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The country we love is in trouble. Don’t give up. Saving democracy isn’t about a political party. Never promote violence, but don’t remain silent or live in denial. It’s happening, but together we can triumph. #EpsteinFiles #DoNotObeyInAdvance #Resist

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 12d

Comey’s response to indictment:
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“My family and I have known for years that there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump.
But we couldn’t imagine ourselves living any other way.
We will not live on our knees, and you shouldn’t either.

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Rebba.bsky.social @rebba.bsky.social · 13h

Let's focus on Steven Millers slip up on CNN.
Who the hell does he think he is?

Plenary?Plenary authority?

No Steven Miller, Wrong again!!

No! You do not plenary authority to harm the American Public. It is cruel and illegal. You do not have the executive power to overthrow our own government

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Sean Duffy says the safety of the air traffic control system will start being impacted next Sunday if the shutdown continues

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 10h

I’ve lived in rural America long enough to know that the entire point was to bankrupt farmers…

We are all about to find out.

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 9h

The National Guard is not our enemy. They are not ICE. Let’s not confuse the two.

Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 9h

Let's talk about the Texas National Guard in Chicago.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Pritzker: "He said he was going after the worst of the worst. It's not going after the worst of the worst when you're just literally stopping children who happen to be brown & asking them for papers as if they're gonna have proof they're a citizen. Pull out your phones and film everything you see"

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 12h

I hope it’s not the same plan he had for healthcare and infrastructure. Vaporware. Still waiting. 🙄

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 12h

Trump posted on Truth Social this morning claiming that Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker should be jailed for “failing to protect ICE officers.” Seriously? ICE officers are upset they can’t use restrooms or grab brunch.

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 12h

Such whiners. It makes me laugh.

My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 12h

It’s an excellent question and we’d like to know the answer.

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 12h

“Think what I think. Do what I do. Or, else.”

Trump’s “Compact for Excellence in Higher Education” is an attempt to further control universities across the country.

Austin Sarat unpacks what’s inside the compact and why this attack on educational freedom is one we can’t ignore.

Trump’s blueprint for tyranny

Don’t be fooled. The “Compact for Excellence in Higher Education” is not just about higher education.

contrarian.substack.com

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 12h

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 1d

Let’s not let fear paralyze us into inaction. Good advice here….

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

These are scary times, and it’s okay to feel afraid. The challenge is learning how to respond instead of retreating. This piece offers insight into managing that fear and transforming it into courage, understanding, and tangible steps forward.

The Fear Factor

The right and the left both use fear to drive politics, but the difference in how is striking

thinkbigpicture.substack.com

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BlueSky Blogger @smblogger.bsky.social · 1d

NOW IS A START!!

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

Mike Johnson says he'll swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social as soon as she wants. Okay, so how about today?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

RAJU: You swore in 2 GOP members during pro forma session. Why not swear in Grijalva? Does it have to do w/her signature on Epstein petition?

JOHNSON: It has nothing to do with that. We'll swear her in when everybody is back

R: Why not now?

J: Uh - we'll schedule it, I guess, as soon as she wants

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

Early voting is underway for Prop 50 in California.

I urge anyone in the state to vote yes.

This isn’t a race to the bottom. It’s a means of avoiding the bottom. https://robertreich.substack.com/p/what-blue-states-should-do-when-red

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 1d

This from the guy whose Citizens United decision did more to degrade democracy than any other. Please.

Retired US supreme court justice fears ‘democracy is not guaranteed to survive’

Anthony Kennedy told NPR ‘partisanship is becoming ... more prevalent and more bitter’ in the high court’s opinions

www.theguardian.com

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 2d

💕💕💕

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 2d

Anytime!

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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 2d

He doesn’t want her talking.

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

> @governor.ca.gov

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 2d

bingo

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My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 2d

He’s a lying idiot.

My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 2d

It’s not about political party. It’s about human rights, respect for laws and our constitution. It’s about freedom of speech, religious freedoms, and the freedom to love who you love. It’s about women’s right to choose and access to healthcare for all. It’s about humanity. It’s about caring.

My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 2d

And I bet she doesn’t sling ketchup or scream and use the fffff word like the felon. He doesn’t just need anger management, he’s needs to be committed.

My friends call me Wolfie @kswolf.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you @sentenne.bsky.social for including me. This is a starter pack that is well better and one you can trust.

Jackie Sentenne Pettit @sentenne.bsky.social · 3d

October is the color of change. 🍁🍁🍁

We are witnessing the passage of an era, and for many, the loss of belief in an ever-progressing world of promise.

We grieve & defy this together!
Community is our strength & our refuge. I hope you find some new, highly vetted, connections.

go.bsky.app/TeRUKr8

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 2d

Democrats are just better people than Republicans.

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