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JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 16h

what a bunch of dip wads

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 19h

Sea of old white people is literally Fox News' key demo, though...

crooksandliars.bsky.social @crooksandliars.bsky.social · 19h

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MoveOn @moveon.org · 1d

BREAKING: Our crowd count estimate from the No Kings coalition responsible for planning today’s event is 7 MILLION nationwide.

7 MILLION of you gathered across the country to peacefully protest today.

2 million more than the first No Kings action in June.

Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 1d

It's official. Nearly 7 million people. Today is the single largest day of protest in American history. Americans from all corners of the country are standing up and saying #NoKings. This is what peaceful, patriotic protest looks like.

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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 1d

MSNBC's Vaughn Hillyard noting that TV can't fully capture the scale of the "No Kings" protests: "Forgive us, we only have so many boxes we can fix on the television screen, we know these are happening ALL over the place..."

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JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 1d

Representing in NJ.

JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 2d

Save us.

Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 2d

Trump on why he commuted the prison sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos:

“At least Santos had the Courage, Conviction, and Intelligence to ALWAYS VOTE REPUBLICAN!”

He’s not even trying to hide it.

JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 2d

I know this is catty but really can she not find a better plastic surgeon?

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JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 2d

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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 2d

So Suzy Weiss, the sister of new CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, was on CBS Mornings today to talk about The Free Press story on lab-grown diamonds.

"The shamelessness of getting her sister on set by week two is just, wow," one senior CBS News staffer told me.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAHy...

Why lab-grown diamonds are shaking up the jewelry industry

YouTube video by CBS Mornings

www.youtube.com

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 2d

TOMORROW is #NO_KINGS_DAY!!! Give me your Tired, your Poor, your Huddled Masses of Frogs, Unicorns, Pandas, T-Rexes, Mushrooms, Sharks, SpongeBobs & everyday Folks yearning to peacefully protest a clownishly incompetent buffoon of a Prez who, if there were any justice, would be in jail. 🤡
#BeThere

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

Trump’s EPA canceled a $20M flood protection grant for the area in May, calling it “wasteful DEI spending.”

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

Trump hosted a dinner this week for donors to his White House ballroom project.

Now he's heading to Mar-a-Lago to host a $1 million-per-person dinner for his super PAC.

Meanwhile, 700,000 federal employees are furloughed, with nearly as many working without pay due to his government shutdown.

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JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 2d

I literally cannot think of anything I would rather do.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 2d

This is that meritocracy I've heard so much about from this administration...

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 2d

The posts are part of a large cache of online messages that were deleted shortly before Platner launched his bid to defeat Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

“I don’t want people to judge me off the dumbest thing I said on the internet 12 years ago,” he said.

Maine Senate candidate downplayed sexual assault concerns in deleted posts

Democrat Graham Platner disavowed the comments in an interview with The Washington Post, saying, “I don’t want people to judge me off the dumbest thing I said on the internet 12 years ago.”

wapo.st

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d

Trump kills funding previously appropriated by Congress for one of the most important infrastructure projects in the country because it involves NY and NJ, while Republicans ask for Dem votes on future government funding while refusing to talk to Dems about it.

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JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 3d

Omg

Julie DiCaro @juliedicaro.bsky.social · 4d

This story, of a woman denied treatment for an ectopic pregnancy IN ILLINOIS is horrifying.

In conclusion, subscribe to @jessicavalenti.bsky.social's newsletter, Abortion Every Day.

Illinois Woman Denied Treatment for Ectopic Pregnancy

10.14.25

jessica.substack.com

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Keith Olbermann @olbermann.bsky.social · 3d

HENNESSY IS MISSING IN BROOKLYN: last seen at Halsey St and Tompkins Ave. He's chipped:
985113005868125 and 50 pounds. If you've seen or found him please call 888-466-3242 and PLEASE RT HENNESSY!

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JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 3d

Amen.

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Dave Jamieson @jamieson.bsky.social · 3d

Wow. Sidney Reid, the DC woman just found not guilty of assaulting an FBI agent, issues a withering and gutsy statement on Trump through her attorneys.

"I feel sorry for the prosecutors really, who must be burdened by Trump's irrational and unfounded hatred for his fellow man."

It's a must-read:

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JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 4d

If this guy wins the NJ race I will lose my last marble.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

Hilarious. Trump is sabotaging this guy daily right before the election with his policy pronouncements and all he can do is plead with voters not to notice he’s a Trump ally. I’m sure NJ voters can REALLY count on Jack to stand up to Trump!

JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 4d

This is the real JD Vance, the so-called Catholic avenger who is going to save this hellscape of America and spend his time running Turning Point meetings, I really don't know what to tell you. For everyone who ever wished Trump out of office, remember that this anti-Christ is waiting in the wings.

Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 4d

Why is the Vice President of the United States so insistent on defending this inexcusable, vile behavior?

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 4d

Vance on public outrage over the "I love Hitler" group chat: "Grow up! Focus on the real issues. Don't focus on what kids say in group chats... The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys — they tell edgy, offensive jokes. That's what kids do."

JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 4d

Huh. Trump and scam in the same sentence? Who could have seen this coming?!

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

I give them 1-star reviews on their taste, judgment, and critical thinking skills.

JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 4d

Never give up on the free press.

Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 4d

"In unison."

Amen.

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Reporters leave Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to new rules

After turning in their press credentials, journalists covering the Defense Department walked out rather than comply with its restrictive new policies.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

A law was passed a long time ago to place a plaque on the wall to honor the officers who defended the Capitol on J6. The plaque is done and has been ready to hang up for a long time. MAGA Mike refuses to comply with that law, which is a slap in the face to every officer. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

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

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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JBB @jbb26.bsky.social · 5d

In a family full of douchebags, he takes pure stupidity to new levels the likes of which have never been seen before (as his sperm donor would say).

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

I’ve been thinking about it all day and I still haven’t figured out how the Trump family saved God. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Eric Trump: "We're saving Christianity. We've saving God. We've saving the family unit. We're saving this nation. I mean, DEI is out of the window, Benny. You no longer have Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the national anthem. You no longer have Budweiser going woke as hell. All of this is dead."