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Marly Marie

@marlymarieport.bsky.social

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Minnesota is my home and my first and one true love—I am life-long dem and human rights activist, trauma therapist, dog and cat lover, nature lover, Beatles lover, and full on book nerd. Let’s take care of each other.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 2h

Apart from undermining military readiness with the destruction of the CDC, national security is also threatened by a sick population.

Yes, to me the inhumanity of The Regime and the harm to the average person is most important.

But to many, the only thing they care about is national security.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 5h

My first thought was “wow I hope this guy didn’t give out his name because he could absolutely be charged” and yup, he is correct to stay anonymous.

This man’s account is shocking. His neighbors’ situation is shocking. The entire Chicago raid is shocking.

On the other side was a mom and her 7-year-old daughter, pleading for his help.
"I wasn't planning on letting her stay, but I didn't know what the hell was going on," the man said of his Venezuelan migrant neighbors. But he quickly relented. The little girl was inconsolable and hid under his bed.
"I didn't want them to take her," said the man, who didn't want to be named because he fears he'll be targeted by federal authorities for his actions.
"I gave her my bedroom, and I just told her,
'Just stay there. Don't open, don't, shh, just stay quiet," he recalled telling the mom and daughter as he choked back tears.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 2h

The editors of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) were apparently fired today.

The precursor to MMWR began in 1878 to address emerging public health threats rapidly.

We are not “great” without it. We are vulnerable to threats from sporadic foodborne illness to bioterrorism.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7h

Donald Trump is weaponizing the DOJ against his political opponents.

Meanwhile, he's gutting the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Section which assists U.S. attorneys’ offices around the country with investigating crooked government officials.

"Drain the swamp."

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 2h

Trump got his COVID19 vaccine today.

He will always have access to everything he needs to maintain his health while denying others the same.

White House memo that says MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2025
TO: KAROLINE LEAVITT, WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
PHYSICIAN TO THE PRESIDENT CAPTAIN, U.S. NAVY
SUBJECT: President Donald J. Trump Completes Comprehensive Follow-Up Evaluation at
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
President Donald J. Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation today at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The visit was part of his ongoing health maintenance plan and included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialists. These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness.
Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters.
In preparation for upcoming international travel, President Trump also received preventive health screenings and immunizations, including annual influenza and updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations.
President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age-a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG-was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.
SUMMARY: President Donald J. Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 5h

We took the freedom of speech away

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 4h

If an entire large city was on fire I’d think the president would be expected to go there to tour the damage.

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 4h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 4h

RIFed: National Center for Immunization & Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Office of Director

OD sets tone for the rest of the center, determine priorities, review high profile science, etc

NCIRD focuses: Flu. Whooping cough. Polio. Covid. Meningitis.

Yeah, you want this center to fully function 🤯

www.cdc.gov

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Jamie S. Bowen - Harris Democrat they/he/she @jamiesbowen.bsky.social · 4h

Qatar bought Idaho flat out. Man, who was it warned people he'd sell the country off piece by piece? Oh yeah..

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Rory Roberge @roryroberge.bsky.social · 4h

The craziest part of all of this is that it came about because a black man wanted everyone to be able to get healthcare

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Professor Darkness @professordarkness.bsky.social · 4h

#ProtectLetitiaJames

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Marly Marie @marlymarieport.bsky.social · 4h

She has to be to work for him.

Marly Marie @marlymarieport.bsky.social · 4h

Then WHY were they all pardoned

Marly Marie @marlymarieport.bsky.social · 4h

But yet they are trying to take it away from everyone else

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 4h

The Trump administration has been spreading anti-vaccine propaganda for months. Tonight, Trump's physician announced he just received a flu shot and a COVID booster.

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Dr. John Francis @drjohnfrancis.bsky.social · 12h

"THE USA WAS BUILT ON CHRISTIAN VALUES"

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Jeremy Pressman @djpressman.bsky.social · 15h

MIT to US Dept of Education:
"Therefore, with respect, we cannot support the proposed approach to addressing the issues facing higher education."

Well done. United we stand, divided we fall.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 5h

In a court filing, the White House says it may fire more than 4,000 federal employees amid the government shutdown. That’s thousands of Americans on the unemployment line, just because.

Court filing that states how many people will be fired from which agency

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Jake @my2bits4u.bsky.social · 5h

So really the orange man just put another giant tax increase on Americans if they buy stuff that comes from China because he's mad Nobel didn't bestow him with a trophy.

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Slackermom @slackermom.bsky.social · 10h

Was just at a neighborhood school at dismissal. Hundreds of people with whistles surrounding the school and stationed down every block making sure ICE doesn’t snatch anyone. The same is happening at all the schools around here. I love my neighborhood and I love Chicago.

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nancabell.bsky.social @nancabell.bsky.social · 7h

Minnesota peeps, Cook County Sheriff’s protecting protesters from the ICE GOONS👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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Amber Speaks Up @amberspeaks.bsky.social · 13h

They aren’t afraid of “ANTIFA.”

They’re afraid of accountability, of people who document what they do, and of a public that can still recognize fascism when it sees it.

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Marly Marie @marlymarieport.bsky.social · 5h

Agreed. Was not expecting universities and other institutions.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 8h

The President seems unwell. From his physical symptoms to his visible cognitive decline, the American people deserve clear answers about his ability to serve. I’ve formally called on the White House Physician to provide transparency and the truth about President Trump’s health.

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