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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 7h

The President of the United States is openly seeking revenge on his political opponents.

First Jim Comey. Now Tish James. Anyone who seeks to hold Donald Trump accountable could be next.

Trump is ripping a page right out of the authoritarian handbook.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 8h

Breaking News: Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, is said to have been indicted after President Trump pushed the Justice Department to seek charges against her. James, who is accused of committing mortgage fraud, brought a civil case against Trump in 2022. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Attorney General Letitia James of New York is in front of a microphone. A headline reads: "New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Pressure From Trump."

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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 4h

She didn’t claim it as a primary residence, she claimed it as a secondary residence.

It’s a weak case no one wanted to touch until Trump fired down the line until he reached someone who would do his bidding no question.

amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 11h

I’m anti-circumcision, but this is fucking bullshit.

Someone start tracking the increase in febrile seizures we’re gonna see because people will be too afraid to treat kids fevers.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 3d

CHICAGO (AP) — Storming an apartment complex by helicopter as families slept. Deploying chemical agents near a public school. Handcuffing a Chicago City Council member at a hospital.

apnews.com/article/chic...

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Activists, residents and elected leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in the nation’s third-largest cit...

apnews.com

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Andrea Junker @strandjunker.com · 5d

“Terrible things are happening outside. Poor helpless people are being dragged out of their homes. Families are torn apart. Men, women, and children are separated. Children come home from school to find that their parents have disappeared.”

Diary of Anne Frank
January 13, 1943

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 5d

Even if you support massive deportation operations, under no circumstances should ANYONE be ok with US citizens being forcibly removed from their homes and detained without explanation.

This is a clear violation of their constitutional rights and should universally condemned.

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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 5d

Even if it was a sword in the fucking gift shop, he’s not entitled to it.

Biggest freeloader in the country.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 6d

Federal agents are overtly abusing their power to try to intimidate advocates and elected officials. We need ICE out of Illinois immediately and justice for people like Ald. Jessie Fuentes who are defending their communities.
blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/03/f...

Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER

In another incident caught on video Friday, federal agents inside a car randomly threw tear gas into a Logan Square street while people — including a 2-year-old — were outside nearby.

blockclubchicago.org

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Indivisible Memphis @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social · 7d

President and Tennessee Governor are deploying troops and federal agents into Memphis.
Now more than ever, it is essential for every Memphian to know their rights. Visit the 🔗 to join us this Friday, October 3rd, to learn about your rights and ways to keep your community safe:

Know Your Rights - Memphis National Guard

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

act.aclu.org

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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 6d

Literally on the level of my toddler nieces “elfing” themselves when it was new tech

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 7d

They dismembered a journalist.

I think Chapelle thinks free speech means people have to laugh at unfunny jokes.

The Hollywood Reporter @thr.com · 7d

Dave Chappelle criticized the status of free speech in the United States while on stage at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.

Dave Chappelle Criticizes Free Speech in America at Saudi Arabia Comedy Festival

Dave Chappelle criticized the status of free speech in the United States while on stage at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 7d

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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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 8d

One time installation fee is not going to be why a 1-bedroom costs $3K (average is $4k, median is higher).

I’m sure the Home Depot techs can install the stove fine, but they may not notice other issues that raise red flags.

Sounds like we need more plumbers. A job that won’t be lost to AI.

amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 8d

How do people live in this country and not FEEL this with their friends / relatives / neighbors?

Everyone worried about layoffs, hundreds applying to the same jobs. Like how is this a surprise?

amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 9d

So does he. Get a grip and let go of your urge to police women’s appearances.

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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 9d

Gimme a break, he’s had as much work as she has. Your misogyny is showing.

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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 9d

lol remember how people freaked when they got called deplorable ?

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G. Willow Wilson @gwillow.me · 11d

I mean yes this is funny, but the fact that these unconstitutional stormtroopers are so directionless that they literally stand around waiting for random nonwhite delivery guys to bike past them is just pathetic. No mandate, no mission, no clue. Just racism.

Steve Marmel @marmel.bsky.social · 11d

ICE attempted
and failed to disappear a food delivery guy.
It needed to be scored.

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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 13d

hepitatas sounds delicious

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 14d

Brilliant businessman accidentally gives employees 7-month paid vacation.

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 14d

If a government tells you that you can’t call it authoritarian, it’s authoritarian.

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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 14d

Just their natural reflex

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 14d

🚨 This is an outstanding video for those who teach gun handling/safety on everything one should not do, and why. No way has that man had ANY training. 1/2

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amieraugie.bsky.social @amieraugie.bsky.social · 14d

I’d be interested to know the % of anti medical sentiment in US vs other wealthy democratic nations. I have to think part of this phenomenon is an inevitable result of for profit healthcare. We treat our doctors like shady car salesmen instead of knowledgeable people with our best interests in mind.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 15d

I guess I just don’t understand why an anti-ICE sniper would aim at immigrants…

And why are so many people engraving bullets these days? I have questions.

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