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PoliticalNash @politicalnash.bsky.social · 7h

Is Senator Bill Cassidy, a physician, going to idly sit back and watch the dismantling of the CDC by the trump administration. More layoffs at CDC of the EIS officers who investigate outbreaks, and team that puts together the weekly publication MMWR. Trump and RFKJr must be stopped. #DV1 #ProudBlue

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Large Marge (she/her) @margdoosamm.bsky.social · 6h

Good gal billionaire MacKenzie Scott has generously supported so many Black-led organizations, including the one I work for (anewwayoflife.org). She's using her privilege to fight white supremacy. A lesson for us all.

Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 7h

fortune.com/2025/10/10/b...

A little good news this Saturday Morning
Without fanfare the former Mrs Bezos always delivers
I admire her so much
DIVERSITY,EQUITY, and INCLUSION
This will help so many students
Billionaires with a heart
Thank you MacKenzie
Why doesn't the media report on this?

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott doubles down on DEI with $42 million donation | Fortune

In a signal to nonprofits and boardrooms, the Yield Giving philanthropist is backing diversity and equity with no‑strings grants—building on more than $19 billion she’s distributed in five years.

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𝓥𝓲𝓻𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓪 𝓗𝓪𝓵𝓵 📎 @virginiahall32.bsky.social · 6h

Finally!! Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday criticized President Donald Trump’s deployment of national guard troops to Chicago and Portland, against the will of officials there — and said he thinks Trump’s actions violate the Constitution.

www.newsfromthestates.com/article/gov-...

Gov. Phil Scott says Trump’s national guard deployments are unconstitutional

Vermont’s Republican Gov. Phil Scott on Thursday criticized President Donald Trump’s deployment of national guard troops to Chicago, Illinois, and Portland, Oregon, against the will of officials there...

www.newsfromthestates.com

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Susan Perri @perri4health @perri4health.bsky.social · 6h

People have no idea of the dangers of the firings at the CDC.

The people who work there care about your health.

We are at risk, because the republicans refused to TALK.

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🖤💋SammieSam💋🖤 @sammiestsam.sheshed.rocks · 6h

Could you imagine having a job where you've called off all but 12 days in 79 days, and still have that job?

Yea me neither.

But the MAGA republican regime thinks that's OK, and if we check their CR, we would probably find they gave themselves raises again.

For doing nothing.

#SheShed

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ruku9.bsky.social @ruku9.bsky.social · 5h

1.5T vs 50b....wtf....

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 7h

Their complaints that Dems oppose the “rural hospital fund” are so hilarious.

Kind of like: “I’m going to burn down your house and give you a chocolate chip cookie instead.”

“That sounds terrible.”

“What you don’t like chocolate chip cookies!?”

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 7h

She was fired for posting about Charlie Kirk’s death

www.npr.org/2025/10/11/n...

She posted about Charlie Kirk's death. Within eight hours, she was fired

Alexandra is among the people who lost their jobs for posting about the conservative influencer's death. She described the online mob that got her fired as "state-sponsored censorship."

www.npr.org

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 7h

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 6h

The nation’s largest private prison company is asking the Supreme Court to give federal contractors blanket immunity from lawsuits — including human trafficking claims.

If they win, private contractors could operate with even less accountability than they do now.

The Human Trafficking Case That Could Hand Government Contractors Blanket Immunity

In a little-noticed Supreme Court case, the country’s largest private prison operator argues companies should be shielded from lawsuits when doing the government’s dirty work.

www.levernews.com

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 6h

Luttig has it right here: “[T]he Supreme Court has given them no choice but to speak out.”

Leah Litman @leahlitman.bsky.social · 11h

More judges speak to the press (the NYT) about what a disaster the Supreme Court (specifically the shadow docket) has been - “incredibly demoralizing & troubling”; a “judicial crisis”; a “slap in the face to district courts.” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

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WatchYourRepsSC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · 18h

No Thrones. No Crowns. #NoKings.

On October 18, we rise. Not to protect a broken system, but to protect each other.

We do not bow to power.

We build people power.
social.demcast.com/s/tA9wp6Au

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Ezra Levin ❌👑 @ezralevin.bsky.social · 2d

The fact that this coming 9 days before the largest peaceful protest in modern American history is absolutely intentional. We will not back down. Trump and Miller can lie, smear, and threaten all they want. They will lose. No Kings, No Kings, No Kings. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 9h

No shit.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 8h

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jeanie31199.bsky.social @jeanie31199.bsky.social · 8h

He should be awarded millions. The “agent” should be “awarded” w some time behind bars himself.

Winston Smith @kealcrow41.bsky.social · 1d

" turn around or you're gonna get the dog"

Henceforth known as "Exhibit A" in Mr. Miranda's upcoming lawsuit in which he will be awarded millions.

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energy9086.bsky.social @energy9086.bsky.social · 21h

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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 8h

🚨 Allowing GOP operatives to buy a company that supplies 1/2 of the voting machines in America should have been blocked folks. www.cnn.com/2025/10/09/p...

Former GOP election official buys Dominion Voting Systems, says he’ll push for paper ballots | CNN Politics

Dominion Voting Systems, the election vendor that was falsely accused of rigging the 2020 election, is being sold and rebranded as Liberty Vote effective immediately.

www.cnn.com

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James E. Clyburn @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you to everyone who has shared their Affordable Care Act experiences with me over the past few weeks.

This much is clear: health care is too expensive, reducing these tax credits would make it even more so, and millions would lose coverage as a result.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 17h

‘We’re fighting for you!’ Podcaster Ben Meiselas on taking on the Maga media – and winning the ratings battle

His channel, MeidasTouch, puts out 15 videos a day exposing Republican failings – and it is getting bigger audiences than Joe Rogan’s. Is this the champion the American left has been waiting for?

www.theguardian.com

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Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

From Breakingviews - Breakingviews - Argentina bailout imperils the US purse either way reut.rs/4h25RAY

Breakingviews - Argentina bailout imperils the US purse either way

Washington is propping up the peso with direct buys and a $20 bln swap line. The scale of a dollar crunch and the currency’s overvaluation make this a stopgap until a tough election for President Milei. Failure leaves Uncle Sam with losses. Success just invites further measures.

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123simco.bsky.social @123simco.bsky.social · 1d

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ruku9.bsky.social @ruku9.bsky.social · 8h

Yes. Plantner. He wants new leadership in Congress . That's why Chuck recruited Mills.

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♥️♠️Pam♦️♣️ @pamrichmond1.bsky.social · 1d

These ICE agents are wife/women beaters. Can’t you tell? I can.
youtube.com/shorts/OlNHX...

aken in Chicago’s Lincoln Square neighborhood this morning.

YouTube video by Don Lemon

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CJ Ciaramella @cjciaramella.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATE: In emailed statement to me / @reason.com, DHS alleges that WGN-TV producer Debbie Brockman "threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer."

Screencap of email from DHS public affairs: Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin:

“U.S. Border Patrol was conducting immigration enforcement operations and when several violent agitators used their vehicles to block in agents in an effort to impede and assault federal officers. In fear of public safety and of law enforcement, officers used their service vehicle to strike a suspect’s vehicle and create an opening. As agents were driving, Deborah Brockman, a U.S. citizen, threw objects at Border Patrol’s car and she was placed under arrest for assault on a federal law enforcement officer.

“This incident is not isolated and reflects a growing and dangerous trend of illegal aliens violently resisting arrest and agitators and criminals ramming cars into our law enforcement officers. These attacks highlight the dangers our law enforcement officers face daily—all while receiving no pay thanks to the Democrats’ government shutdown.”

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