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Kaitlin Is Just Getting Started @gothamgirlblue.com · 12h

I can also confirm that many white people care more about harm to dogs than harm to Black/brown people, so this is not a bad way to draw them in to the evils being done by this regime.

Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 14h

“This heckin’ pupperino fucking hates La Migra,” to paraphrase from @weratedogs.com

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This is Chop. He was shot and killed by masked assailants in plain clothes who go by ICE. They showed up at his door "looking for migrants after receiving a tip." The son of the family asked if they could wait before entering the home while he put Chop away in the bathroom, as the dog can be aggressive with strangers.
According to the family, it is at this point that the son went to his pickup truck to retrieve his ID and a Border Patrol agent entered the home, opened the bathroom door, and shot Chop. None of the agents helped the family, who desperately tried to render aid to Chop, as he bled to death on the kitchen floor. Unsurprisingly, the agent who shot their dog then hid from them and refused to give his name. Even more unsurprising, they did not find any evidence of the migrants they were there to terrorize in the first place.
Do not open your door for these fucking losers. Rest easy Chop
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CBP Office of Professional Responsibility:
202-344-1808
JointIntake@cbp.dhs.gov
El Paso Border Patrol Sector:
915-834-8400
fpfelpaso@cbp.dhs.gov
Rep. Veronica Escobar (El Paso):
915-541-1400
veronica.escobar@mail.house.gov
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/el-paso-family-claims-border-patrol-killed-their-dog-during-search-cbp-

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 6h

And if The Free Press (stupid name, btw) “journalists” feel the need to constantly brag about their work, maybe they're just trying to convince themselves they're doing good work, eh? #JustSaying

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 6h

watching this rn.

“The Free Press”

She couldn't come up with a better name and logo? And yeah, Bari will never be punk lmao.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver @lastweektonight.com · 1d

This week’s main story is about Paramount’s decision to name Bari Weiss Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, the future of U.S. journalism, and why we think she shouldn’t describe her endeavors as “punk.” Bari, look at us: You are not punk. Joe Strummer would’ve hated your fancy Substack, Bari!

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 9h

so sore and achy

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 9h

I’m far from perfect and I’m sure many think I'm falling short, but at least I’m doing my part for public health.

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 14h

Truly. I was either sick with a respiratory infection or had back pain. 😭

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 14h

all vaxxed up!! 💉💉

(covid + flu shots)

Close up of Meg’s arm. Neon green bandaid over her arm. Covid and flu shots appt.

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 5d

If this stuff would end up on the news it would absolutely motivate voters. Plenty of people who don't give a shit about politics would absolutely give af about this.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

CHICAGO — Outside an elementary school during dismissal… horrifying. What have we become?

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 17h

bsky.app/profile/ceau... this whole thread

C. E. Aubin @ceaubin.bsky.social · 1d

What The Hell Is Going On, a thread:

I’ve seen some thinkpieces and posts about Portland protests that fail to understand the long-term hyperspecificity of Portland culture/humor, and frame it as a sort of shitposting meme-pilled ironic thing. Which is wrong.

So I’m gonna give you my breakdown.

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 17h

I remember that restaurant!

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 17h

also co-signing as a Portland State alum

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 18h

oooh this will be good!

The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 18h

“I trust my team completely, so when they said I should sit down with a fellow named Jordan Klepper for an interview, naturally I said yes,” Portland Mayor Keith Wilson said in an Instagram post.

https://www.oregonlive.com/tv/2025/10/daily-show-star-interviews-portland-mayor.html

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

gotta get my political rants out while I still can!

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

yeah, for sure. The folks I know who voted for him aren't necessarily cheering him on. They aren't really talking about politics anymore. I just think we deserve to shame them. You know, as a little treat.

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

That said, I do think some of them (the well-meaning types) are getting off too easily. It’s been like that for years.

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

Totally get it. I've cut some old friends out over their views.

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

this Thanksgiving, shame your relatives who voted for this, even if they don't currently approve of the administration.

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

sorry, I'm feeling very existentially tonight. Just a smidge worried.

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

This is likely the last time in (hopefully forever) Republicans will have this much unified power. The corruption is brazen, and they're willing to do whatever it takes to make it permanent. I shudder to think what will happen if we lose the Voting Rights Act.

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

Our voting rights correspondent, @ariberman.bsky.social, joined the folks at @npr.org's Code Switch for a critical conversation about the state of our nation's democracy.

It's an interview you won't want to miss. Check it out at the link below:

Voting rights are at risk. Here's why. : Code Switch

Next Wednesday, the Supreme Court hears a case that could further weaken the Voting Rights Act, which was passed to ensure fair districting and voting practices across different racial groups.…

www.npr.org

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Sam Godwell @samgodwell.bsky.social · 4d

easy to understand how the french were driven to such an extreme revolution.

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

💯

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Faine Greenwood @faineg.bsky.social · 2d

Shining lasers into the air also forces aircraft doing stuff like “life saving medical flights” to land, which is a great way to lose popular support for your activism. Don’t fucking do this.

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Patrick De Klotz @patdeklotz.bsky.social · 2d

It is wrong and so freaking stupid. It's impacting hospital care (causing helicopters to have to land an hour away instead of at hospital which is near ICE facility) and the type of thing which will turn people against the protestors. www.kgw.com/article/news...

OHSU says emergency flights will be diverted amid 'laser party' aimed at helicopters circling over Portland ICE facility

A "laser party" for those frustrated with helicopters' nightly flights over the South Portland area can have dangerous consequences for patients, OHSU warned.

www.kgw.com

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

My layover was at this airport. I walked past cowboy-themed restaurants, but didn't see any videos of ICE Barbie (thankfully).

KJZZ Phoenix @kjzz.org · 1d

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport joined a handful of other airports across the country that have refused to display a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport won't play 'political' message blaming Democrats for shutdown

Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport joined a handful of other airports across the country that have refused to display a video from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government ...

www.kjzz.org

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Meg 🌺 @megnc.bsky.social · 1d

aw Dick Van Dyke!

Honestly, he was a handsome lad back then.

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Davis Bickford @davis.social · 1d

It’s only burnout if it comes from the Burnout-sur-Mer region of France. Otherwise, it’s just sparkling exhaustion.

Kendra, regular version @kendrawcandraw.bsky.social · 1d

You can't logic your way out of being burnt out. Unless you're me. Who should be able to do it and it's a personal failing that I can't

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