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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1h

He’s sounding as unhinged as his boss lately.

Tweet from Really American: “BREAKING: In an insane moment, the Speaker of the House frames the upcoming ‘No Kings’ protest march as a ‘Hate America’ event, irresponsibly calling folks who oppose fascism ‘pro-Hamas.’ We found that ‘violent rhetoric’ Republicans have criticized.”
Below, a screenshot from Fox News shows Rep. Mike Johnson speaking with the U.S. Capitol in the background.

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 1h

Your daily reminder. You have a sexual predator in the WH.

#ReleaseAllTheEpsteinFiles
#TrumpEpsteinCoverup

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Greg Burke @gregoryburke.bsky.social · 18h

Three More GOP Reps Split From Mike Johnson Over Shutdown newrepublic.com/post/201618/... via @newrepublic.com

Three More GOP Reps Split From Mike Johnson Over Shutdown

The House speaker is losing control of his party.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 6h

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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🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 17h

Reposting this for those who may not understand what Democrats are trying to push back against when it comes to Republicans shutting down the government and why Dems are fighting for Americans.

R’s are blaming D’s while they cut ACA tax credits and gut more federal agencies—has always been the plan

🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · Jun 30

It's not just $930 billion being cut from Medicaid that will harm people

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There's another healthcare nightmare in Trump's murderous budget bill -
The House GOP budget reconciliation bill does not extend the "enhanced" premium tax credits that were put in place by the American Rescue Plan

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7h

Children that were kidnapped by invading Russian barbarians, not displaced.

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Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 3h

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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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 4h

The biggest news story of the week that you may have missed is the real possibility that TikTok will go MAGA. Subscribe now to have all of Democracy Docket's premium content, including my exclusive newsletters, sent straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 18h

Not Something She Should Be
Doing At All….

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Sailing Effie @sailingeffie.bsky.social · 20h

Nine years in a row, Chicago’s been named the best city to visit — apparently tourists just love dodging bullets between deep-dish pizza stops.

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Jack Tripper @chadstanton.blacksky.app · 2h

“ICE has raided our day labor sites at least 14 times since June.”

truthout.org/articles/ice...

ICE Is Targeting Day Labor Centers in LA That Hold Contracts With the City

Elected leaders are failing to protect immigrant workers. We must build community power, as only we can keep us safe.

truthout.org

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Jared Kushner in Tel Aviv: "Instead of replicating the barbarism of the enemy, you chose to be exceptional, you chose to stand for the values that you stand for, and I couldn't be prouder to be a friend of Israel."

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Miranda 🖤🤍💜 @doomscroling.bsky.social · 4h

Hundreds of children in multiple states are in quarantine and on remote learning due to measles outbreaks.

The decline in MMR vaccinations has resulted in the US experiencing an increase of measles cases with 1563 total cases & 3 deaths since January.

#Pinks

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 4h

A library director in Wyoming who was fired two years ago because she refused to remove books with sexual content and LGBTQ themes from a library's children and young adult sections has just been awarded $700,000 in a settlement. t.co/EA5L1kOZfV

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/us/wyoming-library-settlement-book-bans-terri-lesley.html?smtyp=cur&smid=fb-nytimes&fbclid=IwdGRjcANWLXdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHhlnY6nKj_j4zuP3VjNSstXWBaV1t8-sPQ5C3b_jS6WN...

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 7h

Is it just me, or does it seem the press is actually and completely terrified to report about Donald Trump's physical and mental health the way it would have if anyone else were president?

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2h

A group of hundreds of faith in coalition who started at a Maywood church just arrived at the detention center for a eucharistic procession.

They want to offer communion to detainees inside, but won't be able to get past the barricades and fence on Beach Street.

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Brant Reeves @bireeves95.bsky.social · 3h

Mehdi Hasan Has It Right….

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 7h

Attention! Share everywhere. There is a fake "Stop Ice" app. It's trying to ensnare people to enter their information, so they can go after them. I don't know whether it was created by ICE, or someone else, but that doesn't matter.
Do NOT use stopice./org.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Colleen Jenny (she/her)🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @cjenny2.bsky.social · 2h

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

‘Page one of the authoritarian playbook’: how Trump and allies are exploiting Kirk’s killing

The president and his Maga allies have used the rightwing influencer’s killing to justify attacks on critics, experts say

www.theguardian.com

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 2h

To all military
You Deserve Better than Trump, Hegseth, and Republican Senators and Congressional Representatives
They refuse to negotiate
And truly don't care
Democrats are in DC ready
Republicans no where to be found
This is TRUMP'S SHUTDOWN

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Colleen Jenny (she/her)🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @cjenny2.bsky.social · 2h

www.reddit.com/r/EyesOnIce/...

From the EyesOnIce community on Reddit: Northwest Chicago Suburb: ICE Agents Rip 15-Year-Old Girl from Car, Slam Her to Ground: She Screams “I’m 15!” as Man Kneels on Her Neck

Explore this post and more from the EyesOnIce community

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Colleen Jenny (she/her)🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @cjenny2.bsky.social · 4h

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we can fight back and win

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Colleen Jenny (she/her)🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @cjenny2.bsky.social · 4h

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Canadians please help! #duet #canada #help #need #notsafe #support #safety #work #network #refugee

YouTube video by Hawk's Podcasts / mdg650hawk

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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Sarah Weinman @sarahweinman.com · 5h

A remarkable, much-needed political ad, and also read @katelynburns.com on her reaction to it: www.patreon.com/posts/you-ha...

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