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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · 16h

Oops yes, I need to get in the habit of doing that

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · 17h

The Wire creator gives a good take on AI

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Andy O'Brien @aobrien2024.bsky.social · 22h

Amazon believes the stolen ballots were not placed in the box when they were packed at the warehouse or in the delivery network. Steve Robinson bends over backwards to defend his source. My latest on AmazonBallotgate.

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Amazon Suggests Stolen Ballots Placed in Box After Delivery

And Steve Robinson bends over backwards to defend his source's innocence.

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Andy O'Brien @aobrien2024.bsky.social · 1d

The City of Sanford is installing cloud Automatic License Plate Reader cameras, which scan every car that goes through the downtown & uploads the data to a national database that can be accessed by ICE & other law enforcement across the country. www.amjamboafrica.com/civil-libert...

Civil liberties advocates raise alarm over use of Flock cameras

By Andy O’Brien On September 16, the Sanford City Council voted 4-3 to move forward with a contract with Georgia-based security company Flock Safety for a free, 60-day trial of its cloud Automatic Lic...

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Andy O'Brien @aobrien2024.bsky.social · 2d

Here is my recap of Secretary of State Shenna Bellow's press conference today on the stolen ballots and the attempt by Sen. Susan Collins to smear Bellows over the theft and use it to cast doubt on the integrity of our election system.

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250 Missing Ballots in Ellsworth, 250 Turn Up in Newburgh?

The saga of the Mystery of the Stolen Ballots continues.

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Andy O'Brien @aobrien2024.bsky.social · 3d

I wrote a piece about the weird case of the stolen Maine ballots in an Amazon box & former free speech warrior Steve Robinson's war on free speech.

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The Maine Wire, Ballotgate & Stochastic Terrorism

In the past few days I have been swamped by right-wing trolls sending me threats and trying to get me fired from my job because I have questioned the narrative of the Maine Wire’s story Maine Woman Di...

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · 3d

Far-right election deniers want Maine's AFL-CIO comms director fired for debunking their Amazon ballotgate conspiracy, an election fraud lie the conspiracists manufactured in hopes of convincing people to support Maine's upcoming Question 1 absentee voting ban.

Andy O'Brien @aobrien2024.bsky.social · 3d

I wrote a piece about the weird case of the stolen Maine ballots in an Amazon box & former free speech warrior Steve Robinson's war on free speech.

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The Maine Wire, Ballotgate & Stochastic Terrorism

In the past few days I have been swamped by right-wing trolls sending me threats and trying to get me fired from my job because I have questioned the narrative of the Maine Wire’s story Maine Woman Di...

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · 25d

Unbelievable

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James Myall @jamesxmyall.bsky.social · 25d

Leader of Maine’s House Republicans dismisses bomb threats against the Democratic Speaker; calls for unconstitutional FBI investigation into alleged media bias for covering it. #mepolitics

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Dan O’Sullivan @osullyville.bsky.social · Sep 3

Every time I see this guy pop up again and am reminded he exists, he is doing something a Simpsons character like Moe or Lenny would be experiencing to illustrate a cartoonish level of humiliation that wouldn't seem possible irl

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · Sep 3

Press cheers as Epstein denier Michael Tracey is kicked out for heckling victims at press conference

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Sep 2

Good morning from Maine

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Andy O'Brien @aobrien2024.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy Labor Day!

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Brett "Solidarity 2025" Banditelli @banditelli.org · Aug 30

"Graham is a Marine and Army National Guard veteran, an oyster farmer, and a proud member of America’s working class." is an incredible Bernie Sanders line in his endorsement for @grahamformaine.bsky.social #WorkersDeserve

PORTLAND, Maine – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Saturday issued the following statement endorsing Graham Platner for Senate in Maine:
"Our country is at a critical juncture. We have more income and wealth inequality than ever before. Our healthcare system is failing. We need senators in Washington who are prepared to take on the billionaire class and fight for working people. That is why I am proud to endorse Graham Platner for U.S. Senate.

Graham is a Marine and Army National Guard veteran, an oyster farmer, and a proud member of America’s working class. He’s a Mainer through and through, and he is building a movement strong enough to take on the oligarchy that is making Maine unaffordable for all except a privileged few. I look forward to Graham joining me in Washington."

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Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · Aug 30

Bernie Sanders endorses Graham Platner. A striking, early intervention by one of the most popular political figures in the country. #MEpolitics

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Aug 30

Love to see it

Bernie Sanders endorses Graham Platner in race against Susan Collins

The Maine oyster farmer is scheduled to appear as a special guest at Sen. Sanders’ Portland rally on Labor Day.

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Andy O'Brien @aobrien2024.bsky.social · Aug 30

I love how @grahamformaine.bsky.social committed to cater the oysters for this Troy Jackson event two months ago before he decided to get into the Senate race. So they were like, well let’s have him say a few words. Such a small town Maine story.

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Aug 28

Graham Platner has huge grassroots momentum in Maine. Barely a week after announcing his US Senate run, he has raised $1M, recruited over 2,700 volunteers and launched a state-wide town hall tour. The juice is real.

Graham Platner has raised $1M for his campaign to unseat Susan Collins

The average donation was $33, and 98 percent were under $100, his campaign said Thursday morning.

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Aug 27

Good morning from Maine

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Dan O’Sullivan @osullyville.bsky.social · Aug 25

Guys, I have a special & unusual request today. My cousin Sean is a union bus driver here in Los Angeles who was just FIRED in retaliation for saying he would not let masked ICE agents onto his bus to abduct riders. The fight is on to get his job back, you can help: actionnetwork.org/letters/send...

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Aug 25

Susan Collins should be very concerned

Bernie Sanders will hold Labor Day rally with Susan Collins' newest challenger

The Vermont independent said the country needs working class candidates who aren’t afraid to take on “the oligarchy" and to transform “our corrupt political and economic systems.”

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Aug 20

Someone’s gotta do the lords work

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Aug 20

I’m going to personally taste test these oysters next week and will report back on this to ensure no misinformation is being shared

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David_j_roth @davidjroth.bsky.social · Aug 20

This is such a good local angle on the Jack Reacher: Oyster Farming Progressive guy running against Susan Collins in Maine. I would maybe have photographed the oyster from further away, is my only note. www.midcoastvillager.com/life/it-s-a-...

It’s a Very Dynamic Flavor

Graham Platner’s Senate run begs the question: how are the oysters?

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Aug 20

Love to see it

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Nathan Bernard @nathantbernard.bsky.social · Aug 20

Graham is running to takedown career politician Susan Collins, topple the oligarchy and make everyday people’s lives affordable. Maine is lucky to have such a great candidate for Congress.

Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · Aug 20

Power exists for those who are willing to organize for it and to take it.

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