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Jonathan V. Last @jvl.bsky.social · 12h

This is capitulation. It is not the "Department of War." If CNN concedes on this point, they'll concede on any point.

Jon Passantino @passantino.bsky.social · 12h

CNN is now using the Trump preferred “Department of War” name in its official statements

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Sharkhand @sharkhand.bsky.social · 13h

Preacher comic, Saint of Killers shot by a tank round, saying “Not enough gun.”

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steven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 15h

The Dallas area Palestinian Youth Movement reported yesterday that Ya'Kub Ira, an activist and martial arts instructor, was abducted by ICE despite Ira's legal status under DACA.

"This is the second unexpected arrest of someone with proximity to the Palestine movement in the past two weeks."

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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 18h

5/ "Investigators who reviewed material from Comey's .emails, including his correspondence with Richman, could not identify an instance when Comey approved leaking material to a reporter anonymously."

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It's Going Down @igd.bsky.social · 13h

Attorney says video shows 'CBP agent taunting her—“Do something, bitch” before "steering unmarked vehicle into hers and opening fire."

"“La Maggie” Martinez survived a federal shooting in #Chicago, [h]er attorney says body-cam footage shows agents provoked it." migrantinsider.com/p/chicago-la...

Chicago Latina Shot by Border Patrol Survives, Lawyers Up

“La Maggie” Martinez survived a federal shooting in Chicago. Now her attorney says body-cam footage shows the agents provoked it. The public deserves to see the tape.

migrantinsider.com

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Sam Stein @samsteindc.bsky.social · 29d

NEW: Nine months ago, Elon Musk's nascent, DOGE effort killed off a beloved pediatric cancer initiative in the govt funding fight. I circled back to see where those bills now stood. What I discovered was less scandalous but no less depressing.

www.thebulwark.com/p/elon-musk-...

Elon Musk Torpedoed a Beloved Pediatric Cancer Bill. It’s Yet to Recover.

Sometimes, a good piece of legislation fails to become a law for one simple, stupid reason: congressional inertia.

www.thebulwark.com

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 15h

Fascists are desperate for violent disruption they can use an excuse for state violence and power grabs.

They have trouble with mockery, goofiness, and fun.

That holds across just about every type of authoritarianism. They like being feared for cruelty. They hate being laughed at and humiliated.

Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 1d

Streets are still closed off in front of the Portland ICE facility at 8:30pm. Protesters have gathered on a side street. Dance party in progress.

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 17h

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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Sharkhand @sharkhand.bsky.social · 16h

People cannot afford to hire an attorney because their wages are too low, so they turn to the job-killing machines presently poised to destroy the national & possibly international economies.

Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 17h

Will be really cool when 6th amendment is changed to “you have the right to a chatbot.”

These people ditched lawyers for ChatGPT in court

From pickleball disputes to eviction cases, litigants are using ChatGPT to fight their court battles — and they’re starting to win.

www.nbcnews.com

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BlueVoter @bluevoter24.bsky.social · 1d

Otherwise we would never have known.. #crime

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MashedBex ✨ @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 19h

good morning friends ❤️

i didn't want to have to come here and ask:

can anyone spot me $37 to get to my doctor's appointment please? i have to be there on time- he is literally squeezing me in (off the books)

i have $23

i may also need a little to get back home please 🙏🏽

paypal.me/thelongestroad

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Go to paypal.me/thelongestroad and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

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Eelaware @eelaware.bsky.social · 1d

Hamsters won't necessarily eat you as much as convert you into affordable luxury housing

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Sharkhand @sharkhand.bsky.social · 17h

a scientist once mockingly described people as a series of tubes and i had to sit down

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William Hazen @williamhazen.bsky.social · 1d

This is the most accurate depiction of the Midwest to date. Wichita has always felt like the last Midwest city while also being the first plains city.

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LOLGOP ❌👑❌ @thefarce.org · 20h

Nearly 70% think the economy is on the wrong track

The polls reflect the economy far better than the stock markets.

The disconnect is empowering Trump's drive for dictatorship.

Nearly 70% think the economy is on the wrong track

The polls reflect the economy far better than the stock markets. The disconnect is fueling Trump's drive for dictatorship.

www.thefarce.org

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jordan @jordantyranny.bsky.social · 1d

"Ballerina Aesha Ash wandering around inner city Rochester breaking the stereotypes about women of color and to inspire young kids."

its a picture of a ballerina teaching future young ballerinas!!!

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Sharkhand @sharkhand.bsky.social · 18h

He has done nothing to deserve it, will never receive it, not even by taking credit for the work of others.

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 1d

The guy we are saving with $20B bailout

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Philip Gourevitch @pgourevitch.bsky.social · 19h

The Unofficial Jobs Numbers Are In and It’s Rough Out There

In a federal data blackout, Wall Street numbers and surveys are filling the void

WSJ: www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...

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dapurplesharpie @sharpiepls.com · 19h

if you'd like someone to personally walk you through the steps, i've already migrated 43 other people this past week! DM here or on instagram/discord

otherwise:

text migration guide by @blackskyweb.xyz is here docs.blacksky.community/migrating-to...

and i made a video guide, which i linked below

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Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 19h

Doaa started this fundraiser mainly for her sister who is really struggling mentally after the death of her husband and son. Doaa and her husband have been trying to help her as much as they can but they are displaced now 💔

Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 22h

I’m sharing a Palestinian account every day and today is Doaa. Doaa is the mother of 3 children Omar, 10, Yasmine, 8 and Youseff, 4 but she primarily started this fundraiser to help her sister Amal who lost a husband and son and is trying to support her children Hiam, 13, Omar, 12 and Jawad, 7.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 1d

A federal judge just warned the Trump administration not to use data seized from an immigration lawyer’s phone to make arrests. Agents allegedly surrounded him at Boston Logan and took his phone. The judge said she doesn’t want “names taken off his phone and people arrested.”

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Molly Shah @mommunism.bsky.social · 22h

Obada’s wife Yara is very sick with a heart condition and he’s struggling to take care of her and their children www.gofundme.com/f/nrak2-help...

Donate to Help us escape gaza war, organized by obada salqawe

Hello, my name is Obada and I am from Gaza. I work as a lawyer and I collect donations to hel… obada salqawe needs your support for Help us escape gaza war

www.gofundme.com

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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

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