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Cathleen

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Left twitter after election and Fighting for our Republic. Blue Resistors 💙☮️Voted Harris💙❤️☮️🐾🌈🎶💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙Never Drumpf! We need Justice, Wisdom, LOVE, Kindness, PEACE & EMPATHY! Retired vocal & Instrumental Music teacher

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Cathleen @cjmmusic1.bsky.social · 4d

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 4d

Sally Field wants to see you in the streets on October 18 for the biggest day of political protest in modern American history. Make your plan to join a local event today, and then invite a few folks to join you: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #nokings

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 12h

In my newsletter this week, I call bulls*** on Ubisoft’s decision to cancel a game because killing Klansmen is now frowned upon in this establishment.
Uhh, also the plot to bomb the Supreme Court and the vindictive stupidity of the James indictment.

But mainly freaking Ubisoft

The Plot That Could Have Deranged America

In his weekly newsletter, Elie Mystal explores everything from the foiled plot against Supreme Court justices to the ongoing plot to foil mail-in voting.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 11h

An economic bailout for Argentina. An air force base for Qatar.

This guy is doing everything but putting America first.

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 13h

Hegseth: I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 10h

BREAKING: Federal judge finds the Trump admin likely violated the First (viewpoint discrimination) and Fifth (vagueness) Amendments in a case over changed domestic violence grant conditions.

Preliminary injunction issued.

(A TRO previously was issued.)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND COALITION
AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR. in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, et al.,
Defendants.
C.A. No. 25-cv-342-MRD-PAS
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Melissa R. DuBose, United States District Judge.

Over twenty non-profit coalitions that receive federal grant money to help
support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as members of
society who are unhoused or without stable housing filed suit against the United
States Departments of Health and Human Services ("HHS") and Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD") as well as various administrators and subagencies who fall
under and within these agencies (hereinafter the "Coalitions" or the "Plaintiffs").
Compl. at 1-4. The Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants are springing new conditions
on them as grantees and are requiring compliance with new spending restrictions on grant funds (the "Grants"), all in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act (the
"APA"), 5 U.S.C. § 706, the U.S. Constitution's clearly articulated separation of
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powers principles such as the Article I Spending Clause, the First Amendment, and the Due Process Clause under the Fifth Amendment. Id. 11 4, 66-89. The new
conditions and certifications foisted upon the grantees are focused on compelling
compliance with sweeping changes imposed by the executive branch by way of Executive Orders ("E.O.s") aimed at eliminating programs that are perceived as promoting gender ideology; diversity, equity, and inclusion; elective abortions; and
antidiscrimination. Id. 11 21-31, MPI at 73-74.

IV. CONCLUSION
As stated, the Court determines that the Plaintiffs have met their burden as
to the preliminary injunction factors and finds them entitled to relief. Pursuant to Section 705 of the APA, the Court finds that it is necessary and appropriate to grant
the Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary stay of the Challenged Conditions.
See 5
U.S.C. § 705 (permitting a reviewing court to "issue all necessary and appropriate
process to postpone the effective date of an agency action or to preserve status or
rights pending conclusion of the review proceedings on such conditions as may be
required and to the extent necessary to prevent irreparable injury").
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Melissa R. DuBose
United States District Judge
October 10, 2025

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Pete Caz @pjcaz559.bsky.social · 1d

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 9d

She taught the world so much, including teaching John how to eat a banana. Rest In Peace, Dr. Jane Goodall. Thank you for spending some time with us. youtu.be/izUzqUrhbh0

Dr. Jane Goodall Interview: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 5d

We’re back tonight at 11pm on HBO Max/11:10pm on HBO! Airing right after riveting cat-and-mouse detective show “Task.” Yup, just two action-packed shows starring Hollywood’s most sought after leading men. Mark Ruffalo and John. WHAT.

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Cathleen @cjmmusic1.bsky.social · 10h

Love John Oliver!!!!

This is a great tune!

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The F-Word | Folk Protest Song Against Trump, MAGA, and Fascism

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 4d

This week’s main story is about presidential libraries, why they’re important, how Donald Trump may be exploiting their loopholes, and – what else – a psychic gorilla with a dangerous distaste for one specific president.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.

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Cathleen @cjmmusic1.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you, Governor!

Love this tune!

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The F-Word | Folk Protest Song Against Trump, MAGA, and Fascism

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 11h

Donald Trump ended the National Blue Ribbon Schools program this year.

But, I believe that educational excellence should be celebrated — and it's why we're picking up where they've dropped the ball.

I’m recognizing 28 schools in IL as the 2025 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools.

Governor Pritzker speaks behind the podium.

Governor Pritzker shakes hands with employees of Glen Oaks Elementary.

Governor Pritzker takes photos with principals and superintendents.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 15h

Sister Jean was a role model in Illinois — inspiring us to embrace our neighbors.

As a lover of life, she taught us to channel positivity to keep us hopeful in times of need and kept that attitude all the way to a life well-lived at 106 years old.

May her memory be a blessing.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 11h

Ladies and gentlemen, the “Golden Age.”

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Cathleen @cjmmusic1.bsky.social · 10h

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The F-Word | Folk Protest Song Against Trump, MAGA, and Fascism

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Stephen Wolf @stephenwolf.bsky.social · 11h

Looking forward to when the next #NoKings protest in Portland looks like this

A photorealistic computer-generated image of Kermit the Frog leading a large crowd of protestors through a city street. The protesters are all muppets of various colors. Kermit is holding up an American flag in his right hand.

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Cathleen @cjmmusic1.bsky.social · 10h

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The F-Word | Folk Protest Song Against Trump, MAGA, and Fascism

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Cathleen @cjmmusic1.bsky.social · 10h

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Senator Scott Wiener @scottwiener.bsky.social · 12h

MAJOR NEWS: @GavinNewsom signed SB 79, my bill allowing more housing near public transit — rail, subway, rapid bus.

It’s a huge step for housing in California. It’ll create more homes, strengthen our transit systems & reduce traffic & carbon emissions.

Thank you, Governor!

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Cathleen @cjmmusic1.bsky.social · 10h

Just heard this tune and LOVE it!
Please share❤️🐾🎶🌈☮️💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

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The F-Word | Folk Protest Song Against Trump, MAGA, and Fascism

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Annette ☮️ (annettebeebe.bsky.social) 💙 @annettebeebe.bsky.social · 10h

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Al Toth @atoth99.bsky.social · 16h

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

EL PASO — a family says ICE showed up at their house looking for migrants and shot and KILLED THEIR DOG, then didn’t help them as the agent ran away and was not identified.

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 1d

you'd think a prominent news outlet like the New York Times might mention that "antifa" isn't an actual organization in a long story about antifa, but nope!

and the subhead helps props up a false claim this professor was up to something seedy as something up for debate

NYT headline: "Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats"

subheadline: "Mark Bray was teaching courses on antifascism. Turning Point USA accused him of belonging to antifa, which he denies. His flight to Spain was canceled abruptly on Wednesday night."

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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 10h

BREAKING: Court blocks Trump-Vance admin’s restrictions on health and housing grants.

This win safeguards critical services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, LGBTQI+ youth, and unhoused communities.

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Jeff Elder @jeffjelder.bsky.social · 11h

Another great example of fraud waste and abuse under the Trump Administration. well there are plenty of useful things to spend money on we shouldn't be underwriting donut runs for National guard troops in our major cities. there is no surge of crime this is just optics for Mr Bleach Injection

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