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Joseph In THEE OC @ocjoseph424.bsky.social · 1h

Now that the war is over, I hope the Israelí judicial system finally holds Netanyahu accountable for his massive corruption. Remember, there were weekly protests against him for months prior to 10/7.

Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 8h

Netanyahu tried to dodge his court appearance by claiming a major diplomatic visit was happening today. That turned out to be false. So he showed up in court and then claimed he needed to leave and rest due to bronchitis.

Confirmed by reporters who were there.

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Micah @rincewind.run · 4h

I think two things are true:

1. young republicans were always terrible and racist

2. young republicans become openly hitler-loving groypers is in fact a new and alarming development that is worth paying attention to

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 4h

The corpse of J.R.R. Tolkien needs to come back and maul these techbro fascists who keep stealing his names for their crypto fascism.

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 4h

They need to get over their identity politics of being coal miners first, ya know? I'm sure they will be welcome at the No Kings protests on Saturday.

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 4h

Oof. Yeah the percentages of Black and other non white communities exposed to lead through out of date housing and pipes, water sanitation, it's unreal.

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 4h

Rookie moves. At the very least wrap it up (better yet get a vasectomy). I'd be so much more pissed about an unplanned pregnancy than my husband cheating, like, you're stuck to the other person in a legal dispute for 18 years!

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

So, some MAGA jerks poured red paint on the rainbow crosswalk downtown before a pride walk, but the Austin Fire Department cleaned the paint off so the walk could happen.

Firefighters clean red paint off a rainbow crosswalk using water and brooms

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

I hate this stupid timeline

Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 1d

Just so everyone is clear, the main issue in the Supreme Court voting rights case tomorrow is whether it's racist against white people to enforce the Voting Rights Act.

I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

I learned about this today

Africana Studies at Penn @africanaupenn.bsky.social · 1d

106 years ago, one of the deadliest race massacres in American history took place in Elaine, Arkansas after Black farmers, seeking fair payment for their crops, organized through the Progressive Farmers and Household Union of America. #workersrights

106 years ago, one of the deadliest race massacres in American history took place in Elaine, Arkansas. Black farmers, seeking fair payment for their crops, organized through the Progressive Farmers and Household Union of America.

When their meeting was attacked by a group of white men, the confrontation left one white man dead. In response, white mobs, joined by federal troops, launched a days-long assault on the Black community, killing well over 100 Black men and women.

The headlines below show the cost to Black families and how a disinformation campaign was used to justify the violence against Black Americans. The claim, all too familiar, was that the Black organizers were trying to start a socialist revolution.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

Welp, time to cancel our family account. Gonna need to see if my ancient ipod still works. For the love of God, own physical media, folks!

Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 1d

Spotify is running recruitment ads for ICE and their owner is helping to develop military AI. Maybe hit that "cancel my account" button?

Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 2d

Spotify is now running recruitment ads for ICE.

It’s time to cancel your account.

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Erick Rees @erickrees1.bsky.social · 1d

Instead of focusing on that other TIME cover let’s reflect on one that will last way beyond you know who is gone. Mr George Floyd still matters. ❤️ 🙏 🕊️

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Skeptical Brotha 🏳️‍🌈 @skepticalbrotha.bsky.social · 1d

In a Federal Courtroom in Texas, Republicans Were Desperate to Keep Details of their Gerrymander Under Wraps www.democracydocket.com/analysis/in-...

In a Federal Courtroom in Texas, Republicans Were Desperate to Keep Details of their Gerrymander Under Wraps

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

www.democracydocket.com

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

A bit like this... some have actually been honest and called for the complete dissolution of Israel, which as a sovereign nation, seems real weird to call for, but antisemites gonna be antisemitic

a soccer field with a stadium in the background that says the day radio stand

Alt: a soccer field with a stadium in the background, goalpost being moved

media.tenor.com

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Krista D. Ball: Canada's Snarky Potato @kristadb1.bsky.social · 2d

Gentle reminder: I am seeing more "I cannot afford pet food" posts & if you might face this in the near future/now, I recommend checking your local area's subreddit and posting if anyone knows of local programs for pet food. Many areas have small under-the-radar charities that give out pet food.

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

Barefoot where? In the house or like, in the convenience store?

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

Same as it ever was

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

(ABC) - The Israel Defense Forces said its troops opened fire on Palestinians, killing five, after they allegedly violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Israel-Gaza live updates: 5 Palestinians killed in Gaza City for alleged ceasefire violation, IDF says

Israel on Tuesday identified two of the people whose remains were returned.

abcnews.go.com

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

This is it, 100%. The last 10+ years have taught many of us that you cannot care more about people than they care about themselves. Take care of yourself and your community, especially if you aren't rich, white, cis het Christian, FIRST.

Veronica McDonald @veronicamcdonald.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t care about you more than you care about yourself. If you’re an American farmer who was bankrupted/nearly bankrupted the last time Thump was in office and you voted for more of that this time, I don’t care if you go bankrupt and lose your farm. You actually don’t need to be in business tbh

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

Back on my morning walk bullshit!

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Chris Labarthe @chrislabarthe.bsky.social · 3d

Platner fans are a … Blue oyster cult

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STEMthebleeding @stemthebleeding.bsky.social · 1d

Ironically this is exactly why Democrats will not run on massive change.

Because they don't trust voters to understand that they have to vote in every election to KEEP that change.

Defense costs votes too, folks.

You'll never have single payer healthcare until you stop thinking votes are earned.

Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 2d

“Win every election” is not a viable strategy for preventing authoritarianism

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 1d

I think he might have forgiven me

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Emily McGranahan @mcgranahandle.bsky.social · 2d

My best little butthead got shaved, got antibiotics, and we trimmed all his gross claws and gave him a much needed bath.

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politiBOO! @politiburb.bsky.social · 2d

I don't want politicians to "talk normally", I like when my elected leaders sound more intelligent and calculated in their words than I do. I would be terrified if I could see myself in a political leader. I want them to be smarter than me, that's their job as a leader.

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