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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 22m

Respect to those who got here first.

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RachelMarta @rachel99marta.bsky.social · 13h

"California filed a lawsuit. Federal judge found deployment of national guard was illegal."

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Mamdani says New York City should prepare for the 'inevitability' of a National Guard deployment

YouTube video by CNN

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Mari Yunker @yunkmom.bsky.social · 1h

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Alisha Grauso (She/Her) @alishagrauso.bsky.social · 21h

The human mind is not equipped to deal with the constant onslaught of realizing that there are far more ignorant, genuinely sponge-dumb people in the world than you ever thought possible.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3h

WAR-TORN PORTLAND

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 3h

Buried inside the Big Beautiful Bill is a time bomb...one that detonates the balance of power. You weren’t supposed to read this clause. That’s why I did.

A single section hidden deep in the bill quietly neuters the courts. It’s that serious.🔥👇

www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 3h

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day – a time to honor the 11 sovereign Tribal Nations and robust urban Native communities that continue to enrich our state’s cultural landscape, economy, and heritage.

It was a beautiful morning to celebrate on the shore of Bde Maka Ska.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 3h

It’s fantastic news that all remaining hostages have been returned.

I’m not ready to spike the football and declare victory on peace yet, though. These things can - and often do - go completely sideways.

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Adelle Loiselle @adelleloiselle.bsky.social · 2h

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It is great you got the story but …

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Alaska hit by severe flooding that carries away homes

Alaska State Troopers said it received reports of "at least eight homes being pushed from their foundations."

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Steve Rose @mermansteve.bsky.social · 2h

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Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor'easter brings flooding to East Coast

Authorities say more than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding strong enough...

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Afra Kroon 🇳🇱 @afrakroon.bsky.social · 2h

Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor'easter brings flooding to East Coast

apnews.com/article/alas...

Dozens rescued as remnants of typhoon hits Alaska while nor'easter brings flooding to East Coast

Authorities say more than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding strong enough...

apnews.com

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 2h

These are mostly indigenous communities in Alaska that have been slammed by the storm.

The local manager of a small airline fleet says he is the only one doing evacuations right now!

Defund FEMA and people are abandoned. Defund public media and no-one knows.

FYI, today is Indigenous Peoples Day.

Flooding seen with water up to the crash barriers of local roads

Sheds and debris lie scattered in the storm

A small blue house has been blown onto its roof

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 2h

That video above is credited to Brea Paul on IG. It is a house videoed being swept away in Kwigillingok, Alaska this morning.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 2h

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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Wobbledance aka “Tony” @wobbledance.bsky.social · 20h

When they lie, when they deny on camera…shut ‘em down!

Bravo, George, bravo! 👏👏👏👏👏

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 19h

Children deserve to feel safe at home & in school. This new bill I signed:

➡️ Bars childcare facilities & state preschools from collecting immigration info
➡️ Protects parents’ legal rights & kids’ security if separated
➡️ Ensures schools have safety plans in times of crisis

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 4h

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tafphy.bsky.social @tafphy.bsky.social · 4h

Alaska gotta FAFO too.
No Weather Service. No NOAA, NWS. No FEMA to have a response.
You voted for U.S. senators from Alaska are Lisa Murkowski, who has served since 2002, and Dan Sullivan.
sengov.com/alaska/lisa-...
Have a nice day.

Lisa Murkowski

Contact senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska. Contact information for Lisa Murkowski includes email address, phone number, and mailing address.

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

Thinking this is wrong and untenable isn’t radical.

Thinking it isn’t, is.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 4h

It's time again as a notable Italian-American to note Christopher Columbus was an absolute piece of shit human who didn't land anywhere near this actual country so why the fuck should he stop the mail for the whole day

Anyway, Happy Indigenous People's Day, y'all

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 17h

The search on Mar-a-Lago happened in August 2022. Jack Smith was appointed Special Counsel in November 2022.

Time, how does it work

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h

Eric Trump: "Sure enough, we find out that Jack Smith is planting manilla folders on the office of my father ... "

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 3h

Nearly all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) were dismissed in Friday’s reduction-in-force, leaving only a few senior officials and administrative staff.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3h

NEW VIDEO: Congressman Jake Auchincloss calls out Donald Trump and the Republicans and we discuss why Congress must act to restore checks and balances and stop Trump from turning the military into a campaign weapon. youtu.be/uX1uotE12r0?...

Congressman Slams Trump's Military Invasion | Rep. Jake Auchincloss

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3h

Rather than it being a “hate-America” rally, Saturday’s No Kings rally is an opportunity for all of us who love America to express our determination that our nation’s ideals not be crushed by the Trump regime. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/theyre-calling-it-a-hate-america

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Mari Yunker @yunkmom.bsky.social · 3h

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 17h

Trump has rolled out yet another baseless conspiracy theory in his relentless campaign to lie and spread misinformation to the public. His latest claim, that the FBI orchestrated the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol and that Biden ordered it, collapses under even the most basic scrutiny.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 7h

The truth about the administration’s threat federal employees won’t get paid when shutdown ends. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-a...

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