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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 13h

Proud to endorse U.S. Senator Ed Markey for re-election! #mapoli

Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 1d

26 leaders across Greater Boston are standing with our campaign for U.S. Senate.

These leaders are fighting every day for the health, rights, and futures of hardworking families — and I’m proud to fight alongside them. Together, we’re building a stronger, more just Commonwealth for everyone.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 15h

This is the way

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment

www.nytimes.com

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 18h

Can see that but also believe we should give people a chance.

Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 19h

Epstein showed Michael Wolff his pics of Trump with topless minors a/k/a children. #Epstein www.thedailybeast.com//ive-seen-ep...

I’ve Seen Epstein’s Photos of Trump With Topless Girls: Author

Trump biographer Michael Wolff reveals he was shown the lewd photos by Jeffrey Epstein himself.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 19h

Vance is back in Indiana today, personally pressuring GOP lawmakers to ignore their conscience and enact an extreme gerrymandering plan. The fact that they have to send in the VP tells us something important and encouraging: political pressure against this plan is working, even in deep red places.

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 19h

Progress is progress.

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 21h

The Nobel Peace Prize winner is a principled leader, an inspiration to us all.

Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 21h

My quote of the day

We have managed to unite a country tearing down the barriers the regime built to divide us. Ours is a fight of a nation united against a criminal tyranny, in defense of its human rights, freedom, and democracy. That is why we have no alternative but victory

María Corina Machado

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 21h

Not a saint, but doing some things right.

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 1d

👏 Magnificent.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 1d

She has repeatedly called for the files to be released and said that Mike Johnson is refusing to swear in the new U.S. Rep. because she will vote to release the files.

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 1d

Whatever is going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene, lets pass it on and thank her. (Gift article.) #MTG www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...

What’s Going On With Marjorie Taylor Greene?

The Georgia representative is finding a new voice.

www.theatlantic.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Greene on the Epstein files: "I can't conclusively say that's why the House isn't in session, but the House should be in session...there is a new Democrat that's been elected that deserves to be sworn in...if it's to avoid the discharge petition, why drag this out? It's going to have 218 signatures"

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 1d

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 1d

Elise Stefanik gains a remarkable 20 points against NY Governor Kathy Hochul. Amazing what a candidate’s own polling can reveal. #NY #EliseStefanik www.timesunion.com/capitol/arti...

Race between Hochul and Stefanik may be as narrow as 5 points, poll says

The poll, commissioned by Stefanik’s PAC, provides an alternate outlook to the September Siena poll.

www.timesunion.com

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Congresswoman Andrea Salinas @salinas.house.gov · 2d

Latinas are paid only 54 cents for every $1 paid to white men.

As a proud Latina, I’m fighting to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act to ensure that every woman in the workforce has access to the fair and equal pay they deserve.

We need equal pay for #Trabajadoras everywhere. Listen to hear more ⬇️

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David E. Sullivan @dsulliva2.bsky.social · 2d

Specifically, something awful like this: www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Republicans could draw 19 more House seats after an upcoming Supreme Court ruling

Many experts are forecasting the end of a key provision of election law — enabling Republicans to shore up their advantage in the House, according to a new report.

www.politico.com

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David E. Sullivan @dsulliva2.bsky.social · 2d

"slow poisoning" of democracy by the Roberts Court www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

How the Supreme Court could aid the GOP's redistricting games

If the court rules quickly enough in a key voting rights case, it could allow yet another round of partisan redistricting before the 2026 midterms.

www.msnbc.com

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 2d

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 2d

Great to have State Rep. Danielle Gregoire join us for the hearing of Juvenile Court nominee Jamie Bennett, followed by the hearing for District Court nominee Becky Michaels. #mapoli

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E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 2d

The latest issue of "How to be American" is out! YOU know that this Supreme Court won't save us ... but not everyone does. Forward to your friends who are not as steeped in politics and history as we are here.

howtobeamerican.substack.com/p/this-supre...

This Supreme Court won't save us

Part I: How many Constitutions has the United States had?

howtobeamerican.substack.com

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

People ask what they can do in this moment: here's a crucially important election. There are 52,000 elections taking place next month, many of which will be determined by turnout.

Alex Burness @burness.bsky.social · 3d

Dispatch from Pennsylvania on a highly unusual state Supreme Court election—one of the few most consequential matters on the ballot anywhere in the country next month. New from me in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/pennsylvania...

Inside the Clunky Elections to Control Pennsylvania's Supreme Court - Bolts

The GOP is making an expensive push to end Democrats’ majority on a court at the center of election lawsuits, sparking a fledging campaign season with little precedent or template.

boltsmag.org

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 2d

Tyranny cannot defeat the power of the people. Know the signs, know how to respond. From @timothysnyder.bsky.social.

Signs of tyranny and effective responses, by Timothy Snyder.

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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 4d

🚨THIS IS A BIG DEAL. Chicago journalists are suing the Trump administration for using excessive force against reporters & protestors in violation of the 1A.
The press here is doing astounding work documenting how ICE is out of control. The violence they face in doing so is obscene.

The protests at the Broadview ICE facility and the federal government’s violent
attempts to silence the protesters became a story of great interest to the local Chicago media and
was also covered in the national press. Much of the coverage described the federal officers’
abusive tactics. Defendants sought and are seeking to quash this coverage by attacking and
intimidating members of the Press on the ground there.
85. Federal immigration officers at the Broadview ICE facility have repeatedly and
intentionally singled out persons whom they know to be members of the Press for violence,
assault, and intimidation. These assaults are not incidental or unintentional. They are undertaken
by design to intimidate journalists on scene and to frustrate and suppress coverage of the federal
officers’ actions toward protesters and immigration detainees

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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 2d

“We often think of alcohol harm as a public health issue, but this research shows it’s a national economic problem."

A new report from @ippr.org reveals the economic costs of alcohol harm, with 1 in 3 UK workers calling in sick after work drinks.

Read more:
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

One in three UK workers have called in sick after work drinks, survey finds

IPPR report warns of ‘productivity crisis’ and says many firms out of step with gen Z shift away from alcohol

www.theguardian.com

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