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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 11h

An honor to receive the endorsement of
of nearly a dozen Black clergy leaders in Crown Heights today, including Bishop Orlando Findlayter.

I’m grateful for their support, and this powerful and humbling prayer.

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Democracy-Lover @saverdemocrazy.bsky.social · 6h

Git er done.

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KellyK🌺 @azkellyk.bsky.social · 9h

Attorney General Kris Mayes threatens to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson over Adelita Grijalva’s swearing-in delay.

“Our aim is to get her sworn in ASAP because her constituents in Arizona deserve that.” 👏👏👏

azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/10...

Attorney General Mayes demands immediate swearing-in for Adelita Grijalva | Arizona Capitol Times

Attorney General Kris Mayes is threatening to sue U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson if he doesn't say exactly when Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in.

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Fal Rising @falrising.bsky.social · 1d

The indictment of Letitia James galvanized a groundswell of support—her re-election campaign has pulled in $1 million since Thursday, 79% of it from new donors.

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Ed Hirsch @edhirsch.bsky.social · 9h

Anna Wintour: "Mary Richardson Kennedy once told me about her ex-husband RFK Jr and his dear friend Jeffrey Epstein"
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Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 9h

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...

Have I Got Nuzzi For You

Olivia Nuzzi is set to address her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a forthcoming book, galleys of which are circulating among a select group of readers, Status has learned.

www.status.news

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 9h

"We knew we could not be together. But something about that voice, thousands of miles away, stripped away my defenses."

Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 9h

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...

Have I Got Nuzzi For You

Olivia Nuzzi is set to address her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a forthcoming book, galleys of which are circulating among a select group of readers, Status has learned.

www.status.news

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 8h

Yeah, that is a tear gas canister being fired toward the retreating couple holding the baby

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 8h

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Harry Litman @harrylitman.bsky.social · 8h

Jack Smith the picture of calm self-assured professionalism in explaining that any suggestion that his prosecutions of Trump were political is "ludicrous."Looking forward to discussing, along w/ the latest on Comey & Bolton, on @cnn.com w/ @lauracoates.com & @elliotwilliams.bsky.social @ 11:30 PM ET

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omgisme @omgisme.bsky.social · 1d

RFK JR Your crackpot science will kill people

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 12h

I wonder if Mike Johnson is going to try to dissolve Congress to keep it from voting on the Epstein files.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 9h

Tomorrow is a critical day for democracy in court. Compare how the Washington Post framed it vs Democracy Docket.

Right now, fearless, pro-democracy media is more important than legacy media platitudes. Sign up now to say informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 9h

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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 23h

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RoseMarie @rosesbloom24.bsky.social · 12h

We stand in solidarity with Attorney General Letitia James because we know what’s at stake. Democracy cannot thrive when accountability is punished, when integrity is met with intimidation..

#IStandWithLetitiaJames
#Pinks

theblackwallsttimes.com/2025/10/14/t...

The Uncomfortable Truth About How America Punishes Black Women in Power

Attorney General Letitia James faces political retribution for doing her job — exposing America’s fear of powerful Black women.

theblackwallsttimes.com

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Biggie @biggienotsmalls.bsky.social · 23h

Absolutely NO LIES TOLD....

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Democracy-Lover @saverdemocrazy.bsky.social · 8h

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VivianOfTheSierras @vivianofthesierras.bsky.social · 13h

Trump politicized stupidity strikes Nevada.

Esmeralda 7 would have comprised a sprawling network of solar panels and batteries across 118,000 acres of federally owned land in the NV desert. It was expected to produce 6.2 gigawatts, enough to power nearly 2 million homes.
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An Immense Solar Project Just Got Canceled Under Trump

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VivianOfTheSierras @vivianofthesierras.bsky.social · 13h

Trump politicized stupidity strikes Nevada.

Esmeralda 7 would have comprised a sprawling network of solar panels and batteries across 118,000 acres of federally owned land in the NV desert. It was expected to produce 6.2 gigawatts, enough to power nearly 2 million homes.
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An Immense Solar Project Just Got Canceled Under Trump

www.nytimes.com

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 9h

Antifa is looking for a few good frogs. 🐸

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Jeff Ritherdon @ihopetowin.bsky.social · 8h

NO KINGS DAY 2. Be There. Release the Epstein Files

www.youtube.com/shorts/mz_nl...

Why No Kings Day 2.0 Is Even More Important

YouTube video by Robert Reich

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Ashley Kuckelman @ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social · 18h

LFG ~ NO MF KINGS IN AMERICA‼️

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Mad_as_hell (Maddie) @maddie-says.bsky.social · 9h

Tish James' speech was AMAZING. This is just a taste of what she said, what a dynamic speaker!! Check out her full speech.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 9h

Tish James lit up the room last night — and her words echoed far beyond the walls of The United Palace. This is a fight for the future.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 9h

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Democracy-Lover @saverdemocrazy.bsky.social · 8h

Please pay attention.

butterflygirl24 @butterflygirl24.bsky.social · 1d

Mainstream media not covering this news. #alaska #hurricane