ViolinMage
@violinmage.bsky.social
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I play the violin. Sorcery will cost you extra.
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northsquatch.bsky.social
This man is the model for how all police incitement should be handled.
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wyden.senate.gov
Thoughts and prayers to Cosplay Cop Kristi who had to brave the dogs, farmer’s markets, capybaras, and marathon runners of Portland this week.
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propublica.org
Federal workers: If you were impacted by the Trump administration's just-announced mass layoffs, our reporters are here to listen.

We understand you may be taking a risk in contacting us, and we take your privacy seriously.

Here's how to get in touch securely 👇
How to Contact ProPublica or Send a Tip Securely — ProPublica
Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. To do that, we need evidence.
propublica.org
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murray.senate.gov
Know who else is not in a good mood, Mike? Americans who are seeing their health insurance premiums DOUBLE because YOU refuse to act.
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georgetakei.bsky.social
Meanwhile the White House just illegally laid off dozens of CDC researchers and scientists during the shutdown.
Tweet by Dan Pfeiffer: “Anti-vax in the streets, pro-vax in the sheets.”
Below is Kaitlan Collins’ tweet showing a photo of a White House medical memorandum dated October 10, 2025, stating that President Donald Trump received his flu shot and COVID booster at Walter Reed.
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virginiagewin.bsky.social
Journalist here

I’m interested in talking to a federal agency scientist who was fired, then rehired. I can keep you anonymous. I’m on Signal ginnyg.04

Reposts are appreciated!
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longtimehistory.bsky.social
ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

Houston, Texas
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altcdc.altgov.info
1/2 A reminder to anyone who was RIFed.

💯 you do NOT deserve this.

Quick tips if you do get a RIF notice:
❌ Do not send a read receipt
❌ Do not respond right away - the union will probably provide language for response
✅ Forward notice to your personal email
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raskin.house.gov
We’re standing with federal workers in MoCo.

This new resource is a diamond in the rough for our displaced but resilient federal workers. Thank you to our county leaders for defending our community and acting with great compassion and foresight.
WorkSource Montgomery Adds Center For Displaced Federal Workers
As federal workers struggle to find new employment, WorkSource Montgomery is about to open a center just for them. WorkSource Montgomery, a county agency that connects jobseekers and employers, has… R...
www.mymcmedia.org
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raskin.house.gov
And the lawsuits will follow promptly. Government shutdowns give presidents no additional authority to dismiss federal workers. We’ll fight these outrageous assaults on civil servants and public services.
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
So Trump gave Argentina a $20 billion bailout and is now building a Qatari military facility in Idaho.

While Americans can’t afford groceries.
atrupar.com
Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."
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atrupar.com
Independent C-SPAN caller to Rep. Mark Alford: "You're taking credit for $50b that you just gave to the hospital industry. That's after you took away $150b. You don't take credit for just giving back a little bit of money after taking away so much. So quit lying. It just makes you look horrible."
violinmage.bsky.social
yasharali.bsky.social
BREAKING

In a new video, Dolly Parton, the Queen of America, says she’s going to be ok.
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davidhogg.bsky.social
Hey Speaker Johnson, swear in Adelita Grijalva. Or are you too scared that Trump and your other GOP buddies are in the Epstein files?
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thetnholler.bsky.social
🏆 How does a comedy show have the best news research team? @thedailyshow.com
violinmage.bsky.social
The Epstein shutdown. Call it by its real name. All this military in our cities, all of it is distraction. They have run out of excuses.
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jamiedupree.bsky.social
2:15 pm - Speaker Johnson says Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva D-AZ can be sworn in 'as soon as she wants.'

Two hours later, GOP tells reporters Grijalva won't be sworn in until the government shutdown is over.
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digitalwarrior.bsky.social
The same kind of people who once hunted escaped slaves now wear ICE badges. History didn’t vanish, it rebranded.
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muellershewrote.com
Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
This is Adelita Grijalva.

She was elected to Congress two weeks ago, officially making her the final vote needed to force the release of the Epstein files.

She has still not been sworn in because Mike Johnson refuses to do so.