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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1h

Trump’s power depends on maintaining the illusion that he’s all-powerful, and that Americans adore him.

But that illusion is harder to maintain if millions of people are in the streets protesting.

This is why Republicans are trying to discredit No Kings Day rallies before they've even happened.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 54m

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Charlie Sykes @sykescharlie.bsky.social · 54m

Why did JD Vance weigh in?

Because he sees the online bigots not as a cause of outrage, but as a potential constituency, and Vance is determined not to be outflanked on the Right, no matter how vile or disgusting it is.

open.substack.com/pub/charlies...

How the Young Right Lost Its Mind

And why JD Vance keeps making it worse...

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Kristin Wilson 📎 @kristin-wilson.bsky.social · 1h

Would seem to me that a Congressman beating his girlfriend and having a judge order a restraining order against him is "really serious..."

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 54m

According to polling, 57 percent of self-identifying MAGA supporters want Republicans to keep the extra subsidies going. The Affordable Care Act is making a difference in their lives, as it is for so many millions of others. www.thebulwark.com/p/something-...

There’s Something Weirdly Familiar About This New GOP Argument

Republicans’ latest attempt to win the shutdown fight shows they still don’t get it on Obamacare.

www.thebulwark.com

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Noreen Folan Essenberg @noreen900.bsky.social · 2m

Important read.

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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 54m

NEW: Our friends at @justiceconnection.bsky.social launched a newsletter covering threats to the rule of law from the perspective of the professionals who’ve been forced out of the DOJ. Read about it here ⬇️ and follow Justice Connection for more.

Thousands of years of law enforcement experience — lost

The Justice Department’s 'second risk'

www.ifyoucankeepit.org

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 53m

"We need the free and independent media to fight like hell for their constitutionally protected First Amendment rights. Their reporting is essential. May their bravery inspire others to stand up together to speak truth to power. This is the way." - Parry Headrick

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 1h

Topics Mike Johnson thinks are serious:

- Super Bowl halftime entertainer
- getting a Nobel Prize for Trump
- terrifying naked bike riders

Topics he thinks are not serious:

- Epstein Files
- domestic violence
- being able to keep the govt open
- the neutering of Congress

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 53m

⚖️ Chief Judge Timothy Evans acts - no warrantless arrests near Cook County courthouses! ❌️🧊

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 3h

Chief Judge Timothy Evans has enacted a general order prohibiting warrantless arrests by immigration agents in or around county courthouses.

Chief Judge Evans issues general order prohibiting warrantless arrests near courthouses

In the wake of pressure from officials as well as legal and advocacy groups, Chief Judge Timothy Evans has enacted a general order prohibiting warrantless arrests by immigration agents around count…

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Joy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · 53m

Basically.

Adam Gurri @adamgurri.liberalcurrents.com · 14h

The consequences of what she did are a year off to write a book (which will be published) and then landing a high prestige job immediately

Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 15h

Scoop: Olivia Nuzzi has written a book during her year in exile, in which she is set to in part address her relationship with RFK Jr. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/olivia-nuz...

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 52m

NO KINGS is a LOVE THE USA RALLY!

Join us 10/18

www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 51m

❌👑 FILL THE STREETS on OCTOBER 18. #NoKings
In Chicago: Sat Oct 18th, noon, Grant Park at Jackson/Columbus. #HandsOffChicago ✋🏼✋🏾

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1h

Trump’s power depends on maintaining the illusion that he’s all-powerful, and that Americans adore him.

But that illusion is harder to maintain if millions of people are in the streets protesting.

This is why Republicans are trying to discredit No Kings Day rallies before they've even happened.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Bobby Silverman @robertsilverman.bsky.social · 19h

I'm going to keep posting this 2017 Pareene article till it stops being relevant (forever?) www.splinter.com/charlottesvi...

Charlottesville Was a Preview of the Future of the Republican Party

Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.

www.splinter.com

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Steve Schmidt @thewarningses.bsky.social · 1h

While Trump and his goons aren't afraid to break the law, it's up to the media to report the facts and hold this regime accountable. I sit down with Matthew Dowd to discuss the loss of trust in the media and how it lets Trump do as he pleases.

Watch here: youtu.be/iiXhEQW_U6M

Why The Media Is Complicit In Trump's Crimes Against America | A Conversation with Matthew Dowd

YouTube video by The Warning with Steve Schmidt

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Noreen Folan Essenberg @noreen900.bsky.social · 15m

LIAR!

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Harry Dunn @libradunn1.bsky.social · 50m

Why do @semperwry.bsky.social and I have an active lawsuit to simply get the plaque honoring officers who defended the Capitol on January 6th? Cut the bullshit virture signaling mike. You stand with donald... your actions are louder than your words.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Noreen Folan Essenberg @noreen900.bsky.social · 16m

DHS absolutely lies!

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 16h

here’s more context to the videos DHS is putting out from Chicago.

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MSNBC Reports @msnbcreports.msnbc.com · 50m

The Senate is set to vote for the 9th time on a short-term spending bill as the shutdown continues.

Federal Unionist Network Co-Executive Director Chris Dols joins Erielle Reshef with why he says federal workers need to fight back against the Trump admin’s actions.
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Congress remains at standstill as effects of shutdown stack up

The Senate is set to vote for the ninth time on a short-term government spending bill as the shutdown continues for the third week. Federal Unionist Network Co-Executive Director Chris Dols joins Erie...

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 1h

The speaker of the house doesn’t think one of his members assaulting and threatening women is a serious issue.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

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Noreen Folan Essenberg @noreen900.bsky.social · 17m

This IS really serious Mike.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 47m

A law was passed a long time ago to place a plaque on the wall to honor the officers who defended the Capitol on J6. The plaque is done and has been ready to hang up for a long time. MAGA Mike refuses to comply with that law, which is a slap in the face to every officer. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Mike Johnson: "We've always stood with Capitol police and law enforcement. We've shown that in word and deed."

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Noreen Folan Essenberg @noreen900.bsky.social · 18m

Uh, no. Completely the opposite.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 45m

These people are either delusional, knowingly lying, or just psychotic. There has already been two of these. They were attended by millions and entirely peaceful. Touch grass, Bessent. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h

Bessent: "This crazy No Kings rally this weekend, which is gonna be the farthest left, the hardest core, the most unhinged in the Democratic Party, which is a big title. No Kings equals no paychecks."

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