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Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1h

Every time someone makes me read something Peter Thiel said it’s like “Scrooge McDuck is Jesus Christ and Huey, Dewey, and Louie are Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel and Daisy is Mary Magdalene and that’s why women voting has lowered American sperm count.”

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 19h

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 5h

Democrats are captive to outdated etiquette. It’s endangering democracy | Ryan W Powers

The establishment left’s attachment to rigid rules leaves the party out of touch and failing to meet the moment

www.theguardian.com

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Jeff @mrjeffteacher.bsky.social · 5h

"They're just doing their jobs" doesn't hold up past the regime that controls the courts. The rest of the world will hold you to their local standards right now. In Canada we think ICE is no better than the KGB

a man in a military uniform is wearing a helmet .

ALT: a man in a military uniform is wearing a helmet .

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Jeff @mrjeffteacher.bsky.social · 10h

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How to stop authoritarianism across the globe: a conversation with President Obama

YouTube video by Obama Foundation

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 15h

Good people need to start outing their ICE family members, neighbors, and community members.

They need to be made into pariahs in the places decent Americans gather.

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 15h

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 22h

This is what it looks like when your community stands up.

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 1d

Unbearably violent images from Downtown Chicago where a classical music concert was played on the Chicago River. This is too elegant and magical to be seen.

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hannah @hannahkateboast.bsky.social · 1d

obsessed with the antifascist frogs in Portland, I hope they continue to multiply 🙏

Person in frog costume with poster saying 'frogs together strong'

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Jeff @mrjeffteacher.bsky.social · 17h

Imagine if the GOP hadn't been working so hard against him

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🇨🇦 NanaGale @nanagale.bsky.social · 1d

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 1d

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 18h

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 17h

The “rushed” deal was handed to a firm with “no track record” as a federal contractor, a rival’s lawsuit alleges.

How a new firm with DHS ties won a $915 million contract to help immigrants "self-deport"

The “rushed” deal was handed to a firm with “no track record” as a federal contractor, a rival's lawsuit alleges.

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Sandieglo @sandieglo.bsky.social · 1d

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Jason Adams @jamnpp.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes there's so much beauty in the world,... I feel like I can't take it. And my heart is just going to cave in.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c

Tweet from Fred Wellman: “Weird. I was told it’s a war zone.”
Below is a Time Out Chicago post showing a scenic city skyline at sunset with the text: “Chicago has been voted the Best Big City in the U.S. for the ninth consecutive year.”

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Cartoon by John Deering.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 22h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.