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writer, retired educator, atheist, center-left/progressive politics, helper, background actor in film (see me in OPUS), author of 2 ebooks: LITTLE TEXAS; PEASE RIVER REVIVAL, pen name: Nancy Jean NO DMs!! https://www.write-in.net/about-nancy-jean

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 49m

“Oh my god… I have no words.”

Listen to the emotional moment this year’s laureate Maria Corina ( finds out she has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Kristian Berg Harpviken, Director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, shared the news.

NobelPrize #NobelPeacePrize

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 2h

My quote of the day

We have managed to unite a country tearing down the barriers the regime built to divide us. Ours is a fight of a nation united against a criminal tyranny, in defense of its human rights, freedom, and democracy. That is why we have no alternative but victory

María Corina Machado

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David Gura @davidgura.bsky.social · 3h

The Norwegian Nobel Committee, in a statement announcing its decision to recognize Maria Corina Machado with the Nobel Peace Prize for 2025:

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1h

“.. Those fleeing by car would be directed to secondary roads, to clear others for the incoming army, with a map already available showing the towns where they can seek refuge.”

@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/business/aer...

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2h

Page One in Chicago.

@chicago.suntimes.com

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 22m

Matt Randolph

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reckoningmuse.bsky.social @reckoningmuse.bsky.social · 9h

It was difficult to witness Ms. Bondi’s abhorrent lack of class & character on full display She embodied contempt for the Constitution/rule of law. Watching her, the words that came to mind were political pornography-shameless exploitation dressed up as public service. Her disgrace is self-inflicted

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Ebony Noor! I love garden season! ✊🏿 @darlingebony.bsky.social · 13h

When people say they don't understand white privilege. This is the ultimate example of white privilege. A 34-time convicted felon can become POTUS and then go after the Black Attorney General who prosecuted him for another case. No Black person, not even President Obama, has that privilege or power.

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 15h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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anita72.bsky.social @anita72.bsky.social · 15h

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 53m

If you are a paying subscriber to The Washington Post, this is what you get.

If you are a free subscriber to Democracy Docket, this is what you get.

Support independent, pro-democracy media. Sign up now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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nancyjeanvp.bsky.social @nancyjeanvp.bsky.social · 26m

If we get another chance to do democracy right,

Every community rural, urban, suburban, and lowest income residential districts must have rebuilt/renovated or new public schools K-16. The schools must be the most beautiful and tech-smart buildings in the communities. Top priority.

#PublicEducation

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 9h

One thing we've learned from the American judicial system: The first 34 felonies are on the house*.

*Terms and conditions may apply. See prosecutors for details if you're not white. Or rich.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10h

Sometimes we need a moment, but if you tune out completely, they win. Fascism doesn’t need your support, just your silence.

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Jay @pescado70.bsky.social · 19h

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8h

Reporting live from Chicago, there’s no “hellscape” I’d rather be in.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 6h

Post this everywhere‼️
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RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES

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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 3h

Nobel Peace Prize goes to Antifa Latina. Nice.

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KEW @kidadaewilliams.com · 1h

Inside the Allen County Public Library, a group of African American genealogists is helping people in Fort Wayne, IN, uncover their roots and preserve their stories.

www.21alivenews.com/2025/10/09/a...

African American Genealogical Society shares success stories, helping people find ‘family they never knew’

If you’ve ever tried tracing your family’s roots, you know how tricky it can be to uncover your own history.

www.21alivenews.com

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nancyjeanvp.bsky.social @nancyjeanvp.bsky.social · 46m

The #DementedOldFool does not care (he's a narcissistic psychopath), he hasn't the mental acuity to solve problems, he focuses on actions that benefit his crime family, and more important the #GOPFascists do not care about the people who voted for them.

nancyjeanvp.bsky.social @nancyjeanvp.bsky.social · 50m

But is this stereotyping or are we pointing out the enormous power that the GOP has in Texas?

I've no doubt that millions in TX vote against GOP control, but voter suppression and gerrymandering etc are the GOP's tools for keeping power.

I've big family ties to Texas.

nancyjeanvp.bsky.social @nancyjeanvp.bsky.social · 56m

This accusation reminds me of the 1960s when (in our southern white evangelical fundamentalist churches) every Black person was labeled "traitor" and "communist". Partly in backlash to the Civil Rights laws. Partly because "the blacks are not grateful for what we've done for them."

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1h

The South Carolina GOP is pushing for one of the nation’s strictest abortion bans. If passed, the bill would:
✅Make abortion a felony equivalent to homicide
✅Narrow the legal definition of contraceptives
✅Criminalize sharing information about abortion
https://bit.ly/47ipe5t

New Attack on Free Speech: South Carolina GOP Wants to Criminalize Sharing Abortion Info