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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 10h

I was today years old when I learned that @minakimes.bsky.social was born in Nebraska.

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 10h

Kid Rock is all hat and no cattle.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Kid Rock: Do you know what is stupid… these chicks running around on campuses with blue hair, five nose rings.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 12h

This is what it looks like when your community stands up.

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 1d

A Denver physician who’s spent two decades caring for hospitalized patients experiencing homelessness shares what she’s learned — and why recent federal policies threaten both lives and hope ⬇️

A Denver MD has spent 2 decades working with hospitalized patients experiencing homelessness − here’s what she fears and what gives her hope

Homelessness is solvable through affordable and supportive housing. Hospitals should be part of the solution.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1d

His slip of the tongue reveals who’s really in charge. trib.al/mIvP0yE

“Illinois governor says we’re provoking actions that are unlawful,” Miller said on CNN. “If I put federal law enforcement and National Guard into a nice sleepy Southern town, is anyone gonna riot?”

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 1d

If Mangione gets away with murder because of the Trump Administration's willful incompetence, that would be a travesty.

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2d

Justice Department lawyers reposted President Trump’s statements and may have inadvertently endangered their prosecution of Luigi Mangione, violating the judge’s explicit orders that DOJ employees refrain from public comment about the case. trib.al/b9U7CY1

DOJ in Trouble After Lawyers Reposted Trump Rants on Luigi Mangione

The Justice Department’s case against Luigi Mangione just hit a major obstacle.

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 1d

You're sexy, to be honest.

Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 1d

I offer my condolences to you.

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 1d

I'm keeping the families and the loved ones of the explosion in Tennessee in my thoughts.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

BREAKING: An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant leaves multiple people dead and missing, sheriff says.

Blast at a Tennessee explosives plant leaves multiple people dead and missing, sheriff says

An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant has left multiple people dead and missing. The blast occurred Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville.

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Coach Dan Casey @coachdancasey.bsky.social · 1d

My favorite Cam Skattebo highlight was when he played at Sacramento State.

He scooped an onside kick and carried half the opposing team 20 yards into the End Zone 😂

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 1d

There are lessons to be learned here.

Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

www.theatlantic.com

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 1d

The Nobel Peace Prize winner is María Corina Machado Parisca, an opponent of the Maduro regime in Venezuela.

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The Hindu @thehindu.com · 1d

U.S. Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution
www.thehindu.com/news/interna...

U.S. Senate unanimously endorses repeal of 2002 Iraq war resolution

U.S. Congress votes to repeal 2003 Iraq war resolution, ending a chapter in history after decades of conflict.

www.thehindu.com

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2d

New statement from AG James:

"This is nothing more than a continuation of the president's desperate weaponization of our justice system.

"I am not fearful — I am fearless."

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 2d

I'm currently against expanding the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments, although, if there is expansion, automatic qualifiers (i.e., conference tournament champions) should get an automatic bye from the play-in games.

Mid-Major Madness @mid-majormadness.bsky.social · 4d

Reports are that with tourney expansion comes a new opening round - revamping the first four to be 12 AQs and the final 12 at large teams.

Moving all these AQs to the opener ain’t it and is a key reason why tourney expansion harms the smaller schools.

@RoccoMiller8
Per reports, the NCAA is leaning towards a model that places the 12 lowest AQs into the "Opening Round" along with the last 12 at large selections, as part of the 76-team proposal.
That would mean tough league champs play early.
Last year's Opening Round teams would've been:
57. UNCW (27-7)
58. Montana (25-9)
59. Robert Morris (26-8)
60. Wofford (19-15)
61. Omaha (22-12)
62. Bryant (23-11)
63. Norfolk St. (24-10)
64. SIUE (22-11)
65. American (22-12)
66. Mount St. Mary's (22-12)
67. Alabama St. (19-15)
68. Saint Francis (16-17)

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 2d

I was circumcised at birth, but circumcision did not cause me to have an autism spectrum disorder.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 2d

I feel like a broken record, but I have to keep saying it over and over again: a farmer bailout won’t do much of anything because the market is gone. There will be no incentive to plant next year.

The bailout will help payoff farmer debt to the banks. That’s all.

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 2d

This would explain why Mike Johnson has refused to seat duly-elected @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social, as she would be the 218th signature on the House measure to force a vote on releasing the #EpsteinFiles

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

🤞 @ericswalwell.bsky.social

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COURIER @couriernewsroom.bsky.social · 17d

American Freakshow author, @ninaburleigh.bsky.social, uncovers a cache of previously unreported global Epstein travel records with a curious pattern — read now:

The Trump-Epstein Files

Why Did Jeff Fly in and Out of Istanbul 64 Times?

www.americanfreakshow.news

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 3d

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 3d

“The existence of even one ex gay dismantles the central lie of homosexuality, that it is an innate characteristic from birth and therefore should have human rights awarded to it.”

Same shit different era.

Chloe Cole: The existence of even one detransitioner dismantles the central lie of transgenderism, that it is an innate characteristic from birth and therefore should have human rights awarded to it.

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Laura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 5d

"99.97 percent of families, even when given the option, chose to let their children learn about LGBTQ+ people."
Nice result, and it reinforces everything Montgomery County said to SCOTUS before its theocrats made their dehumanizing ruling. open.substack.com/pub/erininth...

Only 0.03% Opt Out Of LGBTQ+ Education In Maryland After SCOTUS Gives Them A Right To

After SCOTUS gave families a right to opt out of LGBTQ+ education, Montgomery County, Maryland is reporting only 43 families took them up on it.

open.substack.com

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Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 4d

Aftyn Behn Wins the Democratic Primary!

It’s official — Aftyn Behn is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th District! 💙

This victory belongs to every volunteer, voter, and believer who knocked doors, made calls, and showed that people power still wins in Tennessee.

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 3d

Voting matters. Oh, and congratulations to @aftynbehn.bsky.social on winning the Democratic nomination in the #TN07 special election!

The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 4d

Not every day you see a four-way primary finish 28-25-24-23!

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Aaron Apollo Camp @campaaronapollo.bsky.social · 4d

Just to let everyone know, I am not behind the Comrade Dale Earnhardt social media pages, despite that sounding like something I'd be behind.

That being said, Trump's authoritarian crackdown in Chicago and other major cities is wrong and will be another dark stain on our country's history.

Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 4d

They're out here beating clergy too.

Alt text: A group of armed officers in camouflage uniforms and tactical gear confront a man dressed in black with a clerical collar. One officer sprays a chemical agent directly into the man’s face as he recoils, eyes shut tight and head turned from the spray. Other officers stand close by, heavily armed and wearing helmets, goggles, and protective gear. The man appears to be a pastor, as suggested by his attire. The scene is tense and chaotic, taking place on a city street.

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