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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 5h

Bipartisan measure to restrict Trump’s war powers fails in Senate
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Bipartisan measure to restrict Trump’s war powers fails in Senate

A bipartisan Senate resolution to restrain Trump’s ability to wage war against alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers failed in a 48-51 vote.

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 7h

Trump announces ceasefire deal to begin ending the war in Gaza

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Trump announces ceasefire deal to begin ending the war in Gaza

President’s announcement says agreement includes Hamas releasing hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 7h

She says in a you tube interview that incest is also a hidden widespread problem in fundamentalist homes and at mega churches.

Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 7h

The book explores her journey of self-discovery and escape from a life of oppression, shedding light on the dangers of patriarchal beliefs. duckduckgo.com?q=a+well+tra...

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 7h

The Christian Nationalists took over the S Baptist Convention etc. & it teaches submission & okay to abuse women. "A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy" by Tia Levings is a memoir detailing her experiences within a fundamentalist Christian community. #Control #Dominionism

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 10h

Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations. #misuseofthemilitary

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Hegseth’s sprawling hunt for Charlie Kirk critics spans nearly 300 investigations

The inquiry, resulting in a smattering of disciplinary action so far, follows an extraordinary directive aimed at silencing criticism of the slain activist and Trump supporter.

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 11h

#FBIBrownshirts #AttackFromWithin
A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data

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A quarter of FBI agents are assigned to immigration enforcement, per FBI data

Nearly a quarter of FBI agents are currently assigned to immigration enforcement, with the number climbing above 40 percent in the bureau’s largest field offices.

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Sue Stone @knittingknots.bsky.social · 12h

Import companies warn there will be shortages this Christmas from Trump tariffs - Raw Story www.rawstory.com/trump-tariff...

Import companies warn there will be shortages this Christmas from Trump tariffs

The holidays are about to more difficult and more expensive, warned importers speaking to CNBC for a Wednesday report. President Donald Trump's tariffs are leading to complications for countries that ...

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 12h

These despotic, arrogant oligarchs in power are not the best and brightest of America. The MAGA followers are like lambs being led to slaughter for greed and we must prevent them from taking us down with them. #SaveOurRepublic

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 12h

The MAGA sheep are blindly being led to slaughter and they are bringing us with them unless we stop the forces of anti-democracy that threaten us.

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 12h

There are grounds for Trump and Hegseth to be prosecuted by the ICJ for violating international law in this manner.

Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 12h

#DemocracyDocket #DefendingVotingRights
#SavingOurDrmocracy

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17h

Last night, my team filed a motion to defend voters in California.

DOJ sued 8 states. My firm has filed to protect voters in all 8 states.

We will never back down from the fight to protect free and fair elections.

Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 7d

DOJ has sued 8 states for refusing to turn over their full, unreacted voter files.

My team has now filed motions to defend voters in 7 of those cases in ME, MI, MN, NH, NY, OR and PA.

I suggest that DOJ monitor the docket in the remaining one in CA.

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 1d

As Bondi Testifies to Senate, DOJ Alumni Blast ‘Appalling’ Leadership

“It is incumbent on all of us to fight for the Justice Department before it’s too late.”

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As Bondi Testifies to Senate, DOJ Alumni Blast 'Appalling' Leadership | Common Dreams

"It is incumbent on all of us to fight for the Justice Department before it's too late."

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 12h

The U.S. is suffering from self-inflicted wounds.We must turn this Titanic around now.

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Scott Santens @scottsantens.com · 15h

Everyone needs to know that Dolly Parton responded to a climate disaster in her community with a temporary universal basic income for everyone who lost their homes.

Here's a short documentary about it:

The Great Equalizer: What Dolly Parton & a Tennessee Wildfire Can Teach About Universal Basic Income

YouTube video by In The Mesh

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 13h

A Defining Choice for Israel
After Two Years of Growing Isolation and Endless War, an Alternative Future Is Possible
by opposition leader Yair Lapid www.foreignaffairs.com/israel/defin...

A Defining Choice for Israel

After two years of growing isolation and endless war, an alternative future is possible.

www.foreignaffairs.com

Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 13h

Quick signature: Tell Congress to fix the health care crisis, prevent rural hospital closures, and reopen the federal government! #momsrising action.momsrising.org/sign/rural_s...

Quick signature: Tell Congress to prevent hospital closures!

Tell Congress to fix the health care crisis, prevent hospital closures, and reopen the federal government!

action.momsrising.org

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 14h

Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead

Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive

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Blueraven @blueraven68.bsky.social · 14h

It's worse; Pritzger predicted that military is being placed in blue cities to be ready to confiscate voting machines during midterms

Given their past actions (CO GOP election official already convicted for tampering with machines, etc)
his prediction is highly probable

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 14h

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 14h

Ronald Reagan stated, "Our nation is a nation of immigrants. More than any other country, our strength comes from our own immigrant heritage and our capacity to welcome those from other lands." This reflects his belief in the importance of immigration to America's identity and strength.

Baltimore Beat @baltimorebeat.bsky.social · 14h

Indiscriminate ICE arrests have left Baltimore’s immigrant communities in a constant state of fear and anxiety

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Indiscriminate ICE arrests have left Baltimore’s immigrant communities in a constant state of fear and anxiety

Highlandtown sidewalks tell a much different story today than they did a year ago. Shops that once bustled with conversation sit emptier; families who once roamed the streets have now retreated. The d...

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Blue Texan @hmdob.bsky.social · 14h

Stop with the white privilege stupidity! www.facebook.com/share/r/16Ua...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

Imagine that.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19h

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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Antonia 🦋 💙📘🩵Democratic Election Judge, Autism Awareness @antonia2024bsky.bsky.social · 1d

Argentina, has free medical care for all citizens. Farmers in, Argentina, are selling their soybeans to, China, with no tariffs. So much for winning!!

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