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What's really spooky? Overt christian nationalist What's really spooky? Overt christian nationalist agendas to take away rights and make a US where (more) white rich men are making decisions for everybody. Our alternatives include getting comfortable with governance so people can move with power. #peoplepower #selfgovernance #stopproject2025 #election2024 #participatorydemocracy
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