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Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 1h

"Elections in 2025 will say more than you think about campaigns in 2026 and 2028," says @bradbannon.bsky.social in @thehill.com. Find out why👇
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Middle East Peace Deal, Government Shutdown, MTG Goes 'Maverick?!'

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 1d

Watch now as I'm joined by @bgov.com's Mica Soellner to discuss the new peace agreement between #Israel and #Hamas, the #GovernmentShutdown, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent criticisms of President #Trump's policies.
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Opinion | The new Dr. Google is in. Here’s how to use it.

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 1d

Arkansas soybean farmer on Trump's $20 billion bailout of Argentina:

"How is this a good deal for me at all?"

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Washington Post Opinions @postopinions.bsky.social · 1d

"The purpose of AI should be to complement clinician judgment, not to replace the human relationships at the heart of medicine," Dr. Leana S. Wen writes. https://wapo.st/3W89ziW

Chatbots can help patients with their health, when used with caution.

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 1d

Watch as Charlie Cook, Founder of @cookpolitical.com and Columnist for @nationaljournal.com, joins me to preview next month's gubernatorial #elections in #Virginia and #NewJersey, and break down the likely 'playing field' for the 2026 #Midterms.
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2026 Midterm Playing Field Preview with Charlie Cook

Battling Killer Heat - United Steelworkers

Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 4d

"A UCLA study showed that heat standards like California’s have the potential both to safeguard workers and save employers money, partly by reducing disability claims and other costs stemming from work-related injuries."
Blog by @steelworkers.bsky.social President Dave McCall
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By David McCallUSW International President The steel-plate floors “absorb heat and radiate it to no end,” says Keenan Bell, explaining why temperatures in parts of the Bridgestone tire plant in Des Mo...

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These Students Are Scared. Friends and Teachers Are Their Protectors.

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AFT @aft.org · 4d

We are so proud of our members and communities who are protecting kids from this administration's inhumanity. Thank you!

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Zoe Tillman @zoetillman.bsky.social · 6d

New: A US judge entered a 14-day order restricting when federal agents can use physical force and make arrests during Chicago-area protests against the Trump administration’s ramped up immigration enforcement, in response to claims of unlawful tactics and free speech violations
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Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 6d

Besides linking Tylenol in pregnant women to autism, RFK Jr. now says circumcision is part of the reason why kids are autistic.

"Children who are circumcised early have double the rate of autism, and it's highly likely because they're given Tylenol. None of this is positive..."

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 6d

Watch Monday at 3pm ET as Charlie Cook, Founder of @cookpolitical.com and Columnist for @nationaljournal.com, joins me to discuss national #politics.
Then, Senior #WhiteHouse Reporter for @bgov.com, Mica Soellner, examines the #Trump presidency.
youtu.be/s7GazzwDJS4

Preview of 10/13/25 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'

Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 6d

Read @bradbannon.bsky.social's latest piece in @thehill.com where he breaks down why "#Trump has the most to lose in the #GovernmentShutdown showdown."👇
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Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 14d

"#KamalaHarris’s book tour lets her plot a course for 2028."
Check out @bradbannon.bsky.social 's latest blog for @thehill.com here👇
thehill.com/opinion/camp...

Hispanic Heritage Month and Trump's Attacks Against Their Demographic

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 15d

Watch now as President & CEO of the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC), Ana Valdez, talks with me about #HispanicHeritageMonth.
She also criticizes the #SupremeCourt’s endorsement of #RacialProfiling for #ICE.
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Americans Band Together to Push Back on Trump's Assault of the First Amendment

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 15d

Watch now as @freepress.bsky.social's @timkarr.bsky.social joins me to examine #Trump’s attacks on #JimmyKimmel and #freedom of the press.
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Gerrymandering's Threat to Working Families

Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 18d

Watch now as I'm joined by @steelworkers.bsky.social's Amber Miller to discuss #gerrymandering's threat to working families.
#UnionStrong #1u
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At Home in the Union - United Steelworkers

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Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 20d

"#Union workers across the country are 13% more likely than non-union counterparts to own their #homes - an advantage that holds across racial lines."
Find out why in the latest piece by my good friend, @steelworkers.bsky.social President, David McCall.👇
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#UnionStrong #1u

By delivering good wages, unions help working people buy homes even amid soaring prices and interest rates.

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 20d

Watch Monday at 3pm ET as @freepress.bsky.social's @timkarr.bsky.social joins me to examine #Trump’s attacks on #JimmyKimmel and #freedom of the press.
Then, Latino Donor Collaborative's Ana Valdez criticizes the #SupremeCourt’s endorsement of #RacialProfiling for #ICE.
youtu.be/UwslhUoeI1Y

Preview of 9/29/25 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon'

Leslie Marshall @lesliemarshallshow.bsky.social · 20d

My good friend @bradbannon.bsky.social argues that #Democrats on #CapitolHill should stand firm in the fight to restore lower #healthcare costs for millions of #Americans.
Read his latest piece for @thehill.com here👇
thehill.com/opinion/whit...

‘Women of Steel Make Us Stronger’ - United Steelworkers

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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · 29d

DYK it’s been 20 years since USW members amended our constitution to include Women of Steel? Since then, Women of Steel committees have built leadership, advanced equality & strengthened solidarity—driving change that benefits us all. More in USW @ Work: usw.to/5gf

20 years since USW members made Women of Steel committees required for all locals, the program continues to make our union stronger.

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United Steelworkers Union @steelworkers.bsky.social · Sep 15

Hispanic Heritage Month begins today! It’s a time to honor the history and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. Our union is proud to fight discrimination and build workplaces where every member has the chance to grow, succeed, and be respected.

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 22d

Watch now as @bgov.com's Kate Ackley discusses the big #lobbying campaign in #Congress behind the impending federal #GovernmentShutdown.
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Impending Government Shutdown Over Cuts to Healthcare

The Dangers of RFK Jr.'s New Vaccine Policies

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 22d

Watch now as @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social's Dr. Bob Bollinger examines the dangers of #RFKjr's new federal #vaccination restrictions.
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Preview of 9/22/25 'Deadline D.C.'

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 26d

Watch Monday at 3pm ET as @bgov.com's Kate Ackley discusses the big #lobbying campaign in #Congress behind the impending federal #GovernmentShutdown.
Then, @hopkinsmedicine.bsky.social's Dr. Bob Bollinger examines the dangers of #RFKjr's new federal #vaccination restrictions.
youtu.be/A8SnzNFawb0

AFT President Discusses New Book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers"

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Brad Bannon @bradbannon.bsky.social · 29d

Watch now as I'm joined by @aft.org President @rweingarten.bsky.social to preview her new book, "Why #Fascists Fear #Teachers."
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