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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 40m

“We’re in the fight of our lives, and the future of our democracy is on the line. Politics has become more fractured and divided. We’re losing support to both sides. Trying to out-Reform Reform doesn’t work”
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Lucy Powell tells Labour it can’t sugarcoat how badly things are going

Frontrunner for deputy leadership addresses rally as opponent Bridget Phillipson pledges ‘second Labour term our children deserve’

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Adam Music @musicadamt.bsky.social · 39m

Look, just tell him that antifa sneaks in America's yard and gobbles its poor azaleas. It's awfully crafty. You'd have to clap your hands three times to lure it in.

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 39m

The day Trump declares that he "took the freedom of speech away," we get polling showing that even 40% of Republicans think that Trump's improperly punished people who say things he disagrees with.
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Even 2 in 5 Republicans understand Trump is impeding free speech

It's not often the case that you will be working on a quick article about something only to have the president of the United States directly validate your thesis. But it happens occasionally, particul...

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 40m

So The Guardian reported yesterday that Jimmy Kimmel's return "rankled" Trump. So today's episode of the @dailybeanspod.com is called "Kimmel Rankles Cankles." You're welcome. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Kimmel Rankles Cankles (feat. Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford)

Podcast Episode · The Daily Beans · 10/08/2025 · 1h 3m

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COOLJEN @cooljenim.bsky.social · 38m

Problem being, the American polling showing them: THEY ARE LOSING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC...time to make us terrified...

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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 50m

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

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Elissa Taub @ejtaub.bsky.social · 42m

Um, WTF? They are flat out telling us they are going to murder Americans in the streets with no proof of wrongdoing?

This is Duterte-style (in)justice, and he's now going to be tried at the Hague.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 50m

My gosh. After the US bombed multiple boats in the middle of the ocean, murdering people on grounds that they were allegedly "carrying drugs," the US Attorney General says "Just like we did with cartels, we're going to take the same approach, President Trump, with Antifa."

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 47m

NEW: Comey is going to challenge the legality of Lindsay Halligan's authority. Here's an explanation from my show this past Sunday. You can watch the whole show here: www.youtube.com/live/PkEOK7J...

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COOLJEN @cooljenim.bsky.social · 41m

HIDING DOESN'T STOP THE OPTICS...

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 43m

As I told @josephcox.bsky.social for this piece, if DHS is concerned that the actions of their own officers might inflame public opinion against the agency, they should work to increase oversight and accountability at the agency — rather than seek to have the evidence banned.

Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 1h

New: Apple banned an app that simply archived videos of ICE abuses. Rather than other apps that record ICE official's real-time location, Eyes Up is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." Videos from TikTok etc. Every submission manually reviewed

www.404media.co/apple-banned...

COOLJEN @cooljenim.bsky.social · 43m

OH BOY!!!!!!!! It's that FAVORITE time (other than the FOOD word)...

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Corey Rayburn Yung @coreyryung.bsky.social · 47m

Trump take egg. And freedom of speech.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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J. D. @jdetc.bsky.social · 47m

My Chicago gang affiliation paraphernalia:

A portillos Italian beef atop a portillos wrapper with a portillos soda cup in the background.

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 47m

In 2006, a flag-burning constitutional amendment had already passed the House with two-thirds but failed in the Senate by one vote. It likely would have been ratified by the states; as those numbers show Dems were far from united against it.

Mitch McConnell voted no.

❀°。Der Siebenschläfer *.ﾟ✿ ⋆ @sababausa.bsky.social · 1h

Beside the point, but Texas v. Johnson is one of those “hold on, it was *that* close?” 5–4 cases where the dissents age like limburger. John Paul Stevens dissented!

Rehnquist’s principal dissent says flag burning is an “inarticulate grunt or roar” that convey no expressiveness “but to antagonize”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 46m

Moreover, if the Trump administration wants to use military force, it should come to Congress and request authorization as provided for in the US Constitution.

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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 51m

Complete nonsense from Secretary Rubio.

The Trump administration is engaged in lawless, premeditated killings without any congressional authorization.

Schiff-Kaine resolution moves to stop that lawless killing.

The resolution would not affect authority to defend against real armed attacks.

The Schiff-Kaine resolution is up for a vote in the Senate today.

This resolution aims to strip President Trump of his constitutional authority to protect Americans by authorizing military strikes against narco-terrorists, the Houthis, and other Iranian proxies. This is dangerous — it puts our children, citizens, soldiers, and allies at risk.

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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · 46m

I watched this several times and I *think* Trump is saying that anyone who burns a flag, even if it is in their own home, is somehow guilty of inciting a riot.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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Matthew Stiegler @matthewstiegler.bsky.social · 1h

Governor Shapiro, you belong in Chicago and Portland today, standing shoulder to shoulder with the governors there. Silence is not an option.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3h

If you come for my people, you come through me.

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 3h

🚨 This is protecting the American people. “Full force” is not defined by the military. More of this!

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Jane Feldman @jtfdenver.bsky.social · 1h

The Trump administration is the corruption.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Patel: "I would like to remind the American public: they built this DC temple of corruption over decades, and in 8 short months, Mr President, you have crippled their foundation."

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COOLJEN @cooljenim.bsky.social · 49m

Might as well tell me you're going after Michael Myers or Jason...

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Jane Feldman @jtfdenver.bsky.social · 1h

There is no Antifa organization. The AG should know that.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Bondi: "Bondi: "Just like we did with cartels, we are going to take the same approach, President Trump, with antifa -- destroy the entire organization from top to bottom. We are going to take them apart."

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Carrie A Lee @carriealee.bsky.social · 1h

Am honored to contribute to this special issue of Georgetown Law's Journal of Nat'l Security Law and Policy. I argue that Trump's efforts go beyond politicization and into personalization--to the extreme detriment of natsec and civ-mil relations.

nationalsecurity.law.georgetown.edu/journal/2025...

Trump’s Second Term: The Personalization of the Military and Implications for National Security - Georgetown Law - Center on National Security

By Carrie A. Lee

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Adam Music @musicadamt.bsky.social · 1h

The rule is if you refer to a court ruling, you have to post a link to the case. Go ahead. I'll wait.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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Dan Izzo @izzos.us · 1h

Hey @democrats.org new campaign material dropped.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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