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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 8h

There is simply no equivalent, not even close, of this anywhere on the center or far left. There is no ‘both sides’ here, media.

Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 14h

"Together, the messages reveal a culture where racist, antisemitic and violent rhetoric circulate freely — and where the Trump-era loosening of political norms has made such talk feel less taboo among those positioning themselves as the party’s next leaders."

Can't call them fascists?

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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lithobolos @lithobolos.bsky.social · 5h

Which is why they loved inviting Charlie Kirk!

brentmcb.bsky.social @brentmcb.bsky.social · 14h

News flash - college republicans are racist sexist misogynistic homophobic pigs. It’s been true as long as there have been college republicans.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 7h

Come for their stupid right-wing polices that bankrupt their countries, stay for their inability to do hair.

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Bock Sam @bocksam.bsky.social · 5h

🧵 about a Florida man who “happens” to be an elected official. Imagine that. Oh, also appears to be cis whyte hetero Xtian male. Color me shocked.

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 9h

Cory Mills, boy I dunno

www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/14/j...

Judge grants ex-girlfriend restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills

A Florida judge said Rep. Cory Mills had cyberstalked an ex-girlfriend and barred the lawmaker from going near her residence or workplace or referencing her on social media.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 13h

Yikes. Looks like the bloated orange sociopath didn’t negotiate a ceasefire after all.
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‘You cease, I fire’: Israel kills 9 Palestinians despite Gaza truce

Israeli army confirmed it opened fire saying a group of people approached soldiers before being targeted.

www.aljazeera.com

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forensicguy.bsky.social @forensicguy.bsky.social · 8h

Not one honest person would say black teenagers would be treated the same way as these “white young adults.”

Webvixen @webvixen.bsky.social · 8h

This is gross but not shocking

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Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 5h

This is an important step toward building the kind of anti-fascist federalism we need for our moment. I’ve a forthcoming essay out this Sunday on more that Pritzker and other Democratic governors can and should do to take an offensive stance against authoritarianism.
www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 5h

So what do you say, J.D. Vance? You once feared Trump could be the American Adolf Hitler. But that seems to be the hope of the new generation of Republicans you’ve raised. Will you denounce this outbreak of antisemitism, racism and fascism in your party?

Politico @politico.com · 14h

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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snagz_said_what @snagzsongs.bsky.social · 5h

National Parks aboused cause shutdown.

The mess, the illegal activity, fuck people gonna die. Video in comments below.

This is what Yam Tits wants. No national parks. Just more for billionaires to rape and destroy with no recourse.

#Resist ✊🏽

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Government Shutdown Brings Waves Of Illegal Activity To Yosemite National Park

Crowded campsites, unpermitted hiking, and illegal sport is running rampant in this national park right now.

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🖤💋SammieSam💋🖤 @sammiestsam.sheshed.rocks · 14h

Peter Thiel is coming out with a 4-part series about identifying the antichrist.

Like we need a 4-part series. We're in America. Pretty sure we already know the signs.

This fabulous lady breaks it down into 4 points. In under 3 minutes.

#SheShed

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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Nancy Shelton @democracyatstake.bsky.social · 4h

Great shirt…got one, thanks! 😊

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Don Schreiber/Methane Mad Man @vivarioarriba.bsky.social · 5h

More like...MAKE AMERICA GAG AGAIN

Bill Leibenguth @bill-leibenguth.bsky.social · 16h

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GingerSpice💙 @thedesertginger.bsky.social · 11h

I will not sit quietly while being told "It's both sides"

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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 5h

AGAIN? The timeline remains off by five months (Smith wasn't made Counsel until 11/22; didn't return from Europe until 1/23)

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Eric Trump: "We found out that Jack Smith was actually planting classified folders in Mar-a-Lago"

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Azlend @azlend.bsky.social · 5h

So apparently trump hates this.

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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 5h

“As Latino Voters Flee MAGA, Koch Outfit Launches Dark Money Influence Op [Directed at Hispanic Voters]” 10/14/25 www.nationalmemo.com/latino-voters

As Latino Voters Flee MAGA, Koch Outfit Launches Dark Money Influence Op

Latino support for President Donald Trump and his policies is cratering, which is no surprise given that he has turned the entire federal government into a brutal nativist deportation regime aimed lar...

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Don Schreiber/Methane Mad Man @vivarioarriba.bsky.social · 5h

Jim Acosta..."The last Hate America rally I saw was January 6."

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 7h

They’re freaking out!!!

Trump’s cabinet secretaries falsely claim Dems are keeping the government closed because of the “No Kings” mass protests, and Mike Johnson calls it the “hate America rally.”

The truth is: we love America, but we hate tyrants. That’s why we’re doing this.

See you Saturday.

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energy9086.bsky.social @energy9086.bsky.social · 9h

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 8h

NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.

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Hart Cunningham @hpsc24.bsky.social · 5h

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Jenn Burrill @jennburrill.bsky.social · 13h

The Young Republicans chat uncovered by @politico.com are chilling:

▪️ using gas chambers
▪️ raping enemies
▪️ supporting slavery
▪️ using physiological torture to root out those who aren't true believers

These aren't just kids - it includes the general counsel for the New York State Young Republicans

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Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 7h

The @chicago.suntimes.com photographer who risked their personal health and safety to take this photograph is Anthony Vazquez. Please credit photographers and media outlets. In this age of misinformation, a photo with no context could be anything at all.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 7h

Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.

Photo from Chicago: DHS militarized agent holding a gun up directly in someone’s face as the victim has their hands up, pleading for them not to shoot.

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🇨🇦marciebp🇲🇽 @marciebp.bsky.social · 5h

What are young Republicans up to? Oops ! Exposed!

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‘If We Ever Had a Leak of This Chat We'd Be Cooked’: Thousands of Leaked GOP Messages Praise Hitler, Cheer Gas Chambers, and Spread Open Racism

Thousands of private Telegram messages— roughly 2,900 pages across more than seven months — show a crop of Young Republican operatives trading racist slurs, violent fantasies and praise for Nazi image...

dailyboulder.com

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