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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 2d

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This Nazi philosopher's playbook explains everything Donald Trump does www.rawstory.com/raw-investig...

This Nazi philosopher's playbook explains everything Donald Trump does

The endgame for Donald Trump, JD Vance, Kristi Noem, and Pam Bondi is coming into clearer focus, and it’s nearly a one-for-one, step-by-step implementation of Nazi jurist/philosopher Carl Schmitt’s id...

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Some of the layoffs at CDC are being REVERSED.
Here is my updated story.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

More than 1,000 CDC staff receive layoff notices during government shutdown

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

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

Brilliant! Must be copied in every city. Neuter Trump's authoritarianism. Make the world laugh at him. Shine a spotlight on his lies.

Jason❌ @gizmosspace.bsky.social · 3d

This is awesome.

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 2d

😬 The Candidate Caught in a Nazi Porn Scandal Is Today’s GOP Personified newrepublic.com/article/2015... via @newrepublic.com

The Candidate Caught in a Nazi Porn Scandal Is Today’s GOP Personified

Meet John Reid, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Virginia. There’s a lot to learn.

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Important points here

MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit newrepublic.com/article/2016... via @newrepublic.com

MAGA Implodes over Kristi Noem’s “Stare Down” with Man in Chicken Suit

A good New York Times piece on Portland nevertheless demonstrates how the conventions of objective reporting fail to accurately capture the bad faith driving pro-Trump propaganda.

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 2d

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Trump Labor Department Says His Immigration Raids Are Causing a Food Crisis

In a filing in the Federal Register, the Labor Department argues there are “immediate dangers to the American food supply” due to a lack of migrant agricultural workers.

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Gross indifference. 🤬

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A postal worker died from a massive stroke while police and jail staff ignored him for hours. Now they face a federal lawsuit

Officers reportedly watched as Kingsley Fifi Bimpong writhed around in a pool of his own urine on the floor of a jail cell until he was ‘cold to the touch’

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

Did people actually believe Trump during his campaign, or did they just love the permission he gave them to be racist?

Trump on loop: “They’re stealing your jobs.”

If that were true, why aren’t Americans lining up to take those so-called “stolen” jobs?

Every Trump voter needs to see this.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 2d

Short Thread...

It's been a full week since DHS issued a press release claiming TEN CARS ambushed them—and have since:
•charged ZERO of those alleged 10 drivers
•arrested ZERO of those alleged 10 people
•filed ZERO reports of alleged property damage, &
•offered ZERO evidence of their claim

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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 2d

1) WHY isn't this a bigger story? High food prices were cited time and again as a major 2024 campaign issue?

2) Democrats said said over and over again this was going to happen.

3) Why didn't the MSM take it more seriously, when trump LIED over and over again about bringing food prices down???

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 2d

The emperor has no clothes.

Naked as a jaybird. And about as good with math.

Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 3d

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Maddow Blog | ‘We took the freedom of speech away’: On First Amendment, Trump says quiet part out loud

A week after the White House boasted that Donald Trump “is a strong supporter of free speech,” the Republican declared, "We took the freedom of speech away."

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 3d

😂😂😂 😐

This shit ain't funny anymore. Hasn't been for a long time.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Wild. 😠

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Tennessee Man Arrested, Gets $2 Million Bond for Posting Facebook Meme

Larry Bushart posted a meme on a local Facebook page about Charlie Kirk. He now faces years in prison.

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 3d

Trump's ICE found to be violating legal agreement by federal judge

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Trump's ICE found to be violating legal agreement by federal judge

A federal judge has found that the Trump administration's Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Chicago are violating a 2022 consent decree by conducting arrests without a warrant and without ...

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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 3d

This arrest appears to be in direct violation of a temporary restraining order prohibiting DHS officers from arresting journalists. The officers here may well be subject to contempt of court. protectdemocracy.org/wp-content/u...

It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily
ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
a.
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

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

Well, guess what?

There is no free 747 either.

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spooky tim dewey @tjdfotographist.bsky.social · 4d

Free speech is when I encourage people to send you death threats; hate speech is when you tell me to stop.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 4d

Can you hear the words coming out of your mouth, Megan?

Yes, the guy who received so many threats because of your own actions he had to flee to Europe isn’t the real victim. No. You are, because people called you out.

Megyn Doyle, a student at Rutgers and the treasurer for the Turning Point USA chapter who started the Change.org petition to remove Bray, told Fox News Digital in a statement that Di Filippo's petition is slanderous.
"The petition once again proves that Conservative students are always on the receiving end of hate when speaking about concerning issues," Doyle said.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

Nothing says “America First” like letting another country put an Air Force base in Idaho

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Politico @politico.com · 4d

EXCLUSIVE: Key Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia was accused of sexually harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials.

Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia denied wrongdoing.

Trump watchdog pick faces scrutiny after hotel incident with female colleague

Paul Ingrassia has been investigated for allegedly harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials. Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia ...

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 3d

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 4d

Nobel Peace Prizes have often been awarded to people who fight autocracy. Maria Corina Machado fits right into that tradition

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Why María Machado Deserved the Nobel Peace Prize

The Venezuelan opposition leader shows why participation matters.

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 3d

“Emotions are high. People are upset — I’m upset,” the speaker said Thursday. “Is it better for them, probably, to be physically separated right now? Yeah, it probably is, frankly.”

Meaning: I'm terrified. If my team meets face to face, they'll cave bc our stance is shitty & we're losing badly.

Capitol agenda: No deal as the shutdown marches toward Week Three

Republicans plan to shift their CR vote strategy once the Senate returns next week.

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Deborah Lynn @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social · 6d

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“Not a single Republican in leadership talked to us about this or has given us a plan to help Americans deal with their health insurance premiums DOUBLING!!!” Greene wrote on X Monday night.

Mike Johnson brushes off Marjorie Taylor Greene's health care attack

The Georgia representative lambasted GOP leaders in social media posts that showed cracks in Republican unity amid the government shutdown.

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Lara Lynn @laralynnwrites.bsky.social · 6d

"Tough on crime" 😐

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Trump administration closes criminal investigation into evangelical university

The decision to not bring human trafficking charges against Olivet University allows a lawsuit involving the Southern California school to press forward.

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