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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 8h

"We have an economy where a handful of modern-day robber barons wield extraordinary power. They hold enormous control over our paychecks, our bills, our time, and our futures.

...But the good news is that nothing about any of this is inevitable." - Lina Khan

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Just Jill 💖 @just-jillg.bsky.social · 9h

While they make cuts and rollbacks to anything “climate” related, the future will continue to look grim for future generations.
Denying or ignoring won’t make it go away.
#ClimateChange
#ProtectOurPlanet

www.abc.net.au/news/science...

Planet's first climate tipping point already reached: international study

An international report from climate scientists suggests tipping points for coral reefs have been reached, putting them at risk of dieback.

www.abc.net.au

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🟧 🟦Laurie Hosken, PHR, SHRM-CP @lauriehosken.bsky.social · 8h

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🟧 🟦Laurie Hosken, PHR, SHRM-CP @lauriehosken.bsky.social · 8h

#NoKingsAZ #AZProtests
See you Saturday - thanks!!🌵🤗💙

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ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝔹𝕝𝕦𝕖 🌊 @rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 17h

🌎Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🌎

Today we honor the rich history, resilience, and culture of the First Nations and Indigenous peoples who were the original stewards of this land long before colonization.

Let’s take today to reflect, learn, and uplift Indigenous voices every day not just today. 🪶❤️

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Chelsea Blue @lordye.bsky.social · 15h

And then there is Bessent crashing his hedgefund, Lutnick a long term neighbour of Epstein knowing blackmail was commonplace, Mddle East bribes, Argentina bailouts, Gaza hotels, crypto bribes by Pakistan, Venezeluan oil, Greenland rare earth minerals, tariff trickery, market manipulation….. endless

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Feline Fury 🔥 @felinefury.bsky.social · 15h

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Deborah Lynn @mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social · 17h

www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
Naked riders joined demonstrations that have been mostly peaceful and featured inflatable costumes.

“To be naked is to be as vulnerable as you can be,” said Elise, a Portland resident. “That’s what we’re saying — we’re not afraid.”

In Portland, nude cyclists join anti-ICE protests in rain-soaked ride

The naked riders joined demonstrations that have been mostly peaceful and featured inflatable costumes.

www.nbcnews.com

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america.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 15h

🌈 Amazing 🌈

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Monty Boa @montyboa.bsky.social · 15h

Will the guest appearance by Measles at this Right Wing bash be a rehash of the guest appearance by COVID at the Trump rallies in 2020?

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 21h

Were screeching cats in heat not available?

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 21h

In case anyone was wondering, “Give us your land or we will bomb you and take it” is not a peace deal; it’s extortion by artillery. A peace deal requires consent.

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 16h

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I Should’ve Been a Cowgirl @seizeday.bsky.social · 1d

But no money for children or healthcare for millions of citizens. Fascists.
#stayloud
#bluecrew
#pinks💕
#epsteinfiles

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Thomas Long @rayosunlong.bsky.social · 1d

Someone finally, succinctly, sums up the whole con.

If you create shortages… make basic necessities scarce… then you can easily profit, by allowing a select few to control markets… and those select few can reap enormous profits through price gouging, and in turn pay you handsomely for the favor.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

Schatz: They’re stopping wind and solar because this guy has some very strange ideas about the energy mix. And it’s consistent with the rest of his political and economic philosophy — if there’s less of everything, it gives him more authority to dole out favors

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🟧 🟦Laurie Hosken, PHR, SHRM-CP @lauriehosken.bsky.social · 1d

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Candyce 🌊🦋🌈💙🩵 @candycemv1.bsky.social · 1d

Incredible and sad for California

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Michelle Summers @cmichellesummers.bsky.social · 1d

Fascism, the US government document explained, “is government by the few and for the few. The objective is seizure and control of the economic, political, social, and cultural life of the state.” “The people run democratic governments, but fascist governments run the people.

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🟧 🟦Laurie Hosken, PHR, SHRM-CP @lauriehosken.bsky.social · 1d

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🟧 🟦Laurie Hosken, PHR, SHRM-CP @lauriehosken.bsky.social · 1d

I love it! You’re such a great connector, dear Jaye - thanks!
Sir Bob, Happy, Happy Birthday to YOU!!🎉🎂🥳🎈🎊🎁😘💙

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🟧 🟦Laurie Hosken, PHR, SHRM-CP @lauriehosken.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Glendale, Arizona” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

NO KINGS Glendale, Arizona · Indivisible

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 1d

“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”

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Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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Republicans R Evil 👿 @republicansrevil.bsky.social · 2d

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 2d

No Kings,
For the love of America.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

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