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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 11h

Democrats are standing up for Americans by demanding Republicans cancel the cuts, lower the costs, and save health care!

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A graphic with a dark background and a photo of Rep. Maxwell Frost . The text in white and yellow font says, "The reason the government has been shut down is because Donald Trump and congressional Republicans would rather shut down the government than ensure that working people have healthcare."

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 9h

“They sponsor this? Fuck them. No, really. Fuck them—I mean it. And you can quote me on that.”

The US pays millions to Professional Bull Riders for advertising. Photojournalist Carrie Schreck reports on the bizarre spectacle.

How the Border Patrol uses rodeos to recruit

At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.

www.motherjones.com

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steven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 13h

Texas Republicans Are Using Charlie Kirk’s ‘Martyrdom’ to Crush Free Speech.

Hours after announcing ‘undercover operations’ into leftist groups, Texas’ attorney general compared Charlie Kirk to Jesus at a Turning Point USA event.

My latest for @thebarbedwire.com

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Texas Republicans Are Using Charlie Kirk’s ‘Martyrdom’ to Crush Free Speech

Hours after announcing ‘undercover operations’ into leftist groups, Ken Paxton compared Charlie Kirk to Jesus at a Turning Point USA event.

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Olivia Messer @oliviamesser.bsky.social · 13h

NEW: We sent @stevanzetti.bsky.social to a Turning Point USA event, where Attorney General Ken Paxton was the keynote speaker — just hours after he announced his “undercover operations to infiltrate and uproot leftist terror cells in Texas.” It went how you expect.

thebarbedwire.com/2025/10/08/k...

Texas Republicans Are Using Charlie Kirk’s ‘Martyrdom’ to Crush Free Speech

Hours after announcing ‘undercover operations’ into leftist groups, Ken Paxton compared Charlie Kirk to Jesus at a Turning Point USA event.

thebarbedwire.com

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 13h

[Enter Governor to the Citizens.]

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Slate @slate.com · 13h

They say "Idle time is the devil's playground." This takes on a dangerous context inside a carceral setting. slate.trib.al/AFPlLen

The New York Prison System Is Facing a Potential Disaster “Unprecedented Since Attica”

I'm serving my 16th year for manslaughter. I'm a credible witness to the ongoing understaffing issue.

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Senate Gabe @senategabe.bsky.social · 4d

I seriously hope Biden saying “Welcome Home” and inviting Trump to sit by the fire is never forgotten.

One of the most singularly insane moments in the history of human civilization.

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 15h

This is kind of normalizing media is doing for djt

Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 1d

Boston Globe. “Longstanding policy” is federal law passed in 2019. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/07/n...

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 15h

he probably has a chance

Texas Monthly @texasmonthly.bsky.social · 15h

We spoke to Wesley Hunt about why he wants to oust Cornyn, whether he thinks he’s helping Paxton win, and what it would take to win Trump’s endorsement.

Texas’s Newest U.S. Senate Candidate Says It’s “Fine” if Ken Paxton Wins

We spoke to Wesley Hunt, the congressman and Trump surrogate, about why he wants to oust Cornyn, whether he thinks he’s helping Paxton win, and what it would take to win Trump’s endorsement.

www.texasmonthly.com

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 15h

great discussion today with @emmavigeland.bsky.social and @taniel.bsky.social of @boltsmag.org get your local Cheat Sheet to the 2025 election join and support Bolts www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YPw...

MR Live w/ Daniel Nichanian

YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 15h

#XFiles 31 Days of #Halloween #October 8th Wednesdays is author @sarahkendzior.bsky.social day, she is the scariest person I know. She recommended "Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose" because she has a "Darin Morgan (writer) bias" S3 Ep4 aired almost exactly 30 yrs ago today October 13, 1995 #TheXfiles

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 16h

height spiritually makes it even funnier

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 16h

The lawmaker clarified she was talking about height “spiritually” after blasting Miller as 4′10."

AOC Declares for Love for 'Short Kings' After Mocking Miller

The lawmaker clarified she was talking about height “spiritually” after blasting Miller as 4′10."

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 16h

hmmm ?

Reuters @reuters.com · 16h

A Florida man has been arrested on charges that he intentionally ignited the Pacific Palisades Fire in Los Angeles that killed 12 people, a law enforcement official familiar with the case said reut.rs/4mO8Y0B

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 16h

If you still do xmas cards don't buy some crap from the drugstore put your $ to work and buy beautiful ones from UNICEF www.market.unicefusa.org/unicef-cards...

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 16h

dear god ... make a donation to @wck.org World Kitchen or www.unicef.org today! Do $10 each place

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 17h

you give up all your rights when you let anyone else lose any of theirs

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 1d

NEW: I spoke to clergy and faith leaders who've joined protests at the Chicago-area ICE facility.

Three say they've been shot with pepper balls, sometimes while praying.

All say ICE is also violating their religious freedom, and one is arguing it in court. religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 17h

31 days of X-Files #Halloween is coming in an hour. We are trying to have some fun (you remember that?) I post a recommend episode a day & have some great "celebrity" contributors. Today is @sarahkendzior.bsky.social day (maybe the scariest person I know) #XFiles Tell me who this is Halloween 2018

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 18h

and they could release the Epstein files - say nothing but this . They have votes to do all of this and they are on vacation

Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 18h

Rep. Ro Khanna: Republicans Could End Shutdown, Lower Healthcare Costs Today

As the government shutdown enters its second week, Democratic Congressmember Ro Khanna of California says “the Republicans could open government today.” The two parties are at a standoff over provisio...

www.democracynow.org

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 18h

I know you know this but pay attention to fact that your subscribe to publication are all doing a "we found at amazon sale" article the way to make this stop is DO NOT EVER click on article or on any item in it. Also don't buy on these sales if not able to completely stop using Amazon control it

Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 19h

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 18h

This is a way more important protest than it seems -

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 21h

#WarRavagedPortland

NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 18h

This is what should 100% happen I've said since day one they have the votes (the american voters chose to give DJT control of all branches of government) so let them vote for and run it all. We will have a strong resistance which is an easier fight than being complicit

Meredith Shiner @meredithshiner.com · 21h

Bridging my current life in Chicago and my past life in D.C., I argue today at @newrepublic.com that Democrats should ~never~ vote to fund this government. Make John Thune blow up Senate rules and Republicans wholly own the U.S. extra-military military doing war crimes against us, funded by us.

The Case for the Forever Shutdown

Senate Democrats actually allowing the GOP to stop funding the government is only the first step. Now they have to make the case that Trump’s government is illegitimate.

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Yo Gabapentin @yogabapentin.bsky.social · 1d

Claude AI’s logo is unironically Kurt Vonnegut’s butthole drawing

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 19h

Hole crap @graigkreindler.bsky.social it's amazing

Graig Kreindler @graigkreindler.bsky.social · 19h

On this day in 1887, Owen Joseph “Donie” Bush was born in Indianapolis, IN. He was one of the best defensive shortstops of his era, as well as a speedster on the basepaths. Here’s my painting of him (or rather, his eyes) in 1912 or 1913, based on the photography of Charles Conlon.

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 19h

the legal observers are recording these incidents and sending their notes of every event (at events where they are present) and send the notes to the LO organizing group in the area. For us it's #Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition you can donate or volunteer- www.arjusticereform.org

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NWArkProgressive @arkprogressive.bsky.social · 19h

talking about this last night - already happening with Grijalva in Arizona. His daughter won his seat and it's been more than a month since election and Johnson won't seat her. The Republicans who won in other districts were seated within 24 hours. This is the easiest way for the 2026 election to go

Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 19h

Don't be surprised if Trump claims key blue states to be in "open rebellion" and attempts to exclude their elected officials from being seated in Congress.

Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 19h

FLAG: Trump just said online that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker "should be in jail."

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