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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 51m

What...the...actual...fuck

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 2h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 4h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 53m

🤦‍♂️

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 1h

“I … met with the governor, met with the mayor, met with the chief of police, and the superintendent of the highway patrol. They’re all lying, and disingenuous, and dishonest people,” Noem said, because they wouldn’t back up her baseless claims that the streets were overrun with terrorists.

ICE Barbie Says an Entire State’s Worth of Officials Are “Lying”

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone.

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 4h

Bwahahaha

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 23h

in 2011, the president of antifa hired me to give fashion consultancy to the organization. i recommended everyone wear navy suits with tan shoes, dress sneakers, and golf polos with slim chinos. if you arrested everyone today wearing these things, you'd destroy antifa

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soul nate @mnateshyamalan.bsky.social · 2d

so crazy to just be living every day through the slow motion car crash of escalating fascism and it’s still like. aw man i have to go to the dentist

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Lyle Lewis @race2extinct.bsky.social · 2d

We’ve called so many things “tipping points” that the public can’t tell when one really tips. Antarctic sea ice may have just crossed a threshold for real. The crisis is clearer than the language.
apple.news/A5tAA09s3SQm...

Antarctica may have crossed a tipping point that leads to rising seas — New Scientist

Scientists are beginning to understand the sudden loss of sea ice in Antarctica – and there is growing evidence that it represents a permanent shift with potentially catastrophic consequences

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 2d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 2d

🔥🔥🔥

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 2d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2d

antifa in portland just announced they will be hosting a counter halftime show to counter turning point's counter halftime show

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 2d

The hero we didn't know we needed

Sea_side Sea_witch @seasideseawitch.bsky.social · 4d

#portlandfrog

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 3d

The savagery of the radical left knows no bounds. What will they do next?!

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 3d

#WarRavagedPortland

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 3d

This administration is flooding the zone so furiously that people have largely lost track of the lethal attacks on boats in the Caribbean, the gov’t shutdown, the economy, failed release of the Epstein files & so much else. It’s a tactic of would-be strongmen.

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 4d

"The federal government engaging in wage theft" was not on my 2025 bingo card

dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 4d

In case you're wondering...

Is Portland Burning?

No. See real-time Portland cameras, PulsePoint incidents, and sourced fact checks.

isportlandburning.com

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 4d

Lots of talk these days about pulling back from DEI practices, especially in business settings. If you're looking to lean in instead, and build an inclusive Climate business, we're here to help!

This week's Insight, with Tiffany Foo of @initializedcapital.bsky.social is for you!

Building equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging into your corporate DNA

Tiffany Foo of Initialized Capital shares tips on shifting the culture around equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging at your company.

enduringplanet.com

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 8d

Federal officer blasts chemical spray into vocal but nonviolent Portland protester, video shows

The interaction illustrates how federal law enforcement officers do use aggressive tactics against protesters who yell and needle officers but don’t appear to present clear physical threats.

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 6d

This should both boil your blood and inspire you to action.

Cristian Farias @cristianfarias.com · 6d

This video of Chicagoans intervening to save a man from being abducted off the streets by ICE is making the rounds on Instagram.

Community action works.

Source: www.instagram.com/reel/DPZL2AL...

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10d

Like Scandinavian...but brown.

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 9d

🍿🍿🍿

Camerawoman Captures Scott Bessent’s Texts, Exposing White House Panic

Why we all need screen protectors, feat. Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary.

newrepublic.com

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 10d

🥹😢 you will be missed

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 10d

"If we lose hope, we're doomed."

We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 10d

Portland enacts emergency powers of nudity to check federal overreach.

Emergency World Naked Bike Ride planned in Portland, with blurred photi of naked bicyclists.

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 10d

More of this please

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d

MADELEINE DEAN: The president is unhinged. He's unwell

JOHNSON: A lot of folks on your side are too

D: Oh my god, please. That performance in front of the generals?

J: I didn't see it

D: It's so dangerous! Our allies are looking elsewhere. Our enemies are laughing. You have a POTUS who's unwell.

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dgershenson.bsky.social @dgershenson.bsky.social · 10d

I wish I took a picture. I would say, 3-4 bites would have been possible. It was surprisingly not mostly rind. Very lightly pink and just a tad sweet. Totally not ripe, barely edible.

In summary, success!

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10d

Raskin: "It's not lost on anyone that shutting the government down allows them not swear in our new colleague, Ms Grijalva from Arizona, who would be the 218th signature to discharge the Epstein files and to put a vote on that on the House floor."

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