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Mar 29, 2026Political activismGrassroots organizingDemocracy

No Kings: What We—and You—Saw at the Rallies (w/ Jim Swift) | Bulwark on Sunday

The hosts share their firsthand observations from the recent 'No Kings' rallies, revealing a surprisingly sober, community-driven, and strategically organized public pushback against authoritarianism.

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Mar 26, 2026Political activismNon-violent resistanceAuthoritarianism

No Kings Might Be Bigger than Anyone Expected

The 'No Kings' movement has mobilized millions across thousands of protests, aiming to prevent authoritarian power consolidation through organized non-violent resistance and sustained community engagement.

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Jan 25, 2026ICE shootingMinneapolisAlexander Prey

LIVE: Another Murder in Minneapolis (w/ Sam Stein & Adrian Carrasquillo) | Bulwark on Sunday

This episode dissects the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Alexander Prey, exposing the immediate government smear campaign and the profound political implications for congressional action and public perception of authoritarianism.

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