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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 26d

"I just want to say, go birds, fuck ICE and free Palestine," "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder at the #Emmys

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Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Sep 3

#epstein #justiceforthevictims

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Aug 31

A fainting at a wedding! All is well

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Aug 31

Is it normal for a 911 operator to have an attitude and hang up on you? Truly an insane experience

Dems in Congress Are Being Denied Access to ICE Facilities. Now They’re Suing.

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Texas Observer @texasobserver.org · Aug 28

As of late June, 13 people had died in ICE detention this fiscal year—which is the same amount of deaths for the entirety of fiscal year 2024.

As immigration enforcement spending ramps up, oversight mechanisms have been stifled—including for members of Congress.

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Daniel @danfrompasco.bsky.social · Aug 27

How is the world still allowing this?

We have failed in every measure

Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · Aug 27

There is 'not a single place in Deir al-Balah that is capable of accommodating' them, Mayor Nizar Ayash said. “"The coast is crowded, the east is a red zone under shelling, the infrastructure is collapsing, and the desalination plant is barely functioning

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IDF orders Gaza City residents to evacuate to zones totaling 2.7 square miles in south

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‘Not a Damned Penny.’ Texas Flood Survivors Look for Help

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Aug 11

Israel killing the six journalists in Gaza City absolutely corresponds to its plan to launch a new offensive in that area. They don’t want the world to see what they’re going to do.

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Mark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · Jul 31

Dear Democrats, if you want to stand out in Texas, do what the state is not doing and help individuals in Kerrville

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Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jul 15

Since the SCOTUS gave the go ahead to the Trump admin to effectively dismantle the #DepartmentofEducation through mass firings, bringing back this #podcast episode that details what the DoE actually manages and what impact this will have.

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Education Shmeducation: The Effects of Dismantling The Dept. of Education

How The "One Big Beautiful Bill" Hurts Everyday Americans

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Mike Konczal @mtkonczal.bsky.social · Jul 11

Discussing the tax law and the question over whether or not a 24oz can of beer is a "tallboy" or not.

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jul 11

This new tax and budget law passed by Trump is detrimental to the majority of Americans. I’m joined by @mtkonczal.bsky.social from @economicsecurityproject.org to break it down.

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Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jul 12

You were great!!

How The "One Big Beautiful Bill" Hurts Everyday Americans

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jul 11

This new tax and budget law passed by Trump is detrimental to the majority of Americans. I’m joined by @mtkonczal.bsky.social from @economicsecurityproject.org to break it down.

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Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jun 27

After Trump’s decisions to bomb Iran, a lot hangs in the balance. I was joined by William Wechsler from the @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social to unpack the pros and cons of this move, and theorize on what comes next. Take a listen!

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What Comes Next: After The Iran Strike

Iran, Israel, and the U.S: Explaining The Escalating Conflict

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Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jun 24

This episode is from last week but gives a good overview on what led to the current situation. #iran #israel #america

Iran, Israel, and the U.S: Explaining The Escalating Conflict
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Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jun 6

Check it out! A great conversation and a great guest!

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Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jun 5

I love watching the girlies fight

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jun 5

Has Cuomo always sounded like Christopher Walken?

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jun 5

Watching the NYC democratic mayoral debate, and obviously I’ve never debated on a political stage, but is it impossible to actually answer the first question as it was asked? Truly asking

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · Jun 4

PLEASE

Medicaid, SNAP, and CHIP Under Attack: Unpacking the GOP’s Proposed Changes

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · May 27

🤗 appreciate it!!

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Daniel @danfrompasco.bsky.social · May 27

This is still the only podcast I’ve listened to in 2025. And I learned something from this one that I’ll be ranting about tomorrow probably. Aka. Listen to Emily. She’s good at this

Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · May 24

Take a listen with @joanalker1.bsky.social about what these proposed changes to Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP mean for millions.

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Medicaid, SNAP, and CHIP Under Attack: Unpacking the GOP’s Proposed Changes

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Emily Gross @beerocracy.bsky.social · May 24

Take a listen with @joanalker1.bsky.social about what these proposed changes to Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP mean for millions.

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