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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 7h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 5h

“The Heritage Foundation [which spearheaded Project 2025] says it will ‘identify and target’ Wikipedia editors over alleged bias.“ 9/18/25 … 1/ www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025...

The right wing is coming for Wikipedia

The Heritage Foundation says it will "identify and target" Wikipedia editors over alleged bias. What does that mean for Wikipedia’s future?

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 6h

@repstansbury.bsky.social: "This is gangster activity. The president is trying to shield pedophiles by calling and threatening members of Congress. We need more members of Congress, whether it's the Epstein files, the shutdown, health care, democracy, the rule of law, to just fucking do their jobs."

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Moonhag @moonhag.bsky.social · 8h

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Republican Party Chairman Indicted for Election Fraud

The indictment of a Texas Republican Party chairman for election fraud underscores how a movement that professes devotion to ballot integrity is struggling to uphold its own principles.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 8h

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world's most economically disadvantaged areas.

Michelle Obama's Girls Opportunity Alliance pledges $2.5 million for grassroots education for girls

Former first lady Michelle Obama is putting new force behind efforts to ensure girls overcome educational barriers in some of the world’s most economically disadvantaged areas.

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 10h

“Instead of prosecuting Tish James for doing her job, Donald Trump should be doing his.”

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social called out Trump for his blatant miscarriage of justice in going after New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Subscribe to zeteo.com to keep up with the latest news.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10h

1,000 TROOPS: TN National Guard vet, who is protesting the Trump-@GovBillLee military/police takeover in Memphis, says deployment order is for a year. Takes us to the November election…

Commercial Appeal reported the same troop number. www.tiktok.com/@itsrachelda...

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NRDC @nrdc.org · 10h

The data is clear: Families in states with more wind and solar energy pay less for their electricity.

The government’s own data rebuts Trump’s claims about wind and solar prices

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...

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ACLU @aclu.org · 10h

President Trump's attempt to exclude some immigrant families from participating in Head Start is unlawful — and a federal judge has blocked it.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Bar Some Immigrant Families From Head Start

A federal court stopped the administration’s attempt to exclude some immigrant children from the nation’s largest early childhood education program, protecting millions of families while the case continues.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 11h

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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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 11h

"The original #NoKings protest was 250 years ago. We've had democracy since then. Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away—King Donald the First. Fuck that. Stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18."
👉👉 nokings.org

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elia ayoub 🌱 @ayoub.bsky.social · 11h

Disgusting. Parents are British. Her older brother is British.

She’s fucking three years old and they’re denying her British citizenship, which is making her mum’s life a nightmare as a full-time carer of both of her kids.

Stop this shit. Just stop it.

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‘Clear parallels’ with Windrush as UK-born toddler denied passport

Campaigners say lessons not being learned as three-year-old’s mother is asked to prove right to free NHS treatment

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Ymani Simmons @ymani.bsky.social · 11h

So sorry to hear this. She was one-of-a-kind. 💔

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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 1d

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. has been accused of nearly 800 environmental violations in Las Vegas

The state COULD have fined the company more than $3M...

BUT

Regulators are only seeking a penalty of $242,800.

By @anjeanette-damon.bsky.social and Dayvid Figler

Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Accused of Nearly 800 Environmental Violations on Las Vegas Project

Nevada could’ve fined the company more than $3 million, but regulators are seeking a reduced penalty of $242,800, citing an “extraordinary number of violations.”

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 12h

WATCH: ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the 94 million pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the Trump administration’s cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program.

➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/4odsKnn

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ACLU @aclu.org · 12h

The people have the power.

Communities in Portland and across the country are making it clear that troops don’t belong in our streets.

Kristi Noem came to Portland, and people protested with dogs, dancing: Get caught up

As U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Noem made the case for increased security, local officials repeated that the situation was well in hand.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 12h

BREAKING: President Trump directs the Pentagon to use "all available funds" to ensure U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

Trump directs the Pentagon to use 'all available funds' to ensure troops are paid despite shutdown

President Donald Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that U.S. troops are paid on Wednesday despite the government shutdown.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 13h

The hush money payoff to Stormy Daniels cost more than house Leticia James bought for her grand niece.

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 13h

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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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 13h

“Six people dead in shootings during two separate Mississippi homecoming gatherings ***
Four people were killed and 16 injured in an attack in Leland, while two were killed in a shooting in Heidelberg” 10/11/25 www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Six people dead in shootings during two separate Mississippi homecoming gatherings

Four people were killed and 16 injured in an attack in Leland, while two were killed in a shooting in Heidelberg

www.theguardian.com

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13h

There’s a March for Health and Science being organized in DC for Wednesday, November 5.

MARCH FOR HEALTH & SCIENCE
Washington DC, November 5@4PM

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 13h

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Ymani Simmons @ymani.bsky.social · 12h

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

Witkoff tries to praise Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, but has a hard time finishing his thought because of booing

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Dan Kaszeta FRHistS @dankaszeta.bsky.social · 1d

Since many of you cannot read my 2019 piece on tear gas in Nature, I will kindly replicate it for you:

Kaszeta, Dan. "Restrict use of riot-control chemicals." Nature 573.7772 (2019): 27-29.

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🫶🏻LaylaBella🫶🏻 @laylabelle3.bsky.social · 17h

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