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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1h

The nation’s largest private prison company is asking the Supreme Court to give federal contractors blanket immunity from lawsuits — including human trafficking claims.

If they win, private contractors could operate with even less accountability than they do now.

The Human Trafficking Case That Could Hand Government Contractors Blanket Immunity

In a little-noticed Supreme Court case, the country’s largest private prison operator argues companies should be shielded from lawsuits when doing the government’s dirty work.

www.levernews.com

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2h

“We’ve arrested American citizens for being too close.”

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 2h

New — Video shared with me shows ICE officers in DC detaining a man on Friday.

Bystander filming asks man for his name. ICE agent lies and says he’s not allowed to speak to him “by law” and another says “We’ve arrested American citizens for being too close…If he gets any closer, put him in cuffs.”

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Christine Moretti @christine520.bsky.social · 2h

1/ Small acts of defiance…✊

Yesterday, my husband and I went out to dinner with our BFFs to a local diner. It was still early bird special time so you know it was filled with old white people.

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 1h

# of times the Bible forbids/demands penalties for abortion- 0
# of times the Bible justifies keeping out immigrants-0
# of times Jesus condemns homosexuality-0
# of times the Bible addresses poverty, justice and compassion for the poor- over 2,000
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Separa...

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Sharon @whatsinaname220.bsky.social · 1h

Why is it we know more about Biden’s health than trump’s?

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 3h

Former President Joe Biden is undergoing a new phase of treatment for an aggressive form of cancer that was diagnosed in May.

"As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment," according to a spokesperson.

Biden undergoes radiation therapy as cancer care enters a new phase

Former President Joe Biden is undergoing a new phase of treatment for an aggressive form of cancer that was diagnosed in May, a spokesperson said Saturday."As part of a treatment plan for prostate can...

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Hakeem Jeffries @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · 3h

Day 11 of the Republican Shutdown.

Donald Trump is back on the golf course.

House Republicans have cancelled votes for a third straight week.

And Democrats are continuing the fight to protect your healthcare.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 3h

No Kings,
For the love of America.

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

nokings.org

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

UPDATE #TN-05 Democrat #ChazMolder raised $785,000 in the first four weeks of his campaign. That’s more than 13 times Republican Andy Ogles’ current war chest.

People are clearly eager to put an end to #PinnochiOgles lies and drama www.tennessean.com/story/news/p...

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Sharon @whatsinaname220.bsky.social · 1h

They’ve learned how to play him.
Ahahahahaha

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Phoenix🔥 @fivetimessix.bsky.social · 3h

#caturday

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Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 2h

I'm late to this masterpiece by @lopatto.bsky.social but it's a series of darts sticking Bari Weiss to the bullseye. A totally different viewpoint on why she's been put in charge of CBS News and why she will regret that forever👏👏👏👏👏 www.theverge.com/business/793...

Memo to Bari Weiss Re: CBS News: You’re doomed

Bari Weiss has sold her company, The Free Press, to manage the decline of broadcast news at CBS. How many ways can it go wrong?

www.theverge.com

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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 2h

And if you give a mouse a plane….

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 21h

Amazing what happens when you give the guy a plane

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2h

$47. And that’s if the government isn’t lying about the interest rate. Plus, they will have to prove she intentionally schemed to swindle $47 from the bank - as opposed to just not knowing the difference between a second home and an investment property. Good luck, Lindsay.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 3h

The grand jury indictment against New York AG Letitia James accuses her of receiving a lower-cost loan on a home she purchased.

James saved only about $50 a month with lower interest rate, the indictment alleges.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Letitia James saved only about $50 a month with lower interest rate, indictment alleges

The grand jury indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses her of receiving a lower-cost loan on a home she purchased in Norfolk, Virgini

www.nbcnews.com

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Steve Hofstetter @stevehofstetter.bsky.social · 2h

More than half of ALL government shut down days in the history of America have come under just one president.

Simply put, the man is a terrible leader.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2h

Yes, it is. Don’t even bother trying.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 2h

When Republicans are pre-butting a pro-democracy rally like No Kings and making shit up left and right to scare people, you know they're losing and in panic mode.

Pedal to the floor.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 2h

They are building a Propaganda State.

They are cooking the books on job creation.

Now they are rigging death numbers so no one knows how many people die because of their attacks on vaccines and science.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 15h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2h

#NoKings #NoKingsDay

nokings.org

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Sharon @whatsinaname220.bsky.social · 1h

Trillion is MORE THAN billion.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 2h

Their complaints that Dems oppose the “rural hospital fund” are so hilarious.

Kind of like: “I’m going to burn down your house and give you a chocolate chip cookie instead.”

“That sounds terrible.”

“What you don’t like chocolate chip cookies!?”

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 2h

Stand strong and stay safe, Portland. 💙🐸
#FuckICE

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2h

So “antifa” is really “inflata” and is a bunch of people protesting in blow up costumes.

Tweet from Meidas_Charise Lee: “THIS IS THE COOLEST WAR ZONE EVER! Portland’s strategy… maybe if we act weird enough they’ll leave!”
Attached is a photo of people in colorful inflatable costumes dancing or moving playfully at night.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 2h

The prosecution of Tish James is the product of a broken system that allows lawless billionaires to rule alongside corrupt politicians.

It’s as much a story of New York City as Washington, D.C.

But it's here in New York where a new era of politics will be born.

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 2h

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