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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 1d

File state charges. This is a crime.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 22h

one of the most important things you'll read today www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead

Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive

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Carla @whozitwhatzit.bsky.social · 22h

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Young lives cut short on an unimaginable scale: the 18,457 children on Gaza’s list of war dead

Every name on a list compiled by health authorities in Gaza of the child victims of Israel’s offensive

www.theguardian.com

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. Their plan wasn’t to be public yet. Clearly, someone hit the panic button in his earpiece.

It gets weirder: CNN uploaded the interview with the “plenary authority” comment edited out.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

📌 Historic fascists with plenary authority:
• Hitler
• Mussolini
• Stalin

Plenary authority or plenary powers: Absolute and without limitations.

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Darth Astris (COMMS CLOSED TIL DEC) @darthastris.bsky.social · 1d

For all its seriousness, fascism is inherently ridiculous, and the more we show people that, the easier it becomes to fight it.

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Merrill Barr @merrillbarr.com · 1d

TIL Dick Van Dyke is not only still alive, but is turning 100 in December.

a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk in front of a framed picture of a wine glass .

Alt: a man in a suit and tie is sitting at a desk in front of a framed picture of a wine glass .

media.tenor.com

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

COHEN: “Federal workers earned that pay, and the law makes it clear they’re entitled to it.”

US Rep. Steve Cohen rips into Trump for threatening to withhold back pay from federal employees who are working through the #republicanshutdown

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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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Victor Von Doomscroll @redderbeanpaste.bsky.social · 2d

I’ve never seen Cillian Murphy this happy lol youtu.be/v4Ze7Yo9jgY?...

Cillian Murphy’s Closet Picks

YouTube video by CRITERION

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

I wouldn’t advise anyone in Portland to walk your dog near this building.

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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · 22h

Trump keeps describing these fake invasions because he wants chaos to erupt. #Project2025

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Oksii ✚ 🇺🇦 @oksii33.ukr.monster · 22h

On her wedding day, the bride came to her father’s grave – a soldier who gave his life for Ukraine 💔

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

Trump just posted what looks like an old DOJ memo about President Kennedy’s use of the National Guard in Alabama to desegregate schools in 1963.

It’s a gross comparison, given the fact that Trump is basically George Wallace and he wants to use the Guard to invade cities, not advance civil rights.

Trump: U.S. Code. Those provisions authorize the President, when faced with such unlawful obstructions against the authority of the United States as existed in Alabama, to "call into Federal service such of the militia of any State, and use such of the armed forces, as he considers necessary" (10
U.S.C. § 332) and to use
"the militia or the armed forces,
or both, or
• other means" (10 U.S.C. $ 333). The
militia of the United States includes the national guard, meaning the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard of the several states. 10 U.S.C. § 311 and $ 101 (9), (10), (12) .
In furtherance of the President's order the Secretary of Defense immediately called into active military service all of the units and members of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard of the State of Alabama to serve in the active military service of the United States for an indefinite period and until relieved by appropriate orders.
This call was transmitted by the Secretary of the Army, acting by direction of, and under delegation of authority from, the Secretary of Defense.
Copies of the Department
of the Army message (No. D.A. 340638, June 11, 1963) were furnished immediately to the Governor of Alabama and to the commanding officers of the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard of the State of Alabama.
It is apparent that the Alabama National Guard was properly called into federal service pursuant to 10 U.S.C.
§5 332-4, and in accordance with the procedure provided in those sections. Since the call to federal service did not invoke the authority of 10 U.S.C. $ 3500, referred to by Mr. Bowen, the procedure prescribed by that section was
not
used.
I trust that the foregoing information will be of
assistance to you.
Sincerely,
¡enera.
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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

Sen. DURBIN: Madam Attorney General, it's my job to grill you. Investigation of your agency is part of my responsibility. You may not like the experience, but others have weathered this storm and answered questions in a respectful manner.

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Jessica Shortall 🧂🥴 @jessicashortall.bsky.social · 1d

“My Administration will not tolerate anti-Christian weaponization of government or unlawful conduct targeting Christians.” - 2/6/25

9/20/25 Photo by Ashlee Rezin, Chicago Sun-Times

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon in the Bronx and Harlem at our paper shredding events — we cleared out old junk mail, built community, danced, took family portraits and enjoyed frozen treats (it still felt a lot like summer). Thanks to everyone who joined.

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 1d

Justice Dept has 10 days left to respond to civil lawsuit filed by Jan 6 police responders who are seeking court order to require display of Jan 6 law enforcement honorary plaque at US Capitol

Plaque was required to be hung by 2023 under federal law

It hasn’t been hung

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 1d

a great woman has died, one of the best examples of humanity

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Jane Goodall: A Life in Pictures

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 1d

an important read - this place is such a treasure trove I Ricky Martin's leather pants! fabulous
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Stonewall National Museum, Facing Deep Cuts, May Need a New Home

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 1d

interesting www.nytimes.com/2025/10/04/b...

A Japanese Ski Resort Town Is Roiled by a Debate Over Immigration

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 1d

probably the most important thing you will read today on the two year anniversary - the awful hell these people have been through, with our tax dollars - gift link

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/w...

Ravaged by War: Trying to Survive Gaza’s Present, Hoping for a Future

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Michael Luongo @michaelluongo.bsky.social · 1d

do the people in the current regime not understand one day we will get back our sanity?

Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 1d

Sen. SCHIFF: You’ve refused to answer questions about ethics, the Qatari plane, the Epstein files, Tom Homan’s alleged bribery, political prosecutions, military authorization…

Bondi: *tries interrupting*

Schiff: Excuse me. This is an oversight hearing. We demand answers.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

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