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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 1d

I agree with you. The bar is so low ...

a man says " dangerously low " in front of a red table talk logo

ALT: a man says " dangerously low " in front of a red table talk logo

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Shapiro: I filed that amicus brief last night to make it very clear that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under my command.

The way the President has chosen to deploy the Guard in other states—and, in at least one case, deploy the Guard from one state into another—is extremely dangerous.

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MSNBC @msnbc.com · 1d

BREAKING: María Corina Machado, a Venezuelan politician, has won the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the award’s committee announced Friday.
www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

At a time when authoritarians are on the rise, the Venezuelan opposition leader 'embodies the hope of a different future,' the prize committee wrote.

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 1d

awarded to someone who is actually for #democracy wapo.st/472JeIf “The #NobelPeacePrize for 2025 goes to a brave and committed champion of peace — to a woman who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,” the committee said, announcing the award. (not the #ChiefFelon #MAGA guy

María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader, wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Prize committee recognized María Corina Machado, Venezuelan opposition leader in hiding, for keeping “the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 1d

#WeWillWin

jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 1d

#NobelPeacePrize

Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 1d

You don't blow up Venezuelan & Colombian boats in international waters -- killing 21 people -- and expect a Nobel Peace Prize.

jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 1d

I think he's not well.

Sister of Wendy #AbolishICE @sisterswendy.bsky.social · 1d

Everyone hates a turncoat.
#FettermanSux

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1d

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer. In his first teaching document Thursday, Leo confirms that he is in perfect lockstep with Pope Francis on matters of social injustice.

Pope Leo blasts economy that marginalizes poor while wealthy live in bubble of luxury

Pope Leo XIV has blasted how wealthy people live in a “bubble of comfort and luxury” while the poor suffer.

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 1d

#ICE in #Chicago

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

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 3d

Lol...in other news, #waterisstillwet

jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 4d

Just to end your night on a high note, #MVP #MadamVP #KamalaHarris said the quiet part out loud
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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 4d

new name for the #ChiefFelon #Felon thanks to #jasmineCrockett. I like it. #oldwhitenepobaby or for short #ownbee, it's perfect. www.huffpost.com/entry/jasmin...

Jasmine Crockett Taunts Trump With Scathing 4-Word Nickname

The lawmaker had already dished out a few choice descriptions of the president.

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 4d

Total loss of any remaining shred of credibility for #CNN
www.bizpacreview.com/2025/10/06/c...

CNN’s Tapper roasted over ‘exclusive’ interview with Trump via text, likened to Twilight Zone

CNN’s Jake Tapper was the target of angry responses from viewers who called out his misleading claim to have an “exclusive” interview with President Donald Trump. While […]

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 4d

So #SCOTUS is all in for Trump #ChiefFelon but not his buddies
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/u...

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 4d

Sad. Say goodnight to #CBSNews, it belongs to #maga now.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 4d

Bari Weiss was named the editor-in-chief of CBS News, cementing the rightward shift of one of media's most storied newsrooms

Bari Weiss Named CBS News Editor-In-Chief, Solidifying Network's Rightward Shift

The network will also acquire her publication, The Free Press, for a hefty sum.

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moonchildjs.bsky.social @moonchildjs.bsky.social · 7d

Pope Leo: It's not "pro-life" to be anti-abortion but support
"the inhuman treatment of immigrants"

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 6d

#Chicago #Invasion by #ICE #Bondi #MAGA

Jamie Gangel @jamiegangel.bsky.social · 6d

“A federal agent shot and wounded a motorist in Chicago on Saturday morning, according to federal officials, touching off more protests in the city as tensions rose over the Trump administration’s threat to send troops there.”
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/u...

Federal Agent in Chicago Shot Motorist in Confrontation, Officials Say

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 6d

#Republicans tell #lies all the time, just like their #Maga leader

Elseagee 🟧 🌊 🌊 🌊🎨 🎸 @elseagee.bsky.social · 6d

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 6d

Hell yeah! She nails it. 🔥

I’ve heard my daughter vent to me about this very same thing: At some point, it’s the professor, not the students, and there’s very little recourse. College costs big bucks, and it’s wrong when they don’t teach in a way that reaches their students. And don’t seem to care.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 6d

ITS ABOUT TIME
Prosecutors in Tallahassee are convening a grand jury relating to the Hope Florida Foundation, reinvigorating a scandal that has engulfed the charity spearheaded by Casey DeSantis, the governor’s wife.

www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...

Prosecutors convening grand jury in Hope Florida investigation

In recent weeks, the State Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Judicial Circuit has issued subpoenas for witnesses to appear before a grand jury.

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MSNBC @msnbc.com · 6d

BREAKING: A federal judge temporarily blocks Trump from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 6d

Not a cult tho

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jprouson.bsky.social @jprouson.bsky.social · 6d

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

CUOMO: I'm not used to seeing naked propaganda on a government website. Are you worried about violating the Hatch Act?

TURNER: We're not worried at all. This is about letting the American people know what's going on.

C: It's not true. That's why I'm bringing it up. That's why it's propaganda.

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