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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 4d

Our Growth and Development Committee is launching a fall drive to ensure we keep the momentum going. Together, we're building a mass, multiracial, working class organization capable of building a new world. Join us at: dsausa.org/join 3/3

Join DSA. Become a member today.

Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 4d

Today, these folks are brand new members. Tomorrow, they'll be socialist leaders ready to organize their community and their workplaces, to fight against imperialism, to fight for immigration justice, to defend trans liberation, and so much more. 2/3

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 4d

For the first time in history, DSA has 80,000 members in good standing! Tens of thousands of new members have joined the last year alone. In the face of rising fascism, a US-backed genocide, and an escalating climate crisis, socialism is the only path forward. 1/3

DSA Members in Good Standing -- 80K and Counting! Join today! dsausa.org/join Line graph showing number of members in good standing rising from 50,000 in October 2024 to 80,000 in September 2025.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 11h

Illinois State Troopers Arrest ICE protesters at Broadview Detention Center

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 7h

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s okay to not be okay. If you or a loved one are struggling, reach out. Help is available. Call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Mamdani: "Trump ran on 3 promises - punishment of his political enemies, easing cost of living crisis, & mass deportation. It's that second promise that brought so many to his campaign. And yet he's unable & unwilling to deliver bc he's beholden to the very billionaires that are profiting off of it"

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 2h

A ceasefire will not last if Palestinians don’t have a State.

Join me and sign this global petition to demand the United States recognize Palestinian Statehood and vote to make it so. Wherever you are in the world, sign & boost!

Can we get 1M signatures?

SIGN HERE: bit.ly/4nEUKjT

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 2h

Animal Crossing Tom Nook Big Face Knit Beanie is $3.75 on Amazon (Sold by Coalition Supply) buff.ly/OpG6LXR

Zelda Profile Women's Hat $3.56 buff.ly/XF1uGOs

Waddle Dee Beanie $3.56 buff.ly/PzhBVjm

more cheap items: buff.ly/0Ks0Pgt #ad

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2h

SOON: @ezralevin.bsky.social will join @chrislhayes.bsky.social to discuss Republicans’ lies about the peaceful No Kings Day protests and the Trump regime’s escalating attacks on dissent. Tune into @allinwithchris.bsky.social on @msnbc.com.

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Luma @darkblueluma.bsky.social · 2h

This is why whenever MTG says something right I assume she will then say something bad immediately thereafter.

She is not and never will be an ally.

Roger ZenAF @rogerzenaf.bsky.social · 3h

See? It's all a fuckin' game.

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Hourly Cosmos @hourlycosmos.bsky.social · 10h

The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33) and NGC 2023 - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/rhRRAz

In the Shadow of the Horsehead - Deep 26 Hour Version

Link to full resolution image (3.8MB): goo.gl/mXsTKe
Link to large 'X3' size image: goo.gl/DnMTZA
Link to large 'X3' size greyscale version: goo.gl/fXA2fZ

I recently added a Ha filter to my collection and promptly put it to the test by soaking up a decent amount of data on the Horsehead nebula. I wanted to improve on my initial attempt on this target from 2014. One of the issues was that I'd like to show the delicate 'curtain' structure of IC 434, the bright glowing hydrogen emission that the Horsehead is silhouetted against.
This also prompted me to add more data to the LRGB channels as well in order to bring out the faint dust details better, so all together with last year's data I ended up with over 26 hours of data which I completely reprocessed and assembled into this updated version.
I'm pleased that the result has higher resolution and more depth than last years' effort. The colours are also richer and more refined and in particular the Ha curtains now stand out above and around the Horsehead.

About the image:
The Horsehead Nebula (also known as Barnard 33) is without doubt one of the most recognized and fascinating objects in the sky. This iconic feature is formed by the sharp outline of a dark dust cloud, with a remarkable likeness to a horse's head, silhouetted against a brightly glowing patch of ionized Hydrogen (IC434) that is being energized by the hard ultraviolet radiation from nearby Sigma Orionis, a...

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Roger ZenAF @rogerzenaf.bsky.social · 3h

See? It's all a fuckin' game.

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Nintendo of America [UNOFFICIAL] @nintendousa.bsky.social · 2d

Three #SNES games are now available to play for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members!

☑️ Mario & Wario
☑️ BUBSY in: Claws Encounters of the Furred Kind
☑️ FATAL FURY SPECIAL

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Nintendo of America [UNOFFICIAL] @nintendousa.bsky.social · 1d

Galactic icons.✨

#SuperMarioGalaxy + #SuperMarioGalaxy2

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Rep. Mark Pocan @pocan.house.gov · 3h

Tough week for Speaker Johnson.

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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 9h

🕯️🕯️Russia murdered this beautiful couple in Kyiv,June 23,2025 - Anna Pavlik and Volodymyr Moseychuk. They had their whole life ahead of them. Rest in peace. We will never forget and we will never forgive russians.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 10h

The sickest children from around the country are brought to Children's National Hospital for treatment.

The doctors who care for them work days on end for starvation wages.

These doctors deserve a fair bargain. NOW.

Doctors Working for Starvation Wages Speak Up | Sen. Bernie Sanders

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 7h

Trump and Russ Vought don’t have to lay off federal workers. They’re choosing to because they want to “inflict maximum pain” on the American people.

It’s time for Republicans to come to the table and end this chaos.

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White House Starts Mass Layoffs of Government Workers

OMB chief Russell Vought made the announcement on social media as the shutdown continued.

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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 4h

Since Republicans shut down the government on September 30, federal workers have either been off the job or working without pay.

Tomorrow, they will miss their first paycheck.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

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Luma @darkblueluma.bsky.social · 3h

That is how the genocide stops.

Russia out.

Dr. Michael MacKay @michaelmackay.bsky.social · 6h

Russia's war aim is to annihilate Ukrainians as a people and to make a colony of all Ukrainian land.

There is no "deal" that can possibly stop Russian imperialism. Only the total defeat of the Russian invaders and their unconditional surrender can stop it.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 6h

How many millionaires can you make with one billionaire?

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Dave @carlsbaddave.bsky.social · 3h

ABOLISH ICE
ABOLISH HOMELAND SECURITY
ABOLISH ICE
ABOLISH HOMELAND SECURITY
ABOLISH ICE
ABOLISH HOMELAND SECURITY

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Luma @darkblueluma.bsky.social · 3h

And they would rather keep ICE funded.

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 8h

Cruel and cowardly.

Republicans are canceling votes yet again instead of working with Democrats to re-open the government.

They'd rather stay on vacation than stand with families, release the Epstein Files, and address the healthcare crisis they created.

A tweet from a report that reads: Scheduling update is official: Votes are no longer expected in the House on Tuesday, October 14th.

Luma @darkblueluma.bsky.social · 3h

Nope.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 8h

Surely this will trickle down to workers, right?

More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 12h

Corporate income taxes are $77 billion lower than last year, primarily due to the Republican tax cuts for the rich.

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