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José Roberto Nuñez @josernunez91.bsky.social · 16h

This match, per a source, is being moved to Chase Stadium in Florida due to protests and the threat of ICE agents in the Chicago area.

#doop #MLS #PuertoRico

José Roberto Nuñez @josernunez91.bsky.social · 22h

Union II Assistant Head Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Ross Cain remains active during the international window, continuing his work with Puerto Rico’s national team.

Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO

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Jewish Currents @jewishcurrents.bsky.social · 18h

The flotilla carrying Jewish Currents reporter Emily Wilder has been captured by the Israeli military. Please contact Emily's senators and representatives—Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, and Jimmy Gomez—and urge them to advocate for her safe release from Israeli detention

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 18h

We were proud to join comrades across Europe and the world in Paris to demand an end to war and to strengthen international coordination against the genocide in Palestine.

We join their call to say: Not a penny, not a weapon, not a human life for war!

Wide shot of the audience at the International Meeting Against War in Paris. They are watching speakers on a large screen.

DSA member Andrew Basta addresses the audience at the International Meeting Against War in Paris. Basta, who has a beard and glasses and is wearing a red and white keffiyeh, speaks at the podium. His image is also on the main screen for the large crowd.

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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 1d

And state Rep. Aftyn Behn wins the (much closer) Dem primary. She'll face off against Republican Matt Van Epps on Dec. 2.

#TN07 is a very conservative district, but Dems hope that the GOP's gerrymander, which added part of Nashville, will boost them. Also keep an eye on Montgomery Co.

Aftyn Behn wins Democratic Primary for US House special election

The eyes of the nation are on Tennessee for a special election that could sway the balance of power in Washington D.C.

www.newschannel5.com

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.bsky.social · 1d

Very good interview of Bashir Abu-Manneh and Hoda Mitwally. (PS—the quote in Eric's post is by Hoda, whose wisdom I and many other fellow @socialistmajority.com comrades often rely for guidance on how best to participate as people in the US in the struggle for Palestinians' survival and liberation.)

Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social · 1d

"To help cut off US arms to Israel we'd have to more frequently work with people who don’t agree with us on everything. More leftists have to leave their comfort zone of being a powerless opposition, protesting on the sidelines, expressing outrage online"

www.laborpolitics.com/p/ultra-left...

Ultra-Leftism Won't Help Free Palestine

My interview with Bashir Abu-Manneh & Hoda Mitwally on how US activists can more effectively support Palestinians

www.laborpolitics.com

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Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social · 1d

"To help cut off US arms to Israel we'd have to more frequently work with people who don’t agree with us on everything. More leftists have to leave their comfort zone of being a powerless opposition, protesting on the sidelines, expressing outrage online"

www.laborpolitics.com/p/ultra-left...

Ultra-Leftism Won't Help Free Palestine

My interview with Bashir Abu-Manneh & Hoda Mitwally on how US activists can more effectively support Palestinians

www.laborpolitics.com

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 1d

Love that 31 minutos Tiny Desk has over 3 million views in barely a day and a half

youtu.be/UEqTIwRrWvA?...

31 Minutos: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 1d

Norwegian Football Federation President and UEFA ExCo member Lise Klaveness confirms that there was "real movement" regarding a UEFA meeting regarding Israel's participation in football, but that it cooled down after Trump's peace plan proposal at the Play The Game 2025 Conference.

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 1d

*whispers* there never was an exodus

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 2d

"The US has an obligation to protect its citizens abroad and must act immediately," says a congressional letter Trump and Rubio to demand that Israel release the Americans it detained while intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla.

House Dems Demand Trump, Rubio Free Sumud Flotilla Americans Held by Israel

California Democrats, led by Congressman Ro Khanna, demand that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio secure the release of Americans from the Global Sumud Flotilla detained by Israel.

www.commondreams.org

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 2d

I'm usually a scold for sharing headlines w no link, but the piece is inessential - exactly who you'd go to (Ron Radosh and Joshua Muravchik) if your rolodex is outdated and you want a "modern socialism is bad" piece.

NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 2d

We wanted to understand Democratic Socialists of America. So we talked to two old guys who voted for Trump. (Yes, this is literally the article.)

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Emissary Of Night | ليلى @diplomatofnight.com · 5d

American intelligence officials have now confirmed to CBS News that Netanyahu ordered the drone attacks on the Sumud flotilla while it was docked in Tunisia, an attack launched from Israeli Navy submarines off the Tunisian coast.

Washington - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu directly approved military operations on two vessels early last month that were part of a Gaza-bound flotilla carrying aid and pro-Palestinian supporters including Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, CBS News has learned.
Two American intelligence officials briefed on the matter told CBS News that Israeli forces on Sept. 8
and 9 launched drones from a submarine and dropped incendiary devices onto the boats that were moored outside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said, causing a fire. The officials spoke under the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on national security matters.

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Hockey Out of Context Loves Canada @nhloutofcontext.bsky.social · 5d

Looks like that dumbass FBI Director got fooled on the other app. We really live in the worst timeline
Credit to @mikebartner on the other app.

BREAKING: Sources tell me the Islanders have agreed on a handshake deal/extension with Matthew Schaefer at 7x10.5M set to kick in for the 2028-2029 season.

Smart move by Darche to get it done now. His franchise defenseman is locked up for the next 11 years

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 5d

dorks in shambles.

Himbos, bros, jocks, we back.

victoria zeller (buy ONE OF THE BOYS) @dirtbagqueer.rocks · 5d

you gotta have someone in your life who will take you aside and tell you no

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Sam Kunti @samindrakunti.bsky.social · 6d

Everything for Infantino is a photo op.

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BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL @edsbs.bsky.social · 7d

Curt Cignetti is in this video for like one second and he’s TERRIFYING

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DSA International Committee @dsainternational.bsky.social · 7d

🚨DSA IC denounces the violent Zionist interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and abduction of progressive activists aboard the vessels in solidarity with the Gazan genocide.

🎯Find local targets complicit in genocide here dsaic.org/flotilla-toolkit

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Socialist Majority Caucus @socialistmajority.com · 8d

Recently featured in the WSJ, Ithaca DSA and SMC member @atgenevieve.bsky.social shares her experience with tenant and labor organizing, being a member of DSA, and why socialism will change working people's lives for the better

www.wsj.com/us-news/soci...

The Rise of America’s Young Socialists—From the 2008 Financial Crisis to Mamdani

For many on the forefront of the far left, the misery of the economic meltdown left a lasting impression.

www.wsj.com

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 8d

The primary reason Israel’s national team games will proceed is a fear from Italy and Norway that a boycott would lead to a forfeit. This would give Israel two wins and six points in the standings, preserving their chances of qualifying.

Nick McGeehan @ncgeehan.bsky.social · 8d

Multiple well-sourced articles, including a piece today in The Guardian, suggest UEFA is on the verge of suspending the Israel Football Association. A 🧵 on some of the background to this www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Israel in line for World Cup qualifying reprieve even if Uefa imposes ban

Uefa is expected to avoid trying to block Israel from World Cup qualifying as it considers measures against the country’s football association

www.theguardian.com

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Nick McGeehan @ncgeehan.bsky.social · 8d

Multiple well-sourced articles, including a piece today in The Guardian, suggest UEFA is on the verge of suspending the Israel Football Association. A 🧵 on some of the background to this www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Israel in line for World Cup qualifying reprieve even if Uefa imposes ban

Uefa is expected to avoid trying to block Israel from World Cup qualifying as it considers measures against the country’s football association

www.theguardian.com

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Christian Radnedge @christianrad.com · 9d

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness has called for Israel to be suspended from international football ahead of an expected UEFA vote this week on the country's participation in European competition. www.reuters.com/sports/socce...

Norwegian FA president says Israel should be suspended from international competition

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness has called for Israel to be suspended from international football ahead of an expected UEFA vote this week on the country's participation in European competition.

www.reuters.com

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ryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 9d

just a *central casting* MAGA chud, even used a giant flag-bedecked pickup truck as part of the attack www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2...

Mormon church gunman was Marine ‘who supported Trump’

Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, killed by police after ramming truck into Michigan church and opening fire on worshippers

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 9d

This level of rowdiness didn’t happen when LI hosted cricket World Cup matches last year. Not even Islander games reached this level.

It’s a specific behavior of white, affluent middle-aged men who are, as we know, the base of Trumpism.

lastpositivist.bsky.social @lastpositivist.bsky.social · 9d

Curious that the general (maybe US unusually strong?) breakdown in civic norms is affecting the Ryder cup. Somehow that seemed to me like too refined a circumstance for this sort of thing to happen, but I guess I don't know the sport well.

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

US fan ugliness at the Ryder Cup was merely a reflection of Trump’s all-caps America | Bryan Armen Graham

European players were subjected to slurs and crude insults about their families. They were no surprise as public discourse in America has broken down

www.theguardian.com

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 9d

Counterpoint: Long Island.

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