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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 42m

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PingTech @pingtech.bsky.social · 40m

This is America.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2h

Bessent’s friends have huge investments in Argentina.

Elon Musk does too.

Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.

There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.

One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2h

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PingTech @pingtech.bsky.social · 49m

What a spiteful, hateful man-baby.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 52m

Trump: "Boston had a bad mayor who at least is a reasonable IQ person. Most of them are low IQ. I mean, what's going on in Chicago ... "

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 3h

Here's how differently-abled and disabled folks can join No Kings 2: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS for Differently-Abled and Disabled Friends · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 8h

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Tori Foote @toriatheisttori.bsky.social · 1d

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 4h

Maybe Mike meant "stood on" Capitol Police?

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6h

Bring as many American flags to No Kings as you can.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Scalise refers to No Kings as the "Hate America Rally"

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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 1h

Ok. Who did this?😂😂😂

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2h

He gives $20 Billion of OUR dollars to bailout Argentina without consulting Congress or the American people. Does that seem like the actions of a KING to you?

Join us & let him know just what you think about that this Saturday, 10/18

#NoThronesNoCrownsNO_KINGS 👑

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 22h

“Whether we’re talking about the CPB closing because of loss of public funding, or emergency alert systems, there has been a disinvestment in information that is vital to keeping communities not only informed but safe and connected.” www.niemanlab.org/2025/10/how-...

“How can we help?” The Engaged Journalism Exchange aims to create belonging through media

"We don't see the news business as a connection business or an experience business. There's a ton of opportunity there."

www.niemanlab.org

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 22h

TOMORROW: SCOTUS will hear oral arguments in a case that could eliminate a key voting protection for minority voters to elect their preferred representatives. With fair elections and congressional control on the line, here's what you need to know:

Fair Elections — and Perhaps Control of Congress — at Stake as SCOTUS Hears Challenge to VRA

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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CNN @cnn.com · 21h

The forecast for the powerful and deadly storm that battered small communities in western Alaska over the weekend was likely made worse by a lack of weather data triggered by the Trump administration’s cuts.

Lack of weather data due to Trump’s budget cuts impacted forecast for deadly Alaska storm | CNN

The forecast for the powerful and deadly storm that battered small communities in western Alaska over the weekend was likely made worse by a lack of weather data triggered by the Trump administration’...

www.cnn.com

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PingTech @pingtech.bsky.social · 21h

Not.
Surprised.

Kansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 21h

Kansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat | #ksleg via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/10/14/k...

Kansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat • Kansas Reflector

Politico reports the chairman and vice chairman of Kansas Young Republicans participated in racist, antisemitic encrypted chats with GOP political peers.

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Kansas Reflector @kansasreflector.com · 21h

Kansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat | #ksleg via @kansascarpenter.bsky.social kansasreflector.com/2025/10/14/k...

Kansas Young Republicans shut down after Politico report on racist, violent encrypted chat • Kansas Reflector

Politico reports the chairman and vice chairman of Kansas Young Republicans participated in racist, antisemitic encrypted chats with GOP political peers.

kansasreflector.com

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PingTech @pingtech.bsky.social · 21h

Whaaaaaaaat?
You mean he made a speech/turned an event into something about *him*??!?
I don't belie--......oh.

The Independent @the-independent.com · 21h

Charlie Kirk’s legacy is inextricably tied to Trump — and president’s Medal of Freedom speech let everyone know it

Trump makes Charlie Kirk’s Medal of Freedom speech all about himself

www.independent.co.uk

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Business Insider @businessinsider.com · 21h

UPS is applying the wrong tariff rates, including a 200% charge for Russian aluminum, to some US-bound shipments, customers say.

UPS customers say they're being charged the wrong tariff rates and can't get answers from the shipping service

UPS is applying the wrong tariff rates, including a 200% charge for Russian aluminum, to some US-bound shipments, customers say.

www.businessinsider.com

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 1d

How to buy life-saving time when systems fail: From a Navy medic-what to do before help arrives.The eight emergencies every household must prepare for.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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PingTech @pingtech.bsky.social · 1d

The Unusual Suspects.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Seems the Narcissist-in-Chief is mad about the Time Mag cover neckgina pic so please don’t share it widely

Thank you for your attention to this matter

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

You need to see this:

“The show of force is the point. They want these images to be out…The Department of Homeland Security is walking around Chicago with a film crew.” @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social