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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13h

Sickening.

OKNova @okaynova.bsky.social · 3h

Sure crime is down. The muggers and pickpockets left town for greener pastures because, after DOGE, no one has any money to be stolen. Nothing left to steal.

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uosdwis r dewoh @thulcandrian.bsky.social · 3h

Another reason the restaurants in DC are suffering? They’ve riffed people all over the region. Tough to do the night out when you’re looking for a job.

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Pro-Democracy Indiana Resister 🇺🇸 🔄 🆘 🟦 @woodenstares.bsky.social · 3h

Chicago 🔥

Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 4h

BREAKING: Massive protests taking place right now in Chicago against Trump this evening.

Keep it up!

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The Octopus Gallery @octopusgallery.bsky.social · 10h

Good news for sewists: the paper pattern company feared lost to bankruptcy has been saved as an independent company.

craftindustryalliance.org/sewing-patte...

Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes - Craft Industry Alliance

The “Big 4” sewing patterns are saved. Simplicity, McCall’s, Vogue & Butterick get new life under Rubelmann Capital.

craftindustryalliance.org

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S.E. Robertson / C.A. Moss @feelingsandmagic.bsky.social · 9h

I shifted over to primarily quilting several years ago, but I sewed other stuff for most of my life. It was a giant bummer facing the loss of paper patterns soon after losing the flawed, but most available fabric store option for a lot of folks in this country.

So. tldr. Breath of relief.

The Octopus Gallery @octopusgallery.bsky.social · 10h

Good news for sewists: the paper pattern company feared lost to bankruptcy has been saved as an independent company.

craftindustryalliance.org/sewing-patte...

Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes - Craft Industry Alliance

The “Big 4” sewing patterns are saved. Simplicity, McCall’s, Vogue & Butterick get new life under Rubelmann Capital.

craftindustryalliance.org

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Skeet Child O' Mine @furiosity.bsky.social · 4h

I doubt they stop and consider whether they have the authority.

Instead, they just ask who's going to stop them?

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

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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andykimnj.bsky.social @andykimnj.bsky.social · 5h

We deserve better than the doormat. With just four weeks left in this race, let’s knock on doors, make some calls, and show up to elect Mikie Sherrill as our next Governor. (3/3)

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andykimnj.bsky.social @andykimnj.bsky.social · 5h

On the other hand, Jack Ciattarelli only serves one person: Donald Trump. Whenever he's given the chance, Jack is clear that he'll be less of a Governor fighting for our families and more of a doormat for the President to walk over and hurt our state. (2/3)

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andykimnj.bsky.social @andykimnj.bsky.social · 5h

New Jersey, our choice this November is clear.

Mikie Sherrill has dedicated her life to serving others, and I've personally seen her only ever put the people of our state first. She won't back down from the fight against federal chaos. That's the principled leadership we need in this moment. (1/3)

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Sharon C Storm @sharoncstorm.bsky.social · 5h

I just finished watching the NJ Gubernatorial debate. I was very impressed by Congress woman Mikie Sherrill. When it came to the question concerning the performance grade for the president*, she gave him an ‘F’,and Jack Ciattarelli gave him an ‘A’. Great reason to vote for her.

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One NJ7 ❌️👑 @onenj7.bsky.social · 1d

In case anyone needs a reminder...

"Truly humbled and honored to receive President Trump’s very strong endorsement," Ciattarelli said.

www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Vote for Mikie Sherrill for New Jersey Governor - keep Trumpism out of our state government! #MikieSherrill #keepNJblue

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Democrats @democrats.org · 5h

New Jersey, you have until October 14 to register to vote for @mikiesherrill.bsky.social

Graphic featuring Mikie Sherrill with an outline image of the state of New Jersey. There’s overlaying text that reads:

Election Day is Nov 4 2025
Vote for Mikie Sherrill for governor of New Jersey
IWillVote.com

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Joe Ligo @joeligo.bsky.social · 5h

Ok, this was a fun one to write... By all metrics, a Jeep DJ-5 was already pretty miserable to drive. Then add 1,300 lbs of batteries, limit the top speed to 40 mph, the range to 30 miles, and add a gasoline-burning cabin heater.

That's the Jeep DJ-5E Electruck!

www.hagerty.com/media/automo...

The First Modern, Factory-Built EV from a Major Automaker Was a Postal Jeep - Hagerty Media

EVs have faced a long road to mass-market adoption. A forgotten step on that journey is AMC's production of electric Jeeps for the USPS.

www.hagerty.com

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 8h

Donald Trump is breaching the Constitution and breaking the law.

A show of force so he can militarize our cities because of the 2026 elections.

We need to stand up together and speak up.

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 6h

🛑 Jack Ciattarelli didn’t flinch when democracy was under attack Jan 6. He didn’t condemn the violence nor the lies that fueled it. Instead, he stood by Trump, echoed his rhetoric & refused to hold him accountable. Ciattarelli doubled down. That’s dangerous, not principled #VoteNJ for Mikie Sherrill

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Montclair Dems @montclairdems.bsky.social · 6h

Jack Ciattarelli dodged admitting that he is all in on Trump but then said be would give him a grade of "A"!!
#jackismaga #voteblue #nj #njgovernor

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 6h

Reminder this is all happening because Republicans refuse to let you have affordable health care.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

Air traffic control facilities across the United States are reportedly experiencing staff shortages amid Trump’s government shutdown.

These shortages are taking place in Nashville, Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, Washington, and more.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Pritzker: "It's unconscionable. This has never happened before. They're calling out troops onto the streets of a state that doesn't want them and they're not even telling us where they're gonna go, what they're gonna do. This hasn't happened I don't think since the Civil War."

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EarnedMySpurs💙 @plannedtheride.bsky.social · 9h

You don't want to miss this part
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Trump: "We took the freedom of speech away because that's been through the courts and the courts said you have freedom of speech, but what has happened is when they burn a flag it agitates and irritates crowds."

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Chef @chefdejour.bsky.social · 19h

Make a plan to peacefully stand on October 18th.
Its time we scared them shitless for a change.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 6h

I’ve heard plenty of “journalists” ask democrats why they’re not voting to pass the CR and end the shutdown.

Why should democrats sign up to put ACA healthcare premiums beyond the reach of 20+ million Americans?

Btw, many of the folks impacted are MAGA.

Trump’s in charge. It’s his shutdown.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 6h

Has a single “journalist” in mainstream media asked Trump, Mike Johnson or John Thune why they haven’t used their Senate majority to override the 60 vote threshold and reopen the government?

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 11h

If you are a federal worker, there are several credit unions and other financial institutions that are offering zero interest loans during the government shutdown.

Please go to my website for more information: www.sanders.senate.gov/resources-fo...

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