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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 17h

Vought’s daughter has cerebral palsy, and while she may not require “special” education, she would need adjustments if she attended any school.

Obviously, he is evil and does not care about hypocrisy, but I want people to remember: they’re taking this away from US, not themselves.

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 18h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 12h

So if Russ Vought and Bob Kennedy were deliberately trying on behalf of an enemy to sicken and kill Americans by destroying the public health structure - what would they be doing differently?

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Nick Varga @karaoke-god.bsky.social · 19h

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Cheri @cheri5902.bsky.social · 10h

Evening Thought: so much of this country doesn’t want to believe Democrats were right. They know it, but they’ll never admit it. Easier to blame “the other”…. Than admit they were completely wrong.

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iwanttobecanadian.bsky.social @iwanttobecanadian.bsky.social · 1d

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Cheri @cheri5902.bsky.social · 10h

Correct.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 11h

Republicans declare themselves patriots, then turn around and block the paychecks of the men and women who defend America.

And what’s really wild, some of those same troops keep voting red while getting screwed over again and again.

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Cheri @cheri5902.bsky.social · 11h

Thought for the Evening: I think that anyone that voted for the orange felon should be required to get exactly what they voted for, and the rest of us should get exactly what WE wanted when we voted! They knew when they voted. They just didn’t think it all would touch THEM. 🤬🤬🤬

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Tim Williams Art @timwilliamsart.bsky.social · 17h

Their goal is to turn the United States into a "Wealthy Whites and Christians Only" country.

They literally don't give a shit about anyone else.

Which is why they're going to fail.

HUGELY.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14h

And people tell me the libs have no knack for messaging.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 16h

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

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17h

Blue!💙

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15h

Schatz: They’re stopping wind and solar because this guy has some very strange ideas about the energy mix. And it’s consistent with the rest of his political and economic philosophy — if there’s less of everything, it gives him more authority to dole out favors

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 17h

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

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Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 18h

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 21h

I’m a patriotic American, so I’m proudly anti-fascist. How about you? 🇺🇸

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bingley567 @bingley567.bsky.social · 1d

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 20h

Me to @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the Comey and James and (probably imminent) Bolton prosecutions

"It doesn’t matter what your politics are. If you say he’s stupid, which he is, if you say he is wrong, which he is, if you say he’s a criminal or sleezy, which he is ... then you’re his enemy.”

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 19h

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.

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Julie Bogen @juliebogen.bsky.social · 1d

A reminder (from my 2019 @theatlantic.com reporting) that as military families go without pay this shutdown, many of them are single-paycheck households relying on the servicemember's income because the spouses have been pushed out of the workforce.

www.theatlantic.com/family/archi...

The Dismal Career Opportunities for Military Spouses

For the partners of America’s active-duty service members, finding a stable, well-paid job is often impossible.

www.theatlantic.com

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8647 Nous Defions Mortus Discriminatus @ralphfh.bsky.social · 18h

As we resist tyranny, we gain solidarity. As we gain solidarity, we build courage. As we feel courageous and stand up to Trump, we weaken him and his regime. Let's continue to build solidarity by peacefully opposing our tyrant-in-chief at No Kings Day 2.0 on October 18

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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · 1d

Military families on day 9 of the shutdown lining up at the food bank

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

This is not a border crossing.
There’s no law that any of us have to show our papers on the interior.

This is a blatant civil rights violation. How is anyone supposed to know whether this man is a real ICE agent or just pretending to be one?!

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

It was never about “free health care for illegals.” This is always what it was about. They have no intention of “fixing” the ACA, they intend to defund it.

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