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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11h

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 18h

A major coastal storm is headed our way tonight and into Monday, which is likely to bring heavy winds and rainfall. Please take precautions!

Report locations of downed trees at NYC.gov/311 or call 311. Report power outages to 1-800-75-CONED.

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Mark C. Walton @chileboy.bsky.social · 9h

Yeah. 😓

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 11h

"Hundreds of Catholic priests, nuns and lay people led a march from a Catholic church in Maywood to the ICE detention center in Broadview..."

www.fox32chicago.com/news/faith-l...

Faith leaders blocked from sharing Communion with detainees at Broadview ICE center

A large group of Chicago area Catholics marched to the ICE detention center in Broadview Saturday, hoping to share Communion with detainees.

www.fox32chicago.com

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Jean Ibosh @fedup90611.bsky.social · 17h

“Never confuse “the law” with justice; the law represents authority and system.
Justice represents integrity and the truth.”

Gavin Nascimento
Historian

I’m not sure “Justice System” is a thing anymore.

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Leah 🐸 McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 17h

Prince Andrew to Jeffrey Epstein in 2011 email:

“I’m just as concerned for you! Don’t worry about me! It would seem we are in this together and will have to rise above it. Otherwise keep in close touch and we’ll play some more soon!!!”

Release the Epstein files.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...

Prince Andrew told Jeffrey Epstein ‘we’re in this together’ in 2011 email

Royal sent email after Virginia Giuffre photo emerged but later claimed he had ceased contact with Epstein in 2010

www.theguardian.com

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Linda Dominguez (she/her) @lindadominguez.bsky.social · 20h

This would be funny, if it weren’t so sad
#Atticle25

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Mark C. Walton @chileboy.bsky.social · 1d

This is incredibly fucked up.

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Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 1d

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 1d

Coincidence? There are no coincidences at this level. Follow the money and it will lead us the owner of this crypto account. And almost assuredly to someone who has strong ties and connections with Trump and the Trump Regime. #ProudBlue

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 1d

Corporate media is missing the point about Portland’s Mr. Frog. They are covering him and his menagerie as a humorous side show. In reality Mr Frog has seized the visual narrative by pointing out the absurdity of troops in Portland. In our visual media world. Mr Frog is winning the war. #ProudBlue

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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 1d

HELP NEEDED!

Friends,

As you may have heard or read, on Monday, I announced a Kickstarter campaign to launch my very first children's book called 'HERE and NOW and SMALL and CLOSE,' partnering with illustrator Stacey Chomiak!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/her...

HERE and NOW and SMALL and CLOSE

An empowering, inspiring, and boundlessly hopeful book for children of all ages who want to create a more compassionate planet

www.kickstarter.com

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 1d

It’s no wonder that Trump has such a twisted view of war and sacrifice. And the utility of bribes.

Donald was seven years old, and his father was brought before a U.S. Senate committee investigating abuses in a housing program for war veterans and middle class families. President Eisenhower had been outraged to learn of the bribes that developers paid to bureaucrats and of the alleged profiteering practiced by Trump and others. Ike called them "sons of bitches."
As federal investigators had discovered, the elder Trump had collected an extra $1.7 million in rent-equivalent to $15 million today-before beginning to pay back his low-cost government loan. He was able to do this because a bureaucrat named Clyde Powell approved the paperwork.
Powell, who had never been paid more than a modest government salary, had mysteriously amassed a small fortune. (While it was clear Powell accepted bribes, the sources were never officially identified.) In addition to collecting the extra rent, Trump paid himself a substantial architect's fee. And he charged inflated rents based on an estimate of construction costs that was far greater than what he actually spent. All of this was legal, even if it did victimize taxpayers, veterans, and other renters.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

I keep seeing this get posted. The AZ electors were charged a year and a half ago. The AZ Superior Court ENDED the case five months ago. The AZ AG will have to appeal to the AZ Supreme Court or go back and start again with a grand jury. Please stop sharing this.

Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 1d

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 1d

Rep. Ro Khanna said we all have to contact our Members of Congress and demand they pass this bill to release the Epstein files--YOU CAN DO IT NOW HERE:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

Tell Congress: Pass the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act

Contact Congress today!

actionnetwork.org

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Mark C. Walton @chileboy.bsky.social · 1d

#Mamdani

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 1d

Big Staten Island canvass today, despite the dreary weather.

I’m so grateful for the thousands of volunteers who bring this campaign directly to New Yorkers across the five boroughs every single week.

Group photo of volunteers holding Zohran signs on the steps of Staten Island borough hall.

Mark C. Walton @chileboy.bsky.social · 1d

😡 and 😓

Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 1d

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 1d

There’s a March for Health and Science being organized in DC for Wednesday, November 5.

MARCH FOR HEALTH & SCIENCE
Washington DC, November 5@4PM

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Ty Ross @cooltxchick.bsky.social · 1d

Fucking beautiful! With my youngest as first chair violin, I absolutely love to see and show him as well, the seat at the table left empty just for him. What he can do and achieve with his talent. Being a part of moments like this that inspire and spread joy….

Luca Migo ❌👑 @victinibcn.bsky.social · 1d

Unbearably violent images from Downtown Chicago where a classical music concert was played on the Chicago River. This is too elegant and magical to be seen.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Children that were kidnapped by invading Russian barbarians, not displaced.

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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 1d

Seriously, @nytimes.com ? Participating in the raid on Iran? Blowing up Venezuelan and Columbian boats? This is peacemaking abroad? Do better.

Ny times headline:

The Trump Split Screen: A Peacemaker Abroad, a Retribution Campaign at Home

President Trump’s dueling personas were on display this week, providing endless ammunition to his allies and his enemies alike.

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Mark C. Walton @chileboy.bsky.social · 1d

In which the always informative and accessible @asharangappa.bsky.social exposes the baselessness of the charges against NY AG Letitia James.

And, if you haven't already subscribed to her Freedom Academy newsletter, you should do so here: open.substack.com/pub/asharang...

Friday Round Up! 10/10/25

Making sense of a(nother) flimsy indictment.

open.substack.com

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Mark C. Walton @chileboy.bsky.social · 1d

#ImmigrationAdvocacy
#Immigration
#ICE

‘It’s Never Been This Bad’

Immigrant advocates face escalating consequences and threats from the president.

www.theatlantic.com