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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14h

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 13h

Also: if you work for ICE, even if you’re not one of the ones arresting citizens or tackling 15-year-olds or zip-tying kids together and segregating them by race, you’re part of the mechanism making it happen, and you should suffer long-term social and post-regime-change consequences.

Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 14h

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 10h

Trump and Johnson could be protecting military paychecks. Democrats have a bill to do it. But their top priority is blocking the release of the Epstein files.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10h

🇺🇸🧑‍🌾Soybean Association President: “Unfortunately there’s not enough market competition due to (Trump’s) Trade War - the aid package is putting a band-aid on an open wound.”

@rustygrills @GovBillLee @RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn @RepChrisTodd @RepFaison are you listening?

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Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 15h

So if Russ Vought and Bob Kennedy were deliberately trying on behalf of an enemy to sicken and kill Americans by destroying the public health structure - what would they be doing differently?

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 12h

In case you missed today's good news:

No Kings Protests Set To Break Records, JD Vance Gets Booed, While MIT and An 'Anti-Fascist Frog' Reject Trump’s Tyranny

When institutions say no, and protesters say never again

www.dworkinsubstack.com

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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 17h

OUR tax dollars are being used to bail out Argentina, OUR troops are being put on the ground in Israel & OUR soil is being used by Qatar for a military base of their own.
While OUR government is shutdown.
Anyone who believes OUR so-called “president” when he says he is “America first”, is an idiot.

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Kelcie Moseley-Morris @kelciemmorris.bsky.social · 17h

Accidentally used my mom voice in public and everyone around me thought they were in trouble

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 18h

This is what it looks like when your community stands up.

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LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 17h

MAGA counter protesters are now getting angry because ICE is arresting them too and they’re slowly realizing they’re also being arrested for doing nothing.

Do they get it yet though? Prob not.

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Pete Fraser @petefrasermusic.bsky.social · 21h

A Nobel story just popped up on one of my memories feed things. Still makes me laugh.

"They're like, 'Sir, there's something in your bag.'
I said, 'Yes, I think it's this box.' They said, 'What's in the box?' I said, 'a large gold medal, as one does.
So they opened it up and they said, 'What's it made out of?' I said, 'gold.'
And they're like, 'Uhhhh. Who gave this to you?'
"The King of Sweden.'
"Why did he give this to you?'
Because I helped discover the expansion rate of the universe was accelerating.'

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

ICE isn’t hiring the best people

It’s getting harder and harder to tell “law enforcement” from the criminals they claim to protect us from.

Opinion | ICE isn’t hiring the best people

It’s getting harder and harder to tell “law enforcement” from the criminals they claim to protect us from.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 18h

This isn’t about politics; it’s about ownership of the scoreboard. When the scoreboard changes owners, the game changes. The sale no one voted on...and why you should care.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

We've all heard that there is no free lunch.

Well, guess what?

There is no free 747 either.

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hannah @hannahkateboast.bsky.social · 1d

obsessed with the antifascist frogs in Portland, I hope they continue to multiply 🙏

Person in frog costume with poster saying 'frogs together strong'

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Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 22h

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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Roger ZenAF 🖕🐸🖕 @rogerzenaf.bsky.social · 1d

The Dow is down over 875 points today.
Just. Today.

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Kathy McCarty @kmtberry.bsky.social · 17h

I DISAGREE

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josh (oldfriend99) @oldfriend99.bsky.social · 19h

Skeletons shouldn't play each other as instruments

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 18h

Border Patrol & ICE operating under Trump regime directives have repeatedly attacked and detained US citizens violating their civil rights and human rights. Regime agents have also been caught falsifying reports, destroying evidence to cover up their actions. #3E 🧵