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Achara @acharal.bsky.social · 3h

Moral idiocy - #MAGA

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@KeepItBlueDems.bsky.social @keepitbluedems.bsky.social · 7h

BREAKING: Mike Johnson Just Left Our Troops in the Cold
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BREAKING: Mike Johnson Just Left Our Troops in the Cold

This morning, Speaker Mike Johnson went on Fox News and said something truly astonishing: that it was “unnecessary” for Congress to come back into session to ensure our troops get paid during the gove...

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 4h

🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 5h

I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning.

There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5h

Today and every day, we recognize the hardworking Illinoisans who work around the clock to put food on our tables and carry on our proud agricultural traditions.

Know that we’ll always have your back.

Happy National Farmer’s Day!

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 11h

Pope Leo quotes Hannah Arendt:

“The ideal subject of totalitarian rule is not the convinced Nazi or the convinced Communist, but people for whom the distinction between fact and fiction and the distinction between true and false no longer exist."

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Pope Leo calls for news agencies to stand as bulwark against "post-truths," lies and manipulation

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the "ancient art of lying" and manipulation.

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Mallory McMorrow @mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social · 1d

When we win next November, it will be thanks to a whole lot of rooms like this one in Monroe County (shoutout Dems of Monroe and UA Pipe Trades 671).

Let's do this 💪

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 5h

A reminder that I have "Arkham" embedded in my name.

(not that there's anything wrong with that...)

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5h

Chicago not letting Portland have all the fun 🐧

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social · 1d

The SCOTUS majority must know this. The only conclusion is that they don’t care.

“Dozens of sitting judges shared with The Times their concerns about risks to the courts’ legitimacy as the Supreme Court releases opaque orders about Trump administration policies.”

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Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:

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NowThis Impact @nowthisimpact.bsky.social · 2d

Americans need this reminder right now: ‘Democracy depends on people who refuse to stay silent, who dare to step forward despite grave risk, and who remind us that freedom must never be taken for granted.’

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine that

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Stand strong and stay safe, Portland. 💙🐸
#FuckICE

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Achara @acharal.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Olympia Washington - Olympia Indivisible” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Olympia Washington - Olympia Indivisible · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 1d

Attention! Share everywhere. There is a fake "Stop Ice" app. It's trying to ensnare people to enter their information, so they can go after them. I don't know whether it was created by ICE, or someone else, but that doesn't matter.
Do NOT use stopice./org.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 2d

Federal judge rules against ICE in the warrantless arrests of 11 KC-area workers #moleg #mogov via @thebeacon.bsky.social

Federal judge rules against ICE in the warrantless arrests of 11 KC-area workers • Missouri Independent

The decision has implications affecting the treatment of immigrants suspected of civil immigration violations in six midwestern states

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Today in Portland, large groups peacefully gathered to unite against hate and oppression. 1/2

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 2d

These federal firings have nothing whatsoever to do with the government shutdown, and if that is not the lede of every report discussing them, and if you are the author of any such report, quit your job and learn to surf or something instead

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 1d

Just a reminder, the layoffs in govt were just done out of spite, not necessity

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, so embarrassing.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Marge Greene yesterday, Loomer today.

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