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Ann Barks
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Resting on my laurels.
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if you didn’t bother to watch (and i did not) here’s all you need to know
Katie Rogers White House reporter Trump relied on a lot of old strategies in his remarks. He blamed his predecessor. He promised more relief if people just keep waiting - this time, until next year - to see the change in their paychecks. He floated a cash giveaway. The new thing here is that his rushed and angry tone suggested some of the pressure he is under to provide the real economic relief he promised on the campaign trail. Americans are signaling they aren't feeling it yet. That was an 18-minute speech that will keep fact checkers busy for hours.
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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craigtimes.bsky.social
"I don't know how to continue living here": Health care costs force difficult choices for #Florida residents www.wptv.com/money/consum... via @wptv.com
'I don't know how to continue living here': Health care costs force difficult choices for Florida residents
The reality of health care subsidies not being renewed by Congress to start 2026 is now setting in for many who rely on them for health insurance.
www.wptv.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/u...
Epstein Alleged in Emails That Trump Knew of His Conduct
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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fladems.bsky.social
Congratulations to Eileen Higgins for advancing to a run-off in Miami’s Mayoral race! It’s been 28 years since Miami last elected a Democrat as its Mayor and tonight’s result shows Miami is on the path to getting the leadership it deserves.
November 5, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Another monument to Trump's megalomania
After demolishing the East Wing for his oversized Vegas showroom, Trump now wants to extend his reach in the city.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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robertmannbooks.com
Remember Obama’s beige suit scandal? Or Hillary Clinton’s “deplorables” remark? Now, ask yourself why this isn’t front-page news today.
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Donald Trump Posts Bizarre AI Video of Himself in a ‘King Trump’ Fighter Jet Dropping Streams of Brown Liquid on NYC Protestors
Donald Trump responded to the No Kings protests with an AI video showing him as a "Top Gun" pilot dumping what looks like fecal matter on protesters.
variety.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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October 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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So far, so goooood… #NoKings #Ocala #florida Large crowd now!!
October 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Great energy in #ocala #florida!!!! Makes me feel like I belong…
October 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Just saw my 1st frog!!! #nokings #Ocala #florida
October 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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October 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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War and peace…
October 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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October 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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darrigomelanie.bsky.social
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
She’s right again, you know. She usually is.
July 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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Domestic Terrorism sponsored by the Republican Political Party places the United States onto Human Rights Watch List. time.com/7266334/us-h...
U.S. Is Added to Human Rights Watchlist
The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, due to declining civil liberties.
time.com
July 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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atrupar.com
CNN: INTEL ASSESSMENT CONTRDICTS TRUMP
MSNBC: CEASEFIRE HANGING BY A THREAD
FOX NEWS:
June 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
BREAKING: The American Bar Association has sued the Trump administration on behalf of its members to put an end to Donald Trump's law firm intimidation project, calling Trump's efforts "unprecedented and uniquely dangerous to the rule of law." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Civil Case No. 25-1888 AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION, 321 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60654, Plaintiff, V. EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530 PAMELA J. BONDI, in her official capacity as Attorney General of the United States, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET, 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 RUSSELL T. VOUGHT, in his official capacity as Director, 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION, 131 M Street NE Washington, DC 20507 19. Because the threat that the President will continue to issue potentially devastating executive orders against law firms who do not "behave" remains urgent and outstanding and because it is not merely a threat but a proven pattern— this chill "of blizzard proportions" continues to grip most of the top law firms and lawyers in the country. Id. 20. That is why the ABA is filing this lawsuit. As the nation's largest voluntary association of lawyers (which counts lawyers from every AmLaw 100 firm among its membership), the ABA is uniquely situated to achieve meaningful and certain relief against this unconstitutional Policy on behalf of a substantial part of the American bar. Pursuing such relief furthers the mission of the ABA "[to serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession." Never before has there been as urgent a need for the ABA to defend its members, their profession, and the rule of law itself. 21. The Law Firm Intimidation Policy is unlawful. Our Constitution does not vest the Executive Branch with the power to point to individual lawyers or law firms, declare by executive fiat that their work or their internal policies are "against the national interest" or otherwise illegal or improper, and direct (or threaten) executive action against that lawyer or law firm. Exercising such power-and threatening to do so-violates the First Amendment and purports to exercise power that the President does not have. "When the government draws legal scrutiny, its response must be to defend itself in court, not to intimidate those who would force it to do so." Jenner v. DOJ, 2025 WL 1482021, at *9. 22. On behalf of itself and its members, the ABA asks the Court to declare this Law Firm Intimidation Policy unconstitutional and enjoin all the named Defendants from implementing and enforcing this Policy against the ABA or any of its members in the future. 273. Enjoin Defendants from enforcing a Security Clearance Termination Provision against any ABA member or ABA member's law firm based on the individual's law firm or legal organizational affiliation, or based on the individual's or individual's law firm's client representations; 274. Enjoin Defendants from enforcing a Government Contracting Provision against any ABA member or ABA member's law firm based on the individual's law firm or legal organizational affiliation, or based on the individual's or individual's law firm's client representations; 275. Enjoin Defendants from enforcing a Federal Building and Employee Access Provision against any ABA member or ABA member's law firm based on the individual's law firm or legal organizational affiliation, or based on the individual's or individual's law firm's client representations; 276. Enjoin Defendants from enforcing a Federal Employment Provision against any ABA member or ABA member's law firm based on the individual's law firm or legal organizational affiliation, or based on the individual's or individual's law firm's client representations; 277. Enjoin Defendants from initiating attorney conduct and disciplinary proceedings, or making a referral for disciplinary action, of any ABA member or ABA member's law firm based on the individual's law firm or organizational affiliation, or based on the identity of the individual's or individual's law firm's client representations; and
June 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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It’s about to end here in #Ocala #Florida!! Peaceful and uplifting. #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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90 degrees and the #NoKings is still happening here in #Ocala!!!!!
June 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Signs of the time. #Ocala #NoKings
June 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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And we’re already getting rid of an agitator trying to intimidate protesters at the #Ocala #NoKings - thanks to Ocala Police Dept.
June 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#NoKings is already warming up here in #Ocala Florida! Official start isn’t for another 30 min.
June 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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mcflunited.bsky.social
There's a big fence on the sidewalk in front of the square put up by the city of Ocala but that doesn't mean its cancelled! Just follow your fellow protestors out onto the adjacent sidewalks and fill up downtown!

Look for the organizers in the hi-vis vests if you need help.

#Florida
mcflunited.bsky.social Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · Jun 1
Another protest is scheduled for June 14th from 10am-12pm at the Ocala Historic Downtown Square. If you wish to learn more or want to volunteer (road safety, organizing, etc.), please contact the hosts at www.reddit.com/r/OcalaBlueD...
No Kings - No Crowns - Protest A nationwide day of defiance June 14th from 10am-12pm at Ocala Historic Downtown Square 1 SE Broadway St. Ocala, Florida Join r/ocalabluedots on reddit for more information
June 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM