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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 15h

🧵I’m on the road for another 2 weeks, but everyone needs to pay attention to the Supreme Court tomorrow (Wednesday)

The fascist robes are taking the extraordinary step of rehearing Louisiana v. Callais, which would cement one-party rule for at least another generation.

The Supreme Court Might Net Republicans 19 Congressional Seats in One Fell Swoop

On Wednesday, the justices will take the extraordinary step of rehearing Louisiana v. Callais.

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CNN @cnn.com · 10h

Major Chinese airlines urged the Trump administration to abandon a plan to bar them from flying over Russia on U.S. flights, saying it would increase flight times, raise air fares and could disrupt some routes. https://cnn.it/4ooptlq

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 15h

“Defense lawyers who have clients caught up in the case have expressed bafflement at what possible crime could have been committed…”

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out After Clashes Over How to Handle Russia Inquiry

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 15h

MAGA broke Congress when it decided that a Black man who had been elected President of the United States did not have the right to nominate a Supreme Court Justice.

After that, all that was left were insipid editorials like this.

If you don't know that Congress died years ago, where have you been?

Opinion | The most shortsighted way to end the government shutdown

Getting rid of the filibuster would spell disaster for Republicans.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Ciara Torres-Spelliscy @profciara.bsky.social · 16h

trying to get good trouble out there every way I can think of: ciaratorresspelliscy.substack.com/p/democracy-... 😎

Democracy & Destiny EP 9 with Dahlia Lithwick

This is a transcript of a podcast.

ciaratorresspelliscy.substack.com

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 19h

Feeling powerless? Prop 50 is the fight that actually matters. Republicans are rewriting the rules to silence voters and steal seats, but we can stop them—for now. This is our chance to push back, protect our voices, and prove resistance works. Vote #YESonProp50 and reclaim control.

Vibrant illustration supporting “Yes on Prop 50” in California. The image shows a dramatic coastal scene with a setting sun over the ocean, rugged cliffs, and three large California poppy flowers in the foreground. The sky transitions from deep blue to orange, creating a bold, colorful atmosphere. At the top, the text reads “CALIFORNIA” with “Yes on Prop 50” below it, emphasizing the advocacy message.

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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 19h

Virginia House of Delegates!
Here are your candidates that are most worthy of your support:
⚪️Karen Robins Carnegie Dist 89
⚪️Rodney Nickens Dist 90
⚪️Cliff Hayes Dist 91
⚪️Bonita Anthony Dist 92
Please ask your friends & family to vote!
#ResistanceUnited #ProudBlue #Pinks #OneV1

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 16h

Hey Mikey, do your job.

Swear in Adelita Grijalva and release the damn Epstein files!

Thanks to the always brilliant Kris.and.Dave IG

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5GW HotTakes @5gw.bsky.social · 15h

Option 2: Tomorrow will be a lie about J6.

They'll claim "Bidens FBI" (*Trump was the president) planted FBI agents & agitators.
They'll also claim "ANTIFA" was at the Capitol when protesters arrived & attacked. (*Proud Boys intentionally dressed in all black to create that mirage for the crowd)

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 15h

Well, so much for that ceasefire and peace deal and...
www.cbsnews.com/news/netanya...

Netanyahu says Hamas must disarm or "all hell breaks loose"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told "CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil that conditions outlined in the 20-point plan "are very clear."

www.cbsnews.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 15h

“People like Maxim — who refuse to become silent accomplices to the Kremlin’s crimes — are saving our country’s honor amid this current darkness. And it will be they who will lead Russia back to normality once the drawn-out nightmare of Putin’s rule is over.”

www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | What Putin is crushing in Russia

The arrest of opposition leader Maxim Kruglov is a blow against the last vestiges of Russian democracy.

www.washingtonpost.com

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5GW HotTakes @5gw.bsky.social · 14h

Watch till the end.
Find a local march.

NO KINGS! #NoKings
Not now. Not ever.

video by @iguanasauna.bsky.social

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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 14h

At its core, the obsession with robots, rocket ships, Martian colonies and artificial intelligence has always been less about economics or human advancement and more about incels creating safe spaces for unlimited sex with beautiful android women while they relegate chads to beta status.

Pop Crave @popcrave.com · 18h

OpenAI CEO announces they will soon allow verified adults to use ChatGPT to generate erotic content.

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KellyK🌺 @azkellyk.bsky.social · 16h

This evening.

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KellyK🌺 @azkellyk.bsky.social · 16h

Yes, if AG Kris Mayes is successful a federal judge, state official or the Clerk of the House can swear her in.

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KellyK🌺 @azkellyk.bsky.social · 16h

It seems ceremonial, but swearing-in is what officially grants a Representative their full powers in Congress.

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KellyK🌺 @azkellyk.bsky.social · 17h

On October 14th, the election was certified.

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KellyK🌺 @azkellyk.bsky.social · 17h

🔥BREAKING: Democrats march to Speaker Mike Johnson’s office demanding he swear in Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva!

Arizona’s 7th District deserves a voice in Congress.

🚫 No Taxation Without Representation!

#ReleaseTheTrumpEpsteinFiles
#SwearInAdelitaGrijalva

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KellyK🌺 @azkellyk.bsky.social · 18h

Attorney General Kris Mayes threatens to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson over Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in delay.

“Our aim is to get her sworn in ASAP because her constituents in Arizona deserve that.” 👏👏👏

azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/10...

Attorney General Mayes demands immediate swearing-in for Adelita Grijalva | Arizona Capitol Times

Attorney General Kris Mayes is threatening to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson if he doesn't say exactly when Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in.

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Fighting for Democracy Everyday @rhopper03.bsky.social · 1d

Here you go for a smile and a boost to your fight for democracy! Thank you #colbert Thank you #Portland Thank each of you who go out there everyday and say no to #Trump #MAGA #ICE #Fascism #Authoritarianism Let’s here for the #frogs 🐸

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Ms. M @msmalarkey24.bsky.social · 1d

🚨New Jersey🚨

TODAY is the LAST DAY to register to vote!

Check your registration at NJ.gov/vote, make a plan to vote on or before November 4, & make sure your friends & family do too.

(Then obviously vote @mikiesherrill.bsky.social & @democrats.org all the way down ballot!)

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 1d

Jane Manners, a constitutional historian & member of the Brennan Center’s Historians Council, filed an amicus brief in Grundmann v. Trump, a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s removal of the chair of an independent federal agency as unconstitutional. bit.ly/42BNtJl

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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 1d

Republicans control the House, Senate and White House. They own this shutdown.

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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
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 1d

JUST IN: House Judiciary Committee seeks Jack Smith’s testimony, notes his deputies Jay Bratt and Thomas Windom pleaded the 5th and asserted grand jury secrecy.

judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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