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E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 13h

Want to improve your writing? The second in my series of lessons is now posted at Write Up:
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Define your audience

Want to write more clearly? Stop writing for "everyone" and start writing for someone.

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E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 13h

Pete Buttigieg is definitely running in 2028.
petebuttigieg.substack.com/p/the-cost-o...

The Cost of Trump’s Politicization of the Military

They’ve crossed one line after another since January - and we must not become numb to the mounting damage to our military and national security.

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utopia deferred @utopia-defer.red · 1d

this is an incredibly ominous beginning to a future with a largely carved out federal emergency response system

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 1d

Millions came out for the last #NoKings protests.

These will be even bigger.

They want to scare people into not showing up.

Show up. Exercise your Constitutional rights. Be in community with all those who believe in democracy.

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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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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 3d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
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Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 3d

After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 4d

BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, DUCKWORTH were just denied entrance to the Broadview ICE Facility in Illinois, unable to conduct constitutional role of oversight.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 4d

Seen in Maywood, Illinois

Handwritten sign on parked car dash that reads ZIP TYING CHILDREN IS FUCKING WRONG

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Yonah Freemark @yonahfreemark.com · 4d

Appears the Trump admin’s reduction in force has hit housing hard this evening.

Reports that all CDFI fund staff have been let go. HUD appears to have lost 442 staff.

Yet another federal cut that will make providing affordable housing in the US all the more challenging.

Reports that all staff of CDFI Fund have been let go

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Guggenheim Collection @guggenheim.bsky.social · 4d

Levels by Vasily Kandinsky, 1929
https://botfrens.com/collections/212/contents/137781

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York
Solomon R. Guggenheim Founding Collection

© 2016 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York/ADAGP, Paris

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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TheRoadie. @roadie63.bsky.social · 4d

I just watched the video of the Portland Cop threatening to arrest an ICE agent if they drive their truck through a crowd. Now I see this where the General of the Oregon National Guard says if they get called up they will protect the protesters. People are fed up.
www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

Oregon general’s testimony that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters’ gains traction online

Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold made the comments to state lawmakers Sept. 30, and they drew notice on social media this week.

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E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 4d

Right there with you, sister

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 4d

Qatar gave Trump the luxury 747 that he wanted and now we are LETTING THEM BUILD A MILITARY BASE ON US SOIL

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 4d

Announcement: New England has officially entered puffy vests season.

E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 6d

Massachusetts Avenue.

Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 6d

What’s the word where you’re from that, when pronounced exactly as it looks, identifies a tourist immediately?

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E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 6d

I was JUST in Newark, DE this weekend!

E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 6d

Alert @nytpitchbot.bsky.social that it has been replaced.

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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 6d

The day Trump declares that he "took the freedom of speech away," we get polling showing that even 40% of Republicans think that Trump's improperly punished people who say things he disagrees with.
www.pbump.net/o/even-2-in-...

Even 2 in 5 Republicans understand Trump is impeding free speech

It's not often the case that you will be working on a quick article about something only to have the president of the United States directly validate your thesis. But it happens occasionally, particul...

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E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 6d

The latest issue of "How to be American" is out! YOU know that this Supreme Court won't save us ... but not everyone does. Forward to your friends who are not as steeped in politics and history as we are here.

howtobeamerican.substack.com/p/this-supre...

This Supreme Court won't save us

Part I: How many Constitutions has the United States had?

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Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 7d

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 7d

NEW: I spoke to clergy and faith leaders who've joined protests at the Chicago-area ICE facility.

Three say they've been shot with pepper balls, sometimes while praying.

All say ICE is also violating their religious freedom, and one is arguing it in court. religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

Religious protesters say ICE threatens religious freedom in Chicago

(RNS) — Despite potential danger, religious leaders and faith activists have been a visible presence at Chicago-area ICE protests, some waving signs with slogans such as ‘Love thy neighbor’ and ‘Who w...

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 8d

Gabriele Münter (1877-1962), German Expressionist painter who was at the forefront of the Munich avant-garde in the early 20th century #WomensArt

Painting of a sunrise or sunset over an island in silhouette on a calm sea under a dramatic gold, red and purple sky, viewed from a green shore

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E.J. Graff @ejgraff.bsky.social · 8d

Thank God some organization still has guts and ethics

Jameel Jaffer @jameeljaffer.bsky.social · 8d

It's a pretty big deal that the NYC Bar Association--one of the most prominent and respected bar associations in the country--is accusing the President of ordering the "unlawful summary execution," i.e. murder--of civilians in violation of US and international law. www.nycbar.org/press-releas...

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