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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 6h

The RIFs that began Friday will reportedly cut 65% of CISA’s 2,540 employees, one of the dumbest and most dangerous moves imaginable. CISA defends the nation’s cyber and critical infrastructure. Destroying it now only makes sense if you’re afraid of election integrity.

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chitown70.bsky.social @chitown70.bsky.social · 6h

Same.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 9h

really striking the degree to which not a single person working in the trump administration appears to be interested in serving the american people

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Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 9h

So if Russ Vought and Bob Kennedy were deliberately trying on behalf of an enemy to sicken and kill Americans by destroying the public health structure - what would they be doing differently?

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chitown70.bsky.social @chitown70.bsky.social · 6h

One of my favorites.

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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 11h

I can't imagine a world without Diane Keaton. I worked with her on a movie project back in the day, and she was everything you'd expect and want her to be. Hilarious, kind, authentic, unassuming. Real. RIP to one of the greatest ever.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 7h

Portland 🔥

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 8h

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties.

Hello?

Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party.

Enough of the false equivalence.

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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 7h

They sure make a lot of mistakes

Apoorva Mandavilli @apoorvanyt.bsky.social · 8h

The Trump administration on Saturday scrambled to rescind layoffs of hundreds of CDC scientists who were mistakenly fired on Friday night in what appeared to be a substantial procedural lapse.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...

Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error

www.nytimes.com

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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 17h

Taps the “this administration is full of eugenicists so yes, they do want people to die” sign so hard it snaps and shards go scattering everywhere.

And yes, we saw it coming.

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 13h

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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chitown70.bsky.social @chitown70.bsky.social · 11h

No!!

chitown70.bsky.social @chitown70.bsky.social · 13h

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/a...

Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford Just Can’t Quit the White House

www.nytimes.com

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Tori Foote @toriatheisttori.bsky.social · 1d

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 16h

The nation’s largest private prison company is asking the Supreme Court to give federal contractors blanket immunity from lawsuits — including human trafficking claims.

If they win, private contractors could operate with even less accountability than they do now.

The Human Trafficking Case That Could Hand Government Contractors Blanket Immunity

In a little-noticed Supreme Court case, the country’s largest private prison operator argues companies should be shielded from lawsuits when doing the government’s dirty work.

www.levernews.com

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Gabi 雪 @gabimccauley.bsky.social · 1d

Literally in tears. People outside of healthcare have no idea how devastating this is.

Like, I had a subscription as part of my job as an infection control nurse.

I feel sick.

Adam Rogers @jetjocko.bsky.social · 1d

Just in case: MMWR is a key frontline indicator for outbreaks. The first subtle hint of AIDS was in that publication. This is the pale horse that Death rides.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 21h

A rare admission from the administration that policy choices have knock-off effects.

In this case: immigration crackdowns raise your grocery bill.

@washingtonpost.com
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 19h

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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chitown70.bsky.social @chitown70.bsky.social · 15h

Horrible.

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Christine Moretti @christine520.bsky.social · 16h

1/ Small acts of defiance…✊

Yesterday, my husband and I went out to dinner with our BFFs to a local diner. It was still early bird special time so you know it was filled with old white people.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 17h

Here is a reporter who deserves to be remembered.
kyivindependent.com/ukrainian-jo...

Ukrainian journalist Roshchyna posthumously named Press Freedom Hero

The IPI said Roshchyna's death on Sept. 19, 2024 "exposed the brutal treatment suffered by the dozens of Ukrainian journalists unjustly held by Russian authorities, and brought new urgency to the need...

kyivindependent.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h

Imagine that

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chitown70.bsky.social @chitown70.bsky.social · 18h

Miss Joe. Hope these treatments go well.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 1d

The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.

The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.

We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.

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