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Julianne Akers @julianneakers.bsky.social · 18h

It's been less than a week since Pearson announced his run for U.S. Congress, but the campaign is already garnering national attention and support from groups who want younger politicians in office.

Read more about Pearson's campaign launch rally on Saturday:
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Justin Pearson Kicks Off Congressional Run at Memphis Rally

Democratic state representative lists poverty and minimum wage as key campaign issues

www.nashvillescene.com

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jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 10h

"How to Stand Up to a Dictator" author @mariaressa.bsky.social explains how social media companies used the Philippines as a testing ground for mass manipulation before employing their tactics in the U.S.

via @thedailyshow.com

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 11h

Yeah. It’s called a bathroom. 🤦‍♀️

rusty54.bsky.social @rusty54.bsky.social · 1d

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5e1pt1mu5 Pr1me 🫘 @5e1pt.bsky.social · 11h

Amazing what happens when you put Dems in charge!

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North Carolina effort wipes out $6.5B in medical debt for 2.5M people

Officials say a North Carolina government initiative is eliminating over $6.5 billion in medical debt for more than 2.5 million residents.

apnews.com

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 11h

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 12h

"Then the Lord said to Moses, 'Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, "Thus says the Lord, 'Let my people go, that they may serve me. But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will plague all your country with frogs; the [Willamette River] shall swarm with frogs which shall come up into your house...

George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 7d

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 11h

Exactly!

Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 11h

The thing about “city cops are wary of mayoral candidate” stories is those cops don’t live or vote there so you don’t have to care what they think.

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Human☮ @4humanunity.bsky.social · 12h

You know what’s scarier than the guy getting heat stroke in 110 degrees picking your fruit for a better future for his kids? Watching those crops rot because no one’s buying, thanks to stupid tariff wars that nuked your markets and your paycheck.

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 11h

Please give if you can. Alaska.

Rick Thoman @alaskawx.bsky.social · 12h

If you're able, please consider a donation to the Alaska Community Fund to help people in western Alaska impacted by ex-typhoon Halong even as winter is bearing down. All the money donated goes to the region. Quyana. #Alaska #AlaskaSky

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Screen shot of the ACF Western Alaska Disaster Relief 2025 Fund:

"In response to recent severe storms, including Typhoon Halong, that devastated Alaska's western coast, local community organizations and regional partners have come together to establish the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund, housed at the Alaska Community Foundation.
Two major storm systems struck western Alaska in rapid succession, bringing record flooding, extreme winds, and extensive damage from Kwigillingok to Kotzebue. Homes have been damaged and destroyed, critical infrastructure compromised, and subsistence resources disrupted. The Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund will provide support to affected communities for immediate relief, recovery support, and long-term resilience, including disaster preparedness initiatives. Distribution decisions will be guided by advisors including regional leaders and stakeholders, ensuring resources reach affected communities based on locally identified needs.

The Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund brings together a growing list of local, regional, and statewide partners endorsing the fund, including:

Association of Village Council Presidents
Alaska Federation of Natives
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Bethel Community Services Foundation
Calista Corporation
Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation
First Alaskans Institute
Kawerak, Inc.
Native Peoples Action
Maniilaq Association

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation"

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Master Elrond [he/him] @inuyasha1953.bsky.social · 12h

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If your government says there's too many autistic kids, then eliminates the entire special education department, they don't care about autism, or kids, or education.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 17h

crooksandliars.com/2025/10/mond...

Chris Christie: 'This Is No Longer The Department Of Justice'

"What it is now is a capo regime who goes out and executes hits when directed by the don to do so," the former U.S. attorney said.

crooksandliars.com

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 11h

Phew!

a cartoon woman is laying on the floor with her mouth open and the words lawddd written on the bottom .

Alt: a cartoon woman is faints with her mouth open and the words lawddd written on the bottom .

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 12h

Would it kill ya to throw a strike?

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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 18h

A typhoon hit the west coast of Alaska and several homes and communities have been washed out. Most of the communities are indigenous, so…no press coverage.

They also can’t count on FEMA.

Sad and ridiculous.

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 12h

Not Treinen!

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Adam Rothman enjoys a good sandwich @adamrothman.bsky.social · 17h

On October 21, 1850, the Chicago City Council passed a resolution condemning the new Fugitive Slave Law as “cruel and unjust” and directing the city's police “not to render any assistance for the arrest of fugitive slaves.”
www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org/pages/1430.h...

Fugitive Slave Law of 1850

www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 12h

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Kaz @kazlefay.bsky.social · 1d

If you haven’t personally experienced a hostile takeover where the new CEO is just there to strip a company for parts and make as much profit for himself and the board as possible before declaring bankruptcy, welcome America.

You’re living it now.

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 12h

Seems like you could just hand them your job description. And maybe an organization chart. Which, of course, they should know already.

Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 12h

Amazing.

Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 12h

Residence inn by Marriot. Kitchenette!

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 12h

patrick star and spongebob squarepants are standing next to each other in a room and talking about chaos .

Alt: patrick star and spongebob squarepants are standing next to each other in a room and yelling chaos .

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Casey Drottar @caseydrottar.bsky.social · 13h

The Brewers just pulled off the most chaotic double play you'll ever see

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Rep. Greg Stanton @repgregstanton.bsky.social · 13h

In an emergency, you need a Member of Congress on the ground to help coordinate response services and recovery efforts.

By refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, Speaker Johnson is playing politics with people’s lives.

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Nina Jo Smith @njsmith.bsky.social · 13h

Public university. Ha.

Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 15h

Congrats to University of California professors & alumni for being awarded 5 Nobel Prizes!

California’s scientists are leading the world in crucial breakthroughs.

www.sfchronicle.com/california/a...

University of California sets world record with five Nobel Prizes in one week

The UC system made history this week, as its faculty and alumni won five Nobel Prizes across medicine, physics and chemistry — the most ever awarded to a single institution in one year.

www.sfchronicle.com

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