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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 7h

Developing: The Patron Saint of conmen and criminals has commuted the prison sentence of George Santos.

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James @gravitysra1nbow.bsky.social · 5h

If nothing else I find it obscene to turn governmental agencies that are meant to function as institutions in service of the entire American political community into overtly partisan propaganda mouthpieces.

It’s just such a visceral degeneration of civic life it drives me insane.

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MAGA HATER @maga-hater.bsky.social · 15h

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 12h

heartbroken to learn the pope sympathizes with the poor. how can i continue to believe in god

The Pope tweets: "The poor are not there by chance or by blind and cruel fate. Nor, for most of them, is poverty a choice. Yet, there are those who still presume to make this claim, thus revealing their own blindness and cruelty. #DilexiTe"

Someone replies: "I was so hopeful I could be a Catholic again after the disaster that Francis was, guess we just get Francis 2.0 now and I am heartbroken. How do I stay a Catholic now...I don't want to lose faith but I am. You belong to someone else, not God."

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Adam L. Cox @adamlcox.bsky.social · 17h

Proposal: instead of giving ChatGPT tens of billions of dollars to fail to create artificial intelligence, give me, an Actual Intelligence, a mere $10 million and I will gladly do a spreadsheet wrong for you from time to time for a modest fee.

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 10h

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 6h

*You’re

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Age Garton @agegarton.bsky.social · 17h

This offers two very important lessons for everyone on the planet:

1. Private medicine doesn’t work.

2. It’s not necessary to have private medicine.

Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

It costs ~$70 to produce a year’s supply of insulin.

Yet, the average annual cost of insulin went from $2,864 in 2012 to $5,705 in 2016 to $18,000 in 2025. A 25,714% markup. That isn’t inflation or supply chain—It’s corporate greed.

Now—California will sell insulin for $11. Make this nationwide!

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Jay @pescado70.bsky.social · 17h

This is seriously out of hand.

Venezuelan fishermen in fear after US strikes on boats in the Caribbean

At least 27 people have been killed in US strikes on alleged "narco-boats" in the Caribbean.

www.bbc.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6h

Explaining why he pardoned Santos, Trump openly admits crime is ok if you’re a loyal Republican

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 5h

You can’t see it, but this is my surprised face.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6h

Nasty business

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 6h

one thing about "big" right wing accounts joining over here is that it quickly becomes apparent they have no idea how to function online without a built in army of incel followers they can sic on people to harass

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 5h

What happens when the military is inevitably handed illegal orders?
Who’s going to stand up?
Will they have the courage?

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 6h

Prince Andrew has been stripped of all his royal titles.

Exerts from Virginia Guthrie’s memoir, detailing her abuse by Andrew, played a role in his downfall. Tragically, she committed suicide last April.

It’s on all of us to make sure the other Epstein survivors get justice before it’s too late.

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 2h

The Supreme Court is now the Trump Court that has become a criminal organization.

Just remember that the SCOTUS has sided with the democracy-killing Trump in 21 out of 23 cases since January.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 5h

NOTHING LIKE THIS HAD BEEN ATTEMPTED OR EVEN IMAGINED IN THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 1d

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Greed Apocalypse @juanmunoz.bsky.social · 5h

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'We're Not Going to Forget': Pritzker Warns Trump Enforcers Miller, Homan, Bovino That Immunity Not Forever | Flipboard

commondreams.org - Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is warning top lieutenants of President Donald Trump's violent and unlawful immigration enforcement policies …

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Earthbound420 @earthbound420.bsky.social · 2h

Frogtifa💥

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2h

What do you think made America great?

I’ve traveled the world, and every time I come home, I’m reminded of what makes this place special: the culture, the mix of people, the constant diversity. I love this country.

And I also know who truly hates America:

• The KKK
• 3 Percenters
• Proud Boys
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Climate, Ecology, War & More by Dr. Glen Barry, BigEarthData.ai @bigearthdata.bsky.social · 2h

Special Charlie Kirk Honorary Recognition Withdrawn by Air Force Academy Board
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Special Charlie Kirk Honorary Recognition Withdrawn by Air Force Academy Board

Efforts by some encouraging the U.S. Air Force Academy to posthumously honor former conservative commentator and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk were rejected on Friday, according to the nonprofit membership organization Academy's Association of Graduates (AOG). Kirk was fatally...

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Ro @ramblinro.bsky.social · 19h

Friday Thought…In honor of the ❌👑🐸🐸🐸Keep In Mind👇🏼
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 14h

CalRx® Insulin costs $11/pen
CalRx® Insulin costs $11/pen
CalRx® Insulin costs $11/pen
CalRx® Insulin costs $11/pen
CalRx® Insulin costs $11/pen

Available starting January 1, 2026.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4h

The war zone in Portland is out of control.

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