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Tom

@thomfromla.bsky.social

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Father, Husband, Resister, Musician, Go Eagles, Go Phillies Psalm 109:8 -"Let his days be few and brief; And let others step forward to replace him." No posts = No follow DM's = Block

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Maraki @maraki.bsky.social · 4h

This makes me so sad for the innocents brutalized but so proud of those who are standing up for all of us. 💕✊💙🐸

✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 5h

Americans, you deserve so much better than this.

Let’s make sure Saturday is just the beginning.

We will overwhelm this regime with dignity and a fierce, non-violent “NO!”

#NoKings ✋🏼

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2h

(AP) — Dozens of reporters turned in access badges and exited the Pentagon on Wednesday rather than agree to government-imposed restrictions on their work, pushing journalists who cover the American military further from the seat of its power.

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Jeff Aurand @democracy-defender.bsky.social · 3d

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Tom @thomfromla.bsky.social · 3h

Wednesday Afternoon Breaking News Updates
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Wednesday Afternoon Breaking News Updates

Trump and the Republicans are getting desperate

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Jacob T. Levy @jacobtlevy.bsky.social · 4h

Brown rejected the compact!

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Tom @thomfromla.bsky.social · 3h

Fired or arrested?

ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️‍🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 @stevefm20.bsky.social · 4h

a woman sitting on a couch with the words this entire administration should be fired behind her

ALT: a woman sitting on a couch with the words this entire administration should be fired behind her

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Maida ☠️ @emmaidama.bsky.social · 4h

Supreme Court conservatives open to further eroding Voting Rights Act!!! 🤬
#Pinks 🌸
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Live updates: SCOTUS arguments on Louisiana redistricting case that could undercut Voting Rights Act | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments Wednesday in a major voting rights case, Louisiana v. Callais, that threatens to undermine the Voting Rights Act. Follow here for the latest live news updat...

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Tom @thomfromla.bsky.social · 3h

So, they're insane to be in a cult and that's why they're feeding the crazies

2charlotte45.bsky.social @2charlotte45.bsky.social · 3h

No they are in a cult and have no choice but to feed the crazies

Tom @thomfromla.bsky.social · 3h

If you’re not pissed off, you’re not paying attention.
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If you’re not pissed off, you’re not paying attention.

I’m the culture guy at The Bulwark—I write about movies; I edit book reviews—and as such I mostly leave the political stuff to my colleagues.

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SiLveRFoxXx @silv3rfoxxx.bsky.social · 4h

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Progress Texas @progresstexas.bsky.social · 4d

HUGE news in Texas organizing: Progressive powerhouses Powered by People and Texas Blue Action are joining forces! To learn more, listen our full conversation with Texas Blue Action Executive Director @lanainaustin.bsky.social — find it everywhere you stream Progress Texas Podcasts.

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Sporkman @realsporkman.bsky.social · 4h

The U.S. equivalent would be "Euthanasia Booths".

Finland converts old phone booths into free heated shelters with warm seats, USB charging ports, and Wi-Fi.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

Tim Walz: "It's almost unimaginable that he's got Milei in there, giving him $20 billion, so that they can undercut us and China can buy their soybeans from them. And now China has learned they can replace our markets."

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CousinIT aka SevenBowie @cousinit.bsky.social · 4h

US soybean crisis is a 'man-made disaster caused by' Trump. And farmers know it. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

US soybean crisis is a 'man-made disaster caused by' Trump. And farmers know it. | Opinion

On Oct. 10, Trump escalated trade tensions with China. By Oct. 12, he was posting that 'it will all be fine.' But that doesn't help America's farmers.

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Marialana Kinter for Congress @marialanakinter.bsky.social · 1d

When I look at Washington, I see a crisis of integrity, a refusal to take accountability, and a failure to lead under pressure.

Integrity, performing under pressure, and accountability is precisely what being a Nuclear Plant Supervisor in the Navy taught me.