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Hunter Walker @hunterw.bsky.social · 2d

This story ends with some of the first concrete indications right wing extremists are responding to DHS' ICE recruitment drive. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/in-the-...

In the New Trump Era, the Proud Boys Are ‘Not Apologizing Anymore’

To hear him tell it, Gavin McInnes’ recent return to the site...

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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 7h

In Supreme Court Land, Fixing Discrimination Against Black Voters Is The Real Racism talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme...

In Supreme Court Land, Fixing Discrimination Against Black Voters Is The Real Racism

A central grievance motivating today’s conservative legal movement — and the Republican...

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 8h

If you think that professors exist as repositories of knowledge that students ask for answers, you’re missing the entire point of a college education.

We’re here to teach students how to do research, how to analyze and argue, how to think for themselves — how to find the answers on their own.

Vlad 🐸 Țepeș @porcupunk.bsky.social · 21h

Wow. Just wow.

"Students pay premium prices for information that AI now delivers instantly and for free. A business student can ask ChatGPT to explain supply chain optimization or generate market analysis in seconds. The traditional lecture-and-test model faces its Blockbuster moment."

When Knowledge is Free, What are Professors For?

Higher Education Must Stop Competing with AI on Information and Start Teaching What Machines Can’t Do

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Washington Post Opinions @postopinions.bsky.social · 7h

"I believed the Constitution brought the country more success than failure, and I believed our presidents took their oaths to it seriously," writes Doug Krugman, who served for 24 years in the United States Marine Corps.

"With President Trump, I no longer believe that."

Opinion | I resigned from the military because of Trump

I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution.

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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 7h

You probably know little about the Institute of Education Sciences, but it's the research and data arm of the Dept of Education. Or it was, until Trump obliterated it. And if you don't have good data, you can't make good decisions. From our friends at @revolvingdoordc.bsky.social:

The Republican Plot to Destroy Education Research

Elon Musk and the Trump administration have gutted the Institute of Education Science.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 8h

An important message to the people of New York City.

More information at zohranfornyc.com/birthday

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jen sometimes aph 🌻 @bunnibytz.bsky.social · 8h

@chrismurphyct.bsky.social: "The Republicans attacks on the No Kings protests are sickening.

To them, only pro-Trump speech is protected. If you oppose Trump - you 'hate America' or you're a 'terrorist'.

What they're trying to do is simple: suppress turnout this weekend. Don't let them win."

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Amy McGrath @amymcgrath.bsky.social · 22h

This Saturday, October 18, Americans everywhere are standing up to say we’ve had enough. Enough corruption. Enough compliance. Enough excuses.

No Kings is a reminder to Washington that voters are paying attention & we’re ready for change. To find an event near you check out: www.nokings.org .

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power belongs to the people.

www.nokings.org

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 8h

With its higher-education compact, the Trump administration is pushing schools to embrace an admissions policy that “might ensure that the next generation of diverse leadership is stopped before it begins,” Kevin Carey argues:

The Logical End Point of Trump’s Higher-Education Agenda

A “compact” offered by the administration could devastate racial diversity at elite universities.

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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 22h

Feels quaint, almost cliché, to say this about a Trump action, but just for the record:

This is all illegal, the President can't simply disregard the laws passed and agencies created by Congress, and both Vought & Trump would be impeached if the Constitution or the rule of law mattered to the GOP.

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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Nick Knudsen @nickknudsenus.bsky.social · 20h

🔥 We’ve got the inside story from Portland’s emcee for No Kings Day, Tara Dublin!

Don’t miss this conversation if you’re planning on attending a No Kings rally this weekend.

Please watch & share!

NO KINGS 2.0: It's time to MOBILIZE

YouTube video by The Dangerous Ones

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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 17h

Un-presidented brass band at city hall in Portland tonight celebrating the release of their clarinet player from federal custody

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 11h

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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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 12h

The lying liars who lie are really losing their shit over #NoKings.

That should be reason enough for us to go.

Saturday. Everywhere. Go, and ask everyone you know to go.

👉 nokings.org/#map

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Brooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social · 15h

Putin decriminalized domestic violence in Russia yrs ago. It's a required step in the fascist playbook; @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social documented this over a century of fascism.

This regime of state-sanctioned gender terrorism serves the same purpose in oppressing women as Jim Crow did toward PoC.

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Brooke Harrington @ebharrington.bsky.social · 14h

In the US, domestic violence & rape are virtually never prosecuted. A 2025 report estimated *fewer than 4%* of rape cases result in conviction...most are unreported & those that are result mainly in persecution of the victim.
We live in a regime of gender terrorism.
www.nbcnews.com/specials/sex...

Less than 4% of sex crimes end in conviction, NBC News investigation shows

Data from eight major cities shows that less than 4% of sex crimes result in convictions.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 21h

This, it seems, is an early preview of Trump’s lasting political legacy: Republicans are no longer apologizing, nor are they pushing out racist, bigoted allies when they inevitably find themselves embroiled in controversy. trib.al/bESbWqb

JD Vance Just Gave Us a Preview of Trumpism Without Trump

The vice president doesn’t see why full-grown Republican men should have to apologize for being racist Hitler lovers.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 21h

NEW: if you’re planning on taking I-5 to the No Kings rally, you might wanna leave now. In order to disrupt our protests, they’re shutting parts of it down. meidasnews.com/news/exclusi...

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Hunter @hunterub.bsky.social · 22h

There's literally no reason for Congress to exist if any random freak in the presidential orbit can nullify laws and seize federal funds. All of this is plainly illegal, but Mike Johnson leads the most corrupt Congress in US history (and by a wide margin.)

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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Lynda Lopez @lyndab08.bsky.social · 22h

"The boy, who is Hispanic and African American, was held in a garage for five hours “without informing his family, stating any charges, or allowing him to call an attorney,” the statement said. He is a U.S. citizen, as is his entire immediate family, the release said."

Feds ram SUV after chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd

The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood. Two men being pursued were arrested as were two bystanders. The crash drew dozens of neighbors who...

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 20h

With all that in mind, here's what Sacramento enrollees can look forward to if they're in the benchmark Silver plan both years:

50-yr old earning $40K: 90% net premium hike

Single parent earning $50K: DOUBLE

Family of four earning $70K: 2.4x HIGHER

Older couple earning $90K: 4.6x HIGHER

California: Net ACA benchmark Silver premiums for various households in 2026 vs 2025

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Lauren Gill @laurengill.bsky.social · 1d

Everything about this case shows how easy it is to send someone to death row.

Anthony Boyd was sentenced to death entirely on dubious eyewitness testimony. His lawyer had a month to prepare for trial. Alabama plans to execute him next week.

My latest @boltsmag.org:
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He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week. - Bolts

No physical evidence connected Anthony Boyd to a 1993 murder. He was sent to death row on the word of a co-defendant who testified under the threat of capital punishment.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 20h

No Kings is a day to celebrate your love for America, your horror over Trump’s America and your belief in self-governance and the need to end authoritarian rule.

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 21h

The Trump Republicans want to gaslight that No Kings is a hate America rally? I’d say it’s a day for celebration.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 20h

The Trump regime’s attacks on dissent are escalating.

The best way for us to protect our rights is by exercising them. Together, we’ll face Trump’s repressive tactics with millions taking to the streets in peaceful, open defiance. Please join us on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

How NSPM-7 Seeks to Use "Domestic Terrorism" to Target Nonprofits and Activists | ACLU

What President Donald Trump’s latest memorandum targeting civil society does, does not, and cannot do

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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 1d

They are not children. These men are adults. If you care about children release the Epstein files.

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