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Skye

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 14d

A statement from Tylenol

TYLENOL
Nice try. Release the Epstein files.

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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 15h

So, uhm, what's the track record of countries where members of the governing regime start clamoring for a "cleansing" of the political opponent?

Always remember: No matter how much they escalate the rhetoric, it doesn't mean they'll be able to do it. But let's not pretend they aren't trying.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Schmitt: "Let's just call it out. We need a cleansing here. Let's just be truthful about what's happening. This left-wing political violence is not a both sides thing. It's not."

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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 5h

Holy crap. Trump will make the FCC crucify Jimmy Kimmel for this.

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 7h

Isn’t it ironic — don’t ya think..

And who would've thought, it figures

Two immigrant women married to men who claim to hate immigrants. (Trump & Vance)

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Julianne McShane @juliannemcshane.bsky.social · 6h

“There is going to be infants skipping feeds. There is going to be pregnant women skipping meals so that they can feed their toddlers."
apnews.com/article/wic-...

Government shutdown threatens food aid program relied on by millions of families

Experts say a food aid program that helps 6 million low-income mothers and young children will run out of federal money unless the government shutdown ends within two weeks.

apnews.com

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Courtney Vaughn @courtneyvaughn.bsky.social · 5h

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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Will Oremus @willoremus.com · 11h

Obviously not the main point here, but it's interesting how this is framed as content rather than policy.

"BREAKING" is typically what journalists or influencers say when they have a big story -- not what government officials say when they launch "undercover" operations

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 7h

Isn’t it ironic — don’t ya think..

And who would've thought, it figures

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 16h

If #trump holds his end of the bargain up, I am willing to put him on a coin.

Federal law says only the deceased can appear on U.S. currency. But on Monday, the Trump administration defended its plan to mint a $1 coin bearing the image of President Trump.

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 16h

This is favorite suggestion so far

Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 16h

If #trump holds his end of the bargain up, I am willing to put him on a coin.

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 1d

#Chicago 🤘🏼

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 1d

Trump crash plane

Steve Herman @newsguy.bsky.social · 1d

California's governor says Hollywood-Burbank airport has no air traffic controllers this evening due to the federal government shutdown. www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/ne...

Hollywood Burbank Airport without air traffic controllers Monday night due to staffing shortages

The Hollywood Burbank Airport will be operating without air traffic controllers on Monday night, which could create considerable delays for travelers.

www.cbsnews.com

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 1d

#Pheonix 🤘🏼

New Phoenix billboard compares ICE to the Ku
Klux Klan phoenixnewtimes

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 1d

a man in a tuxedo and white gloves is looking at something .

ALT: a man in a tuxedo and white gloves is looking at something .

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 1d

A black-and-white photo of a bookstore display shelf. On the left is Donald Trump’s book titled “Crippled America: How to Make America Great Again.” On the right is Bill O’Reilly’s book “Hitler’s Last Days,” featuring a cover photo of Adolf Hitler. Between the two books is a promotional display sign that reads: “If you like → Then try,” with arrows pointing toward each book,

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 1d

🩵🫶🏼🩵

two women wearing sunglasses are drinking from giant glasses

ALT: two women wearing sunglasses are drinking from giant glasses

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 1d

#Chicago 🤘🏼

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 1d

Last year they claimed “illegals” were voting, without any evidence.

They used fear mongering to push for voter suppression laws.

Now they claim “illegals” are getting free healthcare, again without any evidence.

So they can make healthcare unaffordable for millions of Americans.

Enough.

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 1d

Stephen Miller called for violence after a ruling by Judge Goodstein and then days later her house goes up in flames. We’re not talking about this enough and how we bring awareness to the violent rhetoric this administration is using to further their agenda and incite these acts.

Headline with Judge Goodstein’s house in flames

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 1d

I need an edit button @bsky.app—I can’t be relied on to spell Phoenix correctly—and apple can’t be compelled to autocorrect it—but you better ducking believe it knows how to spell duck and ducking. 💆🏻‍♂️

Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 1d

#Pheonix 🤘🏼

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 1d

In the last 2 weeks MAGA aligned people have done 2 attempted mass shootings of a gay bar and pride center in Arizona and Texas, murdered 2 teenage girls for mocking Charlie Kirk, and torched a judge's home.

Meanwhile, the government mobilized the military to go after the left.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 1d

Developing: Trump considering $10 billion bailout for farmers he singularly drove into poverty by taking away their biggest customers and markets.

No hyperbole here. He started the fire and now he’s giving them a cup of water to put it out.

And of course, he expects them to thank him for it.

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Skye @simplyskye.bsky.social · 2d

Endless receipts

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