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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 5h

The Americans starving these children wear crucifixes and call themselves “Christians.”

People are not what they tell you they are; they are how they behave.
apnews.com/article/myan...

Starving children screaming for food as US aid cuts unleash devastation and death across Myanmar

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has repeatedly said “no one has died" because of his government’s decision to gut its foreign aid program.

apnews.com

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Lucky7Deb @lucky7deb.bsky.social · 1h

Another win for the Democrats.
This time in Alaska, which in and of itself is impressive.

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Elizabeth N. Saunders @profsaunders.bsky.social · 2h

This speech from @marisakabas.bsky.social is really worth reading.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 2h

New — I was fortunate to speak in front of students and faculty at Grinnell College in Iowa tonight about the business of independent journalism, the current state of media under Trump 2.0, and billionaire control.

I published my full speech because I thought it might resonate beyond campus:

Truth, morality and independence in journalism under the second Trump regime

My full remarks to students and faculty at Grennell College.

www.thehandbasket.co

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altNOAA 🇺🇸 @altnoaa.bsky.social · 1h

This is really embarrassing. And it shows how isolated they have him. The man holding the most powerful office in the history of the world is outside of reality. If Miller told him China launched a nuke… that’d probably be the end of it.

If anything is scary, it’s that.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 2h

This is truly brilliant. Such a way to communicate,
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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energy9086.bsky.social @energy9086.bsky.social · 1h

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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 4h

U.S. Rep. Vasquez urged House Speaker Johnson to bring Republicans back for a vote on a stand-alone bill to pay military during the shutdown. Johnson said he's against it, but President Trump said he supports it.

Vasquez leads letter urging vote on pay for military during shutdown • Source New Mexico

NM Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez leads letter to Republican U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson urging action to pay military during shutdown

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1h

Nationwide protests against Trump and the rise of fascism are taking place on Saturday, Oct. 18.

You can find a local protest here:

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 6h

While the Trump administration hides the Epstein files, another cover-up is unfolding—this time around Trump border czar Tom Homan. Todd Beeton examines the scandal. Plus, Amelia Mavis-Christnot traces the legacy of Wounded Knee, and Jay Kuo explores how fear still shapes American politics.

This Week In The Big Picture

While the Trump administration continues its cover-up of the Epstein files, Trump world is currently engaged in yet another cover-up, which has gotten less attention.

thinkbigpicture.substack.com

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 3h

Michigan Avenue right now.

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Jeff Passan @jeffpasan.bsky.social · 1h

FINAL: Blue Jays 5, Yankees 2

The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the American League Championship Series. Eight pitchers combined to shut down the Yankees, and a balanced offense overwhelmed New York all series. Game 1 on Sunday at Rogers Centre.

The Yankees fall short again.

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Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 1h

The Toronto Blue Jays are headed to the ALCS

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 59m

Great day to be a Blue Jays fan

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BevBaird @bevbaird.bsky.social · 46m

CONGRATS BLUE JAYS!!!!!

AWESOME WIN

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 3h

Gov. Abbott says that if anyone attacks National Guard troops after Gov. Pritzker’s criticism, Pritzker is an “accomplice.” Interesting. Does Abbott apply the same logic to Donald Trump, who spent weeks “stirring up” the mob that attacked the Capitol on January 6th

Texas’ Blue-State Deployments Shred Relations Between Governors

www.nytimes.com

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Samira Ahmed @samiraahmed.bsky.social · 3h

Pritzker is showing other Dems how to stand up to fascist bullies.

You don't reach across the aisle and tell them you want to be friends. You don't negotiate with limp-dicked wannabe dictators and terrorists who threaten your freedom.

Fuck you, come and get me.

That's where you start.

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Ludwig @paulludwig.bsky.social · 3h

It's weird that by picking this fight with Pritzker, Trump just gave political power and national name recognition to one of the only Dems with enough money and high enough approval ratings to make a real run at the White House. This has become JB's moment.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 4h

What Governor Pritzker is doing is right for his state, but it is vital for the Republic.

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Tam-Rah @blue-fire1.bsky.social · 3h

Pritzker Warns Trump Will Have Military Seize Ballot Boxes So He Can 'Count the Votes Himself' in Elections www.commondreams.org/news/jb-prit...

Pritzker Warns Trump Will Have Military Seize Ballot Boxes So He Can 'Count the Votes Himself' in Elections | Common Dreams

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker warns of Trump's plan to militarize US cities and control elections. Pritzker remains defiant against threats of imprisonment.

www.commondreams.org

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𝓥𝓲𝓻𝓰𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓪 𝓗𝓪𝓵𝓵 📎 @virginiahall32.bsky.social · 2h

Pritzker: "It's unconscionable. This has never happened before. They're calling out troops onto the streets of a state that doesn't want them and they're not even telling us where they're gonna go, what they're gonna do."

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Craig Schisel @craig725.bsky.social · 2h

Gov. Pritzker says Trump’s targeting blue strongholds as payback for voting against him, using the National Guard to intimidate.

He’s spot on — and I'd add it sure feels like another distraction from the Epstein case.

Nothing terrifies them more than the truth.

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AnneNC @annetm.bsky.social · 2h

Too bad AG #MerrickGarland didn't take his job as seriously - maybe we wouldn't be here if Jack Smith was brought in earlier and had time to prosecute Trump & Co. (all of them, including sitting Senators and Representatives that violated their oath of office and #RuleOf#Law).

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Michelle @michellesea.bsky.social · 3h

If you haven’t already done so, lease take a minute to call Governor Pritzker’s office and leave him a message of support.
🇺🇸

312-814-2121

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Fal Rising @falrising.bsky.social · 2h

Last year, all 50 governors signed a letter opposing Biden's transfer of Air National Guard troops to Space Force, saying it "disregards gubernatorial authorities."

Now, when it matters most, they are ceding authority and leaving Pritzker, Newsom, and Kotek to fend for themselves.

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Pearse Reynolds 🇮🇪🇪🇺🔶💙 #FBPE @pearsereynolds.bsky.social · 1h

Pritzker is right. But this is just one piece of the playbook now in motion.

It’s not difficult to see. It’s all been done before

Reichsleiter Miller has a plan. The ICE/army invasion of the cities will provoke a Reichstag event (they’ll create one if needed). Then it all will fall into place👇
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Pritzker: "He wants to militarize major cities because he wants us to get used to the idea of troops on the streets. I believe he's gonna post people outside of polling places and if he needs to in order to control those elections, he'll assume control of the ballot boxes & count the votes himself"

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