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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 5h

Um, he's antifa. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with a girl who saw Ferris firebomb the 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious.

Schrödinger's Sneetch Belly @rtodkelly.bsky.social · 9h

"the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa"

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 2d

AI is a lack of consent machine whose greatest strength has been convincing people that other people’s boundaries are to be negotiated with

And that people who tell you no are defunct

Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 2d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 6h

WSJ reports that DOJ is going to charge John Bolton.

In case you needed anyone less sympathetic to rally behind than Jim Comey.

www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

Prosecutors in Maryland are expected in coming days to charge one of Trump’s first-term national security advisers, John Bolton, now a top Trump critic, with mishandling classified information, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Scottish History Society @scothistorysociety.bsky.social · 14h

We've joined the blue sky! Just as the skies darken for winter too

Please let your followers know that the Scottish History Society has arrived!

Find out more about memberships, the society, and events at our website: scottishhistorysociety.com

The Scottish History Society

scottishhistorysociety.com

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Jonathan Earle @jonearle.bsky.social · 9h

News organizations: please report on whether there are stores in Portland

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

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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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 9h

We aren't on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We are in the middle of it.

But I worry people don't see the whole scheme. They just pay attention to each new daily outrage. So I went to the Senate floor to explain Trump's plan.

Here's a 🧵of the speech. It's important.

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Smithbrainz @smithbrainz.bsky.social · 9h

Greater Boston finally feels like autumn 🍂.

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ex-Lethality Jane @lethalityjane.bsky.social · 11h

The Army Emergency Relief web page is crashing right now as the entire military grapples with the reality that they're probably not getting paid next week.

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Smithbrainz @smithbrainz.bsky.social · 11h

I had A Day yesterday. Am streaming gothy pop songs and un-fubaring some habitat. Can confirm therapeutic effect.

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Smithbrainz @smithbrainz.bsky.social · 11h

RAND DAMN PAUL.

The cracks are spreading.

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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 11h

JUST IN: Overstock founder Patrick Byrne formally defaulted by court in libel suit Hunter Biden brought against him. Biden lawyers to propose size of default judgment in coming weeks. Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Hunter Biden seeks arrest of former Overstock.com CEO in defamation case

Attorneys for the ex-president’s son ask a federal judge to issue a bench warrant against defendant Patrick Byrne for failing to respond to court orders.

www.politico.com

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 1d

Data indicates that dogs are considerably MORE likely to eat their owners after they die than cats are.

I like to periodically remind people of this

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 1d

we spent thousands of years breeding dogs to like humans and collaborate with us - we have more of a “begrudging standoff between equals” thing going on with pigs

However to be fair dogs eat humans way more than most people know or want to know

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 13h

The Brennan Center research shows that voting in person, early voting, and mail voting are accurate and secure. It’s paramount to ensure that every eligible citizen has the freedom to vote. bit.ly/4fLDlDa

Mail Voting Accuracy

Election officials use many checks to ensure mail voting is secure against widespread fraud and tampering.

www.brennancenter.org

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chadzia dax 🔞😷🖖🏻 @m00psy.bsky.social · 13h

eep…

Anthony Jones @hipecsurvivor.bsky.social · 15h

Study: Individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection had significantly higher risks of developing HPV-related cancers: a 67% increase in cervical cancer, 131% in vaginal cancer, 98% in vulvar cancer, 92% in anal cancer, and 78% in oropharyngeal (throat) cancer.
#covid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40813533/

SARS-CoV-2 infection heightens the risk of developing HPV-related carcinoma in situ and cancer - PubMed

SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with elevated risks of HPV-related carcinoma in situ and cancer, irrespective of age or race. The findings underscore the importance of understanding the interplay b...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Sharon Machlis @smachlis.bsky.social · 1d

This is a professor at Rutgers who teaches a class on the history of anti-fascism. He also teaches about human rights. He has received multiple death threats and been doxed. He is relocating to Europe for his safety. This is where we are in the US now. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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chadzia dax 🔞😷🖖🏻 @m00psy.bsky.social · 13h

*especially* true during an ongoing mass-disabling event (SARS-CoV-2)!!!

Kelsey Atherton @atherton.bsky.social · 14h

Free healthcare to all residents of the US regardless of immigration status would rule, actually. Universal benefits for universal problems (having a body that can get sick or hurt)

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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 16h

Joan Bennett Kennedy, the former wife of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, has died.

Joan Bennett Kennedy, former wife of Senator Ted Kennedy, dies - The Boston Globe

“I will always admire my mother for the way that she faced up to her challenges with grace, courage, humility, and honesty,” her son, Ted Kennedy Jr., said in a statement.

trib.al

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Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 14h

Fairbanks Alaska: Democratic Mindy O’Neall ousted former Republican Mayor David Pruhs. Let’s go!

www.newsweek.com/alaska-fairb...

Republican ousted by Democrat in shock election defeat

The mayoralty has been held by a Republican for years.

www.newsweek.com

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Smithbrainz @smithbrainz.bsky.social · 14h

WHOAH.

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 14h

This is not short term volatility. These markets are gone. If they do come back, they will be smaller and less profitable. That IF is doing a fuck tone of shit ass work here.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Rep. Stutzman on a bailout for farmers: "People are gonna struggle to make it through, but I think President Trump has a plan. He understands that the tariff policies have created some volatility for agriculture."

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Smithbrainz @smithbrainz.bsky.social · 14h

*Gulp*

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Smithbrainz @smithbrainz.bsky.social · 15h

This. A moose is easily 1,000 pounds of torso walking around on stilts. If your car hits one, you knock the stilts out from under it & turn 1,000 pounds of moose torso into a missile aimed at you & your passengers.

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Smithbrainz @smithbrainz.bsky.social · 15h

Aw. Poor Mikey. [/snark]

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 16h

This is an important point.

Everyone one of these people has been asked to leave their home, their family, and their job to work without pay bc of the shutdown. We're better off thinking of ways to make this backfire on Abbott than to treat them poorly.

Ben Raderstorf @raders.bsky.social · 1d

Texas National Guard troops arriving in Chicago (via ABC News)

Remember: These are not MAGA stormtroopers. These are everyday teachers and accountants who signed up to serve their country with their spare time. They're being used as political pawns by venal, un-American, draft-dodging president

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 16h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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