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Kimmes @real-me.bsky.social · 37m

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Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 4h

NEW, via @andrewperez.bsky.social. Our @zeteo.com senior politics editor’s latest: zeteo.com/p/leonard-le...

The Supreme Court’s Dark Money Man Is Trying to Make It Harder to Vote

Leonard Leo’s network is bankrolling the main donor behind a ballot initiative in Maine that would limit absentee voting and impose voter ID requirements.

zeteo.com

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Kimmes @real-me.bsky.social · 1h

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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 4h

“Who Are The 'Influencers' Israel Is Paying $7k Per Post?
We actually don't know and that's likely illegal” 10/3/25 responsiblestatecraft.org/israel-influ...

Who are the 'influencers' Israel is paying $7k per post?

We actually don't know and that's likely illegal

responsiblestatecraft.org

Kimmes @real-me.bsky.social · 1h

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Toledo news, weather, traffic and sports | Toledo, Ohio | wtol.… @wtol.com.web.brid.gy · 4h

FDA expands health alert about ground cinnamon contaminated with lead

The Food and Drug Administration's warning began in July 2024 and has expanded four times since.

www.wtol.com

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Kimmes @real-me.bsky.social · 2h

Ahhh must be my reading comprehension.....

"I would like to remind the American public: they built this DC temple of corruption over decades, and in 8 short months, Mr President, you have trippled their foundation."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Patel: "I would like to remind the American public: they built this DC temple of corruption over decades, and in 8 short months, Mr President, you have crippled their foundation."

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 4h

McGovern: Republicans love to advocate for more work requirements for poor people… Let's have a work requirement for Republicans to show up to congress and do your god damn job.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 4h

McGovern: Republicans love to advocate for more work requirements for poor people… Let's have a work requirement for Republicans to show up to congress and do your god damn job.

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 20h

"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."

This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.

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Michael Bennet @bennet.senate.gov · 8h

Families in Colorado desperately need more affordable housing.

But instead of real solutions, the Trump Administration has shut down HUD and turned their website into a MAGA billboard.

We need an all-hands strategy to lower rents, not Republican political theater.

Colorado’s Michael Bennet calls on Trump administration to remove ‘partisan political messages’ from official government websites

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo) is calling on President Donald Trump’s administration to remove “partisan political messages” from federal agency websites and other communication channels. The Tr...

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Kimmes @real-me.bsky.social · 3h

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 23h

NEW: I spoke to clergy and faith leaders who've joined protests at the Chicago-area ICE facility.

Three say they've been shot with pepper balls, sometimes while praying.

All say ICE is also violating their religious freedom, and one is arguing it in court. religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

religionnews.com

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Kimmes @real-me.bsky.social · 3h

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Vlogging your day showing your efforts. Chef's kiss

Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 8h

Starting the day with environmental justice leaders from across the country—fired up and ready to take the fight to Capitol Hill.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 7h

That’s not a “no.”

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Senator Ed Markey @markey.senate.gov · 7h

Just left the HELP Committee, where we’re having a hearing on my Warehouse Worker Protection Act to keep workers safe on the job. Now I’m heading over to the Commerce Committee to defend free speech.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse @whitehouse.senate.gov · 6h

Clearly, Republicans (a) can’t get their stories straight, (b) own the shutdown but can’t admit it, (c) want extended Affordable Care credits, as we are demanding, but won’t do it (?!?), and (d) know they’re screwed on healthcare (Medicare and Medicaid cuts!).

House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 22h

“One week into the government shutdown, top Republican leaders appear to have lost the plot.”

Agreed.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Rep. Rob Menendez @menendez.house.gov · 6h

Speaker Johnson cancelled votes again this week because House Republicans are in a complete bind. How so? 🧵

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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 5h

Over the last few months, the Trump Administration has pursued illegal military action in the Caribbean and are preparing for what looks like a regime change military operation in Venezuela.

Without a vote and without public debate.