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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 3h

The Shutdown, Zombie Politics and How Trump Stumbled Into Not Being All-Powerful talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/the-s...

The Shutdown, Zombie Politics and How Trump Stumbled Into Not Being All-Powerful

It’s always a complicated matter to say who is “winning” a shutdown...

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 19h

Attorney General Pam Bondi came before the Judiciary Committee today.

But she refused to answer a raft of important questions.

On Tom Homan's bribe.

On Donald Trump's new luxury plane.

On January 6th pardons.

On illegal strikes in the Caribbean.

On Epstein.

The stonewalling was staggering.

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Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 21h

How is the shutdown impacting you? I want to hear your story—you can respond at this link: forms.gle/bKmP9F7xtkbY...

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

This is encouraging. Californians understood the assignment. We got loud and spread the word on Prop 50. This is a fight against Republican anti-democratic tactics, but we still have to vote.

Get those ballots in, early voting has started. We’re going to pass Prop 50.

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Plenary Popehat Power @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

It’s important to flood social media and news channels with news about how ICE lies, so that potential jurors see it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 1d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Mrs. Detective PikaBOO, Esq. @clapifyoulikeme.favrd.social · 3d

Aw yeah that’s what charts were designed for

Lateralized Sleep Positions in Domestic Cats bar graph. 192 cats curve left. 109 curve right.

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Mrs. Detective PikaBOO, Esq. @clapifyoulikeme.favrd.social · 3d

Now I know what you’re thinking: Did they make a video abstract for this important study? Reader,

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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 4d

Incredible @perrybaconjr.bsky.social interview with Chris Van Hollen

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Nicole "They call me Spooky. Spooky Mulder" Gugliucci @noisyastronomer.com · 3d

This piece is from February, but I just now found it languishing in my to-read pile and it's exactly what I needed right now on so many things... resistance, organizing, human connection, and just a little more compassion for ourselves and others.

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How To Be a Fighter When You Feel Like a Punching Bag

Many of us are suffering from a kind of social atrophy.

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Meg Pillow @megpillow.bsky.social · 3d

I keep saying this, but they’ve already lost. They are evil, but they’re also perpetual losers grappling for control of a wrecking ball, not a government. We just have to keep pushing back, protect vulnerable ppl from them as much as possible, and outlast them.

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 3d

Judge IMMERGUT, a Trump appointee to the bench, ruled that Trump's call-up was based on false claims about unrest in Portland and that Trump's own statements were "simply untethered to the facts." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Ann Gelder ❌👑 @anngelder.bsky.social · 3d

Beautifully said.

Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 4d

This shit is exhausting. By design. It’s easier to give up and let our lungs fill with water. The surface is so very far away. But the bottom is much deeper. Keep reaching. You might be the hand in the darkness someone else is searching for.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 4d

“.. Dartmouth’s president said, in part, ‘.. we will never compromise our academic freedom and our ability to govern ourselves.’”

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 5d

This weekend, there are Trump Shutdown protests planned around the country. We must turn up the pressure on Republicans for refusing to negotiate with Democrats and lower healthcare costs for our families. Join a local event to demand that Congress make healthcare affordable for our families.

Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Healthcare Not Authoritarianism on Mobilize

Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Healthcare Not Authoritarianism.

www.mobilize.us

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Ann Gelder ❌👑 @anngelder.bsky.social · 4d

Inordinately excited for this bookshop.org/p/books/vaga...

Vagabond: A Memoir

A Memoir

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Brian Soucek @brsoucek.bsky.social · 4d

Strong statement today from UC's Academic Senate:

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Murphy to @gregsargent.bsky.social: "If we’re going to sign on to a full year budget, it must have constraints on corruption & illegality. We cannot sign onto a budget that basically puts a bipartisan endorsement of the illegality. We’re literally signing our own political death warrants if we do"

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chad mo b there @chadmobthere.com · May 3

DRINK SCOTCH WHISKY ALL NIGHT LONG
AND DIE BEHIND THE WHEEL

Julie Andrews with an acoustic guitar singing to a group of children on the mountainside in SOUND OF MUSIC

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 5d

IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY'LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY.

CALIFORNIA WILL NOT BANKROLL SCHOOLS THAT SELL OUT THEIR STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, RESEARCHERS, AND SURRENDER ACADEMIC FREEDOM.

New York Times: "Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference."

The White House asked nine top universities to pledge support for President Trump’s agenda to help ensure access to research funding.

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 5d

Authors, don’t sleep on this. The limited class of works is entitled to $3,000 PER WORK. Split with your publisher if you don’t own all your rights. PER BOOK.

Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 6d

AUTHORS: It’s time to submit your claims for the Anthropic copyright settlement.

1. Look yourself up here: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/lookup

2. File your claim here: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com

Form asks for ISBN and copyright reg # for each work. Can find in step 1.

Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 11d

🚨AUTHORS: The judge has approved the settlement in the Anthropic copyright case. By 10/2 you will be able to look up your name/works on the settlement website to see if you are eligible for payments. Which Authors Guild explained will be split evenly between authors/publishers who both hold rights.

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Matthew Champion @matthewchampion.bsky.social · 5d

NEW: the Trump-Epstein 'friendship' statue that was removed from the national mall and broken up has been repaired and is back on the national mall for "a limited time"

trump epstein 'friendship' statue repaired on national mall

plaque on trump epstein 'friendship' statue repaired on national mall

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Ann Gelder ❌👑 @anngelder.bsky.social · 6d

This is my rep. Just called his office to thank him for making republicans own the shutdown. The staffer was extremely happy to hear from me, and said their office remains open.

Rep. Sam Liccardo @liccardo.house.gov · 6d

Republicans lead the House, Republicans lead the Senate, and Republicans have the White House. Let's see their leadership.

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 6d

decent message

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Rep. Sam Liccardo on how long the shutdown will last: "As long as it takes to ensure that when the government reopens it's a government that actually serves Americans are reduces the cost of living."

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Kathy Fish @kathyfish.bsky.social · 7d

I am beyond thrilled to have a story featured in the NINTH anniversary issue of Ghost Parachute amongst some of the best writers I know. Kudos to all. Hope you enjoy "The Saddest Fuckers of All" and the gorgeous artwork by Kaylan Friedman. ghostparachute.com/issue/octobe...

The Saddest Fuckers of All — Ghost Parachute

I am needing a prescription for the Pill. I can no longer use Student Health due to living in a new town and not being a student anymore. I am telling this to the kid as he is rolling out pizza dough ...

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 6d

Honestly “Republicans are shutting down the government to hide the Epstein files” is pretty good messaging.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

Raskin: "It's not lost on anyone that shutting the government down allows them not swear in our new colleague, Ms Grijalva from Arizona, who would be the 218th signature to discharge the Epstein files and to put a vote on that on the House floor."

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