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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 15h

“CDC is over. It was killed. This administration only knows how to break things. They have made America at risk for outbreaks and attacks by nefarious players. People should be scared,” said Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, former director of the CDC’s National Center on Immunization and Respiratory Diseases

"CDC is over": RFK Jr. lays off over 1,000 employees in Friday night massacre

Amid the ongoing shutdown, the HHS secretary wiped out entire offices that investigate disease outbreaks, manage infectious disease responses and collect data.

www.msnbc.com

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lunaralley.bsky.social @lunaralley.bsky.social · 1d

Still undefeated. #nwsl #WhenISeeYouSpiritIGoOutOfMyHeadIJustCantGetEnough

Bill Leitzinger @leitzinger.photography · 29d

The Washington Spirit are undefeated since Adrián González took over as head coach in July 2025. #NWSL #WashingtonSpirit #That’sTheSpirit

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Hey Spirits! @heyspirits.bsky.social · 1d

More of Trin's banger wow we thought you'd never ask

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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 1d

Unconstitutionally taking money that the law says must be spent on one purpose & using it for something else—when it's to establish personalist control over the FUCKING MILITARY—is about as dangerous a constitutional crisis/failure as you can imagine

Via: www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

The Office of Management and Budget sent a notification to Congress about their intent to use research and development funds to pay members of the military, two sources with direct knowledge tell NBC News.

A spokesperson for the OMB confirmed to NBC News that it plans to use the research and development funds and that there are two years' worth of funds available within the Department of Defense.

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Mike W @gekido.bsky.social · 2d

so Google just added a bunch (more) AI bullshit to Chrome

Go through these steps to disable it:

opus.ing/posts/how-to...

#chrome #aibullshit

How to Remove AI From Your Google Chrome Experience - Opus

Follow these steps to resist the AI-pocalypse in your everyday web browsing.

opus.ing

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Manny Suazo @smokyburnout.bsky.social · 2d

topical

a cartoon of a man in a frog costume talking to a woman

ALT: a cartoon of a man in a frog costume talking to a woman

media.tenor.com

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HELLody SchreiBOO @melodyschreiber.com · 2d

Trump just got his Covid and flu shots, so should you!

PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT
THE WHITE HOUSE
MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
PROSIC TO ME PREE, D.O. J
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT
affa 0.o.
CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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Assigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 2d

Elon Musk, together with LibsOfTikTok call for a nationwide boycott of Netflix and mass cancellations over a single cartoon character coming out as trans. This is picked up and massively promoted by a host of right-wing influencers, As a result, Netflix stock... is up 2%. @rikiwilchins.bsky.social

Netflix Stock Up As Elon Musk's Anti-Trans Boycott Fails To Materialize

Last week, conservatives tried to cancel Netflix to force the carrier to remove transgender characters.

www.erininthemorning.com

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 3d

LMAOOOOO

A bunch of comedians tried to make up for their participation in the Riyadh comedy festival by donating their pay to Human Rights Watch and Human rights Watch was like “nah bitch we don’t want your dirty blood money” 😂😂 I’m dying

Human Rights Watch Doesn’t Want Any Riyadh Comedy Festival Money

Taking money from those who took money from Saudi Arabia would impact perception of the org’s independence.

www.vulture.com

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Maureen Johnson @maureenjohnsonbooks.com · 3d

The "set aside the art from the artist" thing in this case is moot. Harry Potter money now goes right to destroying the human rights of trans persons. A billionaire who got her ass kissed for two decades got a rebuke and now she's got to wreck the lives of others.

Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk · 3d

It cannot be made clearer.

If you continue to support the Harry Potter franchise in any way, you are directly funding the removal of trans people's human rights in the UK.

JK Rowling pledges to keep up fight against SNP trans policies

Author vows to bankroll campaigners after Scottish government fails to pay group's legal fees in Supreme Court equality case

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Tammy Golden @tammygolden.bsky.social · 6d

Trump has the chance to do the funniest thing right now

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lunaralley.bsky.social @lunaralley.bsky.social · 7d

Still undefeated!

#ThatsTheSpirit #WhoaWhoaoWhaoooooWashington

Bill Leitzinger @leitzinger.photography · 29d

The Washington Spirit are undefeated since Adrián González took over as head coach in July 2025. #NWSL #WashingtonSpirit #That’sTheSpirit

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andré @838carlisle.bsky.social · 7d

when white men are yelling

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Jason Anderson @jasondcsoccer.bsky.social · 7d

Adrián González will do his presser soon, but joked passing the mixed zone: "Are you alive?"

When the media confirmed we were and asked how he was doing: "I am not alive."

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adorabelldearheart.bsky.social @adorabelldearheart.bsky.social · 7d

Did PK steal Ratcliffe's ribbon ?? 😱 #WASD #woso @washingtonspirit.com

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adorabelldearheart.bsky.social @adorabelldearheart.bsky.social · 7d

Standing ovation for federal employees @washingtonspirit.com game

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adorabelldearheart.bsky.social @adorabelldearheart.bsky.social · 7d

Quite annoying that the Wave is getting dives called fouls while blatant shirt tugs in/around the box are being overlooked for the Spirit #woso #WASSD

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Craig Calcaterra @craigcalcaterra.bsky.social · 7d

Anyone who sees the sadistic violence of ICE agents which appears before us daily and still believes common ground can be found with Republicans on immigration policy has forfeited the right to be taken seriously. This is the most basic test of humanity and you're failing it miserably.

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 10d

In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...

Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report

Paramount Skydance will be officially acquiring The Free Press and hiring its founder Bari Weiss as editor in chief of its CBS News division, with the deal to be announced this coming Monday, accordin...

www.mediaite.com

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Shawn @shawnhils.bsky.social · 9d

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 11d

From 1939-1945 German officers also listened to speeches from civilians about how the laws of war didn’t apply to them. And then they participated in the Holocaust, starved millions of prisoners of war, destroyed villages and cities, and were defeated.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d

Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."

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adorabelldearheart.bsky.social @adorabelldearheart.bsky.social · 11d

Heck yea

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adorabelldearheart.bsky.social @adorabelldearheart.bsky.social · 11d

What is McKeown made of - titanium?? How did she pop up from that??

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 11d

Here's where we are:

Republicans have shut down the government.

Why?

They won't negotiate. They want to pass a bill that will allow the Trump administration to throw 15 million Americans off their health care & double premiums for 20 million Americans.

We won't let them.

Where We Are With The Government Shutdown | Sen. Bernie Sanders

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

youtu.be

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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 11d

More like government shut UP am I right

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