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Cathy @leadahorse.bsky.social · 6h

Don’t forget blows up citizens in boats for no reason.

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(We the) People Over Politics @kudubro.bsky.social · 8h

Since Mike Johnson, Trump, and MAGA Republicans are trying to malign and mischaracterise the No Kings protests this coming Saturday as a “Hate America” protest, EVERYONE SHOULD BRING A US FLAG WITH THEM! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙🗽💙🗽

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Canary @canarydied.bsky.social · 8h

I was assured by the WaPo and Politico that Trump didn’t know anything about Project 2025 and Dems were lying about it

Julia Métraux @juliametraux.bsky.social · 8h

This article I had published at @motherjones.com in January feels very relevant with federal special ed office layoffs. Project 2025 targeted disability education services. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Project 2025's plan to dismantle public education—and screw over disabled kids

Nearly nine million students rely on DOE-backed disability accommodations.

www.motherjones.com

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Joan @belleofliberty.bsky.social · 8h

Senators Warn Trump Administration Is Developing Secret Watchlist of Americans

truthout.org/articles/sen...

Senators Warn Trump Administration Is Developing Secret Watchlist of Americans

One called National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 “a greater infringement on freedoms than the Patriot Act.”…

truthout.org

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Cathy @leadahorse.bsky.social · 7h

I have to make sure I block staind from popping up on my streaming service. I don’t want them to have that quarter of a penny,

Francesca Bonanno @runningwiththedogs.bsky.social · 8h

This is so ridiculous! The maga cult are fucking psychotic !

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tajblueskyhope @tajblueskyhope.bsky.social · 8h

Let this inspire you to Work to change out all GOP ahead.. GOP congress are Trump's enablers

Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 11h

It’s the Feds making Portland look like a war zone— not the protesters.

And honestly, these protesters are brilliant. They’re flipping the whole authoritarian cosplay on its ass!

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ᓃᔪᑲᒥᑳᐸᐤ Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles, Ph.D. (he/they/wiin) @niiyokamigaabaw.bsky.social · 8h

I’m sure this has already been covered ad nauseaum, but I think the best thing about stuff like this is that it not only takes away the MAGA narrative that these protests are violent, but it also mocks the administration too—they’re so unserious that people wear inflatable costumes to protest them.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 11h

Portland 🔥

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Dennis Koch @dejayk.bsky.social · 8h

On September 29, President Donald Trump issued an executive order entitled “Ensuring the Security of the State of Qatar,” which sets out significant U.S. security commitments to Qatar in the event of an external attack against it.

#USA #Trump #uspoli #Qatar

www.justsecurity.org/122118/trump...

Some Questions About Trump’s Order Pledging to Defend Qatar’s Security

Trump's EO on Qatar raises a number of important legal and policy questions that merit careful consideration by Congress and the public.

www.justsecurity.org

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Cathy @leadahorse.bsky.social · 7h

The smart countries move into the future as the U.S. strives to recreate a Dickens hellscape.

Thinkronicity ™ @thinkronicity.bsky.social · 8h

Lol
It should read
"Dispite #BigOil buying Trump to kill the #RenuableEnergy industry in America,other not f°°king stupid fascist countries are moving off of Big Oil because it's energy independence & will save the planet.”
#ClimateCrisis
#ClimateActionNOW
#JustStopOil
youtube.com/post/UgkxMV_...

Post from ABC News - YouTube

Renewable electricity generation continues to grow rapidly worldwide, despite recent U.S. policy shifts, with global capacity expected to more than double by...

youtube.com

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sdw @sdwolfpup.bsky.social · 8h

#uspoli

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10h

This Is Fascism

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jtkstc @jtkstc.bsky.social · 8h

'A huge problem': DOJ may have withheld evidence suggesting Letitia James’ innocence

www.alternet.org/lindsey-hall...

'A huge problem': DOJ may have withheld evidence suggesting Letitia James’ innocence

The New York Times reports U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan may have left out important information in her indictment against New York AG Letitia James that might have derailed some charges.“In the indi...

www.alternet.org

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bmaz @bmaz.bsky.social · 8h

"Feds Clap Back at Chappell Roan Saying 'F**** ICE' at Concert."

Lol The Trump Administration and DHS are the most thin skinned jackboots in history. www.tmz.com/2025/10/11/f...

Feds Clap Back at Chappell Roan Saying 'F**** ICE' at Concert

The feds are clapping back at Chappell Roan after the singer said 'F*** ICE forever" at her concert.

www.tmz.com

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Greg Hernandez @ghnarrator.bsky.social · 8h

Appeals court bars Trump from deploying National Guard in Illinois

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Appeals court bars Trump from deploying National Guard in Illinois

The appeals court weighed in after a federal judge, concluding that it was “likely to lead to civil unrest,” barred the president from deploying troops in and around Chicago.

www.washingtonpost.com

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southpaw-616.bsky.social @southpaw-616.bsky.social · 8h

Well, well. The Trump Regime is starting a federal gun owners registry.

It was only a matter of time.

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#VeryAsian Eric @ektaka.bsky.social · 8h

Cruelly going after the weakest among us will just make him and his incompetent Republican Party look worse. This is the Trumpublican shutdown.

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

Trump just used the shutdown to wipe out the special ed department. www.usatoday.com/story/news/e...

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kdoodle @kdoodle56.bsky.social · 8h

What, the GOP lying?? When aren’t they?

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 15h

🐀 Mike Johnson caught lying using the receipts he directed us to use. Jen Psaki for the 🎯

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Reᴛᴡᴇᴇᴛ🗽🌊🎶🇺🇸 @realretweet.bsky.social · 8h

It was ALWAYS their plan thanks to Stephen Miller. Trump listens to him.
#TREASONAgainstAmerica 💯%

LIKE❤️ | #REPOST | Comment

rusty54.bsky.social @rusty54.bsky.social · 8h

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Cathy @leadahorse.bsky.social · 7h

I think ACA….because she said they were informed their rates were going to double after the subsidies are removed.

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Cathy @leadahorse.bsky.social · 7h

We are such a laughing stock.

The Headliner @theheadliner.bsky.social · 8h

🚨#BREAKING | US-China trade war escalates as Trump announces a 100% tariff. Beijing hits back, accusing the US of 'double standards' and saying it's 'not afraid to fight'.

Details Here : theheadliner.in/world/double...

#US #China #TradeDeal #Trump

‘Double Standards’: China Blasts US Over Trump's 100% Tariff, Says 'Not Afraid To Fight'

China has accused the United States of “double standards" and warned it is "not afraid to fight" after President Donald Trump announced a staggering new 100%

theheadliner.in

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sophiab23.bsky.social @sophiab23.bsky.social · 8h

Have you heard? There’s a new bill that makes it harder for millions of eligible Americans to vote. Join me and @standupamerica.bsky.social in urging Congress to vote NO on the SAVE Act: act.standupamerica.com/letters/no-o...

Vote NO on the SAVE Act!

The SAVE Act is a trick to undermine our voting rights. Urge Congress to vote no on the SAVE ACT.

act.standupamerica.com

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President Wayne57 @wayne57.bsky.social · 8h

The only hate going on is by the MAGA and Republicans.

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 12h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Cathy @leadahorse.bsky.social · 7h

Now it’s just a bunch of bots and Nazis.

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BlueSky83492037$&?@GAEPLKCBZ823$&£ @mycatisfamous.bsky.social · 8h

More maga cult pedos being arrested. P

Republicans R Evil 👿 @republicansrevil.bsky.social · 18h

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Cathy @leadahorse.bsky.social · 7h

Maga pussies are nothing but jokes

jtkstc @jtkstc.bsky.social · 8h

'Angry' Johnson lashes out — says Dems need to be 'physically separated' from Republicans

www.alternet.org/send/johnson...

'Angry' Johnson lashes out — says Dems need to be 'physically separated' from Republicans

Facing growing backlash from Democrats and even lawmakers from his own party — as well as GOP voters — for sending the House into recess during the shutdown, Speaker Mike Johnson is turning his anger ...

www.alternet.org

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MJ @bstnboy.bsky.social · 8h

"Markets braced for chaos after Trump triggers record-breaking crypto crash"

Anyone really care? NOOOOOO!!

$400B loss!!!

🤣🤣🤣🤣

l.smartnews.com/p-6nbfrGzS/s...

Markets braced for chaos after Trump triggers record-breaking crypto crash (The Telegraph)

Donald Trump’s threat...

l.smartnews.com

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