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ProPublica @propublica.org · 6h

The forever chemical PFNA is so hazardous that the EPA struck an agreement with 8 companies to phase it out nearly two decades ago.

Now an EPA report on its harms sits in limbo, and the Trump administration won’t say when it will be released.

By @fastlerner.bsky.social

Scientists Completed a Toxicity Report on This Forever Chemical. The EPA Hasn’t Released It.

Agency scientists found that PFNA could cause developmental, liver and reproductive harms. Their final report was ready in mid-April, according to an internal document reviewed by ProPublica, but the ...

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 6h

UPDATE: Judge Perry issued an opinion explaining why she blocked the Texas National Guard deployment in Chicago.

She begins with Alexander Hamilton’s rejection of a “preposterous” idea that the Constitution lets a President deploy a State’s militia to a different State for political retribution. 🧵

OPINION AND ORDER
Since this country was founded, Americans have disagreed about the appropriate division
of power between the federal government and the fifty states that make up our Union. This
tension is a natural result of the system of federalism adopted by our Founders. And yet, not even
the Founding Father most ardently in favor of a strong federal government believed that one
state's militia could be sent to another state for the purposes of political retribution, calling such
a suggestion "inflammatory," and stating "it is impossible to believe that [a President] would employ such preposterous means to accomplish their designs." But Plaintiffs contend that such
an event has come to pass, and argue that National Guard troops from both Illinois and Texas
have been deployed to Illinois because the President of the United States wants to punish state elected officials whose policies are different from his own.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 5h

My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.

On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.

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Eric Feigl-Ding @drericding.bsky.social · 5h

Guess who just got both the updated COVID vaccine and flu shots today? Your dear Leader Trump. Maybe you should get them too.

Sincerely, An Epidemiologist Who Told You Trump Would Get COVID Booster.

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 14h

"After a few moments of laughter, the No Kings Coalition issued the following statement"

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The Shallow State @ourshallowstate.bsky.social · 6h

Have you ever wondered if mental health professionals, privately among themselves, marvel and commiserate over the fact that such a significant percentage of our country has become a toxic mix of arrogant, ignorant, and bonkers?
I will answer that for you.
Yes. Yes, we do.

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This Cranky Old Geezer Opposes Fascist Dictators @bhamilton001.bsky.social · 6h

NO KINGS OCTOBER 18

NO KINGS OCTOBER 18

NO KINGS OCTOBER 18

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OrlandoDamian @orlandodamian.bsky.social · 6h

I'll have my NO KINGS yard sign out to let all the magas neighbors know I'm antifa without fear.

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Aspiring Book Proofreader @elescator.bsky.social · 6h

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Parma” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Parma · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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nooknew.bsky.social @nooknew.bsky.social · 6h

There is no
"I hate America" protest.

There is only a
"No Kings"
protest .

Be there.

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🦋 Heather @snarkysith.bsky.social · 6h

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS! FREDERICK MD EDITION ❌️👑” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS! FREDERICK MD EDITION ❌️👑 · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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gab57.bsky.social @gab57.bsky.social · 6h

How stupid do the republicans think the American people are? October 18 is a No Kings protest not a hate America protest. These buffoons need to open the government and release the Epstein files

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clearsonnyday.bsky.social @clearsonnyday.bsky.social · 6h

I admittedly haven't gotten my old bones out for a protest since the Iraq war, but here's me getting ready for this next No Kings Day.

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TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 6h

#NOTHRONES
#NoCrowns
#California
NO KINGS
Jackson, California
Saturday, October 18
12 – 2pm PDT
California 49 &
Industry Boulevard
Jackson, CA 95642
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

NO KINGS Jackson, CA · Mobilize

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Bud Jamison "FUCK you, make me!" @grunteledboomer.bsky.social · 6h

You KNOW the Republitards are SCARED, when they start referring to the upcoming NO KINGS protest as the 'hate America' protest, and claim it's backed by the HAMAS wing of ANTIFA!!

😂😂😂🤪🙃🤣😁

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Nat Turner’s Slave Rebellion @nateturner.bsky.social · 6h

No Kings. October 18th.

www.nokings.org

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in.
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 ...

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Jan @jls12321.bsky.social · 6h

Speaker Mike Johnson
blames No Kings for the continued shut down.
Says it's a "hate America rally" for "the pro-Hamas wing" and
"the antifa people."

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 12h

Great point from @mjtoma.bsky.social: Millions of us absolutely do see what's happening to the USA.

"We are horrified, shocked, enraged, and ashamed. We are acting, in a thousand ways, to oppose it. This cannot, and will not, be how the United States ends."

newrepublic.com/post/201625/...

Memo to Future Historians: This Is Fascism, and Millions of Us See It

From Chicago to Portland, James Comey to Letitia James, and so much else—this is no longer America.

newrepublic.com

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

The House Oversight Committee said it’s reached out about scheduling the Epstein associate’s deposition.

Will Ghislaine Maxwell Speak With Congress? Supreme Court Rejection Clears Way For Her To Testify

The House Oversight Committee said it’s reached out about scheduling the Epstein associate’s deposition.

www.forbes.com

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Dr René MD 🇺🇸🩺 @drrenemd.bsky.social · 8h

Yes, it is becoming increasingly obvious something is not right. Unfortunately he now has rabid maga slaves around him who will absolutely lie without blinking.

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✨🌟 ⭐️ LoveKat ⭐️🌟✨🟦♿️🧬🏳️‍🌈🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽🌎☮️🕊️🟪 @lovekat41.bsky.social · 6h

They are keeping congress out of office until October 20. No Kings is October 18. I believe they are gearing up to declare insurrection act and martial law, taking away our right to assemble. I hope I’m wrong. 😑

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 1d

WHO THINKS THERE SHOULD BE WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (no session since 9/19😡)? ✋

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 7h

Peaceful assembly isn’t an insurrection.

Storming the Capitol to hang your own vice-president and end democracy is.

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Nancy Levine Stearns 🌎 @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 11h

Peter Thiel is Palantir co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is president of Thiel Capital, and a partner of Founders Fund, a venture capital firm.

Everyone who remains in his circles is complicit.

www.commondreams.org/news/peter-t...

Instead of Charity, Peter Thiel Told Elon Musk to Use Billions for Right-Wing Crusade Against 'Antichrist' | Common Dreams

Billionaire Peter Thiel urges Elon Musk to hoard wealth to battle future "Antichrist." Thiel warns against giving to left-wing nonprofits.

www.commondreams.org

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stevewarren209.bsky.social @stevewarren209.bsky.social · 10h

WARNING to all Republicans who may still have a soul. We're all passengers on a high-speed Crazy Train heading for the edge of the abyss, driven by Stephen Miller & Russell Vought, and fueled by clinically insane Peter Thiel & his acolytes. Time to hit the emergency brake or we all die - you too.

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