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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 3h

He had to be carefully taught.

Salty Snowbird @belliled.bsky.social · 3h

Am I the only one who thinks Barron Trump looks like Bela Lugosi minus the opera cape and vampire teeth?

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Trump family proves grift does not skip a generation

The money-grabbing apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Two of President Donald Trump’s young heirs are trying to break out on their own—with their family’s help.� The president’s ...

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Anti-Fascist Collective… @wtafc.bsky.social · 5h

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Kathy L Weiss @middlechildtake.bsky.social · 3h

#Congress and Every American Should Be Aware of This Quid Pro Presidency:

The apparent link between personal benefits and official acts has fundamentally changed the nature of the most powerful political office on Earth.

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Quid Pro Presidency

Nations that have bestowed lavish gifts to President Trump — or enriched Trump and his family by striking business deals with Trump-connected companies — have later received extraordinary benefits fro...

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Derek May @derekmay.bsky.social · 12h

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Harlow’s Musings @harlowsmusings.bsky.social · 11h

🚨MAJOR BREAKING: Rep-Elect Adelita Grijalva announces her election results will be OFFICIALLY certified tomorrow, destroying Mike Johnson’s last excuse to delay her swearing in.

“Mike Johnson needs to do his job so I can do mine.”

No more lies.
No more delays.
Swear her in!

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Atti 17.11 @atti1711.bsky.social · 4h

Letitia James warns of ‘powerful voices trying to silence the truth’ – US politics live share.google/e1WXesAIVnrk...

Letitia James warns of ‘powerful voices trying to silence the truth’ – US politics live

New York attorney general strikes a defiant tone during Mamdani rally in first appearance since her indictment

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Andys Theory @andystheory.bsky.social · 4h

Legislation on guns and book bands the same day. 👏👏Thank you. Seems like the governors are getting gored up for No Kings Day.

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 10h

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 4h

We don’t welcome terrorists.

PINO FOTUS @pino-fotus.bsky.social · 1d

Stay Strong !!!
The People are the Power

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 4h

They want to sell us off in pieces.

Boricuabc2 @boricuabc2.bsky.social · 5h

Where is Trump and Jareds pease plan for the UNITED STATES?

THats the post

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Derek May @derekmay.bsky.social · 10h

Hollywood to the rescue!

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Billy Hanlon @bhanlon15.bsky.social · 10h

Medical Republic: “Reinfection doubles kids’ risk of long covid”

‘Repeat infections in children and adolescents are linked to a rise in long-term complications, including heart and respiratory problems.’

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Reinfection doubles kids’ risk of long covid - Medical Republic

Repeat infections in children and adolescents are linked to a rise in long-term complications, including heart and respiratory problems.

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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 13h

Say Hi 👋 to these Resisters looking to meet you! Vet, F&R. Ty! 💙
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 5h

Chump's former Spiritual Advisor
With 5 Felony Counts of Lewd acts
With a Child,Serves 6 months in jail,followed by PROBATION ! Talk
About White PEDOPHILE PRIVILEGE........

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 4h

ICE is a group of government funded assassins.

Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 8h

The 15 year old girl who was dragged from her car by ICE had recently had kidney surgery.

She was thrown to the ground despite screaming “I’m not resisting”

She had to return to the hospital.

These aggressive tactics will disable. They will kill.

They must be held accountable.

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 5h

Agree 💯 With Truth Telling
Jasmine Crockett.......

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12h

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 4h

She is a great fearless NY woman.🎁🩷🥳

WE ARE FED UP! @val.sheshed.rocks · 9h

I can’t let midnight hit on the west coast without wishing this beautiful, hardworking, doll a Happy Birthday! She shares the same special day as my dad. I hope you had a great day @aoc.bsky.social! Thank you for all you do! #SheShed #Pinks
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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 4h

These psycho right wingers do not have to hide their hate anymore. Pretty maddening and horrifying at the same time.

Professor Darkness @professordarkness.bsky.social · 14h

Fuck this shitface. Caucasians are a rather late arrival to these shores, and they have not been a very beneficial immigrant so far.

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Merryl Wiener @merrylwiener.bsky.social · 5h

It’s time for a change. He has my vote.

Carl Beijer @carlbeijer.bsky.social · 20h

This won't happen much in our lifetime so I hope everyone is thoroughly enjoying the spectacle of elites throwing everything they have at Mamdani while being utterly powerless to derail his candidacy www.cbsnews.com/video/some-n...

Some NYPD officers worry about Mamdani becoming the NYC mayor, The Free Press reports

The Free Press spoke to several New York City Police Department officers who are worried about Zohran Mamdani becoming mayor. Olivia Reingold joins CBS News with more.

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 17h

Thank you, President Biden, for your relentless dedication to bringing hostages home safely. Your courage, persistence, and care for families in distress remind us of the power of leadership guided by compassion. True heroes in action."