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Amanda Katz @katzish.bsky.social · 8m

This is really disgusting and horrifying to read. Giuffre writes so well and seems in this telling to feel so much guilt about participating in Epstein’s and Maxwell’s trafficking schemes. I want to tell her: you were a child

Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 2h

1/ The first excerpt of Virginia Giuffre's posthumus memoir is out and it is gutting: www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’: Virginia Giuffre on her abuse at the hands of Epstein, Maxwell and the king’s brother

In an extract from her posthumous memoir, Virginia Roberts Giuffre remembers the day an ‘apex predator’ recruited her from Mar-a-Lago, aged just 16; how she was trafficked to a succession of wealthy a...

www.theguardian.com

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Trevor Parsons @dartmouthcommon.bsky.social · 4h

I'm guessing the oligarchs don't like this guy. Why would that be?
Think harder, Dem leadership, & figure out why Mamdani might be the way of the future - with or without you.

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4h

tfw your 1,000-word tweets aren't working

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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 2h

As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive

And do it often.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 2h

NEW: A huge ice sculpture of the word “DEMOCRACY” is currently melting away in front of the US Capitol.

Organized by artists and activists, it was commissioned by the Up In Arms campaign, an effort led by Ben Cohen, the cofounder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream.

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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 44m

Remember, brown 13-year-olds are hardened menaces to society, but 30-something Republican Hitler afficionados in positions of power are just li’l guys.

Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 1h

These. Were. Men. In. Their. 30s.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

No one in the GOP Hitler chat was a "kid"

We checked. Sorry, JD Vance.

www.motherjones.com

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 14m

This is BRILLIANT!!
Loving the energy of the next Mayor of NYC!
Pure joy!

Go Manhattan!
(sorry, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and my boys in Queens)

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 18m

Well, we're already filled up on players. But you can still come watch and hang!

First 1,000 people to arrive will get free exclusive merch 👀

Tickets here: luma.com/Z4NYC-COLC25

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

We’re kicking the politics of the past aside and scoring a new generation of leadership — and we want you on our team.

Join us for The Cost of Living Classic, a free citywide soccer tournament in Coney Island this Sunday, co-hosted by NYC Footy.

Details + register at zohranfornyc.com/colclassic ⚽

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 18m

Well, we're already filled up on players. But you can still come watch and hang!

First 1,000 people to arrive will get free exclusive merch 👀

Tickets here: luma.com/Z4NYC-COLC25

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 7h

We’re kicking the politics of the past aside and scoring a new generation of leadership — and we want you on our team.

Join us for The Cost of Living Classic, a free citywide soccer tournament in Coney Island this Sunday, co-hosted by NYC Footy.

Details + register at zohranfornyc.com/colclassic ⚽

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2h

🚨BREAKING: Missouri state officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday aimed at blocking voters’ efforts to invoke their constitutional right to veto the state legislature’s new gerrymandered congressional map. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Missouri Republicans Sue to Block ‘People’s Veto’ of GOP Gerrymander

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1h

“.. Pentagon reporters in Arlington, Virginia walk out of the building carrying their belongings after turning in their press badges. Reporters from nearly every major news organization would not sign new rules viewed as an infringement on First Amendment rights ..”

@gettyimages.com

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 22m

Any word from the ADL on the obscene antisemitic messages revealed in the Young Republican Leaders Telegram messages?

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 22m

Read this 🧵by @amberspeaks.bsky.social
May Virginia Giuffre's memory be a blessing to all Survivors and a warning to all the predators out there:
We know what you did, and someday there will be consequences for all of you.

Release the Epstein files!

Amber Speaks Up @amberspeaks.bsky.social · 43m

🚨 NEW
“Nobody’s Girl: The Voice of Virginia Giuffre”
A survivor’s words — shared ahead of her memoir’s release.

Long thread
🧵 ⬇️

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 43m

If you’ve recently awoken from a coma, the Speaker of the House is stalling the swearing in of a newly elected member from Arizona because she would be the deciding vote in the discharge petition to release the Epstein files, which would be trouble for his boss.

You’re caught up.

Ps: Welcome back.

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 2h

This guy was a clerk for Justice Gorsuch. Anyone want to argue this is not a racist (and damn stupid) taunt?

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 56m

Trump can simply give $40 billion in US tax money to his pals in Argentina, openly admit it is for the intended purpose of keeping the MAGA allied right wing government in power, and pocket billions for himself. The US has no laws anymore and that's your money they are stealing.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4h

tfw your 1,000-word tweets aren't working

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Mamdani: "I just want to speak directly to the president. I will not be a mayor like Mayor Adams who will call you to stay out of jail. I won't be a disgraced governor like Andrew Cuomo who will call you to ask how to win this election. I can do those things on my own."

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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 5h

They are not children. These men are adults. If you care about children release the Epstein files.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 5h

A Portland mother was violently pushed to the ground and has since been transported across state lines. Her husband has no idea when they’ll hear from her again. trib.al/89dsyj8

Woman Arrested While Playing “Ghostbusters” on Clarinet at ICE Protest

Oriana Korol has since been transported across state lines, and her husband has no idea when they’ll hear from her again.

trib.al

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 5h

And please: Don’t be scared off by the GOP script you hear parroted on every MSM news program.

TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 6h

Are you participating in a nokings.org rally on Saturday, 10/18? Here are some helpful tips to get your messages across in safe, peaceful, and joyous ways.

NO KINGS
Top 10 Rally Reminders
Lead with Love, Not Anger.
Focus your energy on what you stand for, not what you stand against. Anger fades;
compassion lasts.
Look Out for One Another.
Offer water, a smile, or friendly chat to someone nearby. Check on families, elders, and people with mobility needs.
Smile and Greet Others.
Say hello, wave, or share a word of encouragement. Small acts of friendliness build community trust and lower tension.
Celebrate Families and Kids.
Keep the atmosphere family-friendly, and invite children to join in with chants and songs-joyful ways to express civic pride.
Lift Your Voice with Positivity.
Joy is contagious. The more you smile, sing, and stay grounded, the safer and stronger everyone around you feels.
Keep It Clean and Respectful.
Leave our rally space as beautiful as you found it-or better. Treat it with respect, care, and gratitude for peace.
Make Your Sign Speak Peace.
Choose messages that uplift-creative, clever, values-based signs draw attention without aggression or profanity.
Be Mindful of Words & Tone.
Speak with kindness, even when disagreeing. Avoid insults, sarcasm, or chants that demean others.
Model Nonviolence in Every Action.
If confronted, breathe, stay calm, and step back. Do not engage or argue, alert a Guardian in an orange vest.
Carry Joy Beyond the Rally.
After the event, share stories, photos, and reflections that highlight unity and courage-show the world what peaceful power looks like.

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Mad_as_hell (Maddie) @maddie-says.bsky.social · 6h

Bessent's wealth insulates him from understanding the struggles of ordinary citizens. American history should be required for anyone working in the government, especially those who are wealthy.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6h

Meta has removed a Chicago ICE-tracking Facebook page.

The move follows Apple and Google removing ICE activity tracking apps from their app stores.

The removals came after a demand from Trump’s DOJ.

Once again, Big Tech is bending the knee to our tyrant-in-chief to protect its bottom line.

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 5h

I appreciate your effort, but DJT couldn’t care less about the “afterlife”. He only cares about his body in this life as a dominant alpha male cutting deals with Strong men, surrounding himself with yes men and blonde buxom women, and obsessively acquiring more and material possessions.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 6h

The Trump administration is trying to expand presidential firing authority to justify its dismissal of certain career government workers, including agency judges and attorneys.

This should concern every American.

Trump Tests Long-Held Protections in Broad Quest to Fire Workers

The Trump administration is expanding its push to empower the president to fire federal employees at will despite their legal protections against being removed without cause.

news.bgov.com

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Shelley English @shelleyenglish.bsky.social · 6h

www.qasimrashid.com/p/how-does-i...

Profound respect for @qasimrashid.com.

How Does It Feel To Have Remained Silent?

An Open Letter to Those In Power Who Silently Watched Genocide And Said Nothing

www.qasimrashid.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9h

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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