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TamD @tdzwilewski.bsky.social · 21m

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 49m

At the U.S. Capitol this week, two Democratic senators confronted House Speaker Mike Johnson outside his office, accusing him of "covering up for pedophiles" by avoiding a vote to release more information on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
#ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles

'Keep your mouth shut.’ Tempers flare over shutdown with no end in sight

As the government shutdown heads toward impacting regular Americans with missed military paychecks, lawmakers are yelling and name-calling.

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 46m

We have the timidity of countless corporate and university GCs to thank for the fact DEI is treated as though it were illegal.

Anna Gifty @itsafronomics.bsky.social · 1h

lol gentle reminder that DEI is not illegal. Supporting marginalized groups is not illegal. Anyone reneging on support is making a CHOICE to do so.

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Outspoken™️ @out5p0ken.bsky.social · 43m

So Kid Rock closed the doors to his restaurant to avoid Trump’s ICE raids.

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Cheri Jacobus @cherijacobus.bsky.social · 3h

Perhaps Bondi is trying to protect herself on this?

Cheri Jacobus @cherijacobus.bsky.social · 17h

Pam Bondi was reportedly blindsided by behind-her-back indictment of Letitia James

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Pam Bondi was reportedly blindsided by behind-her-back indictment of Letitia James

U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan failed to give a heads-up to Attorney General Pam Bondi that she was appearing before a grand jury to seek a high-profile indictment against New York Attorney General Le...

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 3h

“Insurance has been something of a canary in the coal mine for climate change impacts.”
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Legislative Study Commissions Seek Solutions to Pawtuxet River Flooding, Insurance in the Age of Climate Change - ecoRI News

Both commissions are scheduled to continue to meet throughout the legislative offseason.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3h

"This is not about Democrats or Republicans ... No one wants a government in which officials accept cash bribes for government action. That is the stuff of banana republics or the type of Beltway swamp that Mr. Trump swore to drain."

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Opinion | The Tom Homan Affair Has More Red Flags Than a May Day Parade

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TamD @tdzwilewski.bsky.social · 2h

#Idaho

Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 3h

THE AUTHORITARIAN STATE OF IDAHO: Trump didn’t defend America — he sold a piece of it. Qatar to build its fighter jets in Idaho, Trump pockets a luxury jumbo jet, and democracy loses altitude. This is a path to darkness. Pls read & share 👇

THE AUTHORITARIAN STATE OF IDAHO

Trump just gave an Authoritarian Regime permission to build fighter jets on U.S. soil

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 3h

THE AUTHORITARIAN STATE OF IDAHO: Trump didn’t defend America — he sold a piece of it. Qatar to build its fighter jets in Idaho, Trump pockets a luxury jumbo jet, and democracy loses altitude. This is a path to darkness. Pls read & share 👇

THE AUTHORITARIAN STATE OF IDAHO

Trump just gave an Authoritarian Regime permission to build fighter jets on U.S. soil

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John Sipher @johnsipher.bsky.social · 3h

Uh oh.

Rubio “signed a letter last August to the Norwegian Nobel Committee supporting her nomination for the prize.”

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White House Disapproves of Machado’s Nobel, but Rubio Is a Big Supporter

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stevethdemocrat @stevethdemocrat.bsky.social · 3h

Dear red people that claim to be patriotic and love the troops:
It seems the official government position is to protect pedophiles and fuck the soldiers!! Can't believe y'all support that!!?🤷
Wow! That's different!! 😳
#ReleaseTheFiles FFS!

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Buddy Stone @buddystone.bsky.social · 3h

This is a war against the American people.

jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 4h

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CHICAGO: Trump's lawless goons (ICE) make a U-turn and smash into a woman's car, then proceed to arrest her by dragging her out of the vehicle.

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 3h

Almost like someone had advance notice from inside Trump’s inner circle. Truly the golden age of corruption.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 3h

I want nothing to do with performers who help Saudi Arabia launder their reputation and civil rights abuses. I want nothing to do with what they are selling.

#SpeakWithYourSpending

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Here’s what Aziz Ansari can do with his Riyadh Comedy Festival money | CNN

Human Rights Watch doesn’t want your money, Pete Davidson and Louis CK. Instead, they would like comedians to advocate for Saudi Arabia to release human rights defenders.

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NOELREPORTS @noelreports.com · 3h

🇧🇪 Belgium will receive its first four F-35s from the US on October 13, clearing the way for transferring F-16s to Ukraine, Defense Minister Theo Francken confirmed. The move fulfills a 2023 pledge to send jets once Belgium’s F-35 fleet was operational.

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Tim Hannan @timhannan.bsky.social · 3h

The corrupt Qatar dealings are so obvious even the stupidest Trump supporter can see it, it’s just whether they will close their eyes and pretend it’s not happening. Trump got a fucking luxury jet that we the taxpayers get to pay a billion to refurbish and then the plane goes to Trump.

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John Sipher @johnsipher.bsky.social · 3h

Typical. The real aim is to benefit rich supporters

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Big Investors Await Windfall From Trump’s Argentina Bailout

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 3h

In an unusual acknowledgement, the Trump administration said that its immigration crackdown is hurting farmers and risking higher food prices for Americans by cutting off agriculture’s labor supply.

Trump administration says immigration enforcement threatens higher food prices

U.S. farmers face labor shortages and potential food price hikes due to Trump’s immigration policy, the administration acknowledged in a Federal Registry document.

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Brian O @proudcanadaveteran.bsky.social · 3h

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John Sipher @johnsipher.bsky.social · 3h

Every fall “Russian strikes have targeted electricity and central heating infrastructure before the onset of winter weather, as part of an effort to break Ukrainians’ will to continue their fight.”

Won’t work

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