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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 14h

There are many good science fiction novels. Not a single one that I have read delivers a happy vision of the future in which aged right-wing billionaires control the media.

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 29m

A bit of peace and serenity on this Sunday morning.

David Pepper @davidpepperoh.bsky.social · 1h

Sunday Painting: “Fall Walk”

Take one if you can….

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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 1h

“I've been outed as a class traitor and I'm proud to wear that badge.”

@mehdirhasan.bsky.social asks @saikatforcongress.bsky.social if people should be skeptical of his campaign for the working class, despite being a multimillionaire himself.

Watch the interview: open.substack.com/pub/zeteo/p/...

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 16h

The East Wing was a huge part of the WH Christmas Tradition where the public enters.
That MF destroyed a long time tradition. First Lady Jill Biden has so much grace & creativity giving us a short time of relieve after living through Melania's horrible decorations.
www.threads.com/@alluring/po...

Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 17h

The East Wing was a huge part of the WH Christmas Tradition where the public enters.
That MF destroyed a long time tradition. First Lady Jill Biden has so much grace & creativity giving us a short time of relieve after living through Melania's horrible decorations.
www.threads.com/@alluring/po...

𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑧𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑡ℎ ✨️ (@alluring) on Threads

Some of the Biden Administration's Chrismas decorations over the years, including the East Wing 💔

www.threads.com

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 18h

Didn't he also convince him to pick Vance as his running mate?

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 20h

F...ing NYT showing this picture of Tim Mellon. He's 83 years old. He's breaking the law & should be arrested. Congress has the purse strings & should be back in session working on a new fiscal budget that was due Sept. 30. Govt. out of money.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/u...

Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune

www.nytimes.com

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 23h

No one makes it entirely on their own. If you benefit from a functioning society, you owe something back.

#TaxBillionaires

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 21h

When Democrats hold the majority in Congress, we will hold anyone accountable who aids Trump’s corruption.

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 23h

"Three Reasons I Still Have Hope For America" - a new, uplifting interview with historian and journalist @vermontgmg.bsky.social 👇
www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/three-reas...

"Three Reasons I Still Have Hope For America" - A New Conversation With Garrett Graff, Award-Winning Journalist and Historian

Early in-person voting begins in New Jersey today - let's make it a big day all!!!!!!!!!

www.hopiumchronicles.com

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 22h

Consider making a food and/or money donation to your local food pantry. No child, vet or senior should go hungry.

In my state, "About 11% of Connecticut residents live below the federal poverty line but account for 41% of all SNAP recipients, according to DataHaven."

ctmirror.org/2025/10/24/c...

SNAP benefit cuts will hit CT harder than any other state, data says

CT families receiving SNAP benefits could lose nearly $200 monthly on average, a bigger hit than families would feel in any other state.

ctmirror.org

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Richard Blumenthal @blumenthal.senate.gov · 1d

As Trump tears down the iconic East Wing to build his monstrous ballroom, I want to know all the facts about donors supposedly footing the bill. Many have merger reviews, litigation or other special interests pending where the Administration could help or look the other way.

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 1d

More for them, less for us.

Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 1d

Nothing screams Marie Antoinette more than taking away SNAP & WIC before Thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall.

Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 1d

Trump chooses to let food aid for tens of millions of people to run out when there are funds there available to cover the costs.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump administration says it won't tap emergency funds to pay food aid

The move means 42 million people will miss SNAP benefits in November unless Congress acts.

www.politico.com

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 1d

Nothing screams Marie Antoinette more than taking away SNAP & WIC before Thanksgiving while you build a gold and marble dance hall.

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 1d

If one day of salary will turn them against us, then we are in huge trouble. I will continue to believe they will see through the game being played at their expense.

Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 1d

The amount is meaningless — less than one day of salary. But the principle is important: once the armed services are paid by the oligarchs, they become a private militia, and we no longer have a country.
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Trump Administration Live Updates: Pentagon Accepts $130 Million Donation to Help Pay Troops During Shutdown

www.nytimes.com

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 1d

When Democrats win the House, accountability will be restored in Congress.

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 1d

Psycho Stevie at it again!

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Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · 1d

It's not lost on me that the part of the White House we are destroying is the part that has to do with women's history in the White House.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 2d

NEW: NBC News confirms that the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, on the east side of the White House, has been destroyed as part of the demolition of the East Wing.

(📸 Getty Images)

A picture of the garden in front of the east wing of the White House. A mix of colorful flowers and small trees

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 1d

The only word to use anytime with Trump is CRAZY!!!!

Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 1d

This is so fucking crazy!!!!!!!!!!

Adam Cancryn @adamcancryn.bsky.social · 1d

New: The Pentagon confirms to CNN it will funnel $130M from an anonymous Trump “friend” toward military pay.

Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 1d

Americans should not be funding Donald Trump.

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 1d

Trump skipped trial for leading a coup and stealing secrets—now he wants you to pay his $230 million tab? That’s some bullshit.

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Tim Sperry @yankeeinct.bsky.social · 1d

So appropriate

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 2d

Here's that crack in politics Simon mentions a lot in his videos on the Hopium Chronicles Substack.

Dems have done a great job on the messaging of the ACA and loss of health insurance. Now it's time for them to get much louder on the tariffs.

Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 2d

Recommend this new analysis from @gelliottmorris.com - Dems are now more trusted on the economy.

www.gelliottmorris.com/p/polls-show...

Polls show voters now trust Democrats more to handle the economy

The issue that sank Democrats in 2024 now threatens to do the same to Republicans in 2025 and the 2026 midterms

www.gelliottmorris.com

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Janet @watson16.bsky.social · 2d

Here's that crack in politics you mention a lot in your videos on the Hopium Chronicles Substack.

Dems have done a great job on the messaging of the ACA and loss of health insurance. Now it's time for them to get much louder on the tariffs.