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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 53m

Reminder that any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 6h

Good morning, Bluesky! ☀️

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 18h

It’s time for a new profile photo. I think there’s more beard than me showing in my new photo! 😅

#Selfie #Me #Beard #Beards

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 21h

This GIF sums up what I hope to see happen in the VERY near future… #IYKYK

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 23h

🔥 COUNTRY SINGER @bryanandrewsmusic.bsky.social : "You don't get to call yourself a Christian and laugh when families are torn apart — and think it's okay that the highest court in the land just gave a green light to ICE agents to target people because they’re brown or speaking Spanish.”

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Kathy Griffin @kathygriffin.bsky.social · 1d

Elections aren’t every 4 years or every 2 years, they’re every year. In California we have a special election for prop 50 and it’s a YES. If Texas can gerrymander then we should be able to. I know my comments will be filled with bots, but I won’t be intimidated. Our democracy is vanishing❤️

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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 1d

You know what today marks? 3 WEEKS since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her election to represent #AZ07 in Congress.

That is 3 weeks more that 700k Arizonans have gone without representation in the House because Speaker Mike Johnson won’t swear her in. Stop delaying and do your job.

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 1d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand

🥦 Grapefruit
🎥 Ad Astra
🎶 “The Rib,” by Jeannie C. Riley

L.G.O.G.M. (Lovable Grumpy Old Gay Man) 🏳️‍🌈✡️😻🎼 @davidbrucas.bsky.social · 1d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand

🥦 Boiled Okra
🎥 Blair Witch Project
🎶 God Bless the U.S.A.

WerecatDad™️ Tom 🇨🇦🇫🇮🏳️‍🌈 @finnhoya.bsky.social · 2d

Introduce yourself using only one food you refuse to eat, one movie you’ll never watch again, and one song you can’t stand

🥦 Celery
🎥 Sirât
🎶 Sweet Caroline

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you so much! 💕

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 1d

My partner, Robert, and I attended his niece’s wedding in Pennsylvania this past weekend. It was a beautiful ceremony. We’re both very happy for them. Congratulations, Melissa & Doug! We love you! ❤️❤️

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 4d

This is the face of one tired boy, but Pennsylvania, I am now in you! I’ve been since 2:00am to catch an early morning flight literally across country. So, it is now bedtime. Hugs & Love! ❤️

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 5d

My love is with the citizens of the Philippines and surrounding areas. I hope damage and casualties will be non-existent at best, and minimal at worst. ❤️

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Philippines earthquake: tsunami warning for coasts including Indonesia after 7.4 quake hits Mindanao – live updates

The Philippines seismology agency said it strongly advises people in coastal towns in central and southern Philippines to immediately evacuate

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 5d

@bsky.app is DEFINITELY better than that other place! 🙂

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 5d

Beards 4Ever! 😏

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 5d

No problem there! 👍🏻

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 5d

It is done! 👊🏻

#ByeByeFacebook

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 6d

Congratulations are in order for Democrat Mindy O'Neall! Thank you, Fairbanks, Alaska! I knew you had it in you! 🥳

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Republican ousted by Democrat in shock election defeat

The mayoralty has been held by a Republican for years.

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 8d

I got TWO jabs today - the flu vaccine, and the COVID vaccine. RFK, Jr. and his ilk can bite my (now) vaccinated butt if they don't like it! 💉💉

#Vaccinated

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Joe Nielsen A/K/A “XAB101010” @joenielsen10.bsky.social · 9d

I absolutely LOATHE Zuckerberg and Facebook. Look at this crock of "you-know-what" when I tried to delete my account. I wish I could say I'm shocked, but I'm not. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks! 😤