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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7d

It's not about what this country can or can’t afford. It’s about priorities. [Cartoon by Jesse Duquette]

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · 15d

George Santos is free

susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · 15d

music.apple.com/us/album/not... let’s never forget!

Not My Butterfinger by Paula Poundstone on Apple Music

Song · 2019 · Duration 3:25

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · 15d

#nokings

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · 19d

It’s not his best

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21d

Letitia James, the New York attorney general, purchased a house in Virginia for a grandniece in 2020. Now the property is at the center of a case that President Trump’s chosen prosecutor has brought against James, who investigated Trump for financial crimes.

At the Center of Letitia James’s Indictment, a House in Norfolk, Virginia

Attorney General Letitia James of New York purchased the $137,000 home for a grandniece who needed tranquillity. Prosecutors say it is an impermissible investment property.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21d

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · 25d

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John Lennon – God

A controversial song in which Lennon distanced himself from what he saw as idols being worshiped by people, including, interestingly, God and Jesus. The song, along with a comment

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · 25d

Watching old #lawandorder what took me so long to see what a racist misogynist bigoted show this is? I loved this show for 20 years. Now I see.

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 26d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 28d

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LynnZ 🦋 @zizij.bsky.social · 28d

hmmm 🤔

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 28d

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · Sep 28

Paula, Toni, Bonnie and Adam, (who is in every show), thank you. You are keeping me sane

susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · Aug 26

Naomi Osaka’s outfit!!! #foresthills #usopen

susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · Aug 19

He looks like Colbert!

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · Aug 7

I called out someone tonight. That’s the end of that friendship

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Union of Concerned Scientists @ucs.org · Jul 10

We are facing the most brazen rollback of civil rights in generations.

On July 17th, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities are mobilizing to ensure #GoodTroubleLivesOn and carry John Lewis’ legacy forward.

➡️Find a good trouble event: social.demcast.com/s/65nTti3j

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Scott Smith @canaansdad1987.bsky.social · Jul 10

Jasmine Crockett is one of the best people in Congress. Period!!!

#USDemocracy

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · Jun 27

#FDT

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KimBo @zapperfan7.bsky.social · Jun 15

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · Jun 13

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susiestar.bsky.social @susiestar.bsky.social · Jun 13

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The Return of Con Law

Podcast Episode · 99% Invisible · 06/10/2025 · 58m

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · Jun 3

I’m officially running to be the Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee.

These are not normal times—and this cannot be a business-as-usual moment.

Read my full letter to my colleagues here:

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Officially Announces Candidacy for Ranking Member of House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett officially announced that she is running to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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The New Bedford Light @newbedfordlight.bsky.social · May 31

Anj Kepinski, the photographer behind The New Bedford Light’s Street Style series, attended Fashion Rev NB to check out a home-grown fashion show. The event, involving local makers, designers and vintage resellers, took aim at what its organizers described as the exploitive ills of fast fashion.

At Fashion Rev NB, local fashions on display for a good cause - The New Bedford Light

Fashion Revolution, founded after the collapse of a Bangladesh garment factory that killed more than 1,100 people, is a worldwide movement to raise awareness about the ills of the fashion industry.

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