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Claire @clpaxx.bsky.social · 13h

Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid

Power has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts.

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Claire @clpaxx.bsky.social · 13h

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Crypto spent millions to defeat Sherrod Brown and elect allies. It's ready for a repeat in 2026

The cryptocurrency industry spent millions last year to unseat a longtime critic, Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio, and install its allies in Washington.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15h

No Kings,
For the love of America.

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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Raquel @raquelhasty.bsky.social · 14h

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Smash the 👍, subscribe to our channel and add your name to the petition calling to impeach Pam Bondi: https://actl.ink/ipbfacr91625?ref=ra

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dharmalee3❌👑 @dharmalee3.bsky.social · 14h

Jen Psaki looks at how the effectiveness and increasing popularity of anti-Trump protests have driven some Republicans into hiding while Trump's closest acolytes have begun pushing weird lies and mischaracterizations of the events in the hopes of undercutting their energy. Tennessee State Rep. Just

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Beverly @grammylovesyou.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago

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Mjkwho @mjkwho.bsky.social · 14h

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Tori @toti66.bsky.social · 15h

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They want you to be as stupid as the maggots are peeps!

White House says Trump's heart tested 14 years younger than his 'chronological age'

President Donald Trump's newly released physical results from the White House sing the praises of his health and physical fitness, and claim that he, in fact, has the heart of a man in his mid-60s, ra...

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 23h

“Let’s do it, Joe.”

Newsom Issues Challenge to Joe Rogan

Issuing a challenge to the podcaster, the California governor said, “Let’s do it, Joe.”

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SassySenora701 @sassysenior70.bsky.social · 1d

United we ribbit, divided we croak. 🐸🐸🐸✊

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 16h

If a pharmaceutical company could mass produce whatever compassion pills Marjorie Taylor Greene seems to have been taking lately, we could save the world

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Claire @clpaxx.bsky.social · 1d

Rep. Garcia I just want to say thank you for all you are doing- please keep up the good fight!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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Robert Garcia @robertgarcia.bsky.social · 5d

Best Buds.

Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 5d

Donald Trump & Jeffrey Epstein: Best Friends Forever. Release the files!

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 3d

Oversight Democrats have one message for Speaker Johnson: Stop the Shutdown, Release the Files!

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Claire @clpaxx.bsky.social · 1d

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US buys Argentine pesos, finalizes $20 billion currency swap

The U.S. Treasury has purchased Argentine pesos and finalized a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina’s central bank.

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Claire @clpaxx.bsky.social · 1d

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MIT president says she 'cannot support' proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

MIT's president said she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to feder...

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Claire @clpaxx.bsky.social · 1d

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Trump's quest for the Nobel Peace Prize falls short again despite high-profile nominations

The White House is responding bitterly to President Donald Trump being passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders.

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Dem Lady Always @demladyalways.bsky.social · 2d

We must always be looking back. To learn and to remember. So we can move forward with knowledge and hope. 💙
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Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social · 2d

It’s SHAMEFUL to watch US Senators vote NO on the War Powers resolution & give this administration a blank check to bomb whoever the hell they want. The current conduct in the Caribbean is unconstitutional and unacceptable!

Time and time again, these cowards bend the knee.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Sheryl with an S @beachblond52.bsky.social · 1d

#ProudBlue #ResistanceUnited #Pinks
Yay! A win for those who fight for democracy! Autocrats are losers, DonOLD.
Antifa is a movement, not a terrorist organization.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4d

This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.

Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 1d

The best possible news.
A Latina WOMAN.
Venezuelan leader María Corina Machado awarded the 2025 Peace Prize, for "tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela" & "struggle to achieve a just & peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy"
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory