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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 7h

“Senior military leaders should have stepped in to prevent Trump from turning addresses at Fort Bragg and Norfolk into political rallies; the silence of the Army and Navy secretaries, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and some top generals and admirals is appalling…”

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The Civil-Military Crisis Is Here

The leaders of the U.S. military may soon face a terrible decision.

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 3h

What are the odds Sortor told a person to bring a flag and burn it for this stunt so he could take it and bring it to the meeting?

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 4h

While the US is desperately fighting for scraps, all 27 EU member states are required to give employees a minimum of
4 weeks of paid vacation per year. Plus they get holidays, sick leave & generous parental leave.

Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 9h

It’s named after Ernesto Miranda. So bound to eventually be person w/same surname.

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 9h

Nationwide protests against Trump and the rise of fascism are taking place on Saturday, Oct. 18.

You can find a local protest here:

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 9h

3 months ago, in July they told us he has chronic venous insufficiency.

Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 9h

Yes. And the chronic venous insufficiency admitted diagnosis in July.

Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 9h

Wild to go from that paragon of health in April to chronic venous insufficiency in July to another “check up” in October.

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Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 11h

Meanwhile, here's part of the amicus brief from the military brass also filed today in the same case, in support of neither party, but definitely not in support of Trump.

Our experience as military leaders has taught us that this commitment keeps our military
stronger and our communities safer. Any domestic deployment that fails to comply with the
foundational principles of the Posse Comitatus Act and similar authorities5
poses multiple risks to
the core mission of the Guard, the well-being of the troops, and the safety of the communities they
are committed to protect. First, deploying military personnel in the context of domestic law
enforcement diverts them from their primary mission, which is to train and to be ready to fight and
win the nation’s wars and protect communities after disasters. Accordingly, such assignments
come at the expense of local, state, and national safety, as well as troop morale. Second, activeduty National Guard personnel are neither intended nor specifically trained to conduct domestic
law enforcement operations. This poses a danger to the safety of both the troops and the public.
Third, use of federal military personnel in the context of law enforcement operations should be a
last resort to avoid the politicization of the military, which inevitably erodes public trust, hurts
recruitment, and undermines troop morale. Peaceful protests of government actions are
constitutionally protected political speech deserving of the highest protection, not intimidation by
the military

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Eric Harrison @laterbacon.bsky.social · 14h

Are you going out less? Driving more? Unable to get to places you could before? Staying home on the weekend? Tell Save RIPTA how #mckeestrandedme

Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 20h

Attention Rhode Island transit riders!! Have you been impacted by the major RIPTA service cuts? Fill out the survey below.

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Directly Impacted Rider Survey

Starting Saturday Sept. 27, RIPTA will be reducing service across the agency because of a budget deficit left by Governor Dan McKee. Learn more about the detailed service reductions at the link below:...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Schiff: "You begin to wonder -- do they believe they have the authority by putting some groups on a list, even domestic groups, to use lethal force against them, with no trial, no due process, no nothing? The reality is we can't rule that out."

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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 12h

Today my @nytimes.com colleagues and I are launching a new series called Lost Science. We interview US scientists who can no longer discover something new about our world, thanks to this year‘s cuts. Here is my first interview with a scientist who studied bees and fires. Gift link: nyti.ms/3IWXbiE

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 15h

We aren't on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of it.

But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.

Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 10h

So kids are missing school and falling behind because @govdanmckee.bsky.social can’t be bothered to find 4 million more in the budget for RIPTA.

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Kenny Uong @kennyuong.bsky.social · 11h

So frustrating to see how RIPTA service cuts are leaving so many riders behind. A Providence teacher raised concerns about buses passing her students, and RIPTA explained it’s due to overcrowding caused by the cuts. Stop throwing riders under the bus, @govdanmckee.bsky.social! 🙏🏽Have you no shame? 🚨🚌

Response on X from RIPTA: Thanks for letting us know. We're sorry to hear this happened. The likeliest reason the bus didn’t stop is due to overcrowding, a result of the service reductions that went into effect on Saturday, September 27.

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 11h

That building is old and probably has had minimum upkeep/maintenance done on it. Dumping it on the city right before it needs massive capX investment or commercial values plummet is a good strategy for Paolino but not a good deal for the city. Before inking any deal, we need to know all the deets.

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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 13h

We are in the second week of the Republican shutdown.

Where are House Republicans? On vacation.

Went looking around the Capitol to see if any Republicans had the common sense to come back. Featuring @mcbride.house.gov.

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Sue AnderBois @sueanderbois.bsky.social · 12h

Excited to participate in Walktober with AARP Rhode Island! Thank you for supporting walkability across our City & State for neighbors of all abilities & ages!

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 13h

There are 50+ million cars in India. To sell only 61 Teslas is wow. Bad.

Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 13h

The US should have universal healthcare. Most if the world has it now. We’ve been gaslit to accept our dysfunctional system for too long.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h

WEST VIRGINIAN: “If the subsidies go away I won’t have health insurance. I won’t go to the doctor. This really is a life or death situation.” #TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

(This shutdown is making the case for #MedicareForAll better than we ever could)

Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 14h

My City Council rep is up for special election. As I get overwhelmed, I’m reminded that vetting and choosing from the 4 candidates in the primary is one of the tangible consequential things I can do now. It’ll be decided by a few hundred people.

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 14h

I already got notice about open enrollement and reviewing health plan options.

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 14h

They couldn’t ask for an easier puppet to manipulate.

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Katrina Demulling @katrinaspeak.bsky.social · 14h

Fast and free transit is life changing. So glad you want to bring it to NYC. I wish our RI leaders @govdanmckee funded & expanded transit here.

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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 1d

If you think I'm not alarmed, read this.

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