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Mbsolheim @mbsolheim.bsky.social · 2h

Just seeing her picture makes me gag

Justin Jest @justinjest.bsky.social · 1d

🤨... but it was a scary chicken suit.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 2h

The USDA is screwing the states by ordering them to implement SNAP work requirements practically overnight.

This means that families with teenagers older than 14, or grandparents who retired early to help care for their grandchildren, will suddenly find themselves without food. trib.al/E4dQdoG

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 2h

"... part of rising faith-based pushback to the Trump administration..."

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Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

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Jürgen R 💙🇺🇦 🐝 @dailykotzn.bsky.social · 2h

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Olivia 💙 4thTransformer /#ReleaseTheFiles‼️ #FreePalestine‼️ @olivia4t.bsky.social · 2h

⚠️ #YESTERDAY U.S. President Donald Trump’s #MiddleEast envoy, #SteveWitkoff, and his son-in-law, #JaredKushner, along with Khalil al-Hayya, #Hamas’ top negotiator, arrived Wednesday at Sharm el-Sheikh for the discussions 🤔

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2h

The lawsuit claims federal agents have indiscriminately used excessive force and have “randomly singled out” reporters and protesters with chemical agents during recurring protests outside the ICE Broadview facility.
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Judge rules federal agents can't deploy chemical irritants at journalists, protesters who don't pose threats

The temporary ruling stems from a lawsuit filed this week by news organizations, unions, independent journalists and protesters against the Department of Homeland Security following tense interactions outside of the ICE processing facility in suburban Broadview.

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Martin Z. Olszynski @molszyns.bsky.social · 2h

This is b/c of section 5(1.1) of the Building Canada Act, introduced by the BQ at 3rd reading. I haven’t had time, but an intrepid reporter might want to go through the House Transportation Committee’s report & Hansard for the votes. #cdnpoli #ableg

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Alberta will need B.C. government’s backing to build proposed pipeline: energy minister | CBC News

Canada’s energy minister says Alberta will need to get its neighbouring province on board in order to see its proposed pipeline project to the West Coast come to fruition.

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 2h

⚡️Trump meets with Stubb, vows to defend Finland in case of Russian attack.

During a White House meeting on Oct. 9, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “vigorously” defend Finland if Russia attacked it.

Trump meets with Stubb, vows to defend Finland in case of Russian attack

During a White House meeting on Oct. 9, U.S. President Donald Trump said he would “vigorously” defend Finland if Russia attacked it.

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🇨🇦DUNK🇨🇦 (Proud Old White Hippie) @noofieninja.bsky.social · 2h

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RM @squireafd.bsky.social · 2h

For all you resisters and lovers of democracy a great account to follow @thedefofdemocracy.bsky.social
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 2h

When PolitiFact asked the senator’s office for evidence that these tactics involved wiretapping, his staff pointed us to two Oct. 7 social media posts in which he repeated his statement but didn’t provide additional evidence. https://to.pbs.org/3J1BuxX

Fact checking Hawley's claims that the FBI 'tapped' his and other senators' phones

Legal experts said Hawley misused the term "tapping" to describe the data searches.

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Pope Leo is rallying US bishops to go full-throttle in the fight against Trump's policies

Pope Leo isn’t exactly turning the other cheek when it comes to Donald Trump’s immigration policies.

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Montana Free Press @montanafreepress.org · 2h

Wildlife managers are reducing the number of white-tailed deer hunters can kill in north-central Montana in response to significant numbers of dead deer concentrated near water reported by hunters and landowners in recent weeks.

‘Blue tongue’ disease suspected in Montana deer deaths

What we know about the virus, its spread and how wildlife managers are responding.

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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 2h

Federal regulators have opened another investigation into Tesla’s automated driving technology, saying the system “induced” some cars to run red lights or to turn into oncoming traffic.

Tesla Self-Driving Technology Breaks Traffic Laws. Can the Feds Stop It?

Safety investigations and the bully pulpit could complicate the automaker’s development of automated driving systems, but only if regulators want to.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 4h

NEWS: The United States is deploying about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza, U.S. officials said Thursday. (AP)

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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 9h

Chicago and Portland showing us how it’s DONE!!

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🪀Lefty Wilbury🇺🇦 @leftywilbury1.bsky.social · 2h

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I Post Animal Vids... 😊 @realjfairclough.bsky.social · 1d

Smool koala!

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jandee924 🌻🕊️🦋 @jandee924.bsky.social · 3h

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taonf.bsky.social @taonf.bsky.social · 22h

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A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the House or Senate office you request

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John Miller @jkm563.bsky.social · 15h

#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge
1972 Day 9
Anticipation

The ache of waiting & thrill of not knowing
Carly Simon captured the heartbeat of uncertainty
the tension before everything changes And sometimes that’s the most powerful part

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Anticipation (2015 Remaster)

YouTube video by Carly Simon - Topic

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Mongabay @mongabay.com · 5h

[COMMENTARY]

“Octopus farming is a dead end masquerading as a solution. It does not address the root causes of wild population declines — it compounds them. The global community must resist exploiting another wild species under the guise of sustainability,” says a new op-ed.

** Views are author's.

Octopus farming is a dangerous detour for marine conservation (commentary)

Octopus populations across the globe are facing mounting pressures from overfishing, habitat loss and environmental change. In response, an unsubstantiated and misguided proposal has been introduced:…

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Just Kevin @kevinleecaster.bsky.social · 5h

Arkansas isn't widely known to be a state full of environmentalists.

Please let this sink in, last April Arkansas got over 5% of their electricity from solar. This year, Arkansans got over 12% of their electricity from solar!

Please don't give up. We can do this!

Electricity generation - Solar
Percentage share
Arkansas
US Total

Source: Ember Electricity Data Explorer, ember-climate org E M B= R

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Jaimie G @jlpmcphail.bsky.social · 5h

#FossilFuel Solar and wind are now growing fast enough to meet the world’s growing appetite for electricity. This marks the beginning of a shift where clean power is keeping pace with demand growth.”

Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time

Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds

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