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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 3h

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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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 1h

Prayers for Portland!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Ty Ross @cooltxchick.bsky.social · 14h

If you’re in El Paso, home to Ft. Bliss and Biggs Field, and need food assistance, the Mustard Seed Cafe (where I volunteered) provides hot fresh food Wed-Friday. No questions asked. It’s main purpose was providing meals in a restaurant and dignified setting for unhoused, but is now for all… free.

SaltyBitchables @saltybitchables.bsky.social · 16h

It’s heartbreaking that the richest country in the world needs food banks to feed its people but it’s unbelievable that our billionaire politicians have forced our military to feed themselves and their families from food banks.

#Pinks #ProudBlue #Military
www.military.com/daily-news/2...

Food Pantry Visits From Military Families Climb Over 30% Since Government Shutdown Began

Military families are being encouraged to seek out food, other resources as the government shutdown has surpassed one week with no end in sight.

www.military.com

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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 1h

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 12h

🧵Billionaire Marc Benioff built a tower that dominates the San Francisco skyline like a giant dick. Apparently he aspires to be a giant dick himself. Crime is way down in San Francisco. No need for Trump to send troops and spread authoritarianism.

Salesforce Tower, visible all over San Francisco and known affectionately as the giant penis.

NYT headline

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

Mr. Benioff, the Salesforce C.E.O. and owner of Time magazine, once supported Hillary Clinton and a business tax for homeless services. Now he’s fully behind Donald Trump

Table of crime rate change from 2024 to 2025 in a number of American cities. San Francisco dropped 14% in violent crime and 29% in property crime.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 8h

Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 8h

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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 7h

Prayers!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Tyler, from the Internet @tylerfromtheinternet.com · 1d

Portland isn't burning, it's lit

Jason❌ @gizmosspace.bsky.social · 1d

This is awesome.

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 9h

Trump's approval rating is now -16%. If you're dissatisfied, you're not alone.
https://www.economist.com/interactive/trump-approval-tracker

Donald Trump’s approval rating

Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump

www.economist.com

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Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 11h

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 10h

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ALT: a close up of a child 's face with a hat on .

media.tenor.com

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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 10h

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ALT: a close up of a child 's face with a hat on .

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 10h

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎

Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org

#BeThere 👍

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 10h

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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 14h

ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

Houston, Texas

jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 11h

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stevethdemocrat @stevethdemocrat.bsky.social · 6d

The trickle ain't tricklin' 😒

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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 11h

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 16h

Make your plans for #NoKings. October 18th. Free speech is action. Please join in. You'll see me at one of the events.
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 11h

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Ahmed Baba @ahmedbaba.bsky.social · 14h

Mike Johnson is falsely generalizing the “No Kings” protestors as extremists to justify crackdowns. The truth is, they’re patriots.

These protestors don’t “hate America.” They oppose an authoritarian president who tramples on the freedoms and principles America was founded on.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "This hate America rally that they have coming up for October 18? The antifa crowd, the pro-Hamas crowd, and the Marxists, they're all gonna gather on the Mall. It is an outrageous gathering for outrageous purposes ... all this has gotta come to an end."

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 14h

Under Kristi Noem's leadership, ICE is now shooting dogs.

Which means ICE will probably soon be sleeping with Corey Lewandowski, too.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

EL PASO — a family says ICE showed up at their house looking for migrants and shot and KILLED THEIR DOG, then didn’t help them as the agent ran away and was not identified.

kfoxtv.com/news/local/e...

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jokeractual.bsky.social @jokeractual.bsky.social · 11h

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LongTime🤓FirstTime👨‍💻 @longtimehistory.bsky.social · 14h

ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents.

Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time.

He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone.

Houston, Texas

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