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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 2h

“The dumbness of our fascist enemies is the only thing saving us from full on fascism right now.”

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social breaks down Antifa, the Right’s boogeyman, and who the original fascists are. Spoiler alert: Churchill and FDR.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21h

ICE is recklessly throwing tear gas into our neighborhoods and busy streets, including near children at school and CPD officers.

The Trump Administration must stop their deployment of dangerous chemical weapons into the air of peaceful American communities.

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T. Greg "Antifa General Counsel (Retired)" Doucette @gregdoucette.bsky.social · 1d

This is yet another reminder that the "you can just walk around with your papers and be fine!" is a lie: the cops routinely claim whatever documentation you provide is invalid

It's racism all the way down

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

"During the encounter, Greeley said they told her she 'doesn’t look like' a Greeley."

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Chicago Tribune: Greeley, who was born at Illinois Masonic hospital and is adopted, carries a copy of her passport just in case she runs into federal agents.

“I am Latina and I am a service worker,” Greeley said. “I fit the description of what they’re looking for now.”

During the encounter, Greeley said they told her she “doesn’t look like” a Greeley.

“They said this isn’t real, they kept telling me I’m lying, I’m a liar,” Greeley recalled. “I told them to look in the rest of my wallet, I have my credit cards, my insurance.”

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

"During the encounter, Greeley said they told her she 'doesn’t look like' a Greeley."

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 1d

If men with guns and masks tried to pull me out of my car, I'd fight back. Courts should reject any claims by the government that this is aggression by the person being detained, resisting arrest, or that they're a flight risk.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 1d

Farmers grow what they grow because of farm policy.

We don’t need all the soy and corn that we grow, but those are the commodities that receive subsidies and markets.

If we want something better, if we want to heal the Earth and grow food, now is the time to do it.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a start. Keep making phone calls to keep partisan politics out of airport safety PSAs.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 1d

Multiple airports are now announcing they will refuse to play Kristi Noem’s government-funded video blaming “Democrats” for the government shutdown.

“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.

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Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 2d

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3d

“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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New Scientist @newscientist.com · 3d

Autism may have subtypes that differ in their genetics and how the condition presents.

Autism may have subtypes that are genetically distinct from each other

Autism may exist in multiple forms, with the condition's genetics and signs differing according to the age at diagnosis

www.newscientist.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 3d

Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org

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Apoorva Mandavilli @apoorvanyt.bsky.social · 4d

The mass layoffs of federal workers on Friday night swept up the top two leaders of the federal measles response team, those working on Ebola and dozens of other infectious disease experts
(Gift article)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/h...

C.D.C. Layoffs Included 2 Top Measles Experts Amid Rising Cases

www.nytimes.com

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Blake Emerson @blakeprof.bsky.social · 4d

One of the under-observed parts of the last several years is the switch where wealthy donors claims directive authority over university policy. So they think Trump’s efforts of undermine academic freedom promote their own control. It’s a symptom of oligarchy, and how oligarchy gives way to Tyranny.

Joey Fishkin @fishkin.bsky.social · 10d

The Times' coverage of Rowan's role has been remarkable. It is sad to me that after forcing his alma mater, Penn, to oust a really good president for incredibly poor reasons, Rowan's megalomanical next thought was "maybe the federal government should do this everywhere" and they're actually trying.

The Billionaire Behind Trump’s Deal for Universities

www.nytimes.com

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 4d

Hey, friends. I have back-to-back events this weekend!

I’d love to see you in Caroll, IA on Saturday or Marshall, MO on Sunday.

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Missouri Independent @missouriindependent.com · 5d

Federal judge rules against ICE in the warrantless arrests of 11 KC-area workers #moleg #mogov via @thebeacon.bsky.social

Federal judge rules against ICE in the warrantless arrests of 11 KC-area workers • Missouri Independent

The decision has implications affecting the treatment of immigrants suspected of civil immigration violations in six midwestern states

missouriindependent.com

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 7d

If you are a federal worker, there are several credit unions and other financial institutions that are offering zero interest loans during the government shutdown.

Please go to my website for more information: www.sanders.senate.gov/resources-fo...

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 7d

Help candidates like me! Go to WellmanforMO(dot)com to donate and volunteer! Follow @wellmanformo now! We could use your help getting out of the gate strong. Join our movement at Team Wellman! #missouri #moleg #Congress #MO2 #teamwellman secure.actblue.com/donate/fwhom...

Donate to Fred Wellman

Show your support with a contribution.

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 7d

Today, Senator Kaine and I will force the Senate to vote on the administration’s decision to blow up ships in the Caribbean.

If a president can unilaterally put people or groups on a list and kill them, there is no meaningful limit to his use of force.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 8d

My statement on the two-year anniversary of the horrific Hamas terrorist attack against Israel and Netanyahu's ongoing war against the Palestinian people:

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 13d

From 1939-1945 German officers also listened to speeches from civilians about how the laws of war didn’t apply to them. And then they participated in the Holocaust, starved millions of prisoners of war, destroyed villages and cities, and were defeated.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15d

Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."

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Pat Ryan @pkryan.bsky.social · 20d

I refuse to let MAGA wrap themselves in the flag while destroying the freedoms I risked my life to defend.

I’m launching Patriot PAC to build the bench of servant leaders to win up and down the ballot and ACTUALLY DELIVER for the American people.

www.politico.com/news/2025/09...

Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan launches PAC to boost 'patriotic' candidates

The swing seat House member’s group is stirring talk of higher office as Democrats struggle nationally.

www.politico.com

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 14d

I'm running in MO-2 where I grew up. Learn more about our people focused campaign at @wellmanformo and donate to help us win back one of the most vulnerable seats in Congress. We are running everywhere in the district and need your help. secure.actblue.com/donate/fwhom...

Donate to Fred Wellman

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DT @dtstl.bsky.social · 16d

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FEMA Is Paralyzed. Disaster-Torn Communities Are Paying the Price.

St. Louis’s tornado was months ago, but it’s still waiting for hundreds of millions in federal recovery funds to arrive. It’s part of Trump’s plan to shift responsibility to the states and shrink the ...

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 16d

SCOOP / UPDATE — Disney saw more than 1.7 million total paid streaming cancelations during the period 9/17-9/23, a Disney source confirms to me. The total includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 22d

NEW — I wrote about my confirmed scoop from last night that Disney hastened Kimmel's return because of a planned Disney+ streaming price increase announcement coming on Tuesday:

Kimmel reinstatement preempted Disney+ price increase

The Handbasket reported first Monday evening on Bluesky

www.thehandbasket.co

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