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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 19h

I want to hear no complaints about how boring soccer is after this.

SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 20h

Remember when Trump's solution to the Covid pandemic was to suggest we stop testing? Same thing here. No news is good news. We won't even know about the next pandemic, until some other nation tells us.

BWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · 21h

My spouse pulled data from the CDC’s MMWR team on a weekly basis for her company to include with public health reports. That entire team has just been RIFed by Trump.

No more public health reports.

www.cdc.gov/mmwr/index.h...

Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report

The MMWR series is the agency’s primary vehicle for ,,,

www.cdc.gov

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 20h

Hey, Russia, if you're listening, you would be mightily rewarded by the American public if you can release the Epstein files... Worth a try?

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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · 21h

Did you know that the federal court system is hacked by the Russians? To the point that the courts are afraid to put documents into their own computer systems.

Exclusive: Chief Justice “Stonewalls Congress" on PACER Hack, Senator Says

The Courts sidestep a congressional request for independent review. Post-hack procedures have significantly reduced transparency in the judicial system.

www.courtwatch.news

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 20h

Trump's superpower has always been telling easily disproven lies with a totally straight face. Worse, his followers don't seem to have a clue it's going on, or they don't care.

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John Skiles Skinner @skiles.blue · 21h

I don't know if there's such a thing as a "world cyberwar" but I think we are in one? and the US is determined to lose it. 🧵

Today the admin is mass-firing the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the nation's cybersecurity protection across all levels of government.

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 1d

As I said earlier, they're proposing an alternative Super Bowl halftime show, except they not only don't have a performer, but they're not even sure what musical genre (worship music at Super Bowl halftime?) Showing up unarmed to a Culture War. www.huffpost.com/entry/turnin...

Turning Point USA Plans Own Super Bowl Halftime Show And The Wording Is So Telling

The organization founded by Charlie Kirk is giving Super Bowl viewers a halftime show alternative.

www.huffpost.com

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

they can see the polling

Alex Wayne @aawayne.bsky.social · 2d

“Oklahomans would lose their mind if Pritzker in Illinois sent troops down to Oklahoma during the Biden administration.”

The Republican chair of the National Governors Association breaks with Trump.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago

www.nytimes.com

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 2d

Showing up unarmed to a Culture War once again...
www.tmz.com/2025/10/09/c...

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA Throwing Its Own Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl announcement has left a lot of people asking for a different choice ... and they just got their wish.

www.tmz.com

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 2d

So sorry to hear this, and so sorry for your loss.

SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 2d

How is Trump imposing new tariffs "living up to the 2019 deal"?

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 2d

That plan will be ready in about two weeks, amirite? These guys only know how to take away healthcare, they've had a decade to offer an alternative and have come up with quite literally nothing.

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 2d

He passed the dementia screening test. It's not an intelligence test, it's a test to show whether you've got dementia. Woo!

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Electronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 2d

Social media is a major source of info for abortion seekers — but Big Tech is stopping them from finding correct, timely facts. Join EFF, Plan C, M+A Hotline, and Women on Web TOMORROW at 9am PT as we dive into what’s happening and the future of sharing information online. www.eff.org/event/stop-...

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 2d

FAFO, Alex Jones

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Michelle 🪷🇲🇽🇺🇸🌵 @chicana74.bsky.social · 2d

This headline 🤣🤣🤣

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Amy Maxmen, PhD @amymaxmen.bsky.social · 2d

When I was reporting in Sudan several years ago, a driver warned me not to tell government officials when I was leaving because the airport is where they stop and detain writers.

So, yeah, this is a very bad sign. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport

Rutgers University professor who published book on antifa was informed at boarding gate that his trip was cancelled

www.theguardian.com

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 2d

They literally went to court to validate their positions, pretty much the definition of lawful.

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me you're batshit crazy without saying you're batshit crazy...

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2d

RFK JR: There are many other confirmations -- there are two studies that show children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism. It’s highly likely because they are given Tylenol

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

NOTABLE -- Pam Bondi refuses to answer direct questions about if the FBI has incriminating photos of Trump with half-naked young women, but instead deflects from them by attacking Sen. Whitehouse

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 5d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 5d

ICYMI: Senate Republicans just blocked Democrats' bill that would reopen the government AND save health care for millions of Americans.

This is now the FIFTH time we've voted on this bill.

The Republican shutdown continues.

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 6d

Kamala was right about everything - and our media failed us spectacularly.

#ResistTrump

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Anil Kalhan @akalhan.bsky.social · 6d

"[A]gents engulfed my car in tear gas, smashed my driver-side window, and pepper-sprayed my face.... I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. No explanation. No charges. No apology. One day, I was just told, 'you’re free to go.'" #KavanaughStop

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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SlugTales @slugtales.bsky.social · 5d

You do realize that these call ups of the National Guard and the military to peaceful cities are intended so that when they do it to crush inevitable free speech protests they won't be "unprecedented" .....