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Chris Lindsay @designlindsay.bsky.social · 18h

Massively ending investment in science research can't possibly have any real consequences, can it.

Especially if you're a country that has the benefit of the health insights from Kennedy junior.

Oh well, carry on. /s

www.cbsnews.com/news/superbu...

Drug-resistant superbugs' spread surging, World Health Organization warns

The United Nations' health agency says the number of drug-resistant bacterial infections is surging, compromising life-saving treatments and rendering minor injuries and common infections potentially ...

www.cbsnews.com

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Van Badham @vanbadham.bsky.social · 2d

Not content with mobilising people in inflatable frog costumes to face down ICE cops as well as a ukulele orchestra picketing the ICE facilities, Portland today mobilised a naked bike ride to the premises and followed it up with a *marching band dressed as bananas*.

The Sidewalk School @thesidewalkschool.bsky.social · 2d

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Support Democracy @supportdemocracy.bsky.social · 5d

Everyone should watch this Timothy Snyder Video regarding Stephen Miller. 👇

open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

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President of Tel Aviv (Parody) @taxestoisrael.bsky.social · 8d

Sean Hannity from Fox says our country isn’t authoritarian. Oh great, crisis averted—everyone can chill now!

When TV hosts say everything’s fine… should we believe them? 👀

#PoliticsToday #SeanHannity #FoxNews #Authoritarian #FreedomTalk #ViralNews #Satire #StayWoke #TruthMatters #SocialMediaBuzz

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President of Tel Aviv (Parody) @taxestoisrael.bsky.social · 2d

Healthcare is a right — not a privilege. 💙 Millions are losing coverage because of GOP policies. Even if they shut down the government, we’ll never stop fighting for YOU. 🗽 #HealthcareForAll #StandUp

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 13d

We believe healthcare is a right for every American.

But starting today, millions of people will be notified that they are being priced out of their insurance thanks to Republican policies.

Enough is enough. The GOP may shut down the government, but we will stand tall for YOU.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 2d

The aborted deportation illustrates the continuing confusion caused by the Trump administration’s wide-scale immigration enforcement.

Why did the feds fly an Oregon asylum seeker back to Guatemala but then turn around?

The aborted deportation illustrates the continuing confusion caused by the Trump administration’s wide-scale immigration enforcement.

www.oregonlive.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 2d

tell me more about republicans being the pro-business party.

www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 2d

The Supreme Court’s 2025 term will decide critical election and voting rights cases that could reshape American democracy. I explain what is on their docket and what cases deserve your attention.

Please watch and share.
youtu.be/0iKo6YdLxhA

Supreme Court's SHOCKING New Agenda Revealed!

YouTube video by Democracy Docket

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 2d

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

Just voted YES on PROP 50!! Make sure to vote early! THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE!

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 2d

My latest Substack piece on Trump’s screwing over of Americans:

substack.com/@katiephang/...

Don't Cry for Me Argentina: The $20 Billion Gift to Wall Street and Buenos Aires—Paid for by American Farmers

No crying, just chuckling by Argentina as it laughs all the way to the bank, courtesy of Convicted Felon Donald Trump

substack.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 2d

"Trump is criminalizing Americans’ ability to challenge their leaders..."

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

Opinion | Trump Disgraces American Justice

www.nytimes.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 4d

This is a big deal.

TechCrunch @techcrunch.com · 4d

NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.

Spyware maker NSO Group confirms acquisition by US investors | TechCrunch

NSO Group confirmed to TechCrunch that an unnamed group of American investors has taken “controlling ownership” of the surveillance tech maker.

techcrunch.com

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Ify Nwadiwe @ifycomedy.com · 3d

I think we really should stop using antifa and just fully say anti-fascist and get them saying they are against anti fascism. Using antifa is giving them some distance and I genuinely think some of their base don’t even know that’s what it stands for.

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The Briefing with Jen Psaki @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social · 4d

. @preetbharara.bsky.social takes a wider view on Donald Trump's weaponization of the DOJ: "Do people really think it ends at the end of the list that Trump has put out so far? What do you think happens when Trump runs out of Democrats?"

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Sciencematters @totoroandscience.bsky.social · 3d

And if you need a distraction woodpecker tongues are fascinating to learn about. When they retract, they wrap around the entire brain. Evolution is crazy.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 13d

We believe healthcare is a right for every American.

But starting today, millions of people will be notified that they are being priced out of their insurance thanks to Republican policies.

Enough is enough. The GOP may shut down the government, but we will stand tall for YOU.

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 5d

20 paragraphs down in the NBC News story that broke the information that the administration is considering invoking the Insurrection Act is the report that Stephen Miller is driving the issue.

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Catherine Zoltan @catherinezoltan.bsky.social · 4d

No. It's Pam Bondi lobbying for Qatar. www.judiciary.senate.gov/press/dem/re...

Pam Bondi's Extensive Lobbying For Wealthy Special Interests And Foreign Government Poses Serious Conflict Of Interest | United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary

Pam Bondi is a registered lobbyist with the Washington, D.C.-based firm Ballard Partners and has...

www.judiciary.senate.gov

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Trump is literally allowing the nation, which gave him a $400 million jet that he called a “terrorist supporter” eight years ago, an Air Force Base in Idaho.

Is this “America first“?

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bradbreadbrott.bsky.social @bradbreadbrott.bsky.social · 3d

Great article, cheers. So true about Zuck trying to force his dumb ideas on everyone. AI is like that U2 album that appeared on everyone’s phone. Soulless drivel that I don’t want or need and it needs to fuck off immediately.

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Paul Meek @paulmeekperth.bsky.social · 5d

There's an unwritten rule that lobbying doesn't happen at this club.

Well maybe if there's nothing untoward you should WRITE THAT RULE DOWN

And every innocent lobbyist boots critics at the first chance #auspol

PM criticises Pocock’s ban from parliamentary sports club but dismisses concerns about betting lobby

Exclusive: Senator accused of bringing social club into disrepute after raising concerns about its association with betting lobby

www.theguardian.com

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Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 3d

Folks gotta figure out what actually hurts the oligarchs. Many people don't understand how unimportant money is to oligarchs compared to power. Musk never cared about losing tons of money on Twitter because the power gained in destroying community and communication was much more valuable.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 3d

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Park Slope Brooklyn” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Park Slope Brooklyn · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** We're holding the No Kings Park Slope event to accommodate local people who can't get to the main event in Manhattan. We encourage you to go to th...

www.mobilize.us

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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 3d

🧠 Daily Feed of Brain Damage 🧠

Unborn Edition

nature.com/articles/s4146…

https://nature.com/articles/s4146…

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