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LaurieIsBlue
@laurieisblue.bsky.social
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Here for the empathy, pro environmentalism, diversity, love for pets, love of science, love of art, love of the written word. Lover of Democracy.
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LaurieIsBlue @laurieisblue.bsky.social · Nov 24
Since I was young, Russia was always, if not our enemy, at least the antithesis to the American beliefs of freedom of speech, religion and political affiliation.

It seems that years ago the GOP, in their greed, invited Russian oligarchs to subversively take over America.
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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 19h
Photographed Cleveland Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer at the No Kings rally at Willard Park, in front of the Free Stamp. Great to see her answering questions and engaging with residents. She’s running for another term in the newly drawn Ward 5. More info: rebeccaforcleveland.com
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 8h
Not the happy flex they think it is.
Fox News Gets Blunt Reality Check After Championing 'Big Comeback' Of Hamburger Helper
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Jason Odell @luminescentphoto.com · 16h
Never forget the people on Flight 93 who intentionally crashed in PA to save the White House from destruction. #LetsRoll
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 12h
The Epstein Recess continues.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 8h
Shaheen: What’s ironic about this is that 57% of people who identify as MAGA Republicans benefit from those tax credits. 76% of people who receive premium tax credits are in states that Trump won. I don’t understand why our colleagues have been so reluctant to address this looming problem.
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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 8h
I know this is not useful but it is absolutely wild how the president has turned the office into a multi-billion-dollar corruption machine and no one can (is willing) do anything about it
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 8h
Congress just held a hearing to determine why nothing ever gets done. After five hours...they adjourned...because nothing got done. America’s fine. Carry on.

#FridayTwistedHumor
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 8h
When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.

But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.

A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
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Burrito Justice @burritojustice.bsky.social · 1d
may we all be these dogs
two dogs running along Ocean Beach as the sun sets. the sun is reflected in the wet sand and the dogs are evenly spaced, which is amazing as I took this from a bike ride a big wave is breaking offshore.
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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 1d
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Crabby Husky Lady @crabbyhuskylady.bsky.social · 1d
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 7h
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Mark @ferl67.bsky.social · 7h
Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at the Alabama Capitol - AP News apnews.com/article/alab...
Rosa Parks and Helen Keller statues unveiled at the Alabama Capitol
Statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller were unveiled Friday on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol. The monuments honoring the two Alabama natives are the first statues of women placed on the state Cap...
apnews.com
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Nancy Thompson @thmpsnnancy.bsky.social · 7h
CA Relies on Incarcerated Firefighters. They Finally Make Federal Minimum Wage. truthout.org/articles/ca-...
CA Relies on Incarcerated Firefighters. They Finally Make Federal Minimum Wage.
It took a grassroots push to win the legislation that offers more pay and an opportunity for reduced prison sentences.
truthout.org
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Kim Wexler's Ponytail 🐝💛🎗 @madisonkittay.bsky.social · 20h
All those 25-year-olds who refused to vote for Kamala Harris know they're about to get kicked off their parents' insurance, right?

www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
‘It’s only gotten worse’: As ACA premiums are set to climb, some Americans opt to go uninsured
Enhanced subsidies for Obamacare have kept premiums affordable. Absent action from Congress, they will expire at the end of the year.
www.nbcnews.com
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Lionel B @bakes4ever.bsky.social · 9h
Anonymous donor pays military… my ass! He’s simply eases some stolen money back in so the larger grifts aren’t derailed!
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Kaitlin Is Just Getting Started @gothamgirlblue.com · 10h
I’m going to say again that the shutdown is the power consolidation. While Congress neuters itself, he’s simply taking control of what they can’t/won’t in their absence. And Democrats aren’t upping the ante in what it will take to reopen—namely demanding Article 1 powers be honored.
normative.bsky.social Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 11h
I don’t need to explain why it’s wildly unacceptable for the military to be illegally privately financed by the president’s wealthy allies, right?
adamcancryn.bsky.social Adam Cancryn @adamcancryn.bsky.social · 12h
New: The Pentagon confirms to CNN it will funnel $130M from an anonymous Trump “friend” toward military pay.

Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 12h
Good. Took too long, but I’ll take it.
kylegriffin1.bsky.social Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 12h
Breaking: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries just endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/n...
Hakeem Jeffries Gives Mamdani Last-Minute Endorsement for N.Y.C. Mayor
www.nytimes.com
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h
Your regular reminder that we desperately need to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics.

It is among the worst Supreme Court decisions in history.

It corrupts our political system every day.
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Pam Spaulding @pamspaulding.bsky.social · 9h
It never effing ends...nothing stops these pedo pastor Trumper pervs.

Jon Paul Sheptock, 49, the Worship Minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church was arrested "for the possession, production & distribution of child sexual assault materials."
🧾 is.gd/XJWU4W

#NotADragQueen
Trump-supporting pastor born with no arms faces child porn charges in Texas
Christian singer Jon Sheptock famously performed at a 2022 Trump rally.
www.yahoo.com
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David Gura @davidgura.bsky.social · 17h
Here is the transcript of the speech President Reagan delivered on April 25th, 1987, on “free and fair trade”:
Radio Address to the Nation on Free and Fair Trade
042587a
www.reaganlibrary.gov
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God @thegodpodcast.com · 14h
Well done, Canada! 😂
Bless Canada For Making Trump's Head Explode
Trump ends trade talks with Canada.
www.thegodpodcast.com
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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 13h
It's not lost on me that the part of the White House we are destroying is the part that has to do with women's history in the White House.
newseye.bsky.social News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 16h
NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.

(📸 Getty Images)
A picture of the garden in front of the east wing of the White House. A mix of colorful flowers and small trees
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14h
Funders of Trump's $300M ballroom and East Wing destruction include:

-Amazon
-Apple
-Coinbase
-Lockheed Martin
-Google
-Meta
-Microsoft
-Palantir
-Tobacco companies
-The Adelson family

Don't forget — they're not just buying a ballroom. They're buying Trump's favor.
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CajunBlue 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 12h
🚨Feed the Shutdown! Volunteer your time, money, or donate food to your local food bank or community based organizations. Taking care of our neighbors is essential.
💪🏼We Show Up!
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