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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 2h

Watching the president of my alma mater speak out forcefully in support of academic freedom and free speech and moral courage and good God it is so refreshing to actually see leadership in this arena (and leadership, period)

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judithbolyard.bsky.social @judithbolyard.bsky.social · 24m

But make sure they get full pay and massive benefits!

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 24m

Tom Homan won't say if he took $50,000 cash in a bag from the FBI.

Pam Bondi also wouldn't answer.

If he didn't take the money, why not just release the tape?

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 7h

Trump issued Nat'l Security Pres. Memo.(N7 SPM-7), investigate & disrupt Americans based on their political beliefs rather than criminal actions.

vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 7h

@marcelias.bsky.social @democracydocket.com @weissmann.substack.com @joycewhitevance.bsky.social @jillwinebanks.bsky.social @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social @barbmcquade.bsky.social Trump issued Nat'l Security Pres. Memo.(N7 SPM-7).
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Trump BLINDSIDED as DEVASTATING LEAK Surfaces

YouTube video by Legal AF

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 7h

@marcelias.bsky.social @democracydocket.com @weissmann.substack.com @joycewhitevance.bsky.social @jillwinebanks.bsky.social @kimberlyeatkins.bsky.social @barbmcquade.bsky.social Trump issued Nat'l Security Pres. Memo.(N7 SPM-7).
www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6mu...

Trump BLINDSIDED as DEVASTATING LEAK Surfaces

YouTube video by Legal AF

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 7h

@abc7.bsky.social @nbcnews.com @Axios @Reuters
@cbsnews.com News Trump's wants to start prosecuting people whose beliefs are not the same as his.
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Trump BLINDSIDED as DEVASTATING LEAK Surfaces

YouTube video by Legal AF

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 8h

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Why Are They Pretending Major Cities Are War Zones? | Explainer

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 9h

Thanks for sharing! So beautiful!

vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 9h

How beautiful!! ❤️

shortcreek.bsky.social @shortcreek.bsky.social · 21h

I feel judged. And found wanting. Great grey owl in a WA forest. Photo by Bill Hebner.

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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 12h

When the Romans took over Greek cities, they would dismantle the amphitheaters and strip the blocks to build arenas.

Forsaking literature and art to promote bloodsport sounds like pure MAGA, don’t it?

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 23h

Gov. Shapiro: "The way the president has chosen to deploy the National Guard in other states, and to deploy the Guard of one state. Texas, into another state, Illinois, is extremely dangerous...It does not make us more safe. It creates chaos and real danger in our communities."

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 9h

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Republicans post fake image of Oregon protest – using photos of South America

A federal judge had blocked Trump’s request to deploy California national guard to Portland

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 9h

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Rural southern, western states among those with nation's highest violent crime rates: FBI

Violences in overlooked rural areas is driving crime rates.

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 11h

Thank goodness the federal judicial districts take their oaths and duty important. Their essential service has never been more important than with this particular administration. Runner up administration: Richard Nixon.

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Jay Kuo @nycjayjay.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you to our federal judges for keeping the courtroom doors open and holding this White House accountable during this shutdown.

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 11h

monologue
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Trump Declares War On Portland | Medbeds For All! | The Weak Case Against James Comey

YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 12h

@kaitlancollins.bsky.social “But a couple months ago, he swore in Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine in a pro forma session,” Collins stated."
Great job, Kaitlan! Jordan's answer to that was typical Republican hogwash.
Keep up the great work, Kaitlan! 👏👏👏👏👏
@kaitlancollins.bsky.social @cnn.com

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dc2daylight.bsky.social @dc2daylight.bsky.social · 1d

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 15h

@andreaflores.bsky.social Watched U on Deadline WH. 47 didn't just want to try out mass deportation. He's such a racist malignant narcissist he knows this is his chance to get rid of people who don't look like him. Yes, malignant narcissists R that vindictive. Ck out characteristics at a psych site.

vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 17h

LIVE NOW
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Politics Chat, October 9, 2025

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 21h

Shapiro: I filed that amicus brief last night to make it very clear that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under my command.

The way the President has chosen to deploy the Guard in other states—and, in at least one case, deploy the Guard from one state into another—is extremely dangerous.

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 17h

@nicollewallace.bsky.social
"Using the WH like a brick and mortar QVC" --brilliant analogy by Alex Wagner. Deadline White House, October 8, 2025. She's wonderful. Glad you have her on your podcast. Grateful for your podcast,show.

vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 19h

Her terrible spectacle-- another Epstein distraction

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 20h

47 wants to invoke the Insurrection Act to put troops in every state to keep him from losing the 2026 and 2028 elections.
PEACEFUL PROTESTS ONLY. PEACEFUL. SING, DANCE, HOLD SIGNS.
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The Real Reason Trump Wants To Invade Chicago and Portland

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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vheart2.bsky.social @vheart2.bsky.social · 20h

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“Standing firm in the face of intimidation” | Deadline: White House

Nicolle Wallace on the scenes of brutality from federal agents in Chicago and how Republican lawmakers are carrying out Trump's retribution campaign.

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