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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 11h

This whole situation is appalling. The fact a huge portion of our country thinks fascists are the good guys is beyond comprehension.

US anti-fascism expert blocked from flying to Spain at airport - The Guardian

Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 3d

For fun, read @lisaqmathews.bsky.social delightful Halloween post! chicksonthecase.com/2025/10/06/g...

Go As Alice: Ghosts of Halloween Costumes Past

Whether you fill giant bowls with candy in hopes of trick-or-treaters at your door—or hide in your living room with the lights off—you know they’re out there: gleeful, greedy goblins dressed in cos…

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David Blue @davidblue.bsky.social · 4d

Suggesting A.I. to a performer is like telling a friend whose car was stolen to purchase it back from those who stole it, AFTER they chopped it, vaguely assembled it into a car-like shape, spray painted it neon puke, & inflated the price tenfold, all while using enough resources to end hunger.

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 6d

@marlacooper.bsky.socialhttps://chicksonthecase.com/2025/10/03/welcome-to-spooky-season/ asks, are you Team Spooky Season?

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 6d

Buh-bye, CBS.

Bari Weiss to be named top editor at CBS News - The Washington Post

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 9d

Unfortunately, it feels like we're yelling into the wind.

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 9d

These generals look so unhappy that it actually gives me hope the military might push back against the total coup obviously on the agenda with the current regime.

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 10d

Heads up, Angelenos, OC, and South Bay...

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 11d

That would be heaven.

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 11d

Welcome to our world, says this Angeleno. It SUCKS.

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 12d

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 12d

America’s Zombie Democracy - The Atlantic

Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 13d

This one is a beaut - but to be honest, a gimme. 🤣

In other news, the Supreme Court is two-thirds vile and corrupt.

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Gavin Newsom’s Taunt Gets In The Face Of Trump Border Czar Over Mask Refusal

The California governor’s office mocked Tom Homan after he dissed the state’s new mask law.

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you! And f— Microsoft.

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 15d

Only because prices have gone up. If the economy wasn't tanking, a huge percentage of America wouldn't care how venal, corrupt, and authoritarian he is. In other news, my Microsoft 365 is going up by $30. From $70 to $100. My basic math skills mark this as a 20% increase - or more.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

a Reichstag fire, but one of them every week

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 15d

And the "lunatic left" is the problem. *Eye roll.* Every Fox newscaster spouts vile and dangerous BS and squat happens. It's an abomination.
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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 17d

Goebbles or Miller?

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Ellen Byron - Maria DiRico @ellenbyronla.bsky.social · 23d

He’s a monster.

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LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 23d

CNN: Rep. Jason Crow pushes back after Stephen Miller vows to “identify, disrupt, dismantle, and destroy” Democrats: “They are using this tragedy… to now target free speech… to crack down on dissent.”
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice