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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 18h

While this is certainly good news, his fight for justice isn’t over. Robert’s legal team is still pushing for a retrial. Take a moment to read more about his story, and learn how you can stay involved as his fight continues: innocenceproject.org/petitions/ju...

Stop the Oct. 16 Execution of Robert Roberson

Add to your name to stop Texas from executing an innocent person.

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The Innocence Project @innocenceproject.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKING NEWS: The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a STAY in hashtag#RobertRoberson’s case, just seven days before his scheduled execution. innocenceproject.org/news/texas-c...

Robert Roberson's Execution is Stayed by The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Roberson Was Scheduled to Be Executed on October 16 Despite Overwhelming Evidence of Innocence

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Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 9h

100%. They never cease to sink to lower levels.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 9h

I wouldn’t even wish that on EVIL.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 9h

Agreed. I think some also realized that WWE wanted to change everything about them & weren’t going to let it happen.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 9h

It’s completely unsurprising.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 9h

After not getting Zayda Steele to stay and what they did to Kylie, I don’t see how they keep going. They had a few other wrestlers leave the program early on too.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 10h

Kylie vacated the Women’s ID Championship on 9/22 & was informed today that they weren’t renewing her contract. As Mike Gilbert said on the other app, the contract should’ve been paused.

A screenshot from WWE ID’s Twitter stating the WWE ID Women’s Championship is now vacant. They congratulated & thanked Kylie. The tweet was posted at 8:24 PM ET on 9/22/25.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 10h

Not renewing the contract of a pregnant wrestler is an awful look.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 16h

No problem!

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 16h

Please and thank you

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holyschip.bsky.social @holyschip.bsky.social · 1d

A bloody Kenny Omega after a NJPW match while he stares off into space.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 16h

In the press release in part 2 of the post bsky.app/profile/sama...

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 8d

On Oct. 10, Tony Khan, Swerve, Mox, Willow, Orange Cassidy, Steve Orlando, Travis Mercer & Frankie Smith will be on a panel. Oct. 11, there will be a signing with the wrestlers, Orlando, Mercer, & Lucas Meyer. #AEWFullGear on Nov. 22 will be presented by DC Comics. (2/2)

#WrestleSky 🤼 #NYCC

Fans attending NYCC will be the first to experience the AEW / DC crossover with a limited-edition preview and two can’t-miss events:

Friday, October 10 at 5 p.m. ET - Javits Center, Room 409: AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan will join former AEW Champion Jon Moxley, former AEW Champion Swerve Strickland, “Freshly Squeezed” Orange Cassidy, Willow Nightingale, with prolific comic writer Steve Orlando, artist Travis Mercer and moderator Frankie Smith, who will come together for a unique panel conversation, “Heroes, Villains, Spaces In-Between: Pro Wrestling and Comic Storytelling.” The discussion will look at where the worlds of wrestling and comics converge within AEW.

Saturday, October 11 at 3 p.m. ET - Javits Center, DC Comics Booth #4365: Meet AEW stars Jon Moxley, Willow Nightingale, Swerve Strickland and Orange Cassidy, alongside DC’s Steve Orlando, Lucas Meyer and Travis Mercer for a special signing of the preview comic. Wristbands for this signing will be available on Saturday morning in the DC Booth between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET.

Cross-Promotion Across Platforms

The DC K.O. comic book event will be showcased during AEW’s programming on TBS and TNT, and through extensive co-marketing across social media and newsletters.

Look for the AEW variant covers on issues of DC K.O., featuring face-offs between DC and AEW's hardest hitters.

AEW Full Gear Presented by DC Comics

The collaboration reaches its peak with AEW Full Gear, presented by DC Comics, live from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The pay-per-view will be available to U.S. subscribers on HBO Max with supported devices.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 16h

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(Also if you’re not following Jessica or subscribed to her Substack, you really should be)

Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 21h

The South Carolina senator behind SB 323 says his bill wouldn't outlaw birth control.

But we found a pamphlet he wrote that says “all forms of the birth control pill” kill a “human being.”

jessica.substack.com/p/abortion-a...

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404 Media @404media.co · 2d

NEW: Cops in Texas told 404 Media in May they used Flock to find a woman who self-administered an abortion out of concern for her safety.

Documents now show police were conducting a “death investigation” and discussed whether they could charge her with a crime: www.404media.co/police-said-...

Police Said They Surveilled Woman Who Had an Abortion for Her 'Safety.' Court Records Show They Considered Charging Her With a Crime

Court records show that the narrative Flock and a Texas Sheriff's Office has told the public isn't the whole story, and that police were conducting a 'death investigation' into the abortion.

www.404media.co

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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 18h

Read more: jessica.substack.com/p/texas-abor...

Cops Used 83K Cameras to Track an Abortion Patient—on Her Abuser’s Tip

Turns out the cop was also an abuser

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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 18h

Make sure to read @404media.co’s incredible reporting on this - then check out my newsletter for more info on how the anti-abortion movement is working with abusers to target women

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 1d

Someone let me hold $80K-$114K

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 2d

Thirty paintings created by the bushy-haired, soft-spoken Bob Ross will soon be up for auction to defray the costs of programming for small and rural public television stations suffering under cuts in federal funding. https://to.pbs.org/4nEQMrw

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public TV stations after federal funding cuts

All profits will help public TV stations with licensing fees for popular programs that include "The Best of Joy of Painting" and "America's Test Kitchen."

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 1d

Kota can’t catch a fucking break

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David M. Bennett MD (FAAOS, FPOSNA, DABOS) @davembmd.bsky.social · 1d

This is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time. @aptshadow.bsky.social @abraham.bsky.social

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s pump the brakes on the American hero part. I don’t know much about him, but I do know that his ex-girlfriend says he emotionally abused her & says other women had to sign NDAs.

people.com/brianna-lapa...

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 7d

We also highlight what can be done — and how individuals, groups, and local communities can take action to fight censorship. To make your voice heard in the book ban debate, go to: pen.org/action. #CensorshipIsSo1984

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PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social · 3d

What are the top 10 most banned books in the US? See PEN America's list. https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/books/2025/10/05/top-10-banned-books-week/86498998007/ #BannedBooksWeek

What are the top 10 most banned books in the US? See PEN America's list.

PEN America reports that nearly 4,000 unique book titles were challenged for banning in the U.S. in 2024. Take a look at the titles.

www.azcentral.com

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holyschip.bsky.social @holyschip.bsky.social · 2d

Agreed. I’d love to see more of Lacey Lane in AEW.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 2d

I should’ve guessed Lacey Lane would answer Mercedes’ challenge since she faced Mina for the interim Women’s TV Title last week. That was a great match. #AEWDynamite #WrestleSky 🤼

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holyschip.bsky.social @holyschip.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly, keep them away.

Sam @samantha1713.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t have much interest in Santos in AEW, but I have zero interest in Kross & Scarlett.