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Jason Normann @jason-n.bsky.social · 16m

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Rain Roll In by Eilen Jewell on Apple Music

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5h

GOV. PRITZKER: “This is a convicted felon threatening to jail me? He’s an unhinged, insecure wannabe dictator. Come and get me.”

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 5h

it’s all just a grift

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 3h

Can’t believe I have to say this, but in Minnesota you will continue to have the freedom to get your COVID and flu shots.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 3h

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 12h

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 6h

Democrat Hakeem Jeffries DESTROYS Republican Mike Lawler

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 5h

Donald Trump is breaching the Constitution and breaking the law.

A show of force so he can militarize our cities because of the 2026 elections.

We need to stand up together and speak up.

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Jason Normann @jason-n.bsky.social · 5h

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DOJ Insider Blows the Roof Off Trump’s Corrupt DOJ

For more access to expert legal analysis, official court documents and breaking news coverage only available here at the intersection of law and politics, please consider becoming a paid subscriber.Le...

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 5h

Oh this is not great

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 5h

At U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments Wednesday, the justices signaled they’re wary of making it significantly easier to challenge election laws, as a Republican member of Congress and his allies are urging them to do. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

SCOTUS Sounds Skeptical of Right-Wing Push for Flood of Election Law Challenges

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5h

Remember this as Trump goes on about being "tough on crime."

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Jason Normann @jason-n.bsky.social · 5h

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Great episode gents…Please keep the F’bombs coming! Most of us have to vent vicariously through your media. @cliffschecter.bsky.social & @bobcesca.bsky.social please keep on keeping on!!

Cliff Schecter: A**hole For Freedom

Podcast Episode · The Bob Cesca Show · 10/08/2025 · 1h 21m

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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 6h

Please understand that This is Trump regime explaining how they will use the government to prosecute Democrats. Page 1 of the fascist playbook is imprison political opponents so that the fascist has one party rule.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

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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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 6h

Join me and Demi Palecek this Sunday at @raygunsite.com for a sign-making event in Andersonville on October 12, just before No Kings Day!

We'll provide crafting supplies, food, and drinks—just bring your favorite tagline to make some posters with us!

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Jason Normann @jason-n.bsky.social · 5h

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Bondi Torches Justice For Trump

Pam Bondi didn’t testify; she detonated. Oversight collapsed into insults, lies, and theater, while Republicans clapped like seals and democracy sank one more rung into the abyss.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 6h

No one signs up for the National Guard thinking, “One day, I’ll invade Oregon.”

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 7h

Stephen Miller has a theory of this moment, a theory of how to do fascist politics in a (teetering) liberal democracy, and Dems need to grapple with it. Do Dems have a theory of this moment that's matched to the challenge of authoritarian politics? I don't think they do:

Brian Beutler @brianbeutler.bsky.social · 12h

“Supercharging searing civil tensions over jarring high-profile events drives attention, jolts low-propensity voters out of their information ruts, and compels them to really take sides.” Yep, @gregsargent.bsky.social.

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Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule

He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.

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Jason Normann @jason-n.bsky.social · 6h

Listening now 😎

Bob Cesca @bobcesca.bsky.social · 6h

You should listen to my talk with Cliff Schecter @cliffschecter.bsky.social. We discussed how the Dems are winning the government shutdown, Stephen Miller's short circuit on CNN, presidential reforms after Donald is gone, and more.
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The Bob Cesca Interview: Cliff Schecter Day 10/8/25

Cliff Schecter: A**hole For Freedom — Cliff Schecter returns to the podcast today. We talked about the shutdown, we talked about Stephen Miller, we talked about what needs to happen after Don…

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6h

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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WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 7h

The Dude has spoken:

"ICE? Let's get ICE off our streets and into our beverages. This aggression will not stand. Let's just abide together"

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 1d

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 7h

How is this making America safer? If anything, we're now more vulnerable and exposed!

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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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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 7h

You have got to be joking hahaha

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 8h

Reverend David Black, other faith leaders, journalists, and protestors have joined a class action lawsuit alleging ICE violated their First Amendment rights during protests outside a detention center.

The brutality of this regime is on full display.

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