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Gary Coles

@garytcoles.bsky.social

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An adventurous cowboy living life to the fullest. Green Beret, rodeo rider, pilot, hiker, etc. I love exploring new places. Now in Mexico. 🤠 Online coaching to prepare you for interviews: https://zcal.co/i/RCa7IPCc 15-minute free trial

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Gary Coles @garytcoles.bsky.social · Feb 16

"No one knows how many veterans who protected us while serving in the United States military have been deported, often to countries they haven't seen since they were babies."

On paper, they are eligible for benefits from the VA, but there are many obstacles.

www.dailyjournal.com/articles/377...

Broken Promises: Deported veterans struggle to access entitled benefits

The Daily Journal has more journalists covering the California legal profession than any other publication.

www.dailyjournal.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5h

MARGE: “I’m so angry at my own party, and these weak and pathetic men in house and senate leadership… I’m beyond pissed off.” 👀

#TrumpShutdown

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Winnowing @morganafare.bsky.social · 5h

He took an oath to uphold the Constitution, to protect this nation from terrorists, both domestic & foreign….YES, I support this American!

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frankenpaper @frankenpaper.bsky.social · 8h

When I served during the Cold War, I was given illegal orders on more than one occasion. So, I snapped to attention & respectfully said "No Sir/Sgt.". Then I explained why. I directed them to their superior. They got mad, but they learned that they could not make me break the law or violate my oath.

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@Shenanigans Squad . bsky .social @youtwitface.bsky.social · 18h

I was just following Orders is not a defense!
Knowing that the POTUS and the Secretary of DEFENSE are not using the NG as intended, Capt. Blaha is doing the right thing.

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🦋 Carmen G., PhD 🐸(🪖"Prima" to One)🌻 @tcrg2012.bsky.social · 21h

"I did not raise my right hand to be used as a pawn and activated against my community." ✊🏾

Capt. Dylan Blaha

#ONEV1
#Pinks 🌸
#Voices4Victory

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Pritzker: "I sent a letter to Kristi Noem and to DHS leadership asking them to pause all of their federal agent operations for the entirety of the Halloween weekend. I'm asking for basic human decency. I think their response will be revealing. Give the children and families of Illinois a break."

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 4h

I’m honored to be endorsed by @votersoftomorrow.org and I’m eager to work with them and other young leaders both on the campaign trail and in Congress!

Voters of Tomorrow @votersoftomorrow.org · 5h

@katmabu.bsky.social has put herself on the line to protect our communities from ICE and now she’s being prosecuted for daring to dissent.

We’re proud to stand with Kat and the rest of the “Broadview Six” against these trumped-up charges. And we’re proud to support Kat for Congress.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3h

An estimated 15.7 million workers use SNAP. It’s a lifeline for those in low-wage jobs.

Meanwhile, CEOs are paid 280x as much as the typical worker.

Don’t be angry at workers for using food stamps.

Be angry at the corporations paying them so little that they need them.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 4h

These contiguous posts in my timeline show how companies, both big and small, can either devote themselves to the trivial and evil or the substantive and good.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 10h

So I think the Epstein Files are the key to it all. I've always found it obvious that he was holding some major blackmail on many GOP in congress. It's just not plausible that they all rolled over & gave up all dignity & self respect just to avoid losing their seats..
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 3h

Q: What do you call it when many people in multiple events are deliberately killed on the open seas outside of a declaration of war?

A: Murder. Mass murder. Crimes against humanity.

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 10h

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3h

California, we have the power to stop election rigging, right now!

Did you get your ballot in? I did and so did my entire family. Remind everyone you know. 👊🏽
#Prop50VoteYes

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 2h

I’m the first congressional candidate to be indicted under the second Trump administration.

But if things keep going the way they are, I won’t be the last.

That’s why I need to fight these charges with everything we’ve got. Help us do that here: katforillinois.com/legal

Defend Kat Against Unjust Charges

Show your support with a contribution.

katforillinois.com

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 4h

California – this Election Day, vote yes on Prop 50.

California’s Prop 50 says that if Republicans are going to abuse the system to try and hang onto power, we’re going to counteract that abuse and create a level playing field in the midterm elections.

Make a plan to vote yes on Prop 50.

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Gary Coles @garytcoles.bsky.social · 3h

www.military.com/daily-news/h...

'SNAP Is Everything': Military Families, Vets Prepare for Empty Fridges

A disabled Navy veteran tells Military.com that his family will go hungry as SNAP benefits are slated to expire Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown.

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Dr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 1d

Team Newsom @governor.ca.gov is taking bold, concrete steps to reduce dependence on a chaotic federal health landscape.

California is now producing its own insulin through CalRx, an innovative and timely model that leverages their purchasing power to reduce healthcare costs for Californians.

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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 22h

The people yearn for (democratic) socialism (this one will make you cry)

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 1d

Newsom Not Afraid To Share His
Plan For The World's 5th Largest
Economy,California, in Spite Of
Chump.......

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Vickie Hinkley @vickiehinkley.bsky.social · 1d

www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/29/t...

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Gary Coles @garytcoles.bsky.social · 20h

The Last Paycheck in America
www.meidasplus.com/p/the-last-p...

The Last Paycheck in America

As Washington burns and Silicon Valley feasts, millions of American workers are being erased; one layoff, one algorithm, one lie at a time.

www.meidasplus.com

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Robert Ellingsworth @by1959.bsky.social · 3d

PLAY YMCA!

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 3d

The oligarchy wants full control of what we watch and read.

A tweet from Robert Reich states:
“The richest man on earth owns X.
The second richest man on earth is about to acquire TikTok and his family could soon own both Paramount and Warner Bros.
The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.
See the problem here?”

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The Ass is the father of the legs @internethippo.bsky.social · 3d

They're going to change the clocks this weekend and the president is powerless to stop it. Because he's weak and a loser. That's what they're saying sir

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 3d

It's Been Over One Month since
Adelita Grijalva was Elected
SQUEAKER Johnson ! What The
Fuck Are You Hiding ? Oh yeah,
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES

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