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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 9h

Sadly spot on cartoon from Mike Luckovich.

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duddyp.bsky.social @duddyp.bsky.social · 9h

Pillow Guy has a tv network?

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Dr. Maxine Dexter @maxinefororegon.bsky.social · 9h

Fascism’s greatest fear is a well-organized, peaceful movement. This weekend, people across our country are standing together to meet hate with unity, lies with truth, and fear with courage.

Find events near you: www.indivisibleor.org/events?categ...

Events & Activities — Indivisible Oregon

Get involved! Find phone banks to join, town halls to attend, letter-writing meetups and more!

www.indivisibleor.org

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Carolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 10h

Today, reporters covering the Pentagon had their credentials confiscated — all for refusing to sign a policy that threatens press freedom. This isn’t just about journalists. It’s about democracy, transparency, and your right to know. ✊ #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky

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duddyp.bsky.social @duddyp.bsky.social · 9h

I wish the politicians, media, and others would suspend all use of it.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 10h

No Kings is a day to celebrate your love for America, your horror over Trump’s America and your belief in self-governance and the need to end authoritarian rule.

Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 10h

The Trump Republicans want to gaslight that No Kings is a hate America rally? I’d say it’s a day for celebration.

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duddyp.bsky.social @duddyp.bsky.social · 13h

Commit him already!

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Freedom Writers Collaborative @fwcollaborative.bsky.social · 14h

Listen to Robert De Niro “King Donald The First. F*ck that.”

This Saturday we RISE to say #NoKings

LFG! social.demcast.com/s/YasrbCln

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Deborah Kay Kelly @dkkelly.bsky.social · 14h

Here's Jacksonville, Florida, pop. 909,142.
Most recent data, 2019:
Total murders: 129.
Total reported rapes: 554.

And here's Chicago, pop. 2,638,698
Total murders in 2024: 158
Total reported rapes in 2024: 529.

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 15h

Holy shit. This is Angelo Elia, a legislative correspondent for Congressman Dave Taylor.

According to @rooster.info, during a Zoom meeting today, he had an American nazi flag displayed in the background.

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truthseeker19.bsky.social @truthseeker19.bsky.social · 15h

Call Rep. Taylor at 202-225-3164 and tell him what you think of his NAZI legislative correspondent, Angelo Elia.

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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 14h

The Bush/Cheney US Attorney scandal lasted months, generated dramatic congressional hearings, led to many resignations, and contributed to the ouster of an attorney general.

Trump’s ongoing campaign against prosecutors is, in some ways, worse. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Team Trump forced out another U.S. attorney who failed to toe the White House line

The more Team Trump ousts federal prosecutors who’ve done nothing wrong, the more serious the law enforcement scandal becomes.

www.msnbc.com

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The Get More Smarter Podcast @getmoresmarter.com · 14h

$40 billion now. Forty. Billion. Dollars. We were told the engines of unbridled capitalism would bring this country roaring into the black, so why the fuck are we spending enough money to replace every lead pipe in America and still have $10 billion left over on this failed experiment?

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 14h

Please notify President Trump and Vice-President Vance immediately. Isn’t this a mandatory one-year jail sentence—or is this a kind of flag desecration they have no problem with?

Capitol Police called to investigate swastika in GOP congressional office

An American flag altered to include an image of a swastika was found in Rep. Dave Taylor’s office.

www.politico.com

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duddyp.bsky.social @duddyp.bsky.social · 14h

He is such a loser. I could never serve under him. I hope he finds himself begging for another job soon.

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duddyp.bsky.social @duddyp.bsky.social · 17h

I am offended by everything about this video posting.

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Steve Benen @stevebenen.com · 17h

Mike Johnson might not care, but it’s not every day when a sitting member of Congress gets hit with a restraining order.

In the “most controversial member on Capitol Hill” contest, Florida Republican Cory Mills is the new frontrunner. www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddo...

Republican Rep. Cory Mills hit with a restraining order from ex-girlfriend

There’s an opening in the “most controversial member of Congress” contest, and the Florida Republican appears to be in the running.

www.msnbc.com

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duddyp.bsky.social @duddyp.bsky.social · 17h

He has no line.

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Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @ramirez.house.gov · 17h

ICE is zip-tying naked children in the street, tackling teenagers to the ground, shooting faith leaders with pepper balls, using excessive force on our neighbors, dropping chemical agents near schools, kidnapping people off the streets, handcuffing local officials, shooting people dead,

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 17h

Trump regime forces brutally beat Americans in the streets of Chicago for witnessing their neighbours be kidnapped and disappeared in broad daylight. Concerned citizens stood up for themselves as the regime continues to expand its fascist terror campaign.

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Senate Majority PAC @majoritypac.bsky.social · 19h

Health care is the top priority.
When asked what Trump should focus on:

🟦 66% — Lowering health care costs & restoring Medicaid
🟥 24% — Sending ICE & the National Guard into cities

Voters want lower premiums, not military policing in U.S. cities.

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Senate Majority PAC @majoritypac.bsky.social · 19h

Numbers are in. Americans are done with GOP shutdown chaos🧵:

The majority want Trump to negotiate with Democrats to lower health care costs.
🟦 58% say Trump should cut a deal

🟥 35% of Trump voters want POTUS to negotiate

🟪 60% of swing voters want Trump to lower costs

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 19h

They are terrified. They are losing. We have a fundamental right to gather. That’s as American as it gets.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Johnson: "We call it the Hate America Rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that. I bet you you'll see Hamas supporters, I bet you'll see antifa types, I bet you'll see Marxists on full display, people who don't want to stand and defend the foundational truths of this republic"

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duddyp.bsky.social @duddyp.bsky.social · 19h

Lies, all lies.

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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 19h

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