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Defend Democracy Project @defdemocracy.bsky.social · 1d

Millions of low-income families are at risk of losing heating aid this winter. The shutdown has frozen funding for LIHEAP, which helps nearly 6 million households pay their energy bills — on top of suspended SNAP benefits and rising fuel costs.

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Shutdown threatens to delay home heating aid for millions of low-income families

With temperatures beginning to drop in areas across the U.S., some states are warning that funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is being delayed because of the federal government ...

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 19h

CNN Speaker Johnson I don’t know montage

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 8h

For at least one small Iowa rancher, this shutdown may prove the final straw [via @grist.org]

For at least one small Iowa rancher, this shutdown may prove the final straw

A family farm's struggle to stay afloat highlights the high personal stakes of DC gridlock.

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RESIST @garrison1979.bsky.social · 16h

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Identifying ICE Agents

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 22h

Grijalva: I do think that Speaker Johnson misplayed his hand.

There are people all over this nation who were out there with signs that said, “Swear her in.” They wouldn’t have even known about me otherwise.

Thank you for highlighting how corrupt the system you’re protecting really is.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 9h

Today is only the beginning.

Our time has come, New York. Our time is now.

Today is only the beginning.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 22h

Free and fair elections are good for business. Having a stable rule of law is important to the economy. Not having people afraid to go to work because they might be beaten up or disappeared is essential to a productive workforce. Democracy is essential for a strong economy.

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 8h

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Dirty Data: Stop Big AI from Polluting our Climate & Communities

Join Green America and our colleagues in demanding these leading AI companies use their vast wealth to power the energy revolution by using only renewables like solar, wind and batteries.

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

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Jasmine Crockett’s FUNNIEST Trump Roast Yet

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

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How Google Makes Billions Off You—And How To Opt Out | Incognito Mode | WIRED

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

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Socialism Never Worked

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

Trevor and the Daily Show called in 9 years ago. youtu.be/PIHRrGHSaX0

Trevor Noah Compares Trump to African Dictators Before and After the 2016 Election | The Daily Show

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

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Dr. Jane Goodall’s Final Message To The World | Famous Last Words | Netflix

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

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Pam Bondi Cornered: Senator Van Hollen Drops Evidence of DOJ Corruption Live

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

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Venting With Joanne About Trump’s Doing in Washington D.C.

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

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Little Mike Johnson accidentally BASHES Trump

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lnlibroblanco.bsky.social @lnlibroblanco.bsky.social · 1d

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Ireland’s president-elect defends Palestine’s sovereignty

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1d

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.