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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22h

“I actually found this part more disturbing… 🇮🇱 defenders use Sudan as a distraction…”

A human rights lawyer who worked in Sudan powerfully checks Van Jones for dismissing concerns about Gaza

Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DPeSxQ2...

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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 20h

“There’s a war in this municipality. And this war is being carried out with bullets from the United States.”

Trump Calls Cartel Members “Terrorists.” They’re Armed With Bullets From a U.S. Army Factory.

The president blames Mexico for the flow of drugs into the U.S. — while enabling the flow of guns into Mexico by slashing federal regulators.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 14h

There is simply no equivalent, not even close, of this anywhere on the center or far left. There is no ‘both sides’ here, media.

Murshed Zaheed @murshedz.bsky.social · 19h

"Together, the messages reveal a culture where racist, antisemitic and violent rhetoric circulate freely — and where the Trump-era loosening of political norms has made such talk feel less taboo among those positioning themselves as the party’s next leaders."

Can't call them fascists?

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 20h

Not that anybody comes to me for Maine politics, but the fact that the Democrats successfully convinced a 77yo Governor to primary the 41yo progressive, is today's example of why the Democrats fucking stay failing.

Susan Collins is 72 and if Schumer gets his way, she'll be the YOUNGER choice!

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Full of Contempt @m-theory3.bsky.social · 21h

This is the nation that we are now. This nation is unbelievably sick.

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 14h

Republican Rep. Cory Mills allegedly threatened to release nude images of a 26-year-old woman and to harm her future boyfriends after she ended their relationship.

Now, a judge just ordered Mills, 45, not to come within 500 feet of the defendant & ruled that she is “a victim of dating violence.”

Judge grants ex-girlfriend restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills

A Florida judge said Rep. Cory Mills had cyberstalked an ex-girlfriend and barred the lawmaker from going near her residence or workplace or referencing her on social media.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 12h

“Every single part of this, every single justification for it is just transparently false and ridiculous and an insult to our intelligence.”

License to Kill: Trump’s Extrajudicial Executions

Akela Lacy, Radley Balko, and Nick Turse on the administration’s rhetoric and rationale to justify extrajudicial killings abroad — and possibly at home.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

“Swear her in! Swear her in!”

#TrumpEpsteinCoverup

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 11h

NEW: Pentagon officials are forcing staff to watch Pete Hegseth's "Warrior" speech he forced generals to listen to.

Officials are even "testing" staff to see if they watched — and are threatening consequences if they lie about watching it or if they mock it, sources tell @swin24.bsky.social and I.

The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else

Defense Department sources tell Zeteo that staff have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.

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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 22h

Critics warn that UG Solutions’ work in Gaza could entrench the politicization of international aid. interc.pt/4q73rVS

A photo of aid trucks entering from the Karem Abu Salem crossing, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Oct. 12, 2025, overlaid with the headline, "We Aren’t Finished in Gaza, U.S. Military Contractors Say," and the DEK, "UG Solutions, which works with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, said its “cadre of American veterans” was ready to keep working in Gaza."

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Ryan Grim @ryangrim.bsky.social · 1d

Noa Avishag Schnall -- @noavi on IG -- a photojournalist who reported from the Conscience for @dropsitenews.com, has been released from Israeli detention.

Here she is just before her illegal abduction in international waters, and here she is after she was treated viciously in detention.

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 22h

On Monday, as President Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset, a group of lawmakers briefly interrupted his speech, waving signs that said “Recognize Palestine.”

“Recognize Palestine”: Israeli Knesset Member Ofer Cassif on Protesting Trump, Netanyahu Speeches

As President Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset on Monday, he was briefly interrupted by two lawmakers who waved signs reading “Recognize Palestine.” The two Knesset members, Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cass...

www.democracynow.org

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Jay @johnathanperk.bsky.social · 14h

Good reminder, from a fellow lawyer whose advice I trust. #ICE

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 14h

As I've noted, central to Stephen Miller's propaganda is the claim that the Chicago complex targeted by ICE was "filled" with Tren de Aragua "terrorists."

Now @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social reports that the number of TdA members netted in that raid is down to *one.*

newrepublic.com/article/2016...

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 14h

New — Donald Trump officially proclaims October 14, 2025 a National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk.

Comes as the Trump State Department targeted at least 6 people in the US, revoking their visas, for their speech on Kirk.

NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
FOR CHARLIE KIRK
Proclamations
October 14. 2025
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On the afternoon of Wednesday, September 10, 2025, pure evil struck when the legendary Charlie Kirk was assassinated in broad daylight in a campus courtyard, triggering a groundswell of righteous fury all across our land. Today, our Nation honors the immortal memory of Charlie - a father, a husband, a Christian martyr, and a titan of the American conservative movement. We honor his life, we send our condolences to his beautiful family, and we pledge to advance the values for which he laid down his life.
Every day, Charlie devoted himself to a set of simple causes: Defending the truth, encouraging debate, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He was gracious and articulate beyond measure, always welcomed opposing perspectives, and never deviated from his noble goal of bridging our political, cultural, and philosophical divides.
As we mourn this extraordinary loss, my Administration will continue to do everything in its power to end this devastating wave of political violence. No civilized country can endure a culture where open debate is met with gunfire, the pursuit of truth is met with bloodshed, and love of country is met with seething hatred. In Charlie's absence, we are now tasked with continuing his mission of giving voice to our cherished American ideals with confidence and clarity. Like him, we must not flinch in the face of darkness and hostility - and we must never waver in speaking the truth with joyful and steadfast resolve.
Today, on what would have been his 32nd birthday, our Nation honors the loving memory of Charlie Kirk. We offer our condolences to his beautiful wife, Erika, and two precious children.
We call on every American to pray for peace in our public square. Above all, we renew our resolve to always defend our principles of truth, faith, and the open exchange of ideas.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRU…

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

“Peace” update: “5 killed by IDF in Gaza despite ceasefire…”

www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblo...

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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 20h

Great episode of the Organized Money podcast out today.
We talk to Herb Greenberg, a financial journalist and stock analyst, about the AI bubble, and why the financing is looking more like pre-financial crisis of 2008 rather than late-90s dot-com. Essential stuff.

The AI Bubble: More Subprime Than Dot Com

Veteran Wall Street reporter Herb Greenberg joins to discuss the AI bubble and the history of hyper-inflated markets.

www.organizedmoney.fm

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

STATEMENT — PENTAGON PRESS ASSOCIATION on Secretary of War (on Journalism) Hegseth revoking credentials because they won’t agree to a new draconian policy where he controls everything they do: “violates the first amendment.. a concern to all”

As we send them $1 TRILLION yearly🤔

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Blair Mountain Left - RogerWallaceTN @rogerwallacetn.bsky.social · 12h

If you don't understand (or don't care) how power works, or who is the oppressed vs. the oppressor, you're a right winger.

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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 15h

The DSCC is raising money in conjunction with Mills. Who cares if they don't "officially endorse"?

Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 15h

New: DSCC Chair Gillibrand with warm words for Mills

“I think we have a formidable candidate in Janet Mills, she’s the sitting governor. I'm very excited about her candidacy. I look forward to supporting her race”

DSCC has no plans to officially endorse in the primary

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15h

“What’s the benefit for 🇺🇸 in sending $20 BILLION to Argentina?”🤔

Trump says he just really likes their philosophy and will only send the $20 Billion if his pal Milei wins.

Imagine not being able to see this blatant corruption for what it is. (While our farmers struggle)

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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 15h

Outrageous and dangerous.

In states like Texas, abortion bans are already killing women.

Now Republicans want Trump and RFK Jr. to restrict access even more across the country.

Hell no.

Opinion | A new era in abortion services may be over before it ever really began

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe, progressive states began passing shield laws to protect their residents from civil or criminal consequences under state bans. Now that's under threat.

www.msnbc.com

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Blair Mountain Left - RogerWallaceTN @rogerwallacetn.bsky.social · 15h

Have you ever even seen a chicken?

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Blair Mountain Left - RogerWallaceTN @rogerwallacetn.bsky.social · 15h

Because he's lying.

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Blair Mountain Left - RogerWallaceTN @rogerwallacetn.bsky.social · 15h

If he can't answer such an easy & obvious question, one that 99% of Dem voters know the answer to, he can't be trusted as a leader in the Dem party.