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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 2h

NPR’s Tom Bowman, a passholder for 28 years, wrote, “Signing that document would make us stenographers parroting press releases, not watchdogs holding government officials accountable.”

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Media Outlets, Ranging From The Atlantic To Newsmax, Refuse To Sign New Pentagon Press Policy — Update

The Atlantic, CNN and Newsmax are among the organizations refusing to sign the policy with its new restrictions.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10d

Attn Black people, stop scrolling.

This is not a drill: Chicago

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

Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 2h

The talk of trump pardoning Maxwell who was a sex trafficker and right hand of Epstein. You have been duped. Trump in his campaign said he would release the files.

Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 7d

Now you know

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 2h

President Obama didn't believe he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. What a difference between a true President and the pathetic one we now have.

Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 4d

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 4d

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 2h

This Jack is clearly not nimble of mind.

Karen Sue @notakarenjustka.bsky.social · 7h

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · 1d

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar endorses Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor.

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar endorses Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor • Minnesota Reformer

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Sen. Omar Fateh for Minneapolis mayor Sunday, giving the two-term state senator key support ahead of the Nov. 4 election. “For many years, we have seen the concerns my ne...

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 18h

"It’s taken a movement to get us to this point. It’s going to take that same movement to get us over the finish line. Take nothing for granted. We want a mandate." - @kristengonzalez.bsky.social

State Senator Kristen Gonalzez at the podium.

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 2h

The NYT, The WaPot & NPR also said that they would not sign, along with other outlets including The Hill & NewsNation.
D.C. bureau chief NYT, said the policy threatens to punish journalists “for ordinary news gathering protected by the First Amendment
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#PersistInResisting

Media Outlets, Ranging From The Atlantic To Newsmax, Refuse To Sign New Pentagon Press Policy — Update

The Atlantic, CNN and Newsmax are among the organizations refusing to sign the policy with its new restrictions.

deadline.com

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 4h

From Kermit the Frog:
"I'm green and it'll do fine
It's beautiful, and I think it's what I want to be"
#IAmAntifa

Dave Zieno @viva4.bsky.social · 1d

Decided that I’m dressing up as Antifa for Halloween. Only problem, inflatable frog costumes are sold out everywhere. Antifa’s numbers are growing.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying”

(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

#WarRavagedChicago

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The Outspoken Observer @outspokenobserver.bsky.social · 4h

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 4h

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checked ...Trump "..., saying a lot of other inaccurate things," including his assertion Biden had "never" declared that the US possesses "the strongest military." ...Biden has "said that over and over."
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Trump issued brutal blow as all the president's lies listed by CNN reporter

CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checked all of the lies Donald Trump told during his speech to generals this week - and said one of the false claims was so egregious it only took him "about five seconds to fin...

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 4h

She is not a reliable witness because she is guilty of participation in these sex crimes. And now, especially, if given a pardon, trump looks guilty for bribing her to lie about his participation in exchange for her freedom.
#GuiltyGuiltyGuilty
#EpsteinTrumpFiles

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 21h

Garcia: It’s really shocking for him to essentially lean into this possibility of a pardon. And we know why that’s the case, right? He wants to control what she says. He wants her—someone who has a ton of information on what actually happened—to perhaps… omit memories she might have of the president

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 4h

CNN's Abby Phillip continued, "I asked senator Tim Scott when he was on the show last year, is Trump just going to go after his political enemies? And he said, 'Absolutely not. Trump has not ever said he's going to go after his political enemies.'"
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CNN host lists Donald Trump's contradictions live on air in humiliating blow

CNN's Abby Phillip slammed President Donald Trump as she was joined by GOP strategist Lance Trover on NewsNight to discuss reports regarding Letitia James' indictment

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 9h

"If it’s regarding immigration, we’re hands-off,” Batista said. “We’re not going to participate in any activity whenever it involves civil infractions.”
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Again, the perfect way to go. Focus on violent criminals and show proper paperwork. 👍

For Massachusetts police, a balancing act on immigration matters - The Boston Globe

Federal authorities say criminal cases underscore the need for more assistance from local police during the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 9h

If ICE wants help with criminal activity, the agency must provide Worcester police with information or paperwork detailing the purpose of the request and the scope of the dept’s involvement, Batista said.
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That's the way to go! Show proper paperwork first.👍

For Massachusetts police, a balancing act on immigration matters - The Boston Globe

Federal authorities say criminal cases underscore the need for more assistance from local police during the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 9h

in MA, the only such agreement is with the state Dept of Correction. And so far, communities in the state are continuing to maintain their status as “sanctuary cities” or pledges to not participate in immigration enforcement.
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ICE: detain violent criminals only.

For Massachusetts police, a balancing act on immigration matters - The Boston Globe

Federal authorities say criminal cases underscore the need for more assistance from local police during the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 10h

I would like to see journalists correct lying GOP immediately to set the record straight. It requires doing research before the interview. Never just take what someone says. Shutting JD Vance down is good as long as what he said was corrected immediately.

NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 16h

George Stephanopoulos did what every journalist should’ve been doing since 2000 — shutting down GOP gaslighting, dodging, and endless filibusters meant to bury the truth.

Finally. Someone called out the BS on live TV. No more lies. No more games.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 19h

California is proud to congratulate FIVE California university-affiliated scholars among this year's Nobel laureates.

From quantum computing to clean energy and medical breakthroughs, these trailblazers reflect the strength, innovation, and creativity that define our state.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 19h

Half the line, an hour before the rally.

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 10h

Save Medicare, Medicaid and the ACA needs to be expanded.

Uncle Lonny @unclelonny.bsky.social · 22h

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 17h

Gavin Newsom: "Masked men. Jumping out of unmarked vehicles. People disappearing. No due process. No oversight. No accountability. People say I'm being hyperbolic. Bullshit. This is happening in America today."

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Bowright @bowright52.bsky.social · Jul 3

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Biden warned us.

In 2023, Republicans in Congress booed Biden when he exposed their plans to cut Medicare and Social Security. Now, despite promises from Republicans, their tax and spending bill would cut Medicare by ...

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