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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 20h

Shorter Mike Johnson:

Beating up a woman isn’t “really serious.”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 1d

Trump says that, with his illegal mass layoffs, he’s closing “Democrat programs.” But programs like Social Security, education for children with disabilities, & clean water enforcement work for all Americans. If you want to repeal them, send a bill to Congress; if not, hands off.

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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 1d

Seriously, Pistons...

The fastest way to Long Cövid is exercise and exertion within the first 6-8 weeks...

I see those with plenty of organ injury and ample regrets.

I'm here to educate and caution. I've long given up on trying to persuade...

My 10 cents 🤷🏻‍♂️

kianopoly.bsky.social @kianopoly.bsky.social · 1d

@davidjoffe64.bsky.social another unlcear story of exercise with infecton www.verywellhealth.com/working-out-...

Can You Work Out If You Have COVID? Here’s What Experts Recommend

If you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms, experts say you can still work out as long as you know the signs that you should take it easy.

www.verywellhealth.com

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1d

NEW: Despite federal law, disabled students in Idaho sometimes can’t access playgrounds, lunchrooms, classes and bathrooms.

With added funding, school districts are still unable to make necessary fixes.

Disabled Idaho Students Lack Access to Playgrounds and Lunchrooms. Historic $2 Billion Funding Will Do Little To Help.

Despite federal law, disabled students can’t access playgrounds, lunchrooms, classes and bathrooms. With added funding, school districts are still unable to make necessary fixes.

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LRinTO 🇨🇦 @lrinto.bsky.social · 2d

Join me at Homes for All: Organizing Call – October 16 you.leadnow.ca/events/homes...

Homes for All: Organizing Call – October 16

We have a historic opportunity. Carney promised to tackle the affordable housing crisis. With his proposal to create a new public entity, Build Canada Homes, we have a chance to make it happen.  ...

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 2d

Around 80% of the psychiatric hospitals in the U.S. that have violated the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act in the past 15 years are owned by for-profit corporations.

Only a few have faced any repercussions from regulators.

By @emcahan.bsky.social

For-Profit Corporations Are Buying Up More Psychiatric Hospitals. Some Flout Federal Law With Scarce Repercussions.

Psychiatric hospitals — increasingly owned by for-profit corporations — are illegally turning away patients during crises. Yet only a handful face penalties, with fines that are trivial, a ProPublica ...

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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 2d

Healthy indoor air is a proven prescription for public health that can help fortify our buildings and enhance people’s health, protecting against respiratory diseases and illnesses, cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

So now we get the Eric Trump book tour where the whiniest Trump cries about how victimized he has been day after day. Again.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 2d

the broad public does not like chaos and disorder and everything you can do to emphasize that it is the federal government that is responsible for chaos and disorder is a point in your favor. it’s classic nonviolent confrontation!

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 2d

one response to this (correct) observation is to say “well, the cops will attack you no matter how you dress and behave.” that’s right. images of cops and ICE beating grandmas and kids in inflatable frog costumes is a win for the opposition.

Dr. Samantha Hancox-Li @sjshancoxli.liberalcurrents.com · 2d

one of the reasons they're so mad at "no kings" is that they thought they were going to get a different kind of protest. they *want* the black bloc to be out there fighting with the cops. those are the images they've been trying to generate from "go." instead--

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MAGA Rage at “No Kings” Boils Over—and It Quickly Backfires on Trump

As Trump allies smear the coming protests, a good writer on MAGA skewers the absurdity of these attacks on large swaths of Americans—and explains why our best recourse will be to turn out in force.

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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 2d

As media and world leaders fall over themselves to praise Trump the peacemaker, a reminder that the United States funded the genocide and vetoed a ceasefire six times.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2d

Reuters: U.S. SUPREME COURT REJECTS BID BY INFOWARS' ALEX JONES TO CHALLENGE $1.4 BILLION DEFAMATION JUDGMENT OWED TO FAMILIES OF SANDY HOOK SCHOOL SHOOTING VICTIMS

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Oni Blackstock, MD MHS @oniblackstock.bsky.social · 2d

“The deal with Broadcom would use as much power as 8 million US households…

A 2024 Department of Energy report on data center energy usage found that data centers are expected to consume about ***6.7% to 12%*** of total US electricity by 2028, up from 4.4% in 2023.”

Sora 2 and ChatGPT are consuming so much power that OpenAI just did another 10 gigawatt deal | CNN Business

OpenAI is partnering with Broadcom to design and develop 10 gigawatts of custom AI chips and systems, a massive amount of power that will use as much electricity as a large city. The move further high...

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 2d

I frequently say you don't need to protest. You don't! There are a thousand other ways to push back on fascism if protesting doesn't feel comfortable or safe for you!

But if you CAN go, this 10/18 #NoKings thing is really a key protest to participate in. Be part of it, friends.

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 3d

NO KINGS, y'all! October 18! Find a rally near you and GO!

nokings.org

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 2d

Abolish ICE.

Never vote for a Republican, ever.

Go to your local #NoKings rally on 10/18.

Support any groups in your area that are fighting for immigrant rights.

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi @congressmanraja.bsky.social · 2d

Despite what some, including at DHS, are claiming, this video isn’t from a year ago in Chicago. It was Friday in Hoffman Estates, in my district, a street I’ve walked myself. It appears to show a child being violently detained by ICE. It’s real, and I’m demanding accountability.

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Greg Pak @gregpak.net · 2d

I hope this absolutely destroys those companies.

NBC4 Washington @nbcwashington.com · 2d

Two families are suing AI companies after they say chatbots contributed to their children's suicides.

‘He would be here if not for ChatGPT': Grieving parents sue AI companies

It has become a trusted companion for millions of teens. But it’s not a person. It’s an algorithm powered by artificial intelligence – one that’s trained to generate human-like responses. And some fea...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 2d

To be effective, protest must be noisy, obstructive, annoying. No longer is this allowed. Now the last attribute of effective dissent – persistence – is also to be banned. But the moment protest ceases to be effective is the moment democracy dies. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Here’s what you need to know about Starmer’s illiberal protest curbs: they would have killed the Labour party at birth | George Monbiot

The rights we enjoy in the UK, and the movement the PM purports to lead, were built on protest. Those rights are in dire peril, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 3d

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings.

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 3d

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4d

About a month ago, the Trump administration got rid of the de minimis exemption, whereby packages valued under $800 could slide in without import duties. Now there's a backlog as the government can't process all of this paperwork, leading to UPS just destroying packages

Business Insider headline reads: UPS is telling customers that their packages coming to the US are marked for destruction.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4d

It's hard to help Americans left behind because so much of US identity is rooted in individualism. The average American conservative holds all three positions at once:

— Virtue signals about supporting US manufacturing
— Against raising the minimum wage
— Buys foreign imports because they're cheap

HardPass4 on Twitter tweets: "I'm willing to pay more for quality products if they are made in America, by Americans, who are paid a decent income." The tweet shows Norman Rockwell's "Freedom of Speech" painting, which is often used to show the tweeter is expressing a brave opinion.

HardPass4 on Twitter tweets: "MINIMUM WAGE JOBS WERE NOT MEANT TO BE A CAREER. Why does no one understand this? Entry level jobs are STEPPING STONES to better jobs. No one wants to work towards that though."

HardPass4 on Twitter tweets: "Buy $5 gloves instead of $50 ones. Trust me." The tweet shows a box of "Gorilla Grip" gloves.

The label on Gorilla Grip gloves show they're made in China.

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 4d

Ultimately, the death of US manufacturing is about this attitude. It's easy to say "buy american or stfu" because virtue signaling is free. But it's hard to actually sustain a business because many Americans simply don't want to pay what it costs to produce things ethically in this country

Someone on Twitter replies to me: "meh. buy american or stfu."

Two hours later, in a separate thread, the write: "$30 for a single button-up is ridiculous unless it is decent quality silk."

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 3d

“Should we be surprised that the American president has a soft spot for an incompetent and racist leader who engaged in war crimes and sexual abuse?”

Read seven things about Christopher Columbus and his dark stain on America: open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 3d

For over a century, the U.S. gov. ran “boarding schools” that tore Native children from their families and cultures. Abuse and death were common. The harms endure.

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we must not turn away from this history. Our gov. has a duty to begin the process of healing.

'We survived, we are resilient': Remembering U.S. Indian boarding schools

Tuesday is Orange Shirt Day, when communities honor the survivors of U.S. Indian boarding schools and their descendants.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 3d

A miracle they’re still alive. Elated for their families. Can’t help but think of all the hostages who would have also come home two years ago had Netanyahu chosen his own people over his thirst for war.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 3d

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages.

The Israeli military says it has taken custody of them and will transport them onward to Israel. Follow AP's live updates.

Live updates: Israel says Hamas hands over first 7 hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire

The key exchange follows a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war. U.S. President Donald Trump was also arriving in the region along with other leaders to discuss the U.S.-proposed deal and postwar plans.

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