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House Republicans Block Vote on Rep. Sykes’ Pay Our Military Act to Ensure Service Members Receive Paychecks During Shutdown | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congresswoman Emilia Sykes

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 16h

Spotify is now running recruitment ads for ICE.

It’s time to cancel your account.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 15h

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They did the Monster Slash

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J'Net @jannetteb.bsky.social · 16h

Let's all go out and win this for the American people October 18th.

The solution is to keep ACA subsidies! Of the 1.6T the US spent on America's healthcare in 2023, just 6% went to aca subsidies, 92B.
24 million Americans on ACA right now will suffer and yes some will also die without affordable health insurance. Insurance premiums will go up for everybody even those not on ACA. The industry could even go into a death spiral. So 1) we can do what the Republicans want and just give that 92B to the ultra rich in tax write-offs. 2) or Monopoly corporations can pay their workforce's a living wage with benefits instead of seizing all employee work profits for the already ultra Rich corporations and billionaire owners.
3) We know that's not going to happen. So, save ACA subsidies!

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow embodied what a journalist should be: someone who holds power to account instead of capitulating to it.

Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 1d

“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”

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Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 1d

Sunday October 12th!

REGISTER HERE!
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We have less than three weeks to save absentee voting In Maine. We need all volunteers on deck to join us this Sunday at 4 PM ET on an online Zoom. Can't wait to see you there!

#GRAHMPAIGN

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Three Weeks To Save Absentee Voting in Maine:All Hands ZOOM

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Jill 💙🌊🌊💙 @pumpkin061.bsky.social · 2d

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3d

Adelita Grijalva won her election to Congress over two weeks ago, but Mike Johnson still hasn't sworn her in.

Why the delay?

Perhaps it's because Grijalva would cast the final vote needed to release the Epstein files.

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Indivisible Mid Maine @indivmidmaine.bsky.social · 3d

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NO KINGS Waterville, ME: Justice, Democracy, and the Future for our Children · No Kings

Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and o...

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3d

With weeks to go before Mainers decide on a ballot initiative that could radically restrict voting in the state, the GOP backers of the measure seemed to have received a gift from heaven. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Mail Ballots Were Found in an Amazon Box in Maine. Some Suspect a Political Dirty Trick.

Read more here...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

Nothing says “America First” like letting another country put an Air Force base in Idaho

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 4d

It’s Day 10 of the Trump Shutdown.

The government is closed because Republicans don’t want to provide healthcare to working-class Americans.

Extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits NOW.

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sharonfisher68.bsky.social @sharonfisher68.bsky.social · 4d

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Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

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Activate Maine💪🗓️ @activatemaine.bsky.social · 4d

The NO Kings DAY
ECONOMIC BLACKOUT
October 18th
No shopping
No spending
Shut the Country Down
Stand in Solidarity

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 3d

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Report: Gov. Janet Mills to launch U.S. Senate campaign on Tuesday

Mills said last month she likely wouldn't make a decision about entering the race for Sen. Susan Collins' seat until November.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 4d

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Lean On Me (Bill Withers) | Playing For Change | Song Around The World

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4d

BREAKING: For her work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key figure in unifying Venezuela's political opposition.

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Michele @funnymichele.bsky.social · 5d

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Fight For A Union @fightforaunion.bsky.social · 4d

Not even the rain could put out this union leader's fire.

Listen in as he calls out the Trump administration for threatening to withhold back pay for federal workers once the shutdown is eventually over.

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joelunchpail.bsky.social @joelunchpail.bsky.social · 4d

READ THIS:

A word to the wise about online trolling.

They don't care about who you side with.
They care about making sure you hate the other side.

This shows long-term divisions in society.
That is their ultimate goal.

Know this.

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 4d

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message To The World | Famous Last Words | Netflix

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Congresswoman Chellie Pingree @pingree.house.gov · 4d

9 days into the Republican shutdown, Speaker Johnson still refuses to call us back because he’s afraid the Epstein files will finally be released.

Meanwhile, Trump is threatening to invade American cities and jail his political opponents.

At least my tiny kiwis are healthy and normal!

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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 4d

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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised. #dailyshow

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Hancock County Democrats @hancockcountydems.bsky.social · 5d

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