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Greg Olear @gregolear.bsky.social · 20m

I’m not an intelligence guy, but how is a front page NYT story “covert?” Aren’t we supposed to, like, NOT alert them? Or does “secret authorization” mean something else?

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 19m

Some of the brightest former CIA, FBI, and NSA minds are about to deliver a blunt assessment of the threat we face. I’ve had Steven Cash (He was awarded the CIA’s Medal of Merit for his work on a sensitive project) @steadystatevets.bsky.social on my podcast...he’s the real deal. Stay tuned.

The Steady State @steadystatevets.bsky.social · 1h

Tomorrow, we release the Steady State’s assessment of American democracy—written by former national security officials using the same tools once used to evaluate authoritarian regimes abroad. The conclusion is clear: We are facing an existential threat of growing autocracy here in the US.

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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 17m

Fuuuuuck you!!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25m

Brooke Rollins: "Charlie Kirk is in a way the modern day Thomas Jefferson."

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antifa77.bsky.social @antifa77.bsky.social · 7m

You God damn right!

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 16m

Country music singer
Bryan Andrews speaks out against Trump's ICE

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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 15m

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 15m

The New York Times, disclosing that the CIA is authorized to overthrow Venezuelan dictator Maduro, says “the CIA’s history of covert action in Latin America and the Caribbean is mixed at best.”
That’s like saying John Dillinger’s history of visiting banks was “mixed at best.”

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 15m

Breaking: Supreme Court Leans Toward Further Weakening Landmark Voting Rights Act. (MSNBC)

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Brian Stelter @brianstelter.bsky.social · 24m

Pentagon beat reporters have been handing in their press passes all day long today. It is one of the most striking examples of news media solidarity we've seen this year.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 22m

Republicans calling millions of Americans terrorists for peacefully marching at a...checking notes..."No Kings" rally is a great way to unite the majority against them.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 36m

JUST IN: A federal judge in San Francisco has HALTED Trump’s plan to lay off thousands of federal workers during his shutdown, calling it “unlawful” and “politically motivated.” Judge Illston said Trump acted as if “the laws don’t apply to them anymore.”

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 35m

At least he has UAE, Qatar and the Saudis giving him billions, along with millions of MAGA rubes buying his baubles and trinkets.

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 31m

When the House held a moment of silence to honor the Capitol Police on the one year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, literally none of the Republicans-other than Dick and Liz Cheney-attended

That day, Mike Johnson and MAGA essentially spat on these heroes-both in word AND in deed

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βɛth @feverspell.bsky.social · 1h

I'd ask her how she feels about her husband driving his ex-wife to commit suicide. Let's pin this vapid twunt down on that one.

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JoGo @mywitsend.bsky.social · 1h

Why is she saying “with the utmost respect”? What respect is this woman entitled to? What qualifications does she have to weigh in on this other than she’s married to the sick, philandering psychopath who is actively working to kill poor people. She gets no respect. Zero. None.

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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻❌👑 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 1h

Well-known internet personality Robby Roadsteamer makes fun of ICE and calls them Nazis. They prove his point & come out to arrest him for trespassing after shoving him over the property line.

Just like Russia, if you protest the regime, men with guns come to take you away.
youtu.be/HHTuJ7P8YiM?...

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 1h

What the fuck are we doing?

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 48m

Must watch!

Bette Midler 🫶

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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 48m

M NO KINGS
Top 10 Rally Reminders
Lead with Love, Not Anger.
Focus your energy on what you stand for, not what you stand against. Anger fades;
compassion lasts.
Look Out for One Another.
Offer water, a smile, or friendly chat to someone nearby. Check on families, elders, and people with mobility needs.
Smile and Greet Others.
Say hello, wave, or share a word of encouragement. Small acts of friendliness build community trust and lower tension.
Celebrate Families and Kids.
Keep the atmosphere family-friendly, and invite children to join in with chants and songs-joyful ways to express civic pride.
Lift Your Voice with Positivity.
Joy is contagious. The more you smile, sing, and stay grounded, the safer and stronger everyone around you feels.
Keep It Clean and Respectful.
Leave our rally space as beautiful as you found it-or better. Treat it with respect, care, and gratitude for peace.
Make Your Sign Speak Peace.
Choose messages that uplift-creative, clever, values-based signs draw attention without aggression or profanity.
Be Mindful of Words & Tone.
Speak with kindness, even when disagreeing. Avoid insults, sarcasm, or chants that demean others.
Model Nonviolence in Every Action.
If confronted, breathe, stay calm, and step back. Do not engage or argue, alert a Guardian in an orange vest.
Carry Joy Beyond the Rally.
After the event, share stories, photos, and reflections that highlight unity and courage-show the world what peaceful power looks like.

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Wagatwe Wanjuki @wagatwe.com · 1h

nice to see white ladies call out the "purity test" and "circular firing squad" rhetoric as total bullshit

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 17h

"What do you have to say about the capitulation that you participated in?"

Cory Booker clearly wasn't expecting the pushback he got from @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social

Full interview: youtu.be/HLfzsOVjlxc

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antifa77.bsky.social @antifa77.bsky.social · 56m

Be there! Find your local event and voice your dissent to this regime. #NoKings

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David Pakman @davidpakman.bsky.social · 57m

Trump admin officials (Bessent, Sean Duffy) are desperately trying to suppress turnout at the No Kings protests this Saturday by scaring people about repercussions. It would really upset Trump for there to be huge turnout.

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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 57m

Germany will provide €400 million for the procurement of Ukrainian long-range drones.

Thank you, Germany! 🇩🇪

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius⤵️

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Chris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 1h

“This is also why we’re trying to fire anyone who made fun of Charlie Kirk or posted his own words verbatim.”

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Blue Freedom Quest 💙🌊💙🌊 @bluefreedomquest.bsky.social · 1h

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Over 1 Million People Sign Petition Calling for Impeachment Proceedings Against President Trump - Free Speech For People

Launched on Inauguration Day, Free Speech For People’s Impeach Trump Again campaign has documented 25 grounds for impeachment against Trump since the start of his term. WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24,...

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