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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · Sep 11

American Firearms Association’s email exploiting Charlie Kirk’s death is reckless/dangerous. At a moment when our country is grieving another life lost to gun violence, they are calling for ⬆️ division/violence. We need real solutions to prevent more tragedies/not extremist rhetoric that fuels hate.

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Erin aka Bippy in Alaska @itsbippy.bsky.social · Sep 10

Dear lord, America. How did we get here? Hug someone unexpectedly, introduce yourself to someone you don’t know, smile at somebody in the grocery store. It doesn’t seem like much, but it is an antidote to the poison that is our politics right now. #TippingPoint #ThisIsNotNormal.

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Sarah Szalavitz💡 @dearsarah.bsky.social · Sep 2

In an attempt to avoid being forced to disclose the entire tranche—which is all but certain to fail—House GOP surprises releases the first trove of Epstein files
www.politico.com/news/2025/09... prior reporting indicates that 99% of these 33K pages are already public.

House releases first trove of Epstein files

The materials, most of which are already publicly available, were produced as a result of a congressional subpoena.

www.politico.com

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Lee-in-Iowa 💙 @lee-in-iowa.bsky.social · Aug 30

Follow and support Josh Turek @turek4iowa for US Senate.

Among the many hats 🎩🪖⛑️👒 being thrown into the ring—

It’s Josh Turek who has won a state seat in Iowa’s reddest corner.

Plus, he’s an Olympic champion! 🏅🏅

Josh Turek @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social · Aug 29

Absolutely amazing energy and a packed house last night. Thank you Coralville and especially to Bob and Sue Dvorsky for your endorsement — it means the world to me. Let win back Sen. Harkin’s seat!

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Aug 20

Trump and Republicans are gutting the VA. Thousands of doctors and caregivers fired. 7 million Veterans left hanging. The people who served this country are now paying the price for his cruelty.
#DefendVeteransBenefits

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Erin aka Bippy in Alaska @itsbippy.bsky.social · Aug 20

Senator Dan Sullivan should die of shame after agreeing to cut veterans benefits with the big ugly bill. Those are your brothers-in-arms that you just put in harms way all in an effort to ensure billionaires have even more money. Disgusting!#DefendVeteransBenefits #Alaska

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Erin aka Bippy in Alaska @itsbippy.bsky.social · Jul 1

A few carve outs for Alaska does not make this Bill more palatable.

If you vote against our interests or the interest of the American people, we will vote against you.

Next up to fill the heat—Rep Nick Begich – AK.

#VoteNo or feel the wrath of the people that put you in the office.

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VoteVets @votevets.org · Jul 1

Do Republicans care about Veterans? Look at what they’re doing, not what they’re saying.

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Erin aka Bippy in Alaska @itsbippy.bsky.social · Jul 1

She sold us out and we will not forget. #MedicaidSavesLives but you chose not to.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · Jun 29

Lisa Murkowski and John Thune deserve this. Trying to exempt Alaska from odious parts of this bill to buy her vote is overruled by parliamentarian. www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

Senate rulekeeper deals blows to revised ‘Big, beautiful bill’

A Medicaid carveout for Alaska was among the “Byrd bath” casualties.

www.politico.com

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VoteVets @votevets.org · Jun 25

NEW: VoteVets Senior Advisor Max Rose says Trump’s illegal strike on Iran has put American Troops in danger — and Republicans “ought to think long and hard” before blindly following him into another war of choice.

“Being pro-Constitution doesn’t mean being pro-Iran. We need a War Powers Resolution”

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VoteVets @votevets.org · Jun 24

NEW: Sen. Duckworth backs the War Powers Resolution after Trump’s illegal strike on Iran.

“I ran for Congress because of this issue… to make sure our leaders fully consider the true costs of war — not just in dollars and cents, but in the sacrifices and blood of our Troops.”

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Stand UP Alaska | Alaska Civics Channel @standupalaska.bsky.social · Jun 21

Stand Up 4 Alaska: This Sunday, join us from 5-6 PM at the corner of Seward Highway & N Lights. Bring your signs, bring your voice, and bring a friend. Together, we can make a difference. #DontKillOurMedicaid

What message will you bring? Comment below!

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Skyleigh Uhrich @skylee1.bsky.social · Jun 21

This is beyond disgraceful and terrifying but NOBODY IS SAYING ANYTHING!

Lisa Reyna Loe @lisaloe.bsky.social · Jun 21

This is bad. And so wrong! 😡
Four senior execs of tech giants like Meta and Palantir are being sworn into the Army Reserve as *direct-commissioned* officers at the unusually high rank of Lt. Col!

THEY’VE NEVER SERVED!

It takes 15-17 YEARS to become a Lt Col!!

👉🏽 taskandpurpose.com/military-lif...

@50501newyork.bsky.social
The U.S. Army swore in four Big Tech executives as Lieutenant Colonels:
- Palantir's CTO
- Meta's CTO
- OpenAl's Chief Product Officer
- OpenAl's former Chief Research Officer
All of these people are surely connected to fascist Peter Thiel, as Zuckerberg (Meta) and Altman (OpenAl) are his protégés.
US Army swore in tech executives as lieutenant colonels
The Silicon Valley executives will serve as senior advisers as part of the U.S. Army Reserve, according ...

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Skyleigh Uhrich @skylee1.bsky.social · Jun 19

HAPPY JUNETEENTH!!!

Daily reminder Trump is a RACIST who instead of celebrating the end of slavery said he wants us to get back to work. No Donald we are just fine with having a holiday to celebrate the end of slavery and yes it’s a well deserved paid holiday!

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VoteVets @votevets.org · Jun 18

“He had more guts and balls than you!”

Sen. Elissa Slotkin just RIPPED INTO Hegseth for refusing to say whether Trump conveyed an order to shoot protesters—an order Trump's previous SecDef had the courage to reject.

Leadership is saying NO to tyranny. Not saluting it.

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Skyleigh Uhrich @skylee1.bsky.social · Jun 18

Trump left the G7 after only being in Canada for hours to “deal with the Middle East” he said 🙄

Today he puts up new flag poles at the White House and we see daily Trump always hires the best people!

This guy snoozes while Trump gets his photo op😂💀😂

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Skyleigh Uhrich @skylee1.bsky.social · Jun 18

As you can see from the video that @wutangforchildren.bsky.social posted this is obvious. The stadiums are empty.

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Skyleigh Uhrich @skylee1.bsky.social · Jun 18

People are not going to attend the World Cup after DHS announced they will be there suited and booted ready to provide security at the games.

This is a dry run for the Olympics nobody will come to America to be met by DHS agents.
www.huffpost.com/entry/fifa-c...

FIFA Club World Cup Ticket Sales TANK After DHS Says Agents Will Be At Stadium

Tickets to the opening match that were once $349 (and up) could be had for just $4.

www.huffpost.com

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VoteVets @votevets.org · Jun 18

🔥“Maybe you can apply to be DHS Secretary after you’re fired from this job.”🔥

Sen. Tammy Duckworth just TORCHED Hegseth for turning our military into a domestic police force instead of preparing for real threats.

Let the Troops do their actual job.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Jun 17

He has to pay $2.3M.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · Jun 16

BREAKING: Jury finds MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company.

Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed former employee for a leading voting equipment company

A federal jury in Colorado has found MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed a former employee for a leading voting equipment company.

bit.ly

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Skyleigh Uhrich @skylee1.bsky.social · Jun 17

Trump runs away from the G7 within hours not wanting to sign joint statement with world leaders saying he needs to be in D.C. to handle Middle East then post for Tehran to evacuate then Tehran is hit.

Trump is our biggest national security risk.
www.axios.com/2025/06/16/t...

Trump leaves G7 summit early after "evacuate Tehran" warning

"What a shame, and waste of human life."

www.axios.com

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Skyleigh Uhrich @skylee1.bsky.social · Jun 16

Military style not the military, it’s wrong regardless but we must make this distinction.

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VoteVets @votevets.org · Jun 16

🚨🚨 Trump’s VA just allowed doctors to deny care to Democrats, unmarried Veterans, among other groups.

This isn’t healthcare. It’s political purity tests for people who risked their lives for this country.

It’s unethical, authoritarian, and every one of us should be outraged.

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Sarah Wood @sarahwood.bsky.social · Jun 15

Local news here reported hundreds of thousands at Trump’s birthday parade, and tens of thousands at No Kings rallies around the country.

Reverse that, you bootlicking, servile cowards.

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