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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2h

Schatz: They’re stopping wind and solar because this guy has some very strange ideas about the energy mix. And it’s consistent with the rest of his political and economic philosophy — if there’s less of everything, it gives him more authority to dole out favors

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2h

Angus: Who else are you going to give military bases to? When’s Vladimir Putin getting his rocket bases in the United States?

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 2h

“We can give $20 billion to Argentina but we can’t afford the CDC’s measles experts” is a hell of an argument

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Be Happy and Civil @beakindhuman.bsky.social · 6h

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Larry Hochman @larryhochman.bsky.social · 2h

I was just watching a YouTube video, and the ad in the middle started with, "If you skip God, God will skip you too."

I watch Carl Sagan, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Christopher Hitchens, etc so maybe that's why the ad targeted me.

My out loud response: "Fuck You."

Don't be afraid of moralizing pricks.

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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 1h

As Palestinians return to the rubble of their homes, the effects of the genocide are being felt amid heightened social unrest. “This war broke us," one returnee to Gaza City told Mondoweiss. "It damaged our souls. We need decades to heal.

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Tim Williams Art @timwilliamsart.bsky.social · 4h

Their goal is to turn the United States into a "Wealthy Whites and Christians Only" country.

They literally don't give a shit about anyone else.

Which is why they're going to fail.

HUGELY.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 2h

This is what it looks like when your community stands up.

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The Ukrainian Review @theukrainianreview.bsky.social · 7h

🇯🇵🇺🇦 Zelensky: Today we synchronized sanctions against Russia with Japan - I signed a corresponding decree.

The sanctions list includes leaders and companies that provide profits to the Russian military machine, supply weapons, critical components, and equipment.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 3h

Glad to see Nigel Farage has finally remembered Nathan Gill, former leader of Reform in Wales - found guilty of taking bribes from Russia.

Maybe he'll now remember how much he took from Putin's propaganda broadcaster Russia Today for all his TV appearances when he was a MEP?

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Tanith @tanithsa.bsky.social · 1h

Very dramatic!!!
youtu.be/vTvM54crtoc

Thousands of starlings react to attacking sparrowhawks 20140127

YouTube video by Wiegert Steen

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4h

On National Coming Out Day, know that I will always be an ally to you — no matter where you are on your journey.

I know that times may be scary, but you are seen, safe, supported, and loved here in Illinois.

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Peter Smith @redpeter99.bsky.social · 10h

I wonder if Nigel Farage has actually visited a National Trust property?
If he had, he'd be aware the biggest issue is the occasional badly parked Honda Jazz and not tampons in the Gents.

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LittleGravitas, →EU immigrant, UK→ emigrant, anti-Brexit @catanonim.me · 15h

~ 'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny – Byline Times ~

https://bylinetimes.com/2025/10/11/stunned-farages-admission-he-knew-nathan-gill-but-not-his-pro-russian-sympathies-does-not-stand-up-to-scrutiny/

'Stunned?' Farage's Admission He Knew Nathan Gill but Not His Kremlin Associates Does Not Stand Up to Scrutiny – Byline Times

Insiders have told Byline Times, it is 'inconceivable' the Reform Leader did not know about his close aide's pro Russian statements

bylinetimes.com

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Tanith @tanithsa.bsky.social · 2h

Oh, I love this! I just started reading, and if I’m honest I don’t really know what ‘this’ is - I just know that I really enjoyed reading it, and felt instantly engaged with all of it! Desperate for more, now… 🥰

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Jivan Sobrinho-Wheeler @votejivan.bsky.social · 1d

I biked home in the dark from North Cambridge recently—which I wouldn’t have felt safe doing before the protected bike lanes.

One thing I love about biking in a city is you can stop & check things out in a way you can’t in a car.

Like the telescopes on Cambridge Common for Observe the Moon night!

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Sue Massa @smassa.bsky.social · 1d

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ImpeachTrump🇺🇸🆘🌎 @cluestore.bsky.social · 3h

This is even more shocking...

ImpeachTrump🇺🇸🆘🌎 @cluestore.bsky.social · 4d

🆘 KAMALA WON - DAMN IT! "The findings are clear: the statistical 'election integrity red flags' that appeared in machine-counted districts -- were ABSENT in District 8’s hand count.” 1/3

Minnesota Hand Count Uncovers 6–8% Shift in Election Results

District 8 counted their ballots by hand, and the down-ballot anomalies disappeared. Again, math doesn’t lie. People do.

thiswillhold.substack.com

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 10h

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SaveDemocracy123 @savedemocracy123.bsky.social · 2h

www.youtube.com/shorts/iQCxl...

ICE shoots and kills man amid ramped up raids in Illinois

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4h

Cartoon by John Deering.

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Tanith @tanithsa.bsky.social · 4h

This cannot possibly be a true reflection of his current COMPLETE health status, can it?! 🤯 (this could be my brain upon reading this report, or a more accurate reflection of HIS brain - maybe both?! 😁😄)

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

We've all heard that there is no free lunch.

Well, guess what?

There is no free 747 either.

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britsoul @britsoul.bsky.social · 17h

Did I ❤️ ? Of course I did! 🤚🏻🌊

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