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Jps

@thinkingurl.bsky.social

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RI -> DC -> RI +a few states in b/w. Pro all the letters & a (greener) world that works for everyone. Named my house. Drive manual transmission and obnoxious about it. Former lover of biking in DC. Love History, archaeology, photography, family/Jilly 🐾

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 10h

Portland councilwoman: You know I never thought that renown puppy killer Kristi Noem would be so afraid of protesters wearing frog costumes and chicken costumes but here we are…

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

Today I took questions from more than a dozen South Asian news outlets and spoke about our agenda to make this city affordable for each and every New Yorker.

Zohran sits at a long conference table, back to the camera, with more than a dozen journalists, some with cameras, facing him.

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

Diane Keaton was a true Californian. She was a self-described oddball, uniquely stylish, deeply creative, funny, and an acting legend who could steal the screen in comic and dramatic roles alike. She was in a class all her own, an icon.

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Catherine Hagman @catherinehagman.bsky.social · 11h

Every #Republican lawmaker on every Sunday talk show needs to be asked why they would ensure a future of suffering for their own constituents.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 12h

Per CDC source: At internal leadership meeting this afternoon, it was shared that 1,257 people were RIF'd at CDC. Number may not be final. Apparently, chief of staff was unaware that RIFs were going to occur so not clear who is making decisions. (Short 🧵)

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Lena Sun @lenasun.bsky.social · 19h

Among other RIF notices at CDC:
—Center for Forecasting and Analytics;
—all of CDC Washington
—Office of Human Resources
—National Center for Injury Prevention and Control 3/4

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 1d

CDC workers have been terminated tonight

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h

Imagine that

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 9h

ICE IS DISAPPEARING PEOPLE TO WORK CAMPS

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Chris Ahuja for Congress @chrisahuja.bsky.social · 5h

It’s not enough to beat Trump or MAGA extremism. We have to rebuild the Democratic Party from the bottom up—powered by workers, not corporations. Rebuild democracy so every working American has real power, not just a vote. #AhujaCongress2026 #CA32 #RetireBradSherman

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 7h

@repstansbury.bsky.social: "This is gangster activity. The president is trying to shield pedophiles by calling and threatening members of Congress. We need more members of Congress, whether it's the Epstein files, the shutdown, health care, democracy, the rule of law, to just fucking do their jobs."

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h

Just got my CAVA bag stuffed with cash from George Soros to attend the #NoKings rally on October 18th. Still waiting to hear from Antifa headquarters if one of their corporate jets is available. Otherwise, I'll use my Delta "American Terrorists As Bad As Isis Fly Free" coupon. Glory!

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Rita Jane @blueeyedbaby.bsky.social · 5h

RFK Jr fired 1000 people from the CDC late last night.

He wiped out entire teams that investigate disease outbreaks, infectious disease responses, data collection, and more.

Yes, this should aIarm you!!!!

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 10h

Big Staten Island canvass today, despite the dreary weather.

I’m so grateful for the thousands of volunteers who bring this campaign directly to New Yorkers across the five boroughs every single week.

Group photo of volunteers holding Zohran signs on the steps of Staten Island borough hall.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 7h

Nice recap

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 9h

After 10 long days, the hearing challenging Texas' gerrymandering ended. By the end, all of legacy media had vanished. But Democracy Docket stayed to keep you informed about just how far Republicans went to manipulate the state’s maps.

Support its vital work by subscribing now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 12h

🚨🚨🚨A 15 year old opens the door to the vehicle, but ICE monsters proceed to throw her around like a rag doll — because they can. Notice the police drive away, just out of view of the camera. Uploaded ~ 2 hours ago. 1/2

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 11h

Today, I signed a series of bills that close gaps in maternal and prenatal care, improve health outcomes and access to child care resources, and protect vulnerable women.

Women in California deserve the services and resources they need to live full, self-determined lives.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 13h

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 12h

Illinois law requires all registered vehicles to display front and back license plates, without exception. But to evade accountability, masked federal immigration agents are driving around in unmarked cars without plates.
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Federal immigration officers wear masks, no name tags — now some drive cars without license plates

The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18h

I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 7h

UPDATE: Sixteen people are believed to have died in a powerful blast at an explosives plant in Tennessee, officials said.

'No survivors' found after explosion in Tennessee, sheriff says

The cause of the Friday morning explosion is under investigation.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 10h

🐀 Mike Johnson caught lying using the receipts he directed us to use. Jen Psaki for the 🎯

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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social · 1d

HAPPY NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 10h

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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