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Wiley Nickel @wileynickel.com · 1d

Three years ago, we proved that when the playing field is fair, Democrats win.

Now, MAGA Republicans in North Carolina are trying to rig the system through gerrymandering once more — because they know they can’t win in a fair fight.

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 22h

MTG broke with Trump over Epstein Files, Health Insurance and the GOP Shutdown. Now virulent Trump apologist Laura Loomer is breaking with the Regime over a Qatari Air Base in Idaho. Maybe they finally realize Trump is selling America to the highest bidder. Even to supporters of terrorism #ProudBlue

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 3h

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Please support the Charlotte Metro Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide

Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 23h

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 23h

Turning Point USA, the conservative group founded by activist Charlie Kirk, announced it will stage counterprogramming to the Super Bowl halftime show, which will be headlined by Bad Bunny.

Conservatives launch ‘All-American’ Super Bowl halftime show to rival Puerto Rican Bad Bunny

Turning Point USA, the conservative group founded by activist Charlie Kirk, announced it will stage counterprogramming to the Super Bowl halftime show, which will be headlined by Bad Bunny.

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 1d

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 1d

Americans at airports may see TSA videos blaming Democrats for the shutdown while assuring travelers efforts continue to avoid delays.

Shutdown battle plays out in airports as video blames Democrats

Americans at airports may see TSA videos blaming Democrats for the shutdown while assuring travelers efforts continue to avoid delays.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 1d

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation.

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 1d

ICE doesn’t deserve respect.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 2d

Six former Surgeons General, who were appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents, have written an op-ed titled "It's Our Duty to Warn The Nation about RFK Jr." Here's why.

Former Surgeon General explains why he published a warning about RFK Jr.

Six former Surgeons General, who were appointed by both Republican and Democratic presidents, have written an op-ed titled "It's Our Duty to Warn The Nation about RFK Jr." Here's why.

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 2d

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 2d

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 4d

So are we just gonna ignore that a white kid killed 2 teen girls because he was upset they insulted Charlie Kirk?

Imagine. JUST IMAGINE if this was an undocumented immigrant? But meanwhile I bet you’ve barely heard about this atrocity. SMH www.instagram.com/reel/DPewI1w...

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5d

This evening, President Trump is ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States. No officials from the federal government called me directly to discuss or coordinate.

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 5d

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 6d

The ICE agents deploying these are people without necessary training, those who couldn’t cut it in police training or didn’t want to join the military.

They are in this to hurt people and play Call of Duty on our streets, deploying chemical weapons on our neighbors as if they’re pressing L1.

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 6d

Remaining feds left the scene in a large caravan, deploying more tear gas straight into the crowd - and right at my feet - as they left.

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 6d

Get ready to read this new book by the great @barbmcquade.bsky.social
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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 11d

Working on a new book, “The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government.” Drawing from my experience as a prosecutor, the book offers ideas to take back our democracy and a vision for the future. Available June 9, 2026. Here’s the cover. What do you think?

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 6d

afspwalks.donordrive.com/participants...

Please support the Charlotte Metro Walk this fall to help #stopsuicide

Please support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Donate or register to walk!

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 7d

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Trump and Hegseth Gathered U.S. Military Leaders for an “Embarrassing” Rant
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Trump and Hegseth Gathered U.S. Military Leaders for an “Embarrassing” Rant

Defense officials were shocked at the cost and danger of assembling the military’s top officers to listen to meandering tirades.

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Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 8d

Hatch Act violation in plain sight.

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Chris Morran @themorrancave.bsky.social · 8d

So the U.S. government made a huge show about the alleged threat posed by TikTok's Chinese ownership....

Meanwhile a major American military contractor owned by Elon Musk has quietly accepted direct and indirect investment from China.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX Took Money Directly From Chinese Investors, Company Insider Testifies

The newly unsealed testimony marks the first time direct Chinese investment in the company has been disclosed, raising new questions about foreign ownership interests in one of America’s most importan...

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Melissa @msysue.bsky.social · 9d

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 9d

Known for her love of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall died on Wednesday at age 91 of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute announced on its Instagram page.

Jane Goodall, known for study of chimps, dies at 91

Known for her love of chimpanzees, Jane Goodall died on Wednesday at age 91 of natural causes, the Jane Goodall Institute announced on its Instagram page.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 9d

Elizabeth Stein has long been an anti-trafficking advocate but only revealed in recent years who trafficked her: Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Epstein survivor recounts the meeting that changed everything

Elizabeth Stein has long been an anti-trafficking advocate but only revealed in recent years who trafficked her: Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

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Scripps News @scrippsnews.bsky.social · 9d

The Better Business Bureau warns of a new scam that promises to deliver unclaimed relief money from the government — but is really just a trick to collect your personal data.

Be careful if you hear about an 'unclaimed relief check:' It's a scam

The Better Business Bureau warns of a new scam that promises to deliver unclaimed relief money from the government — but is really just a trick to collect your personal data.

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