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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 8h

Everyone can set aside partisanship, psychologizing, pathologizing, whatever, and—I would hope—still see that it’s incredibly dangerous for a political leader to be this disconnected from the real conditions in the country.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

Trump: "I don't know what could be worse than Portland. You don't even have stores anymore. They don't even put glass up. They put plywood on their windows."

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Bookshop.org @bookshop.org · 14h

You made it halfway through the week *and* we still have free shipping? Sounds like the perfect time to treat yourself to a new book and support indie bookstores in the process. 📚

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Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 11h

Seems like a great day to get a mammogram AND #RepDetroit! Go Tigers! #OctoberIsBreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BuiltForOctober

White woman with a high brown ponytail, wearing a navy KN95 mask on her face. She also has on a Detroit tigers shirt in grey with an orange D and over that is a flowery purple and pink medical cape.

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Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 3d

The Tigers scored (finally) and I screamed so loud I hurt my own ears. #RepDetroit

Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 4d

Don’t let these Tigers get hot! #RepDetroit

Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 4d

Excellent! Very much enjoyed this show.

TVLine @tvline.com · 4d

The 'Bosch' spinoff starring Maggie Q has been renewed for Season 2.

Ballard Renewed for Season 2 at Prime Video

The 'Bosch' spinoff starring Maggie Q has been renewed for Season 2.

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Jason Beck @jasonbeck.bsky.social · 4d

How the daily crossword puzzle became a part of Tarik Skubal’s pre-start routine that he cannot do without.

“On days I pitch, I have to finish it. I will not leave it empty. I will finish it. I might need some help, sure, but I will write in every answer.”

www.mlb.com/news/tarik-s...

S-K-U-B-A-L: How the crossword became big part of ace's starting routine

SEATTLE -- Sometime Sunday afternoon, Tarik Skubal will file into T-Mobile Park and begin his prep work for his start in Game 2 of the AL Division Series against the Mariners. Baseball’s most intimida...

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It's The Weekend 😌 @craigweekend.bsky.social · 5d

Ladies and gentlemen... the weekend. (also: you are important and are not alone 🧡)

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Charlotte Garden @charlottegarden.bsky.social · 8d

I'm skimming, but this paragraph stood out:

And there’s the issue of masks. This Court has listened carefully to the reasons given by Öztürk’s captors for masking- up and has heard the same reasons advanced by the defendant Todd Lyons, Acting Director of ICE. It rejects this testimony as disingenuous, squalid and dishonorable. ICE goes masked for a single reason -- to terrorize Americans into quiescence.

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Vote Forward @votefwd.bsky.social · 8d

Tired of doomscrolling?
Want to get involved but don’t know where to start?

Adopt a batch of voters with Vote Forward today! It’s an easy and effective way to help turn out the vote and support our democracy.

Vote Forward

Vote Forward volunteers send heartfelt handwritten letters to unregistered and low-propensity voters encouraging them to participate in our democracy. The letters have been shown to significantly…

votefwd.org

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Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 8d

I’m trying to feel helpful & remind folks that there are fall elections, including a very important one here in California. I know writing letters won’t change the world but I do know that words have power & I’m working with @votefwd.bsky.social to harness that power for good & for change.

White paper with blue words that say vote forward thank you for writing letters with vote forward! On top of the paper is an envelope that says Sarah k and vote forward in the return address corner (upper left)

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 8d

If any other president in all of history said the military should use American cities as a training ground he would be removed from office that same day. The hardest thing to tolerate in all this is how relatively silent elected democrats are. It’s ridiculous.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 8d

pete hegseth, who you will recall has been accused of domestic abuse and sexual assault, has announced a new policy by which you cannot file anonymous complaints of mistreatment. sex criminal solidarity.

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Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 9d

Boo!

TVLine @tvline.com · 9d

Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' will not return for Season 2. Read series creator Max Mutchnick's statement about the show's cancellation.

Mid-Century Modern Cancelled at Hulu: ‘Ten Great Episodes… Not Enough,’ EP Laments

Hulu's 'Mid-Century Modern' will not return for Season 2. Read series creator Max Mutchnick's statement about the show's cancellation.

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 9d

"The biggest American cultural event—with massive global influence—is about to be headlined by an unapologetically proud Latin trans ally who can’t stand Trump and performs solely in Spanish."

America Brought to You by Bad Bunny

Hell of a choice.

charlotteclymer.substack.com

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Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 11d

Whew! Let’s fucking go! #RepDetroit

Jason Beck @jasonbeck.bsky.social · 11d

Tigers' long, crazy path back to postseason has reached its destination. Detroit clinches at least a Wild Card spot with 2-1 win over Red Sox.

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Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 11d

Highly recommend doing something fun for yourself this weekend. This morning we went to a fall succulent workshop at a nursery. For an hour we were just focused on what little plant goes best where and how not to burn our fingers with the hot glue. Bonus: it was rainy! We got a little wet! In LA!

2 white small gourds with mostly green and purplish succulents glued to the top like they are growing out of the tops.

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California Department of Public Health @capublichealth.bsky.social · 11d

Lots of coughing & sniffles going on around you? Stay purr-fectly protected by wearing a mask! 😷🐈

Wearing a high-quality N95 mask protects you from respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

📲 https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Respiratory-Viruses/When-and-Why-to-Wear-a-Mask.aspx

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Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 11d

Love supper! Making sure kids aren’t hungry is something LAUSD is good at and has been for a while!

Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 11d

Had to pause the show to look that up too! (Also, kids in LAUSD get free breakfast every day!)

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Sarah Knapp @sarahlknapp.bsky.social · 12d

This was a delightful discussion! I'm trying to come up with ideas for a Western, June!

Sam Sanders @samsanders.bsky.social · 12d

Talked to June Squibb. She’s an icon and a legend. Our interview is here: open.spotify.com/episode/6LN0...

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Becky Pringle @neapresident.bsky.social · 14d

In 2024, teachers earned 73 cents for every dollar their similarly educated peers made, on average. A record low.

In 1996, the gap was much smaller: 94 cents to the dollar. We can fix this—by investing in public education.

The full report from @epi.org lays bare the challenge—and the solution.