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Zach Teutsch @zteutsch.bsky.social · 4d

A former Ward 2 ANC just filed a complaint about CM Pinto's (mis)use of Office resources. She sent a citywide mailer days before she announced a run for districtwide office.

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.bsky.social · 7d

We had an amazing time last night with @michaelemann.bsky.social and @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social as they discussed their new book #ScienceUnderSiege!

One poignant quote: “Anti-science is a lethal force.” Standing up for science saves lives! ✊

A gathering of people in the early evening alongside Dr. Michael E Mann and Dr. Peter J Hotez, they are dressed casually and standing on a sidewalk terrace hung with string lights. Behind, a green awning says "Rosemary Bistro Cafe."

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stornoway-cove.bsky.social @stornoway-cove.bsky.social · 15d

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Mel @mlsins.bsky.social · 15d

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 15d

*taps sign*

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Jun 9

ICE was created post 9/11 to combat terrorist threats. If they aren't combatting the number one terror threat to America - Domestic Violent Extremism and white supremacists - then they don't need to exist as an agency.

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Araminta's Legacy @aramintas-legacy.bsky.social · 19d

Correction: We are 'intentionally behind' on privacy regulations.
Congress does not WANT to regulate big tech, or it would have already.
Lobbyists win over 'doing the right thing' every single time.

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 21d

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 22d

This is the playbook, folks.

If you're not paying attention now and doing something about it, then you're going to have to sit down the rest of your life because democracy is being taken away.

Do not be quiet in this moment.

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Alex Simbana @simbanalex.bsky.social · 23d

These are the people that came instead! Not safe for our city, our families or the children!!!

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Alex Simbana @simbanalex.bsky.social · 23d

This morning (8:15am) right next to EL Haynes with school children present TRYING TO GO TO SCHOOL!!! That’s an automatic weapon NEXT TO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!

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Alex Simbana @simbanalex.bsky.social · 23d

Here’s how safe we are with ARMED MACHINE GUNS IN FRONT OF SCHOOLS AT DROP OFF TIMES.

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Alex Simbana @simbanalex.bsky.social · 23d

This morning (8:15am) right next to EL Haynes with school children present TRYING TO GO TO SCHOOL!!! That’s an automatic weapon NEXT TO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!!

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 27d

I really like Van Hollen. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...

Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani

www.nytimes.com

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Alex Simbana @simbanalex.bsky.social · 27d

This is what is possible when real Democratic leaders care for their residents! Way to go @govmlg.bsky.social ! The Land of Enchantment is living its core values of helping working families and thinking of the future!

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 28d

New Mexico's economy is a fraction of the size of New York City's.

If they can enact universal childcare — and relieve working families of a crushing cost burden — surely we can too.

It's just a question of political will.

New Mexico will be the first state to make child care free

The program, which is expected to save families $12,000 per child annually, is available to all residents regardless of income.

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Mary Hilton @maryhilt.bsky.social · Sep 9

Would you believe that Bill Gates himself is an investor in the airline that deports people?

Yes, he is. The "Billionaire philanthropist' is enabling kidnapping and deporting people.

He doesn't care. It makes him money.
www.huffpost.com/entry/bill-g...

Donald Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda Has A Surprising Stakeholder: Bill Gates

One of the billionaire's investments has become a linchpin in the day-to-day machinery of Trump’s immigration enforcement apparatus.

www.huffpost.com

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 29d

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LynnJkl🍁🇨🇦 @lynnxjkl.bsky.social · Sep 10

‘Steep decline’ continues: Canada-U.S. travel data down again in August www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

‘Steep decline’ continues: Canada-U.S. travel data down again in August

www.ctvnews.ca

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · Sep 11

Thank you, Senator Warren.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 11

Elizabeth Warren on people who say Dems needs to tone down their rhetoric: "Oh, please. Why don't you start with the president of the United States? And every ugly meme he's posted and every ugly word."

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · Sep 9

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Sep 7

We can set an example for the whole nation in this election.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Sep 8

"How Are the Very Rich Feeling About New York’s Next Mayor?"

A Dramatic Reading of The Recent New York Times Dispatch from the Hamptons.

Presented by The Gilded Age's Morgan Spector.

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Solomon @solomonmissouri.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Sep 5

I am once again asking you to stop sending us money.

But we do need your time. ⏰

zohranfornyc.com/events

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Alex Simbana @simbanalex.bsky.social · Sep 3

Anyone know why a fighter jet just flew over between Union Station & the US Capitol? @nbcwashington.com @maustermuhle.bsky.social

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