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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 16m

Sweet souvenir from Marc and Barack.

Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 17m

No groundbreaking disclosures by Obama, but worth a listen, even if to just remember what it can be like.

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jeremy kaplowitz @jeremykaplowitz.com · 3d

whoa huge guest!!

Marc Maron saying that tomorrow is the final ep of WTF and the guest is Charlie from Smiling Friends

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 11h

There's always been a fight over the true story of America. I believe deeply in the story that says we’re all created equal, and that if we can treat each other with decency and respect, all of us will be better off.

I talk about this and more on the final episode of WTF with Marc Maron. Watch now:

My Conversation with Marc Maron | WTF Podcast

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www.youtube.com

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Steve B. @estevebolita.bsky.social · 3h

Golden hour black sage.

Hooray for #CaliforniaNativePlants.

Sunlight on the green leaves of black sage plants with the low sun and blue sky behind

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Todosco Jones, the liminal spaceman @todoscojones.bsky.social · 3h

"...Navy warships shooting live missiles into Camp Pendleton as a “show of force...”???

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 5h

The Trump admin is apparently finalizing plans for two days of events under the pretext of the 250th anniversary of the Marines. Sources close to MTN describe the closure as part of a “vanity parade” that may involve Navy warships shooting live missiles into Camp Pendleton as a “show of force.”

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Anita Lincoln ARTS @anitalincoln.bsky.social · May 20

#California #native #plants. #cnps best way to rewild is to support the natives. #photography #flowers #bumblebee #strawberries #salvia

A bumble bee with a large pollen sac exploring a native plant

Strawberries growing in a terra cotta tiered pot

A close up of a fuzzy leaf, native salvia

A violet wild flower popping up in the weeds

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 3h

This Saturday!

Plan ahead for the possible invasion of California which will close I-5.
#nativeplants #cnps

cnpssd.org/2025-native-...

2025 Fall Native Plant Sale - San Diego chapter - CNPS

cnpssd.org

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 5h

"The revolution has already begun. It's just not the one we expected or wanted."

- My buddy Gordon

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Franca @francarose.bsky.social · 9h

Yes, ranked choice … I like that option too

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 9h

Not quite. Voters had three candidates in the General in that election, and were able to rank the three in their preferred order.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 9h

While Adam Schiff did not donate directly to Steve Garvey, his campaign spent millions of dollars on ads that promoted Garvey during the 2024 California Senate primary.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

She does know this. All CA dems know this. That's why we have "Democrats for Republicans" campaigns in the primaries.

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Traveling The Road Images (E.C.Teodoro Photography) @travelingtheroad.bsky.social · 10h

San Diego, California

As the day folds, clouds settle into stillness. Reflections stretch across the harbor, holding the last light. Melodic waves echo through the quiet, carrying the grace of now. Let the evening hold you. Let the water sing you into rest.

#photography #sandiego #California

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Michael Byron #Fella @michaelby.bsky.social · 10h

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US supreme court appears poised to weaken key pillar of Voting Rights Act

Dispute over Louisiana district returned to justices after long legal saga – and could have far-reaching implications

www.theguardian.com

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

For instance, most CA voters are registered Democrats...what if there was an election method that allowed all the Dem Senate candidates to run against each other in a General (when most of them vote) instead of Garvey against Schiff.

These electoral systems exist. (See Mary Peltola vs. Palin)

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

Even better, at the city/community level.

Come on San Diego ... build some BRTs, grade separated pedestrian/bike streets, and put the bollards back up in The Gaslamp.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

Most importantly, "Top-Two Jungle primary" is a horribly anti-democratic electoral process.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

In California? None. That's why Porter wants a Republican to win the primary....just like the Harlem Globetrotters want to play the Washington Generals.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

It's my idea for a constitutional amendment. It also modifies the 2nd, the right to keep and bear arms (except men age 16-60).

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

I want my ballot to have a telling and meaningful Venn diagram between Porter and Becerra so Californians can have a fair shot at casting an informed vote.

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

She's very well known, X is not so prominent or charismatic.

A naked, extended campaign between them would be great.

(See the Schiff primary campaign for Steve Garvey...good for the campaign, not so good for the voters. Porter wants (They all want) a Republican to win the first round)

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

Greg Jones inspires and shames all the neighbors to step it up.

fox5sandiego.com/morning-news...

fox5sandiego.com

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Eliana @otrodia.bsky.social · 10h

We need this dude in #SanDiego!

🇵🇷The 10/13 Birthday Bitch🇩🇴 @bubblesnbuns.bsky.social · 1d

I was talking to someone on here awhile ago about this dude and figured this could bring some sunshine to the skyline

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Chris Collins @ccollins.org · 10h

I'm pretty happy thinking the robots will make the roads safer than autonomous men aged 16-60 who have their horsepower and ego involved in their driving decisions.

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