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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 4h

JD Vance is a disgrace. His wife & his kids are Indian, but comments about people of color from these pathetic Young Repubs didn’t disturb him- just “young people making jokes. No need to punish them.” HE’S A HEARTBEAT FROM THE PRESIDENCY. WAKE UP AMERICA! www.thedailybeast.com/jd-vance-hit...

JD Vance Hits Out at ‘Pearl Clutching’ Over Racist GOP Group Chat

The vice president defended the “college group chat” in a post made to X.

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Lincoln’s Kayak 🫘 @lincolnskayak.bsky.social · 1d

Ready! #SicSemperTyrannis
#NoKings is our #Virginia state motto!

Virginia state flag, only with a frog in place of allegorical “Virtue”

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 16h

And the American taxpayers are footing the bill for any DOJ settlements or court case losses. It’s infuriating.

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 1d

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

AZ AG Mayes: If I have to, I’ll take Speaker Johnson to court. There's no legitimate reason for him to refuse to swear her in right now. And it's not fair for Mike Johnson to be holding the state of Arizona hostage because he doesn't want to release the Epstein files.

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MSNBC Reports @msnbcreports.msnbc.com · 16h

This morning, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a case that could gut a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act. The justices will consider whether states are barred from considering race when they draw new legislative districts.
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Supreme Court hears case challenging Voting Rights Act

This morning, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a case that could gut a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act. The justices will consider whether states are barred from considering r...

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 16h

Love Bette Midler even more!!!
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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 17h

AZ AG threatening legal action against Speaker Johnson for refusing to seat Rep-elect Grijalva, accusing him of violating the Constitution by denying AZ-07 representation. Dems say Johnson is stalling to block Grijalva from joining an effort to force a vote demanding release of Epstein files.

LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 17h

Here’s what’s at stake in today’s Supreme Court hearing at 9:00am Eastern. Listen live. www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen...
Learn more:
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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 18h

More insane book banning in TX, where Republican politicians have taken control of publicly funded school libraries to ensure no “harmful” materials are available. They just haven’t defined them. If you live in TX, there are things you can do to fight the madness.
bookriot.com/new-braunfel...

A Texas District Has Just Banned Students from Secondary School Libraries

In order to ban books from its libraries, New Braunfels Independent School District has just closed its libraries to middle and high schoolers.

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1d

That’s basically what NY AG @tishjames.bsky.social said last night! 🇺🇸💙

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1d

Netanyahu & trump had it all worked out that any peace deal would not happen with Pres Biden in office. That would have given Dems a huge win going into 2024 Elections. Plus Netanyahu was trying to stay in power.

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1d

When is he going to figure out it’s not smart to say these things on camera???

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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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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1d

Hmm, wonder if these are TPUSA guys????

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‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1d

If you’re near Williamsburg, VA, pls sign up now to join me at our @wjccindivisible.bsky.social hosted “No Kings” Rally on Sat, Oct 18, 12-2pm at WJCC Courthouse. Bring friends & signs!

Sign up at: mobilize.us/s/2KOrBf

Live elsewhere? Find one near you at: NoKings.org

Peacefully #UniteAndRise

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 1d

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Port Huron father accused of shooting 3 of his children ordered to stand trial

One of the victims was killed when his father allegedly started shooting inside a Port Huron apartment.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2d

"Call it democracy, or call it democratic socialism, but there must be a better distribution of wealth within this country for all God's children." —MLK Jr.

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 2d

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 2d

We knew this then.

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LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 2d

Hey Rog- Know you guys don’t really follow rules, but at least learn what they are. Nominations are accepted beginning mid-Oct with a deadline of Jan 31 so start writing. But keep in mind, they value people who protect Democracy, not those who destroy it.
www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-...

LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 2d

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

LauraFT @lauraft27.bsky.social · 2d

Add @npr.org to the list of those who will not sign. 🇺🇸

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

Nothing stops authoritarians in their tracks like organized people power — and we're organizing it in communities throughout the country. #NoKings

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Kathryn Rushent 🌊🐱🍁 @krushent.bsky.social · 3d

Does anyone in DC have sufficient courage to bring up the 25th Amendment? www.msn.com/en-ca/news/p...

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