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Retired Chemistry Educator, Jazz afficionado, Reader, Recycler, Lover of tech and green spaces. USMC wife; mother of 2 fantastic adults. Chicago 'burbs. Love is Love. Vote Blue! DM's *only* if we've been friends for quite awhile!

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sundene 🇳🇴 📎 @sundene.bsky.social · Feb 8

I just got back from the DuPage Democrats Volunteer Expo, and it was *amazing*. I’ll say more later, right now I’m just processing everything. It was such a relief to spend some time around like-minded people and to know we are not alone and are doing the work.

Various pamphlets and papers from democratic organizations in my county.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 3h

Praying for this amazing man.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

Imagine that

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Stephen Moran. @moranstephen1000.bsky.social · 2h

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WorkInProgress @fdotes.bsky.social · 2h

Stop watching CBS for your own good.

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 19h

This is a president who leads through fear – and many in his own party can’t even stand up to him.

But I have faith in the American people, and in the judiciary. We must all recognize the moment we’re in.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 3h

Broadview police chief Mills and ISP were examining some documents last night before targeting one protester in a small, completely non-disruptive crowd for a bag search. Looks like they're brushing up on ~policy~

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Mema @memaof10.bsky.social · 3h

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Another republican sexual predator.

Trump Pick SCREWS HIM as SCANDAL BLOWS Up in WHITE HOUSE

YouTube video by Legal AF

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Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · 5h

What horrifies me about this is that it is highly unlikely intelligence services etc didn’t know about Epstein’s activities long before this which means that child abuse is just something to turn a blind eye to (see also Cyril Smith, Al Fayed etc etc)

Guardian story - Tony Blair
Tony Blair met Jeffrey
Epstein in No 10 on advice of Peter Mandelson, documents reveal
National Archives papers show how then MP pushed for 2002 meeting between PM and
'young and vibrant' financier

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21h

“The explosion was felt 15 miles away”

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CherieAnne @cherieanne.bsky.social · 14h

Stealthgirl 🫘 @stealthgirl21.bsky.social · 14h

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Pirateking Blues Jazz Rock Radio @pkradio.bsky.social · 4h

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

Seems like a bad idea to fire air traffic controllers when there's already a shortage but what do I know

Sean Duffy Threatens to Fire Air Traffic Controllers as 10% Call Out Sick During Shutdown

gizmodo.com

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sundene 🇳🇴 📎 @sundene.bsky.social · 4h

Geez!! I wonder how many other people are going through this. So sorry that you all are.

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Pierce @pierceah66.bsky.social · 13h

“But he said he’s firing people based on partisanship, not need!”

Yeah that was pretty explicitly in the 900+ pg manual you repeatedly dismissed for months any time an ad ran about it or you had it spoonfed to you in conversation. At least being stupid enough to say it out loud helps them in court.

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Lt. Boohura @ltuhura.bsky.social · 19h

Devised months ago, more likely.

I'll bet their first meetings were held when TFG announced "Liberation Day".

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Trump announces he's putting a bajillion percent tariff on China

It has just been learned that China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position on Trade in sending an extremely hostile letter to the World, stating that they were going to, effective November 1st, 2025, impose large scale Export Controls on virtually every product they make, and some not even made by them. This affects ALL Countries, without exception, and was obviously a plan devised by them years ago. It is absolutely unheard of in International Trade, and a moral disgrace in dealing with other Nations.

Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for the U.S.A., and not other Nations who were similarly threatened, starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying. Also on November 1st, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software.

It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is History. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 5h

ONLY ONE MAN INCITED AN INSURRECTION IN THE USA!!!!

🩸🩸🩸 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x POS convicted felon who incites political violence, adjudicated rapist & pedophile Trump did 🩸🩸🩸

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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 14h

just randomly looking around and found a place that sells these outfits in multiple sizes, if anyone's interested

www.favounicorn.com/inflatable-f...

Inflatable frog costume in kid and adult sizes, $54

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 1d

“When authoritarians seize power, it is crucial to recognize courageous defenders of freedom who rise and resist.”👇

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 16h

Trump got a Covid vaccine today.

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sundene 🇳🇴 📎 @sundene.bsky.social · 4h

From what I’m hearing, they don’t have any actual orders. It’s just really dumb.

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Ghoul Patrick @gpatrick.bsky.social · 16h

So those soldiers are up in Illinois for two weeks and can't do anything AND not getting paid.

Federal judge grants Illinois restraining order against Trump for Guard deployment

(The Center Square) – A federal judge has granted the state of Illinois’ request for a temporary restraining order to prevent the Trump administration and the U.S. Army from deploying

www.thecentersquare.com

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 19h

With Larry Ellison in control of TikTok, we now have right-wingers or looney far-right wingers in control of most of the major social media platforms.

Right-Wing Moguls Dominate Social Media. One Legal Fix Can Help Stem the Tide.

Revising Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act would make outlets more accountable for the content they platform.

www.thenation.com

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Mark Welch @markwelch.bsky.social · 4h

(From March)
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

“The entire system will collapse”: Inside the purge of US immigration courts

The "nonsensical" firings of immigration judges, managers, and senior officials spell more trouble for an already faltering system.

www.motherjones.com

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 6h

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Brooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social · 6h

What Thiel is saying about tax havens = what Altman is saying about copyright:

"I can't be rich unless you let me steal from you."

This is how Broligarchs differ from oligarchs of yore: the latter tried to hide their thievery; the Broligarchs trumpet their entitlement to steal as a natural right.

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