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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 4h

AOC: And they are able to radicalize a generation of young boys in particular, away from healthy masculinity and into an insecure masculinity that requires the domination of others who are poorer, browner, darker, or a different gender than them.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 4h

Among the Education Department’s new appointees is Lindsey Burke, the lead author of Project 2025’s education section.

She envisions dramatic enrollment declines for public schools: “We’re going to have a lot of empty school buildings.”

By @megomatz.bsky.social @jsmithrichards.bsky.social

These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.

Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...

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MiaMarie @mmkresge.bsky.social · 4h

He’s so gross.

MiaMarie @mmkresge.bsky.social · 4h

Sigh, I’m so so sick of Donald Trump.

CNN @cnn.com · 4h

President Donald Trump is involved in planning for a major new monument in Washington, DC: a triumphal arch to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary, marking his latest effort to impose his style and tastes on the nation’s capital. https://cnn.it/4qe3Zt1

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 4h

Jack Smith, the special counsel who twice secured indictments of Donald Trump, said it was “ludicrous” to suggest he was motivated by partisan politics — and offered a scathing denunciation of the Trump Justice Department — in his first extended remarks since resigning in January.

Jack Smith Calls Idea That Politics Infected Trump Prosecutions ‘Ludicrous’

The former special counsel’s first extended remarks since resigning in January were released the same day House Republicans summoned him to testify.

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 12h

Educators say incidents, including tear gas moving towards the playground and a woman being dragged to the floor near a school by ICE officers in Chicago, are disrupting their jobs, upending their communities and traumatizing their students.

Chicago teachers say immigration enforcement near schools is scaring kids and disrupting class

Staff members are reporting ICE activity and patrolling areas around their schools and, in some cases, escorting families to and from school.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12h

Supercut of comments from Republicans today alone about the No Kings rallies taking place this weekend. This has to be some of the worst, and most anti-American, coordinated messaging of all time.

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MiaMarie @mmkresge.bsky.social · 12h

I can’t imagine going through this as an adult, let alone as a child. 😔

Some allegations where made, he was arrested, and possessed a knife, but what does ICE have to do with that? It’s a local law enforcement issue. And what about DUE PROCESS?

CNN @cnn.com · 12h

Her 13-year-old boy was sent to an ICE detention facility. Now we’re learning more about how it happened: https://cnn.it/43aHtHG

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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 12h

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, top SFRC Dem and a key vote on gov't funding: "President Trump seems to think it’s more important to offer $20 billion to bail out Argentina than it is to make a bipartisan deal to prevent health insurance premiums from spiking for over 20 million Americans in a matter of days."

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 12h

$40 billion for Argentina now. America First!

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Shyamali Hauth 🫘 @mahari108.bsky.social · 12h

#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

cnn news anchors are talking about new developments including the government shutdown

ALT: cnn news anchors are talking about new developments including the government shutdown

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 12h

Attention Republicans: there will be no such thing as a “safe seat” when your constituents find out their healthcare premiums are doubling.

Trump states will get hit hardest, and your voters think you don’t care.
#TrumpsShutdownDragsOn

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 15h

New York health authorities confirmed Tuesday that a woman who fell sick on Long Island had been infected with the debilitating mosquito-borne virus chikungunya and appeared to have caught the virus locally — the first time such a case had been identified in the state.

New York Confirms State’s First Locally Acquired Case of Chikungunya

Testing proved that a Long Island woman had been exposed to the mosquito-borne virus, which is more commonly seen in the Caribbean and Central and South America.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 15h

This line didn’t make sense the first time he said it, and it doesn’t make sense now.

The fact that they continue to demonize millions of patriotic Americans engaging in peaceful protest tells you everything you need to know about them.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 15h

ANALYSIS | It’s taken only 24 hours, but Trump’s fairytale of peace in the Middle East seems doomed

It’s taken only 24 hours, but Trump’s fairytale Middle East peace seems doomed

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CNN @cnn.com · 15h

Supreme Court hears arguments in a Louisiana redistricting case that could ultimately undercut the Voting Rights Act. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/496rgXN

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 15h

The retired general trashed Pete Hegseth’s attempts to restrict Pentagon press access for journalists as an attempt to “spoon-feed information.”

Retired General Torches Pentagon Pete’s Crackdown on Fox News

The station’s senior strategic analyst slams the defense secretary’s planned restrictions.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 16h

🚨NEW: Louisiana v. Callais Oral Argument LIVE BLOG🚨

Starting at 10am, the Democracy Docket team will be offering live coverage of today's blockbuster SCOTUS redistricting argument. Follow and bookmark. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

LIVE BLOG: Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Gut the Voting Rights Act

Read more here.

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MiaMarie @mmkresge.bsky.social · 15h

Oh give me a fucking break. JANUARY 6!!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Mike Johnson: "They berated a Capitol police officer, screamed at him. He was merely standing his post. It shows, again, their disdain for law enforcement, the Democrats, screaming, assaulting officers."

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NPR @npr.org · 15h

Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for some 1.2 million deaths a year a year and contributes to millions more. Data in the new report shows that the problem is growing at an alarming rate. n.pr/3J0HVBC

Study: We're losing the war against drug-resistant infections faster than we thought

Antimicrobial resistance is responsible for some 1.2 million deaths a year a year and contributes to millions more. Data in the new report shows that the problem is growing at an alarming rate.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 15h

Season of the witch: 40 stylish, mystical treats, from crystal rings to pumpkin prints

Halloween is fast approaching – add a spooky vibe to your home and wardrobe with these glamorously ghoulish buys (they make great gifts, too)

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MiaMarie @mmkresge.bsky.social · 23h

Type 0 kidney donor needed.
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Former New York Jets Player Nick Mangold Asks Fanbase for Kidney Donation: ‘Thought I’d Have More Time’

Nick Mangold revealed he needs a kidney transplant. The retired NFL star shared a statement with his former team, the New York Jets, asking any willing fans to donate as he undergoes dialysis.

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MiaMarie @mmkresge.bsky.social · 1d

Adios!

MiaMarie @mmkresge.bsky.social · 1d

Have you seen accountability? A plan from Jefferies to exact accountability? Stating the obvious has nothing to do with surrendering in advance.

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JC @1jcc.bsky.social · 1d

@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social exactly HOW will people get accountability?

MiaMarie @mmkresge.bsky.social · 1d

There been no accountability to date, so not sure why @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social thinks there ever will be.🤷‍♀️

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Jeffries: "I remind all of these corrupt individuals, these sycophants -- the statute of limitations is five years. The American people want accountability, deserve accountability, and will get accountability."

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