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Zenalicious - Recovering beltway junkie and doom scroller. @confuzation.bsky.social · 15h

We always think they are just following orders.

I don't think so anymore.

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Hal @heyfriend-1.bsky.social · 15h

#TexasAGKenPaxton

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 16h

1. AG Ken Paxton of Texas has announced undercover operations into left leaning groups, citing "transgenderism" and "antifa."

It is the latest in a series of moves that indicates LGBTQ+ people and left-leaning orgs may be targets for domestic surveillance.

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Texas AG Ken Paxton Announces Undercover Operations Into "Antifa," Citing "Transgenderism"

The announcement comes after a flurry of reports that Trump would weaponize the FBI against groups supporting LGBTQ+ people.

www.erininthemorning.com

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ChuckCjmmn @chuckcjmmn.bsky.social · 16h

This is the epitome of the nonstop perverted maga propaganda that has dissolved the moral fiber of our nation. The majority of the press never pushes back.

We’re on our own to defeat this fascist regime.
#DefendersOfDemocracy

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 16h

Portland has elevated protesting to an art form.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 21h

#WarRavagedPortland

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Maryann Tkach @demsalltheway.bsky.social · 15h

this is so perfect!!

MadGreek 🧿 @madgreek2024.bsky.social · 15h

Wow! Things got out of control after The Puppy Killer left the ICE facility. Things are very different at night, they say. Yeah. At night is when the party starts! 🤪 Stay weird Portland. We love you.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

Tim Miller on his recent interview with Barstool's KFC about how only "absolute batshit crazy" people want masked ICE agents kidnapping random gardeners:

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Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 15h

Chotiner his ass or don’t bother www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/u...

Justice Kennedy, Off the Bench but Still Rendering Opinions

www.nytimes.com

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 17h

Country music star Zach Bryan responds to criticism over his upcoming song "Bad News" amid claims that it is critical of ICE, explaining that it is about his love for the country and anyone who uses it "as a weapon is only proving how devastatingly divided we all are."

Zach Bryan responds to backlash over song 'Bad News' amid claims it is anti-ICE

The country star said the song is about his love for the country, and anyone who uses it "as a weapon is only proving how devastatingly divided we all are."

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 17h

“That’s so fucking lame. Every person in that arena knows someone affected by the raids.”

For some fans of rodeo, Border Patrol's efforts to "target specific applicants" at fairgrounds are not welcome.

How the Border Patrol uses rodeos to recruit

At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.

www.motherjones.com

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MJ @bstnboy.bsky.social · 1d

Please repost!!

This photo will be remembered forever.

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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The David Pakman Show @thedavidpakmanshow.bsky.social · 1d

Pam Bondi is melting down in today’s hearing

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Bryan 🌐 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine @papootx.bsky.social · 1d

Trump Is Openly Taking Bribes

Trump got $1.2 Billion to make 47 federal investigations into fraud, monopoly abuse, wage theft, and consumer deception vanish.

He didn't Drain The Swamp, he is selling forgiveness for crimes.

Corporate Crime Became Legal By Default

The $1.2 Billion Bribe That Bought Trump

by @DigitalWarfare1

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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 2d

This morning, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”
“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

A day in the Portland war zone

The Portland War Zone isn't for everyone but at least the chaos is locally sourced.

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MAKS 25 👀🇺🇦 @maks23.bsky.social · 1d

🔥 Today is International BAVOVNA Day: thanks to SBU, Russian refineries, military airfields and ammunition depots are constantly “blooming” with bright flames, — SBU.

❗️We must not forget to congratulate Putin on this holiday.

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Maryann Tkach @demsalltheway.bsky.social · 1d

same thoughts!

Semper Veritas @semper-veritas1.bsky.social · 1d

Meal Team 6, that’s just funny as phuck.

According to Hegseth they’re too fat for the military.

Pretty sloppy weapon handling.

Thankfully the rifles aren’t loaded with full magazines.

Not a good look.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Full interview and more from MeidasTouch here:

youtu.be/fQpMfjQRFko

MAGA Mike BLUFF GETS CALLED as Trump DARK SECRETS SURFACE

YouTube video by MeidasTouch

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Rebel Heart @bardo61.bsky.social · 2d

#California
#IceRAIDS

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Maryann Tkach @demsalltheway.bsky.social · 1d

in a way, I'd love to see a BS trial for Jack Smith, he knows how to use a trial and get some of Donald lies a d crimes out in the open.

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 1d

By all means, indict Jack Smith on bullshit allegations and give him the trial that SCOTUS denied him.

Poke the bear, Donnie. See what happens.

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JOY🦉 @missjoy1965.bsky.social · 1d

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Little Miss FAFO @nofuxgiven.bsky.social · 1d

This Pastor is the definition of “I AM MY BROTHERS KEEPER

Jesus expanded on this by teaching that loving one's neighbor as oneself and showing compassion to the poor, sick, and marginalized is an act of love for Him, demonstrating that our well-being is interconnected.

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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JM 📎🟦🪬🎗️🥯🥡🥠🦀 @jmdc88.bsky.social · 1d

Matan Zangauker and his partner Ilana were both kidnapped from Kibbutz Nir Oz during the October 7 massacre there. Now 25, Matan often helped care for his younger sisters and is known as a loving, supportive person. He suffers from muscular dystrophy & is in dire condition from torture. #2YrsTooLong

https://www.timesofisrael.com/taken-captive-matan-zangauker-is-a-survivor/

A man with dark hair and facial hair. He's smiling and looking a little past the camera. He appears to be sitting in a vehicle.

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TonyHQ @tonyhq1985.bsky.social · 1d

Congratulations to Frank Amari for crushing his 60K

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

Why does Trump think he's going to get away with jacking up health premiums on families by 75% in order to fund a giant tax cut for his billionaire pals?

Because he thinks his campaign to repress free speech will keep us quiet.

But he's wrong. We are fighting back.

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