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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 11h

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 15h

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 11h

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

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 12h

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13h

This sadly demented man doesn't realize *he* was president on Jan 6, 2021. Get him in an assisted living facility ASAP.

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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 12h

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 12h

Hey @jaketapper.bsky.social, I'm no expert on cognitive illnesses, but it feels a bit detached from reality for a sitting POTUS to forget that he was in power during an attack on the U.S. Capitol, doesn't it? Do you know anyone in journalism with experience covering dementia-like symptoms?

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 20h

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

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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 20h

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 1d

Fat Satan got his COVID booster shot yesterday. If he doesn’t listen to his Trumpshit-crazy HHS Secretary, why should we?

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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

@sanders.senate.gov: "No, Speaker Johnson, the #NoKings Rally on October 18th is not a 'hate America' rally. ... It’s a rally of millions of people who believe in American freedom and are not going to allow you and President Trump to turn us into an authoritarian country."

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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ray 鄺羡華 @raykwong.bsky.social · 1d

Good morning and happy Saturday to everyone. The same guy who told you COVID was a hoax just got his updated booster and didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize.

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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 1d

We love you President Biden! 💕

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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings,
For the love of America.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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𝙹𝚊𝚢 𝙵 𝙰𝚛𝚗𝚘𝚕𝚍 @jayfarrellarnold.bsky.social · 1d

Little man Johnson does not need ONE democratic vote to pass a standalone bill to pay our military.

These are disgusting, despicable, human beings.

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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

Make your plans to attend a #NoKings event on Saturday, October 18th. Millions of us are rising again to show the world: America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people.

Please join in! You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 1d

The museums are being shutdown.
Are we great yet?
Everyone’s being fired.
Are we great yet?
Food is rotting in our fields.
Are we great yet?
The market’s crashing greatly.
Diseases are now running rampant.
At what point aren’t we great?
Our military’s in line at food banks.
So super great.

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

So “antifa” is really “inflata” and is a bunch of people protesting in blow up costumes.

Tweet from Meidas_Charise Lee: “THIS IS THE COOLEST WAR ZONE EVER! Portland’s strategy… maybe if we act weird enough they’ll leave!”
Attached is a photo of people in colorful inflatable costumes dancing or moving playfully at night.

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 1d

United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, flanked by Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, get loudly booed in Tel Aviv, Israel as they praise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Witkoff tries to praise Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, but has a hard time finishing his thought because of booing

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 1d

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The Good Rev Rick @revrevrick.bsky.social · 1d

Alternate reality by MAGA Fox News 😕

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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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Ⓜ️𝖆𝖗𝖎𝖊 💙 🦋 @lmariev.bsky.social · 2d

A federal judge ruled Friday that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence, including barring groups from promoting diversity, equity and inclusion or providing abortion resources.

apnews.com/article/viol...

Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot put conditions on domestic violence grants

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot put conditions on grants that fund efforts to combat domestic violence or provide access to abortion resources.

apnews.com

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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c

Tweet from Fred Wellman: “Weird. I was told it’s a war zone.”
Below is a Time Out Chicago post showing a scenic city skyline at sunset with the text: “Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year.”

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Witkoff tries to praise Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, but has a hard time finishing his thought because of booing

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

The hush money payoff to Stormy Daniels cost more than house Leticia James bought for her grand niece.

BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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Steveio2 DEMOCRACY DEFENDER @steveio2.bsky.social · 1d

Steve Witkof, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner...

Now that's a crew of totally honest, caring, trustworthy folks you want to have "representing" the devil in diapers & his Israeli Hitler wanna be partner talking about ending the war on Gaza. Notice I didn't say "with" Gaza.

I smell a rat. 5 of them.

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BellaSymona @bellasymona.bsky.social · 1d

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 1d

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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.