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🌊💙RN, MPH. I value kindnss. Living in a bubble to survive immune deficiency. #CVID Keep abortion safe and legal. 💙 🐝 Bird Flu is a bigger problem than anyone is aware of, and we won't hear about it from this administration. #H5N1

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PersisterCrone 💙🇺🇲🇨🇦🇵🇦🇬🇱🇺🇦 @ginnyodudek.bsky.social · May 12

www.5calls.org has 50+ topics with talking points to simplify the process of doing our civic duty. Each topic has talking points and connections to the phones of your representatives. They track the number of calls, more than 8 million so far, so that MAGA can't say we don't care.

www.5callsm.org

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Axios @axios.com · 4h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva sued the U.S. House on today over Speaker Mike Johnson's ongoing refusal to swear in Grijalva as the state's newest member of Congress.

Arizona AG sues U.S. House over Grijalva swearing-in

Adelita Grijalva, a Democrat, won a Sept. 23 special election to fill the seat previously held by her father.

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Noel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 7h

I’m shocked the guy who hired undocumented immigrants (Polish laborers) w/no safety equipment and paid them $4 an hour in 1980 (then stiffed them) to tear down Bonwit Teller (including art deco friezes promised to the MET) is demolishing the East Wing of White House w/bad intent.

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 6h

BREAKING: We @democracydefendersfund.org have filed a complaint against WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt for a possible Hatch Act violation

She used her official role to attack NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

This demands investigation

Read here 👇

Press Release | Democracy Defenders Fund

www.democracydefendersfund.org

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 6h

Things I Liked About Joe Biden:

He didn't put tacky bric-a-brac all over the Oval Office.

He didn't kidnap or torture.

He didn't accept bribes.

He didn't murder fishermen.

He didn't shake down the DOJ for $230 million.

He didn't destroy a wing of the White House.

He wasn't in Epstein's Files.

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 5h

Asking earnestly, how is the ballroom project at all legal under the Anti Deficiency Act?

www.gao.gov/legal/approp...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6h

ICE has increased its spending on weapons by 700% since Trump took office.

You read that right — SEVEN HUNDRED PERCENT.

Trump is building his own personal military to terrorize American cities, trample on civil rights, and intimidate his opponents.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 6h

Federal agents from ICE and HSI—some in military fatigues and masks—descended on Chinatown today in an aggressive and reckless raid on immigrant street vendors.

Once again, the Trump administration chooses authoritarian theatrics that create fear, not safety. It must stop.

Federal agents descend on Chinatown in apparent raid

The raid follows recent federal arrests at a Midtown migrant shelter, part of what officials call a broader push to “restore law and order” in New York City.

gothamist.com

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Jessica Tarlov @jessicatarlov.bsky.social · 6h

The government has killed 32 people in 7 strikes with no evidence they were traffickers. The admiral leading the mission quit. If we had proof, they’d face a court, not a drone.

The law still applies, even to suspected drug traffickers, and right now, the Administration’s story isn’t adding up.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 6h

Sunday President diarrheas on the country, Monday President bulldozes White House, Tuesday President steals $230 million, Wednesday President... fucks a horse? Let's see if he fucks a horse.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 6h

🚨BREAKING: The State of Arizona filed a lawsuit accusing House Speaker Mike Johnson of violating the Constitution by refusing to swear in Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The plaintiffs argue that Johnson’s delay has deprived hundreds of thousands of Arizonans of representation.

News Alerts

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Making Waves @travelingal.bsky.social · 14h

I think Trump has something bigger planned and destroying the White House is a distraction.

Look at all the damage he has done in less than 10 months .

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16h

CHICAGO: “They took my son. He’s only 16. I just want my baby back.”

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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 2d

“All my friends murdered and raped, sometimes they hung out at my house. Get over yourself.”

RFK Jr. explains why socializing with Jeffrey Epstein wasn't such a big deal for him:
...l ran into everybody in NY. I mean, I knew Harvey Weinstein, I knew Roger Ailes, I knew
-- O.J. Simpson came to my house. Bill Cosby came to my house."

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 2d

Fox now confirming as well:

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

When this story broke earlier today Republicans claimed it was probably fake news since it was reported by the NYT. Now multiple media outlets have confirmed it, including Fox. Hegseth and Vance are complete morons for pulling this dumb stunt.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

Californians, this is it. In honor of the No Kings protests and to protect democracy, get that Prop 50 ballot in and vote YES.

Remind your friends, your family, and everyone you know—democracy only works if we do.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

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PersisterCrone 💙🇺🇲🇨🇦🇵🇦🇬🇱🇺🇦 @ginnyodudek.bsky.social · 2d

I'm one of DonOld's "enemy within". His handlers think this is funny but 7 million+ marchers disagree.

George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

Who could have imagined that firing live artillery rounds over the planet's second busiest roadway might be a bad idea

Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 2d

NYT - A 155-millimeter shell fired during a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton prematurely detonated, dropping fragments of the shell on a CHP vehicle and motorcycle that were part of Vice President Vance's protective detail. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/us...

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Jane Voter @janevoter2018.bsky.social · 2d

Unlike 47, VP, & Hegseth, Governor Newsom voiced concerns for public safety about the Marines shooting artillery over I-5. Fortunately, he had I-5 closed for public safety. The Marines/Dept. Of War did NOT request I-5 to be closed. One governs to protect the people. The other doesn’t give a shit.

Marine artillery shell detonates over freeway during Camp Pendleton event

Marines are investigating after a 155mm artillery round exploded over Interstate 5, hitting California Highway Patrol vehicles with shrapnel.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2d

“It’s clear that Donald Trump has diminished capacity,” Pritzker said. “Which I think is sad, you know, that the people around him are not getting him help, and instead they’re just taking advantage of him. And that’s what Stephen Miller is. You can tell.” trib.al/xJB9Mmz

Democratic Leader Warns Stephen Miller Is “Taking Advantage” of Trump

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker slammed Donald Trump’s entourage.

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CEO @theantisocialmedia.bsky.social · 2d

Turns Out Negotiating Peace Is A Lot Easier On Truth Social Than In The Middle East!!!
theantisocialmediablog.com/2025/10/19/t...

Turns Out Negotiating Peace Is A Lot Easier On Truth Social Than In The Middle East!!!

What do Middle East peace and fraud in the 2020 Presidential Election have in common? They’re the only figments of Donald Trump’s imagination that don’t require an XXX-rating or a non-disclosure ag…

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump just posted this video on Truth Social

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

The AI video Trump posted of himself dumping shit all over America from a plane was metaphorically the most accurate piece of propaganda he’s put out this year.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Q: Do you feel Israel was justified with striking when it did?

TRUMP: Striking where?

Q: In Gaza. Today. And overnight.

TRUMP: I'd have to get back to you on that

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PersisterCrone 💙🇺🇲🇨🇦🇵🇦🇬🇱🇺🇦 @ginnyodudek.bsky.social · 2d

I bet his donations were down at his fundraiser last night. He's really pissed. This is what democracy looks like.

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