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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11h

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 18h

NEW: So it IS a second home and not an investment property. Motion to dismiss for abuse of the grand jury process in 3...2...
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In the Eye of a Political Storm, a Tiny Yellow House in Norfolk, Va.

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LESams @lsam22.bsky.social · 1d

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Alan Dettlaff @alandettlaff.com · 13h

Yesterday I was told that the class I’m scheduled to teach this month, Confronting Oppression & Injustice, is no longer part of our curriculum. This is a required class yet there was no discussion, no faculty vote, just an email saying the class no longer exists. This is what it’s like in Texas now.

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 11h

BOOM! 196 to go until we are at 16,500! Do your part here: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Tell Congress: Fully investigate the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case

Contact Congress today!

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 12h

Trump targets vile cuts of American Patriots' jobs, throwing them out of work, and endangering their families.
Trump Republicans are taking your jobs.
REMEMBER in NOVEMBER !

Mass firings of federal workers begin on day 10 of government shutdown share.google/CwWoPj0Tgq1W...

Mass firings of federal workers begin on day 10 of government shutdown

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 13h

Make sure everyone knows: these mass firings are NOT because of the shutdown.

Trump doesn’t have to fire any of these people—he’s choosing to do it as an intimidation tactic.

Difficult to overstate how stupid and reckless this is.

Mass CDC cuts hit staff dealing with measles, Ebola and disease forecasting

Another round of mass layoffs has struck CDC. The agency had already been cut during a reorganization this year, and more employees are now being shed amid the government shutdown.

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Clemson Gamecock ❌👑 @clemsongamecock.bsky.social · 13h

I would love to see ALL churches doing this across the country. There are ICE detention centers in more places than you realize.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 14h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 12h

What is it with Trump’s love of child sex abusers?

Pierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 1d

SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 13h

Gestapo Goons. Unamerican.

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 13h

Even with signing bonuses up to $50,000, and salaries of $50,000 to $100,000 a year, ICE can’t meet their Gestapo goal. Now they want to hire 18 yr old bounty hunters.

What could go wrong?

Do we really want armed 18-year-olds on ICE raids?
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Do we really want armed 18-year-olds on ICE raids?

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 13h

Trump’s tariffs killing American industries. Make Life Awful Again.
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California’s Wine Industry Is in Crisis — The Wall Street Journal

Changing drinking habits, falling prices, tariffs and the weather are forcing winemakers to do the unthinkable: rip up the vines

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Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove @kamlager-dove.house.gov · 14h

Trump and Republicans took away your health care, shut down the government, and left our troops and federal workers without pay.

But Trump found $20 billion to bail out his political ally who also ran his country’s economy into the ground.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

The Trump administration confirmed that the U.S. bailed out Argentina.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had directly bought Argentine pesos in global currency markets in a bid to relieve pressure on the nation’s embattled President Javier Milei, a supporter of President Trump.

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms

The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 13h

Maybe MAGA America is beginning to open their eyes.

Fannie Mae housing survey: 70% believe US economy on wrong track
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Fannie Mae housing survey: 70% believe US economy on wrong track

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 16h

What a great way to fight back without injury or destruction. Kudos, Chicago!

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

🚨 Do ICE have MRE provisions? Oh, no. That’s a damn shame. All that income and no place to buy a meal. Hey, I know what they can eat… 1/2

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Witkoff, flanked by Jared and Ivanka in Tel Aviv, says "may god bless Donald J Trump, the greatest president the world has ever seen"

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50501 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 📎 @50501horrycounty.bsky.social · 1d

Reminders:
Congressional thieves under Speaker Mike Johnson refuse to work while taking 💰.

SC Reps are taking money while withholding it from the military.

SC Reps are complicit in raising costs and targeting your healthcare.

They are defending sexual predators associated with Epstein.

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 17h

What part of "Republicans are taking your healthcare away," did you not believe?
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Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall.

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 19h

So beautiful, so good, Trump must destroy it with military. Nothing good escapes the evil Eye of Mordor.

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 23h

Trump’s praise of Putin was brought to you by Republicans who have enabled Trump every step of the way. Including Lindsey Graham. South Carolina can do better with @drannieandrews.com.

David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 1d

Trump cites a murderous war criminal to attack the Nobel Peace Prize committee’s decision. Truly absurd and disturbing. And narcissism of a pathological degree.

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 20h

Is Trump wanting another pandemic? Enact Martial Law and refuse to hold elections because it's "unsafe?" For the good of America?

SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 23h

BREAKING: A Friday night massacre is reportedly underway at the CDC. Dozens of “disease detectives,” senior scientists, the entire Washington staff, and editors of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) have been RIFed and issued termination notices.

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Midlands LikeMinded @midlandslikeminded.bsky.social · 23h

SC Statehouse
10/18 - 1:30 to 4
NO KINGS!

You don’t even need a sign — you can make one there. People will also have some signs and lots of American flags to pass out. All you need to do is show up!

Buses are coming in from cities and towns all over the state!

pnwg69.bsky.social @pnwg69.bsky.social · 1d

Pay attention! They’re targeting:

Free speech
Voting rights
Legal status
History of slavery
Women’s rights
LGBTQ rights
Law firms
Media
Colleges
Books
Education
Political Opponents

They’re bringing religion into schools.

They’re are creating a police state.

What more proof do you need?

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SM Burnette @sburnette.bsky.social · 20h

Is Trump going to promote Melania as a candidate for President? Why is she having talks with Putin? Russia has thousands of Ukrainian children. This is a scam. Concerning.

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