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The Orphan @forestcronebears.bsky.social · 10h

youtu.be/xwz8CGqMibE?... HELL YEAH, Angela! Thank you. What a pathetic liar he is @parkroseperma.bsky.social

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 5d

And of course it’s a female judge.
“The home of South Carolina Circuit Court judge Diane Goodstein was set on fire after she had reportedly received death threats.” time.com/7323442/sout...

House of South Carolina Judge Criticized by Trump Administration Set Ablaze

Authorities are investigating a fire at the home of a South Carolina judge who had reportedly received death threats in what could be the latest incident of political violence across the country.

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 4d

This is an important story! All the facts we know so far. open.substack.com/pub/theweekl...

Judge Who Issued Ruling Against Trump Sees Her House Go Ablaze

The fire came amid Trump's effort for a national voter database

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 3d

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 2d

Love this! Go Chicago!

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 1d

We cover Trump and his White House budget director’s dramatic threats in an effort to get Democrats to capitulate. Trump pushes forward on deploying troops to Democratic cities, even defying a federal judge he appointed, and more. Catch up on all you missed!
open.substack.com/pub/theweekl...

Episode 48 - Trump Ramps Up Threats Amid Government Shutdown, but Democrats Refuse to Back Down

Catch up on the themes from Week 48's list in an easy listen!

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 1d

I needed this! ROTFL.

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 8d

Another frenetic week, with some big wins and losses for an unbridled Trump. We also cover some important observations about his well being.
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Episode 47 - Trump Goes on His Revenge Tour, Addresses the Military, Losses in Court, and Shuts Down the Government

Catch up on the themes from Week 47's list in an easy listen!

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The Orphan @forestcronebears.bsky.social · 10h

youtube.com/post/Ugkxm2G... "Ode to Portland Frog" Thanks @parkroseperma.bsky.social

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I just got out of the Indivisible "what's the plan call" and I'm rolling right into my 4th meeting of the day. I have TONS I want to film this afternoon but ...

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Laura Haynes👩‍🔬⚾️🐾💙 @drlaurahaynes.bsky.social · 9d

What the actual fuck is going on at NIH?

Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 9d

Now Jeanne Marrazzo, the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has been fired by #RFKJr in retaliation. This administration is corrupt. Matthew Memoli: remember this man's name, MAGA grifter who scored $500M for his research. www.statnews.com/2025/09/04/n...

Two former top NIH officials say they were forced out in retaliation for objecting to grant terminations

Whistleblower complaints by two former top NIH officials offer their inside accounts of the Trump administration’s targeting of vaccine science.

www.statnews.com

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C&EN (Chemical & Engineering News) @cenmag.bsky.social · 8d

Increased pollution has led to global declines in pollinator populations and to agricultural consequences. Researchers are now trying to teach some pollinators to recognize and pursue aromas that have been degraded by pollution. cen.acs.org/biological-c... #chemsky 🧪

Pollution confuses pollinators. Can scientists retrain them?

As VOCs cause flower aromas to break down, bees may need to learn new tricks

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Paul Kingsley @paulkingsley7.bsky.social · 7d

Trump’s GOP refuse to end their shutdown.

Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 7d

Today Senate Democrats tried to pass a bill to end the shutdown and keep health care premiums from skyrocketing.

Not a single Republican voted for it.

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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 7d

An American President is intentionally hurting Americans to score cheap political points.

This is not normal.

Russ Vought on X: $2.1 billion in Chicago infrastructure projects—specifically the Red Line Extension and the Red and Purple Modernization Project—have been put on hold to ensure funding is not flowing via race-based contracting. More info to come soon from @USDOT.

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Paul Kingsley @paulkingsley7.bsky.social · 7d

Fixed it for you ABC News.

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Paul Kingsley @paulkingsley7.bsky.social · 7d

True words.

www.npr.org/2025/10/03/n...

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 7d

Breaking on MSNBC:

An FBI agent in the Washington field office has been fired for refusing to arrest and perp walk James Comey.

This news was first reported by Reuters.

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Laura Haynes👩‍🔬⚾️🐾💙 @drlaurahaynes.bsky.social · 6d

I teach virology to grad students & I can guarantee you that like @drneilstone.bsky.social, my course will be different next time

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The Orphan @forestcronebears.bsky.social · 10h

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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 6d

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All train traffic in Norway has been halted due to a critical communication system failure between trains and dispatchers, operator Bane Nor says. Trains are stopped at the nearest stations, and the disruption may last for some time. -VG

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Paul Kingsley @paulkingsley7.bsky.social · 6d

No justice. No peace.

Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 8d

Texas Megachurch Pastor Robert Morris pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges against a 12 year-old girl in the 80s. Morris admitted to five felony counts and was given a 10-year sentence, but will only serve only six months.

Six months is NOT ENOUGH.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Robert Morris, Texas megachurch pastor, pleads guilty to sexually abusing a child

Under a plea agreement, Morris was given a 10-year sentence, but he will serve only six months in an Oklahoma jail.

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Joe Morelle @morelle.house.gov · 5d

A government shutdown brings stress and uncertainty for families across our country.   If you are facing impacts from the government shutdown, we want to hear your story:

Contact Congressman Morelle | Representative Morelle

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The Orphan @forestcronebears.bsky.social · 10h

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Rachel Barnhart @rachbarnhart.com · 4d

“Prosecutors in the Eastern District are now bracing for Yusi to be fired for her own resistance to try a case that many lawyers have said lacks sufficient evidence, according to the two people.”

Top prosecutor is rejecting Trump pressure to charge New York AG

A key federal prosecutor in Virginia, where James Comey was indicted, is resisting bringing charges against Letitia James.

www.msnbc.com

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Lt. Boohura @ltuhura.bsky.social · 4d

Seems legit...

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 4d

Mars was the Roman god of war.
That’s why we say ‘martial arts,' ‘martial law,' and 'court martial.'

Marshall was the Roman god of designer fashion at discount prices.
That’s why we have Marshall’s.

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