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purpletonyc.bsky.social @purpletonyc.bsky.social · 18m

I'm attending California Democratic Party's event, “YES on PROP 50 Phonebank - Tehachapi, CA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

YES on PROP 50 Phonebank - Tehachapi, CA · Mobilize

Join the Tehachapi Mountain Democratic Club, The Tehachapi Beacon, and other like-minded individuals in our virtual phone banks and help stop the Trump/MAGA agenda. Trump is trying to rig the midterm...

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 22m

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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purpletonyc.bsky.social @purpletonyc.bsky.social · 20m

I'm attending Alachua County Democratic Party's event, “Phone Banking (GRU Referendum)” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Phone Banking (GRU Referendum) · Mobilize

Make phone calls with us to encourage Gainesville residents to vote YES on the GRU Referendum happening on November 4, 2025. No experience is required! We will provide training and support for you. O...

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abdel⁵² @abdelfiftytwo.bsky.social · 58m

WAHOO ‼️

#mario #supermario #nintendo #retro #marioart #mariobros #supermariobros #smb #art

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 2h

They have fired the staff of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and 70 Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, who are disease detectives that respond to outbreaks around the world.

I cannot emphasize enough how dangerous it is to dismantle our disease surveillance infrastructure.

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Palmer Report @palmerreport.com · 39m

The tool of monsters

Fear and loathing of illegal immigrants has become the political distraction of our age. That fear and loathing was created for and cynically leveraged by oligarchs and xenophobic Republicans telling lies. They are loud, falsely moralistic, and pushing a narrative that is disproportionate to any measurable harm. Multiple studies have found that immigrants are less…

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 39m

Trying to figure out the news this week? Take a moment to actually understand what’s happening. thinkbigpicture.substack.com

The Big Picture | Substack

The Big Picture provides a deep dive into the cultural, political, and societal issues shaping our world today, from a variety of unique perspectives. Click to read The Big Picture, a Substack…

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 38m

No one is covering the threats to our democracy like the 20-person team at Democracy Docket. No venture capital, no corporate overloads, no compromises. Just pro-democracy news, information and analysis.

Help support their efforts to hold power to account and keep you informed.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 34m

Illinois law requires all registered vehicles to display front and back license plates, without exception. But to evade accountability, masked federal immigration agents are driving around in unmarked cars without plates.
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...?

Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates

The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 28m

He’s sounding as unhinged as his boss lately.

Tweet from Really American: “BREAKING: In an insane moment, the Speaker of the House frames the upcoming ‘No Kings’ protest march as a ‘Hate America’ event, irresponsibly calling folks who oppose fascism ‘pro-Hamas.’ We found that ‘violent rhetoric’ Republicans have criticized.”
Below, a screenshot from Fox News shows Rep. Mike Johnson speaking with the U.S. Capitol in the background.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 27m

Great statement.

Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 28m

No “clean CR” exists when Trump defies Congress and unilaterally guts programs—from law enforcement to pediatric cancer research to clean energy projects.

Republicans want Democratic cover to keep breaking the law. Democrats won’t play along.

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Rep. Dan Goldman @repdangoldman.bsky.social · 28m

No “clean CR” exists when Trump defies Congress and unilaterally guts programs—from law enforcement to pediatric cancer research to clean energy projects.

Republicans want Democratic cover to keep breaking the law. Democrats won’t play along.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 42m

#BREAKING The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals PARTIALLY grants the stay sought by the Trump Administration.

The stay is GRANTED as to federalization of the National Guard.

But it is DENIED as to deployment.

So deployment still BLOCKED, but troops "do not need to return to their home states."

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purpletonyc.bsky.social @purpletonyc.bsky.social · 24m

You don’t have to go home but you can’t act here.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 28m

If I’m reading this right — and I’m not 100% sure I am, given the split order — this would appear to bar Trump from *using* the National Guard in Illinois, but not prevent the Texas National Guard from being deployed to Illinois at the base they’re currently in. They don’t have to go home yet.

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 42m

#BREAKING The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals PARTIALLY grants the stay sought by the Trump Administration.

The stay is GRANTED as to federalization of the National Guard.

But it is DENIED as to deployment.

So deployment still BLOCKED, but troops "do not need to return to their home states."

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 30m

It's rise and shine with labor and we're keeping the good energy going with the Essex-West Hudson CLC!

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Barbara Hershey @barbarahershey.bsky.social · 27m

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purpletonyc.bsky.social @purpletonyc.bsky.social · 26m

I'm attending genCLEO Action's event, “Weekly Monday Fall Phonebanks” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

Weekly Monday Fall Phonebanks · Mobilize

GenCLEO action will be hosting reoccurring weekly phone banks every Monday from 5:00-6:00 PM. We will be calling voters in Districts 1 and 3 informing them on who GenCLEO action is endorsing as a Clim...

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Palmer Report @palmerreport.com · 6h

Pam Bondi just gave away the game

Last month Donald Trump made a social media post addressed to his handpicked Attorney General Pam Bondi, insisting that she criminally indict James Comey, Letitia James, and Adam Schiff. Not long after this, Trump appointed a laughably unqualified U.S. Attorney who did in fact indict Comey and James. But now, thanks to Bondi and perhaps…

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 1d

Working people across the country – over 20 million, to be exact – face huge, imminent health insurance premium increases.

Why? Because Trump and Maga Republicans cut health care to fund tax breaks for billionaires. seiu.co/4mXCLnO

Another Trump Price Hike for Working Class Americans as Health Insurance Premiums Set to Spike Up to 600% this Fall - Groundwork Collaborative

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 22h

Nevadans could see their premiums jump from $595 → $2,021 a month — a $1,425 increase for the same plan.

That’s what happens if Republicans refuse to act and let ACA tax credits expire. Families can’t afford these hikes.

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 22h

When politicians get distracted by corporate donors, working families get left behind. We’re here to refocus their attention.

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SEIU_ORG @seiu.org · 1d

Worker power in action! Let's get it!💜

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Gabriela Rodríguez Epstein @pichikui.bsky.social · 3d

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BookPeople Presents: Gabriela Epstein - Danny Phantom: Fair Game

BookPeople welcomes Gabriela Epstein in conversation with Ngozi Ukazu to celebrate the release of Danny Phantom: Fair Game.

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Gabriela Rodríguez Epstein @pichikui.bsky.social · 3d

👻The Danny Phantom: Fair Game book launch is Nov 2nd! 👻It'll be moderated by the amazing @ngoziu.com at @bookpeople.com!
Come for early release copies, ranting about superheroes and more! RSVP below!

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