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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 2h

AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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michaeledward @michaeledward.bsky.social · 15h

“We are not going in circles, we are going upwards. The path is a spiral; we have already climbed many steps.”

— Hermann Hesse

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Teri G @terilg.bsky.social · 7h

This administration keeps torching the Hatch Act—propaganda videos in airports, partisan emails on federal servers, even mass firings. It’s corruption with a flag pin. See something? Say something. Expose it through the whistleblower tip line.
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#HatchAct

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 16h

BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.

California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!

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

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 1h

A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California.

California engineer wins pumpkin contest with 2,346-pound gourd

A California engineer and gardening enthusiast has won the top prize at a pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California.

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Andy Heppelle🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇺🇺🇳🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ @andyheppelle.bsky.social · 2h

The Voting Rights Act is one piece of the truth and reconciliation puzzle. We have not enacted justice nor have we shared the true history of our country. We won’t heal until we can acknowledge the truth of how we as a nation prioritized wealth creation over equality, freedom and justice for all.

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The Voting Rights Act is one piece of the truth and reconciliation puzzle. We have not enacted justice nor have we shared the true history of our country. We won’t heal until we can acknowledge the truth of how we as a nation prioritized wealth creation over equality, freedom and justice for all.

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🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 2h

YESSSSS!

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I love USA🇺🇸
Nazis lied to German voters & fascists lied in Italy and Spain! This #DontBeASucker #USArmy movie shows how Nazi & fascist lies led to dictatorships in WW2 & now in 2025 lies by POTUS, VP, Speaker, AG, GOP & media minions are damaging USA, SAD #DefendTheConstitution🇺🇸 youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4

Don't Be a Sucker

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2h

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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I love USA🇺🇸
Nazis lied to German voters & fascists lied in Italy and Spain! This #DontBeASucker #USArmy movie shows how Nazi & fascist lies led to dictatorships in WW2 & now in 2025 lies by POTUS, VP, Speaker, AG, GOP & media minions are damaging USA, SAD #DefendTheConstitution🇺🇸 youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4

Don't Be a Sucker

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I love USA🇺🇸
Nazis lied to German voters & fascists lied in Italy and Spain! This #DontBeASucker #USArmy movie shows how Nazi & fascist lies led to dictatorships in WW2 & now in 2025 lies by POTUS, VP, Speaker, AG, GOP & media minions are damaging USA, SAD #DefendTheConstitution🇺🇸 youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4

Don't Be a Sucker

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Helen Alexander @bawley.bsky.social · 1d

Oh how we need them.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h

“Swear her in! Swear her in!”

#TrumpEpsteinCoverup

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mlrphotography.bsky.social @mlrphotography.bsky.social · 15h

Good morning

Chasing waterfalls and autumn views! Who else has stood on the Benson Bridge at Multnomah Falls and felt tiny compared to this natural wonder? Highly recommend visiting the Columbia River Gorge this time of year!

#MultnomahFalls #AutumnVibes #WaterfallWednesday #RoadTrip

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 9h

A 15-year-old girl was assaulted while alerting her community about ICE raids. The Department of Homeland Security denies any involvement, ICE misrepresents the footage, and then continuously alters its narrative.

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I love USA🇺🇸
Nazis lied to German voters & fascists lied in Italy and Spain! This #DontBeASucker #USArmy movie shows how Nazi & fascist lies led to dictatorships in WW2 & now in 2025 lies by POTUS, VP, Speaker, AG, GOP & media minions are damaging USA, SAD #DefendTheConstitution🇺🇸 youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4

Don't Be a Sucker

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 11h

BREAKING:

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And here we are - Nazis lied to German voters & fascists lied in Italy and Spain!
#DontBeASucker #USArmy movie shows how Nazi & fascist lies led to dictatorships in WW2 just as in 2025 lies by POTUS, VP, Speaker, AG, GOP & media minions are damaging USA🇺🇸 #DefendTheConstitution🇺🇸 youtu.be/vGAqYNFQdZ4

Don't Be a Sucker

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

California is proud to congratulate FIVE California university-affiliated scholars among this year's Nobel laureates.

From quantum computing to clean energy and medical breakthroughs, these trailblazers reflect the strength, innovation, and creativity that define our state.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

Donald Trump is a wartime president.

War on women.
War on voting rights.
War on Latinos.
War on California.
War on institutions.
War on history.

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Jennifer Siebel Newsom @jensiebelnewsom.bsky.social · 1d

Everything we do begins with our children — their safety, their health, and their well-being. California has always led in innovation, but true leadership also means setting limits when it matters most.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

Chatbots and social media can inspire, educate, and connect, but they can also exploit, mislead, and endanger our kids.

That's why I'm signing legislation to strengthen the state's current protections for children online and create safeguards for emerging technology like AI.

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Senator Sasha Renée Pérez @senatorsrp.bsky.social · 1d

Evacuation warnings have been issued for surrounding communities around the Eaton Fire burn scar areas due to potential mudslides and debris flow with the impending heavy rain, along with a significant risk of flooding. More information can be found at AlertLA.org.

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Renée in L.A. @reneepatrice.bsky.social · 8h

Sen. Padilla's Prop 50 ad is very effective. They used the footage of him being shoved to the ground and cuffed. I swear, my blood pressure goes through the roof each time I see it.

Thank you, @padilla.senate.gov, for this ad. #Yeson50

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Yes On Prop 50: All of Us (Senator Alex Padilla)

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