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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 2h

It’s incredible that the VT State Senator wrapped up in this hasn’t resigned yet — every major GOP leader in the state has called for his resignation. Fixing democracy requires restoring shame to public life. And accountability. Lots of accountability. vtdigger.org/2025/10/14/v...

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 20h

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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Politico @politico.com · 20h

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘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.

www.politico.com

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 1d

Parker Molloy is right. It shouldn’t be rare for a candidate to defend trans rights. H/t @sulliview.bsky.social. @parkermolloy.com #lgbtq

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A Politician Actually Defended Trans People. It Shouldn't Be This Rare.

Many Democrats are treating trans people as politically toxic. NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani released a two-minute video proving there's another way.

www.readtpa.com

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LeftofCenter @leftofcenters.bsky.social · 1d

Adelita Grijalva & Theft of Democracy:
"In essence, Mike Johnson is refusing to certify a democratically held election because his party’s candidate did not win, and unlike the House speaker the woman who did win is no coward when it comes to taking on Trump."
-Our latest column
tinyurl.com/yvkmk7nc

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 1d

This is the way.

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 2d

A moment of reflection on the importance of informing the people, to highlight the dashboard on Mass.gov which shows the impact of federal budget cuts, from 300K on Medicaid to $2.6B in grants to NIH and NSF, and shows how to share how the cuts are impacting you. #mapoli youtu.be/HSGxbtcNRck?...

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YouTube video by Mara Dolan for Governor's Council

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 2d

Thinking of the Nipmucs, on whose land I live, land known by them as Musketaquid and now known as Concord, this Indigenous Peoples Day. Know who came before you, and honor them. Find out right here. 👇#IndigenousPeoplesDay www.whose.land/en/

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 2d

Andrew Cuomo is incapable of speaking clearly and directly about Trump’s authoritarianism.

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Janet Watson @janetskwatson.bsky.social · 3d

Jenna Norton is, of course, correct (and that’s my sister standing behind her)

Science and Freedom Alliance - SAFA @safa-science.bsky.social · 13d

"As a federal worker, I am here to tell you that every awful thing that would happen in a shutdown—shuttering programs that Americans rely on, damaging our economy, firing federal workers—all of this is already happening."

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Jenna Norton, PhD - (NIH, Bethesda Declaration organizer, mom) *speaking in her personal capacity

YouTube video by Civil Servants Coalition

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 3d

Brilliant, gorgeous, made us think, feel, and laugh for her entire career. How we will miss Diane Keaton. So very sad. #DianeKeaton

a man and two women are dancing in a living room with a fireplace .

ALT: a man and two women are dancing in a living room with a fireplace .

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Dr. Tom Frieden @drtomfrieden.bsky.social · 4d

I watched dementia consume my grandmother's fierce intellect. I felt I had failed her. Today we know nearly half of dementia cases can be prevented. The tools exist—we must use them. Read an excerpt of my new book in @wsj.com. Gift link:

Essay | The Simple Steps That Can Prevent Dementia

My grandmother was terrified of losing her memory, but in the end she did. Here’s what could have helped her—and can help you.

www.wsj.com

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gbhnews @gbhnews.bsky.social · 3d

Need help in court but don't know where to get it? Your local library - and its librarians - are a great place to start: https://bit.ly/4nSyeV6

Need help in court? Your local library might have the right resources.

The Public Library Initiative from the Massachusetts Trial Court brings the services and resources of law libraries to more familiar settings.

www.wgbh.org

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 4d

More dogs in airports, please. #dogs

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/10/l...

Logan has gone to the dogs — the therapy dogs - The Boston Globe

A new program seeks to make travel less stressful with the help of canine friends.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Mara Dolan, Governor’s Councillor @councillordolan.bsky.social · 4d

Proud to endorse U.S. Senator Ed Markey for re-election! #mapoli

Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 5d

26 leaders across Greater Boston are standing with our campaign for U.S. Senate.

These leaders are fighting every day for the health, rights, and futures of hardworking families — and I’m proud to fight alongside them. Together, we’re building a stronger, more just Commonwealth for everyone.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 4d

This is the way

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

M.I.T. Rejects a White House Offer for Special Funding Treatment

www.nytimes.com

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 4d

Can see that but also believe we should give people a chance.

Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 5d

Epstein showed Michael Wolff his pics of Trump with topless minors a/k/a children. #Epstein www.thedailybeast.com//ive-seen-ep...

I’ve Seen Epstein’s Photos of Trump With Topless Girls: Author

Trump biographer Michael Wolff reveals he was shown the lewd photos by Jeffrey Epstein himself.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 5d

Vance is back in Indiana today, personally pressuring GOP lawmakers to ignore their conscience and enact an extreme gerrymandering plan. The fact that they have to send in the VP tells us something important and encouraging: political pressure against this plan is working, even in deep red places.

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 5d

Progress is progress.

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 5d

The Nobel Peace Prize winner is a principled leader, an inspiration to us all.

Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 5d

My quote of the day

We have managed to unite a country tearing down the barriers the regime built to divide us. Ours is a fight of a nation united against a criminal tyranny, in defense of its human rights, freedom, and democracy. That is why we have no alternative but victory

María Corina Machado

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 5d

Not a saint, but doing some things right.

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 5d

👏 Magnificent.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 5d

This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.

I am not fearful — I am fearless.

We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..

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Mara Dolan @maradolan.bsky.social · 5d

She has repeatedly called for the files to be released and said that Mike Johnson is refusing to swear in the new U.S. Rep. because she will vote to release the files.

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