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Abbi Lichtenstein @abbij1961.bsky.social · 2h

Reminder! Trump and Republicans are more interested in inflicting pain on the American people than lowering health care costs. They rather would give tax breaks to billionaires and give $20B to Argentina. Dems though want to provide affordable healthcare to Americans!

#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5h

We got $20 billion for Argentina though.

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 10h

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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 8h

Here’s the thing. We still have the power (probably) to say that this image must not be what America is. We still have the power to say “fuck no, we refuse to allow this to be what the streets of America look like.” Attend a “No Kings” rally this Saturday. And then vote in 2026.

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MB Weaver @michaelweaversr.bsky.social · 19h

I have been a card carrying member of Antifa for ever and have yet to get a check. I hope when she uncovers our founders we can get back pay.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21h

AG Bondi: "We're gonna get to the funding of antifa, we're gonna get to the root of antifa, and we're gonna find and charge all of those people who are causing this chaos in Portland and all these other cities across our country."

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 1d

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“Dance to the music” @aceofmalts.bsky.social · 1d

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 1d

Janet Mills has announced a run for U.S. Senate. If elected, she would be 85 at the end of her first time.

If you care about democracy, generational renewal, and leadership that actually serves working people—You should want new leadership in Graham Platner.
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79-Year-Old Janet Mills Launches Senate Run—Why We Must Choose Graham Platner Instead

U.S. Marine Veteran Graham Platner (41) represents a new hope and the voice of the American people—it's time to elect him as our next U.S. Senator from Maine

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MB Weaver @michaelweaversr.bsky.social · 1d

Getting my Frog costume today! Can't wait, thanks world you support is needed and appreciated.

Bob Lawrence 💙 @trumpluvsobama.bsky.social · 1d

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 1d

If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then we’ll do the work right here the Bronx.

The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. People’s lives are at stake.

And that’s why we’re fighting back.

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Blue Wave @votebiue.bsky.social · 1d

Even the animals aren’t safe….

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 1d

1. In 2022, Jeff Bezos promised to give away the majority of his wealth during his lifetime.

It is not going well.

Since making the pledge, his net worth has almost doubled to $240 billion.

Meanwhile, he has given less than $5 billion to charity.

Jeff Bezos Can’t Give Away His Money

Maybe he should ask his ex-wife.

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MB Weaver @michaelweaversr.bsky.social · 1d

Seems like a valid follow up question from a reporter who might actually read the stuff before an interview and be able to press these people on lies

Earthbound420 @earthbound420.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Micro Mike 💥🤬

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Earthbound420 @earthbound420.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Micro Mike 💥🤬

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

we’ll see how his mayoral tenure shakes out but i am convinced that Mamdani has the juice. not just the charisma to win an election but the temperament to govern and the measured pragmatism of someone who genuinely believes what they’re saying and wants to accomplish real things.

Inside the Improbable, Audacious and (So Far) Unstoppable Rise of Zohran Mamdani

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, color me shocked.

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MB Weaver @michaelweaversr.bsky.social · 1d

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Al Jazeera English's The Listening Post examines Israel’s systematic smearing and targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza over the last two years in their special episode, “Smear. Kill… | Com...

Al Jazeera English's The Listening Post examines Israel’s systematic smearing and targeting of Palestinian journalists in Gaza over the last two years in their special episode, “Smear. Kill. Repeat.,”...

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 2d

🚨 Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago answers this question brilliantly. 1/2

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MB Weaver @michaelweaversr.bsky.social · 2d

Well put! Preach on!

Afra Kroon 🇳🇱 @afrakroon.bsky.social · 2d

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

Don Lemon interviews a Chicago native who is not pleased with the federal takeover.

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🌊Scott the Process🌊 @scotttheprocess.bsky.social · 3d

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 2d

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MB Weaver @michaelweaversr.bsky.social · 2d

Not to get too deep but can you imagine the additional grief on these poor hostages when Bibi justifies the murder of 6O k plus. The guilt will be awful. This right wing world of vengeance and military is just so terrible. My heart goes out to them. I hope people are there for them.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 3d

“With your patient and rigorous work, you can act as a barrier against those who, through the ancient art of lying, seek to create divisions in order to rule by dividing,” he said. “You can be a bulwark of civility against the quicksand of approximation and post-truth...”

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Pope urges news agencies to stand as bulwark against lies, manipulation and post-truths

Pope Leo XIV has encouraged international news agencies to stand firm as a bulwark against the “ancient art of lying” and manipulation.

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 3d

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Israel's genocide in Gaza has been the deadliest violence against journalists ever recorded. Israel has killed over 270 journalists and media workers since launching its assault two years ago in…...

Israel's genocide in Gaza has been the deadliest violence against journalists ever recorded. Israel has killed over 270 journalists and media workers since launching its assault two years ago in Octo...

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