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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 9h

If we are taking in “trillion” of dollars in tariffs:

1. Why haven’t we paid down a cent of the debt?

2. Why can’t we afford to not fuck millions of people over with expiring insurance subsidies?

3. Why is none of it being used to help the abysmal job market?

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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 1d

Pam Bondi’s evasiveness and defensiveness during Senate hearing Tuesday when asked about Jeffrey Epstein are what prosecutors call “consciousness of guilt.” In this case, she is guilty of covering up for those involved in Epstein sex ring. My article: deanobeidallah.substack.com/p/pam-bondi-...

Pam Bondi just reminded us that she's part of the Jeffrey Epstein cover up

Tuesday's Senate hearing gave us even more proof

deanobeidallah.substack.com

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peggydumptrump.bsky.social @peggydumptrump.bsky.social · 3h

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 12h

It's been over 9 months since the Palisades and Eaton Fires tore through Los Angeles. We asked for federal support, but we haven’t heard a word from the White House.

Not a single offer.

Is this what leadership looks like? Abandoning the American people when they call for help?

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Kaniki1990 @kaniki1990.bsky.social · 8h

That is who I’m fighting for are my grandkids. They don’t deserve to be left this nightmare Trumps is destroying the country to the point where our grandkids are going to be the ones that suffer for this and his administration could care less they’re rich they can leave the country. They don’t care.

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Sara Margarita Medina Ramos @sarammedinaramis.bsky.social · 10h

SCOOP: Johnson closed House hours after Congress received Epstein’s financial records

The decision to shut down the House — and by extension the government — came hours after the Oversight Committee received documents from the US Treasury.

www.beltway.news

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POW 👈 POW @powpow-powpow.bsky.social · 8h

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Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 8h

Holy shit! Listen to what this former U.S. Army sniper has to say about Trump deploying the National Guard into America's blue state cities. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👇

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Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield @agdanrayfield.bsky.social · 12h

The president must follow the Constitution. If he wants to push the boundaries, we’ll hold the line in court.

This is America. The U.S. military has no place in our streets.

Portland is peaceful. There is no reason to deploy National Guard here.

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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 9h

Trump has been illegally bombing boats off the coast of Venezuela.

Tim Kaine and Adam Schiff forced a vote on reasserting Congress's role over war powers and ending this reckless
warmongering.

It failed 48-51.

Murkowski and Paul voted yes.

Fetterman voted no.

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 19h

There are not many issues that unite this many Americans.

Tell Congress to pass the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act here: https://bit.ly/4g6NN8x

#TrumpEpsteinCoverUp

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Indivisible Memphis @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social · 10h

Ya’ll ready to paint the city with No Kings next week?!

We have plenty of KYR cards and flyers that we need ALL over Memphis.

We will have them at Postcards & Potluck Saturday 12-4 at Barth House, 409 Patterson Street. Stop by and pick some up!indivisiblememphis.co/PostersAndPotluck

RSVP for Posters & Potluck

indivisiblememphis.co

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Indivisible Memphis @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social · 8h

NO KINGS MERCH
Time is running out to grab your No Kings Merch and have it shipped
In time for Resistance Fest here in Memphis, Oct 17-19th. Every
Purchase supports the Immigrant Pantry: indivisiblememphis.co/NKmerch

Discover Our Exclusive Range at The Immigrant Pantry

Store of The Immigrant Pantry.

indivisiblememphis.co

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

Adelita Grijalva won her election fair and square.

Now House Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to swear her in because she would be the final signature to release the Epstein files.

Mr. Speaker, respect democracy. Obey the law. Swear Representative Grijalva in immediately.

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 13h

Temporary Restraining Order to be granted tomorrow in the Chicago case filed by journalists, pastors, and others hit with riot control munitions by ICE!

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 15h

Ellis rules that the plaintiffs have standing for their case. She cites the "ongoing and sustained record of conduct" by federal agents gathered over the last month.

She further finds the plaintiffs have plausibly shown feds have "frustrated" efforts to "protect journalist safety."

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 12h

20 point flip. Wow.

www.newsweek.com/alaska-fairb...

Republican ousted by Democrat in shock election defeat

The mayoralty has been held by a Republican for years.

www.newsweek.com

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kindaworried.bsky.social @kindaworried.bsky.social · 14h

Democratic Socialists of America is the largest socialist organization in the United States, with over 80,000 members and chapters in all 50 states. We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few.
DSAUSA.org

Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) -

Working towards a better future for all.

DSAUSA.org

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Buddy Stone @buddystone.bsky.social · 14h

"We want a democracy powered by everyday people. The capitalist class tells us we are powerless, but together we can take back control." - Democratic Socialists of America

KOMO-TV fired Jonathan Choe after he created and shared a montage of a Proud Boys rally, set to music by white nationalist band

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Todd @toddhecker.bsky.social · 14h

The administration is about to start locking up people based just in their politics.

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🇺🇦Noelle🇺🇦Dem Good @ Everything. DeICE America @nreveillee.bsky.social · 23h

PS:
Heather Cox Richardson also discusses AG Pam Bondi who did not answer questions regarding Trump images being in the Epstein files. She answered zero questions but attacked the Dem members with made up accusations. If Trump was not in the files, she could have said "No" under oath

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peggydumptrump.bsky.social @peggydumptrump.bsky.social · 11h

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 12h

Trump’s “plan” to lower drug prices? Let his son cash in.

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 12h

Trump’s “plan” to lower drug prices? Let his son cash in.

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ralphpoppy.bsky.social @ralphpoppy.bsky.social · 11h

Both Israel & Argentina
have Free Universal Healthcare for their Citizens so technically Americans are paying for Foreign People to get Free Healthcare in their own country before your own citizens, including Birth control and Family Planning. Argentina offers free University and Israel subsidizes it.
I bet MAGA didn't mention that.

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Shooti @bambooshooti.bsky.social · 11h

You know Abigail Spanberger. She represented the 7th District in Congress. But you'll want to know more about her priorities as governor. Check out her website, and while you're there, pitch in a few bucks if you can.

abigailspanberger.com

Abigail Spanberger for Governor

Abigail Spanberger is running for Governor to get things done for Virginia. She has built a reputation for bringing people together...

abigailspanberger.com

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Brian O @proudcanadaveteran.bsky.social · 12h

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · May 21

🚨🚨🚨 I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what the 34x convicted felon & adjudicated rapist Trump did. 🚨🚨🚨

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 11h

Last weekend, the Trump administration sent 10 more people to an Eswatini prison, joining five other ICE detainees sent there in July.

None of the 15 men sent to the nation are from Eswatini. But they are now under the authority of its king.

Read Noah Lanard's full story: https://bit.ly/47gNtB1

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 13h

Fat Satan: “In Portland, the dinosaurs and furries are eating the dogs — they’re eating the cats.”

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