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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 1h

1. Not that my little account has an influence, and my donations are a drop in the bucket for Act Blue accounts but here is what I would do if I were the @democrats.org and their fundraising allies in the #DNC.
Raise money specifically for a 1/2 hour telecast on all networks that dare to accept it.

Dr. Mar 💙 @boldnewme.bsky.social · 21h

When a father is torn from his dying child by ICE, we’re not talking about “law and order.”

“It’s not making anyone safer.”

We’re talking about a system that’s lost its humanity.👇

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 9h

This is amazing!!

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 15h

It's. One. GAME!!!!! #FCOL
#BeBetter

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Eric Rosen @erosen1.bsky.social · 23h

1/2 #BLM OTD 1947, the NAACP sent to the United Nations a document titled “An Appeal to the World: A Statement on the Denial of Human Rights to Minorities in the Case of Citizens of the United States of America and an Appeal to the United Nations for Redress."
#BlackAmericanHistoryIsAmericanHistory

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JonZoidberg @jonzoidberg.xyz · 1d

The law doesn't state that only the Speaker of the House can swear in Representative Elects.

Get a federal judge to swear Grijalva in and see if Johnson sues to keep her from signing the Epstein petition or taking her office. Put their opposition on record.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 16h

Trump: “It won’t interfere with the current building. It’ll be nearby, but not touching it, and it pays full respect to the existing building, which I’m the biggest fan of. It’s my favorite place, and I love it.”

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 17h

Donald Trump's masked agents believe that their actions are immune from investigation or accountability — they're not.

I've signed an Executive Order today establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission to create a public record and capture the impact on our communities.

Governor JB Pritzker today signed Executive Order 2025-06 to establish the Illinois Accountability Commission (IAC), an independent board tasked with capturing and creating a public record of the conduct of federal law enforcement agents and recommending actions to hold the federal government accountable as they continue conducting military-style operations in Chicago, collar counties, and other areas throughout the state.

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 16h

I would pay to see this in a theater, though.
#IYKYK

a cartoon boy with crutches is holding a bouquet of pink flowers .

ALT: a cartoon boy with crutches is holding a bouquet of pink flowers .

media.tenor.com

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 16h

YYYYYYYY????????YYYYYY??????

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Sam Youngman @samyoungman.bsky.social · 16h

Still zero questions about the pardoned Jan 6er who was arrested for threatening to kill Hakeem Jeffries

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Q: On the No Kings protests, I saw videos of people calling for violence against Trump, shirts saying 'we don't have enough assassins.' Does ge want to see arrests?

LEAVITT: Everyone here at the WH hopes anyone who is making violent & illegal threats against public officials will be arrested

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 18h

It fits the bill.

A tweet from Joel Montfort reads: “Current situation.” Below it is an edited image of a twenty-dollar bill where the White House on the bill appears to be under demolition, with an excavator tearing into the building.

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Christine Moretti @christine520.bsky.social · 19h

REMINDER PA VOTERS!

Make sure you get to the polls Tuesday, Nov 4. Mail-in ballots must be received by 8pm election night

VOTE YES TO RETAIN PA SUPREME COURT JUSTICES
Christine Donohue
Kevin Dougherty
David Wecht

vote.pa/info/

Voting Deadlines in Pennsylvania - VOTE.pa

Get information about voting in Pennsylvania, including voter registration and mail ballot sign up deadlines.

vote.pa

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Jason Dogwood 💙 🏳️‍🌈 🌱 @jasondogwood.bsky.social · 20h

These are the companies, foundations and billionaires who paid for the ballroom that tore into our White House. Their money helped demolish part of our national history. That stain won't wash off, no matter how many galas they host.

#BallroomBloodMoney

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Robin (spooky version) @robinsloth.bsky.social · 17h

This is a perfect case study in how to frame legal news in a totally misleading way that scares people for engagement.

The actual "news" here is that the petition is scheduled for conference. Nothing about this is meaningful—*all petitions* must be considered at a conference! Almost all are denied.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 19h

Breaking: The Supreme Court is now officially considering taking up a case overturning same-sex marriage.

This is the first time in history the court has considered rolling back this right.

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sam @samveep.bsky.social · 18h

I’m currently at the entrance to Coast Guard Island where National Guard troops and ICE agents are being housed prior to their deployment on the Bay Area. Couple hundred people are here blocking access in and out. Lots of faith leaders here who are praying at the edge of the property line.

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 18h

A man was arrested for playing Darth Vader's theme music, "The Imperial March," behind National Guard troops walking through Logan Circle.

Now the ACLU is suing on his behalf. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

an FBI official says the alleged NBA gambling ring involves the "Toronto Rangers" (not a real team), which doesn't exactly inspire confidence in the quality of their investigation

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 18h

If you would like to support some of the families of people who have been abducted by ICE in my area during the recent federal attacks on our community that I've written about, local organizers have put together this trusted list of crowd funds.

Rogers Park Immigrant Families Need Your Support

Please give as you are able AND share this page! If you have friends and family asking how they can support Chicago in this difficult time, this is a way to directly support families. Go FundMe Link...

docs.google.com

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 18h

3. We who support Democratic and other .orgs with our hard earned $$$ need to make it clear that we will not give any more until they make a nationwide effort for all to see using these tactics.
We need to show as many as possible the human costs of what the Orange guy and his sycophants are doing.

Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 18h

2. That telecast should highlight stories like this, videos of chaos on the streets caused by ICE, the demolition of the #Poeple'sHouse, how wannabe #kingtrump 's tariffs hurt all Americans, and any of the outrite lies by this administration.
The more heartrending the story the better.

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 18h

1. Not that my little account has an influence, and my donations are a drop in the bucket for Act Blue accounts but here is what I would do if I were the @democrats.org and their fundraising allies in the #DNC.
Raise money specifically for a 1/2 hour telecast on all networks that dare to accept it.

Dr. Mar 💙 @boldnewme.bsky.social · 21h

When a father is torn from his dying child by ICE, we’re not talking about “law and order.”

“It’s not making anyone safer.”

We’re talking about a system that’s lost its humanity.👇

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2d

I’m deeply grateful for the thoughtful engagement here on Bluesky. If you find my contributions of value here, I hope you’ll consider subscribing (free or paid) to my longer writing at www.americaamerica.news. I remain committed to honest, fearless independent journalism—and to building community.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 1d

“I am already imagining the day when Trump’s billionaires ballroom is removed, the White House Rose Garden and the East Wing are restored, and the lawless leaders of this corrupt and criminal regime are held accountable.”

www.americaamerica.news/p/confrontin...

Confronting the Ongoing Onslaught

Trump's East Wing demolition, demands for $230 million and the ongoing murders in the Caribbean Sea are the latest reminders that we must remain vigilant and push back

www.americaamerica.news

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