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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 14h

Join us! Always fun, always great conversation.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 20h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 20h

They said Oregonians who buy their insurance through the A.C.A. marketplace will pay 68% more on average when new rates come out later this week. “

www.opb.org/article/2025...

Oregon’s senators push for Affordable Care Act credits during Portland, Eugene stop

Funding for Affordable Care Act subsidies has become a sticking point in the ongoing federal government shutdown, which began at the start of October.

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Kye @gxldsociety.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: DeSantis was mid-speech when a protester erupted with accusations about Epstein.

The tension was electric — the room froze. The Epstein scandal isn’t over. It’s a political bomb that keeps finding new targets.

RELEASE THE FILES!

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 1d

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 1d

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 1d

With just 1% of the US population, Oregon breweries claimed an impressive 8% of all medals at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival in Denver.

Oregon absolutely crushes it at America’s biggest beer competition, and the numbers are staggering

With just 1% of the US population, Oregon breweries claimed an impressive 8% of all medals at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival in Denver.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

California is proud to congratulate FIVE California university-affiliated scholars among this year's Nobel laureates.

From quantum computing to clean energy and medical breakthroughs, these trailblazers reflect the strength, innovation, and creativity that define our state.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2d

Absolutely brutal.

Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

YouTube video by LastWeekTonight

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a start. Keep making phone calls to keep partisan politics out of airport safety PSAs.

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 1d

“Our graduates have proven time and again that with opportunity and support, justice-impacted individuals can thrive. The success of the California Model shows that rehabilitation is both humane and smart.”
@freekeithdoolin.bsky.social
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The business case for rehabilitation: Lessons from San Quentin | Virgin

The business case for rehabilitation: Lessons from San Quentin

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 1d

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www.opb.org/article/2025...

Naked bike ride protest caps week of Portland demonstrations, more ahead

As many Portlanders return to work Monday after a relatively sedate and rainy weekend of marches and protests, the city awaits word on whether the National Guard will be allowed to deploy to city stre...

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 2d

Follow @petedominick.bsky.social and @heidikstevens.bsky.social

What a great listen this was while getting my walk on this morning.

Pete Dominick @petedominick.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow is the great Chicago Marathon. I had a great conversation about the war ravaged city and how they are dealing with Trump invasion with "Chicago's Conscience" and Polar Bear

@heidikstevens.bsky.social FOLLOW HER!!!

standupwithpete.libsyn.com/1457-chicago...

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 2d

TY for your excellent conversation with @petedominick.bsky.social So thrilled to follow you here on B/S. Had me laughing 🤣 at the dime store reference. Love Chicago. Here’s to an amazing marathon weekend in your beautiful city.

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 3d

www.thedailybeast.com/trump-gets-c...

Trump Humiliates RFK Jr. With Surprise COVID Booster Move

The president got all of his shots while his administration restricts the availability of vaccines.

www.thedailybeast.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3d

Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 3d

More reasons to miss her: “In 2015, Keaton launched The Keaton, an affordable red wine blend intended to be served over ice—just the way she always drank it. “It’s not fancy,” she said of the wine. “But neither am I.””

Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 3d

More reasons to miss her already.

“In 2015, Keaton launched The Keaton, an affordable red wine blend intended to be served over ice—just the way she always drank it. “It’s not fancy,” she said of the wine. “But neither am I.””

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 3d

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, has died at the age of 79. More:
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

Diane Keaton, 'Annie Hall' and 'The Godfather' Actress, Dead at 79

Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress known for a prolific career in uplifting comedies, has died at the age of 79.

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Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 4d

ICE left David, a 17-year-old boy, stranded on the side of Interstate 20 after pulling over his immigrant father, Hector, in Mississippi.

David began running in the scorching sun after the car and watched as it disappeared from sight—soon headed to a Louisiana ICE prison.

Here's their story.

ICE Stranded a 17-Year-Old on I-20 After Arresting His Father. The Mississippi Dad Now Faces Deportation.

A 17-year-old watched as ICE arrested his immigrant father, Hector, on I-20 in June. The family faces mounting legal fees and the risk of deportation.

www.mississippifreepress.org

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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 3d

Noooo!!!!
Not Diane Keaton.
Rest in Peace.
You will always be a legend. 😭

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 3d

Celebrating with you today, October 11 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 3d

“ These influencers have been granted exclusive access to the facility to cover the protests, while local media outlets such as OPB and The Oregonian/OregonLive have been denied similar access despite their requests.”

Right-wing influencers shape nation and Trump’s understanding of Portland protests

Social media personalities, conservative media outlets and the Trump administration itself are blending online content to serve the administration’s policies.

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 4d

CA doing things by the science . . .how downright refreshing. TY, CA!

California enacts nation’s first law to define and ban ultraprocessed foods | CNN

California makes history by enacting the first law to define and ultimately ban unhealthy ultraprocessed foods in school lunches.

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 4d

Trump called the Digital Equity Act unconstitutional, racist, and illegal. Then the $2.75 billion program for rural and underserved communities to gain internet access disappeared.”

kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Trump Called Digital Equity Act ‘Racist.’ Now Internet Money for Rural Americans Is Gone. - KFF Health News

President Donald Trump called the Digital Equity Act unconstitutional, racist, and illegal. Then the $2.75 billion program for rural and underserved communities to gain internet access disappeared.

kffhealthnews.org

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 5d

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Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold made the comments to state lawmakers Sept. 30, and they drew notice on social media this week.

www.oregonlive.com

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Christine Thomas @babysoft777.bsky.social · 6d

Whew, she’s brave (and her parents voted for Trump)

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Why some federal workers aren't scared by the threat of shutdown layoffs

Some federal workers support the government shutdown, even as President Trump threatens to use this moment to lay off employees and cut funding to programs.

www.klcc.org

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