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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 50m

All the states that are being plagues by this Federal menace should seriously consider similar actions. If the gov't's understaffed, overworked, w/ incompetent leadership are having to defend ICE in many states, they'll be forced to back off. #ProudBlue

Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 1h

Good. Even if this doesn’t work, it’s time to go on offense.

www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 3h

Cowering.
As long as Trump has been in politics, the media has refrained from fully addressing his stupidity and his mental illnesses.

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 3h

Here's James Comey's brilliant strategy for his defense.
#ProudBlue

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 3h

Everyone ages differently. Unlike little kids, who learn skills more-or-less on schedule, aging rates depend on many long-term factors. Trump has been babbling irrational nonsense, contradicting himself, & displaying other symptoms of senility for years, in addition to his megalomania.
#ProudBlue

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 4h

Aww, I'm sure Barron can nod, smile, and vote to follow the leader with the best of the sycophants.
#ProudBlue

Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 1d

I’m sure the people who were *pissed* that Hunter Biden sold paintings are equally furious about Barron Trump reportedly being tapped for the TikTok board.

Right?

…right?

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 4h

Even Fox News refuses to have anything to do with Hegseth's rule. So far, he has shown zero leadership as SecDef, and made a complete fool of himself almost daily.
#ProudBlue

Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 9h

“Policy says reporters cannot obtain or solicit any information the Defense Department does not explicitly authorize. Any media who does not sign by 5 p.m. Tuesday has 24 hours to turn in their media credentials and clear out.”

Absolute fucking abomination.

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

News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before deadline for signing

The Washington Post and other major news outlets have refused to sign the Defense Department’s restrictive new media policy, citing First Amendment concerns.

www.washingtonpost.com

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 4h

Good grief. House Speakers used to be powerful and respected leaders. Squeaker Mike can only kneel before his puppet master and grovel. #ProudBlue

John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 4h

Cant believe this is what they are focusing on, when they aren’t even able to keep the government open.

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 4h

I like the last one best. Go Frogs!

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LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 5h

It's always sad when you appeal your $1.4 billion dollar Sandy Hook judgment, and the Supreme Court tells you to fuck off with your bullshit.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice Alex Jones

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Feisty1 @fiesty1.bsky.social · 5h

#ProudBlue #DemVoice1

Amazing, thoughtful, & coordinated team protesting! This team spent some advance thought & prep but a good way to visually make a bigger impact; both if read & impact of the volume. And all signs can be reused alone or in small groups. I'm impressed!

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

This Is Fascism

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 6h

Trump’s Gaza peace plan is already collapsing. Israel killed at least 5 Palestinians overnight. They have also refused to open the Rafah border crossing. Neither Hamas or Israel officially signed on to Trump’s deal. Without a 2 state solution Trump’s deal will collapse in record time #ProudBlue

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 8h

Here's the piece we discussed:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...

Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule

He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.

newrepublic.com

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LA Blue Dot in GA @namwella1961.bsky.social · 6h

CNN: Multiple airports are refusing to play Kristi Noem’s government-funded video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.

“We believe the Hatch Act clearly prohibits use of public assets for political purposes and messaging,” one airport said.
#ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpsGovernmentShutdown

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 4h

Major sign of weakness to alter your behavior because of public demonstrations.

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ElizabethC @econklin44.bsky.social · 4h

MAGA Mike is rejecting one of his most important duties, certifying newly-elected Representatives. He's doing it primarily to avoid releasing the Epstein files. He's a complete puppet.

When the puppet-master falls, there will be a lot of people falling with him.
#ProudBlue

Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 4h

ARIZONA AG: “.. Arizona’s right to a full delegation, and the right of the residents of CD 7 to representation from the person they recently voted for, are not up for debate ..”

@politico.com #AZ07
www.politico.com/live-updates...

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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 6h

Another one. There is a pedophile problem in the GOP. It starts at the top and extends to the lowest levels of MAGA. Republicans should deal with this problem by admitting they have an institutional problem with Pedophiles. Start by releasing the Epstein Files. Quit denying the problem. #ProudBlue

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Kathy Mortensen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦 💙 🌊 💙 🌵 🚲 🏊‍♀️ kayak @kathyswords.bsky.social · 7h

Day #267 #proudblue

If U think I'm stupid enough to believe US businesses will sustain absorbing tariff costs at 51% long term without: a. lay offs, b. reducing salary or c. increasing costs, then you must be a GO☭ w 4th grade comprehension skills.
Tariffs CANNOT bring jobs back if 51% absorbed by:

Chart of tariffs costs. 51% US business. 37% US consumers 9% foreign exporters 3% potential evasion.

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AnnieOakleyinGA @annie1x.bsky.social · 7h

#Pinks #ProudBlue
Five Palestinians were killed today by Israelis who accused them of violating the ceasefire agreement.
abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Israel-Gaza live updates: 5 Palestinians killed in Gaza City for alleged ceasefire violation, IDF says

Israel on Tuesday identified two of the people whose remains were returned.

abcnews.go.com

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kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 7h

A little good news!

SCOTUS declined to review an appeal from Alex Jones. This left in place a lower court judge’s order that he pay $1.4 billion in damages to the families who lost children in a 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.

Free 🎁
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

Supreme Court Denies Alex Jones’s Appeal of Payment to Sandy Hook Families

www.nytimes.com

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 7h

Alex Jones will have to pay his $1.4 billion judgement after the Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal.
Jones was handed his judgement by default after he refused to show up for court. He was found guilty of defaming families in Sandy Hook.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/AnslfHj_

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment — USA TODAY

Alex Jones, the conservative media personality who called the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting a hoax, was found liable for defamation and inflicting emotional distress.

apple.news

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auntmeme @auntmeme.bsky.social · 7h

New Jersey today is the last day to register to vote in the Nov 4th election. Virginia, you have another 10 days. CA & PA, you have 6 more days. Please register to vote and get out on 11/4 and VOTE. #wtpBLUE #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #VOTEBLUE2025

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elsievoteblue.bsky.social @elsievoteblue.bsky.social · 8h

Come on America🇺🇸 As a reminder of the power that we have in this nation , Get out and show what we can do!!
On October 18th,turn up the heat on this administration,Protest against this corrupt authoritarian regime!
Denounce the orange clown,he’s no KING🤨
#DemVoice1
#DemsUnited
#ProudBlue

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Kathy Mortensen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦 💙 🌊 💙 🌵 🚲 🏊‍♀️ kayak @kathyswords.bsky.social · 7h

Day#267 #proudblue

Promises made by GO☭ are promises NOT kept.

Debt projected to increase next 10 years by JP Morgan. The great GO☭ supporter & bank with lack of accountability in Epstein exploitive fund raising.

Explain in 4th grade terms why I should trust GO☭ & those that support GO☭?

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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 8h

#ProudBlue #Pinks #ResistanceUnited
Not only will I be wearing yellow Saturday, but I will be dressed like the Portland Chicken!

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Kathy Mortensen 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦 💙 🌊 💙 🌵 🚲 🏊‍♀️ kayak @kathyswords.bsky.social · 8h

Day # 267 #proudblue
America made great again!
China has increased their exports without US!

Way to go GO☭. Bailing Argentina, paying them to replace US in soybean market?

Not on my bingo card! The plan to hurt them actually helped them and hurt US!

| Euronews share.google/5rXdPZ9x3RyZ...

China's global exports are booming amid looming trade war with US

Trade numbers confirm that Chinese exports to the United States fell, but jumped globally, as a new 100% tariff threat from US President Donald Trump promises a rocky patch ahead of trade negotiations between the world's two strongest economies.

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