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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 9h

Glad to see Senator Paul co-sponsoring the war powers resolution to block further strikes in the Caribbean.

Senator Schiff has said he will force a vote on the resolution today.

We can't have a policy where we just blow up ships." Kentucky Sen.
@RandPaul
told
@jmathieureports
that he will be co-sponsoring a War Powers Act resolution later this week with eyes on military strikes on vessels allegedly ferrying drugs from Venezuela

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Jenn Burrill @jennburrill.bsky.social · 21h

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💞Sabrina💞 @sabrinarina.bsky.social · 1d

Oregon National Guard Adjutant General, General Gronewold says if they are federalized, that he will advise the Title 10 commander to utilize National Guard Troops to PROTECT protesters at ICE facilities. This is the right answer.

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Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 1h

Rand Paul railing against the strikes on alleged drug boats off coast of Venezuela. He's going to vote for the Kaine/Schiff resolution tonight

"Since we're blowing them to smithereens ... Maybe someone should take the time to explain the evidence of their terrorism?"

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Raimo Kangasniemi @rk70534.bsky.social · 46m

"Six Canadians are among the 92 international volunteers on board the Freedom Flotilla vessel Conscience, abducted in international waters, along with 8 sailboats from the Thousand Madleens to Gaza initiative."

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtlD...

#FreedomFlotilla

🆘 Canadians #FreedomFlotilla volunteers on 'Conscience' have been illegally abducted by Israel.

YouTube video by CanadaBoatGaza

www.youtube.com

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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 1h

Complete nonsense from Secretary Rubio.

The Trump administration is engaged in lawless, premeditated killings without any congressional authorization.

Schiff-Kaine resolution moves to stop that lawless killing.

The resolution would not affect authority to defend against real armed attacks.

The Schiff-Kaine resolution is up for a vote in the Senate today.

This resolution aims to strip President Trump of his constitutional authority to protect Americans by authorizing military strikes against narco-terrorists, the Houthis, and other Iranian proxies. This is dangerous — it puts our children, citizens, soldiers, and allies at risk.

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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 2h

An interviewer asked me about America's "cost of living crisis," and I was struck again by how casually we've let such profoundly nightmarish phrases slip into our everyday lexicon.

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Civil Liberties Defense Center @cldc03.bsky.social · 22h

📰 PRESS RELEASE: CLDC secures win in activist subpoena fight against ICE - we filed suit to quash an ICE administrative subpoena, another attempt to expand its power. ICE subpoenaed Meta, seeking records related to activist Facebook and Instagram accounts.

👀 cldc.org/press-releas...

PRESS RELEASE: CLDC secures win in activist subpoena fight against ICE - Civil Liberties Defense Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 5, 2025 CLDC secures win in activist subpoena fight against ICE SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Civil Liberties Defense Center recently filed suit to quash an ICE administrative subp...

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 8h

So the people causing the shutdown are getting paid. The people keeping the country running don’t.

And Speaker Mike Johnson won’t let the House come back to work. So basically they’re on a paid vacation while Americans miss paychecks.

Did I get that right?

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 6h

Today, Senator Kaine and I will force the Senate to vote on the administration’s decision to blow up ships in the Caribbean.

If a president can unilaterally put people or groups on a list and kill them, there is no meaningful limit to his use of force.

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George Tsakraklides @tsakraklides.bsky.social · 6h

“It is hard to grieve for nature when no one around you is doing the same. You are made to feel like you are grieving an imaginary friend that never existed”
open.substack.com/pub/georgets...

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Jonathan-FL #HumanRightsForEVERYONE @amerliberal.bsky.social · 21h

Bernie Sanders Unveils Report on Healthcare Devastation Looming for American Families

“I live in fear of whether or not I will be able to afford my life saving treatment,” one woman told Sanders’ office.

www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-...

'I'm Terrified I'll Die': Bernie Sanders Unveils Report on Healthcare Devastation Looming for American Families | Common Dreams

Sen. Bernie Sanders' report reveals Americans' fears over GOP healthcare policies, detailing personal stories of struggles with rising insurance costs.

www.commondreams.org

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Robyn @handcranked.bsky.social · 6h

If you like Jesus, snow cones, chiles, low riders, and art, have I got the place for you...

Chimayo, New Mexico

#WackyWednesdayArt
#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography

A closed wooden stand that's haphazardly covered in hand-painted signs for Jesus, snow cones, chiles, art, and a low rider museum. There's a painting of Jesus just above a painting of a blue low rider. An American flag hangs next to Jesus.

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Liz Oyer @lawyeroyer.com · 1d

The Justice Department and Deputy AG Todd Blanche are in some hot water over their handling of the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case. A federal judge found a "realistic likelihood" that Abrego is being subjected to a vindictive prosecution, citing comments by Blanche to Fox News. youtube.com/shorts/9iSJH...

DOJ in hot water over Kilmar Abrego Garcia case

YouTube video by Lawyer Oyer

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Peacenotwar @peacenotwar2024.bsky.social · 6h

I have always thought that “fascism” would disappear the moment we get money out of politics. @johnmacgregor.bsky.social diagnoses the systemic problem existing at the level of captured politics (bought out politics) leading to all of the symptomatic “crises”, homelessness, wars and diseases.

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Maroochie @maroochie.bsky.social · 1d

Dew on meadow grass
🌱📷🌿 #nature

This is a photo of dew on meadow grass.
Nikon Z5, 600mm, f/6.3, iso280, 1/500s

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American Economic Liberties Project @econliberties.bsky.social · 1d

CA just banned price fixing via algorithm across the economy!

As corporations weaponize this technology to rip off consumers and hurt competition it's great to see @governor.ca.gov sign AB 325 to stop this practice!

Here's our own Lee Hepner testifying in support of the bill earlier this year👇

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Catalina Fernandes @catalinafernandes.bsky.social · 18h

The Lancet, one of the world’s leading medical journals, has issued a report on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The report highlights the catastrophic impact of the ongoing genocide on healthcare, with hospitals under siege, clinicians working without basic supplies or power, and at least 772

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Traveling The Road Images (E.C.Teodoro Photography) @travelingtheroad.bsky.social · 17h

Joshua Tree National Park

May you have a good night

Pause beneath the painted sky, where twilight hues whisper peace. Let nature’s quiet grace ease your thoughts and cradle your spirit into restful renewal.

#photography #Joshuatreenationalpark #California #landscape #desert

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Western Lens @planzing.bsky.social · 1d

October Sky…

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Peacenotwar @peacenotwar2024.bsky.social · 16h

Most executives are delicate with their militaries for good reason. Trump does not understand the diffusion of power. He may think he is an autocrat, but that is almost historically possible. Power does not exist in ONE.
#Peacenotwar

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

OH, THE RAVAGES OF THE WAR ON CARNIVORISM

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The Steady State @steadystatevets.bsky.social · 1d

“Knowledge is Good.” — Emil Faber

Democracy depends on facts -- the Congressional Research Service is a treasure — nonpartisan, deeply researched analysis to Congress (and, to the rest of us).

It’s free. It’s factual. A reminder that knowledge still is good.

🔗 crsreports.congress.gov

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Peacenotwar @peacenotwar2024.bsky.social · 17h

I just wonder how much AI is reducing our consciousness?🤷

Tony Cartledge @decentral21.bsky.social · 23h

Listen to Bernardo Kastrup on why A.I. can never be conscious. We need some common sense in this area before things like this below gather momentum. A simulation can never become the thing simulated. #consciousness
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS6s...

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Rep. Dave Min @congressmin.bsky.social · 1d

It's been two weeks since Adelita Grijalva was elected and Mike Johnson has still refused to seat her, unlike in past cases where he swore in new members within 24 hours.

There cannot be one set of rules for Rs and another for Ds.

Also, release the damn Epstein files already.

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Peacenotwar @peacenotwar2024.bsky.social · 17h

Surprise🤷. And, U.S. complicity.

Craig R. Brittain @craigbrittain.com · 17h

BREAKING: Gaza Freedom Flotilla attacked by Israel, multiple ships boarded, members being taken into custody by the IDF.

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