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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · 6h

Republicans would rather protect Donald Trump from the Epstein files than pay our troops and reduce your health care costs. Republicans should get back to work.

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Jamie Dupree @jamiedupree.bsky.social · 1d

What is the average time between a special election and swearing-in for a member of the U.S. House?

Adelita Grijalva - 22 days and counting
119th Congress - average 1 day
118th Congress - 10 days
117th Congress - 12 days
116th Congress - 13 days
115th Congress - 16 days

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 19h

Andrew, we're voting you off the island and back to the suburbs.

Our new ad just aired during Survivor.

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Social Media Lab @socialmedialab.ca · 13h

It's a federal felony for anyone at the White House or Executive Office of the President to order the IRS to investigate anyone. And yet, the plan to do just this is now underway ... www.wsj.com/politics/pol...

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 8h

"Trumpworld and MAGA like to feign confidence that their propaganda can smear Democrats criticizing ICE as pro-criminal and anti–law enforcement. But Trumpworld is failing to sleepwalk Americans into supporting their paramilitary wing’s violence and lawlessness."

newrepublic.com/article/2018...

Trump ICE Raids Take Horrific Turn in Chicago, Handing Dems an Opening

There’s one simple pledge Democrats can make to voters about ICE that’s easy to understand and will have broad support.

newrepublic.com

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 17h

Portland has fallen!

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 21h

"In unison."

Amen.

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Reporters leave Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to new rules

After turning in their press credentials, journalists covering the Defense Department walked out rather than comply with its restrictive new policies.

www.washingtonpost.com

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 1d

Normalize caring about other people.

They deserve to live and thrive. Everyone does.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 20h

I am sounding the alarm that the GOP is engaged in an all out attack voting rights and free and fair elections. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and troops in blue cities are just some of the ways they are using to try to rig the rules to keep power in 2026 and beyond.

Pay attention and act!

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16h

Sanders: Saturday, millions of people are going to come out on a No Kings day. Speaker Johnson said this is a hate America rally because people are coming out expressing their concerns.. It’s not a hate America rally, it's a love America rally.

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Matt @mattmurph24.bsky.social · 22h

The American Right doesn't want black people to vote.

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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 15h

Un-presidented brass band at city hall in Portland tonight celebrating the release of their clarinet player from federal custody

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15h

“Kids”

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AFP News Agency @en.afp.com · 8h

🇮🇱 🇵🇸 Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is determined to ensure that Hamas hands back the remains of hostages still in Gaza, adding that the fight "is not over yet".
➡️ u.afp.com/Ssid

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Matthew Lewis is ready for progressive federalism @mateosfo.bsky.social · 1d

I am becoming convinced that autonomous vehicles are designed to solve the problem of "I live in a wealthy suburb but have a horrible car commute and don't want to drive anymore but also hate trains and buses and refuse to ride a bike."

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 17h

AOC: You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to keep people from getting poisoned, from dangerous chemicals

You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing

If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 17h

Solidarity is the only way

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James Felton @jimmfelton.bsky.social · 1d

Just glad Splatatouille's family can finally have some closure x

Scientists Studied The Infamous "Chicago Rat Hole" And They Have Some Bad News

The "Chicago rat hole" became so famous it is now housed in the City Hall-County Building. Scientists studying it found a few surprises, and some grim news.

www.iflscience.com

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 8h

"In free countries the law ought to be King. [But] some Masaniello may arise, who laying hold of popular disquietudes, may collect together the desperate and discontented, and assuming the powers of government may sweep away the liberties of the continent like a deluge."
--Thomas Paine, Common Sense

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 14h

15 US states and territories have formed a new Public Health Alliance, which will counter the absence of federal leadership by tracking outbreaks, issuing guidance, buying vaccines and more.

Members of the new alliance include CA, CO, CT, DE, GU, HI, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, NC, OR, RI, WA.

Map: Governors Public Health Alliance
* Guam is also a member of the alliance
Updated October 15, 2025
Map: @luckytran • Created with Datawrapper

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 17h

AOC: And they are able to radicalize a generation of young boys in particular, away from healthy masculinity and into an insecure masculinity that requires the domination of others who are poorer, browner, darker, or a different gender than them.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 11h

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/15/u...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

PORTLAND — Robby Roadsteamer grabbed by ICE for singing… 🎵

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Sean Brodrick @seanbrodrick.bsky.social · 8h

The US is giving a second $20 billion bailout — $40+ billion in all — to save both Milei and Wall Street speculators who bought risky Argentine stocks & bonds. #EconSky on.ft.com/4oqbE64

US Treasury arranging fresh $20bn in debt market support for Argentina

Facility builds on previously announced $20bn swap line as Washington seeks to boost libertarian ally Javier Milei

on.ft.com

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