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Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 2d

They are in charge now and whining like they aren’t!

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Chip Smith @chipsmith.bsky.social · 4d

I’m a federal public defender. A local AUSA told me that the DOJ now refuses to help her prosecute jail guards who assault inmates on camera.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 3d

Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.

After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.

Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site

Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.

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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 3d

Obviously not the main point here, but it's interesting how this is framed as content rather than policy.

"BREAKING" is typically what journalists or influencers say when they have a big story -- not what government officials say when they launch "undercover" operations

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Leon Democrats @leondems.bsky.social · 10d

via @floridanewsignal.bsky.social:

Rev. R.B. Holmes called for a pause on the proposal to include more voices on the billion-dollar proposal replete with state political intrigue

Another pastor said simply “this ain’t right” —

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Leon Democrats @leondems.bsky.social · 15d

The Zings are zinging today

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Ryan Ray @ryanrayfla.bsky.social · Aug 10

Grateful for everything we love about Tallahassee — and the sacred chance to make it better!

In 2026, I believe the people will win

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Aug 4

AP: “.. About half of all Americans say the cost of groceries is a ‘major’ source of stress in their life right now ..”

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apnews.com/article/poll...

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is what is happening right now.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jul 27

Welker to Lindsey Graham as he pushes baseless conspiracy theories in an effort to gin up a scandal about Obama: "Are you trying to rewrite history to distract from the Epstein matter, senator?"

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Leon Democrats @leondems.bsky.social · Jul 27

It raises a lot of questions!

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Leon Democrats @leondems.bsky.social · Jul 26

Good breakdown of the Hope Florida scandal from Alex Glorioso of the Tampa Bay Times/Miami Herald Tallahassee bureau—

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Leon Democrats @leondems.bsky.social · Jul 26

So annoying lol. You’re right

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Leon Democrats @leondems.bsky.social · Jul 20

Another beautiful day for democracy in Tallahassee — even in the July heat! 🔥💙🏛️

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · Jul 21

It's become clear that this administration is just a protracted war on anybody who's read a book without pictures in it. It's a miracle we're all still getting up and going to work every morning. The psychological drain is the point, and I'm increasingly grateful to the people who are still decent.

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Leon Democrats @leondems.bsky.social · Jul 20

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Leon Democrats @leondems.bsky.social · Jul 20

Another beautiful day for democracy in Tallahassee — even in the July heat! 🔥💙🏛️

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · Jul 4

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David Newheiser @dnewheiser.bsky.social · Jun 14

Massive turnout at the #NoKingsProtest in Tallahassee today.

Beautiful to feel that positive energy!

Thanks to all the organizers: @indivisibletlh.bsky.social @indivisible.org @50501movement.bsky.social @leonenvirocaucus.bsky.social @leondems.bsky.social

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Jared Yates Sexton @jysexton.bsky.social · Jun 9

It's hard to overstate how destructive the reflexive "this is a distraction!" stuff that politicians and commentators and people are always peddling.

Everything is happening all at once. That's how authoritarianism works. If you can't navigate and synthesize this, you're not meeting the moment.

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Ryan Ray @ryanrayfla.bsky.social · May 25

Talking turncoats in our volatile political moment on Florida This Week, WEDU PBS in Tampa-St. Pete-Sarasota:

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jun 2

Economists warn that by increasing the U.S. national debt during a period of relative economic strength, the government is running the risk that the tipping point will come at the worst possible moment.

Economists Question G.O.P. Bill: Why Increase the Deficit in Good Times?

Huge deficits are already making bond investors nervous. Economists warn that could make it harder to respond to future crises.

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Sheera Frenkel @sheeraf.bsky.social · May 31

Going on with @chrislhayes.bsky.social shortly to talk about Palantir and this story: www.nytimes.com/2025/05/30/t...

Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans

www.nytimes.com

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Jax. @jaxlovesamerica.bsky.social · May 30

Tallahassee says no to ice kidnapping our people!

A large group of people gathered at the Florida capital to protest ice detention of over 100 local worker

A large group of people gathered benestill She's justifiably so right now a traffic like what signs protesting ice detaining over 100 local hispanic workers

Hey woman stands holding microphone in front of the store to capital as she leads a protest against the ice deportations which detained more than a 130 people earlier this week yes that's right

A large group of people gathered in front of the ballast trades of the Florida capitol to protest to the ice detainment of a 130 people from Tallahassee earlier in the wee

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Jax. @jaxlovesamerica.bsky.social · May 31

#TallahasseeRESISTS
#Stop-KIDNAPPING-our-neighbors
#Tallahassee-Immigrant-Rights-Alliance
#ABOLISH-I.C.E
#We-Stand-UNITED
@leonenvirocaucus.bsky.social
@leondems.bsky.social
#Tallahassee

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