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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 2d

For the first time in history, DSA has 80,000 members in good standing! Tens of thousands of new members have joined the last year alone. In the face of rising fascism, a US-backed genocide, and an escalating climate crisis, socialism is the only path forward. 1/3

DSA Members in Good Standing -- 80K and Counting! Join today! dsausa.org/join Line graph showing number of members in good standing rising from 50,000 in October 2024 to 80,000 in September 2025.

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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups @maximalistac.bsky.social · 11h

My grandparents were hassled by the FBI for several years and have a 100-page FBI file to show for it because they subscribed to one communist magazine in the 1950s (the subscription card is in their file).

Anyway, here’s the link to become a dues-paying member of DSA act.dsausa.org/donate/membe...

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 12h

Last Thursday, we covered the news that the Trump Adminstation was withholding federal funds from NYC for two critical projects - now Chicago is under the same spotlight.

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President Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, affecting CTA Red Line extension

White House budget director Russ Vought said the Trump administration will withhold $2.1 billion for Chicago infrastructure projects.

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 11h

We made it, y’all. 🌹🌹🌹

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Jonathan Choe to Trump: "Another group right now that is behind antifa and working with antifa very closely based on the research that we have right now that we're gonna give to you and your team are the Democratic Socialists of America."

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 12h

Oh damn this rules

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molly ✨ @brat.fm · 12h

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 12h

Someone has the greatest way to introduce themselves for the rest of their life.

Bobby Silverman @robertsilverman.bsky.social · 12h

lest anyone think the girlfriend line was a hilarious joke I concocted...

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Peg Keiner @pegkeiner.bsky.social · 16h

BIG morning for birds! I had 18 dead and 7 live including this Golden-crowned Kinglet. BirdCast is predicting another Hugh migration again tonight. Please keep calling the CBCM hotline if you see a dead or stunned bird: 773-988-1867

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 17h

Microsoft has withdrawn its proposal for a data center in a Milwaukee suburbs after community pushback.

After opposition from area residents and elected officials the 244 acre Caledonia project will not proceed.

Microsoft drops Caledonia data center after facing opposition. Company looking for new site

Outcry from residents and elected officials caused Microsoft to drop the Caledonia plan. But the company is seeking an alternative site.

www.jsonline.com

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 17h

No one can say that Ypsilanti Township tries to hide its finances. What a great budget proposal for residents to have in advance of public meetings.

files.ypsitownship.org/Documents/Go...

files.ypsitownship.org

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 18h

obviously my muscle memory kicked in after a night of sleep so I can keep posting

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Jen @jenelaina.bsky.social · 18h

Wisconsin Data Center fight update, Charlie Berens still has some of the best civic engagement content I've seen in a minute.

Worth the watch and a good 101 on public meeting points challenging data centers anywhere

youtube.com/shorts/jPqUI...

Manitowoc Minute Special Report: AI questions for policymakers

YouTube video by Charlie Berens

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 18h

The complete stress when you forget your phone passcode is wild. The overthinking of "wait what were the NUMBERS" while staring at "your phone is locked for five minutes" knowing that the time will only keep increasing is diabolical.

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rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 1d

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

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Col. Boozy Badger @boozybadger.lawyersandliquor.com · 1d

If this year takes Miss Dolly we riot.

rax ‘levon honkers’ king @raxkingisdead.bsky.social · 1d

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for being such a vocal and visible fighter, Lisa.

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Lisa Schiff @lschiff.bsky.social · 1d

📚 It’s Banned Books Week. Book bans don’t protect kids — they censor them. Stand with libraries, stand with readers, stand for the #FreedomToRead. ✊ #BannedBooksWeek #StopBookBans Sign the pledge today! via @everylibrary.bsky.social

action.everylibrary.org/bookbanpledge

Pledge to Protect the Freedom to Read

This Banned Books Week (October 5–11, 2025), join EveryLibrary and We Believe in standing up for every reader’s right to read and access every story.

action.everylibrary.org

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Popehat Agitates And Irritates @kenwhite.bsky.social · 1d

We have reached a level of authoritarianism, let’s use the word FASCISM, where the President, based entirely on lies about violence and disorder, and against the will of the governors of the states, can send hostile state’s National Guard to invade and sit on citizens

Wesley Morgan @wesleymorgan.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t think these Texas National Guard guys are going to be chasing any immigrants around Chicago on foot

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 1d

The two brothers from White Lotus sitting on beach chairs looking at a person off-screen

Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 1d

Cursed but I approve

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Chris Tebbens @christebbens.bsky.social · 1d

Does anyone know of a 7-segment display replacement for an Instant air fryer? This is currently set at 400F.

Display of an Instant Vortex Plus. Multiple segments on the screen are missing reading it to be near unreadable.

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DSA National Electoral Commission @dsaelectoral.bsky.social · 5d

Denzel McCampbell of @detroitdsa.bsky.social is running for Detroit City Council!

Listen to Denzel talk about his GOP aligned opponent’s austerity positions as he reminds us what he’s going up against in the final stretch of his campaign.

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Benn Jordan @bennjordan.bsky.social · 2d

Here are the 2 (so far) flights picking up the Texas National Guard and delivering them to Chicago to cause further unrest.

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ADS-B Exchange - track aircraft live

ADS-B Exchange - track aircraft live - aircraft flight history

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 2d

I’m. So. Tired.

I don’t just want you to pay attention to Chicago because I want you to understand our plight. I want you to see how hard people are fighting and know wtf you’re made of. We’re not just fighting for this place. This is for all of us.

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 2d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

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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