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thinkingbayonet.bsky.social @thinkingbayonet.bsky.social · 3d

I now realize that for my entire adult life, I've had a very narrow conception of what "supporting and defending the Constitution" means. Standing on business when armed agents of the State are knocking on your door is way more important, by a country mile, than anything I did overseas

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 3d

Border Patrol “attempted to arrest a plumber working inside a Logan Heights home but left empty-handed after the homeowner refused them entry.

The homeowner told agents she would not allow them inside because the warrant they presented did not include her address and lacked a judge's signature.”

Federal immigration operations target San Diego neighborhoods, sparking community resistance

Federal immigration agents conducted operations in Logan Heights and Southeast San Diego on Friday, with community members capturing footage of the enforcement actions.

www.10news.com

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 3d

Ultras turning against their congressional reps 😔

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

Crazy week.

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Socialist Majority Caucus @socialistmajority.com · 4d

Yesterday, a group of SMC members, including NPC member @christianaraos.bsky.social, travelled to Jersey City to canvass for fellow SMC member Joel Brooks

Can't canvass? No problem! Donate to Joel here:
secure.actblue.com/donate/joel-...

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 4d

The Jets and the UK deserve each other.

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Jon Bois @jonbois.bsky.social · 5d

mariners won

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Ben B. @abominaldrvibes.bsky.social · 6d

I want everyone out there who looks down on faith in general to take a very close look at all of the faith leaders who are working tirelessly and putting themselves on the line to make the world better. Not all christians are evangelical, many actually take the new testament to heart.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 6d

Chanting, "we are the body of Christ! The body of Christ will be free!"

This crowd has swelled considerably. Few hundred here now.

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Socialist Majority Caucus @socialistmajority.com · 7d

The Trump administration is targeting DSA because they know the only thing that can stop fascism is an organized mass movement of working-class people. Join the fight for a better world, join DSA.

Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 7d

DSA affirms our fundamental right to free speech and assembly. We will not be intimidated by the Trump administration’s cronies, and we will continue our struggle for democracy to the end. If you want to live in a free society, join DSA today. dsausa.org/join

Join DSA. Become a member today.

Democratic socialists have an historic opportunity and responsibility to play a central role in continuing the political revolution for the long term. As a democratic, grassroots organization, DSA is ...

act.dsausa.org

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 7d

The US are into the U-20 World Cup quarterfinals for the fifth consecutive tournament.

**insert 2000 words on the MLS academy initiative kicking off in 2007, and this being immediately downstream of that**

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 7d

It’s really good!

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Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social · 7d

Bashir Abu-Manneh on Trump's deal:

"October 7 produced the exact opposite of what Hamas dreamily expected to achieve: more occupation, not less; the destruction rather than expansion of the Axis of Resistance; genocide and the total obliteration of Gaza."

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José Roberto Nuñez @josernunez91.bsky.social · 8d

This match, per a source, is being moved to Chase Stadium in Florida due to protests and the threat of ICE agents in the Chicago area.

#doop #MLS #PuertoRico

José Roberto Nuñez @josernunez91.bsky.social · 8d

Union II Assistant Head Coach and Goalkeeping Coach Ross Cain remains active during the international window, continuing his work with Puerto Rico’s national team.

Cain and the Boricua squad are set to face Argentina on October 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

#doop #argentina #messi #MLSNEXTPRO

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Jewish Currents @jewishcurrents.bsky.social · 8d

The flotilla carrying Jewish Currents reporter Emily Wilder has been captured by the Israeli military. Please contact Emily's senators and representatives—Adam Schiff, Alex Padilla, and Jimmy Gomez—and urge them to advocate for her safe release from Israeli detention

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Democratic Socialists of America @demsocialists.bsky.social · 8d

We were proud to join comrades across Europe and the world in Paris to demand an end to war and to strengthen international coordination against the genocide in Palestine.

We join their call to say: Not a penny, not a weapon, not a human life for war!

Wide shot of the audience at the International Meeting Against War in Paris. They are watching speakers on a large screen.

DSA member Andrew Basta addresses the audience at the International Meeting Against War in Paris. Basta, who has a beard and glasses and is wearing a red and white keffiyeh, speaks at the podium. His image is also on the main screen for the large crowd.

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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 8d

And state Rep. Aftyn Behn wins the (much closer) Dem primary. She'll face off against Republican Matt Van Epps on Dec. 2.

#TN07 is a very conservative district, but Dems hope that the GOP's gerrymander, which added part of Nashville, will boost them. Also keep an eye on Montgomery Co.

Aftyn Behn wins Democratic Primary for US House special election

The eyes of the nation are on Tennessee for a special election that could sway the balance of power in Washington D.C.

www.newschannel5.com

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Bright D Limm 임대중 @bdlimm.bsky.social · 9d

Very good interview of Bashir Abu-Manneh and Hoda Mitwally. (PS—the quote in Eric's post is by Hoda, whose wisdom I and many other fellow @socialistmajority.com comrades often rely for guidance on how best to participate as people in the US in the struggle for Palestinians' survival and liberation.)

Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social · 9d

"To help cut off US arms to Israel we'd have to more frequently work with people who don’t agree with us on everything. More leftists have to leave their comfort zone of being a powerless opposition, protesting on the sidelines, expressing outrage online"

www.laborpolitics.com/p/ultra-left...

Ultra-Leftism Won't Help Free Palestine

My interview with Bashir Abu-Manneh & Hoda Mitwally on how US activists can more effectively support Palestinians

www.laborpolitics.com

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Eric Blanc @ericblanc.bsky.social · 9d

"To help cut off US arms to Israel we'd have to more frequently work with people who don’t agree with us on everything. More leftists have to leave their comfort zone of being a powerless opposition, protesting on the sidelines, expressing outrage online"

www.laborpolitics.com/p/ultra-left...

Ultra-Leftism Won't Help Free Palestine

My interview with Bashir Abu-Manneh & Hoda Mitwally on how US activists can more effectively support Palestinians

www.laborpolitics.com

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 9d

Love that 31 minutos Tiny Desk has over 3 million views in barely a day and a half

youtu.be/UEqTIwRrWvA?...

31 Minutos: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Neel Shelat @shelatneel.bsky.social · 9d

Norwegian Football Federation President and UEFA ExCo member Lise Klaveness confirms that there was "real movement" regarding a UEFA meeting regarding Israel's participation in football, but that it cooled down after Trump's peace plan proposal at the Play The Game 2025 Conference.

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 9d

*whispers* there never was an exodus

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 10d

"The US has an obligation to protect its citizens abroad and must act immediately," says a congressional letter Trump and Rubio to demand that Israel release the Americans it detained while intercepting the Global Sumud Flotilla.

House Dems Demand Trump, Rubio Free Sumud Flotilla Americans Held by Israel

California Democrats, led by Congressman Ro Khanna, demand that President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio secure the release of Americans from the Global Sumud Flotilla detained by Israel.

www.commondreams.org

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Tom Bogert @tombogert.bsky.social · 10d

BREAKING: Columbus Crew midfielder and MLS legend Darlington Nagbe is retiring after the 2025 MLS season, per sources.

Nagbe, 35, is a four-time MLS Cup winner (2015, 2018, 2020, 2023) with three clubs (Portland, Atlanta, Columbus).

One of MLS's best-ever midfielders 👏

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 10d

I'm usually a scold for sharing headlines w no link, but the piece is inessential - exactly who you'd go to (Ron Radosh and Joshua Muravchik) if your rolodex is outdated and you want a "modern socialism is bad" piece.

NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 10d

We wanted to understand Democratic Socialists of America. So we talked to two old guys who voted for Trump. (Yes, this is literally the article.)

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Hockey Out of Context Loves Canada @nhloutofcontext.bsky.social · 13d

Looks like that dumbass FBI Director got fooled on the other app. We really live in the worst timeline
Credit to @mikebartner on the other app.

BREAKING: Sources tell me the Islanders have agreed on a handshake deal/extension with Matthew Schaefer at 7x10.5M set to kick in for the 2028-2029 season.

Smart move by Darche to get it done now. His franchise defenseman is locked up for the next 11 years

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Christian Araos @christianaraos.bsky.social · 13d

dorks in shambles.

Himbos, bros, jocks, we back.

victoria zeller (buy ONE OF THE BOYS) @dirtbagqueer.rocks · 13d

you gotta have someone in your life who will take you aside and tell you no

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