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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 8h

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

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 7h

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 16h

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 7h

Let’s not forget that every single Republican who stands by and enables Donald Trump could stop this recklessness today, tomorrow or any damn day of the week. Their failure—their refusal—to do so makes them complicit in his crimes and the crimes of his corrupt, lawless regime.

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Alt-IRS @alt-irs.altgov.info · 1d

Mother fucker! The House has been in session only 15 days since July.

Its October!

GOP are loser slackers! Imagine if you only showed up to your job 15 days in 4 months.
They get 175k a year in salary.

#GOPShutdown

House Recess Extended to Oct. 19 As Government Shutdown Continues

The House clerk reads a communication from Speaker Mike Johnson designating October 14 to 19 a district work period for members, meaning that the House will be in recess except for pro forma sessions ...

www.c-span.org

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 10h

Colorado AG Phil Weiser (D) is calling on Coloradans to turn out en masse for Oct 18 demonstrations against President Trump’s use of the military in American cities. “Don’t be afraid,” Weiser said. “Don’t be afraid to show up.” #copolitics

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

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 8h

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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NPR @npr.org · 15h

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16h

CARTOON OF THE DAY

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 14h

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 13h

Me to @chrislhayes.bsky.social on the Comey and James and (probably imminent) Bolton prosecutions

"It doesn’t matter what your politics are. If you say he’s stupid, which he is, if you say he is wrong, which he is, if you say he’s a criminal or sleezy, which he is ... then you’re his enemy.”

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World Central Kitchen @wck.org · 7h

World Central Kitchen’s Relief Team is en route to Tennessee, where an ammunition plant has exploded. Local and national organizations are working to assess damage, and many people remain missing - we’ll bring meals to first responders and local communities. #ChefsForTennessee

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 8h

Illinois law requires all registered vehicles to display front and back license plates, without exception. But to evade accountability, masked federal immigration agents are driving around in unmarked cars without plates.
chicago.suntimes.com/news/2025/10...?

Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates

The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.

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ray 鄺羡華 @raykwong.bsky.social · 16h

Good morning and happy Saturday to everyone. The same guy who told you COVID was a hoax just got his updated booster and didn't win the Nobel Peace Prize.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 13h

No Kings,
For the love of America.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 12h

It looks like Mike Johnson just ensured the shutdown will continue for at least another week. www.c-span.org/clip/us-hous...

House Recess Extended to Oct. 19 As Government Shutdown Continues

The House clerk reads a communication from Speaker Mike Johnson designating October 14 to 19 a district work period for members, meaning that the House will be in recess except for pro forma sessions ...

www.c-span.org

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𝙹𝚊𝚢 𝙵 𝙰𝚛𝚗𝚘𝚕𝚍 @jayfarrellarnold.bsky.social · 12h

Little man Johnson does not need ONE democratic vote to pass a standalone bill to pay our military.

These are disgusting, despicable, human beings.

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Michele Okoh |🖤🩶🤍💜|🔺🐘 @okohlaw.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, @mit.edu, for taking the lead.

MIT refuses to accept White House terms for funding, other schools still mulling — Reuters

Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth on Friday said she

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 12h

$47. And that’s if the government isn’t lying about the interest rate. Plus, they will have to prove she intentionally schemed to swindle $47 from the bank - as opposed to just not knowing the difference between a second home and an investment property. Good luck, Lindsay.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 13h

The grand jury indictment against New York AG Letitia James accuses her of receiving a lower-cost loan on a home she purchased.

James saved only about $50 a month with lower interest rate, the indictment alleges.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Letitia James saved only about $50 a month with lower interest rate, indictment alleges

The grand jury indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses her of receiving a lower-cost loan on a home she purchased in Norfolk, Virgini

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 7h

“The White House’s mass firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff on Friday has decimated offices related to injury prevention, respiratory disease surveillance, and chronic disease.” www.statnews.com/2025/10/11/c...

‘It’s a massacre’: CDC battered by government shutdown firings

The White House’s mass firing of CDC staff on Friday has decimated offices related to injury prevention, respiratory disease surveillance, and chronic disease, according to four people familiar with t...

www.statnews.com

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Will🇺🇸📎✌️🌲 @econaturalist.bsky.social · 1d

This is utter bull shit!

America First my ass.

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@Boom-WhatsGoingOn.bsky.social @boom-whatsgoingon.bsky.social · 7h

What country are we in?

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 14h

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News Wire - World 🌎 Independent News Network Pro-Democracy @democracyblue.bsky.social · 7h

Really? Qatar gets its own air force facility inside the United States? Why?
When Trump is fighting the "enemy within" America and kicking out anyone who can't prove they belong here? open.substack.com/pub/robertre...

Really? Qatar gets its own air force facility inside the United States? Why?

When Trump is fighting the "enemy within" America and kicking out anyone who can't prove they belong here?

open.substack.com

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