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Jon Hutson

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Writer, dog lover, cat lover, and human rights advocate. My personal takes. Read my stories on race, law, and human rights: https://www.salon.com/writer/jonathan-hutson

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · Nov 17

Frodo: I wish none of this had happened.
Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world Frodo, besides the will of evil.
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Jon: Like 2nd breakfast?

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

a real water is wet scenario here

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

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
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Noel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 1d

The ‘Peace President’ killed six more people off the coast of Venezuela this morning. We have no evidence other than his word that they were a threat to anyone, anywhere and also release the Epstein files. Thank you for your attention in this matter!

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 1d

Live shot from Madagascar:
An elite military unit in Madagascar says it has seized power, ousting the country's embattled President Andry Rajoelina

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Poster for the animated movie Madagascar

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Nicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 1d

At MSNBC's annual live event, Nicolle talks to Sheen about President Trump's lack of humanity & the "sycophants" in his Cabinet.

Martin Sheen has been playing iconic leading men for nearly 70... but Emmy & Golden Globe winner says that while acting is his profession, activism keeps him alive.

1/3🧵

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Patti Olivier EPSTEIN FILES NEVER FORGET @patti3333.bsky.social · 3d

I love Diane Keaton
Everything she did
Legendary actress, director, and activist

Our forever "Annie Hall"

The Godfather, the great first wives club , something gotta give and more

RIP 🙏 my heartfelt condolences to her friends and family

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Cliff Schecter: At Substack! www.blueamp.co @cliffschecter.bsky.social · 5d

"Dem Congressman's Nuclear Messaging. Dems: Run With This!"

"Sometimes,” he said, “you’ve got to flip a few tables.”
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Qatari Airbase Peter Thiel Portland Xi SB 79

Top Politician Reveals Best Strategies to WIN Shutdown NOW

We talked the billionaire-to-GOP rigged pipeline of power; great message/sad reality. Greg's "throw a chair" strategy to fight fascist Republicans & government shutdown

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 4d

EPA stops tracking pollution, starts tracking traces of abortion pills in waste water: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

The E.P.A. Followed Up on an Unusual Request About Abortion Pills

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 5d

"The onboard diagnostics device used to program car keys costs $400-$600 at major online retailers, and there are no limitations on who can purchase them. 'Out of box, you can steal 700 makes and models of vehicles made in North America in the past 10 years.'" web.archive.org/web/20251010...

Key fob cloning spurs new kind of auto theft across the Philadelphia region, authorities warn

Authorities are warning car-owners that vehicles developed in the last decade that use keyless technology are susceptible to theft.

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Stephanie McCrummen @mccrummen.bsky.social · 5d

An upcoming NAR rally in Brazil is “a benchmark in a wider trend in which much of Pentecostal and charismatic Christianity is being courted by the leaders of right-wing, populist authoritarianism…” writes @fredclarkson.bsky.social

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The NAR Vows to Stage the Largest-Ever Gathering of Christian Women

Last year on Yom Kippur, leaders of the New Apostolic Reformation staged an all-day rally in support of Donald Trump’s bid for the presidency called A Million Women. As was the case with the Million M...

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Phil Mandelbaum @philmandelbaum.bsky.social · 9d

All of these Instagram advertisers donate at least a portion of their proceeds to the cause(s) they support

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Phil Mandelbaum @philmandelbaum.bsky.social · 9d

Not one of these Instagram advertisers donates any of its proceeds to the cause it claims to support

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Eddie Smith @eddsmitty.bsky.social · 10d

Many are getting an introduction to what it's like to be Black in America. We've dealt with this for more than 400 years; and because of that, we are very resilient.

Unfortunately, White allies are getting a bite of the shyt sandwich we had to eat for years.

No one is safe in Trump's America.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

Qaddafi's violent suppression of the 2011 Arab Spring uprisings led to widespread military defections, leaving him vulnerable to Libya's rebel forces. Some military commanders and entire units defected rather than fire on civilians. He was forced to flee.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

Military defeats and the Allied invasion of Sicily shattered faith in Mussolini's leadership of Italy, leading to his removal from power by his own Fascist Grand Council.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

Tsar Nicholas II took command of Russia's army despite lacking military experience. He suffered losses that contributed to a collapse of morale. Mounting military failures in World War I and internal mismanagement led to a widespread loss of faith in the tsar, culminating in the Russian Revolution.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

As Roman Emperor Nero's behavior became more erratic and his paranoia grew, he executed key military leaders and senators, alienating the military establishment. His Praetorian Guard abandoned him. The Senate declared Nero a public enemy, and with no military support, he was forced to flee.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

Chuck Schumer is basically Dwanny from Looney Tunes at this point

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

Fun fact: Google has forced Gemini to avoid or delete any reference, direct or indirect, to the clearly apparent fact that Trump suffers from dementia. This is an example of how the broligarchy gaslights us.

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

When a demented leader summons their General Officers only to publicly display ignorant and autocratic disdain for their expertise, disaster follows. This hubris paves the way for a cascade of unforced errors, from strategic blunders and poor morale to national destabilization and military defeat.

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Poppy Jones @fightingmadpoppy.bsky.social · 11d

I had to look up jingoistic. Thanks for the new word added to my vocabulary. And yes, FUCK THAT NOISE!!

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 11d

🙋‍♂️Show of hands: Who here is tired of the jingoistic brew of White supremacy, Christian nationalism, and toxic masculinity. Fuck that noise. 🖕

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Nicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 12d

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”

~ Orhan Pamuk ~

A dog lives for the day, the hour, the moment;)

🦮🌊🌞🥏🍗🏞️🐾🤗🩵

#DogLov3rs #AmazingAnimals

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Jon Hutson @jonhutson.bsky.social · 12d

Whoever wrote this propagandistic framing or approved it should delete their account just like they nullified their journalism degree

NPR @npr.org · 12d

As President Trump ramps up efforts to send federal officers and troops into cities, criminologists are watching closely. Are the feds doing this in a smart way?

National Guard presence may deter crime, but experts warn of the long-term costs

As President Trump ramps up efforts to send federal officers and troops into cities, criminologists are watching closely. Are the feds doing this in a smart way?

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Christian Picciolini @cpicciolini.bsky.social · 14d

Finalized and delivered. Stay tuned!

Manuscript cover for Christian Picciolini's 'Radical Goodness: Finding Peace in a Polarized World' book

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 13d

Wouldn’t this be lovely…🫶🏼♥️🫶🏼

#VoteDemocratic #Pinks

Just hoping the next viral trend is empathy, critical thinking skills, media literacy, accountability, and shutting up when you don't know what you're talking about.

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