Progressive Politics

(Photo is missing Hawaii, & Alaska that had protests too)

Just wanted to let you all know it wasn't 3 million it was 5.2 million people that protested from latest number. But it will grow a lot bigger with each protest. 5.2 million out of 347 million total population so far

Sources:

https://bsky.app/profile/altnps.bsky.social/post/3lm5nnz5ook2q https://bsky.app/profile/50501supporters.bsky.social/post/3lm6venrdgk2q https://bsky.app/profile/50501movement.bsky.social/post/3lm6n3uqpec2r

Anywhere on Bluesky they say it's 5.2 million

Also let's all get more people onto these platforms/apps/websites to grow together (Most of these are on Bluesky via @)

The more united we all are in-person, & online the better. With each person on these, taking action, inspiring each other, & collaborating that makes us all stronger. Adding to the resistance with an extra person/people who can put any skills they have to use or be taught how to help. So please try these out, then get others on board, & recommend communities/organizations/people getting things done to follow/help out by doing with them

Recommendations:

(They all have entries about them on alternativeto.net as well)

• Windows➡️Linux Mint @LinuxMint, Pop!_OS, or Fedora Workstation @fedora.fosstodon
• Android➡️LineageOS @lineageos.org, or GrapheneOS @grapheneos.org
• Reddit➡️Lemmy (Let's get people on this community, & others)
• Discord➡️Revolt @revolt.chat
• Twitter➡️Bluesky @bsky & Mastodon @joinmastodon
• Slack/Telegram➡️Matrix (Via Element App) @matrix.org
• Zoom➡️Jitsi Meet
• Messages/Calls/File Sharing➡️Session @session-app
• TikTok➡️Spark @sprk.so
• Instagram➡️Flashes @flashes.blue (Android version comes the sooner the Creator hits their funding goal)
• Facebook➡️Diaspora
• YouTube➡️PeerTube @joinpeertube
• Substack➡️Ghost @ghost.org
• VRChat➡️Resonite @resonite.com (Can be played on Desktop without a VR Headset or Setup. Free on Steam as a fun way to pass time)

KDE, Tuxedo Computers, & e/OS/ make great open-source hardware.

Also a cool project to look into is Automotive Grade Linux for open-source cars. So no one tampers with what we drive

Finally, look into these:

• Run For Something @runforsomething (If you are 40 or under apply for office this year. They help you learn and have over a 1,000 candidates serving the U.S. today, with over 7,000 more in pipeline out of 600,000+ positions across the whole country. They need more candidates from us. The people))

• Elias Law Group @eliaslawgroup (They are basically forming the Elias Rangers Law Force (That's what I call them) fighting back against all this with many many many lawyers, & other law officials in their corner)

• Vetsat @vetsat.bsky.social (They are veterans uniting the active duty, reserves, & retired military people against all this. If you know anyone that is military sens them there to work with them)

• Linux Foundation @linuxfoundation/ Open Source @opensource/ Its FOSS @itsfoss (They all cover open-source, & Linux software & hardware project that can power everything and anything to be fully free)

• Indivisible @indivisible/ 50501 @50501/ HandsOff/ Tesla Takedown/ etc (The ones that are doing these protests)

You can do it. We can do it!! Getting all of us together here and those other platforms!! Let's rise!!!

cross-posted from: https://50501.chat/post/93776

We are building a massive, visible, national rejection of this crisis—and today’s numbers are proof that the people—the majority—are taking action to stop a hostile government takeover.

Because let’s be clear: We do not have a functioning democracy anymore. Trump and his billionaire allies have dismantled our system of checks and balances, stacked the courts, silenced dissent, and declared themselves above the law.

They are disappearing people, attacking universities and the free press, and purging agencies meant to protect the people—from the environment to civil rights to public health.

This is not politics as usual. This is a hostile takeover by billionaires, corporations, and authoritarian enablers.

They are gutting the country for parts—and selling us out in the process.

They are not leaders. They are traitors to the people of this country.

So we are building a People’s Movement. And history shows that when just 3.5% of the population engages in sustained, peaceful resistance—transformative change is inevitable.

But we have to earn it. And we have to fight for it.

We may no longer have a functioning democracy—but we still have a chance to restore it. The window is closing though. And we are the ones who must rise to meet this moment.

So here’s what you can do: 📱 Use the 5 Calls app or Resist Bot to contact your elected officials—every single day.

🎤 Demand town halls. Show up at their public appearances.

🚫 Boycott the corporations funding this hostile takeover.

🗣️ Talk to your friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors. Don’t let them sleep through this moment.

📸 Share protest footage, updates, and facts on social media. Amplify the truth—because the billionaires are trying to drown it out.

📲 And follow us to stay connected, get updates, and join future actions.

We are not alone. We are not powerless. And we are not backing down.

#50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #50501 #ImpeachTrump #HandsOff #April5

Originally Posted By u/FiftyFifty1Movement At 2025-04-05 07:56:36 PM | Source

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cross-posted from: https://50501.chat/post/93978

I may just be a random person on the internet. I'm not from the US.

In my work I do often work with tourists from the US. It has been very hard to tour you guys around for the past few years. Just explaining about my country and my city, I've been able to see many Americans just melt away during my hour and a half tours. Its been tough seeing the quiet desperation behind the eyes of many.

You have not only just risen up to stand and fight for what you think is right. You have done much more than that. You have taken the first step of not taking the abuse no more. You have just shown the world you are no longer able to just sit idly by and do nothing.

You came out in numbers at the first nationwide protest. Your media may not be covering it all too much nationally yet (or correct me if I'm wrong). But its on the news in my country. I am betting you it is on the news all around the world too. And please keep this momentum going!

You have not only inspired many more that share your values that couldn't go to these protests or didn't believe in these protests. You have inspired many more souls to speak up and root for your cause. I don't often speak on socials or even mingle in debates. But this time I felt I needed to speak out in support of what you are doing.

I am rooting for each and everyone of you. Seeing those images, seeing those videos of you guys out en masse. That's the Americans I grew up looking up to as a European with shared western values. Its good to see those values are still there and you guys are fighting for them. Not only for yourselves...

With all the negativity you guys have been receiving on the subs everywhere, I felt the need to give you guys this heartfelt message from someone that dearly cares about the state of your country and the world as a whole.

Awaken that French fighting spirit in your blood, Show them and anyone unwilling to listen, what Freedom really means. You are in control of the country you live in and this is the way to get that back!

In my country it's often said; "we either have to pump together or drown together". Meaning we don't have to agree but we do have to solve this together. (we just have mother nature to remind us of this)

(If any of this message comes of condescending I apologize for this beforehand. English is not my native tongue and my writing style is rather direct, one of the few reasons I rather stay quiet.)

Originally Posted By u/Mstr_me At 2025-04-06 05:51:46 AM | Source

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Anna Feder worked at Emerson College in Boston for 17 years. For 12 of them, she ran the school’s exhibitions and festivals program and curated the Bright Lights Cinema Series, which screened documentaries about liberation struggles, social justice, and marginalized communities.

According to a civil lawsuit filed by Feder against the college this week, the school administration never interfered with her programming until 2023, when she scheduled a screening of the film “Israelism,” a documentary by Jewish filmmakers about young American Jews coming to reject Zionism. Following Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack and the start of Israel’s assault on Gaza, Emerson leadership pressured Feder to cancel the planned November screening.

Ok, so cutting to the point.

The Red Scare got us here.

The US needs a movement to funnel people into ways of helping each other.

Many are lost and afraid, we hope this effort will be able to fill that need.

So we're creating the American Resistance Network.

The American People, are not for sale. We will resist by any means necessary, and any means possible.

Through a decentralized network. We will aim to supply the food banks that Trump and Musk have cut funding to.

We encourage members to organize in their local communities. To do all that they can, and all that they must. In these, uncertain times.

We are all suffering from this late stage of Capitalism.

https://ccaps.umn.edu/story/7-effective-steps-start-community-garden

https://github.com/revoltchat

https://github.com/GoteoFoundation/goteo

Everyone is encouraged to spin up a server, and start the Revolution.

There's a server added here, but the intent is for people to run their own nodes in their communities. Stay safe out there.

GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to arrange for the return of a Maryland man to the United States after he was mistakenly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison, while a U.S. government attorney was at a loss to explain what happened.

The ruling rejected the White House’s claim that it lacks the power to retrieve Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran national, because he is no longer in the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has corrected deportation errors in previous years, according to Abrego Garcia’s attorney and legal experts.

DemocracyNow.org

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.today/post/26836618

https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/map/

Ramallah, April 3, 2025—The autopsy report for a 17-year-old Palestinian child detainee who died in Israeli custody at the end of March indicates that he likely died from a combination of starvation, dehydration from colitis-induced diarrhea, and infectious complications all compounded by prolonged malnutrition and denial of life saving medical intervention.

Walid Khalid Abdullah Ahmad, 17, died while held in Israeli custody in Megiddo prison in northern Israel on the morning of March 22 after collapsing in the prison yard, according to documentation collected by Defense for Children International - Palestine.

US military aircraft bombed a reservoir in the Mansouriya district of Al-Hodeidah Governorate in western Yemen, cutting off water to more than 50,000 people, Al-Masirah TV reported on 2 April.

“As a result of enemy attacks on the Al-Senif water reservoir and the Water Resources Administration building in the Mansouriya area, more than 50,000 citizens were left without water supplies,” the Yemeni channel stated.

Renewed US bombing of Yemen is compounding an already dire situation made worse after US President Donald Trump cut US humanitarian aid to the country.

Economic populism is getting so popular that Republicans are now pretending they are Communists

cross-posted from: https://50501.chat/post/86350

Here's and idea: if your cost of goods has been increasing or is set to increase due to Trump's tariffs, instead of rolling that cost increase into your total to your customers, add it as a separate line item on your invoice and title it "Trump Tariffs" or something similar.

Trump loves getting credit for everything, we should give it to him each and every time we deliver a price increase to customers so they know who to thank.

Originally Posted By u/whisperpickler At 2025-04-03 09:49:58 AM | Source

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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/20355968

The preachers, who a UC spokeswoman said were not affiliated with campus, left by 4 p.m. Shaikh said it wasn't their first time there.“Today it was particularly aggressive,” Shaikh said. “They were berating students walking by.”

Trump announced a minimum tariff of 10% on imports, with the tax rate running much higher on products from certain countries like China and those from the European Union. It’s “plausible” the tariffs altogether, which would rival levels unseen in roughly a century, could knock down U.S. economic growth by 2 percentage points this year and raise inflation close to 5%, according to UBS.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27707000

• You’re his property’: Embattled Mississippi sheriff used inmates and county resources for personal gain, former inmates and deputy say

• "Melvindale’s most polarizing police officer" tasers black woman over expired tabs

• Inmate dies in Anoka County Jail

• Police Chief says three un-named cops who attacked a deaf black man while looking for a white suspect have been suspended *without pay for one day

• Man died after being hurt then neglected for a week in Huerfano County Jail, family says

• Anne Arundel County sheriff’s deputy charged with child sex abuse

• Inmate dies in Jefferson County Jail

• New Orleans cop arrested, accused of stalking

• Inmate dies in Lower Manhattan Criminal Court jail cell

• Oklahoma cop arrested for sexually assaulting woman during traffic stop, threatening to put her in jail if she didn't engage in sexual act

• Inmate dies in Marion County Jail

• Trouble follows this cop wherever he goes

• Inmate murdered in Monterey County Jail

• ‘Not a threat’: California cops dumped black double amputee out of wheelchair then shot him 11 times as he tried to hobble away, family’s lawsuit states

• Inmate dies in Montgomery County Jail

• New Jersey police chief accused of turning department into 'Animal House'

• Inmate dies at Morgan County jail

• Driver wouldn't pull over for traffic violation, so Alabama cops chased vehicle into fatal wreck

• Fort Worth police didn’t investigate Tarrant jail deaths; Texas says there are no consequences.

• Driver was "peeling out," so California cops chase vehicle into fatal wreck

• Inmate dies in Troup County Jail

• Driver wouldn't pull over for traffic stop, so California cops chased vehicle into fatal wreck

• Over suspected stolen car, California cops chase vehicle into wreck, killing bystander

• Suspected drunk driver wouldn't pull over, so California cops chased vehicle into fatal wreck

• Driver wouldn't pull over for traffic stop, so Michigan cops chased vehicle into fatal wreck

• Driver wouldn't pull over for traffic stop, so Ohio cops chased vehicle into fatal wreck

   
Note: When reading news coverage from any corporate-owned source — a newspaper, TV station or network, etc — the facts are generally factual, but the slant favors the rich and powerful.

   
Previously

If humanity stays on current course, warns top insurer, the "financial sector as we know it ceases to function. And with it, capitalism as we know it ceases to be viable."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27793730

Timestamps and Generated Summary below:

Video Description:

RBN Roundtable w/ R.E.A.L. | Revolutionary Education & Action League | ORGANIZING in Florida | LIVE

#usa #america #florida #orlando #real #realorlando #organizing #activism #workers #live

Timestamps:

1. 00:00:00 Start
2. 00:01:06 Intro
3. 00:05:13 Introducing REAL Orlando!
4. 00:08:53 Why Start this Organization?
5. 00:21:38 How Do You Deal with Possible Infiltration?
6. 00:34:19 How Do We Deal With Gathering Resources?
7. 00:47:42 REAL Orlando HQ Fundraiser
8. 00:57:49 How Can You Start Organizing Locally with One Person?
9. 01:12:07 Closing Statements & Lessons Learned
10. 01:27:37 Patron Shout-Outs
11. 01:31:57 Read Chats & Outro

Generated Summary:

This YouTube video features a live roundtable discussion between members of the Revolutionary Blackout Network (RBN) and R.E.A.L., a Marxist-Leninist mutual aid and education group based in Orlando, Florida. The main topic is R.E.A.L.'s organizing work in Orlando and their approach to community building and political action.

Key Points:

• R.E.A.L.'s Formation: R.E.A.L. formed due to dissatisfaction with existing 501(c)(3) organizations and the Democratic Party, seeing them as ineffective and ultimately serving the interests of the ruling class. They were inspired by the success of historical revolutionary movements, particularly the Black Panther Party's survival programs.
• Ground-Level Organizing: R.E.A.L. focuses on direct action and community engagement through initiatives like the People's Free Kitchen (providing meals) and the People's Freedom Farm (growing and distributing food, incorporating education). This approach allows them to build relationships, understand community needs, and connect with people who might not otherwise engage with their political message.
• Political Education: A core aspect of R.E.A.L.'s work is political education. They integrate this into their mutual aid programs, believing that material support is crucial for building trust and making their political message more relatable.
• Security and Infiltration: The roundtable discusses the risks of infiltration and the importance of security measures, emphasizing community networks and a strong commitment to their political line as key safeguards.
• Fundraising and Resources: R.E.A.L. discusses their fundraising efforts, including a campaign to establish a headquarters, and offers advice to others seeking to raise funds for similar initiatives. They emphasize the importance of engaging with local businesses and community members.
• Addressing Fear and Individualism: The discussion addresses the fear of government retaliation and the importance of collective action over individualism. They encourage viewers to join existing organizations and learn from experienced organizers.
• Critique of the “Legacy Left”: The hosts and guests critique certain figures and organizations on the left, accusing them of prioritizing fundraising and maintaining a comfortable status quo over genuine revolutionary action and community engagement. They specifically call out individuals and organizations for failing to support grassroots movements and for their perceived hypocrisy.
• Call to Action: The video concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to get involved in local organizing, support R.E.A.L.'s fundraising efforts, and attend their upcoming fundraiser and educational forum.

Highlights:

• The passionate and insightful discussion about the challenges and rewards of grassroots organizing.
• The detailed explanation of R.E.A.L.'s programs and their impact on the community.
• The frank and critical assessment of the limitations of traditional left-wing organizations.
• The inspiring call to action and the emphasis on building a truly revolutionary movement.

About Channel, Revolutionary Blackout:

Blacking Out Corporate Propaganda and Educating for a Revolution.

“You can jail a Revolutionary, but you can’t jail the Revolution.” -- Fred Hampton (1948 - 1969)

We should focus our actions, time, and resources on Direct Action, Mutual Aid, and Community Outreach. If you do engage in Electoral Politics do not support the Duopoly (Red or Blue Team). No War but Class War!

The layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services slashed the staffs of major federal aging, disability and anti-poverty programs, leaving the future of those programs uncertain.

At least 40% of staff got layoff notices and many were turned away at the front door Tuesday when they showed up for work at the Administration for Community Living, or ACL, which coordinates federal policy on aging and disability. That's according to the agency's former director under the Biden Administration, Alison Barkoff, who says she talked to multiple members of her former staff.

The agency funds programs that run senior centers and distribute 216 million meals a year to older and disabled people through the Meals on Wheels program.

"The programs that ACL implements improve the lives of literally tens of millions of older adults, people with disabilities and their families and caregivers," says Barkoff, now director of a health law program at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health. "There's no way to have these RIFs and not impact the programs and the people who rely on them."

Last week, the announcement of the coming layoffs at HHS said that ACL's responsibilities would go to different parts of HHS.

But Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's guide for reshaping government, had suggested ACL take on work on special education services once the Department of Education was dismantled. It's not clear where that work will be done now.

In addition, every staffer was laid off from the Division of Energy Assistance, according to two employees who lost their jobs on Tuesday, Andrew Germain and Vikki Pretlow. The office runs the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, which helps 5.9 million low-income households pay heat and cooling bills and pay for home repairs to boost energy efficiency.

The staffers said layoffs of about 20 workers came as a surprise and they expressed concern about whether the program would continue once funding runs out at the end of September and impoverished people face rising heating bills in fall and winter.

LIHEAP provides "life-saving services," says Germain. One way the funds are used is to help low-income people pay their electric bills when they rely upon oxygen or other medical devices or need to keep the refrigerator running to store insulin or other medicines.

Germain ran compliance monitoring to make sure states used the LIHEAP money correctly. He said fraud is rare. But LIHEAP was scrutinized by Project 2025. It noted a "loophole" – fixed by Congress more than ten years ago, in 2014 – that was used by about 10 states to give minimal energy assistance in a way that then qualified impoverished people for a bigger SNAP, or food stamp, payment.

Congress appropriated $4.1 billion to LIHEAP in fiscal year 2024. Germain says without federal staff to run the program, it's unclear how it will continue after the current appropriation ends in September.

Pretlow, who lost her job as a program specialist in the LIHEAP office, said: "You can be paid much more in a different place, you can be praised more in a different place, you can be appreciated more in a different place. But the people I worked with have a great heart for service."

For those who do not know Rabbi Shmuley he is known for his Piers Morgan appearances https://youtu.be/aE9ggnTvhL4

Conservative TV company Newsmax has seen its stock market valuation surge by more than 2,200% since its debut in New York on Monday.

The US firm's shares, which were originally priced at $10 (£7.75) each, stood at $233 at the end of Tuesday's trading session.

That means it has a market value of almost $30bn, which surpasses Fox Corp - the owner of rival Fox News - and other media giants Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global.

The share price surge has made Newsmax's founder and chief executive Christopher Ruddy one of the richest people in the US, with a net worth of more than $9bn, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.