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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 6h

Check with Ezra Klein…..

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 10h

The Rutgers TPUSA chapter — whose characterization of a historian there as a “outspoken, well-known antifa member” led to death threats and moving his family to Europe — think *other* people are being “blatantly defamatory.”

Not them, though. They’re doing politics the right way.

Rutgers TPUSA officers slam petition to shut down chapter, ‘Blatantly defamatory’

Alexander Di Filippo accuses Turning Point USA of inciting violence against Antifa handbook author Mark Bray.

www.foxnews.com

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 6h

Good lord

Joshua J. Friedman @joshuajfriedman.com · 7h

Today's Letitia James indictment appears to relate to a *different* property in Norfolk, Virginia, from the one that was the subject of Bill Pulte's April "criminal referral" letter.

While Pulte described a property in zip 23505 bought in 2023, the indictment refers to one in 23509 bought in 2020.

Norfolk, VA 23505
On August 17, 2023, Ms. James granted Ms. Shamice Thompson-Hairston power of attorney to make a Virginia property her "principal residence." See Exhibit A. And on August 30 and 31, 2023, through her attorney, Ms. James purchased this property in Norfolk, VA. In a Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Form 3047 and in mortgage documents, she reaffirmed this would be her primary residence, despite being a statewide public office holder in the state of New York at that same time and primarily residing in the state of New York. See Exhibit B.
In fact, a building permit issued on her New York property on July 15, 2024 lists her New
York property as the "JAMES RESIDENCE" and states "Remain Occupied":

Primary residence mortgages receive more favorable loan terms, including lower interest rates, than secondary residence mortgages. Lenders view secondary residence mortgages as significantly riskier, as a borrower is more likely to continue paying off a primary residence mortgage during any financial hardship. Interest rates on secondary residence mortgages are typically between 0.25-0.50% higher than their primary residence counterparts; however, this gap can widen depending on the lender. At the time of the 2023 Norfolk, VA property purchase and mortgage, Ms. James was the siting Attorney General of New York and is required by law to have her primary residence in the state of New York-even though her mortgage applications list her intent to have the Norfolk, VA property as her primary home. It appears Ms. James' property and mortgage-related misrepresentations may have continued to her recent 2023 Norfolk, VA property purchase in order to secure a lower interest rate and more favorable loan terms.

5. On or about August 17, 2020, JAMES, as sole borrower, purchased the three (3) bedroom,
(1) bathroom property located at 3121 Peronne Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23509 (the
'Peronne Property"), for approximately $137,000, financed with a mortgage loan of approximately $109,600 (Loan #4430025978) backed by Fannie Mae.
6. The loan was originated by OVM Financial under a signed Second Home Rider, which
required JAMES, as the sole borrower to occupy and use the property as her secondary residence, and prohibited its use as a timesharing or other shared ownership arrangement or agreement that requires her either to rent the property or give any other person any control over the occupancy or use of the property.
7. Despite these representations, the Peronne Property was not occupied or used by JAMES as a secondary residence and was instead used as a rental investment property, renting the
property to a family of (3).

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 7h

Brilliant

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 10h

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

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 7h

True. Although many farmers will plant next year because farmers are gamblers and that’s what they do!

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 12h

I feel like a broken record, but I have to keep saying it over and over again: a farmer bailout won’t do much of anything because the market is gone. There will be no incentive to plant next year.

The bailout will help payoff farmer debt to the banks. That’s all.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 8h

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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Publicize Resistance @nogutsnofreedom.bsky.social · 7h

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 10h

2500 events around the world for October 18!

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 12h

Oh, that’s too bad. They will likely only be able to teach what kim tells them they can teach.

The Gazette @thegazette.com · 13h

UNI lands $1.2M to train Iowa educators on teaching civics

A year after the University of Northern Iowa established its new Center for Civic Education in response to directives from the Board of Regents and lawmakers, the center this week landed a $1.22 million American History and Civics Education-Seminars grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

www.thegazette.com

Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 13h

Great read.

“The same range of ideologies found in civilian life exists within the ranks, and every service member has a duty to keep those views private while wearing the uniform. Turning our presence into political theater endangers the credibility of the entire force.”

Little Village @littlevillage.bsky.social · 13h

"Our country is at grave risk under a commander-in-chief and defense secretary who sow division within the ranks," writes an anonymous U.S. service member.

"If this continues, the military will not fall from outside attack; it will collapse from within, hollowed out by mistrust and division."

Letter from a service member: The U.S. military is entering dangerous political territory - Little Village

The following letter was submitted to Little Village by a service member who wishes to remain anonymous. Their identity has been verified by LV editors. As a service member with […]

littlevillagemag.com

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 13h

That’s hilarious. Truly. Thanks for a good laugh.

Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 13h

Maybe. Just maybe. Maybe she will inspire other Rs to show some spine.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

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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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 14h

How Mark Bray, author of the book on antifa, was targeted with death threats:

— Trump signs EO designating antifa as terrorists
— DHS memo warns about "antifa-aligned" individuals
— Far-right trolls target Bray on X
— TPUSA treasurer launches petition against Bray

www.wired.com/story/mark-b...

He Wrote a Book About Antifa. Death Threats Are Driving Him Out of the US

Rutgers historian Mark Bray is trying to flee to Spain after after an online campaign from far-right influencers was followed by death threats. He was turned back at the airport on his first attempt.

www.wired.com

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14h

Three charter school districts’ superintendents are among the highest paid in Texas.

The same three districts have also had failing or near-failing performance ratings in recent years.

With @texastribune.org

These Charter Superintendents Are Some of the Highest Paid in Texas. Their Districts Are Among the Lowest Performing.

Three charter school districts in Texas underreported the compensation paid to their top leaders. The same three districts have also had failing or near-failing performance ratings in recent years.

www.propublica.org

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 14h

Interesting read. I do hope at least some media are filming episodes using drone cameras. What viewers see from the ground POV seems bad. Zoom out, and it’s clear that often only a handful of people are involved.

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 14h

A look at Greg Bovino, the man auditioning for the role of Wilhelm Keitel in Trump 2.0. A California jury recently heard Bovino's testimony about an alleged assault on ICE agents by demonstrators and concluded in just minutes that he was a flaming liar.

Greg Bovino Emerges as Trump’s Man For Conjuring Up a Blue-City Insurrection

Elected officials, activists, and at least one former high-ranking Department of Homeland...

talkingpointsmemo.com

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

CARTOON OF THE DAY 😕🇺🇸

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 14h

And why would they?

NewsNation @newsnation.bsky.social · 17h

It is currently unknown whether the cemetery workers involved will face charges. #Border

Video: ICE agents clash with workers attempting to help man in river

It is currently unknown whether the cemetery workers involved will face charges.

www.newsnationnow.com

Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 14h

Smashing. Especially smashing the @nytimes.com. Absolutely worth reading.

Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 17h

We need to talk about Russell Vought – But Properly

Why certain mainstream outlets insist on sanitizing Vought as a devout “small government” conservative – and what actually animates his war against pluralistic democracy.

Some thoughts from my new piece:

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We need to talk about Russell Vought – But Properly

Why certain mainstream outlets insist on sanitizing Vought as a devout “small government” conservative – and what actually animates his war against pluralistic democracy

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The Media and Democracy Project @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social · 1d

Lachlan Murdoch bragged about Tubi in the opening of his 2024 statement to shareholders.

MESSAGE FROM
LACHLAN MURDOCH
Dear Shareholders,
Fiscal 2024 was marked by achievements across all our businesses, including delivering strong total company affiliate revenue growth each quarter from our ongoing renewals with distributors; extending Tubi's position as the most-watched free ad-supported TV streaming service in the United States; and generating strong ratings and share growth at FOX News.
The Murdochs love Tubi! Lachlan Murdoch

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 1d

I didn’t know that. I do use it, although I’ve heard of it. THANKS!

Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 1d

Am inclined to agree. On other hand, he’s never told the truth a minute in his life, so it’s possible he’s making it up himself.

Although he does seem so doddering that I can’t see how he’d have the energy.

Low energy.

Sad.

altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 1d

This is really embarrassing. And it shows how isolated they have him. The man holding the most powerful office in the history of the world is outside of reality. If Miller told him China launched a nuke… that’d probably be the end of it.

If anything is scary, it’s that.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 1d

Make a plan, people. This isn’t the time for the sidelines.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

Nationwide protests against Trump and the rise of fascism are taking place on Saturday, Oct. 18.

You can find a local protest here:

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 1d

And here is another one of the independent media sources I support.

Laura Belin @laurarbelin.bsky.social · 1d

Great speech. This especially resonated with me:
"I’d make it crystal clear in my writing where I was coming from so that there would be no ambiguity."
This has been my editorial policy from the beginning. It closes some mainstream media doors, but builds trust with my readers.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

New — I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.

I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 1d

A must read for our times. (Yes, I $ support her work.)

I get much of what I want and need to know almost entirely through independent media.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

New — I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.

I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:

Truth, morality and independence in journalism under the second Trump regime

My full remarks to students and faculty at Grennell College.

www.thehandbasket.co

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Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 1d

Hell. Wish I’d known.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 1d

New — I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.

I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:

Truth, morality and independence in journalism under the second Trump regime

My full remarks to students and faculty at Grennell College.

www.thehandbasket.co

Maureen Ogle @maureenogle.bsky.social · 1d

I have no clue but you win for for best question.