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Anna Holmes @annabookwriter.bsky.social · 6h

You can declare yourself against “universal public masking”, but that means I can declare you a dick.

Long COVID absolutely wrecked my shit because people just couldn’t see themselves considering the health of others. Knowing you’re comfortable with that tells me everything I need to know.

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Florida Chris @chrislongview.bsky.social · 9h

the same people who warned you about john fetterman are warning you about that dude in Maine. if you want to get duped into another fetterman, by all means continue attacking Janet Mills.

if you'd like a reliable vote for democracy, democratic values, and Mainers, go with a proven track record.

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 8h

I have blocked this person, but I keep seeing people say things like this, and I’m begging people to understand two things.

(1) Just because peaceful protest may not be sufficient to win this moment does not mean that it is not necessary.

It is.

From: Olde Stuffe @annalsofwarren.bsky.social

i appreciate your words very often
Germans were very angry at their own government for not being truthful about the fierce nature of their enemy in WWI
this betrayal by leaders and mouthpieces led directly to Hitler and NSDAP
we're telling Americans peaceful protest will solve this
it won't

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Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 1d

WaPo, which declined to endorse in the 2024 presidential election, wants you to know that a candidate in this year's mayoral election in New York City is overpromising on bus fares.

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SpryOldLorax @spryoldlorax.bsky.social · 18h

Accessibility shouldn't be an after-thought.
Accessibility helps EVERYONE.
Yes, even the able-bodied.

No one is able-bodied forever.
Advocate for an accessible world NOW.

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 16h

"Millions infected in Germany. Flu, cold or corona?"

Germany reports 7.5 million new respiratory illnesses each week.

During Oktoberfest, over 6 million visitors gather in crowded, poorly ventilated tents in Munich—creating ideal conditions for viruses to spread rapidly.

Pretty sure it’s COVID.

Millions infected in Germany

Flu, cold or corona?

Status: 13.10.2025 07:54

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20h

Big roar for AG Letitia James at the ZOHRAN rally👇🏽

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21h

Vaccines are safe and effective.

Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.

When you want information, ask your doctor.

It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 21h

The is literally nothing more American and patriotic than declaring: No Kings.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

How fashy do you have to be for the Washington Post to refuse to sign your pre-clearance policy? www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline

The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new media policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Garcia: It’s really shocking for him to essentially lean into this possibility of a pardon. And we know why that’s the case, right? He wants to control what she says. He wants her—someone who has a ton of information on what actually happened—to perhaps… omit memories she might have of the president

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 23h

"Support the troops, y'all!"

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Greg Proops @gregproops.bsky.social · 1d

Another W
#VoteBlue

Dannie D 🦋 @dannied.bsky.social · 2d

Helena Moreno wins the New Orleans mayoral race in a landslide — becoming the city’s first Hispanic and second female mayor. ✊🏾

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🌈Dr. Franken Frizzle 🎃 @swilua.bsky.social · 1d

I'm Sorry You Can't Afford To Be Alive
And Other Stories Of America

Picture is of Grover the Doctor waving at you from a hospital. There’s an “aborted dreams” signature and maybe they’re who made this idk

It wasn’t me, I’m only posting it myself because no one else had alt text lol

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SpryOldLorax @spryoldlorax.bsky.social · 1d

Six years ago, Uganda announced a bill to legalize murdering gay people. The National Christian Organization paid a preacher to go to Uganda and help their lawmakers with the bill. Chick-fil-A funds The National Christian Org.

If you eat at Chick-fil-A, this is what your money goes to.
#Boycott

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Jake Wittich @jakewittich.bsky.social · 1d

The same ICE agent who handcuffed Ald. Jessie Fuentes has been filmed in at least 3 other violent encounters, including the viral arrest of a woman in Waukegan in front of the mayor.

“He’s obviously a danger to individuals and particularly women," Fuentes said.

Read more at @windycitytimes.com

Ald. Jessie Fuentes to file lawsuit against ICE agent who handcuffed her in Humboldt Park incident - Windy City Times

Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th Ward) is preparing to file a lawsuit against the ICE agent who handcuffed and threatened to arrest her at Humboldt Park Health earlier this month. In an interview with Windy ...

windycitytimes.com

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 1d

ICE is all over the city and burbs today, including Waukegan. Multiple reports on social media from people who have found empty work vans and are trying to locate family of their owners. This is a near daily occurrence now.

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#9 Dream @gayfabfourfan.bsky.social · 1d

We need #CleanIndoorAir yesterday, beginning with schools and hospitals, and then in all public buildings.
This became definitively true with the advent of the COVID pandemic. It’s astonishing & depressing that more people haven’t broken out of their denial and demanded it—or at least mentioned it.

LET'S AIR @nousaerons.bsky.social · 1d

A Secret Weapon for Improving Student Outcomes: Better Air Quality. Research shows that test scores and attendance improve when schools install air filters and upgrade ventilation. Thanks to @davidcarel.bsky.social for this reminder.
www.the74million.org/article/a-se...

A Secret Weapon for Improving Student Outcomes: Better Air Quality

Carel: Research shows that test scores and attendance improve when schools install air filters and upgrade ventilation.

www.the74million.org

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

The American founders didn't expect Mike Johnson. www.thebulwark.com/p/speaker-mi...

The Speaker of the House Is Abetting Authoritarianism

Every Trump needs his Johnson: a flunky who will rationalize his crimes.

www.thebulwark.com

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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 1d

I know it’s the most obvious thing in the world but it’s really sad that so many people have absolutely no desires or dreams in life except to accumulate money and our entire world is becoming a fucking pit because of it

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 1d

Sea-Tac Airport won't air Kristi Noem's miserable propaganda, and that's a good thing.

Donald Trump is not a king, and dog killer Kristi Noem can't just force our airports to break the law on her behalf.

Sea-Tac won’t air Noem video blaming shutdown on Democrats

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport won’t broadcast a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying Democrats caused the federal government shutdown.

www.seattletimes.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 1d

We’re in the middle of a mass disabling event.

Covid isn’t over and Long Covid has surpassed asthma as the most common chronic illness in kids.

Hundreds of kids are in quarantine in South Carolina due to a measles outbreak. Measles disables more than it kills.

All the tear gas & pepper spray?

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Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 1d

Dear liberals,

If you identify as a leftist who believes in intersectional justice & fighting fascism, please wear a mask in public. It’s one small act of solidarity with the millions living with long Covid - and a reminder that caring for others includes protecting their health

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Ian Weissman, DO @drianweissman.bsky.social · 1d

"COVID altered molecules in RNA in the fathers' sperm, which are involved in the regulation of genes that are known to be important in brain development, suggesting that the COVID-19 pandemic could have long-lasting effects on future generations."
www.sciencealert.com/covids-surpr...

COVID's Surprising Effect on Sperm May Impact Future Generations

COVID-19 infection causes changes to sperm in mice that may increase anxiety in their offspring, a study released Saturday said, suggesting the pandemic's possibly long-lasting effects on future gener...

www.sciencealert.com

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Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · 1d

We should be asking this
c o n s t a n t l y.

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