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Jon Hutson

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Writer, dog lover, cat lover, and human rights advocate. My personal takes. Read my stories on race, law, and human rights: https://www.salon.com/writer/jonathan-hutson

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · Nov 17

Frodo: I wish none of this had happened.
Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world Frodo, besides the will of evil.
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Jon: Like 2nd breakfast?

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Phil Mandelbaum @philmandelbaum.bsky.social · 2d

All of these Instagram advertisers donate at least a portion of their proceeds to the cause(s) they support

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Phil Mandelbaum @philmandelbaum.bsky.social · 2d

Not one of these Instagram advertisers donates any of its proceeds to the cause it claims to support

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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 3d

Many are getting an introduction to what it's like to be Black in America. We've dealt with this for more than 400 years; and because of that, we are very resilient.

Unfortunately, White allies are getting a bite of the shyt sandwich we had to eat for years.

No one is safe in Trump's America.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

Qaddafi's violent suppression of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings led to widespread military defections, leaving him vulnerable to Libya's rebel forces. Some military commanders and entire units defected rather than fire on civilians. He was forced to flee.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

Military defeats and the Allied invasion of Sicily shattered faith in Mussolini's leadership of Italy, leading to his removal from power by his own Fascist Grand Council.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

Tsar Nicholas II took command of Russia's army despite lacking military experience. He suffered losses that contributed to a collapse of morale. Mounting military failures in World War I and internal mismanagement led to a widespread loss of faith in the tsar, culminating in the Russian Revolution.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

As Roman Emperor Nero's behavior became more erratic and his paranoia grew, he executed key military leaders and senators, alienating the military establishment. His Praetorian Guard abandoned him. The Senate declared Nero a public enemy, and with no military support, he was forced to flee.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

Chuck Schumer is basically Dwanny from Looney Tunes at this point

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

Fun fact: Google has forced Gemini to avoid or delete any reference, direct or indirect, to the clearly apparent fact that Trump suffers from dementia. This is an example of how the broligarchy gaslights us.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

When a demented leader summons their General Officers only to publicly display ignorant and autocratic disdain for their expertise, disaster follows. This hubris paves the way for a cascade of unforced errors, from strategic blunders and poor morale to national destabilization and military defeat.

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Poppy Jones @fightingmadpoppy.bsky.social · 4d

I had to look up jingoistic. Thanks for the new word added to my vocabulary. And yes, FUCK THAT NOISE!!

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

🙋‍♂️Show of hands: Who here is tired of the jingoistic brew of White supremacy, Christian nationalism, and toxic masculinity. Fuck that noise. 🖕

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Nicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 5d

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”

~ Orhan Pamuk ~

A dog lives for the day, the hour, the moment;)

🦮🌊🌞🥏🍗🏞️🐾🤗🩵

#DogLov3rs #AmazingAnimals

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 5d

Whoever wrote this propagandistic framing or approved it should delete their account just like they nullified their journalism degree

NPR @npr.org · 5d

As President Trump ramps up efforts to send federal officers and troops into cities, criminologists are watching closely. Are the feds doing this in a smart way?

National Guard presence may deter crime, but experts warn of the long-term costs

As President Trump ramps up efforts to send federal officers and troops into cities, criminologists are watching closely. Are the feds doing this in a smart way?

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 7d

Finalized and delivered. Stay tuned!

Manuscript cover for Christian Picciolini's 'Radical Goodness: Finding Peace in a Polarized World' book

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 6d

Wouldn’t this be lovely…🫶🏼♥️🫶🏼

#VoteDemocratic #Pinks

Just hoping the next viral trend is empathy, critical thinking skills, media literacy, accountability, and shutting up when you don't know what you're talking about.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 7d

The government is officially shut down. Make no mistake: Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. This is THEIR shutdown. They had every tool to govern and chose chaos instead. The American people are the ones paying the price.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 8d

That is just plainly not true. Your budget slashed help for people who buy Affordable Care Act plans. That's 22 million Americans whose premiums are going up - RIGHT NOW - by double digits directly because of a policy you passed.

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Nicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 9d

She did it! 💙💛❤️ Maia Sandu

Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, “I’m possible!”

~ Audrey Hepburn ~

Congratulations Moldova 🇲🇩🫂🌟

Music • Pitch Perfect 3 • Beca plays around with loops Scene (Freedom! '90 Melody)

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 9d

I'm not surprised by the lengths they are willing to go to stop us from seeing the Epstein Files. Just look at how far they were willing to go to stop us from ever hearing from Jeffrey Epstein again.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 9d

Yeah, tell me more about this antichrist thing?

"Another Epstein schedule notes a planned lunch with tech billionaire Peter Thiel on Nov. 27, 2017, and a breakfast with conservative political strategist Steve Bannon on Feb. 16, 2019..."

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Musk, Bannon and Thiel named in new Epstein estate documents

The House Oversight Committee is continuing to release redacted materials in its ongoing Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9d

Just five media companies control 90% of our media market.

But it’s not just media. In 75% of U.S. industries, fewer companies now control more of their markets than they did 20 years ago – leaving us vulnerable to higher prices and lower wages.

Former FTC Chair Lina Khan explains.

The Illusion of Choice: How Big Business Controls Your Life (ft. Lina Khan)

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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 10d

⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️

🧵 There are many stories involving the Titanic; however, there are stories that remain untold. The story of Joseph Laroche deserves a movie of its own. He was the Titanic's only Black passenger.(cont)

#ProudBlue
#ResistanceRoots
#USDemocracy
#Voices4Victory

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

Why does Uncle Fester work for ICE though

ICE officer drops gun, points it toward bystanders during Hyattsville arrest

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

Nah, bro: Release the Epstein files

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