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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2d

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.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 1d

Yuuuuup.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 1d

It’s funny. This is early for council. VM noting that only a few bills remain.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 1d

Vice Mayor asking CMs not to leave so that they don’t lose quorum. Lots of folks already left.

One CM huffing as she left well earlier that “We have done everything but the business of government tonight” to either no one, us council nerds, or the lobbyists still hanging out on the middle.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 1d

Shoutout tonight at council for verbs.

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manaen @themanaen.bsky.social · 2d

Federal programs going away? Sounds like a good time to relieve costs on Nashvillians and provide free transportation using dollars we have locally!! At least just mail out Journey Passes to everybody making under 300% above the poverty line.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 2d

It’s the best way to be self-righteous without actually doing anything. Learn nothing about people and places! Sassily dismiss entire regions of people who have little or no representation in government!

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 3d

Folks, I think this race is gonna be a big deal. 🦞

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 11d

I think Disney got spooked by the chilly reception to “Solo,” but took the wrong lessons from that. It’s funny because they didn’t go uncanny valley with Mon Mothma.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 11d

a man in a suit and tie is talking to another man in a suit .

Alt: John Travolta saying to Nic Cage “It’s like looking in a mirror, only not.” From the American cinema masterpiece “Face-Off.”

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 13d

Still looking for that opt-out button.

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The People's Fabric @peoplesfabric.com · 13d

Yes, arresting a journalist for doing their job is a big flashing red light. But I don't want people to forget the whole reason everyone is out there.

This is what I saw inside:

Four holding rooms. Two smaller rooms were being used for holding protesters. Two larger rooms held ICE/CBP captives.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 13d

Maybe this is one of those posts. The one person who sees me posting at this silly hour: beware.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 13d

One of the stupider parts of this specific corner of social media (here or formerly Twitter) is that you’ll sometimes see posts that seem entirely reasonable. Maybe good, in fact.

But if you only knew the context, you’d realize just how absurd it was.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 13d

The post I’m seeing you’re not cussing *at* an elected official. Maybe that’s a different one.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 13d

Hope you’re able to get some sleep tonight. Glad y’all are safe.

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · 25d

It’s a real disappointment that this didn’t stick before. The article in the next post down provides interesting historical context.

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 25d

When you get a vaccine or a medical checkup, we expect the healthcare worker to wash their hands and wear gloves.

We should think the same about wearing masks in medical settings. Viruses can spread pre-symptomatically; masks are another effective infection control measure.

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Seth Stern @seth-stern.bsky.social · 28d

If you’re a national news reporter who printed ICE’s bullshit version of events yesterday, you have a responsibility to also report the truth now that local independent journalists figured it out for you.

And if you’re not, you can still donate to @unraveledpress.com

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 28d

New, w/ @mulchy.bsky.social & @djbyrnes1.bsky.social:

ICE shot & killed an immigrant in the Chicago suburbs yesterday.

Then they immediately gave a misleading account of events.

Chicago erupted in chaos and a father who lived here for decades is dead. This is what really happened:

What happened to Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez

Immigration agents shot and killed an unarmed 38-year-old father outside Chicago on Friday—and their initial narrative of events was quickly disproven by videos captured by witnesses.

unraveledpress.com

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · Sep 11

Ben Shapiro tried to deny it's a genocide in Gaza to Charlamagne on The Breakfast Club. So I went on the show today to explain why Shapiro got the definition of genocide wrong, & point out that he uses the G-word for Syria & the Uyghurs, which are nowhere near as genocidal as Gaza.

Enjoy:

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onion person @junlper.beer · Sep 11

wow! almost like the right has an intentional habit of blaminf minority groups for actions, the same groups they coincidently think should be “eradicated”

Ari Drennen @aridrennen.bsky.social · Sep 11

PSA: never trust Crowder

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · Sep 10

One of the scarier things about our current moment is just how fractured our sources for information are. But also how fractured our understanding of the world around us is.

Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · Sep 10

When a right-wing man murdered Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota, progressives asked MAGA to tone down the rhetoric to prevent more violence. Within hours of Kirk’s murder, motive still unknown, the right is demanding that the government wage a campaign of violence against their enemies.

Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · Sep 9

Just a periodic reminder that a VHS player is called a “VCR,” a name becoming lost to time.

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · Sep 4

On the topic of “our” duty to persuade abusers, a tale:

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THE FINGER-TAKER’S SON

Whenever the king became displeased with one of his subjects, he would send out his soldiers, and before long the offender would find themselves in the basement of the king’s finger-taker.

Guy Trivago @convolutedname.bsky.social · Sep 4

Apparently he's really saying "liberals need to befriend conservatives for the greater good" which is so pundit brained I can't even

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · Sep 4

Glad to see folks working to meet the moment.

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Sep 4

BREAKING: New York Governor Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to anyone who requests them, regardless of age or underlying conditions.

VACCINES FOR ALL: Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to sign an executive order allowing pharmacists to prescribe and administer Covid-19 vaccines to New Yorkers who request them, according to plans shared exclusively with Playbook. The Democrat’s executive order will mirror actions taken by other blue state governors this week to protect access to the latest Covid vaccine.

The Food and Drug Administration has only granted limited approval of the jab for older adults and individuals considered to be high-risk. That’s prompted Democratic leaders to create their own vaccine guidance and explore ways they can legally protect access to the shot for everyone.

“By signing this EO, Governor Hochul is making it clear that when Washington Republicans play politics with public health, New Yorkers will still be able to make their own health care decisions and get the care they need from trusted providers in their community,” Hochul spokesperson Kara Cumoletti said in a statement to POLITICO.

This morning, POLITICO Pro reported that the Hochul administration is reviewing potential solutions to the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict vaccine access. However, a long-term fix may require legislative changes by lawmakers either through a special session, or when they return to the state Capitol in January.

“This temporary order will ensure seamless access while the Governor works with the Legislature on a long-term solution to safeguard preventive care and vaccines,” Cumoletti added. — Katelyn Cordero

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Miller @millerwey.bsky.social · Sep 3

So many things happening have me thinking that we’ll need a Reconstruction-level effort when we’re on the other side, but we’ll actually need to complete the job.

High Country News @highcountrynews.org · Sep 3

Firefighting veterans believe the management team overseeing fire crews played a key role in handing team members over to immigration authorities, shares Stateline.

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Firefighters question leaders’ role in ICE raid near Bear Gulch Fire - High Country News

Firefighting veterans believe the management team overseeing fire crews played a key role in handing team members over to immigration authorities.

www.hcn.org

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