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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 1h

Announcing the Governors Public Health Alliance.

We can no longer rely on what's coming out of Washington, D.C., but our states are coming together to unequivocally state that science still matters.

We will work together to safeguard public health and strengthen preparedness.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 9h

Fifteen Democratic governors formed a public health alliance to counter federal agency turmoil under the Trump administration. The alliance aims to monitor disease outbreaks, establish policy guidance and buy vaccines.

Democratic governors form state public health alliance to counter RFK Jr.

The Governors Public Health Alliance would counter federal health agencies under President Donald Trump as an independent hub to monitor diseases and prepare for emergencies.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 5h

what is an el dente matzo ball?

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Humor For Resistance @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 8h

John Fugelsang

JD Vance is a fusion of every kid that vanished on the Wonka Factory tour.

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V. Murr @vmurr.bsky.social · 9h

This.

"Regardless of what you think about any individual person, food assistance should not be predicated on meeting your personal definition of deserving. People shouldn’t have to perform feats of social worth to get food; in our incredibly wealthy society, people should just get food."

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 9h

Oh, by the way, I wrote in @thenation.com about how Trump is condeming millions of Americans to hunger this Thanksigiving with his accelarated timeline of adding work requirements for SNAP benefits.
I also discussed how work requirements provably don't work, for the neoliberals in your life.

Trump Has Just Condemned More Americans to Hunger

The administration’s decision to fast-track a bunch of changes to food stamps—including new work requirements—is as stupid as it is cruel.

www.thenation.com

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 5h

Good on Brown U. This is the way.

Lily Mason @lilymasonphd.bsky.social · 5h

This “deal” is impossible to sign. You have to promise to protect freedom of speech and also to prohibit faculty from “belittling conservative ideas.” There is no way to comply.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6h

Breaking News: Brown University became the second college to reject a White House deal offering preferential treatment for federal grants.

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Rep. Janelle Bynum @bynum.house.gov · 7h

Instead of coming to the table to work on a deal that centers the American people, Speaker Johnson canceled votes AGAIN this week.

I stand ready to get to work to lower costs and protect healthcare – just waiting on you, Mr. Speaker.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 5h

(AP) — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.

@apnews.com
apnews.com/article/pent...

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 6h

Of course.

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

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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Jessica Kant @jessdkant.bsky.social · 13h

Agent lobs a gas canister into a residential neighborhood in Illinois for no discernible reason, gassing dozens of neighbors including a baby. The comfort with which they deploy weapons of war is unreal.

Source: www.reddit.com/r/illinois/s...

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Senator Ruben Gallego @gallego.senate.gov · 8h

Mike Johnson is covering up for pedophiles. I won't stop saying it.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 72 of the last 84 days.

Epstein Shutdown.

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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari @repyassansari.bsky.social · 7h

I sat in the room with Mike Johnson as Epstein’s survivors told their stories. He looked them in the eyes and promised accountability.

Now he’s blocking the vote to release the files. Swear in Congresswoman-elect @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social—now.

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NewsCurrentNow @newscurrentnow.com · 7h

🚨BREAKING: Arizona AG Kris Mayes warns she’ll sue Speaker Mike Johnson if he doesn’t seat Adelita Grijalva —It’s the final signature to force a full house vote. Justice must be served for the victims. No more excuses. No more cover-ups. Swear her in now. The TRUTH demands it.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 6h

House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted Tuesday that he would not swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva until Democrats relent and end the government shutdown.

Grijalva, speaking alongside Democrats, including Sen. Mark Kelly, on Wednesday, said the delay “is not procedural. It’s intentional.” 🧵

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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 6h

There have been plenty of jokes about Republicans forgetting who was president in 2020, but the party’s habit of forgetting about the Jan. 6 attack is far less funny.

Speaker Mike Johnson, I’m looking in your direction. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

The Jan. 6 attack gets in the way of Republican Party talking points (again)

There have been jokes about Republicans forgetting who was president in 2020, but the GOP’s habit of forgetting about the Jan. 6 attack is far less funny.

www.msnbc.com

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 6h

I'll be there. Just an All American middle aged mama who loves her country. No one pays me. FU Mike Johnson.
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 6h

Mike Johnson says anyone participating in the No Kings rallies this weekend to protest the corrupt and authoritarian Trump regime is a Hamas supporter or Antifa. B

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 6h

No money for healthcare, no money for veterans, no money for farmers. But good news: Trump just doubled Argentina’s bailout to $40 billion.

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 1d

The biggest threat in Portland is getting caught in the the middle of an inflatable frog–unicorn dance-off.

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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 1d

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is breaking ranks to scold GOP leadership for keeping the House closed for business throughout the shutdown, reported the Huffington Post on Tuesday.

'Been almost a month!' Republican calls out GOP leaders for keeping House shuttered

Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is breaking ranks to scold GOP leadership for keeping the House closed for business throughout the shutdown, reported the Huffington Post on Tuesday.Kiley stood on the House floor during the so-called "pro-forma" session, where another lawmaker banged the gavel as a technical...

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 6h

this is so fucking stupid

Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 6h

"Open carry" at Publix supermarket: The perfect scenario for a verbal dispute over the last bag of Oreos to turn into a shootout.

Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 6h

Massachusetts hates Trump.

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Iced Coffee Regular @icedcoffeeregular.bsky.social · 6h

such a bummer - booooo

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 7h

I can’t decide between frog or dinosaur.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 9h

This is the same Speaker who has repeatedly refused to put up the congressionally-mandated plaque honoring the Capitol Police members who were viciously assaulted by MAGA goons on January 6th.

We've seen your deeds, you oily liar.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Blue Axeman @blueaxeman.bsky.social · 7h

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