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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 5d

Only the military remains outside Trump’s grip. Despite the firing of several top officers—and his threat to fire more—the U.S. armed forces are still led by generals and admirals whose oath is to the Constitution, not the president. But for how long?
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here

The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 14h

Joining MSNBC in a few mins to talk Ukraine and Tomahawks

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Majority Report @majorityreport.bsky.social · 14h

TONIGHT! We're streaming the @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social rally LIVE on The Majority Report's YouTube channel and Instagram account. Sam and Emma go live at 6:30 PM ET! See you in the chat! #leftisbest youtube.com/@themajority...

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Semafor @semafor.com · 14h

EU pledges $13B investment in South Africa

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EU pledges $13B investment in South Africa

The deal aims to develop clean energy, transport infrastructure, and health care projects in the continent’s biggest economy.

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 14h

A 13-year-old has been sent far from his family after being detained by ICE.

ICE Barbie’s Goons Lock Up 13-Year-Old Boy

A 13-year-old has been sent far from his family after being detained by ICE.

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Nate Raymond @nateraymond.bsky.social · 14h

"The press statements could augur a lawsuit in the coming days. The Pentagon Press Association has retained counsel, and lawyers for news organizations have been deeply involved in discussions about whether to sign." www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Prominent news outlets reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline

The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new press policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 14h

The Atlantic’s journalists will not sign the Pentagon’s press policy. Statement here from editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg:

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Jeffies on Marjorie Taylor Greene: "It does seem to many of us that she's had a surprisingly enlightened few weeks."

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Debra Johnson @debj11.bsky.social · 13h

If they aren't throwing women and children on the ground and cuffing them, that will be one sign that there is a difference.
It's not the what tha people do that makes the biggest difference
It's the how.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

TUR: Have you met with Mike Johnson?

JEFFRIES: No

TUR: Why not?

JEFFRIES: Donald Trump has not given him permission to meet, Katy and we know that until Donald Trump gives them permission to meet, they're going to continue to hide.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 14h

House Speaker Mike Johnson slams the expiring Obamacare subsidies at the center of the government funding standoff as a “boondoggle” as the shutdown approaches the two-week mark with no end in sight.

Mike Johnson slams Obamacare funds as a 'boondoggle' as shutdown drags on

Johnson also addressed conservative calls to repeal Obamacare, whose enhanced tax credits form the main dispute between the two parties that led to the funding impasse.

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Debra Johnson @debj11.bsky.social · 13h

That should have ended when we learned more about the military occupation of Gaza and the settler violence in the West Bank. A genocidal war to take the land was to be expected.
Netanyahu is still in power, as are his far-right cabinet members.
Trump is unpredictable. But this is a win for him.

Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 14h

Jennifer Rubin saying Democrats (and Republicans) can't be unflinchingly pro-Israel anymore

Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 16h

Unconditional support for the Israeli government is counterproductive for both countries. If Trump can get tough, why not Congress and every potus? The Israel right-or-wrong position AIPAC, right-wing Christians, and some US Jews have held is no longer unassailable. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 14h

Jennifer Rubin saying Democrats (and Republicans) can't be unflinchingly pro-Israel anymore

Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 16h

Unconditional support for the Israeli government is counterproductive for both countries. If Trump can get tough, why not Congress and every potus? The Israel right-or-wrong position AIPAC, right-wing Christians, and some US Jews have held is no longer unassailable. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...

What now for Israel and Gaza?

No one will be the same.

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Debra Johnson @debj11.bsky.social · 14h

Yes. Attorneys should be lining g up for a class action lawsuit for citizens wrongly arrested and folks treated like they have no rights.

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 14h

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Jake Wittich @jakewittich.bsky.social · 16h

The same ICE agent who handcuffed Ald. Jessie Fuentes has been filmed in at least 3 other violent encounters, including the viral arrest of a woman in Waukegan in front of the mayor.

“He’s obviously a danger to individuals and particularly women," Fuentes said.

Read more at @windycitytimes.com

Ald. Jessie Fuentes to file lawsuit against ICE agent who handcuffed her in Humboldt Park incident - Windy City Times

Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) is preparing to file a lawsuit against the ICE agent who handcuffed and threatened to arrest her at Humboldt Park Health earlier this month. In an interview with Windy ...

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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 14h

November is fast approaching, and with it thousands of local races all around the country that will shape public policy. So we want to hear from you, our readers: What questions do you have about any of the elections that will be decided next month?

What’s on the Ballot this Fall: Send Us Your Questions

We just released our guide to November’s elections. Now it’s your turn: ask us anything about this busy election cycle.

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Kristy Cacciapaglia @kristyisreading.bsky.social · 14h

Currently reading: The Murder of My Aunt by Richard Hull
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#booksky

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Chanting Crow 🌊🌛🌝🌜🌊 @chantingcrow.bsky.social · 14h

🪶 time for a bird of the day📼

1st a 🏠Finch enjoying safflower seed, then Charlie the Wren defends the woodpecker station from a male rival, then more Carolina wrens

Spend some time with our 🐦
feel your heart beating💓
Breathe🫁 in love
Breathe😮‍💨 out hate
let it go
We will PERSEVERE

#birds

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The Real Zanetta @therealzanetta.bsky.social · 14h

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J'Net @jannetteb.bsky.social · 14h

Here is some BS that I hope we can stop. Let's all go out and win this for the American people October 18th.

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Michael ❌👑 Indivisible CO3 @michaelindivisible.bsky.social · 14h

Attention!
I am out of order until further notice.
My stupid people filter needs cleaning
and my "GIVE A DAMM"
Batteries have run out.

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@DemocracyHere @democracyhere.bsky.social · 14h

❤️🤍💙

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Debra Johnson @debj11.bsky.social · 14h

Who we think we are: Thoughtful, loving people, who fought for freedom, human rights & justice.
Who we are: same mean, racist folks who stole land, massacred Indigenous ppl, made a killing on enslaved ppl, & claimed they came here seeking rights and freedoms. But it turns out only for themselves.

tmel1219.bsky.social @tmel1219.bsky.social · 14h

#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory

Red state governors are ready to show Trump they can be just as heartless & cruel as he wants them to be.

They’re gleefully proposing their own versions of Alligator Alcatraz, terrible conditions & all.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Inside the hell of Alligator Alcatraz

Despite shocking conditions and rampant “psychological warfare,” copycats are popping up around the country.

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Kercher @kercher.bsky.social · 14h

💯 love this

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Debra Johnson @debj11.bsky.social · 14h

That's lovely.

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Kev - Just don't call me late for dinner. Stronger Together! @57kev.bsky.social · 14h

Please stay sane. 🥴

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