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Jaime Harrison @jaimeharrison.bsky.social · 12h

Government’s shut down. Federal workers aren’t getting paid — some even being fired.
MAGA Speaker Johnson just canceled House votes for yet another week.

And this guy’s out golfing.
You can’t make this 💩 up.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 7h

Only one thing could top the honor of speaking at the No Kings rally, and that's the honor of speaking at No Kings 2. See you October 18th!

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rusty54.bsky.social @rusty54.bsky.social · 3h

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MariaevaJ (Formal Tribel) @mariaevaj.bsky.social · 11h

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adamaddict.bsky.social @adamaddict.bsky.social · 3h

Nothing.

NPR @npr.org · 16h

On Capitol Hill, there has been almost no sign of progress toward ending the shutdown. Senators say they aren't even formally negotiating, which begs the question: what are they actually doing?

'Make it stop.' For lawmakers, the shutdown feels like purgatory (but with Thai food)

On Capitol Hill, there has been almost no sign of progress toward ending the shutdown. Senators say they aren't even formally negotiating, which begs the question: what are they actually doing?

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adamaddict.bsky.social @adamaddict.bsky.social · 3h

You nailed it. 🎯

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

The cruelty is the point

Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 13h

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

adamaddict.bsky.social @adamaddict.bsky.social · 3h

UNCONSCIONABLE. Sick f**ks.

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 5h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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adamaddict.bsky.social @adamaddict.bsky.social · 3h

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NPR @npr.org · 17h

National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. To celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people who have come out and those who want to, NPR readers share how they told their loved ones. n.pr/4nTT7PK

Being your authentic self: NPR's LGBTQ+ readers share their coming out stories

National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. To celebrate and honor LGBTQ+ people who have come out and those who want to, NPR readers share how they told their loved ones.

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Patsy “Resistance Kitty” Evans Ph.D. @drharmony.net · 12h

racism first

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anita72.bsky.social @anita72.bsky.social · 7h

Does he watch Fox?

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NPR @npr.org · 17h

Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him. n.pr/46NIo3c

Luigi Mangione's lawyers seek a dismissal of federal charges in CEO killing

Mangione's lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss some criminal charges, including the only count for which he could face the death penalty, from a federal indictment brought against him.

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dharmalee3❌👑 @dharmalee3.bsky.social · 3h

Congressman Jamie Raskin says when it comes to Epstein — follow the money. In revealing letters, he pushes major banks to not be part of the cover‑up. Dina Doll reports on the latest effort by Democrats to get to the truth for the victims.

EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN, EPSTEIN..........

Trump DARK PAST Under INVESTIGATION by TOP Congressman

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NPR @npr.org · 17h

Understaffing at air traffic control towers has affected flights this week. But the The National Air Traffic Controllers Association president says worker shortages are nothing new.

Shutdown strains already short-staffed air traffic controllers, union president says

Understaffing at air traffic control towers has affected flights this week. But the The National Air Traffic Controllers Association president says worker shortages are nothing new.

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adamaddict.bsky.social @adamaddict.bsky.social · 3h

FACT. ⬇️ #PedoTrump

Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 6h

"Donald Trump and Mike Johnson are engaging in a cover-up to shield people who were involved in raping children."

Rep. Melanie Stansbury

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 5h

Good people need to start outing their ICE family members, neighbors, and community members.

They need to be made into pariahs in the places decent Americans gather.

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NPR @npr.org · 8h

EXCLUSIVE: Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday.

Trump slashes mental health agency as shutdown drags on

Sources tell NPR that more than 100 employees have been laid off at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had some cuts reversed late Saturday.

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‪[email protected]‬ @momspersistence.bsky.social · 4h

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Three More GOP Reps Split From Mike Johnson Over Shutdown

The House speaker is losing control of his party.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 7h

When we say “No Kings” this should include the nasty billionaires who use their money to control all media and the government.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 10h

The GOP controls the House, Senate, and White House. And they love to remind us when it’s convenient for them. So it's on them to fund the government. If they want our votes, they have to come talk to us.

They know what we want: extend the ACA tax credits so the healthcare system doesn't collapse.

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adamaddict.bsky.social @adamaddict.bsky.social · 3h

Trump and his MAGAts don't give AF about kids with disabilities in any way.

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 14h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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LESams @lsam22.bsky.social · 8h

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adamaddict.bsky.social @adamaddict.bsky.social · 3h

And🖕🏻the puppy killer.

Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 4h

Just to be clear, racist dog murderer Kristi Noem once accused President Biden of trying to federalize the National Guard which is EXACTLY what the totalitarian orange felon is doing by making them his personal army to instill chaos and promote fear/violence. Fuck fascism.

adamaddict.bsky.social @adamaddict.bsky.social · 3h

WOW 😁 what a generous, wonderful thing to do!!!!! The world needs more people like Stephen Colbert. ❤️

Andys Theory @andystheory.bsky.social · 11h

The new Comeback Kid is a courageous professional comedian and philanthropist. 💙❤️💙

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 4h

Thank you @morgfair.bsky.social for dropping your VOTE YES on Prop 50 Ballot in the box!

CA, Don’t Forget to get Your Ballots in the box by Election Day, Tuesday November 4th!
#OnMyWalk

Photo of Morgan Fairchild putting her CA vote yes on Prop 50 ballot in the drop box

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Maureen Berzanski 🧷🇺🇦🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈🟧🌊 🐾 @moberzan.bsky.social · 4h

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