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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 5h

This Is Fascism

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 11h

I thought the same thing

Outspoken™️ @out5p0ken.bsky.social · 11h

Getting rid of OSHA will help limit explosions in the future

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

“NO SURVIVORS” — More on the Tennessee ammunition plant explosion:

“2nd deadly explosion” in 12 years

2019 inspection resulted in five “serious” safety violations and $7,200 state fine www.wsmv.com/2025/10/10/d...

tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 14h

Thank you This really is awesome.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 18h

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 14h

www.youtube.com/shorts/BSkDJ...

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised. #dailyshow

YouTube video by The Daily Show

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 1d

It is good he did this, but it will only work if he listens

CT Gov. Ned Lamont talks third term and faces progressive critics at town hall www.ctinsider.com/politics/art...

CT Gov. Ned Lamont talks third term and faces progressive critics at town hall

How would Gov. Ned Lamont get voters excited about the prospect of a third term? Here's what he said.

www.ctinsider.com

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 2d

Who the fuck is ok with this?

Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 2d

Shameful and unconscionable. History is going to look back on us and it won't be kind. Nor should it be.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 2d

They can’t be beaten by enough

Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 2d

NEW: 51 Senators urge RFK Jr. and Marty Makary to end telemedicine prescriptions of the abortion drug mifepristone— and to suspend its distribution as an "imminent hazard" under Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Collins and Murkowski only GOP members not to sign
justthenews.com/sites/defaul...

screenshot of letter dated 10/9/25
Today, your agencies have all the information they need to bring an end to previous Democrat-administrations’ abortion drug regulations while a comprehensive review is conducted. As a starting point,
we recommend the following:
1. Suspend the approval of any new generic versions of mifepristone pending the outcome of the REMS safety review;
2. Commit to ensuring that all generic versions of mifepristone are included in the ongoing reevaluation of prior REMS approvals;
3. Reinstate the in-person dispensing requirement for mifepristone and all its generic versions;
4. Suspend the distribution of mifepristone and all generic versions as an “imminent hazard” under Section 505(e) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA); and
5. Withdraw FDA guidance permitting pharmacy distribution of mifepristone and all its generic versions.

We are committed to continuing to work together to give a voice to the voiceless and protect women from the dangerous effects of unregulated access to chemical abortion drugs. The life, safety, freedom, and health of millions of Americans, born and unborn, depend on it.

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 3d

CT's role in American wars -- a historic duty to resist ctmirror.org/2025/10/07/c...

Resist we must

CT's role in American wars -- a historic duty to resist

We have to study the past to prepare for our future. By examining campaigns for peace by opposing American wars we are provided with lessons from which we can learn and take courage. In March,1967 a ...

ctmirror.org

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 3d

So true

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: "This president is unstable, unhinged, a double-minded individual that quite frankly is a threat to our democracy. It's certainly not the first time that Donald Trump has called for the arresting of a Black man unjustly."

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 4d

Are you kidding me?

CT's Ned Lamont a 'little bit' concerned about Mamdani winning NYC mayoral election, report says www.ctinsider.com/news/article...

CT's Ned Lamont a 'little bit' concerned about Mamdani winning NYC mayoral election, report says

Lamont said he wants to make sure the next mayor of New York City understands how important the city is to the financial stability of the region.

www.ctinsider.com

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 4d

Halloween?

Joking aside this is an important question with potentially very dire ramifications

Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 4d

Someone should start asking why we’re hearing and seeing Stephen Miller so much all of a sudden.

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 8d

Give this worker a raise - a BIG one

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8d

Kristi Noem is mad they wouldn’t let her in to use the restroom in Illinois today.

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 8d

Something to listen to

Opinion: With health coverage at risk, CT has a chance to lead www.ctinsider.com/opinion/arti... @ctcag.bsky.social @cthealth.org

Opinion: With health coverage at risk, CT has a chance to lead

Connecticut Health Foundation president outlines strategy 'that can position Connecticut to be a national leader in responsibly implementing HR1.'

www.ctinsider.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9d

Remember that this is what the Trump-Republican big, ugly bill was all about. It's Robin Hood in reverse.

Why would any Democrat vote for a continuing resolution that greenlights this regime's cruelty?

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 13d

Tik Tok mutha fucker

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 14d

Larry Ellison envisions a surveillance state in which techbros rule. '“Citizens will be on their best behavior, because we’re constantly recording and reporting everything that is going on,” Ellison said in an hour-long Q&A during Oracle’s Financial Analyst Meeting last week.'

Larry Ellison predicts rise of the modern surveillance state where ‘citizens will be on their best behavior’ | Fortune

Oracle's Larry Ellison believes citizens and police alike will be under constant surveillance of each other.

fortune.com

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Amy Devlin @amydevlin.bsky.social · 14d

Wow!

What a breakthrough moment for these women.

#WRWC2025 #RWC2025 #RUGBY

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14d

Five corporations control 90% of the US media market.

Airlines merged from 12 major carriers in 1980 to 4 today.

Four giants control 80% of meat processing.

A handful of companies control the pharmaceutical industry.

The evidence of corporate concentration is everywhere.

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 15d

Well done.

Hex Anderson @dexanderson.com · 15d

Cuomo could never.

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 16d

Correct

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16d

Van Hollen: I will just say that anybody who thinks we're on the way to authoritarianism is wrong. We are there

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 16d

Can’t make this stuff up

🌬CasuallyLucid🌀🌊 @casuallylucid.bsky.social · 16d

He was also found with porn playing in his office...

"He will join the Teacher Freedom Alliance, a conservative nonprofit group, as its chief executive, the organization announced Thursday on its website. “Walters fearlessly fights the woke liberal union mob,” the group said."

#pinks

Oklahoma Education Chief Who Promoted Bibles in Schools Will Resign

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Just a small town girl @kelizabeths.bsky.social · 17d

Hell I'd go for 25% anything

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 17d

Big, big, big problem

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 17d

The richest man on earth owns X.

The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok.

The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post.

See the problem here?

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 19d

How is this considered anything but evil?

tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 22d

This is dangerous

Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 22d

😱 “U.S. Department of Education, AFPI, TPUSA, Hillsdale College, and Over 40 National and State Organizations Launch America 250 Civics Coalition” 9/17/25 … 1/ www.ed.gov/about/news/p...

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tomswan.bsky.social @tomswan.bsky.social · 23d

Imagine that

Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 24d

Huh wow turns out the people who wanted to misgender and deadname trans people and use racist slurs never cared about free speech, they just wanted to misgender and deadname trans people and use racist slurs

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