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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 4h

Someone is not going to like the idea that defending democracy and opposing authoritarianism is the way you win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 4h

Breaking news: María Corina Machado has been awarded the prize for ‘keeping the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness’ . The win dashes the hopes of US President Donald Trump. on.ft.com/4ocHAKY

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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 4h

Seems a pointed rebuke of anti-democracy thugs everywhere.

The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 4h

BREAKING: The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday, for "keeping the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness."

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

Machado is 'a brave and committed champion of peace .. who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness,' the committee said in a statement.

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 4h

And...this entire administration has a credibility probem!

"I have found no credible evidence that there is a danger of rebellion in the state of Illinois"

Judge Perry also cited recent decisions that cast doubt on DHS's “credibility and assessment of what is happening on the streets of Chicago."

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 7h

October 9, 2025

Today Trump appointee Lindsey Halligan did what President Donald J.

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CNN @cnn.com · 4h

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Venezuelan opposition figure Maria Corina Machado, described as a "brave and committed champion of peace." Follow live updates. https://cnn.it/3VV7gjc

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 4h

BREAKING: For her work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela, María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize.

María Corina Machado of Venezuela wins the Nobel Peace Prize

Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a key figure in unifying Venezuela's political opposition.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 4h

María Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for democracy in Venezuela. A fierce opponent of the Maduro regime, she’s hailed for advocating a peaceful transition from dictatorship.

Trump is probably furious and preparing a TruthSocial post 😆

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Sue Baird @suzb.bsky.social · 1d

Time to take Grandpa to the home.

jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

genuinely think they are feeding him AI videos

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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Sue Baird @suzb.bsky.social · 1d

I wish this was history and not current events!

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Sue Baird @suzb.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Birthday. Enjoy your day.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 2d

October 7, 2025

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today floated the idea that workers furloughed during a government shutdown are not guaranteed back pay when the shutdown is resolved.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

And another....

David Roberts @volts.wtf · 1d

Today on Volts: hey listen up! The most important election of the year is happening in Georgia next month. Two seats on the (currently all-GOP) Public Service Commission are up & rising electricity prices are on everyone's mind. This is a bellwether for next year's governor & midterm elections!

Pay attention to the most important political race of 2025

With energy affordability set to dominate national politics, Peter Hubbard and Brionté McCorkle explain why a down-ballot Georgia race is ground zero for the fight.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Pelosi: "Democrats who created Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, the ACA, all of that, are now being asked to reject that so we can give a tax cut to the rich. We're not doing it. It isn't a question of, 'let's come back together so we can discuss it.' That isn't going to happen."

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Pax Linson @paxll.bsky.social · 2d

Ahhh, now THIS is a great way to protest!

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 2d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 3d

Gifting this one: interesting, important read on how the USA shook off authoritarianism of 1920s. Yes cataclysm is part of it.
But bolstering the WEB Duboises & Sidney Hillmans of today?
Pushing Grand Experiments for democracy?
BRING IT ON.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/o...

Opinion | How to Save the American Experiment

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Sue Baird @suzb.bsky.social · 2d

The local press really matters!

The press steps up as Trump targets Chicago
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The press steps up as Trump targets Chicago

Local journalism is under siege, but still makes itself indispensable

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Sue Baird @suzb.bsky.social · 2d

Fishermen do. It's a huge industry.

Sarah Posner @sarahposner.bsky.social · 2d

scrambled brain

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Trump: "We call them the water drugs. The drugs that come in through water. They're not coming. There are no boats anymore. Frankly, there are no fishing boats. There are no boats out there period, if you want to know the truth. Does anybody go fishing anymore?"

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 3d

October 5, 2025

October 6, 2025

If White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller is at the head of the administration’s deployment of federal agents against undocumented immigrants, it appears that Office of Management and Budget...

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Sue Baird @suzb.bsky.social · 2d

He’ll buy the farmers off again like he did in Trump 1.0. The American taxpayer foot’s the bill.
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Trump to Unveil Farmer Aid as China Shuns U.S. Crops

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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 3d

26. They know their policies are so unpopular they would never become reality if Vought and Miller couldn’t whisper in the ear of a doddering old man who can't tell the difference b/w reality and TV. For indie voters who may be looking for an off ramp, it’s not Project 2025. It’s Puppet 2025.

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Sue Baird @suzb.bsky.social · 3d

Good convo about Women’s Democratic Caucus. @hcrichardson.bsky.social

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American Conversations: Representative Teresa Leger Fernández

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 4d

October 5, 2025

On Friday the Minnesota Star Tribune reported a conversation on the messaging app Signal between one of Stephen Miller’s top deputies, Anthony Salisbury, and a senior advisor to Secretary of Defense P...

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Julie J @j1j2.bsky.social · 3d

NO KINGS
Westborough, Massachusetts
Saturday, October 18

TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 23d

#NoCrowns
#NOKINGS
#Massachusetts
NO KINGS
Westborough Massachusetts
Saturday, October 18
10am – 12pm EDT
Westborough Rotary
1 W Main St
Westborough, MA 01581
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**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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John Robinson @jrobin.bsky.social · 4d

I know I’m naive but the idea that my government not only lies to me and America but purposely creates video to lie to me…well, I was never taught this in U.S. civics class.

Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 4d

October 5, 2025

On Friday the Minnesota Star Tribune reported a conversation on the messaging app Signal between one of Stephen Miller’s top deputies, Anthony Salisbury, and a senior advisor to Secretary of Defense P...

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David Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 3d

When you’re losing Ryan Zinke…

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Rep. Ryan Zinke: "Our economy right now is not great. The jobs report was not great."

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Sue Baird @suzb.bsky.social · 4d

Maybe if Trump had gone to Vietnam as a soldier, we would've won. Bone spurs, my a**.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Trump: "The problem with Vietnam, we, you know, we stopped fighting to win. We would've won easy. We would've won Afghanistan easy. We would've won every war easy. But we got politically correct. 'Oh, let's take it easy.' We're not politically correct anymore, just so you understand."

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