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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.bsky.social · 10h

"Many obstacles remain" to peace in the Middle East. Indeed.
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Analysis | Trump, hailing a ‘new Middle East,’ avoids many of the hard questions ahead

In touting his Gaza ceasefire win, the president projected optimism for a wider peace while sidestepping the many obstacles that remain.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 10h

That’s crazy. I wonder what happened in January

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Ali Velshi @velshi.com · 9h

Dr. Jason Stanley says America is entering a dangerous period with Trump’s growing rhetoric against the so-called “radical left” and “domestic terrorists.” “A coup is happening,” and adds that what’s needed now is full-scale, nonviolent resistance. www.msnbc.com/ali-velshi/w...

‘A coup is happening’: A new warning against Trump’s authoritarian slide

In a stark warning, Dr. Jason Stanley says America is entering a dangerous period with President Trump’s growing rhetoric against the so-called “radical left” and “domestic terrorists.” “I think we ar...

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 10h

“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”

Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents

‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 9h

Again, Trump had the power to unilaterally deploy the DC National Guard on January 6th - he did not need permission from anyone. He didn’t do so.

For example, he did deploy the DC Guard as part of his fake emergency in the city this year.

For more debunking:

www.justsecurity.org/93316/anatom...

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 8h

Its awful that we need to protect ourselves from our own government , but here we are
Check this guide- stuff to bring, stuff to not bring, how to respond if taken - be prepared. ❤️🇺🇸❤️
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This One Matters: A "No Kings" Protest Guide

For Oct 18 and beyond ...

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 15h

I just checked and this is real. It's on Border Patrol's official Instagram (I don't see it on Facebook) and is being celebrated by Nazis on Twitter, as you can see in the screenshot.

The clip is just 13 seconds long too, so it's a very intentional thing. We've got a Nazi government.

Twitter account: Uncensored @HmanQuotes1945: Official border patrol Facebook page is posting with the banned lyrics of Michael Jackson's song.
"Jew me sue me... Kick me k*ke me."
Epic

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 8h

Again, a permanent member of the UN Security Council deliberately targeted a UN humanitarian convoy and is openly bragging about it, while UN still refuses to name the aggressor.

This timeline makes no sense 😐

Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 8h

The Russians boasted about deliberately striking a humanitarian convoy in Kherson region‼️

Z-channels published drone footage showing the operator clearly seeing the target as humanitarian convoy, and still intentionally hitting it.

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Tim Mak @timkmak.bsky.social · 7h

Here’s what you should know today:

Finland joined the PURL program, which allows EU countries to fund U.S. weapons for Ukraine, Finnish Defense Minister announced in Brussels.

Earlier, on October 13, Slovenia also joined the program and purchased American weapons.

Фінляндія долучається до програми PURL із закупівлі озброєння для ЗСУ

Фінляндія приєднується до програми PURL із закупівлі для Збройних сил України американського озброєння коштом союзників по НАТО і анонсувала новий пакет допомоги для України — Суспільне Новини

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Justin Ling @justinling.ca · 7h

Today in unhinged Russian propaganda: Moscow says Ukraine is funneling drones to the Islamic State Sahel Province via Libya, and sending mercenaries into the Sudanese civil war. (Per 'African Initiative,' Moscow's bespoke disinformation initiative for the continent.)

Headlien: Zakharova says growing evidence shows Ukraine’s support for terrorist groups in the Sahel
Published: 08.10.2025, 05:45

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There is increasing evidence that Ukraine is supporting terrorist groups in the Sahara–Sahel region of Africa, including proof of drone supplies to militants, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during a briefing.

“There is mounting evidence that the Zelensky regime is supporting terrorist groups in the Sahara–Sahel region of Africa. The security bloc of Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU), with the mediation of the United Kingdom, has established co-operation with Ukrainian militants, which includes the supply of strike drones by the Kyiv regime and the organisation of training activities by instructors from the Ukrainian Defence Ministry,” the diplomat stated.

Zakharova stressed that, according to the Sudanese Armed Forces, Ukrainian mercenaries are also taking part in fighting in the west of the war-torn country on the side of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels.

“Colonel Fath al-Sayed of Sudanese military intelligence told the media that Ukrainian and Colombian mercenaries fighting on the side of the [RSF] rebels suffered heavy losses in battles in the western part of the country. It is known that they were using, once again, Ukrainian-made drones,” the diplomat said.

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Lily Mason @lilymasonphd.bsky.social · 9h

Unfortunately, reality is only apparent *after* elections.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 1d

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 7h

Despite fierce pushback, ICE still roams Chicago’s streets — and chaos follows.

Lynn Street shares a firsthand account from the ground. Watch her full interview
https://contrarian.substack.com/p/whistles-and-horns-lynn-sweet-on

Whistles and Horns: Lynn Sweet on Chicago's response to ICE & No Kings Day

"The city is unified in its support of the Democratic officials who run this place."

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 7h

This line didn’t make sense the first time he said it, and it doesn’t make sense now.

The fact that they continue to demonize millions of patriotic Americans engaging in peaceful protest tells you everything you need to know about them.