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jael holzman @jael.bsky.social · 25m

mike davis — an incredibly prominent dc conservative tied to the federalist society — calling the highest ranking black member of congress a “house slave” is so beyond the pale and rubicon crossing. i cannot unsee this. my gosh. wow. where are we right now

Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 53m

Hakeem Jeffries posted pictures of two Rep. Members posing with “Young Republicans” who were part of a racist text thread (as reported by Politico).

In response, Mike Davis (well-connected in Trump World & on the Hill) called Jeffries a “house slave” for George Soros - proving Jeffries’ point.

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 3h

this feels like a perfect example of the seismic shift of “normie” dems shifting forcefully toward progressive ideals and being fed up with the corporate dem centrist bullshit… the democratic party is so out of touch with their own base it’s laughable - good on these ladies for speaking plainly

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 18h

"What do you have to say about the capitulation that you participated in?"

Cory Booker clearly wasn't expecting the pushback he got from @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social

Full interview: youtu.be/HLfzsOVjlxc

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Marshall Newhouse @mnewhouse.bsky.social · 20h

Took the dog on a walk. Scared the shit out of one of us. I won’t say who.

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 19h

This feels like an ideal Sunday morning beverage (does that make me sound like an alcoholic? 😆)

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

a real water is wet scenario here

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 1d

so Palestinians violated the ceasefire yet only Palestinians are dead and the IDF admits to shooting them at point blank range

Israel really can’t stop murdering civilians, disgusting

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

(ABC) - The Israel Defense Forces said its troops opened fire on Palestinians, killing five, after they allegedly violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.

abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Israel-Gaza live updates: 5 Palestinians killed in Gaza City for alleged ceasefire violation, IDF says

Israel on Tuesday identified two of the people whose remains were returned.

abcnews.go.com

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 1d

Janet Mills is 77 years old. For the love of god Maine, pick @grahamformaine.bsky.social instead…

bsky.app/profile/grah...

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 2d

i know this was bad/dirty/unprofessional… but branch really shoulda swung on mahomes and made it count if he was gonna crash tf out 😂

Ian Rapoport @rapsheet.bsky.social · 2d

The NFL will be reviewing the actions of Lions DB Brian Branch following the game last night, with likely a fine or worse awaiting him.

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 4d

😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔😔

Culture Crave 🍿 @culturecrave.co · 4d

Diane Keaton has passed away at the age of 79

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 4d

my personal favorite scene 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
“I know how to drink and drive, honey.”

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 4d

I hope some game studio is paying attention to how many gamers (like me) would not be able to spend money fast enough for an RPG where we get to kill white supremacists

Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · 5d

Assassin's Creed pulls planned game about the Civil War, apparently because having a black protagonist fighting the KKK would offend too many Americans

www.polygon.com/assassins-cr...

The canceled Assassin's Creed Civil War game was a powder keg waiting to explode

Ubisoft was reportedly working on a game set after the Civil War era, but canceled it due to politics and Assassins Creed Shadows backlash.

www.polygon.com

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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 7d

So excited for these cats’ groundbreaking French EDM album

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 7d

important update: Adidas’ new Pet Collection

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 7d

shooting. priests.

it’s insane that this is where we are.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 7d

WATCH: Trump’s lawless Ice goons shoot an unarmed priest in the head with a pepper ball. Completely out of control.

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 7d

It’s actually refreshing to hear a Dem say - no, I don’t need Trump voters to win, I’ll try to win every vote but I don’t NEED that 40% (which is TRUE!).

I’m sick of Dems chasing and catering to (largely unwinnable) Trump voters, so more of this please.

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 7d

I don’t like or dislike Katie Porter but this framing is EGREGIOUS to say her behavior here is a train wreck.

She was respectful, professional and direct and this journo was intent on a “gotcha” clip and badgering in bad faith.

It just looks like Porter accurately called BS on these questions.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 7d

Someone who used to work with Katie Porter sent me this clip from a train wreck interview with her and said “now imagine what she’s like when there aren’t cameras around.”

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 8d

@benjaminsolak.bsky.social

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 8d

so very excited to go see @reynoldsgareth.bsky.social and dave 🎉

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 8d

as long as I never wear them in a virtual hearing in front of a judge I think I’m good 😹

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 8d

showing up to Zoom meetings at my law firm like a real adult

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 8d

daily reminder that stephen miller does not have a law degree nor any constitutional law expertise yet feels entitled to criticize judges and legal experts about things he knows next to nothing about

Matthew Stiegler @matthewstiegler.bsky.social · 9d

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Stephen Miller: "It's simply a factually accurate statement that when a judge assumes for him- or herself the powers that have been relegated or delegated by the Constitution to the president, that that is a form of illegal insurrection." ...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Q: You called the judge's ruling 'legal insurrection.' Are you recommending the president take action against judges who rule against him?

STEPHEN MILLER: No. It's simply a factually accurate statement

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 9d

Idk if you saw photos of the victim (they’re a bit gory/NSFW and included in the news story linked below ) but after seeing the severity I’m shocked he wasn’t charged with attempted murder - if that old man hadn’t had that knife… 😟😔

fox59.com/news/indycri...

fox59.com

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 9d

The judge was in utter disbelief at the blatant end run around her order

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 9d

Literally watched the end of Patriots vs Bills while listening in on the TRO hearing enjoining the Trump administration from sending any federal national guard from any state into Oregon

what is happeningggg

Micah @rincewind.run · 9d

this timeline is so surreal

collapse of the republic!

football!

bluesky moderation meltdown!

collapse of the republic some more!

more football!

the republic: still collapsing!

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☠️deadward niedermurder☠️ @niedermeyer.online · 10d

queen shit, rest in peace

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 10d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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ashlynn_BOO 👻 @ashlynnb.bsky.social · 10d

I love how upset this is going to make all the worst people

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 10d

Bad Bunny responds to his Super Bowl critics in Spanish, and then English: “And, if you didn’t understand know what I just said, you have four months to learn!”

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