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Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘

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Democrat 🔵 Tenn.🫘 #resist 🔥 I did not vote for the rapist. Licensed Massage Therapist 💆🏻‍♀️ Registered Dental Hygienist (ret.) 5th degree🥋 Artist 🎨 Aquarian ♒️ ⚤ 💖💜💙 #SAsurvivor #suicidesurvivor Dolphins 🐬 are my spirit animal. 🏳️‍🌈 safe zone Slava Ukraini!🇺🇦

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Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 22d

MEANWHILE:

Release the fucking Epstein files.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 2h

Sending billions to Argentina while laying off Americans at home.

Letting Qatar build a base on US soil coz they bribed Trump with a plane and are investing billions in his personal business ventures.

Doesn’t seem like “America First”, does it?

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Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 29m

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The Comfort of Certainty

How White Christianity Chose Trump Over Jesus

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Truth.

Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 1h

To all the Americans losing their jobs and farmers losing their farms, take comfort in the fact that the people in Argentina are doing great.

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Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 37m

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let’s laugh at the sad loser who didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize

and let’s congratulate the woman who did.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 2h

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The Poorly Kept Secret

Why Does it Feel Like Republicans Don’t Actually Want to Reopen the Government?

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Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 59m

I need to clarify it seems. EMMER said the “Epstein files were a non issue”. “Rape of young girls” which is the truth of the Epstein files was my spin. At any case fuck Emmer with a hot iron.

Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 1h

Get some rest. So jealous. Share more pics please.

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Machine Pun Kelly @kellyscaletta.bsky.social · 3h

Fresh-milled sourdough loaf.

Looks like I could have scored it a bit better, but I'm learning. Still seems very edible.

Need to cool it before I cut it.

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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 1d

The creation of an indelible memory: 🔊 #AGoodPlace

Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...

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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 6h

Dog that boings: #AGoodPlace

Source: www.reddit.com/r/MadeMeSmil...

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 3h

IDK is she called him or not, but I seriously doubt she said this.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Trump: "The person who actually got the Nobel Prize called today, called me, and said 'I'm accepting this in honor of you, because you really deserved it.' A really nice thing to do. I didn't say 'Then give it to me, though.'"

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Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 3h

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Live updates: Budget office says ‘substantial’ firings of federal workers have started

The White House budget office said Friday that mass firings of federal workers have started in an attempt to exert more pressure on Democratic lawmakers as the government shutdown continues.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 9h

🚨 The Fake-CIP is now turning its sights on the childhood vaccine schedule — tinkering with timing and “alternatives.”

💉 Bottom line: Vaccines save lives, and messing with the schedule will put more kids at risk.

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CDC panel announces plans to assess childhood vaccines

The group of outside experts will also consider shot ingredients like aluminum, as well as the timing and order of vaccines, according to a document posted on the agency’s website.

www.politico.com

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 7h

1. do not send read receipt
2. forward to personal email
3. wait for union language before responding
4. download docs (eOPF etc) quickly; expect to lose network access
5. ensure a non-gov email way to access mypay and other benefits
6. book Dr appointments and Rx filled

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 7h

Vought posted on X that RIFs have begun. We have not heard of them impacting CDC, or if this is another bluff to induce more trauma and terror before a long weekend. Nevertheless, some tips to prepare if you get a RIF notice below 👇

www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/t...

Trump administration begins layoffs of federal workers amid government shutdown

The Trump administration and Republicans have sought to blame Democrats for the government shutdown, and any negative fallout from it.

www.cnbc.com

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 4h

We are reaching the tipping point with continued measles outbreaks throughout the U.S. If they continue (bad news: under this administration, that's nearly guaranteed), we are at risk of losing our elimination status. What that means in the info-graphic, below.

Infographic saying:
Measles Alert. The US is approaching a tipping point - we may lose our measles elimination status.
What is "Measles Elimination"?
"Elimination means no continuous endemic transmission of measles for <12 months despite importations. The U.S. was declared to have eliminated measles in 2000. But elimination is not "forever" - if the virus begins sustained transmission again, the status can be revoked.
Why the US is now at risk:
2025 is seeing the highest measles caseload in decades - over 1,544 confirmed cases as of Sept. 30. Many outbreaks are clustering in under-vaccinated communities. Measles is extremely transmissible, so her immunity needs very high coverage (>92-95%) to block sustained spread.
What losing elimination means - and why it matters:
Measles becomes endemic again: regular spread, more severe outcomes, and greater health impact. The public health burden increases; contact tracing, outbreak response, surveillance costs, and strain on local health systems.

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Shannon Heffernan @shannonheffernan.bsky.social · 4h

I'm very concerned for my fellow Chicago journalist Debbie Brockman. I hope we hear news about what has happened to her soon.

Gregory Pratt @royalpratt.bsky.social · 6h

Journalism is not a crime. Free Debbie Brockman!

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/10/w...

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

www.chicagotribune.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5h

CHICAGO — WGN News editor/producer Debbie Brockman grabbed by Trump’s ICE goons.. who then intentionally ram a bystander’s car as they peel away.

More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6h

A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 7h

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 3h

Bullshit…..

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Dr Oz: "Drugs for lung diseases are discounted massively. The president highlighted 650%. Significant discounts ... "

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Leslie 🦋🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🫘 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 3h

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado revived Venezuela's opposition - www.reuters.com/world/americ...

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Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 6h

For her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela‼️ The Noble Committee has announced Venezuela’s opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as this years NOBLE PEACE PRIZE WINNER‼️

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 4h

Benny, man the fuck up. I get death threats against me and my family regularly. It's part of reaching a large audience. If you can't take it find another job.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Pam Bondi held a news conference today with right-wing influencer Benny Johnson to highlight a threat made against him

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 8h

#WarRavagedPortland

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 4h

Yesterday they were shooting priests in the head with rubber bullets. Today they're arresting journalists. If you have anyone in your life who doesn't regularly follow the news and doesn't understand how bad things are and how bad they're about to get, you need to tell them right now. Time is short.

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