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G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · Jun 8

When people say, "You're a writer; you shouldn't talk politics," it's a sign of privilege. I understand why some choose to protect their peace & keep things separate. Insta was that platform for me until Zuck zucked. But to some extent, *all* writing is political, no matter where and how you do it.

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Capital B @capitalb.bsky.social · 1h

"“We got 27 historical markers around town. We have so much history. When you sit there and you listen to all the history that’s here in this town, it’s incredible."

Founded by Freedmen, Forgotten by Textbooks: The Men Reviving Mound Bayou

From “Women of the Movement” to “Sinners,” this Mississippi town is ready to take center stage.

capitalbnews.org

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G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · 1h

So they're going to pay us to take the meds? 🙄

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Trump: "Drug prices are going to be going down 100%, 400%, 600%, 1,000% in some cases."

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Repugs R Stinky @artfulscribe.bsky.social · 21h

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G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · 23h

Fearless+Faithful. Definitely Earned It. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 23h

Amid the noise, @newyorkstateag.bsky.social
delivered an audacious
#CupOfJoe regarding the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system. “I am not fearful — I am fearless. “

In a world of Pams, be a Letitia. #DemsUnited

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

“When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist.”👇

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Dan Sinykin @dan-sinnamon.bsky.social · 1d

And who is the author of this op-ed? The billionaire CEO of an asset management firm who helped author the compact.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 1d

"...including while she was praying with her eyes closed and hands lifted, wearing a clerical collar and stole."

religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 1d

The widespread media decision to frame international affairs as "will Donnie get the prize he wants?" is pathetic.

He's not the protagonist of human events. And to the extent he's a significant character in world affairs, whether or not he gets a prize is one of the least important things about it.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

If you are a paying subscriber to The Washington Post, this is what you get.

If you are a free subscriber to Democracy Docket, this is what you get.

Support independent, pro-democracy media. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal @jayapal.house.gov · 1d

Were you recently furloughed? Have you gotten notice that your health insurance premiums are going up? Tell me how you’ve been impacted by this Republican shutdown.

I want to hear your story, so I can better fight for you! Thank you for sharing.

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G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · 1d

There's going to be ketchup everywhere at murrolargo 😏

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

'When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist,' the Norwegian Nobel Committee said as it announced Maria Corina Machado as the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

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Nicole Symmonds, PhD @spicyethicsprof.bsky.social · 1d

I'm not sure who uses Microsoft 365 and needs to hear this, but the recent price increase from $69.99 to $99.99 is for the added functionality of CoPilot, their AI tool. If you choose Microsoft 365 without CoPilot, you can retain the $69.99/year subscription price.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 1d

Premium increases notices will soon arrive in the mailboxes of Americans all over the US.

The average increase? 114%.

For some, the numbers are even higher:

A couple making $129,000 with two adult children at home in Savannah, GA, will pay $3,150 more per month for insurance.

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 1d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · 1d

"'We’re only cutting Democrat programs,' Trump said during a Cabinet meeting at the White House."
Threatening democratic programs that benefit red state folks more than anyone else. Stupid.

Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 1d

politicized doesn't begin to describe... www.cnbc.com/2025/10/09/t...
"President Donald Trump said his administration plans to use the government shutdown to permanently cut government programs popular with Democrats."

Trump threatens to use government shutdown to cut 'popular Democrat programs'

President Donald Trump said his administration plans to use the government shutdown to permanently cut government programs popular with Democrats.

www.cnbc.com

G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Their desire to destroy Black women will eventually be their downfall.

Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 1d

Banana republic shit.

If the reported facts are accurately, this is going to be a colossal embarrassment for DOJ.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

CNN: We have just learned that Letitia James has just been indicted by the DOJ

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G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · 1d

Every now and then I flash this as a reminder to #BlackSky and everyone else who cares. Fox Corp is the parent corp of Tubi. They're making bank off Black folks while calling for our erasure and elimination. Do with that what you will.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

@drannieandrews.com

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 2d

When one person kills, we call it murder – but when corporations decide who lives and who dies – it's capitalism.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

Brace for the largest-ever spike in health insurance premiums

The GOP's backdoor plan to gut Obamacare: Kill the tax credits.

www.motherjones.com

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concerned2.bsky.social @concerned2.bsky.social · 2d

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G.G. Reads 📚 Writes ✍🏾 Edits 📝 @ggwynterwrites.bsky.social · 2d

This is insane, and I don't use that word lightly.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump is fighting sleep during this antifa roundtable and sleep is gaining the upper hand

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 2d

This administration is flooding the zone so furiously that people have largely lost track of the lethal attacks on boats in the Caribbean, the gov’t shutdown, the economy, failed release of the Epstein files & so much else. It’s a tactic of would-be strongmen.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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