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Rep. Joe Neguse @neguse.house.gov · 31m

Steve Bannon reportedly compared the Republican-controlled Congress to the Russian Duma.

Republicans have debased the Article I branch of our government.

It should offend every American.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 1h

Speaker Johnson needs to stop with the phony excuses and swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social immediately.

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Miles Morales @milesm2000.bsky.social · 1h

Why did Shaheen fold this time?

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The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 2h

Vote failed, 50-44 (they needed 60). If you’ve got a Dem senator who held firm (all but Cortez-Masto, Fetterman, and Shaheen; King voted against this one this time), give them a call and thank them. It really does matter.

The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 22h

Ok, here’s the bottom line, IMO: this is the same fight as the shutdown writ large. “We need your votes and we’re going to put a house bill in front of you and not allow you any input and blame you if you don’t vote for it.” Unacceptable. If you can call your senator, worth asking them to vote no.

The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 22h

So Thune is trying to jam up Democrats tomorrow by holding a vote on a full Defense appropriations bill. Tentatively expect it to fall on its face hard, especially given their refusal to consider Dems’ proposal to advance a bill to pay troops, as well as Trump doing it illegally anyway. And also…

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Henry @henrythedog.bsky.social · 4h

middle aged to elderly norm libs, HATE! hate Trump so much its unreal, far far more than leftists who joke about guillotines and dream of revolution, get a room full of New England women in their 60s and 70s together and their dearest wish in life is to live to see an American Nuremberg trials.

Micah @rincewind.run · 5h

many conversations I have had with complete normie libs, the kind who have a tote bag from donating to NPR and shop at Whole Foods, involve the kind of rhetoric that under no circumstances should be put on the internet

people are very mad

Michael @fleerultra.bsky.social · 5h

look i was recently talking to a septuagenarian life long dem (who shall remain nameless) and generic lib, and she was like “i just think there should be firing squads and they should sell tickets.”

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GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 2h

karoline leavitt is doing politics the right way

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Leavitt: "The Democrat Party's main constituency is made up of Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens, and violent criminals."

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Mitch Green @councilorgreen.bsky.social · 2h

Veterans: we need you in this historical moment. Join me and other vets as we form a contingent for the No Kings march this Saturday. We have a special role to play in stopping the slide into authoritarianism. Hope to see you at Friendship Circle by the Steel Bridge at 11:30 am.

flier advertising a no kings veteran contingent rally point at friendship circle by the steel bridge for 10-18-25

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Miles Morales @milesm2000.bsky.social · 3h

Is this intended as a swipe on Kamala Harris? Like, some "Harris would've been just as bad!" shit?

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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 4h

Anthony Boyd, the leader of an anti-death penalty group run by prisoners on Alabama’s death row, was convicted largely on the word of a co-defendant who testified to escape the death penalty. Boyd’s execution is set for next week.

He Was Convicted Entirely On Clashing Eyewitness Testimony. Alabama Plans to Execute Him Next Week.

No physical evidence connected Anthony Boyd to a 1993 murder. He was sent to death row on the word of a co-defendant who testified under the threat of capital punishment.

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MLC @chicyph80.bsky.social · 4h

Look, I will FULLY acknowledge, there is a ton of crazy shit going on right now. Zero debate from me on that.

But let's also be factual/accurate with shit. Elections are literally happening nearly every week in America.

It's like some of y'all want people to feel defeated! I'll never understand it

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MLC @chicyph80.bsky.social · 4h

It will never not be hilarious to me that the 'OMG WE'RE NEVER HAVING ELECTIONS AGAIN!' crowd just like, kinda ignores that Dems have flipped Mayoral races, State Senate seats, etc. THIS YEAR!

Shit, the Fairbanks, Alaska Mayoral race was just LAST FREAKIN' WEEK! lol😂🤷‍♂️

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Doc Revan @docrevan.bsky.social · 4h

Spike Jonze: In my movie I invented the parasocial relationship with an AI as a cautionary tale
Tech Company: At long last, we have created the Parasocial Relationship AI from the classic sci-fi movie Don't Create The Parasocial Relationship AI

GHOULLIKEHELLMACHINE @golikehellmachine.com · 4h

it would be cool if the tech industry could try, like, a single strategy *other* than “encourage users to develop a parasocial attachment to their computers”

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 4h

Since we can’t rely on the HHS, CDC, or FDA to say it, I will:

MAKE SURE YOU ARE VACCINATED AGAINST MEASLES. GET YOUR MMR.

Measles cases have reached their HIGHEST point since the disease WAS ELIMINATED from the United States in 2000. We are at the tipping point for the return of ENDEMIC measles.

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theo luminati 👁️‍🗨️ @theoluminati.bsky.social · 7h

Getting cancelled on twitter for an amazing reason

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waxmonkey @waxmonkey.bsky.social · 5h

bring an american flag

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Daines on No Kings: "This is a 'We Hate America' rally"

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Miles Morales @milesm2000.bsky.social · 5h

There's a Nolan scene for every situation

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Spooky Chum @spookychum.bsky.social · 5h

This is genuinely one of the funniest exchanges I've ever seen on here

Perfect encapsulation of the left-poster class

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Miles Morales @milesm2000.bsky.social · 6h

Her mood swings are BONKERS. I was honestly shocked that she managed to make it to the finals despite everything, was legit proud of her at the end of her career.

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Miles Morales @milesm2000.bsky.social · 8h

*cries in Black Bag*

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The-Autistic-Artist 🥥 🎃 🏳️‍🌈 Halloween Era @theautisticart.bsky.social · 22h

Hey, my good friends!

My buddy, SJWJamesBond is still in need of some help.

Whether you or anyone else you know are able to help, please pitch in in any way that you can.

#MutualAidBoost #MutualAidHelp #HelpSky

SJWJamesBond @mvbrat10.bsky.social · 22h

Still need financial aid. Especially as I wait for SSI disability and Section 8. I just need momentum to keep the momentum up to pay for electricity and internet the most. Please help me. #EmergencyAid #MutualAidHelp #MutualAidBoost #HelpSky

bfitzinAR @bfitzinar.bsky.social · 23h

~$200 FOOD/MEDS/HYGIENE RN + ~$200 UTILITIES BY END OF MONTH

Disabled. Still waiting on SSI determination for income. Still waiting on Section 8 for permanent housing. Meanwhile any combo ppl x $$ = $400 is good.

Pls RS/QS. Pls do what you can. #HelpFolksLive2025

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Miles Morales @milesm2000.bsky.social · 21h

India is *very much* urbanising.

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Miles Morales @milesm2000.bsky.social · 21h

Firing RFK Jr. would be next.

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The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 22h

Ok, here’s the bottom line, IMO: this is the same fight as the shutdown writ large. “We need your votes and we’re going to put a house bill in front of you and not allow you any input and blame you if you don’t vote for it.” Unacceptable. If you can call your senator, worth asking them to vote no.

The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 22h

So Thune is trying to jam up Democrats tomorrow by holding a vote on a full Defense appropriations bill. Tentatively expect it to fall on its face hard, especially given their refusal to consider Dems’ proposal to advance a bill to pay troops, as well as Trump doing it illegally anyway. And also…

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 22h

Insurance rates up $2000.

Food benefits cut off.

Farmers unable to sell their crops.

Skyrocketing national debt.

$40 billion to Argentina.

America First!

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Evan Simko-Bednarski @simko-bednarski.bsky.social · 22h

This is dark. But also, this display of solidarity on the part of the pentagon press corps should be a model for dealing with the regime

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22h

“The Defense Department has confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America,” the Pentagon Press Association said

Oct. 15, 2025
PENTAGON PRESS ASSOCIATION
STATEMENT
Today, the Defense Department confiscated the badges of the Pentagon reporters from virtually every major media organization in America. It did this because reporters would not sign onto a new media policy over its implicit threat of criminalizing national security reporting and exposing those who sign it to potential prosecution.
The Pentagon Press Association's members are still committed to reporting on the U.S. military. But make no mistake, today, Oct. 15, 2025 is a dark day for press freedom that raises concerns about a weakening U.S. commitment to transparency in governance, to public accountability at the Pentagon and to free speech for all.
PPA

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