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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 2h

I’m afraid you’re right.

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nypapajoe.bsky.social @nypapajoe.bsky.social · 9h

Chief Justice Roberts must be impeached

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11h

Today's Supreme Court argument lasted two and a half hours. And the Democracy Docket team covered all of it. If you want to make sure you stay up to date about everything involving redistricting and democracy, subscribe to Democracy Docket now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 3h

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Ben Meiselas @meiselasb.bsky.social · 5h

Seems our reporting was spot on

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 8h

⁨The blatantly political videos being forced on airports across the country are not only an abuse of taxpayer dollars, but they violate the law.

I'm joining @SenBlumenthal and @SenJackReed to demand DHS take down these videos immediately.⁩

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Allie-gata #Resists @alliegata.bsky.social · 9h

I was walking toward the Mar-a-Lago spa, on my way to work, when a car slowed behind me. Inside was a British socialite named Ghislaine Maxwell and her driver, Juan Alessi, when Maxwell spotted me – my long blond hair, my slim build, and what he called my notably “young” appearance...

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‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’: Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the king’s brother

In an extract from her posthumous memoir, Virginia Roberts Giuffre remembers the day an ‘apex predator’ recruited her from Mar-a-Lago, aged just 16; how she was trafficked to a succession of wealthy a...

www.theguardian.com

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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 5h

Maga republicans are the scum of the earth. Their racism is more than repulsive at this point. Every single one of them needs to be voted out of office. Disgusting.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 7h

CHICAGO: “Feds chased a car through a residential neighborhood… intentionally crashed into the car.. responded to the crowd by hurling smoke grenades, shooting pepper balls and deploying 3 rounds of tear gas with children & seniors in the area…” chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 6h

As an American I agree with you 💯

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 7h

15 US states and territories have formed a new Public Health Alliance, which will counter the absence of federal leadership by tracking outbreaks, issuing guidance, buying vaccines and more.

Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.

Map: Governors Public Health Alliance
* Guam is also a member of the alliance
Updated October 15, 2025
Map: @luckytran • Created with Datawrapper

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 16h

Some of the brightest former CIA, FBI, and NSA minds are about to deliver a blunt assessment of the threat we face. I’ve had Steven Cash (He was awarded the CIA’s Medal of Merit for his work on a sensitive project) @steadystatevets.bsky.social on my podcast...he’s the real deal. Stay tuned.

The Steady State @steadystatevets.bsky.social · 18h

Tomorrow, we release the Steady State’s assessment of American democracy—written by former national security officials using the same tools once used to evaluate authoritarian regimes abroad. The conclusion is clear: We are facing an existential threat of growing autocracy here in the US.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 7h

Mockler: We saw this Nazi group chat which I’m sure you condemn right?

Kolvet: We can talk about it

Mockler: Do you condemn it?

Kolvet: I want to talk about it

Mockler: So, you’re like JD Vance? You won’t condemn this?

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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 8h

Busy? With what? Certainly not running the House. He must be busy trying to delay the release of the Epstein files to protect trump and the rest of his pedophile buddies.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Q: A judge in Florida issued a restraining order against Cory Mills for threatening and harassing his ex-girlfriend. Do you think this is an ethical violation?

MIKE JOHNSON: I have not heard or looked into the details of that. I've been a little busy.

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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 8h

He’s only doing this to try and distract from the No Kings protests. He has no respect for our military. To his they are just playthings to use at his whim.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11h

EXCLUSIVE: Governor Gavin Newsom’s office confirmed to MeidasTouch he is working with local partners to minimize what would be “a massive disruption, and reckless disregard for California’s infrastructure and communities.”

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12h

BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Trump may launch missiles from warships into California this Friday and Saturday as part of what is being described as a “vanity parade” and shut down portions of the I-5 during the No Kings protests meidasnews.com/news/exclusi...

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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 8h

He’s a despicable piece of work.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 8h

LA Times now confirming our earlier reporting: www.latimes.com/california/s...

The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 9h

What’s Congress? Oh wait. I remember. It was back when we had three branches of the government to keep check and balances on corrupt presidents and their administration. Those were the days.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18h

Now we are up to $40 billion for Argentina. Can anyone stop Bessent from unilaterally sending unlimited amounts of our money to South America? And Republicans won’t even negotiate with the Democrats on health care for Americans. Where is Congress?

The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 9h

Isn’t that what started this war in the first place? Israel’s occupation of Gaza? They need to stay the hell out of Gaza!

Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 9h

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich vows “there will be Jewish settlements in Gaza” during an address at a Simhat Torah event in the southern border city of Sderot.

Smotrich: ‘There will be Jewish settlements in Gaza’

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www.timesofisrael.com

The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 10h

While I think it’s time for her to retire I get her kudos for her response. More Democrats need to treat lying right wing reporters like this

Distill Social @distillsocial.bsky.social · 13h

Rep. Nancy Pelosi has had enough of the right wing-lies. As Dems continue to show up to try and make a deal to reopen the government, Pelosi was confronted by a reporter asking about January 6th. Pelosi snapped back telling her to "shut up".

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 13h

This move isn’t about helping troops, it’s about testing how far executive power can stretch. If left unchallenged, it sets a dangerous precedent where any president could redirect funds for political ends. Congress must act, or risk losing one of its most essential powers.

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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 10h

It’s way past time for Democrats to revolt and start some lawsuits. trump does NOT have the power of the purse. The House does. He should no longer be allowed to override the power of the House.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 13h

This is unconstitutional and illegal. A memorandum doesn’t grant anyone the power to override the Constitution.

Trump has signed an order expanding his administration’s authority to redirect unspent federal funds to pay members of the military during the government shutdown,

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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 11h

Great quote! And so fitting.

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 12h

Embarrassing the national security establishment is not a national security threat. www.thebulwark.com/p/locking-do...

Locking Down the Pentagon Press Is Dangerous

Pete Hegseth’s proposed restrictions would harm the people whom both the military and the press are meant to serve.

www.thebulwark.com

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The Kansas DemoCats @kansasdemocats.bsky.social · 12h

If he dares to do this he should be charged with treason. Period.

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12h

BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Trump may launch missiles from warships into California this Friday and Saturday as part of what is being described as a “vanity parade” and shut down portions of the I-5 during the No Kings protests meidasnews.com/news/exclusi...

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