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“Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.” — H. L. Mencken “Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob.” — FDR Anti-DEI=Resegregation GOP=Confederacy

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bluestatedon.bsky.social @bluestatedon.bsky.social · 13m

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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 2h

This is “normal“ now in the Republicans’ white supremacist America.

Trump considers overhaul of refugee system that would favor white people

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Ragnarok Lobster @eclecticbrotha1.bsky.social · 2h

Democrats are right to insist health care is a human right, but when MAGA claims Democrats want to give healthcare to "illegal immigrants" Democrats should respond by asking the GOP if they're arguing to repeal the law signed in 1980 by Reagan stating anyone who shows up in an ER must be treated.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h

The CFPB is one of the most staunch financial watchdogs for the American people.

The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.

It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!

Reuters @reuters.com · 20h

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 2h

"Young children and even babies appear to have been subjected to the indiscriminate use of tear gas by Defendants' officers."

Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 2h

Good morning. An overnight court filings reveals discussions took place Wednesday over whether the Trump administration has violated a judge's order addressing the use of force in its Chicago immigration campaign.

"The government believes the TRO has not been violated at all."

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Michigan Sea Grant @miseagrant.bsky.social · 2h

Could pond-based aquaculture play a key role in saving the embattled lake whitefish?

Time running out for Great Lakes whitefish. Can ponds become their Noah’s Ark? - Bridge Michigan

On the brink of collapse in Lakes Michigan and Huron, whitefish need a miracle. Now, some want to relocate fish en masse to inland waters to preserve dying bloodlines.

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bluestatedon.bsky.social @bluestatedon.bsky.social · 2h

I think it’s very likely that “Myron Gaines” doesn’t actually exist as it’s presented.

bluestatedon.bsky.social @bluestatedon.bsky.social · 2h

If he has that kind of support from Republicans, I wouldn’t be surprised if he switches parties before the end of his term. He’s that slimy.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 6h

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bluestatedon.bsky.social @bluestatedon.bsky.social · 2h

Vance & Republicans: “These 18-yr old college kids protesting Israel’s actions in Gaza are an existential threat to free speech and should be prosecuted.”

Also Vance & Republicans: “These poor 27-yr olds extolling Hitler, racism & rape are just kids so leave them alone. Criticizing them is mean.”

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 20h

Vance on public outrage over the "I love Hitler" group chat: "Grow up! Focus on the real issues. Don't focus on what kids say in group chats... The reality is that kids do stupid things, especially young boys — they tell edgy, offensive jokes. That's what kids do."

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 3d

"Book Review: A Call to Arms About the Threat of Anti-Science" | Great review of #ScienceUnderSiege by @danfalk.bsky.social for the @buckscountybeacon.com: buckscountybeacon.com/2025/10/book...

Book Review: A Call to Arms About the Threat of Anti-Science - Bucks County Beacon

“Science Under Siege,” by Michael E. Mann and Peter J. Hotez, is an impassioned manifesto against attacks on science.

buckscountybeacon.com

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 2h

How Chicago managed to defeat Stephen Miller's propaganda, at least so far.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYlv...

Stephen Miller's Fever Dreams

YouTube video by emptywheel

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bluestatedon.bsky.social @bluestatedon.bsky.social · 2h

WaPo hemorrhaging subscribers, LATimes in financial free-fall, and Dr. Phil’s pro-MAGA network is a pathetic bust. I wonder if there’s a connection…

www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

Dr. Phil’s anti-woke TV network goes broke

After the end of his popular daytime talk show in 2023, Dr. Phil McGraw launched a right-wing media network, and a new report from Slate documents a network in chaos, with suspended programming and .....

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 17h

Insurance rates up $2000.

Food benefits cut off.

Farmers unable to sell their crops.

Skyrocketing national debt.

$40 billion to Argentina.

America First!

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bluestatedon.bsky.social @bluestatedon.bsky.social · 3h

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11h

“Kids”

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Charles Ghoul-ba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 12h

Just $2,300 away from the final goal for this page!

If it hits $135,000, @90for90.bsky.social and I will have raised $5,000 for each of the Dems running in the REDDEST 27 State House districts in Virginia!

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bluestatedon.bsky.social @bluestatedon.bsky.social · 3h

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bluestatedon.bsky.social @bluestatedon.bsky.social · 3h

The Republican Party is now the de facto pro-Nazi/pro-racism/pro-rape party. Good job, Mr. Trump & Mr. Vance.

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radiobill @radiobill.bsky.social · 23h

"Young Republicans" = "Hitler Youth"

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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 23h

The leaked chats between Young Republican leaders were obviously disgusting.

JD Vance’s efforts to downplay the scandal and complain about “pearl clutching” made an awful story worse. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...