BDD's Brilliant Democracy Defenders, Vol. 1
Hi Folks! This is a PARTIAL list of some of the many solid people I've been honored to stand with in our fight to defend democracy. I'm new at these starter kits, but this one is a BANGER. Click "Follow All" in the upper right to add these awesome people.
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@mmpadellan.bsky.social
@bobcesca.bsky.social
Podcaster: The Bob Cesca Show, Trek Politics, Stephanie Miller, TME w John Fugelsang. Writer, artist, cyclist, Rush fan, collector of nerdy things. patreon.com/bobcescashow
@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social
Editor in Chief, MeidasNews. Former Fed & State Prosecutor, Marine, Attorney. Switched parties from R to D in 2020. MeidasPlus.com/subscribe
@acyn.bsky.social
Senior Digital Editor for MeidasTouch.com Clips made with SnapStream Internet Hooligan...
@radiofreetom.bsky.social
Staff writer at The Atlantic. Cat guy, democracy defender. Actor for a day on Succession, Jeopardy champ. Atlantic Starter Pack: go.bsky.app/NVbMa2Y
@sdk-resists.bsky.social
My name is Sandra, Gardener, fishing, Pern series reader, Democrat, Lakota, old fashioned Hoosier girl, happily married 💙 Resister 💙 hate GOP LIARS, I vote BLUE! 🇺🇦/BLM/LGBTQ ally! No DM's unless invited please
@spiralleaf.bsky.social
Witchery, Crystals, Tarot and the Moon! 🌕 Empath 🔮 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️ BLM and Native Ally 💞 Blue wave surfer 😄🌊🌊🌊 Married 💍 Mom of 3 Blessed Nana of 9 🩷🩷💙🩷💙💙💙💙🩷 Blessed Great Nana of 1 💙 NO DM'S!! I WILL BLOCK YOU!! Known friends only!!
@dyanlondon444.bsky.social
Proud Democrat * Once Upon a Time, Justice Mattered * Kindness and Truth, Both are Free, but I'll Always be a FOFA Strategist. 🫘 Україна 🇺🇦🇺🇲 Ukrainian-American
@lydiacornell.bsky.social
Costar on ABC 'Too Close for Comfort; HBO Curb, 250 TV shows; AFI Best Actress; mom; 30 yrs sober; women & children’s advocate; LEGACY BLUE CHECKMARK on Twitter; #Resist #BanAssaultWeapons #ally
@nadinesmith.bsky.social
Civil rights activist. Frontline Florida Resistance. 🏳️🌈 Host, Wide Awake America Join me here: www.WideAwakeAmerica.org
@peachiikimaf.bsky.social
I am me. Here and there, everywhere. I make memes. #NAFO MS Survivor. 🌈 Orphan. Divorced. Widow. Mother. Somebody. 🇺🇦 Love will save the world.💜🍑🤟 Be whoever you want to be. Fuck Donald Trump🖕🖕
@stevenmartin.bsky.social
Leukemia tried to define me, but I’m busy redefining healthcare activism instead. 💁🏻♂️
@dknight10k.bsky.social
Host:🎙Pardon The Insurrection Podcast🎙 YouTube ▶️: https://youtube.com/@pardontheinsurrection 🍎 Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pardon-the-insurrection/id1629782102 🎶 Bad Built 🎶 album on Spotify: https://spotify.link/n7xMlQgTjOb
@adammockler.com
22 | 1.1M+ on YouTube | @MeidasTouch.com Join me now on Substack for more content at AdamMockler.com!
@beingliberal.bsky.social
The oldest social media space for (mostly) American liberals. Active daily since 2009, + 2M audience on FB, IG & Threads ® by Huddled Masses Media, Seattle https://linktr.ee/beingliberal
@iamgabesanchez.bsky.social
Comedian • Satirist • Taco Connoisseur • Webby Award Winner • Host of What Was That? (on YouTube)
@mikeljollett.bsky.social
New York Times bestselling author. Former All Things Considered, NPR, LA Times, NME, McSweeney’s, Stanford University. Singer in this one band.
@drericding.bsky.social
Public health warnings & health policy. Epidemiologist & health economist. Chair and Faculty at NECSI. Former 16 years at Harvard. DC & Virginia. Bio & contact: necsi.edu/eric-feigl-ding A story: nym.ag/3olszuo 📝: drericding.substack.com/subscribe
@devincow.bsky.social
@tristansnell.bsky.social
Lawyer, commentator, fighter for democracy. Prosecuted Trump University @ NY AG. #NAFO Fella. Author of Taking Down Trump. Host of the Tristan Snell Show on Apple and Spotify. Substack - tristansnell.com
@ruthbenghiat.bsky.social
History & Italian Professor, NYU; Author, NYT Bestseller Strongmen; Publisher, Lucid, a Substack newsletter on authoritarianism and threats to democracy; Film & TV Consultant
@meidasjordy.bsky.social
co-founded MeidasTouch | #MeidasMighty Ⓜ️Ⓜ️ | BECAUSE TRUTH IS GOLDEN | The MeidasTouch Podcast | Yinzer | no matter where life takes me; find me with a smile…🇺🇸🦅
@patriottakes.bsky.social
Dedicated research monitoring and exposing right-wing extremism and other threats to democracy.
@godpod.bsky.social
Creator of the Universe. Daily free newsletter & animated podcast here: https://www.thegodpodcast.com
@atrupar.com
Independent journalist and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter https://www.publicnotice.co/subscribe
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.
@jojofromjerz.bsky.social
Hey, it’s me… JoJoFromJerz! (My real name is Jo Carducci btw). I’m a mom, a podcaster, a writer, a lover of politics and puns and a true Jersey girl through and through. Check out my Substack (my baby) on my Linktree https://linktr.ee/jojofromjerz https://
@esqueer.net
Transgender Menace 🏳️⚧️🇵🇷 Clinical Instructor, Harvard Law Cyberlaw Clinic. Gender & Tech. Views = my own. She/Her. Sometimes anti-social, always anti-fascist.
@bernadette1975.bsky.social
Retired teacher and elementary school administrator. I’m a liberal. I’ve always voted for Democrats. I despise republicans, maga and the orange nazi. Part of the opposition✊🏾
@lking.bsky.social
Political Junkie. Blue Voter in a swing state. Advocate for women’s rights. Fighting for Democracy. We can be civil and we can disagree but we can’t be disrespectful. Be the change you want to see in the world
@veggieto.bsky.social
Emotional support Canadian. Knitter of lace shawls, defender of democracy. Woman in Tech. No unsolicited DM's please.
@wordswithsteph.bsky.social
Harris 2024 Team • Biden 2020 Team • Bard College (NY)• University of Copenhagen • Former writer/editor/talent scout: London Summer Jam • Member of the Opposition • #BlueWave2026 • 2x Brain Tumor Survivor • Bluesky since Nov. 2024 🦋
@lunaluvgood2020.bsky.social
Fan Account ✨💥✨ Seeker of Truth Magical Witch Twitches don’t burn “She knows without knowing” EXiled Twitter Witch PNW
@momsrising.org
A movement of 1M+ people rising for all families to thrive. All content from MomsRising Together 501c4 social welfare org unless otherwise stated. Home of the #MomSky: Truth. Action. Care.
@sofiadoodle.bsky.social
Hoarder of memes, Hater of fascists, Happily woke, Blue through and through. Laughing, knitting and fine whiskey are my passion.
@therealzanetta.bsky.social
CALL YOUR DEM REP https://www.dems.gov/ CALL YOUR DEM SENATOR https://www.senate.gov/senators/ TELL THEM TO STOP TRUMP Fluent in TYPO. *I BLOCK ASSHOLES!🙄And those who DICK RIDE my posts and try to tell me what I SHOULD/SHOULDN'T SAY
@doctormike.bsky.social
🌊 GOAL: To UNITE ALL Bluesky VOTERS to DEFEAT "Traitor Felon 45"‼️ 💙 EYE DOCTOR (O.D.); Retired Pastor (M.Div.); Attorney (J.D.); History, Genealogy & DNA Researcher; Pequot Nation 🪶 Land Back‼️ 🌈🟦🇺🇦🟧🌻
@mattflammable.bsky.social
PoliSci & ConLaw || Rejected by the CIA (Farsi is hard!) || Husband & Dad x4 || Banking Policy & Tech || Mt. Dew Connoisseur/Addict || Digital Democracy Defender 🎆 STICKERS! flammablestickers.printful.me 👕 SHIRTS! flammabletees.com
@joelmrubin.bsky.social
Foreign Policy Expert | Democratic Strategist | Jewish Activist | Fmr. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Legislative Affairs, Obama Admin | Fmr. Congressional Candidate | @centerclipaudio | Author of “The Briefing Book” at https://joelrubin.substack.com
@scottcrates.bsky.social
Soros-funded Twitter refugee prone to typos. Currently drowning in disbelief.
@sashabruce.bsky.social
Traveler. Mum to P&V. Generation in the big sandwich. 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇬🇾 Care Can’t Wait Action Coalition Dir. campaiging for ALL to have✨paid family & medical leave✨affordable childcare✨home-care access that doesn’t bankrupt families✨better $ for care workers
@lauferlaw.bsky.social
Civil Rights Attorney - Justice Is Blind, But I'm Not - Police Brutality, False Arrest, Mal Pros, Bd of Dir @NYSTLA @JusticeDotOrg @NPAP_NLG #AAPI https://www.lauferlawgroup.com/
@isaiahrmartin.bsky.social
Running to represent Houston’s historic 18th in Congress | Team Jackson Lee Forever | Time to send Trump a message that Democrats are ready to FIGHT BACK!
@jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social
President Social Security Works PAC. Vice-Chair DNC Seniors Council. Hundreds of Campaigns, Thousands of Shows. Columbia College, ‘68. Legendary “Greaser.”
@thesgtjoker.bsky.social
Mud Marine, Jeeper, Harley rider, Grandpa, Business Owner. I don’t argue with people John Brown would have shot. #VetsAgainstTrump #WhiteRose
@bradbo.bsky.social
Husband, Father of 2 boys, little league baseball coach, Washington sports fan, animal lover, people over politics linktr.ee/BradBo
@chrisdjackson.bsky.social
Dad & Husband | 16 Years Elected Office | 🗳️ Election Aficionado | 🌊 Party Chairman| 📊 Strategist | 📻 Radio/Pod Host | 🐾 Animal Advocate | 🇺🇸 #TeamJoe
@weisselberger.bsky.social
servant to the poor | butler to the great hypocrite | toady | inebriate
@riotazewell.bsky.social
Political strategist and organizer. Husband, girl dad, dog dad. Democracy defender 24/7. Life is a marathon, not a sprint!
@rowefinkbeiner.bsky.social
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner - MomsRising Executive Director, author, speaker, and Breaking Through radio host. *Views are my own.
@mysterysolvent.bsky.social
Trump is a fuckface. Elon has never had a friend. Laughing at the GOP is therapeutic and healthier than rage. It turns out Republicans are terrible human beings, let’s vote them into retirement. Did I already say Trump is a fuckface?
@mindyanns.bsky.social
“Blue skies,Smiling at me Nothing but blue skies Do I see” (Irving Berlin) Life-long Activist, Writer for Seeking Balance in Dystopia & DemCast Digital Drumbeat, Former WH Staff, proud Jewish woman, DogMom, Still fighting for our democracy .
@pdxeleven.bsky.social
Co-Founder of Eleven Films and The Dangerous Ones podcast. Pissed off Enemy From Within 🌊 Don’t DM me. I don’t want to fuck you. 📺 YouTube: YouTube.com/@dangerousones ✍️ Substack: www.tealandorangereport.com
@daisyd.bsky.social
Social Justice Warrior | Proud mom of US Army Vet 🇺🇸 | Good Trouble/Ally | ADHD/OCD | MyBodyMyChoice | Rescue Mom to 3 🐾 | Survivor | #MomSky Don’t blame me for this shit show; I voted for her. 🚫 If I don’t know you, don’t DM me 💥DO NOT OBEY IN ADVANCE💥
@kerrbear.bsky.social
Political Junkie | Content Creator |💙 Big Sister General TikTok: kerr.bear3.0 | kerrbear.social@gmail.com
@oreggieglobal.bsky.social
If I were to describe my life in one phrase - Do no harm, take no shit. Stroke survivor. Meditator. Activist. Strategist. Advisor. Spiritual teacher. I speak truth to power, create healing communities and fight for the health and well-being of all.
@bryandawsonusa.bsky.social
Radical Left = Radical Right = Radically Wrong #GunOwnerForGunReform #TrickleUp #StumpARepublican You know me on Xitter. https://www.thevirtualcitizen.com - The most innovative advocacy platform on the planet.
@theswprincess.bsky.social
Colombian American | Sci fi nut | Rescue Husky Mom | Dog & animal lover | Typo Aficionado | No vamos a volver atráz |
@mmanire.bsky.social
Equity & justice are my hustle. Views are my own. Also, Leguminati
@redtraccoon.bsky.social
Disabled Veteran/Advocate Deputy Campaigns Director- All On The Line, NDRC, NRF All opinions are my own.
@lee-in-iowa.bsky.social
Writer, gardener, reader, avid Democratic activist, #TeamPelosi, retired media prof, cat lady. No DMs. I follow back as much as I can on this fast-growing platform, if you have a bio. (My award-winning book is Adventure Journalism In The Gilded Age.)
@aaronmccall.bsky.social
I fight for clean air, clean water and to protect our homes, open spaces and futures! - my block hand is swift and unapologetic. 🏳️🌈 & deeply in love with my partner Ari
@darickr.bsky.social
Darick Robertson: Artist, Co-Creator, co-Executive Producer of @TheBOYSTV and #Transmetropolitan. Salty. (Opinions are my own) Also: @darickwr on Threads and Instagram
@prolibshow.com
Progressive Liberal, Unapologetically Snarky, and I like my Oxford commas | he/him | Buy me a taco: https://ko-fi.com/domervo | Licensed retirement and insurance agent | Professional account: @capitalabundance.com
@lisaloe.bsky.social
Disability | Healthcare Activist ♿️🧩 #RareSyndromes 🧬 DEMOCRAT Former Biden/Harris #BetoRoadWarriors 🖤 Latina 🪄✨ Super engaged (😘 @rayosunlong.bsky.social ) Buy alcohol before tariffs hit 💕
@joshuarmartin.bsky.social
Gen-Zer | Proud Houstonian fighting to leave the world better than I found it.
@petermorley.bsky.social
Patient Advocate (morethanmySLE from Twitter) *Disability & Chronic Illness Activist. *♿️, Cancer Survivor & #Lupus Warrior. *Testified 3x for Congress. *Anjelika is my #servicedog YouTube Congress Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@petermorley_sle/videos
@mariana057.bsky.social
I’m not a comedian, but I joke a lot. I steal the good jokes. Bad jokes are mine. Resist. NO DMS.
@malena.bsky.social
Fight fascism She/her 🌊I'm a mom & 💙er of democracy against racism! #Latina🇦🇷 #BLM✡ 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇦🏳️🌈 Twitter:@tweetmalena CS/Post:@malena Tiktok/Mastadon:@malenasoy IG/Threads@malenav
@jonathanslater.bsky.social
Help who you can, when you can, for as long as you can. City From Above. We live and we struggle. No DM’s Born April 1. Really!
@mommamia.bsky.social
🔵ReproductiveFreedom 🔵GenX 🔵LGBTQally🌈🔵AutismAwareness 🔵MentalHealthMatters 🔵TheLand 🔵HealthcareAdmin All posts are my opinions.
@bannerite.bsky.social
Democrat, anti-racism, LGBTQ ally. Keeper of the flame!🔥 The older I get, the less I know for certain! Not looking for a man. Been with same guy for 55 yrs. #BadAssFeminist #BlueResisters #MomSky
@cooltxchick.bsky.social
Author, screenwriter, independent journalist. TV/Movie List writer for Collider. Pardon the Insurrection podcast co-host. Democracy dies in the daylight…
@noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social
NYC Based Stand-Up Comedian•Noel Casler Podcast•Car Rants• 'Noel's Notes' on Substack https://linktr.ee/NoelCaslerComedy?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=8fc21144-7ec4-4c40-94ca-b6170fa44c5e•find me: http://noelcasler.com 🔥
@sarahwood.bsky.social
Social Media Director. Visual creator. Writer. Saxophone player. Boston fan. Opinions here only represent me. 🏳️🌈 sarahwoodwriter.com
@antifapuddinpop.bsky.social
Married. Boy Mom x3. Fur & furless Mom. Vandy BA. Georgetown MBA. Business Owner. Harley Rider. L-I-B-T-A-R-D AF. Potty Mouth. FAFO! 🌈 🏳️⚧️Ally. Can't believe we did this to ourselves. Twice! 🚫DM. 🚫 M-A-G-A. FAFO and off you go!
@drdind.bsky.social
Retired physics prof, forever lefty political nerd. Born at 315 ppm. In a relationship. Reform the Democratic Party!
@samuelschwartz.bsky.social
21. Dedicated to ending gun violence, among other things. Not a fan of Donald Trump. Views my own. https://linktr.ee/samuelschwartz
@occupydemocrats.bsky.social
Occupy Democrats is a merger of the goals and interests of Occupy with those of the Democratic Party.
@laurapackard.com
Founder @healthcarevoices.org @voicesofhealthcare.org, Exec Dir Health Care Voter, Principal PowerThru LLC, host weekly streaming health care call-in show & podcast #CareTalk, #CancerSurvivor, Speaking Inquiries @collectivespeakers.bsky.social, she/her
@realkidvicious.bsky.social
Actor, Political Junkie, NY Knicks, Giants, Yankees, Boxing/MMA, Chess♟️Poker, NYCMarathon 3:00:08 LGBTQ Friend🌈 #PuertoRico🇵🇷 #KidVicious🔪
@dgcomedy.bsky.social
@axidentaliberal.bsky.social
Lawyer | Advocate | Activist Vice Chair, Lawyers for Good Government Advisory Board, DemCast
@sundaedivine.bsky.social
Laugh at the absurd, ponder the peculiar, and celebrate the sheer randomness of existence. DC native.
@demcast.com
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