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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 12m

“In 2024, investigative reporters uncovered a massive data trove that revealed a global surveillance tool called Altamides.”

“It had tracked thousands of people—politicians, journalists, celebrities, activists—using their cell phone numbers.”

This Secret Tech Tracked World Leaders, a Vatican Enemy, and Maybe You

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 17m

The Democrats will need to use their legislative powers to rein in an out-of-control conservative majority on the Supreme Court that believes it’s accountable to no one but itself.

AOC: Supreme Court 'paving the path to authoritarianism'

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 15h

I will cut adrift—I will sit on pavements and drink coffee—I will dream; I will take my mind out of its iron cage and let it swim—this fine October.

- Virginia Woolf
#Womensart

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 1h

“…on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said she believed the plaintiffs in the case have demonstrated that what the administration has done — using the lapse in government spending to implement layoffs — is ‘both illegal and in excess of authority and is arbitrary and capricious.’”

Judge pauses shutdown layoffs at more than 30 federal agencies

In a hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Susan Illston said the layoffs have brought a human cost that cannot be tolerated.

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Christopher 🔵 🏳️‍🌈 🌊 @cderouen.bsky.social · 22h

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moonchildjs.bsky.social @moonchildjs.bsky.social · 21h

Tax the rich.

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Holly Anderson 🍇 @hollyanderson.bsky.social · 4h

you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you

Screenshot of a Facebook post featuring three of the Portland protesters wearing inflatable frog costumes with the following text:

Episcopalians on Facebook
Elizabeth Rose Elrod • 22h •
Exodus 8:2-6
"But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs...
The frogs shall come up on you and on your people and on all your officials."

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WUTF-TV @wutf.bsky.social · 2h

Trump Grabs Himself by the Neck-Pussy

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

“Number of Texas Guardsmen sent home from Chicago for being out of shape has gone up”

They did these guys a favor by letting them return to their families and lives instead of walking around uselessly in Chicago.

Number of out-of-shape Texas Guardsmen sent home from Chicago goes up

The Texas National Guard said seven soldiers "who did not meet mission requirements" were called back home. Previously, the number was pegged at four.

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

“A judge ruled that Rep. Cory Mills, who has said ‘we must stop the left’s attack on women,’ poses a risk to his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States.”

Republi-cons are serious about tax cuts for the rich — everything else is performative to keep the rubes voting for them.

Judge finds anti-trans Republican Florida Congressman Cory Mills to be a danger to women

A judge ruled that Rep. Cory Mills, who has said “we must stop the left’s attack on women,” poses a risk to his ex-girlfriend, the reigning Miss United States.

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

“JB Pritzker Compares Trump’s ICE Crackdown to Nazi Germany”

JB Pritzker compares Trump’s ICE crackdown to Nazi Germany

Pritzker likened Trump’s ICE tactics to Nazi Germany, warning of creeping authoritarianism in U.S. cities.

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

“Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers were observed flying inside the Maiquetía Flight Information Region north of Los Roques, Venezuela, on Wednesday afternoon, as tensions between Washington and Caracas continued to build.”

Trump wants to be a “war president” before the midterms.

American B-52 bombers in the air near Venezuela

Multiple U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers were observed flying north of Los Roques, Venezuela, on Wednesday afternoon, as tensions between Washington and Caracas continued to build.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20h

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

“Furious MAGA Customers Say They Got ‘Scammed’ by Trump Watches”

Morons…

Furious MAGA Customers Say They Got ‘Scammed’ by Trump Watches

The majority of reviewers on Trustpilot gave Trump Watches one star.

www.thedailybeast.com

godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 5h

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IHIP News: 🚨 LEAKED Texts EXPOSE Young Trump Staffer's 'I Love Hitler' Chat!!

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 8h

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 9h

“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”

Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents

‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 8h

Talk about indoctrination…

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 5h

Jack Smith should not testify before Jordan and the Republi-cons. They’re trying to set “the Comey Trap,” wherein, no matter what Smith says, Jordan will refer him to the DOJ for perjury (entrapment through process) so Trump can have him indicted — pound of flesh paid.

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

NEW: Jim Jordan wants to question Jack Smith about his search of Mar-a-Lago, but Merrick Garland executed that search months before Jack Smith was even appointed. One of several lies in this letter demanding Jack Smith's testimony. judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 21h

An extraordinary new policy from the Defense Department that equates basic reporting methods to criminal activity has prompted a revolt among Pentagon journalists that could leave the nation's largest agency and the world's largest military without a press corps.

'Without precedent': Virtually all news outlets reject restrictive Pentagon press policy

The policy would force news organizations to refrain from publishing material not approved by the military. Media lawyers say it violates the 1st Amendment.

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Elseagee 🟧 🌊 🌊 🌊🎨 🎸 @elseagee.bsky.social · 1d

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 19h

Tomorrow the Supreme Court will hear arguments in the most important redistricting and voting rights case of the term. Democracy Docket isn't just covering it for the day. It has been covering this case for years.

Support its vital work to help keep you informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 8h

Here’s your reminder that one of DHS’s main jobs is disaster response, not cutting promos about terrorizing immigrants. Thousands have been displaced. Where’s Trump? Where’s Kristi Noem? Where’s FEMA?

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Mariah 🇺🇸🦋🇺🇸🦋🇺🇸🦋 @mariahbrown.bsky.social · 8h

🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Former DOJ Prosecutor Ryan Crosswell Blows the Whistle on Trump’s Corrupt Justice Department!

Thank you, Ryan Crosswell, for having the courage to stand up and tell the truth when so many stay silent.

And shame on the GOP for letting this corruption happen on their watch. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 8h

“Arguments by former Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey that abortion regulations do not cause ‘irreparable harm’ to patients is ‘disingenuous,’ an appeals court concluded”

Missouri appeals court rules against attorney general, allows abortions to continue • Missouri Independent

A Missouri appeals court unanimously rejected arguments by the attorney general that abortion regulations do not cause "irreparable harm."

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