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Mamabird @jaybirdnest.bsky.social · Jul 24

Destruction of our Democracy started with the Robert’s Court “Citizens United” ruling 😡🤬😡

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 5h

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"There are big structural things we need to confront as a country, particularly around money and politics, that probably can only happen through constitutional amendment," Pete Buttigieg says on this episode of The Opinions.

Opinion | Pete Buttigieg on Rebuilding America After Trump

The former transportation secretary argues Americans need a new sense of belonging.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 5h

Employees who help regulate hazardous waste. Inspectors who check the quality of federal housing. An office that makes sure students with disabilities get the help they need.

These are among the targets of the Trump administration’s latest round of federal layoffs. https://wapo.st/471cD6V

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 5h

Even a former law clerk for conservative Justice Clarence Thomas is warning about giving Trump too much power

Former law clerk for Clarence Thomas warns court about giving Trump too much power

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Willamette Week @wweek.com · 5h

The upcoming No Kings March calls for Portlanders’ punchiest, punniest protest signs.

What to Do In Portland (Oct. 15-21, 2025)

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Freedom of the Press Foundation @freedom.press · 5h

“I was hung from the metal shackles on my wrists and ankles and beaten in the stomach, back, face, ear and skull by a group of men and women guards, one of whom sat on my neck and face, blocking my airways…Our cell was awoken with threats of rape.”

Crickets from the State Department. Awful.

Journalist Abducted by Israel Says She Was Tortured in Israeli Custody

A journalist who was abducted by Israeli forces last week as she accompanied a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid vessel says she was tortured in Israeli custody alongside activists seeking to break Israel’s...

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Kentucky Lantern @kentuckylantern.com · 9h

ICE’s use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment
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ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations.

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 9h

The Texas National Guard sent home seven soldiers whose fitness levels seemingly “did not meet mission requirements” for their deployment to Illinois, a Texas Military Department spokesperson confirmed Tuesday. The decision comes after some soldiers were ridiculed on social media.

7 Texas National Guard members in Illinois replaced for ‘not meeting mission standards’ when it came to physical fitness

The Texas National Guard removed seven soldiers from Illinois amid questions about their physical fitness. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called it a return to “standards.”

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The Nation Magazine @thenation.com · 9h

Once ranked last in child wellbeing, New Mexico is now leading the nation in early childhood care.
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/childcare-for-all-progressivism-new-mexico/?utm_campaign=SproutSocial&utm_content=The+Nation+Magazine&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

New Mexico Is Providing Free Childcare for All. It's Time for Others to Do the Same

The state is setting a powerful example with its first-in-the-nation plan. But the policy has support across the US.

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Eileen In @eileennjflns.bsky.social · 1d

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Carolirene @carolirene75.bsky.social · 15h

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 17h

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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Mamabird @jaybirdnest.bsky.social · 8h

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Nice way to relieve anger!

Trump Whipped in Chicago—He’s Hated Like No Other

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Mamabird @jaybirdnest.bsky.social · 8h

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Harry dances with Louis — pure adorable energy! #royalfamily #princeharry #princelouis #dance #royal

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Mamabird @jaybirdnest.bsky.social · 8h

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Bring a friend or 2. ❣️❣️❣️

Why Protest on Oct 18?

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Carolirene @carolirene75.bsky.social · 10h

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Afra Kroon 🇳🇱 @afrakroon.bsky.social · 10h

By Brendan Loper.

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 11h

Sadists. Truly sick people.

ICE is thoroughly un-American.

Don't you want to know—as I do—how many of these armed, masked, warrantless, insignia-less, nameless, essentially untrained Big Government goons are Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, Three Percenters and other J6 runoff? apnews.com/article/immi...

ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations.

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Carolirene @carolirene75.bsky.social · 9h

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Jenn Burrill @jennburrill.bsky.social · 1d

An ambulance was summoned to the ICE office in Portland to treat an injured protester, but when the patient was loaded inside ICE agents refused to let the ambulance leave & threatened to shoot the ambulance driver

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