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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

Just a deep, dark cesspool of corruption like we’ve never seen before in US history at every single agency and level of government. Republicans in Congress continue to ignore all of it and if people still care about having a Republic they will vote them out as soon as they can.

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 1d

JD Vance can dismiss the Young Republicans as a college group chat.

But let's be clear: the group chat includes a State Senator, a Trump Admin official, and multiple Republican staffers — and some of the worst comments came from folks associated with Mike Johnson, Elise Stefanik, and Mike Lawler.

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sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

“They should resign from any leadership position immediately and reflect on how far they have strayed from basic human respect and decency.”

Really? How about you throw them out!

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‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies — POLITICO

POLITICO report on private Telegram chat filled with racist slurs and tropes ignites debate from New York to Washington.

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sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

Starve the beast. Reagan would be proud.

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sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

How did we get here, she asks rhetorically.

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

Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.

Photo from Chicago: DHS militarized agent holding a gun up directly in someone’s face as the victim has their hands up, pleading for them not to shoot.

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sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

Funny? Even they can’t think he’s funny.

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sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

Wow. I read Hillbilly Elegy. But what really happened to JDV at Yale? This has to the crux of the problem.

sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

And the democrats know this. They can’t cave.

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Fired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 1d

for the most updated information check out this article about the CDC experiences and recent cuts. Also follow us, @firedbutfighting.bsky.social, as we gather more details.

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CDC Firings Are ‘Intentional Attack on the American People,’ Ex-Employees Say

A quarter of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention staff is gone after the Trump administration’s latest reductions in force and earlier layoffs

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TiggsCupcake @tiggsisacupcake.bsky.social · 1d

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Jean on the Left Coast @jeaninparadise.bsky.social · 1d

Just calling them drug traffickers and blowing them up means he can declare anyone a criminal and just have them killed.

Remember when he was admiring president Duarte’s murdering of thousands of suspected drug traffickers in the Philippines? He’s trying to do the same thing here.

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Master Elrond [he/him] @inuyasha1953.bsky.social · 1d

thedemocraticcoalition

Elon Musk hitting $500 billion while 60% of Americans can't afford basic necessities is what it looks like when billionaires buy elections to get laws written to benefit themselves at the expense of everyone else.

Elon Musk is a result of decades of policy failures.

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 1d

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Master Elrond [he/him] @inuyasha1953.bsky.social · 1d

rbreich

If this country was truly "pro life," we would have Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, gun reform, universal child care, and a living wage.

The right-wing agenda isn't about "life".

It's about control.

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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 1d

Was sorry to miss this event today, but was there in spirit.

These RIFs are illegal. Period.

We cannot let them stand.

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Former federal employees join Democrats to rally against coming RIFs

At a press conference Tuesday, Democratic lawmakers joined with former federal employees to blast agencies’ RIF announcements under the current shutdown.

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anniefitz12.bsky.social @anniefitz12.bsky.social · 1d

'NO KINGS' protests this Saturday, October 18th!!
Find your local event at:
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 ...

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sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

a close up of a woman 's face with blonde hair

ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with blonde hair

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sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

We absolutely suck!

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State Department Revokes Visas Over Charlie Kirk Comments — The Wall Street Journal

The agency says the U.S. ‘has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans’

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sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

Most parents get their children vaccinated between 12-15 month. So all these babies get measles and pass it on? Not buying it, never did. What data can you provide?

sjh65.bsky.social @sjh65.bsky.social · 1d

And this OSC will do nothing.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 1d

If men with guns and masks tried to pull me out of my car, I'd fight back. Courts should reject any claims by the government that this is aggression by the person being detained, resisting arrest, or that they're a flight risk.

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Nurse Teri 🇺🇦🏳️‍🌈 🇲🇽 🇨🇦 👩🏽‍⚕️ 👊🏼 @nurseteria.bsky.social · 2d

We the people of the USA 🇺🇸 will show up, we will speak up, we will not be silenced by bullies.

#NoKingsDay

Find your local march at nokings.org

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Nick Varga @karaoke-god.bsky.social · 1d

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