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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 15h

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 38m

YES. SHUT. IT. DOWN.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set a deadline for states to comply with expanded work requirements for SNAP benefits.

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SNAP benefits deadline of November 1 issued to states

The USDA memo orders states to begin complying with new work requirements from November.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 48m

Thank you. Our best defense is to protest everyday.

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 49m

Federal prosecutors investigating former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly making false statements to Congress determined that a central witness in their probe would prove "problematic" and likely prevent them from establishing their case to a jury

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Central witness undermines case against James Comey, prosecutors concluded: Sources

Ex-FBI Director James Comey faces federal charges, but prosecutors investigating him determined that a central witness in the case would prove "problematic," sources say.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 50m

Within the last 48 hours, delays due to air traffic controller staffing shortages were reported at airports in Boston; Burbank, California; Chicago; Denver; Houston; Las Vegas; Nashville, Tennessee; Newark, New Jersey; Philadelphia; and Phoenix, according to the FAA.

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Delays expected at airports for third day as government shutdown drags on

The FAA says it expects staffing shortages at Newark Liberty International Airport.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 54m

This is where we are.

Increasing numbers of Americans rely on volunteer-run food pantries. But many of the volunteers are elderly. There's a shortage of young volunteers who can manage the physical work involved.

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Food pantries rely on elderly volunteers to feed hungry Americans

Increasing numbers of Americans rely on volunteer-run food pantries. But many of the volunteers are elderly. There's a shortage of young volunteers who can manage the physical work involved.

www.npr.org

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 56m

If this is how they treat unarmed priests standing in prayer, how do you think they'd treat you?

The Rev. David Black stood in front of a Chicago-area U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility and spread his arms wide. Adorned in all black and wearing a clerical collar

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 1h

You’re a HERO

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 2h

This should have ended Karen Bass’ career

Film The Police LA on X: "Your regular reminder this should have ended Karen Bass’ career: https://t.co/W7GDmMPz9d" / X

Your regular reminder this should have ended Karen Bass’ career: https://t.co/W7GDmMPz9d

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 2h

Scientology sitting pretty as Trump names Pam Bondi his pick for Attorney General

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Scientology sitting pretty as Trump names Pam Bondi his pick for Attorney General

After once and future President Donald Trump named Matt Gaetz, a loyalist, to be his pick for Attorney General in his incoming administration, former top Scientology executive Mike Rinder last week an...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

Terrifying!

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 4h

#WarRavagedPortland

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

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SO YOUR FUCKING JOB OR YOU WILL BE VOTED OUT @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

ALL PEOPLE ARE WELCOME. ❤️🏳️‍🌈

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Read more: www.newsweek.com/donald-trump...

The act allows the use of active-duty military personnel to perform law-enforcement duties within the United States.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

A Reuters photographer captured photos of Attorney General Pam Bondi's prepared attack notes during an October 7, 2025, Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing.

The notes, visible inside a manila folder, contained pre-planned attacks targeting Democratic senators.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

Let me know if you need more. @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social & @schumer.senate.gov have FAILED the American people. FACT

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Hakeem Jeffries is Failing to Meet The Moment

Op-Ed: Congressman Jeffries once ran to replace Ed Towns, a politician who had lost touch with his Brooklyn district. It seems he has now become him.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

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Lawler Calls Out Schumer’s Shameful Lies And Failed Service After 50 Years in Elected Office

Rep. Lawler specifically refuted bogus claims made by Sen. Schumer related to Medicaid.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

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‘Uniting anger’: Democrats fume over Schumer’s handling of funding fight

The longtime New York senator faces a precarious moment.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

It is very obvious you don’t know what they haven’t been doing, failing to stand up time after time, failing to rally the Democrat party, etc.

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 3h

I do. I’ve been doing this since December. Watching, reviewing & absorbing EVERYTHING. Jeffries & Schumer, as so-called leaders of the Democratic party, are just starting to play hard ball. Are you talking about the “stern letters” they wrote? Failure to take a stand on keys votes?