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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 2h

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Something extraordinary just happened

But of course there's a but. Or two.

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 4h

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Where U.S. homes face the most severe and extreme climate risk

Flood risks are particularly underestimated, researchers say.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 6h

Today’s telephone town hall is being rescheduled to NEXT Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM CST.

We appreciate your understanding and hope you’ll join us next week for important legislative and district updates.

Have questions? Call our office at 202-225-8885.

— Team Crockett

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 4h

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The Registry on RESIST is a tool to track bad actors — not to harass people, but to document, deter, and hold accountable those who abuse power or threaten our communities. Here’s how it works and wh...

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 16h

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🚨Newsom CHECKMATES Trump with WORLD LEADERS

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Whitehouse: "The supposed contribution made to me by some Epstein person is actually not true. It's false. So, weird when an AG of the US comes to the Judiciary Committee & makes false allegations about a senator - demonstrably false - rather than answer a simple Q: Is there a picture, or no?"

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 17h

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Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Is A New Spin On An Old Scam — Esquire

The president has made a lot of questionable claims about the virtues of his legislation. but it’s the same voodoo economic theory republicans have pushed for decades—only worse.

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 20h

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Major climate pollution removal project in Johnson’s district could be on Trump’s chopping block | CNN

The Trump administration is eyeing cutting funds for two major climate pollution projects in Texas and Louisiana, including one in House Speaker Mike Johnson’s district.

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 22h

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From the law community on Reddit: Stephen Miller says Trump has "Plenary Authority" then acts like he's glitching out because he seems to know he was not supposed to say that. What is Plenary Authorit...

Explore this post and more from the law community

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 22h

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Orvis to Shut 36 Stores and Outlets as Tariffs Take Their Toll — WWD

The Vermont-based outdoor retailer was founded in 1856 and has been run by the Perkins family since the 1960s.

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 22h

What about all the TARRIF MONEY 47 said was coming in??

Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 22h

Uh, that isn’t going to happen…

Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 22h

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Renewables Surging Worldwide—But Going Backward in US Under Trump | Common Dreams

Despite US backsliding, solar and wind generated more electricity than coal worldwide for the first time this year.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

This is Adelita Grijalva.

She was elected to Congress two weeks ago, officially making her the final vote needed to force the release of the Epstein files.

She has still not been sworn in because Mike Johnson refuses to do so.

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

US visa no longer a passport to love for Indians after Trump H-1B squeeze - www.reuters.com/world/india/...

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

Grrrrr

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

Right

Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

Glitch much???

Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

Sweet glitch 🤭🤭🤭🤭

Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

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AG Bondi Flails and Deflects in Face of Sen. Whitehouse's Questioning in Judiciary Committee Hearing

YouTube video by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

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You shouldn’t be charged more based on who you are

ACTION: Let's ban surveillance pricing!

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

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Is the government shutting down? What happens during a government shut down? | USAFacts

The impacts of government shutdowns include furloughed employees, reductions in services, closed parks and museums, and much more.

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Adam Coté @adamacote.bsky.social · 1d

Boycott all of PARAMOUNT IF POSSIBLE

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 1d

Trump and Johnson are prepared to double our health care premiums and keep the government closed just to keep MAGA corruption and their war on the working middle class going. Democrats say no way. Cancel the cuts, expand health care and restore government to the people.

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