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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 1h

“Stop covering for a pedophile.” A heated discussion between lawmakers in the halls of Congress today shows that tensions are running high about the shutdown…and especially the Epstein coverup.

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ceolawyermom.bsky.social @ceolawyermom.bsky.social · 9h

Lots of similarities between 1933 Germany and 2025 USA.

We know what happened in the 1940s. They did not.

That knowledge and another big difference could change our trajectory…if Republicans in Congress act in accord with their oath and common decency.

#democracy #releasethefiles

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 1h

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MAGA Mega Mad over Bad Bunny Bowl

YouTube video by Josh Johnson

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 4h

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Trump's Epstein Cover-Up Falls Apart

YouTube video by The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 4h

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 1d

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No Kings: Protest Safety, Know Your Rights & De-Escalation Training 10/15

I'm attending this event - sign up now to join me!

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 4h

🔟/1️⃣8️⃣/2️⃣5️⃣
“NO KINGS DAY”
Sign up today, let your feet be on the ground and let your voice📢be heard. Bring friends! Bring family!
#MomSky
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Ruth Zakarin @ruthz.bsky.social · 13h

Fear of deportation is keeping pregnant immigrants from accessing health care. The same fear is keeping immigrant domestic violence victims from calling for help.

Given that homicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant people, this is all terrible.

And it’s certainly not public safety.

Shefali Luthra @shefali.bsky.social · 2d

“My biggest fear is going to the hospital."

Pregnant immigrants are terrified ICE will show up outside the doctors' office or at the hospital. So they're skipping the care necessary to ensure a healthy birth.

Some experience dangerous complications as a result.

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ICE fears put pregnant immigrants and their babies at risk

Fear of deportation is deterring people without permanent legal status from critical care. Doctors are worried for their health — and the health of their pregnancies.

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 14h

We can only hope that someone has ANY SENSE not to show up!

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vvaenels @vvaenels.bsky.social · 18h

Literally right above your post here

Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 19h

BREAKING 🚨 🚨 🚨

The White House Office of Management and Budget has deleted a reference to a 2019 law on paying government workers after a shutdown from its FAQ on the current impasse.

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Rebekah is Pro-Choice @rebekahwriter.bsky.social · 19h

Yea. The law demands it.

Fucking doofus

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 19h

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Wednesday that furloughed federal workers "should be" paid back once the U.S. government reopens.

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 14h

This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/su...

NFL: No ICE at the 2026 Super Bowl!

Upwards of 100,000 people attend the Super Bowl, and the event is supposed to be a celebration of football and its fans, powered by thousands of workers who make it possible. The Super Bowl at Levi’s ...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15h

“Have you given any more thought to suspending habeas corpus?”

TRUMP: “Suspending who?” 🤷🏼

Aaand scene.

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Po Murray @pomurray.bsky.social · 15h

My friend f/ NY received this 😔 message today.

NY's Essential Plan was established under an optional ACA provision that allows states to create a Basic Health Program for low-income residents who don't qualify for Medicaid. The Essential Plan used ACA premium tax credits, to finance the program.

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 18h

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Cindy 🇨🇦⚢🏳️‍🌈 @bilbow.bsky.social · 1d

Report released Monday, says U.S. booze exports to Canada are down a staggering 85% in 2nd quarter compared to the year before.“This shift may reflect a broader sentiment that US tariffs are unfair, prompting consumers to seek nonUS products”

#blackoutthesystem
#Pinks
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Canada is buying 85% less U.S. booze than last year amid trade war: report - National | Globalnews.ca

'This shift may reflect a broader sentiment that U.S.-imposed tariffs are unfair,' the report noted in its assessment of falling exports around the globe.

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 18h

This gives me some hope for my town.

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 18h

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Some GOOD NEWS
Congratulations Mayor elect Mindy O'Neal Fairbanks
Ousted republican

EVERY DEMOCRAT WIN
IS GREAT NEWS
in RED Districts

Republican ousted by Democrat in shock election defeat

The mayoralty has been held by a Republican for years.

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 18h

😱 ‼️👇🏻‼️👇🏻‼️👇🏻
#MomSky
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Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline)

Stephen Miller said the quiet part out loud. Trump has “plenary authority,” then suddenly went silent. The plan wasn’t to be made public. Clearly someone hit the panic button in his earpiece. It gets...

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Lisa Maatz @lisamaatz.bsky.social · 18h

From six #surgeonGeneral: "It’s our duty to #warn the nation about #RFKjr.
We took an #oath to declare #dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today." #momsky #Healthcare #vaccines #VaccinesSaveLives www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 18h

QUICK SIGNATURE: Urge our lawmakers to pass legislation that protects Latina women workers. action.momsrising.org/sign/LEPD2025/ via @momsrising.org @EqualPay2DayOrg #LatinaEqualPayDay

Ten years later, Latinas are still waiting for equal pay.

Sign on and stand up for Latinas by urging Congress to advance policies on equal pay and compensate Latinas what they deserve!

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 18h

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Tell Congress: No Troops on Our Streets

President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard and federal troops into our communities. Tell Congress: No troops on our streets.

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 20h

⭐️💙🩵This is critical please take action🙏🏻💙🩵
#VOTINGRIGHTS
#vote🗳️
📣Make your voice be heard ‼️‼️

Abbi Lichtenstein @abbij1961.bsky.social · 20h

The US Election Assistance Commission may adopt a rule from the failed SAVE Act requiring passports to register to vote—blocking many eligible voters. It could kill online/mail registration & suppress turnout. Take action now: click the link and submit a comment to protect our freedom to vote! 1/2

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zebrah.bsky.social @zebrah.bsky.social · 20h

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Abbi Lichtenstein @abbij1961.bsky.social · 20h

The US Election Assistance Commission may adopt a rule from the failed SAVE Act requiring passports to register to vote—blocking many eligible voters. It could kill online/mail registration & suppress turnout. Take action now: click the link and submit a comment to protect our freedom to vote! 1/2

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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 1d

Chris Murphy, the ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, served a brutally honest #CupOfJoe to Cosplay Barbie, aka, Kristi Noem at a hearing on the administration’s fiscal 2026 budget. 💥

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