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ndweiss @11tulips.bsky.social · 11h

This is how we do it

#RefuseAndReject

Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 11h

CNN, Fox News, NPR, Newsmax, and over a dozen other outlets refuse to accept the Trump regime’s demands on restricting Pentagon reporting: “The public has a right to know how the government and military are operating.”

US news outlets reject Pentagon press access policy

At least 20 news organizations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, warning of the potential for less comprehensive coverage of the world’s most powerful military ahead of a Tuesday deadline to accept new restrictions.

www.reuters.com

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Lynda @lynda1225.bsky.social · 11h

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 14h

The crash of 1929 remains the most significant—and largely misunderstood—financial disaster in modern history. And few people today “perceive the remarkable parallels between that era and today’s political and economic climate,” Andrew Ross Sorkin writes.

The Lesson of 1929

Debt is the almost singular through line behind every major financial crisis.

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End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 14h

With Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Representative Steven Horsford, Representative Pramila Jayapal, Representative @jameswalkinshaw.bsky.social, Representative-elect @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social, and ECU // LAV President @tiffanymuller.bsky.social.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 14h

Trump bailed out Argentina, who then undercut US farmers by selling their soybeans to China, who used be our biggest customer for soybeans before Trump drove them away with his tariffs.

This is Trump 3D chess in action.

Arrogance, Ignorance and Idiocy.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 14h

Just trying to imagine what Republicans would’ve done if, say, the head of the California Democratic Party were accused of rape, while one of the state’s Democratic congressmen has his career ended by sex trafficking allegations and a second juggled multiple allegations of sexual harassment.

Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 14h

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“Florida Keys Party”

Florida's GOP power couple is embroiled in scandal

House report on former Rep.
Matt Gaetz reveals rampant sexual misconduct, drug use

Exclusive: Top Florida
GOP official was convicted in probe into his romantic involvement with
inmate during his time as jail employee

Judge grants ex-girlfriend restraining order against
Rep. Cory Mills

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 14h

I feel like we're going to have to do this with all of Tricia's lies.

www.thedailybeast.com/senior-ice-b...

Senior ICE Barbie Official Posts Totally False Information About Violent Arrest of Teen Girl

DHS communications lead Tricia McLaughlin made the false claim over a video that went viral.

www.thedailybeast.com

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 14h

Rose Byrne has done horror, historical epic, sci-fi, legal drama, comic-book fare, prestige miniseries, and a musical. After a decade and a half of comedic roles, she stars as a mother enduring a litany of misfortunes in “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.”

Rose Byrne Hits the Mother Lode

Between her new film, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You,” and her Apple TV+ series “Platonic,” the actress has created a diptych of stressed-out moms.

www.newyorker.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13h

Walking away with $20 billion of US taxpayer money so Scott Bessent’s Wall Street cronies don’t lose their investments in Argentina.

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Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 13h

"People often ask me what journalism I trust. So today I’m handing out letter grades to some major players." —Mark Jacob. www.stopthepresses.news/p/im-handing...

I’m handing out pro-democracy grades to the media

The Guardian gets an A, the NY Times gets a C, CBS gets an F

www.stopthepresses.news

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 13h

I had to listen to the audio to confirm it, but yes, as troops are being deployed to American cities, as masked goons are disappearing citizens from our streets, as ICE agents are shooting pepper balls at priests ... Mike Johnson thinks nude bicyclists are "the most threatening thing I've seen yet."

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 13h

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Sunday's naked bike ride in protest of the Portland ICE facility and and Trump troop deployment "the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet"

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13h

My good fiscal philosophy is that I care more about America than Argentina. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 19h

Q: How is this rescue package America first?

TRUMP: It's really meant to help a good financial philosophy where Argentina can be successful again

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 13h

Appalling. These awards have been so sullied by Trump.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 13h

President Trump posthumously honored conservative activist Charlie Kirk about a month after he was fatally shot. Kirk’s widow, who accepted the honor on his behalf, said Kirk would have probably run for president.

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 13h

Arrh. 😡

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 13h

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Beingsass @beingsass.bsky.social · 13h

Excellent as always from Roger Parloff...

"...Both sides have not, in fact, contributed to this problem. George W. Bush did not commit serial crimes in office. Barack Obama did not commit serial crimes in office. Joe Biden did not commit serial crimes in office."

Benjamin Wittes @benjaminwittes.lawfaremedia.org · 18h

The Situation, October 14, 2025
with the great @rparloff.bsky.social
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...

The Situation: Democracy Dies in Both Sides-ism

The Washington Post editorial on the Comey indictment was a failure of moral reasoning.

www.lawfaremedia.org

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Beingsass @beingsass.bsky.social · 20h

"Calling us Nazis incites violence." 🙄

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20h

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

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

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Steve Sawyer @stevesawyer12.bsky.social · 21h

Highly recommended if you want to have your fears about what’s happening in the UK reinforced, and feel just a teensy bit better about our Democratic leaders. The analysis/ranking of both US and UK anti-fascist opposition is quite interesting. Yes, this is a global movement.👇

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 16h

That’s beautiful Marya 😊.

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 20h

I think a Pooh theme for costumes on No Kings Day would be superb.

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 20h

This might give you a smile, ND and it comes with a hug from me 🫂.

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 19h

You bet!

Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 19h

I know. Supremely aggravating!

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 19h

Even the weather!

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 20h

I am replete with pumpkin pie but will enjoy seeing the family carving the huge ones for the front door for Halloween. It’s a lovely time of year in Canada. Our Thanksgiving is well/ timed.

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Jaki Chantler @jakichantler.bsky.social · 20h

I think a Pooh theme for costumes on No Kings Day would be superb.

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