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mediaspooky @xianlandia.com · Jul 10

they say closed mouths don’t get fed so I will ask you directly, please buy my new album at layersofmeta.com!

Layers of Meta - No One Does It Solo Only

No One Does It Solo Only , the debut album of Perfectible Recording artists Layers of Meta - weird new Americana

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 4h

I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning.

There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.

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Alt18F @alt18f.bsky.social · 21h

Our thoughts are with the public servants caught up in the latest round of RIF notices. We've said this before, and we'll repeat it now: You matter. Your work matters.

OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun

Just before the shutdown, OMB told agencies to draft RIF plans for programs that wouldn’t have alternative funding sources.

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 1d

every single tech idea is like “soon our robots will be capable of playing catch with your kid, freeing you up to spend more time working on your employers’ spreadsheets”

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Kendra "Gloom is My Beat" Pierre-Louis @kendrawrites.com · 22h

Men would rather collapse a government than go to therapy

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Data Bear 🏳️‍🌈 @dataandpolitics.net · 1d

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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mediaspooky @xianlandia.com · 20h

also Trump can’t pardon them for violating state laws

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 1d

in 2011, the president of antifa hired me to give fashion consultancy to the organization. i recommended everyone wear navy suits with tan shoes, dress sneakers, and golf polos with slim chinos. if you arrested everyone today wearing these things, you'd destroy antifa

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Eric Columbus @ericcolumbus.bsky.social · 2d

OMB head Russ Vought says RIFs have begun. In litigation challenging OMB's ability to RIF during a shutdown, OMB must provide more details by 3pm PT/ 6pm ET.
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Russ Vought
@russvought
The RIFs have begun.

The Court hereby ORDERS defendants to file a response to the motion for a TRO no later than October 10, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. PDT. In their response, defendants SHALL address: (1) the status of any currently planned or in-progress RIF notices to be issued during/because of the government shutdown, including the earliest date that those RIF notices will go out; (2) which of the defendant agencies anticipate issuing RIF notices during/because of the government shutdown and the estimated number of employees at the defendant agency who will receive such RIF notices; and (3) whether any employees at the defendant agencies have been ordered back to work during the government shutdown in order to effectuate the issuance of RIF notices. Defendants shall provide evidence (declarations, exhibits, etc.) in support of the above information.

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teabelly @teabelly.bsky.social · 2d

This is illegal and is precisely why we need members of congress to pass nothing less than a CR that not only averts the looming health care crisis, but actually reins in a lawless Vought/OMB and White House. The House Dems' version of the CR includes such protective measures, including ...

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mediaspooky @xianlandia.com · 2d

I say, I say, Boy… (it’s a dog whistle)

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 2d

Trump biographer Michael Wolff reveals he was shown the lewd photos by Jeffrey Epstein himself.

I’ve Seen Epstein’s Photos of Trump With Topless Girls: Author

Trump biographer Michael Wolff reveals he was shown the lewd photos by Jeffrey Epstein himself.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 4d

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 4d

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 6d

Ghislaine Maxwell reminder:

Republicans covering up Trump and pedophiles on the Epstein list.

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Blue Texas @turntexasblue.bsky.social · 5d

If they have $50k signing bonuses for ICE in 2025 then we have $60k bonuses for teachers in 2029.

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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 6d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 6d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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mediaspooky @xianlandia.com · 6d

actually it has always cut both ways at different times in history — CA EPA standards also derive from states rights

mediaspooky @xianlandia.com · 6d

Today’s reminder to Stephen Miller and other henchpeople: Trump can’t pardon people for violating state laws.

mediaspooky @xianlandia.com · 7d

we will need camps for these people

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Andboo Haunton 🎃😷 @andrewhinton.bsky.social · 8d

I’ve been saying for years now we need to regulate the algorithms.
This is so good to see happening at least somewhere.

Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 8d

The new Platform Work Directive gives workers the right to challenge automated decision-making, to peer inside the algorithms used, to speak to a responsible human about disputes, and to have their privacy and other fundamental rights protected on the job. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...