of labor and advocacy groups, organized more than 1,000 protests and other events in more than 900 cities. The nationwide push, backed by the AFL-CIO, is dubbed “Workers over Billionaires.” thehill.com/homenews/sta...
David Ho (@davidho.bsky.social) reposted
They should do it anyway for the environmental benefits.
Harry Dunn (@libradunn1.bsky.social) reposted
Thank you on this labor day!!
Robert Garcia (@robertgarcia.bsky.social) reposted
This week, Oversight Committee Dems are meeting with many of the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. We will listen to their stories and continue our work to seek justice against anyone responsible for these horrific crimes.
Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) reposted
Los Angeles, CA Music Festival 9/1/25
Anton Gerashchenko (@antongerashchenko.bsky.social) reposted
This is nothing else but a hybrid war that Russia wages against Europe Let's name things as they really are:Russia has made an assassination attempt of the President of the European Commission Russia has been jamming GPS-signals over many Eastern Europe countries that are in its immediate vicinity
Elizabeth Alice Croydon (@misslizzy.bsky.social) reposted
Evict the President 💙🇺🇸
Richard Power (@wyrdsofpower.bsky.social) reposted
Thank you to the fascist death cult formerly known as the Republican Party - for selling this country like a crack addict selling its baby - and special shout outs to John Roberts and Mitch McConnell for ensuring that Trump could return to power & finish his treasonous mission
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social) reply parent
The pundit piranha had no qualms to force Biden out on age related mental decline but can’t take a bite to stir the piranha frenzy when it comes to Trump. Nichols, Brownstein, Foer, Kristoff, Friedman, Dowd, Krugman, Scarborough, Reiner, Clooney, Miller, Tapper…
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social)
Where are your coordinated attacks for Trump to dropout Tom Nichols, Ron Brownstein, Franklin Foer, Nikolas Kristoff, Thomas Friedman, Maureen Dowd, Paul Krugman, Joe Scarborough, Rob Reiner, George Clooney, Tim Miller, Jake Tapper…? Cowards? @muellershewrote.com
Richard Power (@wyrdsofpower.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
And if the cabinet won’t adhere to their oaths, then Congress must. Short of that, independent media must call for his resignation and demand he stand up for at least one hour and answer questions from reporters - muellershewrote.com 3/
Richard Power (@wyrdsofpower.bsky.social) reposted
Trump hasn’t answered questions or spoken publicly since last Tuesday There’s clearly something wrong w/ his gait, his health, his hands & heart, & since corporate media refuses to call for his resignation as they called for Biden’s in 2024, I will - muellershewrote.com 1/
Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted
Congrats Louisiana on being ranked the worst state for 2025. I'm sure Mike Johnson fighting Gavin Newsom harder than he ever fights for any of you will fix that.
Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) reposted
"Nobody wants to be a cop [in DC]. They were abused. They were spit on." "When you when you say they were abused and spit on, I'm assuming you're talking about January 6th, correct?" "All you guys want to do was bring up J6 about the answer to everything."
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social)
Minneapolis child murderer and massacre shooter Robin Westman was apparently indoctrinated by Russian terrorism as well as the great replacement theory of the Republican Party. @olgalautman.bsky.social
Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
See here: www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/...
United Farm Workers (@ufw.bsky.social) reposted
Let's give a shout out to the men & women who labor in the fields to put food on our tables. #WeFeedYou #LaborDay. Mandemosle un saludo a los hombres y mujeres que trabajan en el campo para poner comida en nuestras mesas. Thank you Ignacio Gomez for letting us use this art
Khashoggi's Ghost (@urocklive1.bsky.social) reposted
Trump limits National Guard assignments to 29 days at a time to keep the called up service members from getting healthcare and housing benefits while on duty. And the NG troops are catching on. Stereotypical Trump. Don't give those losers and suckers an extra dime. www.rawstory.com/trump-infuri...
Richard Power (@wyrdsofpower.bsky.social) reposted
Because these are the same people - Jake fucking Tapper repeating it with a straight face, Seb goddamn Gorka booming it like Dracula in a tracksuit, Steve Bannon frothing - who built an entire campaign on Joe Biden being physically unfit for office - @jojofromjerz.bsky.social
Phil Lewis (@phillewis.bsky.social) reposted
Rudy Giuliani suffered severe injuries in a car accident last night, according to his spokesperson
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Why is the Draft Dodger-in-Chief trying to drag us into a war with Venezuela? The claim is that drug cartels are so out of control they’ve been designated an international terrorist organization, so we need to send warships. But we’re denying Venezuelan’s asylum claims who fled for their lives. 🤔
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
There's only one way to stop the rumors about Donald Trump's health: a press conference. Why won't he talk to the press, and why isn't the media doggedly demanding it?
Luca Migo ❌👑 (@victinibcn.bsky.social) reposted
Program of Monday and Tuesday. Labor Day is also Resistance Day! Fight your freedom and your rights.
MF (@maford.bsky.social) reposted
New protest song by Neil Young… came out in last few days “Don’t want no fascist schools, don’t want no fascist rule. There’s big crime in DC at the White House “ youtube.com/watch?v=8B9A...
Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 (@chariselee.bsky.social) reposted
A United States Army veteran shows up to the protest against Trump‘s military occupation of Washington DC. He is heartbroken over the misuse of military personnel in our nation’s capital.
conifergirl.bsky.social (@conifergirl.bsky.social) reposted
This protest is scheduled for Washington DC on September 2nd
My America 🇺🇸 (@oldamerica.bsky.social) reposted
Thousands of protesters shut down the streets of DC in protest against Trump’s takeover
Rolling Stone (@rollingstone.com) reposted
Neil Young Responds to Donald Trump’s Takeover of DC With Vicious New Protest Song ‘Big Crime’
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
RADDATZ: One of the things they are trying to do in DC with the National Guard is have them back up local law enforcement WES MOORE: They are picking up trash
PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes.bsky.social) reposted
Spotted in DC
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
Judge Blocks Flights Sending Hundreds of Children Back To Guatemala “It is a dark & dangerous moment for this country when (Trump) chooses to target orphaned 10-year-olds and deny them their basic legal right to present their case before a judge” www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
I'm still waiting for the relentless onslaught of media demands for a press conference and calls to resign.
Lee West (@whodat35.bsky.social) reposted
Khanna and Massie to hold press conference with #Epstein victims. Rep. Ro Khanna also told NBC that he is confident his discharge petition has the numbers to reach the finish line on the House floor. www.politico.com/news/2025/08...
Robert Reich (@rbreich.bsky.social) reposted
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare. Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed. Getting big money out of politics. Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages. If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
William "Chip" Nagel (@cto1usn.bsky.social) reposted
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
☮☮😸😸☮☮ (@catsforpeace2.bsky.social) reposted
But its ok to have this administration with no checks and balances? www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
whattheactualf.bsky.social (@whattheactualf.bsky.social) reposted
Good morning 🦋💙🦋😂😂😂
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
Life for Palestinians in Gaza has gotten worse under Trump, not better. So where are Jill Stein and Cornel West now? They aren’t leading protests in DC outside the White House, no rallies. Almost like the whole 2024 thing was just performative.
jollygoodginger.bsky.social (@jollygoodginger.bsky.social) reposted
No caption needed.
jollygoodginger.bsky.social (@jollygoodginger.bsky.social) reposted
Ryan is still in jail and being denied his right to see council. All for sidewalk chalk.
Maple Mama (@maplemama20.bsky.social) reposted
@jollygoodginger.bsky.social is in DC with other vets right now standing up for democracy. He's playing General Milleys speech on repeat for them today 💜 #LoveTheVets!
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
DOGE wasn’t a cost-cutting venture. It was a data mining operation for private interests. Trump opened the gates to the castle from inside for invaders with bad and greedy intent to plunder and exploit.
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social)
The active cover-up involving Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell has been going on for decades. In 2007, Epstein was able to score a sweetheart plea deal that allowed him to escape federal prosecution. @katiephang.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=OH7W...
Tiffany Drastic (@pdxeleven.bsky.social) reposted
Now THIS is resistance 🔥 🚨WATCH🚨
Nick Knudsen (@nickknudsenus.bsky.social) reposted
Malcolm Nance has BRILLIANT advice about how we can oppose the federal occupation of American cities! Please watch and PASS IT ON!!!
Eleven Films (@elevenfilms.com) reposted
🚨LIVE FROM D.C. We’re getting into “Fun Trouble” warfare with Malcolm Nance and even Jolly Good Ginger drops in for a salute! DISCOVER what “Fun Trouble” warfare means!! 💥 📺 WATCH NOW: youtu.be/q_rynwYBHsw?...
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social)
In Indonesia, demonstrations sparked by public outrage over lawmakers' housing allowances amid economic inequality. Civilian was killed when he was hit by an armoured vehicle, several people later died when they jumped from a building that protesters had set on fire. youtube.com/watch?v=2vGa...
Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) (@axidentaliberal.bsky.social) reposted
This is why Trump’s Big Ugly Bill increased ICE’s budget by $170.7 billion More than the military spending of most countries, and more than the US appropriated for the FBI, DEA, ATF and Marshals-combined Trump is amassing an army to employ against Americans in blue states And Illinois is up first
DrDinD.bsky.social (@drdind.bsky.social) reposted
Proof of life?
Senator Mark Warner (@markwarner.bsky.social) reposted
Clean energy isn’t “woke.” It’s an essential part of our energy future and saves us all on power bills. This administration’s war on offshore wind and solar is just going to raise Americans’ utilities.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
Yikes, JD Vance better hope JD Vance doesn’t hear about this!
Institute for the Study of War (@thestudyofwar.bsky.social) reposted
MORE ⬇🧵(1/6) Russia launched another large-scale combined drone and missile strike against Ukraine on the night of August 29 to 30 — the third combined strike with over 500 drones and missiles since the August 15 US-Russia summit in Alaska. isw.pub/UkrWar083025
The Last Mile with USAID (@thelastmileusaid.bsky.social) reposted
Disinformation is not abstract. It tears families apart. This essay follows a son calling his mother through grief, cancer and lies, showing how love can endure collapse and how democracy, like health, survives only through daily care and persistence.
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social)
Republicans worship on the altar of unrestricted gun laws. @glennkirschner.bsky.social @stephaniemiller.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=Q7x9...
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social)
Lil’ Smoky is ungrateful! Could JD be the snake in Trump's administration that takes him down? @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=HurU...
💙💙🤔CJ🤨🤣🧐💙💙🇺🇸 (@cnice59.bsky.social) reposted
Boycott them from yhis point on. Keep our money 💰 out of their stores and restaurants! Do them like Target and Walmart! www.cnn.com/2025/08/28/b...
Alt CDC (they/them) (@altcdc.altgov.info) reposted
KKKaroline Leavitt refers to Dr. Monarez as “Ms. Monarez.” For women with a doctoral degree (not an MD), this is extremely offensive coming from a woman whose biggest accomplishment seems to be suckling from the teat of a weird man-baby with cankles and horcrux hands. #sexism #tradidiots
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Whatever happened to Keith Schiller? Subpoena Keith Schiller: Met Trump in 1999, did bodyguard work for him, by 2004, worked for Trump fulltime, quickly became his head of security. Several Witnesses Have Brought Up Keith Schiller, Trump’s Bodyguard. Where Is He? www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/n...
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social) reply parent
Whatever happened to Keith Schiller? Subpoena Keith Schiller: Met Trump in 1999, did bodyguard work for him, by 2004, worked for Trump fulltime, quickly became his head of security. Several Witnesses Have Brought Up Keith Schiller, Trump’s Bodyguard. Where Is He? www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/n...
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social)
JD Vance says he’s prepared to become president ‘If God forbid, a terrible tragedy happens’ The vice president said he ‘couldn’t think of better on-the-job training’ than his time in office. BTW—JD Vance spends most of his time on vacation! www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social)
Donald Trump went missing from the public and from the press pool on Thursday and Friday as his health appears to be deteriorating before our eyes and JD Vance says he’s ready to fill in if “tragedy hits.” 😭 @meidastouch.com youtube.com/watch?v=4vAd...
Ron Filipkowski (@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social) reposted
He may be alive, but he’s definitely not well.
Governor Gavin Newsom (@governor.ca.gov) reposted
California is getting safer. Homicides down 20% Robberies down 19% All within this year. And we're deploying CHP officers to more regions across the state to keep this momentum going.
Sheryl Weikal, still wishing ill on JK Rowling (@leftistlawyer.com) reposted
If you're arrested in Illinois protesting the planned ICE HQ in North Chicago, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at sheryl@weikallaw.com. As always, I will take as many cases as I can.
Elizabeth Warren (@warren.senate.gov) reposted
NEWS: Walgreens just got taken over by private equity. Private equity has a record of running companies into the ground. Walgreens could be the latest victim: closing more stores, service plummeting, workers losing their jobs, and eventually bankruptcy.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
@nealkatyal.bsky.social: “You’ve got the president who's imposed the largest tax increase on American consumers since 1993 … and he did it without Congress saying one word. That is not our constitutional structure.”
mpowerdance.bsky.social (@mpowerdance.bsky.social) reply parent
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AnneCW (@annecw.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
I just now searched NY Times for info on Trump's illness or bruised hand or health concerns - nothing came up. They spent weeks covering Biden's age after the debate. Their bias is quite stunning.
Olga Nesterova (@onestpress.onestnetwork.com) reposted
No press pool, no cameras… even I’ll say it’s weird.
Simon Rosenberg (@simonwdc.bsky.social) reposted
In a new post I write about how Dems 1) can't approach the upcoming budget talks as traditional negotiations w/the governing party 2) have a big opportunity w/Trump's tariffs to show we are with the people and they the oligarchs - and we need to seize it 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/a-court-ru...
Timothy Snyder (@timothysnyder.bsky.social) reposted
Talk to Putin, then fire your Russia expert. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
UPDATE: The firefighter Trump’s ICE goons arrested in Washington was on track for legal status. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The Lincoln Project (@lincolnproject.us) reposted
"Congratulations to President Donald Trump and his whip-smart administration on turning America’s brave National Guard troops into the most expensive gardening crew in human history." https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2025/08/28/trump-national-guard-picking-up-trash-dc/85853498007/
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
“For the second time in less than a month, the Justice Department abruptly dropped charges against a client represented by Brad Bondi, the brother of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.” Must be nice! abcnews.go.com/US/doj-drops...
Richard Power (@wyrdsofpower.bsky.social) reposted
Vital perspective. Must watch. Please share. "It's important in this moment to understand ... the Civil War amendments were the first & most consequential opportunity for this country to be a true democracy" - @sifill.bsky.social Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz joined by Sherrilyn Ifill
The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) reposted
"She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it. She was not protecting lives at a gate in Iraq; she was forcing her way through windows in the Capitol to stop the peaceful transfer of power." New from @markhertling.bsky.social:
James Hughes (@dystopian-fashion.bsky.social) reposted
Television legend Stephen Colbert has just signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a 7-episode series.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
🚨BREAKING: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe (R) reinforced GOP power grabs sweeping the country, calling a special legislative session Friday to redraw congressional districts and weaken the ability of voters to pass laws through ballot initiatives. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Carter P. Hayes (@allchronology.com) reposted
Garcia: “We finally heard from the Epstein estate. They’ve agreed to provide the actual Epstein book, along with other documents that haven’t been made public yet.”
Richard Power (@wyrdsofpower.bsky.social) reposted
Could JD be the snake in Trump's administration that takes him down? - @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social
Ian Coldwater 📦💥 (@lookitup.baby) reposted
Old Soviet joke for today: A man walks into a newsstand every day, looks around, and leaves. After a long time of this, the owner says “Can I help you find something?” “I’m looking for the obituaries.” “The obituaries are in the back of the newspaper, comrade.” “Not the one I’m looking for.”
Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social) reposted
The Rev took attendance…
David Ho (@davidho.bsky.social) reposted
I hate parties but if the news is true, party at my place like it’s 1999.
Colin Oreilly (@colin0reilly.bsky.social) reposted
Today would be a great day for the pedophiles in DC to release the Epstein files!!!!!!
darren32359.bsky.social (@darren32359.bsky.social) reposted
NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com) reposted
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Russia is attempting to destabilize Germany, including targeting its infrastructure, and therefore Berlin is in direct conflict with Moscow.
Kate from Kharkiv (@kateinkharkiv.bsky.social) reposted
Dear Americans, welcome to the thrilling game of ‘Did this dictator die or just disappear for a day?’ We’ve been playing it with Putin and Lukashenko for decades. Enjoy the suspense.
Mark Hertling (@markhertling.bsky.social) reposted
“…I am infuriated that the Air Force plans to grant military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt. She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it.” My latest in @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/honoring-a...
stuartpstevens.bsky.social (@stuartpstevens.bsky.social) reposted
Todd Blanche is acting like a mob lawyer because he is.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted