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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 3h

History gives us plenty of examples of disease used as a weapon. There are fewer cases of governments deliberately using disease against their own citizens. We are living (or dying) through one right now.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Hundreds of U.S. students quarantined amid measles outbreaks

At least 270 unvaccinated kids are staying home from school as measles continues to spread nationwide. "Expect more," one expert said.

www.nbcnews.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2h

CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow embodied what a journalist should be: someone who holds power to account instead of capitulating to it.

Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.

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tired326.bsky.social @tired326.bsky.social · 1h

I hope all of these illegal kidnappings result in every detainee suing the government

Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 7h

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 1h

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SG Hendricks @sghendricks.bsky.social · 16h

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Nhol @nancyholan.bsky.social · 1h

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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 1h

Explaining Canadian Thanksgiving to Americans

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Link The Cat 🇨🇦 @linkthecat.bsky.social · 1h

He is truly a good man. 🇨🇦💪

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🍁🇨🇦Team Canada Forever🇨🇦🍁 @teamcanadaforever.bsky.social · 4h

“Happy Thanksgiving, Canada.”🇨🇦

— Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada

❤️🍁🇨🇦TEAM CANADA FOREVER🇨🇦🍁❤️
❤️🍁🇨🇦VIVE LE CANADA 🇨🇦🍁❤️

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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 2h

💙💙 TODAY 💙💙 - Protest, Food Drive, & Community

SUNDAY, OCT 12th • 2-4 PM
Irvine City Hall @ Alton Pkwy & Harvard Ave

Hosted by 50501 Orange County & OC Indivisible Coalition

FUND SCIENCE NOT CONSPIRACIES:
SCIENCE SAVES LIVES
AT THE WEEKLY RALLY FOR DEMOCRACY
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12TH | 2-4PM
IRVINE CITY HALL @ ALTON PKWY & HARVARD AVE

All are welcome!
This is a peaceful, family-friendly rally.

Please plan for a day - wear a hat, bring water, and consider leaving pets at home.

FOOD & BASICS
ESSENTIALS DRIVE
Community mutual aid in partnership with
OCRRN and United Across Borders
• SUGAR, SALT, OIL
• CEREAL, COFFEE
• PASTA, RICE, BEANS
• CANNED FOOD
• SOAP, TOOTHPASTE
• TOILET PAPER
• DIAPERS & WIPES
• MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
• DISH/LAUNDRY SOAP

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🍁GЯ3ƬΣ🇬🇧 @gr3te.art · 3h

#DianeKeaton #gr3tetag #RIP 💔

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Nhol @nancyholan.bsky.social · 1h

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Scott Edelman @scottedelman.bsky.social · 7h

Assuming I follow the lead of the Portland frog next weekend and wear my fish head to one of the No Kings rallies, and I do opt for a punning sign, I wonder whether the words should play off a Richard Nixon line and be —

A FISH ROTS
FROM THE HEAD DOWN
AND THERE'S SOMETHING FISHY
ABOUT DONALD TRUMP

On the left, octopus tentacles of yellow and red with suckers of green reaching through the wall out of a painting go a sailing shop. On the right, me with my head encased on a fish's, only my eyes, nose, and upper lip visible. The head of the mask is opalescent, with pinks, and blues, and greens, and large yellow and red eyes with black pupils. There's a large tail fin coming out the back, with red veins. There are also two green antennae. The wall is painted with waves of various blues.

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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · Aug 26

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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · Jul 9

(longer version, lower quality) #Epstein #Trump #Death
"The cameras on his tier are not working, the guards fell asleep. It seems almost impossible.."

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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 7h

Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, journalists have faced routine attacks by Moscow's forces — a threat now compounded by the spread of advanced drone technology that makes front-line reporting even more dangerous.

‘It flew straight at them’ – how Russian drone attack on Ukrainian and French journalists unfolded

Throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, journalists have faced routine attacks by Moscow's forces — a threat now compounded by the spread of advanced drone technology that makes front-line...

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✨️ Steph ✨️ @zapoo.bsky.social · 1d

I'm gonna need every government official to stand up as much as @govpritzker.illinois.gov ❤️

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 8h

The text states…
The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors….

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Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner.bsky.social · 2h

Federal judges are protecting We The People from a tyrannical president:

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thewakan.bsky.social @thewakan.bsky.social · 2h

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Nhol @nancyholan.bsky.social · 1h

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 3h

Listen to the response to this and look how easy it is to say it.

Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 3h

We have armed secret police kidnapping people off the street based on the color of their skin.

When we win: we will haul them before a Senate committee. The masks will come off. There will be consequences.

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Nhol @nancyholan.bsky.social · 1h

OMG love this band!!💕🇨🇦

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leftwingmusicfrank.bsky.social @leftwingmusicfrank.bsky.social · 1h

Resist Fascism
End Genocide and Pay Reparations For Committing Genocide
Abolish ICE
Fight Oligarchy
Confront the Military-Industrial-Prison Complex
Vulture Capitalism is Destroying the World
The Trump Fascist Racist Regime Must Fall
Stay Woke Forever Like Jesus

Today's Song
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Dropkick Murphys "We Shall Overcome" (Music Video)

YouTube video by Dropkick Murphys

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