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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 2h

Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...

The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela

Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.

www.theatlantic.com

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 9h

Are we bailing out Argentina just because Bessent wants to help a friend?!

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10h

Republicans in Congress strangely silent on the Argentina bailout to benefit Bessent’s friends.

It also helps you to avoid talking about it when you are never asked about it.

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 9h

Selling his followers on the Proud Boys, saying he worked closely with the Oathkeepers and glorifying Franco, wow

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14h

🚨BREAKING: A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on one count of fraud Thursday, ABC News reports. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

In Latest Political Prosecution, Trump’s DOJ Indicts New York AG Letitia James

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 9h

www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9h

Sometimes we need a moment, but if you tune out completely, they win. Fascism doesn’t need your support, just your silence.

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 9h

New York City people,
We need to show up tomorrow 10/10 at Foley Square.
Show your support for AG James and for democracy

www.mobilize.us/ny-wfp/event...

Hands OFF Tish James Rally · New York Working Families Party

## **CALL TO ACTION** **FRIDAY 10/10 at FOLEY SQUARE** ### On the evening of October 9th, Attorney General Tish James was indicted by a prosecutor handpicked by Trump. Attorney General James has lon...

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 10h

How much will it cost the taxpayers for the vengeful trumped up indictment of NY AG Letitia James?

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 15h

So, Tom Homan can straight accept a bag of $50K in cash from the FBI in a sting operation, have the investigation dismissed by this corrupt Justice Department, but all of Trump's critics somehow face indictments?

Cool, cool. Cool.

A desperate, weak Administration overplaying its hand.

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 12h

The gop is more dedicated to protecting pedophiles than governing

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 13h

I'm sorry but it's just wild we are in the middle of a government shutdown and the House Republicans are REFUSING TO SHOW UP FOR WORK so they can protect billionaire pedophiles and billionaire tax breaks.

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Rachel Bitecofer @rachelbitecofer.bsky.social · 12h

Ds were pushing to release the files. The Rs fought against it. They just voted on party lines, so they're prob told to do this. So what the fuck's in there, man?

The gov shut down right now. If they get back, this is the first thing on the docket, and that's sort of what's holding them back

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 12h

Please remember that RFK Jr has no medical training and is not qualified to make the statements he is making. He is harming people.
RFK Jr needs to be removed

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18h

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

stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 12h

Strong statement from AG James

New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 14h

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 12h

We love you Tish.

stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 14h

michaelpopok.substack.com/p/breaking-n...

BREAKING: NY AG Letitia James Indicted by Trump DOJ Prosecutor

For more access to expert legal analysis, official court documents and breaking news coverage only available here at the intersection of law and politics, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.Le...

michaelpopok.substack.com

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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 15h

someone should tell Trump they don't give the Peace Prize to people who blow up boats and murder those on high seas nor to those who deploy military against their own people. NEVER.

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 14h

Because she dared be good at her job and crossed 45/47

Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 15h

BREAKING: New York Attorney General Leticia James was just indicted by the Trump Administration.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Live Updates: N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Trump’s Pressure Campaign

www.nytimes.com

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 15h

I’m shocked

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 15h

Tish James has been indicted

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Schiff: "You begin to wonder -- do they believe they have the authority by putting some groups on a list, even domestic groups, to use lethal force against them, with no trial, no due process, no nothing? The reality is we can't rule that out."

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stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 18h

Just stop, the GOP has no plan

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

Thune: "The president would like to overhaul Obamacare and give people health insurance that is higher quality and more affordable."

stricxl.bsky.social @stricxl.bsky.social · 18h

Further evidence of the collapse of the Washington Post as a serious news source

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

The @washingtonpost.com is now no more than a tabloid. Absolute tripe from the editorial board here.

Philip Bump @pbump.com · 1d

I spent more than a decade at The Post. It was good to me and I was proud to work there. I’ve largely refrained from being critical since I left. But this framing of the special counsel probe is embarrassing and flatly wrong. Stunning, but not. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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VoteVets @votevets.org · 18h

In a stunning development, the Trump administration admits in court that it has moved California National Guard members into Chicago, which to this point has been done in secret. To be clear, there is no security reason to have withheld this information from the American people.

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Pam🫘🧶💙🏳️‍🌈 #NoKings🚫👑 @pmmcdaniel.bsky.social · 22h

@schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@repmcgovern.bsky.social @markey.senate.gov @warren.senate.gov

Let's up the ante....

Every day that Republicans keep the government shut down, add another demand.

Stuff like, demand Congress take back power of the purse & tariffs & 👇

Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 23h

"We are facing a clear and present authoritarian danger.

Don’t Democrats need to demand that provisions curbing the administration’s authoritarian moves need to be attached to legislation funding the government?"

www.thebulwark.com/p/the-rule-o...

The Rule of Law vs. The Rule of Trump

A crisis moment in the defining debate of our time.

www.thebulwark.com

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKING: Federal judge issues a TRO in the Northern District of Illinois (including Chicago and the Broadview ICE facility), providing protections for protesters and journalists covering the protests.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Some of the key elements:

1. It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants,' their officers, agents, assigns, and all
persons acting in concert with them (hereafter referred to as "Federal Agents"), are temporarily ENJOINED in this judicial district from:
Dispersing, arresting, threatening to arrest, threatening or using physical
force against any person whom they know or reasonably should know is a Journalist, unless
Defendants have probable cause to believe that the individual has committed a crime.
Defendants may order a Journalist to change location to avoid disrupting law enforcement,
' President Trump, one of the named Defendants, is not included in this Order.
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as long as the Journalist has an objectively reasonable time to comply and an objectively
reasonable opportunity to report and observe;

b. Issuing a crowd dispersal order requiring any person to leave a public place
that they lawfully have a right to be, unless dispersal is justified by exigent circumstances as defined by Department of Homeland Security Use of Force Policy (updated Feb. 6,
2023), Sections III.F and XII.E;
С.
For purposes of this Order, a crowd dispersal order is a lawful command
given by a Federal Agent for all persons to leave a designated area when three or more persons are committing acts of disorderly conduct that are likely to cause substantial harm in the immediate vicinity;
d. Using riot control weapons including kinetic impact projectiles (KIPs), Compressed Air Launchers (e.g., PIS and FN303), Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray, CS gas, CN gas, or other chemical irritants, 40 mm Munitions Launchers, less-lethal shotguns,
Less-Lethal Specialty Impact-Chemical Munitions (LLSI-CM), Controlled Noise and Light Distraction Devices (CNLDDs), Electronic Control Weapons (ECWs) - on members of the press, protesters, or religious practitioners who are not posing an immediate threat to the safety of a law enforcement officer or others;

To facilitate the Defendants' identification of Journalists protected under
this Order, the following are examples of indicia of being a Journalist: visual identification as a member of the press, such as by carrying a professional press pass, badge or credentials; wearing distinctive clothing or patches that identify the wearer as a member of the press; or carrying professional gear such as professional photographic or videography
equipment. Other indicia of being a Journalist under this Order include that the person is standing off to the side of a protest, not engaging in chanting, sign holding, shouting slogans, or otherwise protesting, and documenting protest activities, although these are not
requirements. These indicia are illustrative, and a person need not exhibit every indicium
to be considered a Journalist under this Order. Defendants shall not be liable for unintentional violations of this Order in the case of an individual who does not wear a press pass, badge, or other official press credential, professional gear, or distinctive clothing that identifies the person as a member of the press.

It is further ORDERED that all Federal Agents, excepting those who do not wear a
uniform or other distinguishing clothing or equipment in the regular performance of their official
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duties or are engaged in undercover operations in the regular performance of their official duties, must have visible identification (for which a unique recognizable alphanumeric identifier sequence
will suffice) affixed to their uniforms or helmets and prominently displayed, including when
wearing riot gear.

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