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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 1h

It’s a freaking epidemic all the way up the east coast.

MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 1h

So he doesn’t know anything about what the president is doing or saying, but he does know which Dems are promoting T-shirts for a rally next weekend?

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 2h

Okay, I really don’t want to keep talking about this, since frankly - I hate KP. She’s an example of toxic management, and I saw what she did to my friends.

But I’m really disturbed by the number of women, specifically white women on Threads and on here, justifying her cursing at staff.

Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 23h

Going to be honest: Threads going to bat for Katie Porter is one of the most 🫠 things I've seen today...

And really speaks to my ongoing belief we shouldn't stan politicians. At all.

Fellow Dems, hold politicians accountable for their work, not for who you THINK they are only on camera.

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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 3h

The man has clearly not watched The Pitt.

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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 3h

She immediately gives credit to the movement, the mark of a true leader

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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 4h

Not a priest but yeah.

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Costa Samaras @costasamaras.com · 13h

We're spending $20B to bail out Argentina, but they cut USAID down to the bone, causing deaths around the world. The entire budget of USAID, the whole agency, was $21B last year. Shameful.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 14h

The Trump administration confirmed that the U.S. bailed out Argentina.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had directly bought Argentine pesos in global currency markets in a bid to relieve pressure on the nation’s embattled President Javier Milei, a supporter of President Trump.

The U.S. just bailed out Argentina, Treasury Secretary confirms

The US Treasury has finalized a $20 billion financial rescue of Argentina, including a currency swap arrangement with the country's central bank.

www.washingtonpost.com

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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 14h

The protestors are so freaking annoying. As she said, go take it up with the president.

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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 15h

At the second “showing” for the Kamala Harris book talk at the Warner in DC. It’s been a week of mourning for my family in a devastating year for the country - but there is hope in this sold-out crowd.

A young woman holding the Kamala Harris book with an older woman in a campaign hoodie in a balcony above a book talk stage.

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 18h

The malicious prosecution of Attorney General Tish James is baseless.

And the indictment is not worth the paper it is written on.

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 16h

I give shit to Jeffries (and Schumer) when they suck, so it’s also important to recognize when they’re doing it right.

This is doing it right. More of this, indeed. *Everyone* involved in the corruption of this administration MUST face consequences for their actions.

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 17h

This is good, from Hakeem Jeffries. More of this please, in every conceivable forum:

"Sycophants who aid and abet the President’s vengeful schemes will not be able to hide from the serious legal consequences of their behavior. They will be held accountable."

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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 16h

I know the vibe on here is pro that dude running in Maine, but it’s a huge turnoff that the first line of his fundraising text is trashing Dems. What are you doing to stop fascism bro?

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 1d

WIC, which for decades has fed kids and new moms, could run out of funding within two weeks.

Furloughed federal workers are stressing about bills and seeing promised backpay threatened.

The regime’s mass deportation operation, however, continues on uninterrupted during the shutdown.

Priorities.

America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 1d

"While new moms worry about formula for their infants and furloughed federal workers stress about next month’s rent or mortgage, the administration’s mass deportation obsession will continue uninterrupted," writes @tusk81.bsky.social

This says everything about this administration’s priorities.

ICE Rages On During Shutdown As Federal Workers Go Without Paychecks and American Kids Face Potential Hunger

Priorities.

americasvoicecnn.substack.com

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

yeah, trump has made very clear that he doesn’t think black people deserve to be in jobs of influence! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

Trump Fires Black Officials From an Overwhelmingly White Administration

www.nytimes.com

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Alexander Abnos @anabnos.com · 2d

Hello! The Guardian is expanding our American soccer coverage. In the US, we're hiring:
• Reporters
• Asst. editor
• Audience editor
• Social video producer
• Sports biz reporter
These are all full-time, permanent, union positions.
www.theguardian.com/gnm-press-of...

The Guardian announces plans to expand its global soccer coverage ahead of 2026 men’s World Cup in North America

Combination of seven new roles, including six in the US, spanning sports and business coverage, visuals, video and more

www.theguardian.com

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 1d

I spent more than a decade at The Post. It was good to me and I was proud to work there. I’ve largely refrained from being critical since I left. But this framing of the special counsel probe is embarrassing and flatly wrong. Stunning, but not. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Jack Smith’s lawfare and James Comey’s arraignment on pathetically weak charges

Good people will be deterred from public service if they see a meaningful risk of winding up in jail afterward.

www.washingtonpost.com

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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 2d

The absolutely massive upswing in fury at the US we have caused by this inversion of soft power

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Andrea Pitzer @andreapitzer.bsky.social · 2d

Still true.

Andrea Pitzer @andreapitzer.bsky.social · Apr 25

They're making big mistakes, moving too quickly and burning bridges before they're capable of shutting down the opposition.

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Scientific American @sciam.bsky.social · 2d

The U.S. Supreme Court will determine whether Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, an ineffective and often harmful practice targeting LGBTQ+ youth, violates a therapist’s right to free speech

Supreme Court Weighs Ban on Scientifically Discredited ‘Conversion Therapy’

The U.S. Supreme Court will determine whether Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy, an ineffective and often harmful practice targeting LGBTQ+ youth, violates a therapist’s right to free speech

www.scientificamerican.com

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MaryBeth Hastings @mbhastings.bsky.social · 2d

The Trump regime wants to expand its war on women, girls, and others it deems inferior. It makes up nonsense terms to advance a radical right wing agenda.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 2d

US ‘undermining global health’ by threatening to strip funding from aid projects that do not fit its political agenda

Trump administration reported to be planning expansion of ‘global gag rule’ to halt any initiatives promoting diversity, equity and inclusion

www.theguardian.com

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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 2d

Horrific reporting from the AP on the Myanmar families watching their kids starve to death from Trump and Musk’s aid cuts apnews.com/article/myan...

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

apnews.com

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 2d

NEW: I spoke to clergy and faith leaders who've joined protests at the Chicago-area ICE facility.

Three say they've been shot with pepper balls, sometimes while praying.

All say ICE is also violating their religious freedom, and one is arguing it in court. religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

religionnews.com

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andré @838carlisle.bsky.social · 3d

outrageously, forty of these wins have come since michele kang became majority owner in march 2022, with 30 coming in the last two seasons

Washington Spirit @washingtonspirit.com · 3d

Joining the 💯 club!

Our match against San Diego Wave marked our 100th regular season win as a club 👏

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen says the law doesn't give President Trump more power to fire people during a shutdown and White House plans to do so are "vindictive."

Democrats united in effort to stop Trump's 'lawless activity,' says Sen. Van Hollen

Maryland Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen says the law doesn't give President Trump more power to fire people during a shutdown and White House plans to do so are "vindictive."

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