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@allyhartwell.bsky.social
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Just a Mom who believes in equality, social justice, healthy democracy & the power of science to change humanity Amur Leopard is the rarest cat on earth, found in a small area within Russia and China, the world's largest autocracies. For now. 👑❌
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simonwdc.bsky.social
Trump has effectively become a dictator. The Supreme Court works for him. There is no longer a legislative branch, and he is now spending our tax revenue as he sees fit, with no check. They’ve willed their traiterous unitary executive fantasies into being.
allyhartwell.bsky.social
A MAGA-style hat and slogan shows seriously poor judgement from a supposed left-wing party - has Steve Reed, a government minister, not paid any attention to what is happening across the pond and how people are suffering under the Trump regime?
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sbagen.bsky.social
So, @jamiedupree.bsky.social is one of the most down-the-middle Hill reporters there is. If he’s warning about what Mike Johnson’s refusal to seat Rep-elect Grijalva portends for our democracy, it’s worth taking very seriously.

open.substack.com/pub/jamiedup...
Shutdown likely to extend into next week
Most reporters out as Pentagon confiscates press badges
open.substack.com
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antongerashchenko.bsky.social
The British and German defence ministers have acknowledged that #Ukraine is a "contributor" to European security and should have a place within NATO.

"Ukraine is increasingly recognized and understood to play a part in the training of other NATO nations' forces.
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urocklive1.bsky.social
Good morning! Today would be a great day to call your local TV and radio stations to ask them to please make sure they have a crew covering the No Kings protest on Saturday. Tell them the locations in case they don't know. And tell them you'll be watching for the coverage.
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allyhartwell.bsky.social
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Johnson & Jeffries to publicly 'debate' on C-Span

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA04) & House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY08) will appear on C-Span's new weekly program, Ceasefire, with Dasha Burns

True to form Speaker Mike Johnson has not committed to an actual date for the debate
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Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries will debate on C-SPAN
The yet-to-be-scheduled showdown will take place on "Ceasefire," hosted by POLITICO's Dasha Burns.
www.politico.com
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allyhartwell.bsky.social
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Unmissable: First live NYC Mayoral debate - 7pm ET

The three New York City mayoral candidates will face off Thursday:

Zoran Mamdani (Dem) 46%
Andrew Cuomo (Ind) 33%
Curtis Sliwa (Rep) 15%
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#Mamdani #NewYork
Zohran Mamdani needs a mistake-free debate night against Andrew Cuomo
The former governor is trying to topple the front-running Democratic nominee’s lead in polling to become New York City mayor.
www.politico.com
allyhartwell.bsky.social
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Unmissable: First live NYC Mayoral debate - 7pm ET

The three New York City mayoral candidates will face off Thursday:

Zoran Mamdani (Dem) 46%
Andrew Cuomo (Ind) 33%
Curtis Sliwa (Rep) 15%
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#Mamdani #NewYork
Zohran Mamdani needs a mistake-free debate night against Andrew Cuomo
The former governor is trying to topple the front-running Democratic nominee’s lead in polling to become New York City mayor.
www.politico.com
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
He gives $20 Billion of OUR dollars to bailout Argentina without consulting Congress or the American people. Does that seem like the actions of a KING to you?

Join us & let him know just what you think about that this Saturday, 10/18

#NoThronesNoCrownsNO_KINGS 👑
allyhartwell.bsky.social
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Johnson & Jeffries to publicly 'debate' on C-Span

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA04) & House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY08) will appear on C-Span's new weekly program, Ceasefire, with Dasha Burns

True to form Speaker Mike Johnson has not committed to an actual date for the debate
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Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries will debate on C-SPAN
The yet-to-be-scheduled showdown will take place on "Ceasefire," hosted by POLITICO's Dasha Burns.
www.politico.com
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yasharali.bsky.social
BREAKING via WSJ

The Trump administration is planning sweeping changes in criminal division at the IRS.

Full Story: on.wsj.com/3LbVFtK
The Trump administration is preparing sweeping changes at the Internal Revenue Service that would allow the agency to pursue criminal inquiries of left-leaning groups more easily, according to people familiar with the matter.
A senior IRS official involved in the effort has drawn up a list of potential targets that includes major Democratic donors, some of the people said.
The undertaking aims to install allies of President Trump at the IRS criminal-investigative division, or IRS-CI, to exert firmer control over the unit and weaken the involvement of IRS lawyers in criminal investigations, officials said. The proposed changes could open the door to politically motivated probes and are being driven by Gary Shapley, an adviser to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
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lincolnproject.us
Trump is DOUBLING the amount of the Argentina bailout, to $40 billion. Nothing's been done to lower your cost of living right here, in America. America last.
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adelitaforcongress.bsky.social
Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?
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muellershewrote.com
NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.
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ilyasomin.bsky.social
Profs. Josh Braver & John Dehn (leading experts on legal issues involving domestic use of military) have @VolokhC guest post on why courts should NOT defer to Trump's invocations of emergency powers to use National Guard for domestic law enforcement: reason.com/volokh/2025/...
Deference Due? Trump, the National Guard, and the Misuse of Martin v. Mott
President Donald Trump's attempts to federalize the National Guard and use it for domestic law enforcement are the subject…
reason.com
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ylepidemiologist.bsky.social
1/ Bird flu is back, and more than 4.4 million birds have been sick in the past month. The uptick has been detected among backyard flocks, commercial farms, and wild birds. Katelyn here, Your Local Epidemiologist, and here’s what you need to know about this and other #publichealth news this week 👇
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petebuttigieg.bsky.social
The Trump-Vance Administration getting rid of biodefense personnel is, to state the blindingly obvious, a very bad choice.
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rbreich.bsky.social
Nearly all the staff in the Office of Special Education have been fired as part of Trump’s sweeping layoffs.

These are the people responsible for protecting the civil rights of students with disabilities and ensuring they receive an equal education.

More needless cruelty on display.
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barackobama.bsky.social
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
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govpritzker.illinois.gov
Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.