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chasdoh.bsky.social @chasdoh.bsky.social · 10h

Considering that this Trump administration is just one bullshit (manufactured or induced) spectacle after another, the reality of any given event should be questioned. I'm including both the Kirk killing and Trump's near miss ear-shot. Everything Trump is involved with seems weird, not quite right.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Trump at the Charlie Kirk memorial event: "They fired sniper rifles at ICE agents, and me. But I made a turn at a good time. I made a turn at a good time. Charlie couldn't believe it, actually."

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 18h

I sense a pardon on its way.

A tweet by Jacob Shamsian reads: “The Wall Street Journal reports that Ghislaine Maxwell had a meeting with an unknown person in her new prison camp, during which the entire prison was on lockdown. Inmates say she’s getting unusually favorable treatment by the prison.”

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13h

Walking away with $20 billion of US taxpayer money so Scott Bessent’s Wall Street cronies don’t lose their investments in Argentina.

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Kaz @kazlefay.bsky.social · 13h

ICE is randomly targeting peaceful protesters because the point is to terrorize the public into accepting martial law.

Indiscriminate attacks send the message that there’s nothing you can do to stay safe.

The regime wants you to cower at home and cede the streets of your city to their control.

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Qasim Rashid, Esq. @qasimrashid.com · 18h

ICE targeted an apartment building near my home. Masked agents in unmarked cars. I've said this before. Democratic Governors & Mayors need to order their local police depts to arrest any & all unidentified & masked alleged ICE agents.

This anonymous denial of due process is deadly.

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chasdoh.bsky.social @chasdoh.bsky.social · 10h

So now the GOP is enabling murder.

George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18h

That's twenty-seven flat-out murders. That's twenty-seven lives taken without even a semblance of a legal justification under domestic or international law.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 14h

For the love of America, NoKings.org.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 17h

NEW: Jim Jordan wants to question Jack Smith about his search of Mar-a-Lago, but Merrick Garland executed that search months before Jack Smith was even appointed. One of several lies in this letter demanding Jack Smith's testimony. judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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Kathy Griffin @kathygriffin.bsky.social · 15h

Elections aren’t every 4 years or every 2 years, they’re every year. In California we have a special election for prop 50 and it’s a YES. If Texas can gerrymander then we should be able to. I know my comments will be filled with bots, but I won’t be intimidated. Our democracy is vanishing❤️

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JonBowzerBauman.bsky.social @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social · 1d

I am reluctantly coming to the conclusion that The Dictator and his pals will stop at nothing to rig the 2026 elections, including declaring martial law & seizing voting machines for phony “recounts.”

We had best start looking at tactics that deal successfully with autocracies.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Which Republican genius came up with the talking point to label millions of ordinary Americans peacefully protesting their government as paid Marxists who hate America?

That’s really what you are going with?

That we hate the United States of America?

Fuck you.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 10h

Georgia Voter: I’m glad the Democrats are holding out for some of us—for the 20 million people who still need it and will only get insurance this way.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 17h

Kaiser refuses to give workers fair pay, benefits, and the staffing they need to keep patients safe.

We stand with the 46,000 UNAC/UHCP, @steelworkers.bsky.social Local 7600, @ofnhp.bsky.social, @unitehere.org Hawaii, and HNHP health care workers on STRIKE fighting for a fair contract ✊

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blackskin6.bsky.social @blackskin6.bsky.social · 1d

America will be first, when every American receives national Healthcare, affordable housing, food and education. Just like our taxes provide for others

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crooksandliars.bsky.social @crooksandliars.bsky.social · 10h

On This Day In History: Martin Luther King Wins Nobel Peace Prize

MLK - Nobel Peace Prize winner.

dlvr.it

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 14h

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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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 16h

This weekend, three men in Evanston hugged their families goodbye to look for work at Home Depot but were attacked by ICE before they could return home.

Two were abducted, one is petrified of leaving the home.

If you’re able, please help us support our neighbors: www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Donate to Stand With the Families Left Behind After Evanston ICE Raid, organized by Michele Hays

If you are on social media and live near Evanston, IL, you ma… Michele Hays needs your support for Stand With the Families Left Behind After Evanston ICE Raid

www.gofundme.com

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 10h

The fact there’s a man in our White House who constantly expresses his hatred for half of the country and makes clear his desire to strip away programs supported by Democrats should tell millions & millions why they need to be a part of the No Kings protest if they still believe in America.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Today, Mike Johnson will continue to keep the House adjourned for the 71st day out of the last 83, with Republicans refusing to show up to work again to avoid having to vote on the Epstein files or negotiate with Democrats.

Epstein Shutdown

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 1d

22 million people are set to lose their insurance credits by the end of the year if the GOP bill takes effect.
The people most of which are from red states, will not get insurance credits that keep their ACA healthcare premiums low.
#TrumShutDiwn
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news

Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire? — The Washington Post

Here’s a look at who could be affected by the end of the Affordable Care Act credits and how much prices could change.

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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 1d

This. And this again.

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chasdoh.bsky.social @chasdoh.bsky.social · 22h

Yep. Republican Admin uses fear to manipulate us what kind of a ****hole government is this?

Norm Charlatan @normcharlatan.bsky.social · 1d

I feel like they’re trying to scare people away but they’re only making it so everyone who can will show up.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Emmer: "We call it the 'Hate America' rally because you'll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up. The rumor is that they can't end this shutdown because this small but very violent and vocal group is the only one that's happy about this."

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

Chris Christie: “Thie is no longer, the Department of Justice, is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America. What it is now is a capo regime who goes out and executes hits when directed by the Don to do so. That’s what it is.”

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Hunter Walker @hunterw.bsky.social · 22h

NEW: I took a long look at the Proud Boys and found some of their most extreme chapters are sharing ICE recruiting materials on encrypted apps and even suggesting members have joined up. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/in-the-...

The first
Antifa
Counter Terrorism
Task Force
Trump already gave so many of us jobs with ICE. We may have to start recruiting soon to fill all these spots.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1d

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.

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