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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 6h

Here are the little darlings they’ve created. Horrifying.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

The is literally nothing more American and patriotic than declaring: No Kings.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.

When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.

The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.

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

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Karl Jacoby @karl-jacoby.bsky.social · 1d

History faculty at Columbia & Barnard decrying the harassment of @mark-bray.bsky.social: "This is the first case in recent memory of a historian who has fled the country after receiving death threats on account of the history that they teach."

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angiekozwrites.bsky.social @angiekozwrites.bsky.social · 1d

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This is so amazingly awesome 👏🏻
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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 1d

A message from the frog resistance
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A Message From The Frog Resistance

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 1d

some words

Barrett turns to Fox News, rather than the docket, to explain her silence in key rulings

Justice Barrett wrote nothing in the racial profiling shadow docket ruling, but had something to say on Fox News Sunday. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.

www.lawdork.com

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

Solidarity is the only way

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IndivisibleHoCoMD❌👑 @indivisiblehocomd.bsky.social · 1d

New time in Columbia on Saturday! Rally at 1 pm, sign waving 2-4 pm! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even... 🍃

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

Taxpayers aren’t supposed to deduct losses from something that has no hope of being a profitable business.

But billionaire-owned operations that look like expensive hobbies, like race horses, rack up business deductions by the tens of millions of dollars.

(Published 2023)

Private Planes and Luxury Yachts Aren’t Just Toys for the Ultrawealthy. They’re Also Huge Tax Breaks.

What’s the only thing better than having your own Gulfstream jet? Why, getting to claim millions in tax deductions for it. All you have to do is make a case you’re using it for business, which turns o...

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

At least five U.S. airports have refused to broadcast a video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing the video’s “political nature.”

Several Airports Refuse To Air DHS Video Blaming Democrats For Shutdown—But It’s Likely Not A Hatch Act Violation

At least five U.S. airports have refused to broadcast a video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown, citing the video’s “political nature.”

www.forbes.com

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

🚨 Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago answers this question brilliantly. 1/2

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

"Authoritarianism, it's a cancer. The symptoms are here, today... We thought it couldn't happen here... and now the disease is growing, metastasizing in America. But there is a cure—it requires you. On October 18, Americans will stand up, peacefully, for what makes America, America." nokings.org

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 1d

New Jersey!! Your opportunity to vote Nov 4th for your next Governor requires that you are registered to vote by tomorrow.

If you are already registered - CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION.

Promotional graphic encouraging voter registration in New Jersey. At the top, bold black text reads “vote.nj.gov.” Below, two illustrated raised hands—one larger, one smaller—symbolize civic participation. Beneath the hands, two yellow rectangular signs with bold black text say “CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION” and “REGISTER TO VOTE NOW!” The design uses high contrast and simple imagery to promote action and engagement.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

Saturday, October 18. Everywhere. Find your local event at nokings.org.

#NoKings

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

Never forget that when Bondi was appointed, Democracy Docket immediately called her out while The Washington Post gave her a thumbs up.

If you value independent, pro-democracy media that won't bow down or obey, support Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 2d

“More than $6 billion in DeSantis ‘emergency’ contracts are missing legally required public documentation”

Daniel Ducassi for Florida Bulldog

More than $6 billion in DeSantis ‘emergency’ contracts are missing legally required public documentation

By Daniel Ducassi, FloridaBulldog.org - More than $6 billion in DeSantis ‘emergency’ contracts missing legally required public documentation.

www.floridabulldog.org

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ScubaSuzyQ💙🦋 @susanmcgraw88.bsky.social · 2d

WARNING TO ALL AMERICANS!

IMPORTANT INTERVIEW WITH Senator Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social

#Pinks #DemVoice1 #DV1 #ProudBlue

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GOP's Dangerous Game with Trump's Corruption | Sen. Chris Murphy

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2d

That’s quite a telling statement, Stephen Miller. I guess you’re calling all the shots now?

Tweet from Sky Marchini: “‘I’.”
Below is Acyn’s tweet quoting Stephen Miller on CNN: “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice, sleepy southern town, is anyone going to riot?”
Screenshot shows Miller speaking on the right and the interviewer on the left, with the headline: “Illinois & Chicago sue Trump over Natl Guard deployment.”

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Jeffries: "If Republicans continue to refuse to extend the ACA tax credits, tens of millions of people are about to experience dramatically increased premiums ... including in the state represented by Speaker Mike Johnson. In fact, in his own district, I believe premiums may increase by about 380%."

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andy jabbour @andyjabbour.bsky.social · 2d

🍏 'is now treating federal agents...as if they’re a vulnerable minority group in need of protection from “discrimination.” This isn’t just a misapplication of...policies; it’s a fundamental inversion of what those policies were designed to do.'- @mmasnick.bsky.social www.techdirt.com/2025/10/10/a...

Apple Decides ICE Agents Are A Protected Class, Because Apparently Government Accountability Is Now “Hate Speech”

Just when you think corporate content moderation can’t get any more absurd, Apple has managed to redefine “protected class” in a way that would make Orwell proud. According to int…

www.techdirt.com

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League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area @lwvwilliamsburg.org · 2d

It’s illegal for noncitizens to vote. Requiring proof of citizenship creates barriers for eligible voters. Tell the Election Assistance Commission you oppose requiring citizens to submit passport, birth certificate, or other citizenship documents to register to vote! Do it here: bit.ly/42EZzkR NOW!

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2d

Sens. Schumer, Merkley, Murray, and Peters are calling for the resignation of OMB Director Russell Vought.

"By impounding billions of dollars … and aggressively pursuing the illegal use of pocket rescissions, Vought has done everything in his power to gut the federal government piece by piece."

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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 2d

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