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Getting involved in electoral politics is the fastest way to revolution. Help kick out conservative Dems, here's a list of progressives running in 2026. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KprhbWA6Eu5sHJANN-KvrNe3_e0M1Df1r6njJGpu3Ho/edit?usp=drivesdk

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · Mar 29

A standing ovation for Beto calling on Schumer to resign. These are not normal times. People are ready to oust Democrats that bow down to Trump. Some driving 2 hours to see Beto and Walz speak. Will be posting more clips from their town hall.

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 15h

They turned off comments after being told it Ai. Block and report this person

Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 1d

By the way this is coming from someone that supported him over Kennedy in 2020. But when people are 80 years old it's hard to say they will be up to it for another 6 year term.

Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 1d

Maybe @edmarkey.bsky.social will stop following me for saying this but I think he shouldn't seek re-election and endorse @ayannapressley.bsky.social to be his successor. I hate to be ageist but I am worried he could die during his next term and I don't want the governor to pick his replacement.

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TenaciousEye @tenaciouseye.bsky.social · 3d

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 2d

He really needs to just say "I did it for the money it's a backwards ass country that still has slavery" at least be honest about selling out. But no he went with "well they have a Starbucks there just like the US" lol

Defector @defector.com · 3d

Bill Burr keeps cycling through excuses for doing the Riyadh Comedy Festival: defector.com/bill-burr-ke...

Bill Burr Keeps Cycling Through Excuses For Doing The Riyadh Comedy Festival | Defector

By default, Bill Burr exists in a state of his ass being chapped, but clearly it’s been feeling more chapped than usual. The comedian has continued to address his decision to perform at the Riyadh…

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 2d

Whew... you can smell the condescension coming off you. "Child" my God

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 2d

Mamdani won his district by 12 points. If Mamdani endorses Jeffries primary opponent they will have a good chance.

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 2d

www.votejustinj.com/issues-2 2026 is shaping up to have the most progressive in primary season since 2018. Imagine a Democratic party filled with AOC's

Issues — Justin J. Pearson for State Representative

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 2d

He doesn't have a bluesky but Support Justin Pearson! We can have progressives in the deep south!

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 2d

Or @jabaribrisport.bsky.social

Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 2d

Finally!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Jeffries: "Mike Johnson and this group continue to cover up for the pedophiles. That's crazy."

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 3d

I wasn't following this primary at all, glad to see the more progressive candidate won. If this was the general election it would have been 52-47 Republican win but that's really close for how red this seat is.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4d

BEHN: “Feed kids. Fix roads. And fund hospitals. Instead of handing out corporate tax breaks.”

TN-07 Democratic nominee @aftynbehn.bsky.social puts her people-first priorities front and center in a high-energy victory speech

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👹👻 boo-rit 👻👹 @britculpsapp.bsky.social · 4d

cool, now do AI processing centers

CNN @cnn.com · 5d

The people who are most vulnerable to the hard-to-breathe air that comes with climate change may inadvertently be adding to the problem, new research finds. https://cnn.it/4pWQMoh

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4d

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in the Bronx and Harlem at our paper shredding events — we cleared out old junk mail, built community, danced, took family portraits and enjoyed frozen treats (it still felt a lot like summer). Thanks to everyone who joined.

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 4d

Run against him again!

Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 4d

This is such a weird excuse it turns into comedy. As if a representative would be like "actually don't swear me in for 2 weeks, I just want to chill"

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?

JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back

R: Why not now?

J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants

Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 4d

youtu.be/fpPMQPxpeHg?... Here's the "Democrat" we're trying to replace

Video Shows “Most Progressive Democrat“ Shri Thanedar Clapping for Marco Rubio at Campaign Rally

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 4d

By the way this is the "Democrat" he's trying to primary youtu.be/fpPMQPxpeHg?...

Video Shows “Most Progressive Democrat“ Shri Thanedar Clapping for Marco Rubio at Campaign Rally

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 4d

Comments like this are definitely gonna help persuade young people to join the democratic party /s

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 4d

I know there's an episode that made me cry when I was around 7-8 cannot for the life of me remember a single thing about the episode though

Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 4d

Subscribed two days ago! Love your work. I've made an easily accessible spreadsheet with all the candidates running. I think I have a few you missed as well docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

Progressives for Office Spreadsheet

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Emma Spookdel @mayorseidel.bsky.social · 5d

They understand, and Biden did not, that the side that starts with command of the security forces and the military has a huge advantage. Their intentions have been obvious since Jan 6 2021 and Biden had four years to deal with the problem. He chose to put us in this position instead.

Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 6d

Pretty clear Stephen Miller, Noem, Hegseth and Trump are trying to provoke a Civil War at this point. What's interesting is they want to do it now, because even though they're unpopular, they seem to believe this is the most popular they'll be ever again. We can't let them win.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 6d

This is a breathtaking abuse of the law and power by the President of the United States.

America is on the brink of martial law.

Do not be silent.

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Socialist Squid @socialistsquid.bsky.social · 5d

It's their job to try to rehabilitate creeps. I honestly can't think of another reason the show exists. Bunch of uniformed people talking about politics.

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Lindsey Boylan @lindseyboylan.bsky.social · 5d

When is The View going to have me on the show or are they just going to continue to let an abuser spout lies on their show?

Mediaite @mediaite.com · 5d

Andrew Cuomo Downplays Sex Scandal That Drove Him From Office on The View: ‘If I Offended Anyone…’

Andrew Cuomo appeared on ABC's The View Monday for a marathon interview about his mayoral race against democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani (D). The post Andrew Cuomo Downplays Sex Scandal That Drove Him From Office on The View: ‘If I Offended Anyone…’ first appeared on Mediaite.

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