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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKING: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.”

She was lauded for being a “key, unifying figure" in the once deeply divided opposition to the Maduro regime.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, winning recognition as a woman “who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness.” The former op...

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Jax (the original) @jacqueline321.bsky.social · 5h

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A Chicago journalist was thrown to the ground, cuffed, taken away by ICE agents in an unmarked car. Do NOT turn away! Please! #debbiebrockman #iceraids #chicago #jbpritzker #america

TikTok video by Jeff Pearlman

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DrJX1555 @drjx1555.bsky.social · 5h

Yes.
There are some VERY RACIST Cops and ppl who live in New Jersey and New York.

youtu.be/iK71xf1bQ1Q?...

Cops Beat & Sexually Assault Black Man Recovering from Brain Surgery, Allegedly

YouTube video by Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 12h

Terrorism In America, Brought to
You By Right Wing Nut Jobs,ICE
And Chump......

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 1d

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Tony Pentimalli @tonywriteshere.bsky.social · 23h

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Dennis Koch @dejayk.bsky.social · 1d

Wyoming library director wins $700,000 after being fired for defending LGBTQ+ books

Terri Lesley has won $700,000 after she was fired for refusing to remove #LGBTQ+ books.

www.advocate.com/news/wyoming...

Wyoming library director wins $700,000 after being fired for defending LGBTQ+ books

Terri Lesley has won $700,000 after she was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books.

www.advocate.com

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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 1d

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 19h

He also must have been threatened or paid big bucks to quietly walk off into the sunset.

Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 1d

During the shutdown….will Mike Johnson’s “adopted son,” be moving back in with them? During a crisis, kids often want to go back home to “mom” and “dad.” I jest. You know he hasn’t spoken to those freaks since he left.

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Chelle 🔵 @chelle78.bsky.social · 20h

www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...

I’m just glad it went to someone standing up for democracy instead of tearing it apart!

Nobel peace prize 2025 live: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela

US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 20h

It went to a deserving pro democracy leader.

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 21h

“Very, very unfair and even worse than Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl. Your favorite president was snubbed for someone who’s not even American.” www.reuters.com/world/venezu...

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Henry Marx @henrymrx.bsky.social · 21h

The #Nobel committee had a difficult decision to make. Give it to a whining petulant crybaby or someone who actually deserved it? They made the right call.

Also DONALD #TRUMP IS IN THE #EPSTEIN FILES BECAUSE HE MESSED AROUND WITH LITTLE GIRLS!

Don't get distracted.

#epsteinlist #epsteinfiles

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Ian Collins @icoll.bsky.social · 21h

A kick in the teeth for the senile orange baboon, well done Maria Corina Machado standing for all the good things he doesn’t

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 21h

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado on.ft.com/4nTWp5l

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to María Corina Machado

Win for Venezuela’s main opposition leader dashes the hopes of US President Donald Trump

on.ft.com

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 20h

The news gave me more joy than I have had in quite a while.

Boricuabc2 @boricuabc2.bsky.social · 20h

Current scene in the WH after they have learned someone who is fighting for democracy and against authoritarianism won the Noble peace price

several bottles of ketchup are lined up on a table

ALT: several bottles of ketchup are lined up on a table

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A Republic If You Can Keep It @arepublicif.bsky.social · 20h

I can’t understand why he didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize.

The #GOP clearly thinks it is peaceful to rape children.

And peaceful to drag people from bed.

And zip-tie kids.

And throw people to the ground.

And invade cities.

And prosecute your enemies.

And react violently to protest.

#NoKings

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Front Row Seat 🇺🇦 @frontrowseat.bsky.social · 20h

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 20h

I am so relieved.

Henry Edwards 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 🇺🇦 🔵 @henryedwards3.bsky.social · 20h

Trump's quest for Nobel Peace Prize falls short despite high-profile nominations

apnews.com/article/dona...

Trump's quest for Nobel Peace Prize falls short despite high-profile nominations

President Donald Trump has been passed over for the Nobel Peace Prize, despite efforts from Republicans and world leaders.

apnews.com

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 20h

I am relieved with this choice.

Grumpy Brian🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇮🇪🇪🇺 @brian770.bsky.social · 20h

Oh is man baby going to be upset 🤣

Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 20h

Love The Boss.

M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 20h

Agree Bruce,Remember Last
Summer When Chump was riding
In The Garbage Truck,Well He
Should've Jumped in The Back.....

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Diana 💙 @jstmeinmo.bsky.social · 20h

and many of us, wish we could fire her…

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 20h

Roberts Is Just As Responsible For Chump As Chump Is ! Both Have
Failed This Country.......

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 1d

So proud of my AG.

Mickey Kuhns @mickeykuhns.bsky.social · 1d

'I'M FEARLESS': New York Attorney General Letitia James vowed to "fight these baseless charges aggressively” after being indicted on charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution.

THIS, this right here is what weaponizing the justice system looks like… 🤬