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Political Science, l tell it like l see it! No B.S. Trump had better stay away from my Country Canada. Best in the world!❤️ No MAGA🛑want No DM's! No Porn No Crypto MARK CARNEY Prime Minister ELBOWS UP CANADA

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gaylethomson.bsky.social @gaylethomson.bsky.social · Feb 1

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Jim Acosta’s Final Message Calls for Truth Over Fear

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 22h

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PEIPolitical 🇨🇦 @peipolitical.bsky.social · 2d

An autistic boy who reportedly functions "like a 4-year-old child" has been missing for over a week—and it turns out ICE grabbed him in the bathroom and NEVER TOLD THE FAMILY.
#cdnpoli

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Stephen C. Rea @stevierea.bsky.social · 17h

Fuentes’s media tour over the past ~6 months has been wild to witness. The podcast circuit is one thing—first it was Alex Jones, in the past week it’s been Dave Smith, Sneako, Red Scare, and Gavin McInnes—but the NYT and GQ is another, worse thing. Why give this guy the attention he craves?

Current Affairs @currentaffairs.bsky.social · 1d

Nick Fuentes is a psychotic fascist who openly admires Hitler, denies the Holocaust, and says that rape is "so not a big deal." But you'd never know any of that by reading this simpering GQ profile, which treats him as a kind of edgy internet curiosity rather than a deranged Nazi.

GQ @gqmagazine.bsky.social · 1d

Is hard-right streamer Nick Fuentes winning over women on the left? Writer Katherine Dee investigates www.gq.com/story/nick-f...

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Ole Vet USAF @olevetusaf.bsky.social · 16h

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Alex Jones, the far-right conspiracy theorist and host of InfoWars, suffered a major setback Tuesday when the Supreme Court rejected his appeal of a $1.4 billion defamation judgment over his false claims about the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 16h

I have some wonderful news in today's article. The Supreme Court told Alex Jones to suck it and pay up. He's still on the hook for paying the victims' parents of the Sandy Hook shooting 1.5 billion dollars.

Fucking good. Eat shit, Alex.

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The Supreme Court Tells Alex Jones to Get Fucked

They Rejected His Appeal of His $1.5 Billion Dollar Sandy Hook Judgment

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 16h

You can blame a lot of what's happening today on Alex Jones

Long before Sandy Hook, he peddled the vile conspiracy theory that "9/11 was an inside job"

Still, in 2016 Trump appeared on his show and praised his "amazing reputation"

Now those peddling conspiracy theories are running the government

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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 16h

The Supreme Court has denied an appeal by Alex Jones over a his $1.4 billion defamation judgment for his false claims that the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School was a hoax, which leaves in place the record-breaking sum he was ordered to pay in 2021. www.cbsnews.com/news/supreme...

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook case

The Supreme Court turned away an appeal by Alex Jones over a $1.4 billion defamation judgment for his false claims that a 2012 school shooting was a hoax.

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LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 16h

It's always sad when you appeal your $1.4 billion dollar Sandy Hook judgment, and the Supreme Court tells you to fuck off with your bullshit.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice Alex Jones

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 16h

Reading that cretin Alex Jones was put on blast by the conservative Supreme Court and "Dr. Phil" has had to declare bankruptcy on the same day? What an embarrassment of riches! Only one other breaking news story about another odious man would make things better.
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Dr Phil faces 'total collapse' after MAGA alignment backfires massively: report

Dr. Phil McGraw's attempt to transition from daytime television personality to a politically aligned media mogul during Donald Trump's second presidential term has been marked by spectacular failure a...

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 21h

💻 TONIGHT, Oct. 14th, 8pm ET

❌👑 NO KINGS Messaging, Media, and Digital Engagement Training

Join us for a training on how to talk about your local ❌👑 No Kings movement, both to the reporters and on your social media channels.
#Pinks #NoKings

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Messaging, Media, and Digital Engagement Training · No Kings

Your No Kings event is in motion. Now it’s time to make sure the world knows about it! (Or at least the world around your community.) Join us for a training on how to talk about your local No Kings mo...

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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 3d

THIS SHOULD BE CONCERNING TO EVERYONE

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h

The Pentagon’s new press policy bars journalists from reporting anything that hasn’t been approved by the Trump regime.

The NYT, Washington Post, Atlantic, and NPR are refusing to sign the agreement.

Kudos to the media outlets standing up to this blatant authoritarianism.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 23h

Senate is back in session today.

1/ So a quick 🧵on where things are at on the shutdown.

You get a lot of propaganda and spin thrown at you, so I want to give you the real, behind-the-scenes tea.

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bluedove2024.bsky.social @bluedove2024.bsky.social · 17h

🎁GIFT ARTICLE: NYT Interview: "Buttigieg on Rebuilding America After Trump" "It is precisely in moments like this[as things] burn down around us..we hv to get to work building things that will stand for the nxt century..1 day T will not be active..what to do next.."🇺🇸🌎
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Opinion | Pete Buttigieg on Rebuilding America After Trump

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elsievoteblue.bsky.social @elsievoteblue.bsky.social · 18h

Come on America🇺🇸 As a reminder of the power that we have in this nation , Get out and show what we can do!!
On October 18th,turn up the heat on this administration,Protest against this corrupt authoritarian regime!
Denounce the orange clown,he’s no KING🤨
#DemVoice1
#DemsUnited
#ProudBlue

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AlexJChambers @alexjchambers.bsky.social · 23h

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 16h

Pardon me if I delay celebrating this vile cretin losing until those poor Sandy Hook families he victimized for cheap publicity see all of the cash. I don't trust him for a second.
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Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Alex Jones, who has been ordered to pay $1.4 billion in damages to the families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting.

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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 16h

Ruth Marcus hits the nail on the head in this new piece for the New Yorker.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20h

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

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CathySamtbird @cathysamtbird.bsky.social · 16h

I completely agree!

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I’ve Lived in New England for 24 Years—and This Town Is One of the Most Charming Places on the East Coast — Travel + Leisure

Rockport, Massachusetts, a seaside town located one hour north of Boston, is known for its fresh seafood and picturesque harbor. While visiting, travelers can explore century-old shops and eat lobster...

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21st Ed @21sted.bsky.social · 16h

Here's more fuel to add to our FIRE🔥

Trump’s allies suddenly raging over October 18 No Kings protests.

It’s backfiring: Dems & rally organizers using it to galvanize attendance, [it] will likely succeed.

De Niro amplified call to turn out...more anger on Fox

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MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump

As Trump allies smear the coming protests, a good writer on MAGA skewers the absurdity of these attacks on large swaths of Americans—and explains why our best recourse will be to turn out in force.

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erafrequencies.bsky.social @erafrequencies.bsky.social · 1d

#DonaldTrump #Nobelprize ??? Insane

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Senseidai2547 @senseidai.bsky.social · 22h

Republicans know they're in deep shit. Rather than grow a spine & say no to Convicted Felon Donald Trump, they bend the knee, cheat, then accuse the Democrats of cheating. Karma is coming for them.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica

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North Carolina Republicans heed Trump’s call to redraw congressional map

North Carolina has become the latest state to join a redistricting battle sparked by President Trump’s urging to shore up the small GOP House majority ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 1d

Footage from the battle of Portland where musicians came to give a musical support to the war-torn population. May the power of the frog be with them.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 22h

Saturday is going to be huge, boisterous and joyful: “It doesn’t matter if you’ve never protested before. This is a place for you if you believe we don’t do kings in this country.” - @ezralevin.bsky.social to @maddow.msnbc.com

Please join us on No Kings Day: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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