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Democratic Socialist much like FDR, LBJ and Bernie Sanders. NO DM. Do not waste your time trying to sell me things. I have no money for it. You will be blocked.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 5h

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Gun deaths among high schoolers on the rise, WSU study finds • Washington State Standard

Firearm-related deaths are up dramatically among middle- and high school-aged youth, according to a new study.

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WA’s food aid program for infants and mothers now funded through October • Washington State Standard

Washington mothers and their babies have access to food benefits through the end of October, even though the government remains shut down.

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Another lawsuit filed over WA's new taxes on services • Washington State Standard

Washington's new sales tax on services faces a second lawsuit that could undercut the state's moves to bring in millions of dollars.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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'Pregnancy is significantly more dangerous than birth control'

Retired Midlothian family physician Dr. Susan Miller told a crowd at a contraception roundtable recently that she's seen firsthand how birth control changes lives—from reducing abortion and poverty to...

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Trump pushes to destroy $10M in contraceptives as Virginia lawmakers sound the alarm

When the Trump administration announced that it had destroyed nearly $10 million in contraceptives abroad, falsely labeling them “abortifacients,” Virginia Delegates Joshua Cole and Joshua Thomas said...

dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Democrat Mehta aims to unseat Republican Earley in Chesterfield-based House District 73 race • Virginia Mercury

The race to represent House District 73 represents a litmus test for shifting demographics and partisan tides, and may show which issues may motivate Virginia voters beyond party affiliation.

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As Premium Hike Notices Hit Americans’ Mailboxes in Virginia, DNC Launches Republican Accountability Ad Campaign in CD-1 and CD-2

From the DNC: As Premium Hike Notices Hit Americans’ Mailboxes in Virginia, DNC Launches Republican Accountability Ad Campaign in CD-1 and CD-2 Digital ads, billboards, and bus shelter ads reach voter...

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Virginia Dems Slam Trump, Vought “Over Reports of Illegal Mass Firing Scheme During Shutdown”

See below for some statements by Virginia Democrats regarding " reports that an illegal mass firing scheme has begun amidst a government shutdown." I'll add more as I see them. Also note that Glenn Yo...

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Some immigrants who assisted U.S. military are denied food stamps under Vermont’s contested interpretation of GOP spending bill - VTDigger

One Afghan caseworker said cases of this kind make her “want to melt into the ground.” “They tell me, ‘Hey … do you know how I saved my boss in this war?’” she said.

dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Measles outbreaks across Utah highlight risk to babies and pregnant women • Utah News Dispatch

Utah public health officials are concerned about more babies being exposed to measles and are urging vaccination.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Dallas County GOP’s push to hand-count 2026 ballots could upend voting for Democrats

The move could require a shift away from countywide polling sites and delay primary election results.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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How the Texas GOP’s bid to block lawmakers from the ballot defies a century of court precedent

The Texas GOP will vote Saturday to possibly bar some state legislators from running in the 2026 primary, despite repeated Texas Supreme Court rulings saying they cannot.

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42-day Houston hotel strike slated to end Sunday. It’s an unprecedented labor action — in more ways than one

Striking workers at the Hilton Houston-Americas hotel are seeking a 40% raise. The demand comes as the hotel breaks revenue records. The 42-day strike is unusual.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Ken Paxton has amassed millions of dollars while in public office

Paxton is currently running for the U.S. Senate seat held by John Cornyn.

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A Brazilian Carpenter's 51-Day Detention Journey from Vermont to Texas

“On the first day, I thought they had picked me up by mistake..."

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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In Dallas, Organizers Mourn the Immigrant Victims of Recent ICE Shooting

At a vigil outside city hall last week, advocates gathered to “center the victims” and to condemn the “dehumanization” of migrants by the federal government.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Inside the Rift Between Texas Dems and a Soros-Backed PAC

The Texas Majority PAC is the latest deep-pocketed initiative meant to turn Texas blue. But have its dollars just brought more discord?

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Vanderbilt campus groups push back against Trump administration higher ed ‘compact’ • Tennessee Lookout

A demand that Vanderbilt University sign onto a “compact” with the Trump administration is drawing pushback from some campus groups.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Analysis: How Tuesday’s primaries for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District played out • Tennessee Lookout

Prior electoral experience played no role in the Tennessee 7th Congressional District primary as a first time candidate won the GOP primary.

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Blast at Middle Tennessee explosive processor leaves 19 unaccounted, some dead • Tennessee Lookout

An explosion at Accurate Energetic Systems, a munitions plant 60 miles west of Nashville, has left an unknown number of people dead.

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 6h

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Trump undertakes a MAGA-centric makeover of US civics education • South Dakota Searchlight

WASHINGTON — A slew of conservative groups will lead a new coalition to spur civics education and make the subject more patriotic.

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