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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 7h

Just a deep, dark cesspool of corruption like we’ve never seen before in US history at every single agency and level of government. Republicans in Congress continue to ignore all of it and if people still care about having a Republic they will vote them out as soon as they can.

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 7h

Insurance rates up $2000.

Food benefits cut off.

Farmers unable to sell their crops.

Skyrocketing national debt.

$40 billion to Argentina.

America First!

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 6h

I am sounding the alarm that the GOP is engaged in an all out attack voting rights and free and fair elections. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and troops in blue cities are just some of the ways they are using to try to rig the rules to keep power in 2026 and beyond.

Pay attention and act!

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 6h

“The Defense Department has confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America,” the Pentagon Press Association said

Oct. 15, 2025
PENTAGON PRESS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT
Today, the Defense Department confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America. It did this because reporters would not sign onto a new media policy over its implicit threat of criminalizing national security reporting and exposing those who sign it to potential prosecution.
The Pentagon Press Association's members are still committed to reporting on the U.S. military. But make no mistake, today, Oct. 15, 2025 is a dark day for press freedom that raises concerns about a weakening U.S. commitment to transparency in governance, to public accountability at the Pentagon and to free speech for all.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 2d

Trump's incoherent babbling at the Egypt summit has other world leaders rolling their eyes and staring intently at the floor. What an embarrassment. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump: "You have Canada. That's so great to have, in fact. The president called and he wanted to know if it's worth -- well he knew exactly what it is. He knew the importance. Where's Canada, by the way? Where are you? He knew the importance of this."

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · 2d

Tariffs have left farmers in financial distress!

Soybean exports to China dropped 39% by volume to 5.9 million metric tons at a value of 51% to $2.5 billion, robbing farmers of billions of dollars'

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2d

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 3d

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 3d

This sums up their lying perfectly www.meidasplus.com/p/this-weeke...

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 4d

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tweety @bluskypolitics.bsky.social · 4d

🪄 Rest in paradise 💐♥️🌿

Diane Keaton 💫 Fly high 🕊🐥

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 4d

Diane Keaton was quirky and lovable but made of steel — and her indelible roles in the 1970s made her one of the New Hollywood greats. More:
www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

Diane Keaton Was Nobody's Fool

Diane Keaton's roles in the 1970s, from 'The Godfather' to 'Annie Hall,' 'Manhattan,' and more, showed her range, intellect, and unique charisma.

www.rollingstone.com

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Anna Merlan @annamerlan.bsky.social · 4d

One time I looked out the window of the thrift store I worked at and saw a beautiful woman hopping down the street on one leg. A second later she burst in the front door and it was Diane Keaton with a broken high heel in her hand. You’ve never seen someone get served by half the staff faster

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Sam @samesam02.bsky.social · 4d

people.com/diane-keaton...

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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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 5d

Wait until Trump finds out there’s an Indigenous Person on the back of the freshly minted U.S. quarters, complete with native language!!!!

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Sam @samesam02.bsky.social · 5d

#CC

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Oventiger @oventiger.bsky.social · 5d

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 6d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 5d

Vicious authoritarianism built on a pretext of shameless lies under the cover of scolding Christianity.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 6d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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TheRoadie. @roadie63.bsky.social · 5d

I just watched the video of the Portland Cop threatening to arrest an ICE agent if they drive their truck through a crowd. Now I see this where the General of the Oregon National Guard says if they get called up they will protect the protesters. People are fed up.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold made the comments to state lawmakers Sept. 30, and they drew notice on social media this week.

www.oregonlive.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 5d

I just signed legislation further enabling the development of carbon management projects in California.

This action will create good-paying jobs, put our state on the leading edge of another emerging innovative industry, and aims to help further reduce climate pollution.

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Sande @sande0724.bsky.social · 5d

Because REPUBLICANS.

MAGA Mike Johnson sent the House away for another week.

Sitting at home on a paid vacation.

They are supposed to be engaging with their constituents.

Town halls and such.

NOT HAPPENING.

Remember this.

They get paid and our military and air traffic controllers do not.

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Sam @samesam02.bsky.social · 5d

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ANTI-DIREITA @herbertsco.bsky.social · 5d

Keep On Talking About Jeffrey Epstein Files Every Day! #RELEASEtheEPSTEINfiles

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 6d

All to cover up the Epstein files.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

Trump has hired over 100 fossil fuel insiders to staff his administration and advance the industry's agenda.

Is it any wonder why his Big Ugly Bill contains more than $40B in new subsidies and tax breaks for Big Oil?

The Secret Behind High Gas Prices

Robert Reich

www.youtube.com

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