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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 11h

Outrageous. Driver runs over woman at a No Kings rally here in Ohio

A pickup truck drove into a #NoKings protest and hit a woman. “Witnesses told Massillon Independent photographer Kevin Whitlock that the motorist deliberately drove onto the grass where they were gathered, and struck the woman, who was sitting, before fleeing” www.cantonrep.com/story/news/a...

Screenshot from article linked in post. Text: “"It was defintely on purpose," she said. "He went up on the curb. She took a direct hit. It could have been a lot worse. She put her fist in the air and said 'I'm all right,' but I think she might have broken her leg."

With a photo of some protesters and an inflatable eagle.

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 12h

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This is so epic! Legend Charlie Slisher on the bagpipes I love this!

From the Columbus community on Reddit: Dance of the Antifa - No Kings Columbus 10/18/25

Explore this post and more from the Columbus community

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 12h

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Katie @ohweebeasties.bsky.social · 16h

No Kings Columbus was really good!

Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 12h

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Pwnallthethings @pwnallthethings.bsky.social · 13h

It is true every day, but days like today just are huge reminders that for all it's many and varied faults this country was always great and it deserves better than what it's political branches give it in return

Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 12h

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Ohio AFL-CIO @ohioaflcio.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you for showing up, #Columbus #Ohio for #NoKings

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 12h

#NoKings #Columbus Thousands of patriots turned out across the region and downtown at the Statehouse to say IN AMERICA WE HAVE NO KINGS

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 3d

This is horrifying to read but no choice. My daughter is 16. These people are fucking monsters.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3d

‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’: Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the King’s brother

In an extract from her posthumous memoir, Virginia Roberts Giuffre remembers the day an ‘apex predator’ recruited her from Mar-a-Lago, aged just 16; how she was trafficked to a succession of wealthy and powerful men, and how everyone knew what was going on

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 7d

“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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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 6d

Sens. Schumer, Merkley, Murray, and Peters are calling for the resignation of OMB Director Russell Vought.

"By impounding billions of dollars … and aggressively pursuing the illegal use of pocket rescissions, Vought has done everything in his power to gut the federal government piece by piece."

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Erin Biba @erinbiba.bsky.social · 7d

Noooooo oh no

RIP an absolute icon. May her memory be a blessing.

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The Oscar award-winning actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' ...

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 7d

Mamdani talking lucidly and passionately about trans rights and history in a video that should frankly shame every politician who has hemmed and hawed and triangulated and said, "Well, but sports..." It's not that hard to tell the truth and stand for what's right. www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEvV...

Until It's Done: Sylvia Rivera

YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 9d

“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.

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 8d

Curious and worried about AI? I am, especially related to democratic governance of AI. Read this - researchers know we need better public oversight. I can’t imagine what would lead the US and China to guarantee it, though.

Yoshua Bengio @yoshuabengio.bsky.social · 8d

This op-ed published in the @nytimes.com by Stephen Witt thoughtfully captures the urgency and complexity of navigating AI's risks, but also my sincere conviction that technical solutions are possible — we still have agency and an opportunity to act.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | The A.I. Prompt That Could End the World

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 9d

Scene: Oslo, Oct. 10, 3025. The headquarters of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee.

Chairman: “ … And we are honored this morning to award the Nobel to Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Liz Cheney, and Michelle Obama.”

Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 9d

The Guardian- The US president may impose tariffs, demand higher NATO contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says, if on Friday he is not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. www.theguardian.com/world/202...

Norway braces for Trump’s reaction if he does not win Nobel peace prize

US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 11d

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 11d

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.

Verified Facebook post by Freida Parton. The caption reads:

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ❤️”

Below the caption is a photo of Dolly Parton standing outdoors in front of lush green ivy, hands clasped in prayer, wearing a shiny silver outfit with lace-trimmed sleeves, her signature blonde hair styled in soft curls, looking upward serenely.

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 13d

Some fun context: the Nobel peace prize will be announced Friday morning. Tick tick tick ….

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 13d

Israel continues Gaza bombardment as Trump plan negotiators arrive in Cairo

Talks on Monday expected to focus on release of hostages and end to war, after Israel kills 63 people in Gaza in past day Negotiators have arrived in Cairo before talks on Monday expected to focus on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a broader end to the war, as Israel continued strikes on the Palestinian territory, killing 63 people in the last 24 hours. The talks on Monday would focus on the first phase of Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Gaza, the Egyptian foreign ministry said, which is the release of the remaining 48 hostages held by Hamas in return for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel. Continue reading...

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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 15d

Macron remarks are notable- some quotes: "We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks that are controlled either by large American entrepreneurs or large Chinese companies, whose interests are not at all the survival or proper functioning of our democracies."

Defend Democracy @defenddemocracy.bsky.social · 15d

President Macron: “Europeans, let's wake up!

We have been incredibly naive in entrusting our democratic space to social networks.”

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 15d

My sense is that super AI is building a new world where even Trump doesn’t matter, and it will not be a world that we can influence or control in any meaningful way. So the fight for democratic governance and freedom is both a fight against Trump and to influence super AI - both bleak prospects!

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 16d

I think/worry about this every day - but add AI related change to it. It’s not just needing to figure out how to build the next America - it’s figuring out if we’ll even be able to attempt it under AI

digby @digby56.bsky.social · 16d

I hope smart people are quietly brainstorming how to continue this country if/when the GOP is voted out of power because there's no going back. The destruction is already too overwhelming. It's going to take some very creative thinking and a lot of nerve to do it.

Is there an FDR in the house?

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Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · 21d

This was revealing. Worth reading. The basic demand is that Coates spend less time thinking/writing his true feelings and more time playing political strategist. Klein asks him over and over him to do Dem strategy; he says no, over and over. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/28/o...

Opinion | Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21d

Democrats should never vote to fund a government that's waging war on its own citizens and firing officials *because* they insist on following court orders instead of breaking the law. Let Senate Republicans nuke the filibuster. None of this is normal and it shouldn't be treated as such.

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Ben Mullin @benmullin.bsky.social · 22d

NEWS: Sinclair says its ending its pre-emption of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"

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Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 23d

That opening to the new slow horses season just a few weeks after Kirk is … a lot

joannasmith2025.bsky.social @joannasmith2025.bsky.social · 24d

Talk about "ripped from the headlines." Take a look at Apple TV's Slow Horses, Season 5, Episode 1. Of course, that episode had to be written at least several months ago, but with the Charlie Kirk shooting, it could have been two weeks ago. Talk about prescient... Holy crap.

Rick Neal @rickneal.bsky.social · 26d

What a disgrace. And a loser. A losing disgrace. A disgraceful loser 🙄

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 26d

FCC boss Brendan Carr now says his 'easy way or the hard way' comments about Jimmy Kimmel weren’t meant as a threat to pull licenses if Disney didn’t suspend him 🧢

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