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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 1d

What the actual fuck.
If you're not outraged yet, you aren't paying attention.

Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 1d

WHAT THE F*CK‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
Chicago’s Reverend David Black of First Presbyterian has been assaulted multiple times by ICE agents during peaceful protest in the city‼️They shot a some kind of non lethal bullet at his head‼️
#PepperBall

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 19h

LIVE NOW: Governor Newsom and First Partner @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social sign historic legislation improving kids' health and nutrition across California.

YouTube: youtube.com/live/SWm2d3H...
Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/17434...
Instagram: @CAgovernor
X: @CAgovernor

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Longmont Area Democrats @longmontareadems.bsky.social · 2d

WHO SAYS “we’re not going to have elections”??(insert hand wringing here) BALLOTS start ARRIVING in Boulder County houses THIS WEEKEND!

DON’T DESPAIR. DO DEMOCRACY ANYWAY! 💙

Democracy4ALL @democracy4all.bsky.social · 2d

Voter Ed 101: USEFUL INFO. Here’s a “plan to vote” flyer we made…what about YOUR community?(use this as a template!)There are city council & school board elections happening THIS YEAR, on Nov. 4. LOCAL elections are SO IMPORTANT (extremists love to infiltrate “under the radar” seats, SO 💙VOTE💙!)

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 23d

The incompetence and lies are stunning. (Not surprising. Do not ask me if I’m surprised. I am not surprised.)

Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 23d

Kash Patel says the FBI has NO information that Jeffrey Epstein trafficked minors to anyone other than himself.

SEN. KENNEDY: "Who, if anyone, did Epstein traffic these young women to?"

PATEL: "There is no credible information, none ... that he trafficked to other individuals."

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn @deborahelizabeth.bsky.social · 23d

Let's dedicate our #nokings day of nonviolent action to dividing the authoritarian regime from its pillars of support.

That's the most effective resistance strategy!

"...our main point is that regimes (like opposition movements) are not monolithic actors; rather, they are propped up by pillars made up of individuals whose loyalties are malleable and shifting. Whichever side (regime or opposition) is able to divide the opponent from its main pillars of support will ultimately succeed. And nonviolent campaigns have historically had an advantage over violent campaigns in this regard."

(From "Why Civil Resistance Works: The Strategic Logic of Nonviolent Conflict," by Erica Chenoweth and Maria J. Stephan)

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 23d

It is absolutely insane to me that we're having a debate over whether or not the rightwing deploys violent rhetoric within days of a Fox News personality calling for homeless people to be killed by lethal injection. There is no excuse for this obliviousness. It's unacceptable.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 23d

September 15, 2025

Six years of Letters from an American. I could not be more grateful to be part of this wonderful community.

September 15, 2025

Six years ago, on September 15, 2019, after about a six-week hiatus during the summer, I wrote a Facebook post that started:

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 23d

For those who have not been following: you need to know about this.

Tasha Monroe @simplyedynandco.com · 23d

2 Bl*ck men hung in Mississippi yesterday.

1. Cory Zukatis - found around 10:30am hanging in Vicksburg MS.

2. Trey Reed - found hanging around 7:05am at Delta State

🚨 PLEASE stay safe and mindful on your surroundings‼️

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 23d

Robert Redford was a glorious artist and a committed activist, but the kindest thing I can say about him is he seemed, first and foremost, like a consummate adult in the room. He carried himself with honor and dignity. He embodied good faith. He prioritized character.

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 23d

Coming up at 11 am ET, we're talking about Trump's relentless threats of vi*lence and how to deal with them, the b*mbing of another Venezuelan boat, Judge Chutkan's ruling on Ghanian deportees, Lisa Cook's victory at the Fed, and way more.

Join us live or on the replay.

youtube.com/live/jqykJ_Y...

PANIC: Trump Escalates THREATS Against People, Cities, 50% of Nation

YouTube video by Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin

youtube.com

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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 23d

here's today's post: "elderly psychopath blows up another boat" — Donny offers no proof, but he does have plenty of thoughts about football.
thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter so you never miss a post —

elderly psychopath blows up another boat

Donny offers no proof, but he does have plenty of thoughts about football

bit.ly

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Rep. Joe Neguse @neguse.house.gov · Aug 27

As one of two Representatives for Colorado’s Western Slope, I’m proud of my work securing funding to protect the Colorado River — and I won’t stop fighting to secure the release of those funds by the administration.

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Rep. Joe Neguse @neguse.house.gov · Aug 27

As a father of young children, I am heartbroken by the terrible mass shooting in Minneapolis. Words can’t describe the horror the parents and families are experiencing.

We cannot become numb to the senseless gun violence devastating our communities.

Enough is enough.

apnews.com/article/minn...

A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people

Authorities say a shooter opened fire with a rifle through the windows of a Minneapolis Catholic church and struck children celebrating Mass during the first week of school.

apnews.com

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Rep. Joe Neguse @neguse.house.gov · Aug 28

What is happening at the CDC is truly a five-alarm fire and not receiving nearly enough attention.

RFK Jr.’s undermining of our public health institutions is going to have disastrous consequences for generations.

Disgraceful!

www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

CDC director Susan Monarez fired by Trump administration after refusing to resign, citing 'reckless directives'

Monarez’s lawyers said she “refused to rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives.” The White House responded that she was “not aligned with the President’s agenda.”

www.nbcnews.com

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Longmont Area Democrats @longmontareadems.bsky.social · Aug 28

That’s our US Rep.! 💙💙💙

Rep. Joe Neguse @neguse.house.gov · Aug 5

I’m proud to have hosted 14 town-halls in the past 7 months — more than most Members of Congress in the country.

My Republican colleagues in Colorado have held NONE.

I’ll keep showing up and standing up — for the Western Slope, Northern Colorado, and every corner of our great district!

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Longmont Area Democrats @longmontareadems.bsky.social · Aug 28

FOLLOW @woodburydems.bsky.social

Woodbury County Democrats @woodburydems.bsky.social · Aug 27

SHE DID IT! Convincingly, and with class.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Democrat flips Iowa state senate seat and breaks Republican supermajority

Catelin Drey beats extremist Christopher Prosch, flipping district so Democrats can block governor’s appointments

www.theguardian.com

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Longmont Area Democrats @longmontareadems.bsky.social · Aug 28

@bluedotarkie.bsky.social Happily following you back. Our town used to be a blue dot in a red district, so we know BLUE DOTS ARE FIERCE!

To wit: Tuesday in Iowa — Woodbury County Dems to be exact, convened, nominated then GOTV’d for Catelin Drey — IN 48 DAYS, quashing IAs very red supermajority.

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Longmont Area Democrats @longmontareadems.bsky.social · Aug 20

Trust us. FOLLOW all county democratic party accounts — there are over 3 THOUSAND counties in America. Each one has a county Dem party. They are the BACKBONE of grassroots, SEAT FLIPPING, GOTV.

💙FIND YOURS💙

Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria @esmeraldasoria.bsky.social · Aug 13

Thank you @cityofmerced.bsky.social and Golden Valley HS for hosting such an incredible backpack 🎒 giveaway!
These events are for the people of district 27, to show you that #teamsoria is here to serve YOU, in our efforts to make #AD27 a better place. #caleg #teamsoria #backpackgiveaway

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · Aug 14

Trump is Putin’s puppet, what an humiliation: “Among the incentives would be access to Alaska's natural resources, as well as Ukrainian rare earth minerals and the lifting of some sanctions on Russia's aircraft industry, according to UK newspaper The Telegraph.”

www.euronews.com/2025/08/14/t...

Report: Trump to offer Putin economic incentives to end war in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, offering economic concessions.

www.euronews.com

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · Aug 14

Freaking shame

January 6 insurrection picture where EJ Anthony appears, bottom the same person with Trump at the WH nominated to lead the bureau of labor statistics

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Aug 14

Last week in the Rockaways.

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Hell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · Aug 13

Detainees had described "horrific" and unsanitary conditions, with dozens of people packed into a single room, little food, and scant access to attorneys.

hellgatenyc.com/judge-orders...

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That Nice Lotion Lady - Courtney K. @thatnicelotionlady.bsky.social · Aug 13

Kari Lake is deporting HER OWN EMPLOYEES.

But it's not a cult.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · Aug 14

WHY? It’s no one’s business. STFU. STFD.

Read more: www.newsweek.com/mississippi-...

Another state looks to ban junk food from SNAP benefits

So far this year, 12 states have approved plans to restrict Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.

www.newsweek.com

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