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Dale Denwalt @denwalt.bsky.social · 9d

Retired Army Sgt. Brian Wofford spoke to me this morning at the Oklahoma City #NoKings protest. Didn’t expect him to be carrying his DD214 so I asked some warmup questions like when he got out and whether his injury was service-related.

He paused while describing the car bomb in Iraq to say this:

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Stan Alluisi @salluisi.bsky.social · 10d

No Kings rally in Durant, Oklahoma, population ~19,000.

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GulfofKansas @jboy46.bsky.social · 10d

Let’s make it better!! No Kings rally Topeka Ks. #nokings

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Alejandro Alvarez @aletakesphotos.bsky.social · 10d

No Kings protest kicking off in Washington, D.C. Here’s the view down Pennsylvania Avenue from near the front. Street is totally packed for blocks.

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 27d

Everyone should read this devastating report: Trump’s sabotage of USAID stranded lifesaving medicines — fueling chaos and leaving children to die.

His policies are destroying our reputation and influence overseas and literally killing kids. No words.

Trump’s USAID pause stranded lifesaving drugs. Children died waiting.

USAID antimalarial and HIV supplies valued at nearly $140 million were delayed in the first half of the year or not delivered at all due to the Trump administration’s foreign aid pause, The Post found...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Sep 26

Yesterday, Meta unveiled a new "feed" on its platforms that will exclusively feature AI-generated videos.

This overshadowed another big announcement...

On Tuesday, Meta launched a super new PAC geared towards electing politicians that will block any AI regulation.

Hello?

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · Sep 25

Indianapolis residents have shut down a proposed Google data center.

The tech giant wanted to build a massive 500 acre facility, but people got organized and stopped them.

The $1 billion data center would've used one million gallons of water a day.

www.youtube.com/shorts/bhOHy...

Indianapolis killed this Google data center. It would have used 1 million gallons of water per day.

YouTube video by More Perfect Union

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Dance Against DOGE 🕺💃 @mel2lou.bsky.social · Sep 26

The Trump regime dropped a memo.📝
We’re dropping beats, banners, and truth.💣

Join the joyful protest Sept 27 in D.C.
Because we’re not scared — we’re organizing.✊
www.mobilize.us/indivisible/... #PowerInJoy #TrumpCantDance @tesla-takedown.bsky.social

Captain Beats dropping beats in Georgetown.
Text: Trump dropped a memo, we're dropping beats.
Tesla Takedown, Saturdays, 11am - 1pm
Washington, DC

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · Sep 3

America now has more unemployed people than job openings for the first time since April 2021.

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Seana W @drumpkin.bsky.social · Aug 30

Dog Life #sinkwad #doglyfe #saturday

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Aid on the Hill @aidonthehill.bsky.social · Aug 11

Since February, Aid on the Hill has become a leading grassroots voice for U.S. foreign aid, all powered by volunteers.

‼️ Now we need your help. ‼️

We are fundraising to support our core operations and provide modest stipends to the former USAID staff and implementers leading this work.

Donate | Aid On The Hill

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Matt Pearce @mattdpearce.com · Aug 12

AI is going to transform journalism! (I’m going to create lower editorial standards and claim it’s not actually journalism in order to justify the actual output)

www.niemanlab.org/2025/08/poli...

Politico’s recent AI experiments shouldn’t be subject to newsroom editorial standards, its editors testify

In a July arbitration hearing, Politico faced allegations that two generative AI tools violated its union contract.

www.niemanlab.org

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Kris Brown | President, @BradyUnited.org @krisbrown.bradyunited.org · Jul 18

At a time when families across America grieve loved ones lost by gun violence, Don, Jr. is building a business (“GrabAGun”) on the reckless idea that firearms should be impulse purchases no different than sneakers. He’s also selling a deadly lie: that gun ownership is a right without responsibility.

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The Last Mile with USAID @thelastmileusaid.bsky.social · Jul 10

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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · Jun 27

not a single person's job, not a single grant, will be saved by surrendering instead of fighting. ask columbia.

Emily Swafford @elswafford.bsky.social · Jun 27

I don’t know what his resignation letter said, but this was his message to the UVa community.

Update from President Ryan
UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA
To the University community:
I am writing, with a very heavy heart, to let you know that I have submitted my resignation as President of the University of Virginia
To make a long story short, I am inclined to fight for what I believe in, and I believe deeply in this University. But I cannot make a unilateral decision to fight the federal government in order to save my own job.
To do so would not only be quixotic but appear selfish and self-centered to the hundreds of employees who would lose their jobs, the researchers who would lose their funding, and the hundreds of students who could lose financial aid or have their visas withheld. This is especially true because I had decided that next year would be my last, for reasons entirely separate from this episode—including the fact that we concluded our capital campaign and have implemented nearly all of the major initiatives in our strategic plan.

be my last, for reasons entirely separate from this episode-including the fact that we concluded our capital campaign and have implemented nearly all of the major initiatives in our strategic plan.
While there are very important principles at play here, I would at a very practical level be fighting to keep my job for one more year while knowingly and willingly sacrificing others in this community. If this were not so distinctly tied to me personally, I may have pursued a different path. But I could not in good conscience cause real and direct harm to my colleagues and our students in order to preserve my own position.
It has been an honor to be your President.
Thanks for the outpouring of support over the last few days and weeks. My deepest gratitude to all of the faculty, staff, students, and alumni, who make this University and this community both great and good. This was an excruciatingly difficult decision, and I am heartbroken to be leaving this way.
Best,
Jim
Jim Ryan
President

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Seana W @drumpkin.bsky.social · Jun 22

Men who have never been held accountable become outraged when faced with consequences their actions.

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ACLU @aclu.org · Jun 14

President Trump is trying to write himself a blank check to use the military to stifle dissent and target immigrants anywhere in the country.

Tell your members of Congress to take action NOW.

Tell Congress: No Troops on Our Streets

President Trump has deployed thousands of National Guard and federal troops into our communities in response to Angelenos protesting the dangerous and cruel ICE raids across LA. Tell Congress: No troo...

action.aclu.org

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