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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 26d

The Nation pulls NO punches, from @espiers.bsky.social

"There's no requirement to take part in this whitewashing campaign. Refusing to join in doesn’t make anyone a bad person. It’s a choice to write an obituary that begins “Joseph Goebbels was a gifted marketer and loving father to six children.”

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy Deserves No Mourning

The white Christian nationalist provocateur wasn’t a promoter of civil discourse. He preached hate, bigotry, and division

www.thenation.com

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · 29d

Justice SotoMayor: "We should not have to live in a country where the Government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job. Rather than stand idly by while our constitutional freedoms are lost, I dissent." #iwccc

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Vivian O’Blivion🏴‍☠️ @obliviating.bsky.social · 29d

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Indivisible West Co Co County @indivisiblewcoco.bsky.social · Sep 9

We need volunteers to cleanup litter Saturday, Sept. 20, for the El Sobrante Stroll then join Green Team 94803 on Sunday, Sept. 21, to carry signs and cheer in the parade, help at our booth, and recruit folks for Coastal Cleanup on Sat. Sept. 28. Email us at [email protected].

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Sep 9

#iwccc

Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Sep 5

I never thought I'd be reposting an undercover camera interview from Operation Veritas, but in this case I think it's worth sharing. #epstein #trump #pedophile okeefemediagroup.com/breaking-doj...

BREAKING: DOJ Deputy Chief Admits Government Will “Redact Every Republican” While “Leav[ing] All the Liberal, Democratic People” on the Epstein Client List; Says Ghislaine Maxwell Was Moved to a Lower...

DOJ Deputy Chief claims GOP names will be redacted from Epstein files while Democrats remain. Also says Maxwell was rewarded to stay silent.

okeefemediagroup.com

Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Sep 5

I was reading an AP article about Russia's 500 drone attacks on Ukraine in one day and it referred to Europe's "US-led peace process." What tripe!
The US has not led any peace process in Europe or the Middle East since the GOP took power in January.

Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Sep 5

#iwccc

Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Sep 5

Q-anon spread rumors that there was a deep state government #pedophile ring. Then they made it all come true. Where is the investigation into who killed Jeffrey #Epstein? What happened to all the videotapes featuring #Trump that Epstein said were in his home? What is #FoxNews covering up?

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · Sep 2

BREAKING: Judge Charles Breyer finds that the Trump administration violated the Posse Comitatus Act by using the military for domestic law enforcement purpose in Los Angeles.

He enjoins further violations of the Posse Comitatus Act ⬇️

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · Aug 29

By a 7-4 vote, the full Federal Circuit has *affirmed* a lower-court ruling holding that many of President Trump’s tariffs exceed his statutory authority.

The ruling won’t go into effect until October 14, though—which gives the Trump administration plenty of time to seek intervention from #SCOTUS:

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Indivisible West Co Co County @indivisiblewcoco.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today is the day: Workers over billionaires! 11am-1pm, San Pablo Dam Road in El Sobrante, SF East Bay, starting from Appian Way. Let's see how far we can stretch the line this time! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... #iwccc #indivisible #sanfranciscoeastbay #elsobrante #laborday

Labor Day Nationwide Protest · Indivisible

**Labor and community are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover.** Billionaires are converting the government into their private slush f...

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Indivisible West Co Co County @indivisiblewcoco.bsky.social · Sep 1

Epstein victims press conference Sept. 3, 10:30am ET. Support victims of sexual abuse and pedophiles. These women are showing tremendous courage. Stop the White House coverup of Trump-Epsteingate. #epstein #iwccc #trumpepstein #humantrafficking #sexualpredators #coverup

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Aug 14

Most Americans agree with that. You can't tolerate other opinions than your own? Just because YOU don't agree with everything Newsom says doesn't make him the enemy: The enemy is using goon squads to round up immigrants and citizens alike. A little perspective, please.

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News Corpse @newscorpse.bsky.social · Aug 13

STRAIGHT UP DICTATOR MOVE: "White House to conduct review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions to ensure they fit with Trump's view of American history." In other words...LIES!
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White House to conduct review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions to ensure they fit with Trump's view of American history

The White House plans to conduct a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian Institution's museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary.

abcnews.go.com

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Aug 13

The Repubs used to say that being asked to wear a face mask to fight Covid made us like Nazi Germany. Now Repubs send jack booted thugs in face masks around the country to force people into ICE camps and claim it makes us free. Trump always lies. #iwccc

Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Aug 2

It looks like they are practicing how to be shot while kicking up your legs and running across a field.

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Jul 27

HC Richardson is one of the most insightful commentators, with broad understanding of history and social justice. I highly recommend her newsletter and blog.

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Kirk Tousaw @kirktousaw.bsky.social · Apr 15

If you want to be heard on cannabis excise tax reform in Canada, please visit www.wecann.ca for an easy tool to reach Ministers at the Federal and Provincial level with one click.

WECANN – A platform for Canadian cannabis professionals.

www.wecann.ca

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Apr 17

So there's one country the US won't invade? Or is this just to throw El Salvador off the scent?

Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Apr 5

@indivisiblewcoco.bsky.social Local Day of Action protest, Saturday, April 5
1 – 2pm PDT, San Pablo Dam Road & Appian Way
El Sobrante, CA #April5 #indivisiblewestcoco #HandsOff mobilize.us/standupameri...

Hands Off! El Sobrante Stands Up! · Stand Up America

**Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them.** We are fighting back! They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and da...

www.mobilize.us

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Apr 4

Keep up the good work. Time to take back America from Putin's puppet.

Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Apr 2

So at what point will Musk be arrested for election violations for his attempt to buy the Supreme Court's votes?

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Apr 2

... Says the judge who was bought and paid for by Qanon.

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Chris Conrad @actualrhetorical.bsky.social · Apr 2

Whenever Trump says something, I'm reminded of the old maxim, "Trump is a liar."

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