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Blue Heron Farm @blueheronfarm.bsky.social · 8h

I'm not precious about the building, but killing trees really makes me stabby

At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom

Satellite images show that President Donald Trump's project to build a $300 million grand ballroom has appeared to take down at least six trees on the White House grounds

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KIM F-M @kimf-m.bsky.social · 9h

You can make a difference!

NOVEMBER ELECTIONS ARE COMING SOON, NATIONWIDE.

FOCUS ON THE HERE AND NOW.

Get out there! VOTE.

ALL HANDS ON DECK.

USE THE POWER.
BE THE CHANGE.

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What Can We Do to Stop Him?

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 8h

Republicans keep gerrymandering and I keep suing.

That was subject of my latest Democracy Docket piece. Subscribe now to receive pro-democracy content straight to your inbox. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 12h

Donald Trump doesn’t want you to see this video.

YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren

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Sam @iconoclast88.bsky.social · 10h

If he fired a non-lethal at this distance the target would have been physically penetrated. In other words, they should be charged with attempted murder or manslaughter

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 9h

I hope he has a good lawyer and there is a way to identify this person.
There can be no excuse for this.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10h

In Oakland, California, an ICE GOON shot a local clergyman point-blank.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 9h

How do you say “wag the dog” in Spanish.

(“menear al perro”)

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15h

Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 81st day out of the last 93.

12 days of work in over 3 months.

With full pay and benefits.

The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.

It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.

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tweety @bluskypolitics.bsky.social · 3d

📌 Lie • Blame • Repeat 🐥

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Mack Butterfield @mack2114.bsky.social · 13h

NBC News reported today that Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s rush to get new recruits onto the street has meant they have pushed into their training program more than 200 people who have disqualifying criminal backgrounds, fail drug testing, or don’t meet the academic or physical requirements.

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tweety @bluskypolitics.bsky.social · 3d

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tweety @bluskypolitics.bsky.social · 2d

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 1d

Omg, this detail from CNN about the ICE hiring snafu is wild. This seems like an HR 101 level thing to get right.

They turned a hiring bonus into something much closer to an application bonus.

Seems like a great way to burn a ton of cash. Also? Here’s some waste for sure!

The signing bonus also prompted discussions internally because it’s not contingent on a key part of the hiring process, which is passing the academy, another source said. Even candidates who don’t pass the academy and are slotted for administrative jobs are still pocketing thousands of dollars.

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KIM F-M @kimf-m.bsky.social · 9h

Meanwhile, Air Traffic Controllers are working
24/7, with no paycheck
in sight - for the past 81
days and counting.

That doesn't sound like a recipe for disaster or anything.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 15h

Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 81st day out of the last 93.

12 days of work in over 3 months.

With full pay and benefits.

The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown.

It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files.

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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 11h

A civil attorney who Trump enthusiast Lindsey Halligan brought in to prosecute the Letitia James case screwed up his initial appearance and the court had to give him step-by-step instructions about how to save a PDF.

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🏹🐦‍⬛Katniss Everdeen🐦‍⬛🏹 ❌👑 @p-r333.bsky.social · 9h

EVERY STATE SHOULD BE DOING THIS‼️👇🏻

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 9h

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 9h

I think this applies to commercials as well.

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 9h

I think this applies to commercials as well.

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Brett5355 @brett5355.bsky.social · 9h

Next head of the Treasury?

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ACLU @aclu.org · 12h

Pregnant people in ICE detention have suffered severe medical neglect and abuse.

ICE must identify and release all pregnant people in their custody immediately.

Pregnant women describe miscarrying and bleeding out while in ICE custody, advocates say

The ACLU and other groups are pressing for ICE to identify and release all pregnant women in custody and to stop detaining anyone known to be pregnant, postpartum or nursing.

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 12h

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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Molly Lyons @mollylyons.bsky.social · 11h

It’s funny how when a Dem DOES something, it’s still not enough for some people. All Dems must do it.

Why aren’t citizens doing something? It’s the people’s house just like our government is by, for, of the PEOPLE.

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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 20h

No words.

shocking aerial view of White House before and after east wing demolition.

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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 11h

There's a big special election coming up in #TN07, a conservative seat that could see a Dem upset. But how might it happen?

On this week's podcast, we talk to one of the best-known political analysts in the state, Justin Kanew of @thetnholler.bsky.social, to explain how Dems could pull it off.

Justin Kanew’s inside scoop on TN’s big special election

Listen now | The Tennessee Holler founder tells us what Democrats need to do to pull off an upset

www.the-downballot.com

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