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J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 23m

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Legal AF @legalafmtn.bsky.social · 3h

10 MINUTES until SCOTUS hears Bost v. Illinois, deciding if federal candidates can challenge state laws on the “time, place & manner” of federal elections. At stake: states’ power to count mail-in ballots up to 14 days after Election Day. Tune in on Legal AF at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT!

LIVE: MAJOR ORAL ARGUMENT on Voting Rights

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grannyvalkyrie.bsky.social @grannyvalkyrie.bsky.social · 12h

Bondi attempted to belittle Democrat senators at every opportunity. She came prepared.
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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 18h

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 24m

WHATEVER IS IN THE EPSTEIN FILES MUST BE UNGODLY AWFUL.
ON TOP OF THAT, HE'S SO DESPERATE ITS LAUGHABLE. HE'S A CORNERED PEDOPHILE AND HE KNOWS IT. HE WANTS EVERYONE INVESTIGATED AS A DISTRACTION, BLAMED FOR SOME MADE UP SHIT.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1h

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Amy Siskind @amysiskind.com · 14h

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Mississippi Free Press @mississippifreepress.org · 28m

“What you’re seeing in this room, it ain’t court ordered. A court couldn’t order my heart to change. A gavel didn’t do that,” RECH Foundation CEO Pauline Rogers said.

Once Prisoners, Jackson Couple Expands Mission for 2nd Chances

RECH Foundation, which supports Mississippi’s incarcerated individuals and their families, held an open house at their new offices in downtown Jackson.

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carolmac80💙🌈☮️🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇸🇺🇦🧿🌊 @carolmac80.bsky.social · 4h

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J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 1h

VETS, VETERANS, ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, MARINES, SEALS, GOLD STAR FAMILIES, MP, SPECIAL OPS, ARMY RANGERS, POLICE, TROOPERS, BLUE ANGELS,

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 15h

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 1h

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 15h

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 3h

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J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 1h

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Diana 💙 @jstmeinmo.bsky.social · 3h

Today, a group of the Epstein Survivors are to hold a press conference on Capitol Hill.

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alexjungle.bsky.social @alexjungle.bsky.social · 1d

Durbin: "What's happening in Illinois is outrageous. To think they're going to federalize the Texas National Guard and send them into my state is not only necessary, it's almost criminal. I will be the first ones in the streets, will you join me?"

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 3h

When the Memphis Three were expelled from the TN legislature, I said it was a watershed moment that would come back to bite the GOP in the ass for a generation.

I was not wrong.

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‘Tennessee Three’s’ Justin Pearson launches challenge against Democratic congressman

Memphis lawmaker to go up against Steve Cohen, joining wave of younger candidates calling for generational change

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J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 1h

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 13h

The die is cast. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order Monday creating "ICE-free zones" across Chicago. Zones like schools, parks, and libraries are off-limits, and private businesses can opt in to the protection network. He has the full backing of Gov. Pritzker.
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Paul Eric Scannell @pauleric70.bsky.social · 18h

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson just signed an order making city property off-limits to ICE. As federal troops deploy to Chicago, this is a bold stand for accountability and human rights. No city should ever be turned into a battleground for political power.

J Montgomery @jaymontgomery.bsky.social · 1h

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MoJoJuju @xoey1.bsky.social · 3h

Yep, He definitely needs a New Clock...😂

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 3h

I love this. Truly.

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 3h

Justin J. Pearson — the 30-year-old Memphis representative and member of the “Tennessee Three” who protested gun violence — has announced a bid to primary 76-year-old Democrat Steve Cohen for a seat in the U.S. House.

Justin J. Pearson of the 'Tennessee Three' Has Had It With 'Mediocrity' -- So He's Running for Congress

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steve harrington’s hair swoop @uxalchemist.blacksky.app · 6h

News flash they don’t care

Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 18h

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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Fella Hendrix @fella6-9.bsky.social · 3h

I’ve been kinda dead here regarding where I am with all the 47th people so here’s my update

Medical company: we’re working out some fundraisers. Flag raffle was put on hold but will be restarting soon. Working with commander to do their fundraising in house

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Fella Hendrix @fella6-9.bsky.social · 3h

Drone company: I have 3 massive signed flags from them that I will auction, and we’re looking into passing that to Dyzga’s Paw as a fundraising platform. They lost a car recently and I’ll handle that because Dyzga’s doesn’t do cars, but they may help with electronics needs

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R.J. Gerber Jr. @fathitler.com · 3h

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Colin Oreilly @colin0reilly.bsky.social · 3h

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☘️🦌🤙TreeHuggin @roberthernon.bsky.social · 3h

No support for ice is ok. None. If ice has any contracts with states, tear them up and reject them now. Support for ice in any capacity is support for an anti-American terrorist organization filled w/ white supremacists and the financially vulnerable

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 3h

Housing is too expensive to build and too expensive to afford.

Donald Trump's solution? Make it even MORE expensive with his chaotic tariffs.

Americans can't afford Donald Trump's housing market.

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 3h

The Trump regime is having trouble prosecuting James Comey on frivolous charges, and hasn’t been able to get charges against Letitia James.

They couldn’t keep Kimmel off the air.

Their desire for authoritarianism is bottomless, but their capacity is not. Hurting people yes, but bluffing a lot too.

Kimmel and Comey Highlight the Trump Regime's Limitations

Their desire for authoritarian abuse is bottomless, their ability to carry it out is not

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