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Wingweaver @wingweaver.bsky.social · 1m

ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones | TechCrunch share.google/TxvjiDjHwmjt...

ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones | TechCrunch

The federal contract shows ICE spent $825,000 on vans equipped with “cell-site simulators” which allow the real-world location tracking of nearby phones and their owners.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6h

Never forget this: The forces rigging our economy, undermining our democracy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. Stay clear-eyed and ready for the fight ahead.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 4h

Only one thing could top the honor of speaking at the No Kings rally, and that's the honor of speaking at No Kings 2. See you October 18th!

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 9h

This isn’t about politics; it’s about ownership of the scoreboard. When the scoreboard changes owners, the game changes. The sale no one voted on...and why you should care.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Wingweaver @wingweaver.bsky.social · 3m

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Trump DARK PAST Under INVESTIGATION by TOP Congressman

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Wingweaver @wingweaver.bsky.social · 1h

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Trump IGNORES CONGRESS in New SCHEME

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 12h

It's wild that we've reached a point where the President openly admits to firing people for political reasons, and his OMB director tweets about it like it's a victory. This is page one of the authoritarian playbook, happening in plain sight.

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Wingweaver @wingweaver.bsky.social · 1h

She looks gorgeous in this photo. She will be missed.

Wingweaver @wingweaver.bsky.social · 2h

I'm paraphrasing a comedian here: "I'll be damned! The Black lady is prejudiced." GOP Candidate: It’s Not Discrimination to Fire Someone for Being Gay share.google/IxD2lvimverZ...

GOP Candidate: It’s Not Discrimination to Fire Someone for Being Gay

Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears had a truly wild debate performance.

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Molly Ploofkins @mollyploofkins.bsky.social · 2d

Retired Army sniper calls out Trump and his supporters

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Bon Hanson @bonhanson.bsky.social · 7h

FAFO continues 😈🇨🇦

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American spirit exports to Canada 'plummeted' 85%, says U.S. trade group | CBC News

American spirit exports to Canada "plummeted" 85 per cent in the second quarter of 2025, with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States calling the situation "very troubling" as consumers in ...

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Freedom Writers Collaborative @fwcollaborative.bsky.social · 7h

The Trump administration is using our military to silence dissent and crush opposition.

We won't be silenced - we'll keep protesting and fighting for our rights!

#FreedomToDissent

Support our campaign to oppose MAGA extremists

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 23h

FULL STORY HERE: Emails began flooding CDC inboxes late Friday night announcing dozens of layoffs. HR people brought back from furlough to oversee the RIFs. Disease detectives, entire Washington office, global health, injury prevention, MMWR staff among those hit.
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Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11h

More than three dozen federal judges have told The New York Times that the Supreme Court’s flurry of brief, opaque emergency orders in cases related to the Trump administration have left them confused about how to proceed in those matters and are hurting the judiciary’s image with the public.

Federal Judges, Warning of ‘Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

Dozens of sitting judges shared with The Times their concerns about risks to the courts’ legitimacy as the Supreme Court releases opaque orders about Trump administration policies.

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 7h

After winning the Nobel Prize for her searing portraits of the Soviet world unraveling, Svetlana Alexievich worries about the revival of its violent, anti-democratic ways.

Understanding Post-Soviet Tyranny, in Order to Fight It

After winning the Nobel Prize for her searing portraits of the Soviet world unraveling, Svetlana Alexievich worries about the revival of its violent, anti-democratic ways.

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Bridget 🦋 🌸📎🕊️💙 🇺🇦🇨🇦🌞📚🎶🌍🍀 @bawalker.bsky.social · 13h

Well done!

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 9h

Texas is preparing emergency resources for wildfires and floods. The Texas National Guard should be THERE — not in Illinois.

We stand ready to support their return home so they are best positioned for helping Texans respond to any natural disasters.

Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of growing wildfire threat, flood risk in Texas

With expected growing wildfire danger across Texas and the potential for a flood risk this weekend, Gov. Greg Abbott is activating more state emergency response resources Friday.

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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 1d

Trump said he deserved a cut for brokering the TikTok deal, and at once there was agreement that his son Baron would have a top executive slot... though he hasn't asked for it, and has no apparent qualifications to hold it. This is how Trump 2.0 works. www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025...

Barron Trump tipped for top TikTok job

US president’s 19-year-old son could be appointed to the app’s board

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🫶🏻LaylaBella🫶🏻 @laylabelle3.bsky.social · 7h

When you have a pedophile regime out here kidnapping children we really have to start asking ourselves. What’s going on?

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Trope A Dope @tropeadope.bsky.social · 7h

This is what they're (fascists/scum) are afraid of. Balloon people. They're so pathetic.

Jason❌ @gizmosspace.bsky.social · 1d

This is awesome.

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Wingweaver @wingweaver.bsky.social · 7h

What could possibly go wrong...? Dominion Voting Systems is sold and is now Liberty Vote : NPR share.google/blLrTd0aoXHs...

Dominion, the voting tech company at the center of false 2020 claims, is sold

Dominion Voting Systems, the company at the center of false fraud claims about the 2020 election, has been acquired by an entity called Liberty Vote.

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Wingweaver @wingweaver.bsky.social · 7h

I loved her work. I will miss her. 💔

SuzyQ @suzyqfit4u.bsky.social · 8h

Breaking!
Diane Keaton dead at 79!

I’m heartbroken

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 7h

His late night post came after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology on Friday became the first university in the country to reject White House proposals tying federal funding to a set of demands from the MAGA administration.

Republican Praises School For Turning Down Trump 'Bribe'

Renegade Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie applauded MIT for standing fast against the MAGA administration’s demands over federal funding.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 8h

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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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 8h

🚨🚨🚨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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