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AMPTsuper @amptsuper.bsky.social · 57m

Think Dems could really get some traction with hanging their hats on stopping Congressional stock trading. That'd be a great start. And simultaneously dismantling Citizens United.

Serving the public should be a calling, not a call to get wealthy.

time.com/7313049/cong...

For Congress, a Make-or-Break Moment on a Stock Trading Ban

As Congress returns from recess, lawmakers may soon be forced to finally vote on a congressional stock ban. Here's what to know

time.com

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damienmac.bsky.social @damienmac.bsky.social · 39m

Yeah 👍

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1h

Fighting corruption is not some wonky distraction from defending democracy; it's a core part of it. ICYMI @davidsirota.com:

How Anti-Corruption Can Be a Winning Issue for Democrats

It’s a powerful, unifying theme—and it’s tied to the crisis of democracy under Trump.

www.thebulwark.com

damienmac.bsky.social @damienmac.bsky.social · 40m

Jordan is a stooge

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

JORDAN: Comey is where weaponization all started. 9 years ago he took the dossier--

BASH: But that's not what he's being prosecuted for

JORDAN: I'm just saying, you want to talk about weaponization, that's where it started

BASH: So this is retribution then

damienmac.bsky.social @damienmac.bsky.social · 41m

Exactly 👍 sheesh 🙄 I know 🤔

DixieDenny @dixiedenny.bsky.social · 57m

Will someone on the Right please explain to Cankles McTacotits that HE (Donald Trump) was president on January 6th and the 4 years leading up to that date. HE (Tacotits) was in charge of the FBI.

Sheesh ... must we have to explain everything to them.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1h

CANDACE: “Trump wants a Nobel Prize for the planned ethnic cleansing of Gaza they can profit off of and turn into a beach town… every family set to inherit what they did will be cursed… when they build a Trump Hotel there, I caution 🌍 to stay far away from that cursed land.”

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students-watch.bsky.social @students-watch.bsky.social · 3h

The GOP stealing from the poor to support lower taxes for the wealthiest. The greed never stops with these people. Do not let the tax exemptions expire for the affordable care act. If that is all it takes all should support it.

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 3h

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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Cristine 💙 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 @liberalphilomath.bsky.social · 56m

This bobble-headed vat of hate has the nerve to say the democrats are being cruel meanwhile it’s her boss and party who are responsible for this in the first place. The Democrats aren’t giving in so MILLIONS don’t lose their healthcare! Keep your eye on these slimy double-talkers!

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Progressive Power @progressivepower.bsky.social · 1h

Be ready

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𝙹𝚊𝚢 𝙵 𝙰𝚛𝚗𝚘𝚕𝚍 @jayfarrellarnold.bsky.social · 23h

Little man Johnson does not need ONE democratic vote to pass a standalone bill to pay our military.

These are disgusting, despicable, human beings.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

I spent years investigating senior-level corruption and misconduct at the Department of Justice. In 2019, Mr. Trump appointed me inspector general at the Interior Department, a position I held until January, when he fired me and many of my counterparts in other ..
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | I Investigated Corruption. The Homan Affair Is Full of Red Flags.

www.nytimes.com

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damienmac.bsky.social @damienmac.bsky.social · 46m

Crazy still

Maddie @maddie00.bsky.social · 56m

Once a pipe bomber always a pipe bomber.

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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 1h

If you think Trump is going to stop with just prosecuting Tish James and James Comey, you don't know history. From here Trump will prosecute leading Dem officials, people who raise big $ for Democrats and grassroots organizations that support Democrats. Trump and MAGA's goal is absolute power.

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damienmac.bsky.social @damienmac.bsky.social · 49m

Crazy

Andrew Flanagan @af68.bsky.social · 11h

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Andrew Flanagan @af68.bsky.social · 12d

DUMB donnie, didn't u think "regrow missing limbs" was suspect?

For years, extreme right have promoted U.S. military is in possession of technology — “med beds” — which can cure any disease, extend human life & even regrow missing limbs within minutes🤣😂😅

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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Patricia @pbolton.bsky.social · 56m

Thugs.

All of them.

Thugs

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Miranda 🖤🤍💜 @doomscroling.bsky.social · 1h

Someone who thinks that dagging children from their homes in the dark of night & zip tying them, assaulting priests, & violating American's rights....makes "jesus smile" is someone who is a bad person, not an "avenging angel".

Those who join ice are abusive cowards.

#Pinks

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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 1h

This Fed’l govt is intentionally create fear—they don’t care that children are being traumatized, but our members and communities are meeting the moment.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/n...

These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors.

www.nytimes.com

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Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 2h

Absolutely 💯

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Gary R Simonds @garys79.bsky.social · 1h

EPSTEIN
EPSTEIN
EPSTEIN

#nokings
#nopedophiles
#nofascists
#nobillionaires

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 1h

I’d like to know too. Has all this insane bullshit made anyone’s life better?

Answer: NO - HELL NO.

#Pinks
#WorstPresidentEver #25thAmendmentNow

i want to check in with trump voters. i have one very genuine question: it's been 250 days. now that immigrants have been violently torn from their families and communities have been destroyed, now that trans people have been blamed for virtually everything and live in fear, now that free speech is on the brink of collapse for us all - has your life gotten better? have your groceries gotten cheaper? has your health insurance premium gone down? has your work/life balance improved? can you take a vacation yet? are you happier? has the widespread suffering of others paid off for you in the way he promised it would, or are you still waiting?

- Ariana Grande

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damienmac.bsky.social @damienmac.bsky.social · 1h

What must be done is to amend the constitution and outlaw slave labor from convicts and not turn a blind eye to what is going on

Pam🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦💙💙 @roseblosum.bsky.social · 9h

Don't get your panties on a bunch over something that has been done for decades!!! State run prisons have been using this methodology forever!! Paying prisoners pennies for a full days wages is nothing new.... Nobody had a problem as long as it was black people, now it's the "other" and it matters!!

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 17h

ICE IS DISAPPEARING PEOPLE TO WORK CAMPS

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Humor For Resistance @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 1h

1 - 1st guy says - "tell me more about these "inflatable frog people""

2 - completely bald guy in black robe says 'they're violent terrorists. extremists. one twerked at me and I got horny so I pepper sprayed it"

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damienmac.bsky.social @damienmac.bsky.social · 1h

Yup

Mitchie's [email protected] @marianherra.bsky.social · 1h

The Dems are fighting for everyone, even the fools who voted for 🤡

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Jeffries on Fox News Sunday: "My friends on other aisle seem to think believe healthcare is an extraneous issue. We don't believe it's an extraneous issue. It's a central issue...the states most affected are all ones Trump won...so this is not a partisan fight. We're fighting for everyday Americans"

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