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Ben Werdmuller @werd.io · 7m

I thought this was brilliant: a great introduction to the problems of The Free Press (and what the CBS acquisition represents), and John Oliver as energized as he's ever been. youtu.be/gieTx_P6INQ?...

Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15m

Mockler: I think we need to spend more time talking about phase two and the actual peace deal, rather than some Nobel peace prize, when that hasn't been achieved yet.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5h

The concentration of wealth in the hands of a few isn't just bad for our economy. It's corrosive to our democracy.

When the wealthy and well-connected control our political system, regular people don't have a voice.

The result? The demagoguery and corruption we're seeing now.

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

Anyone saying they’re not racially profiling is unserious

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 1h

We’re in the second Gilded Age just like the first — when America’s wealth was in the hands of a few, money corrupted politics, and working people were abused and exploited.

It can be easy to feel discouraged, but the first Gilded Age teaches us lessons on how we can fight back.

From Robber Barons to Bezos: Is History Repeating Itself? | Robert Reich

Robert Reich

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 5h

How fashy do you have to be for the Washington Post to refuse to sign your pre-clearance policy? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline

The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new media policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

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🦋🇺🇸 The Baracky 🇺🇸🦋 @thebaracky.bsky.social · 3h

This is the result of unchecked power. He actually believes that he can do whatever he wants. 👇👇

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 1h

If you’ve ever wondered whether quiet resistance still matters...this story will remind you why it does. The video got grounded...but something much bigger...took off.🔥👇

www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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The Onion @theonion.com · 4h

Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 40m

The is literally nothing more American and patriotic than declaring: No Kings.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 3h

Let us translate Mike Johnson's comments about Obamacare for you www.meidasplus.com/p/today-in-p...

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Edge O. Erin @edgeoerin.com · 18h

Making the national school food program permanent ($216M in annual funding) flew under the radar of other news this past week, but it, in addition to automatic tax-filing for low-income Canadians, was an excellent & empathetic move by PM Carney. 🇨🇦 must continue w/ positive and proactive initiatives.

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Keeper Of The Flame 🔥 🦋 @leftwingboogie.bsky.social · 52m

The REAL America haters

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Dorothee V. Plessis @dorotheevplessis.bsky.social · 51m

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 1h

Today we honor the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—past and present.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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McSweeney's @mcsweeneys.net · 51m

"xKid’s Always Interrupting platform is a game-changing (and mandatory) feature that nobody asked for."

After Many UX Improvements, We’re Relaunching the Small Child as xKid, Your Next-Gen Everyday Companion

Thank you for attending our company’s all-hands. It’s been an incredible eight years since we launched the first version of the Small Child. I’m no...

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STEPHEN JAMES @stephen5150.bsky.social · 20h

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uppaalaska.bsky.social 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇲🇽🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇦🇺🇬🇱🇵🇦🇺🇦 @uppaalaska.bsky.social · 13h

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 2h

gene kelly is antifa

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1h

The Portland Frog army has now infiltrated Tulsa, OK and they’ve made an unlikely alliance with the T-Rex infantry and Sharks on Hoverboards mercenary forces.

This is truly terrifying.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 4h

You know they’re worried about this weekend’s turnout at the No Kings rally when they’re already making comments about it. Who’s ready for Saturday?

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3h

"Support the troops, y'all!"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5h

Obama: "When you see an administration suggest that ordinary street crime is an insurrection or a terrorist act, that is a genuine effort to weaken how we have understood democracy."

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 57m

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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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 3h

That’s right! Thanks, Fox News!
www.foxnews.com/politics/squ...

Squad 2.0: Meet America's next wave of radical Democrats shaping the party's future

Progressive Democrats, including Zohran Mamdani and Omar Fateh, have emerged as the new generation of candidates responding to President Donald Trump's second term.

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