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Sofia R
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The most beautiful chapters of the American story are written by countless anonymous individuals.
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chefjoel.bsky.social
86-year-old Hoyer, the longest-serving Democrat in Congress, announced he will not seek re-election. Jeffries praised his outstanding leadership in passing civil rights legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act.
jeffries.house.gov/2026/01/08/l...
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF STENY HOYER – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
jeffries.house.gov
January 8, 2026 at 3:42 PM
chefjoel.bsky.social
Historian Richardson's in-depth analysis compares the political landscape of 2021 and 2026, calling for the protection of liberal values.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-6-...
January 6, 2026
“They say that when you win the presidency you lose the midterm,” President Donald J.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:34 PM
chefjoel.bsky.social
Former Vice President Harris acknowledged that Maduro is a dictator, but stressed that Trump's unilateral actions will not make the United States safer.
nypost.com/2026/01/04/
January 4, 2026 | News Headlines | New York Post
Venezuela is liberated today, truly
nypost.com
January 5, 2026 at 6:17 AM
chefjoel.bsky.social
Summary: Liberal media outlet MSNBC provides an in-depth analysis of the political landscape for the new year, focusing on how Democrats are using local government and legal means to resist the return of Trump-style policies.
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
How these 5 key questions could define American politics in 2025
From wars to courts to the Democrats' next best hope — the new year brings more questions than answers.
www.ms.now
January 4, 2026 at 6:38 AM
chefjoel.bsky.social
Republicans are blocking the extension of the ACA tax credits, leaving millions of Americans facing a significant increase in health insurance costs.

www.politico.com/2026-elections
2026 Elections
The latest news, analysis and updates on the 2026 elections.
www.politico.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
chefjoel.bsky.social
The CIA briefed Trump that Putin's claim that Ukraine attacked his residence was false. Trump had previously expressed belief in Putin's claims during a phone call, drawing criticism for ignoring his own intelligence agencies.
edition.cnn.com/2025/12/31/p...
CIA assesses Ukraine was not targeting a Putin residence in drone attack, contrary to Kremlin claim, sources say | CNN Politics
The CIA has assessed Ukraine was not targeting a residence used by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a recent drone attack in the north of his country, according to US officials, undercutting an ass...
edition.cnn.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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carnage4life.bsky.social
Joe Rogan explains to his audience why due process is important and quotes Ben Franklin — "it is better 100 guilty persons should escape than that one innocent person should suffer.”

He argues against shipping people to a prison in El Salvador without trial because we think they’re gang members.
April 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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youranoncentral.bsky.social
Musk’s AI Grok calculates that Elon's DOGE cuts will kill at least 3.88 million people worldwide and 520,000 USians. #3E
Grok calculates that Elon's DOGE CUTS will KILL 3.88 Million people worldwide and 520,000 Americans. ーー DOGE claims they have cut $130 billion, this is less than the $170 billion in unpaid taxes that millionaires/billionaires evade EACH YEAR. Biden reinstated the Non-Filer Program to collect these evaded taxes but Trump immediately shut it down. There have been 25K millionaire/billionaire non-filers since 2017. The rich could save 4M lives if they just paid their taxes. Estimated Maximum Deaths Linked to DOGE Funding Cuts 1. Veterans Services: DOGE Cut: Reduced VA staff by tens of thousands, cut Veterans Crisis Line funding Impact: 2,000 (2025); 10,000 (decade) from suicides/health decline 2. AIDS Relief (Global): DOGE Cut: Slashed 90% of USAID contracts, targeting $4 billion in PEPFAR funds Impact: 200,000 (2025); 3 million (decade) from untreated HIV 3. Food Assistance: DOGE Cut: Eliminated $1 billion from USDA (TEFAP/LFPA), $4 billion from USAID food aid Impact: 11,000 (2025); 20,000 (decade) from starvation/malnutrition 4. Healthcare (Global): DOGE Cut: Axed $8.5 billion in USAID health programs (vaccines, maternal care) Impact: 15,000 (2025); 100,000 (decade) from disease/loss of care 5. Healthcare (U.S.): DOGE Cut: Cut 20,000 HHS jobs, $11 billion from state/local health budgets Impact: 5,000 (2025); 25,000 (decade) from reduced services 6. Environmental Protections: DOGE Cut: Slashed thousands of EPA jobs, rolled back regulations Impact: 1,000 (2025); 10,000 (decade) from pollution deaths 7. Homelessness Assistance: DOGE Cut: Reduced VA housing aid, impacted HUD-VASH for 35,000+ veterans Impact: 1,800 (2025); 18,000 (decade) from homelessness deaths 8. Pandemic Prevention: DOGE Cut: Cut $500 million USAID, $1 billion NIH/CDC pathogen research Impact: 15,000 (2025); 200,000 (decade) from outbreaks 9. Mental Health/Substance Abuse: DOGE Cut: Eliminated $300 million SAMHSA grants Impact: 7,000 (2025); 70,000 (decade) from overdoses/suicides 10. Cancer Research: DOGE Cut: Terminated S600 million NIH cancer grants Impact: 1,000 (2025); 15,000 (decade) from delayed treatments 11. Violence Prevention: DOGE Cut: Froze $50 million DOJ/DHS violence prevention grants Impact: 1,500 (2025); 15,000 (decade) from shootings/terrorism 12. Aviation Safety: DOGE Cut: Cut $200 million FAA budget, 1,000+ jobs Impact: 200 (2025); 2,000 (decade) from crashes 13. Social Security Access: DOGE Cut: Slashed $500 million SSA admin, ended phone services…
March 28, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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thetnholler.bsky.social
👇🏽🎯
March 12, 2025 at 7:29 PM
chefjoel.bsky.social
Feature Tonight: Seared Swordfish over Carolina Gold Rice and Broccolini, with Miso-Honey Glaze 🤌
Swordfish, Carolina Gold Rice, Broccolini, Miso-Honey Glaze
February 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
chefjoel.bsky.social
Dear manager, this week:
1. I hate the way that you walk
2. I hate the way that you talk
3. I hate the way that you dress
4. I hate the way you sneak diss, if I catch flight, it’s gon’ be direct
5. We hate the bitches you fuck, ‘cause they confuse themselves with real women
chadstanton.blacksky.app Doghouse Reilly @chadstanton.blacksky.app · Feb 23
Dear manager, this week:
1. Cut my life into pieces
2. This is my last resort
3. Suffocation
4. No breathing
5. Cut my arm bleeding
malk-zameth.bsky.social Romeu Moura @malk-zameth.bsky.social · Feb 23
Dear Manager, this week:

1. made a deal with God
2. Gott Him to swap our places
3. Be runnin' up that road
4. Be runnin' up that hill
5. Be runnin' up that building
February 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias.

He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was ProPublica reporter @josh-kaplan.bsky.social.

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The Militia and the Mole
Outraged by the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a wilderness survival trainer spent years undercover climbing the ranks of right-wing militias. He didn’t tell police or the FBI. He didn’t tell family or friends. The one person he told was a ProPublica reporter.
propub.li
January 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
chefjoel.bsky.social
One of my appetizers for NYE Dinner this year:
Bourbon-Molasses Pork Belly Burnt Ends

Very happy with the test run 🤌
Bourbon-Molasses Pork Belly Burnt Ends
December 28, 2024 at 10:21 PM
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goldengateblond.bsky.social
gotDAMN
two posts from threads first is from @camillecardonaa and says: I just found out that only 1.5% of Japan's population is Christian and I'm heartbroken. second is a reply from @orangedweller and says: Hi. Japan's homicide rate is 07% per 100K. United States homicide rate is 5.7% per 100K. Japan's unhoused population in 2024: 2,820. United States unhoused: 653,104. Japan also has one of the highest food security rates in the whole big world. Meanwhile, in the US, 18 million people are food insecure. Maybe this Sunday you can ask the Christians what their bible says about poor people and murder. Sorry bout your heart.
December 7, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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WATCH: At least 10 gun industry businesses, including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Remington and Mossberg, secretly handed over names, addresses and other data to lobbyists, who used the details to rally firearm owners to elect pro-gun politicians.

📽️: @josesepulveda.bsky.social
📰: Corey G. Johnson
Gun Companies Gave Customers’ Sensitive Personal Information to Political Operatives
At least 10 gun industry businesses, including Glock, Smith & Wesson, Remington and Mossberg, secretly handed over customers’ names, addresses and other data...
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December 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM
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wagatwe.com
if only more white people did this. instead of getting huffy about a term, learn what it means and why it exists.
"When I first heard Missing White Woman Syndrome, I didn't like the phrase and I didn't know anything about it, to be honest," Joe tells PEOPLE in an interview. However, Joe quickly realized that it was "a real thing," he says. "You start looking at stories that go mainstream and they always seem to look the same - and that needs to change," he says. "Everyone deserves the same attention, and every story deserves the same type of assistance."
November 29, 2024 at 8:58 PM
chefjoel.bsky.social
MUSTAAAAAARRRRDD
Jaren Jackson jr
November 26, 2024 at 3:08 AM
chefjoel.bsky.social
MUSTAAAAAAAARRRRRD
a basketball player with the number 22 on his shirt
Alt: Ja Morant yelling
media.tenor.com
November 24, 2024 at 2:06 PM
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jamesherbert.bsky.social
30 points (on 13-16 fg!) and 10 assists for scotty pippen jr. in chicago tonight
jamesherbert.bsky.social james herbert @jamesherbert.bsky.social · Nov 13
while in the g league last season, scotty pippen jr. talked to his father about playing overseas. now he’s making a name for himself in memphis (and showing that the lakers should have never let him get away) www.cbssports.com/nba/news/sco...
Scotty Pippen Jr. is making a name for himself: Grizzlies guard breaking out after Lakers let him get away
Son of Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, Scotty Pippen Jr. has started to thrive for Memphis
www.cbssports.com
November 24, 2024 at 4:32 AM
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minakimes.bsky.social
Harassment, racism, and engagement farming are not “a difference of opinion.”

Had a chance to talk about BlueSky on Pablo’s pod—and why the echo chamber argument mischaracterizes what’s actually going on.

📺: youtu.be/DFBlec2Exrw?...
November 22, 2024 at 4:06 PM
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jemelehill.bsky.social
This explains why conservative fear-mongering is such an easy play in America.

— Ppl believe trans ppl make up 21% of the population (Real number: 1%)
— Ppl believe Black ppl make up 41% of the nation (real number 12%)
— Ppl believe Jewish ppl make up 30% of the nation (Real number, 2%)
November 21, 2024 at 11:16 PM
chefjoel.bsky.social
Rewatching Schitt’s Creek. What a fantastic show. 👏
a man sitting on a couch with the words " i feel like that needs to be celebrated "
Alt: a man sitting on a couch with the words " i feel like that needs to be celebrated "
media.tenor.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:09 AM
chefjoel.bsky.social
Making some chicken jerky for the doggos #dogsofbluesky
Chicken jerkey for dogs
November 18, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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alexdaugherty.bsky.social
Big night for Steven Stamkos, big win for the Nashville Predators.

www.tennessean.com/story/sports...
Steven Stamkos scores twice in Nashville Predators' 5-3 win over Vancouver Canucks
The Nashville Predators ended a three game losing streak thanks to two Steven Stamkos power play goals in the second period.
www.tennessean.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:38 AM
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johnhollinger.bsky.social
Grizzlies. Nuggets. Let's goooooooo ....
November 17, 2024 at 11:12 PM