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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 12h

She marched to Mike Johnson’s office and will be the 218th vote to finally release the Epstein files

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 12h

"The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else"

DoD sources tell Zeteo that staff there have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.

The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else

Defense Department sources tell Zeteo that staff have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.

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bbeach.bsky.social @bbeach.bsky.social · 5h

It's coming at some point.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=26WM...

Andrew Ross Sorkin on worrying similarities between Wall Street today and 1929's pre-crash market

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 10h

Trump didn’t light the fire overnight. He’s been turning up the heat slowly, hoping we won’t notice until we’re already cooked.

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bbeach.bsky.social @bbeach.bsky.social · 5h

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Americans Mystified Why Nonessential Federal Employee Still Has Job

The still-employed man performs no identifiable function, Americans noted.

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bbeach.bsky.social @bbeach.bsky.social · 14h

You realize that the Trump administration is literally giving the middle finger to most of what's been learned from hard experience by previous administrations? Because yes, they are indeed that arrogant. We will suffer mightily from it when the time comes. And we won't be prepared.

bbeach.bsky.social @bbeach.bsky.social · 15h

"It is pretty hard to claim you have punk energy when you spout out conservative talking points while dressed as the front desk manager at a Courtyard by Marriott."
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Bari Weiss: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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bbeach.bsky.social @bbeach.bsky.social · 16h

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K-shaped economy: Why the wealthy are thriving as most Americans fall behind

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 16h

NEW: Adrian Fontes has CERTIFIED the results of the AZ-07 election of Adelita Grijalva. Mike Johnson is OUT of EXCUSES and should swear her in.

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Heather Long @byheatherlong.bsky.social · Apr 25

44% of Americans now believe they will be WORSE OFF financially in a year (due mainly to Trump's tariffs)

We've never seen anything like this before. Not even in the Great Recession or stagflation era (31% thought they would be worse off in 1 yr in early 1980)

via Uof Michigan Survey of Consumers

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 19h

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18h

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🇺🇸𝕀𝕟𝕕𝕪 ℝ𝕖𝕗𝕦𝕘𝕖𝕖🇺🇸 𝚍𝚋𝚊 𝙱𝚊𝚍 𝙱𝚞𝚗𝚗𝚢 @indyrefugee.bsky.social · 17h

Never thought it possible the left would take the frog back.

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The Onion @theonion.com · 20h

Israel Warns Gaza Still Harboring Hundreds Of Doctors https://theonion.com/israel-warns-gaza-still-harboring-hundreds-of-doctors-1850964439/

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Sista Cate Ruth ♿ @sistacatruthpurry.bsky.social · 18h

Sucks to be Alex Jones. Live by the made up bullshit, die by the made up bullshit.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

US supreme court rejects Alex Jones appeal over $1.4bn defamation penalty

Infowars founder and conspiracy theorist had been ordered to pay because of false claims about Sandy Hook massacre

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18h

It's really not about politics anymore. The apparatus of the Republican Party has simply become a haven for bad people.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 18h

Trump is stooping so low that he’s gutting the federal Office of Special Education.

Attacking students with disabilities is wrong. Every child in America deserves a fair shot at success.

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

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bbeach.bsky.social @bbeach.bsky.social · 17h

Trump learned his thuggery early from a master thug.
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THE APPRENTICE - International Trailer - Starring Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong & Maria Bakalova

YouTube video by StudiocanalUK

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 18h

“What’s the benefit for 🇺🇸 in sending $20 BILLION to Argentina?”🤔

Trump says he just really likes their philosophy and will only send the $20 Billion if his pal Milei wins.

Imagine not being able to see this blatant corruption for what it is. (While our farmers struggle)

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 17h

Bailing out Bessent’s billionaire friends on Wall Street from their bad investments is much more important.

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bbeach.bsky.social @bbeach.bsky.social · 1d

If ICE can wear masks, why can't we?
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Thee NYC angry black latina mom! ♉️🇩🇴🗽 🐝💛 @urbanmodernism.bsky.social · 1d

Protesters in Portland showing up in costume embody joy as resistance. If those who oppress us can be absurd, so can those fighting for freedom. Humor and creativity remind us that rebellion isn’t only anger—it’s the courage to laugh, to dance, and to exist loudly in the face of control. #Pinks

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 1d

Join us in Union Square to hand out palm cards and talk to voters about why our grassroots coalition supports Zohran Mamdani for mayor, and why we believe Andrew Cuomo is the wrong choice for New Yorkers.

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💙Keith B Martin DC 💙 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 🌎 @keith.is.democrat · 2d

HUGE H/T to @debby33.bsky.social!!!

Folks, we have an image, a uniform . . . and now a song.

No Kings Day coming up Saturday should be fun!!!

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The Doors - Peace Frog

YouTube video by MrDutton94

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 1d

"Those who study the law and are experts on the balance of power warn that unless Congress reasserts its authority soon, we may end up unable to repair the guardrails that have held our government together for centuries." www.thebulwark.com/p/the-other-...

The OTHER Democratic Demand for Reopening the Government

It’s about stopping Donald Trump and Russ Vought—and it can’t happen soon enough.

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 1d

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