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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 2h

BREAKING from PP

We found immigration agents have held more than 170 *citizens*

The govt doesn't track citizens held. So we did. We tallied:

Nearly 20 kids, two w/ cancer

More than 20 citizens held for day or more, incommunicado

www.propublica.org/article/immi...

by @nicolefoy.bsky.social

More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.

The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...

www.propublica.org

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Sorien @sorien.bsky.social · 1h

... No?

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 1h

My office and @governor.ny.gov won our lawsuit against the federal administration, protecting millions in MTA anti-terrorism funds.

This is a major victory for every commuter, every transit worker, and every family that relies on our subways, buses, and trains to travel safely.

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Ted Lieu @tedlieu.bsky.social · 1h

Today is Day 16 of the Republican shutdown. Your regular reminders:

1. Republicans control the White House, Senate and House.

2. GOP making deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA.

3. Democrats are fighting to lower costs, cancel the cuts and save healthcare for Americans.

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1h

MTG slams the Trump administration for bailing out Argentina:

“Americans are getting decimated by the high cost of living and skyrocketing insurance costs… Tell me how it’s ‘America First’ to bail out a foreign country with $20 or even $40 BILLION in taxpayer dollars.”

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Chise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 2h

Since we can’t rely on the HHS, CDC, or FDA to say it, I will:

MAKE SURE YOU ARE VACCINATED AGAINST MEASLES. GET YOUR MMR.

Measles cases have reached their HIGHEST point since the disease WAS ELIMINATED from the United States in 2000. We are at the tipping point for the return of ENDEMIC measles.

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StargazerKG 🦸🌠 Stellar Hero Vtuber @stargazerkg.bsky.social · 9d

Paypal is now playing harder ball on artists, going after anyone even mentioning commissions.

Artists, send invoices. That way, no one has to say what the money is for on Paypal's paper trail.

Customers, SAY NOTHING about commissions. Just say "thanks" on donos.

Everyone: INCREASE THE CALLS.

qdbuckwheat.bsky.social @qdbuckwheat.bsky.social · 9d

Sharing a helpful link, has other numbers and call scripts to use.
stop-paypros.neocities.org

Stop payment processors from censoring games!

stop-paypros.neocities.org

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Dwight Williams 🇨🇦 @dewline.bsky.social · 4h

An alarming choice by #FordNation as far as recruiting medical personnel to #Ontario is concerned!

Cheri DiNovo @cheridinovo.bsky.social · 4h

So if a physician hasn’t attended 2 years in a high school in Ontario forget practicing here???

This is racism and in a province where good luck finding a Doctor?

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moringmark.bsky.social @moringmark.bsky.social · 4h

I Found You #theowlhouse #toh

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 4h

The bipartisan movement against female genital mutilation and cutting is being co-opted by anti-trans activists, hindering urgent laws from being passed.

Anti-trans policies aren't preventing genital mutilation — they're disrupting efforts to stop it

The bipartisan movement against female genital mutilation and cutting is being co-opted by anti-trans activists, hindering urgent laws from being passed.

19thnews.org

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 4h

When Trump says he’s cutting “democratic programs”, he’s referring to the ACA, SNAP, Medicare, Medicaid, social security…

His pitch to the base is, “I’m taking things you depend on because they were championed by people you don’t like…and giving you nothing from the people you do like.”

Winning.

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 20h

Insurance rates up $2000.

Food benefits cut off.

Farmers unable to sell their crops.

Skyrocketing national debt.

$40 billion to Argentina.

America First!

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heresvix @heresvix.bsky.social · 23h

Coffee Date — full comic 😳👗

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Sexy CHOAM Nomsky costume @samthielman.com · 6h

oh MAN as a crypto (complimentary) nerd this is exactly my speed

John Schwartz @jswatz.bsky.social · 7h

Holy guacamole, this could be the weirdest story I ever worked on. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/s...

A C.I.A. Secret Kept for 35 Years Is Found in the Smithsonian’s Vault

www.nytimes.com

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Jan Pi @dr-john-von-pi.bsky.social · 6h

Gift #NYT article: The #Trump regime has dismissed the hundreds of #climate scientists & experts who had been compiling the federal government’s flagship report on how #GlobalWarming is affecting #America.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/28/c...

All Authors Working on Flagship U.S. Climate Report Are Dismissed

www.nytimes.com

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 6h

“His general demeanor was do not push things that upset Bukele — he is our No. 1 ally on migration,” a former U.S. official said about Johnson’s view of U.S. investigations into suspected Salvadoran corruption.

The Trump-Appointed Diplomat Accused of Shielding El Salvador’s President From Law Enforcement

A previously undisclosed State Department report and interviews reveal accusations that U.S. Ambassador Ronald D. Johnson shielded Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele from U.S. and Salvadoran law enforc...

www.propublica.org

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Sorien @sorien.bsky.social · 7h

@governorwalz.mn.gov We should join this!

Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 8h

Hoping to see PA join this, @governor.pa.gov

Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 13h

15 US states and territories have formed a new Public Health Alliance, which will counter the absence of federal leadership by tracking outbreaks, issuing guidance, buying vaccines and more.

Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.

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Ticia Verveer @ticiaverveer.bsky.social · 8h

A man digging for worms in southeastern Sweden discovered a medieval hoard containing pearls, pendants, silver rings, and an estimated 20,000 coins. Archaeologists determined that most of the silver coins date to the 12th century.

Up to 20,000 coins from Early Middle Ages discovered by man digging for worms near Stockholm

A man digging for worms at his summer house in Sweden has unearthed a stupendous treasure: a silver hoard of up to 20,000 coins from the Early Middle Ages.

www.livescience.com

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NPR @npr.org · 8h

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off. n.pr/46UAm8I

Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off.

n.pr

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Jake Goldsbie @jakegoldsbie.bsky.social · 15h

This is possibly the all-time funniest real answer to an interview question

Cheryl Hines clarifying her mutant husband only had a bit of his brain eaten by an actual worm

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ʙᴜη ₊˚⊹⋆ @bun.is.a.cutie.fyi · 2d

!!!

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Atty916 @atty916.bsky.social · 11h

Great idea! I would definitely apply & come out of retirement to be an attorney working at that agency.
-Set up tip line,
-Fund via penalties,
-Excess to education
-Remote work for large % of staff further reducing costs,
-Set up success metrics & report directly to congressional committee.

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NPR @npr.org · 10h

The artist and illustrator created iconic posters for movie franchises like Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Back to the Future. n.pr/4n1dfOB

Drew Struzan, artist of iconic movie posters, dies at 78

The artist and illustrator created iconic posters for movie franchises like Indiana Jones, Star Wars and Back to the Future.

n.pr

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16h

AOC: You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to keep people from getting poisoned, from dangerous chemicals

You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing

If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,

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Bruce Stallsmith @laimosemion.bsky.social · 15h

The war in Portland is intensifying. 🧪

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