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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Kelly: I really worry about those aviators, drone operators, special forces guys that are in the Caribbean right now striking these boats and whether or not this is legal..

There’s no authorization for the use of military force. The Congress has not given that to the president. He hasn’t asked.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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Konsyse @konsyse.com · 1d

PROFOLUS: While the Gaza ceasefire offers a moment of relief, experts caution that without accountability, political inclusion, and legal safeguards, it could entrench power imbalances rather than resolve them.

Explaining the 2025 Gaza War Peace Plan and 2025 Gaza Ceasefire - Profolus

A 20-point peace plan proposed by the United States is reshaping the conversation around the future of Gaza.

www.profolus.com

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Pennyjs @pennyjs.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Sunday, Bluesky!

This is actually a very tiny aster flower. Cameras and microscopes, like humans, tend to make small things seem bigger than they really are.

An old friend of mine would always say, no matter what happened, “It’s all good.”

I hope it’s all good in your world today. 🌱

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Julia Rose Kraut @juliarosekraut.bsky.social · 2d

Rest in Peace, Diane Keaton. Thank you for your work and for your many wonderful performances. My favorite was your role as Louise Bryant in "REDS" (1981). 🗃️

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ur1...

"Alone with your work" -- Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson in Reds

YouTube video by David Gibson

www.youtube.com

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 2d

Some weirdo on Twitter has been absolutely melting down for like 36 straight hours because I posted:

When this is over, do not forget what ICE did, and what ICE is. And do not make room for them in society. Make sure they know that they are, and will continue to be, reviled and beneath contempt.

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PHHarris @phh5.bsky.social · 1d

A young White-crowned Sparrow and a Mourning Dove, sharing the seeds and the morning sunshine.

#Morningdove #whitecrownedsparrow
#birdwatching
#backyard-habitat
#resistwithlove #nature
#wildlifephotography
#photography

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago not letting Portland have all the fun 🐧

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "I don't think there's anything that's gonna get me in heaven. I think I'm not maybe heaven bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to make heaven."

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Alex @oldschoolcali.bsky.social · 1d

Finally someone with a great understanding, our professor from Berkeley.

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The future of the Democratic Party must be rooted in investing in the American people — not Wall St., corporations, and consultants.

Otherwise, Trumpism will continue to use cynicism, racism, and distrust to divide America.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 1d

🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2

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Alex @oldschoolcali.bsky.social · 1d

Including my father in the European invasion at Normandy

🇨🇦 @bubbaj64.bsky.social · 2d

The original ANTIFA!

Alex @oldschoolcali.bsky.social · 1d

Lovely plant but attracts too many snails. Unless you love eating escargot those pests will mess up the plant.

Martin Longman @booman23.bsky.social · 1d

Dahlias of the Day

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Kevin Gaughen 🇺🇸 @gaughen.bsky.social · 1d

Trump organized and instigated the failed coup attempt on January 6, 2021, which he now blames on the “Biden FBI.”

As of that date, Biden had never been president nor been in charge of the FBI. Biden took office for the first time 14 days later.

The MAGAs know that Trump is lying and don’t care.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 1d

I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning.

There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.

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Blue Axeman @blueaxeman.bsky.social · 1d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Kamala Harris: "Here in Chicago I'm told the helicopters that were descending on an American city were Black Hawks. Do you know what Black Hawks were designed to do? War. So I think everyone can draw their conclusions just based on the facts."

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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 2d

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Alex @oldschoolcali.bsky.social · 1d

Safeway (AKA Albertsons) has discounted meat 30 to 50 percent off. Great cuts.

jezza @extremelywet.bsky.social · 2d

the idea of discount meat doesn't bother me at all, and in fact I welcome it gladly. which is why I now have 4 packages of chicken brats that were half off at Kroger in the freezer

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Ian Rapoport @rapsheet.bsky.social · 2d

Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase, who missed practice time this week with an illness and is listed as questionable, is slated to play on Sunday with new QB Joe Flacco, source said.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Kamala Harris: "The Supreme Court made the decision that the president would be immune from any of his conduct while in office. So we went into the election with this individual, Donald Trump, knowing that he would essentially be immune from any consequence for misbehavior while in office."

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

This sadly demented man doesn't realize *he* was president on Jan 6, 2021. Get him in an assisted living facility ASAP.

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 1d

Hey @jaketapper.bsky.social, I'm no expert on cognitive illnesses, but it feels a bit detached from reality for a sitting POTUS to forget that he was in power during an attack on the U.S. Capitol, doesn't it? Do you know anyone in journalism with experience covering dementia-like symptoms?

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

I keep seeing this get posted. The AZ electors were charged a year and a half ago. The AZ Superior Court ENDED the case five months ago. The AZ AG will have to appeal to the AZ Supreme Court or go back and start again with a grand jury. Please stop sharing this.

Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 2d

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 2d

Thinking about him today

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