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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 23h

The People Rise — and the Idiot King Mocks. Over 7 million Americans filled the streets for the NO KINGS protests on Saturday — the largest coordinated pro-democracy action since the Women’s March.
It wasn’t a “day of hate” as Maga Mike tried to frame it. Pls read ⬇️

The Authoritarian Alliance: From Putin’s Puppets to Kavanaugh’s Gavels

Two fronts, one war — abroad and at home — both waged by Donald Trump to protect power, whiteness, and control.

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Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 1h

This, and for many other reasons, is why I call it the Republican criminal syndicate (RCS).

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 9h

Trump built an empire of mirrors and called it friendship. From Roy Cohn to Elon Musk, he's never had a true friend.

This is the story of the people who orbit him, the power that feeds him, and the bottomless hunger that still drives him to rebuild the stage every time the applause fades.

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The Company He Keeps: Donald Trump’s Friends, Fixers, and False Gods

An exposé on power, loyalty, and the illusion of friendship.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 9h

That’s not how I expected the second half of this headline to go. “Part of White House Reduced to Rubble” should be followed by “What the Fuck.”

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Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 1h

If Russia's oligarchs could be persuaded to stop Putin (via means suggested by Kinzinger), before falling out of a window, the war would be over already... Ukraine wins, joins NATO, successfully defends Democracy in Europe!

Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 1h

In the Ars Technica article someone suggests the problem was with the Internet... It was not the Internet's problem; not even close. The ARPAnet, now the Internet, has functioned nearly flawlessly since the first data transmission in 1969. DARPA (a function of the DOD) did not require profit.

Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 1h

In a rush to increase profits, technology that should be in beta test is put into service too quickly. AWS, like CrowdStrike, sells it's services to many other tech vendors; resellers. This makes any glitch into a much more massive problem.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 5h

NEW: Jack Smith has responded to Chuck Grassley and the Senate Judiciary, and it's 🔥🔥🔥

Jack Smith reminds Chuck Grassley:

1. Toll records aren't wiretaps
2. Trump's DOJ got toll records on Schiff and Swallwell and 43 congressional staffers
3. Hur got toll records in the Biden investigation 1/

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 4h

Today Trump confirmed that instead of helping you with rising costs, he's sending $20 BILLION of your money to...wait for it...Argentina.

Why? Because he wants to keep his right wing friend there in power, and he wants to help the billionaires who benefit from a bailout.

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Frank Figliuzzi @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social · 4h

Man arrested for threat to kill Hakeem Jeffries was previously pardoned by Trump. My take - join me on Substack for more: substack.com/@thefrankfig...

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Aren’t You Embarrassed Mr. President? Man arrested for threatening to kill Rep. Hakeem Jeffries was previously pardoned by Trump. My take:

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 12h

It’s book launch day for Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual For Keeping A Democracy, my first book. I hope you’ll read it or listen to it. a.co/d/43dbybC

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Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 2h

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Boomer to Those Who Came After

Our kids, grandchildren, etc...

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Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 1d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings?” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings? · No Kings

No Kings will be massive, powerful, and meaningful - but it won’t be the end of our work. Join movement leaders and fellow local activists after the big day to come together, celebrate what we accompl...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 5d

This sounds familiar.

Annette @resistnow2024.bsky.social · 6d

This. Said. It. All. ⬇️⬇️

Please. Share. So. Everyone. Knows. The. Truth.

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Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 6d

I'm attending National Wildlife Federation's event, “State of Environmental Justice” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nwf/event/85...

State of Environmental Justice · National Wildlife Federation

In the 34 years since the first [National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit](https://www.ucc.org/30th-anniversary-the-first-national-people-of-color-environmental-leadership-summit/), co...

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 8d

There is absolutely zero chance that a man who took $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from an FBI agent on camera would have been appointed to any position by any other president.

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Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 8d

This is Netanyahu, and his government's, war. Geophysical exploration could find the tunnels are without dropping a single bomb. There is information that implies that the government of Israel knew what Hamas was planning before Oct. 7th. Gaza's the result of Hamas and Israeli war crimes.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 8d

Unsure how many times I have to repeat it, but health care shouldn’t be for-profit.

Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 9d

Drug Rehabs Lure In Patients for Insurance Money—Then Leave Them on the Street

Operators promise high-end treatment, help addicts sign up for insurance then pile on charges for little in return, say former patients and insurers.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 8d

The fact that top Republicans are already fearmongering about, lying about, the No Kings rallies this Saturday, across the US, tells you how worried they are about public pressure and protest against their reactionary, autocratic, anti-American agenda.

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Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 12d

This should not be a surprise, to anyone. If, perchance, you are surprised, your company will never be better than 901, and will probably remain, much lower.

Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 12d

WOW! I'm agreeing with MTG!

Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 12d

So, the Republican criminal syndicate (RCS) is, "protifa," while protecting pedophiles?

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Stephen M. Wyman @wymanusa.bsky.social · 12d

So, the Republican criminal syndicate (RCS) is, "protifa," while protecting pedophiles?

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 13d

My latest: The fight for democracy is the defining battle of our generation. Within that struggle, protecting free and fair elections must be our top priority. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/why-...

Why My Law Firm is Litigating 63 Voting Rights Cases

Read here.

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catwhisperer @catwhisperer.bsky.social · 17d

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