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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 19h

Remember when you tried to tell us “the younger generations don’t think that way.” And “the young people will save us.” There are a lot of great, humane, decent, bright young people out there. But there are also a lot of these young people. And they’re not going anywhere.

Erin Maye Quade @erinmayequade.bsky.social · 1d

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 16h

You gently run your hand through the rack. You can feel it—pure cotton, rich wool, Irish linen. The plump buttonholes are handsewn; the buttons attached with a firm shank. You flip the price tag over. It's affordable

You buy the jacket and go home, which is only 15 mins away. Your apt is $600/month

Headline reads: Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotic for adult users.

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Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 1d

A little thread 🧵 to the strange "EAT CROW!" crowd, who seem to think every person left of Genghis Khan is incapable of giving credit to Trump and direct much of their triumphalism to this fictional group: Most people I know, who are critical of Trump, have given him credit for getting us here. 1/

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Dan Mihalopoulos @dmihalopoulos.bsky.social · 1d

This version is confirmed, by Hoffman Estates police, puncturing the official DHS statement.

At this point, there is a statement from DHS re 🧊 activities in the Chicago area that’s refuted in similar fashion on nearly a daily basis at a minimum over the past week

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 1d

Despite what some, including at DHS, are claiming, this video isn’t from a year ago in Chicago. It was Friday in Hoffman Estates, in my district, a street I’ve walked myself. It appears to show a child being violently detained by ICE. It’s real, and I’m demanding accountability.

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

He supported America’s war, escaped Afghanistan and started a family in the U.S.

Then ICE arrested him.

If he is deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him.

America saved him from the Taliban. Trump wants to send him back.

He supported America’s war, escaped Afghanistan and started a family in the U.S. Then ICE arrested him. If he is deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 1d

Unbelievable story of Afghan refugee, a highly vetted fluent English speaker who helped the US against the Taliban and now lives here with his US citizen kids, declared “illegal” and perhaps about to be shipped home by the Trump admin to his likely death

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 1d

He supported America’s war, escaped Afghanistan and started a family in the U.S.

Then ICE arrested him.

If he is deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him.

America saved him from the Taliban. Trump wants to send him back.

He supported America’s war, escaped Afghanistan and started a family in the U.S. Then ICE arrested him. If he is deported, he expects the Taliban to kill him.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

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EllieD @ellie04.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a link to the schedule for today 😊

www.bbc.com/audio/schedu...

BBC Audio | World Service | Schedules

View the daily broadcast schedule for World Service. Find out what's on now and what's up next, or see schedules up to 7 days ahead.

www.bbc.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

Authoritarianism is a cancer. And it's growing, metastasizing. In America. Now.

YOU are the cure. Do your part and join us on Saturday.

Do it for your country. For the Constitution. For your freedoms.

While you still can.

@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social

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Miranda 🖤🤍💜 @doomscroling.bsky.social · 2d

Friendly reminder: "I was just following orders" didn't protect those who faced the Nuremberg trials who had once dragged crying women and children from their homes from the consequences of their actions.

#Pinks

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.

When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.

The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 1d

Make sense of the world with one essential conversation, every weekend.

Subscribe to The Mishal Husain Show wherever you get your podcasts: bloom.bg/3Jbh5GR

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David Tomkins @davidctomkins.bsky.social · 2d

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.
#climatecrisis #tippingpoint #auspol www.leeds.ac.uk/news/article...

‘New reality’ as world reaches first climate tipping point

Researchers in Leeds have joined experts from across the world in warning that Earth is reaching the first of many climate tipping points that will cause catastrophic harm without urgent action.

www.leeds.ac.uk

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EllieD @ellie04.bsky.social · 1d

Listen to World Service Radio instead. Excellent global news coverage interspersed with documentary science and arts programming. And podcasts. Really worth it.
And you can do other stuff while listening 😊

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 1d

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 1d

ICE is terrorizing people in the United States of America. Why would you call it anything else? That's exactly what it is.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 1d

Today we honor the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—past and present.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Otto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 2d

All perfectly normal

Simon Gosden @simongosden.bsky.social · 2d

www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/t...

Tommy Robinson told police ‘not a chance bruv’ when asked for mobile pin. He had more than £13,000 and 1,900 euros in cash with him, told officers he was driving his silver Bentley to Benidorm for a couple of days when he was stopped. As you do!

Tommy Robinson told police ‘not a chance bruv’ when asked for mobile pin, court told

Tommy Robinson, 42, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, is standing trial after being charged under the terrorism act

www.standard.co.uk

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Keys for Liberty @demskeys.bsky.social · 2d

The so-called peace President has doubled the government expenditure for pepperballs and non-lethal rounds to be used against Americans exercising their First Amendment Rights.

#NoKings

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Alice Roberts @profaliceroberts.bsky.social · 2d

I’m sure they didn’t mean to eliminate the woman in this image.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

"Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children." —MLK Jr.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2d

Soon it will be show us your papers. This must stop.

A tweet by James Surowiecki replying to David J. Bier. Surowiecki asks, “Where in the Immigration and Nationality Act does it say that US citizens have to prove that they're citizens or else be arrested?” The quoted tweet by Bier reads, “ICE agents to US citizen: Turn around or you're getting the dog,” accompanied by a photo of a man wearing a face mask and standing near vehicles at night.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 3d

I’m horrified to hear that two people were kidnapped by ICE in Evanston this morning.

There’s a protest at Home Depot shortly. We’ll be delivering water and supplies to protesters — I hope you’ll join us in standing with our community.

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Natalie Haynes @nataliehaynes.bsky.social · 5d

Want more Strong Message Here? The longer version of yesterday’s episode is available as a podcast now!

🎧 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...

Repetition, Repetition, Repetition (with Natalie Haynes)

Podcast Episode · Strong Message Here · 09/10/2025 · 30m

podcasts.apple.com

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