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the Mountain Goats @themountaingoats.bsky.social · 1h

one of the realest tributes to Prince anybody did after he died. Somebody major needs to get on TV and do for “The Charade” what D’Angelo did here

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D'Angelo ft. Princess Sometimes It Snows in April

YouTube video by samuel

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Danyel Smith @danyelsmith.bsky.social · 1h

Heartbreaking: Neo-soul legends Angie Stone and D’Angelo both passed away in 2025, just 7 months apart. Stone died in March at 63. D’Angelo died today at 51. They shared a son together. An entire generation’s soundtrack, gone. Rest in power to both 🕊️💔

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Jumpin’ Punkin @jumpinpunkin.bsky.social · 1h

Yes you can!!

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 3h

Taking a swipe at the white gamer bros who support the Republican party is an interesting choice.

But, while we're here, Medicaid is intened for people who CAN'T AFFORD PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE. What you do, or don't do, SHOULDN'T MATTER when it comes to getting health care.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Mike Johnson says Medicaid is "intended for vulnerable populations, the elderly, disabled, and young pregnant women, and not young able-bodied men without dependents who are playing video games."

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johnedwinmason @johnedwinmason.bsky.social · 5h

Make no mistake, the overinflated fear of crime that many white people have is rooted in racism. That's what makes it such a useful tool for conservatives. They can always whip up white anxieties about Black criminality, even when crime rates are falling, as they have been in general.

ProPublica @propublica.org · 5h

NEW: Despite falling crime rates, leaders at a nonprofit argued Dallas was descending into anarchy to sell voters on increasing police.

Some residents now fear the push could be used as a playbook for other cities.

A Year Before Trump’s Crime Rhetoric, Dallas Voted to Increase Police. The City Is Wrestling With the Consequences.

Leaders at Dallas HERO argued the city was descending into anarchy despite falling violent crime rates. Residents, including some law enforcement officials and at least one prominent Trump supporter, fear the push could be used as a playbook.

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Jason Linkins @dceiver.bsky.social · 3h

Jeff Bezos and Thirsty Will are down to 97,000 daily paid subscribers, folks

www.forbes.com/sites/andyme...

The Washington Post Is Running Out Of Readers Willing To Pay

Once a titan of American journalism, The Washington Post now struggles to reach even 100,000 print subscribers most days.

www.forbes.com

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Ryan Nobles @ryanobles.bsky.social · 6h

Janet Mills is in the race for Senate.. setting up a costly Dem primary in the party's best pick up opportunity on the 2026 map.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

Maine Gov. Janet Mills launches Senate run against one of Democrats' top 2026 targets

Mills, who is 77 years old, told NBC News she doesn't plan to serve more than one term and cast herself as the Democrat best positioned to defeat GOP Sen. Susan Collins.

www.nbcnews.com

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Jumpin’ Punkin @jumpinpunkin.bsky.social · 3h

Bc they didn’t want to pay him. Devers benefited from that mistake but Boston has paid for it ever since.

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David Ryan Miller @davidryanmiller.com · 4h

"The American founders expected better leaders than Johnson. They thought Congress would check the president. They didn’t think one branch would surrender completely to another."

This is the whole ballgame, folks.

The authoritarianism will continue until coequal branches decide it will not.

The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 11h

If you put your ear against the Capitol, you can hear the sound of a man who will do nothing to challenge—and anything to justify—presidential violations of the Constitution, as long as the president is of his own party. www.thebulwark.com/p/speaker-mi...

The Speaker of the House Is Abetting Authoritarianism

Every Trump needs his Johnson: a flunky who will rationalize his crimes.

www.thebulwark.com

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Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 4h

If the shutdown makes it to the weekend it'll be the third-longest ever -- and Trump is removing some of the most crucial pain points in paying national security folks www.semafor.com/article/10/1...

US govt shutdown could be one of nation’s longest

The Senate is back today for Day 14 of the current shutdown.

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 6h

“Cease” fire

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Five Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza despite ceasefire

Israeli army confirmed it opened fire, saying a group had approached its soldiers before being targeted.

www.aljazeera.com

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 6h

A pandemic, fascism, open racism, food insecurity and book bans will do that

NPR @npr.org · 7h

New 2025 testing data shows third- through eighth-graders scored far below 2019 levels in reading. In math, some grades have made gains, but all are lagging compared to before the pandemic. n.pr/473xAwC

In reading, the nation's students are still stuck in a pandemic slump

New 2025 testing data shows third- through eighth-graders scored far below 2019 levels in reading. In math, some grades have made gains, but all are lagging compared to before the pandemic.

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Blue Virginia @bluevirginia.bsky.social · 6h

"I often complain about the syndrome known as 'both-sidesing' — in which unequal sides are given equal treatment in the press. But this failure of coverage is worse than that." - @sulliview.bsky.social bluevirginia.us/2025/10/tues...

Margaret Sullivan: "The media is largely ignoring the trauma of millions. Here's why."

"What’s the reason for this silence? As usual, I believe, it’s the mainstream media’s fear of appearing to sympathize or identify with those who oppose Trump. I often complain about the syndrome known as “both-sidesing” — in which unequal sides are given equal treatment in the press. But this failure of coverage is worse than that."'

https://margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/the-media-is-largely-ignoring-the

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Jumpin’ Punkin @jumpinpunkin.bsky.social · 5h

Thanx @monsieurwaldo.bsky.social for letting me know about this

James Neal @james3neal.bsky.social · 6h

"Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue and The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965 to Receive Special Reissues" pitchfork.com/news/miles-d...

Miles Davis’ The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965 Gets New Box Set Reissue

The 10xLP and 8xCD sets revive the long-out-of-print live album from Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams

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Jumpin’ Punkin @jumpinpunkin.bsky.social · 5h

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NPR @npr.org · 3d

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected. n.pr/48scGty

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.

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Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · 21h

I think the main barrier to honest, direct coverage from the mainstream media in Trump 1.0 was professional norms/reflexive both sides-ism. In 2.0, that's still a factor, but a bigger barrier may be ownership. Reporters/editors know that many media owners are wary of too much anti-Trump coverage.

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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 21h

The Katie Porter viral videos do show someone with deficient interpersonal skills at best. But let's be honest about why the pile-on is happening: the political establishment in California wants to tempt Alex Padilla into the race by smearing his top opponent.
prospect.org/politics/kat...

What’s Behind the Viral Katie Porter Attack

Today on TAP: The political establishment in California saw their moment and pounced.

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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 19h

This is a very big deal 🧵

Deborah McDowell @dem8z.bsky.social · 1d

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!

The University of Texas-Austin is beginning a process to eliminate the Black Studies, Latino Studies, and Gender Studies departments in the College of Liberal Arts. This is a grave threat to the educational liberty of students, faculty, staff, and the people of Texas. 1/

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 18h

Among the most hideous & ubiquitous historical fables taught in this country are about the “discovery” of America and the “settling” of North America by pioneers. But there’s even more.

This Indigenous People’s Day,decide to learn.Ned Blackhawk & @rebeccanagle.bsky.social’s works are extraordinary.

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Walter Olson @walterolson.bsky.social · 18h

This by the way sheds light on the question I hear from people, "If ICE smashes its way into my car and then discovers they screwed up and I'm a citizen after all, will they pay for the broken windshield and tear gassed upholstery?" No, they won't.

Reason Magazine @reason.com · 23h

Law enforcement launched 30 tear gas canisters into Amy Hadley's home, smashed windows, ransacked furniture, destroyed security cameras, and more.

The government gave her nothing.

This Indiana city doesn’t have to pay an innocent mom $16,000 after police wrecked her home, court rules

Law enforcement launched 30 tear gas canisters into Amy Hadley's home, smashed windows, ransacked furniture, destroyed security cameras, and more. The government gave her nothing.

reason.com

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Reality Winner @reazlepuff.bsky.social · 17h

Let Kamala have her fucking book tour

If y'all wanted to protest her, y'all should have elected her

Stop blaming Kamala, she didn't tank the economy and send stormtroopers into US cities

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 16h

I can’t help but think today about how many young people were savaged on social media, branded as anti-semites and abandoned by their schools for daring to call for a ceasefire. I remember saying that it was the first time I can remember that calling for ceasefire was regarded as a hostile demand.

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🇬🇾🗽Sydette The Dreaded Gorgon🗽🇬🇾 @blackamazon.bsky.social · 16h

“If we only talk to white conservative Gen Zers we can pretend that’s all Gen zers!! Worked with Millennials!”

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18h

In @nytopinion.nytimes.com

Many Gen-Zers “bring a new attitude to the combination of faith and politics, and many see politics as a matter of spiritual warfare,” writes Daniel K. Williams, a historian of American religion and politics.

Opinion | Why So Many Gen Z-ers Are Drawn to Conservative Christianity

And what that might mean for the future of American politics.

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Jumpin’ Punkin @jumpinpunkin.bsky.social · 14h

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Dr Pop Culture USA @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social · 1d

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