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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 8h

Had an affair with her source and all she got was a book deal, a cushy Vanity Fair editing gig and a year off. Real tough to be “exiled” these days

Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 8h

Scoop: Olivia Nuzzi has written a book during her year in exile, in which she is set to in part address her relationship with RFK Jr. Details in @status.news: www.status.news/p/olivia-nuz...

Have I Got Nuzzi For You

Olivia Nuzzi is set to address her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a forthcoming book, galleys of which are circulating among a select group of readers, Status has learned.

www.status.news

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 15h

Imagine the media reaction if a single Democrat ever said anything like this ever once in history.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

After bragging about permanently cutting "Democrat programs," Trump says "we're not closing up Republican programs."

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 13h

I mean "sweet tea" has been a thing forever 🤣

Tamar Haspel @tamarhaspel.bsky.social · 13h

TIL about "heavy soda," fountain drinks that have more syrup than normal - making them sweeter, more viscous, and higher in calories.

People love the stuff, apparently.
foodinstitute.com/focus/move-o...

Move Over Dirty Soda, Heavy Soda Goes Viral - The Food Institute

Heavy soda — an ultra-sweet, syrup-heavy twist on fountain drinks — is gaining viral traction and nostalgic appeal.

foodinstitute.com

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Imani Gandy Corn 🎃 @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 18h

Just so everyone is clear, the main issue in the Supreme Court voting rights case tomorrow is whether it's racist against white people to enforce the Voting Rights Act.

I'm dead serious. We live in incredibly stupid times.

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 19h

that's very funny / not funny

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 21h

I see, Schumer thought the current Democratic candidate was too progressive

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 23h

Breaking News: Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is running for Senate, aiming to unseat Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 1d

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Lisa Sweeney-Miran @lsweeneymiran.bsky.social · 1d

Great voter guide here - @ericmbudd.com always brings a thorough perspective on all issues/races.

We are pretty closely aligned this year (believe it or not, in no way a guarantee 😂); my ballot will also definitely include Rob Kaplan for Boulder City Council.

Happy reading!

#Boulder #Denver

Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 1d

hi all! I've released my Boulder Colorado Voter Guide update for the 2025 election. the guide covers state and local ballot measures, as well as candidates for city council and BVSD school board. enjoy!

Election 2025 — Boulder Colorado Voter Guide

Boulder Colorado Voter Guide from Eric Budd covers state and local ballot measures, candidates, and judges

bouldercoloradovoterguide.com

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 9d

Boulder, Colorado's city government was a different place back in 2020. so famously NIMBY that Boulder City Council made an appearance in "Better Call Saul":

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 1d

word. thank you!

Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 1d

hi all! I've released my Boulder Colorado Voter Guide update for the 2025 election. the guide covers state and local ballot measures, as well as candidates for city council and BVSD school board. enjoy!

Election 2025 — Boulder Colorado Voter Guide

Boulder Colorado Voter Guide from Eric Budd covers state and local ballot measures, candidates, and judges

bouldercoloradovoterguide.com

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Meredith Shiner @meredithshiner.com · 2d

It’s impossible to overstate how much “abolish ice” is the normie position now here in chicago — just countless random moms at toddler soccer on a park district field asking me where I bought my anti-ice t-shirt. average people don’t like our neighborhoods being terrorized.

laura olin @lauraolin.bsky.social · 2d

A friend ran the Chicago marathon today and said he couldn’t count the number of FUCK ICE signs along the way.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2d

Matt Stoller being very Matt Stoller, calling someone else a "classic left poseur snob"

Matt Stoller being eviscerated by @dieworkwear.bsky.social

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Did The Rockies Lose? @didtherockieslose.com · 2d

MLB Playoff Update: ALCS Game 1 has started between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Catch the play-by-play live on MLB Gameday:

MLB Gameday live updates: Mariners at Blue Jays game on 10/12/2025 free | MLB.comGlobe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets iconClose icon

Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Mariners vs. Blue Jays at Rogers Centre

www.mlb.com

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 2d

so my wildcard predictions didn't go great but my league championship picks are 💯

looking forward to Mariners and Blue Jays this evening

Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 15d

I'm sure my MLB playoff predictions will be wildly wrong but I'd be pretty stoked if something like this happened

MLB 2025 play off chart with my very likely wrong predictions - Brewers beating the Mariners in the World Series

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Lauren Folkerts @laurenfolkerts.bsky.social · 2d

Boulder deserves housing that works for everyone. Check out what I’ve done so far, and how we’ll keep moving forward together.

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Punk Rock History @punkrockhistory.bsky.social · 3d

Released 46 years ago today
"Smash It Up", a single by English punk rock band the Damned

The Damned - Smash It Up. The Tube 1984

#punk #punks #punkrock #thedamned #smashitup #history #punkrockhistory #otd

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 3d

seems like a non-insignificant percentage of rage against the machine's fanbase are young republican men driving SUVs bopping their head to anti-oil, pro-immigrant songs thinking the lyrics are about how they wish their suburban parents would get off their back

Tom Morello tweets: "Fascinating that all those “don’t tread on me” posers and their AR-15’s are nowhere to be seen and government tyranny is instead being opposed by a guy in an inflatable frog suit."

Someone named Manny replies: "@grok
why do some people say Tom Morello and band mates are RAGE FOR THE MACHINE and not against ?"

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 3d

Per CDC source: At internal leadership meeting this afternoon, it was shared that 1,257 people were RIF'd at CDC. Number may not be final. Apparently, chief of staff was unaware that RIFs were going to occur so not clear who is making decisions. (Short 🧵)

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 3d

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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Eric Budd @ericmbudd.com · 3d

I only watched innings 11 through 15 like a normal person.

Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone who watched all 15 innings of that game without a rooting interest is officially a baseball sicko.

Congrats or I’m sorry.

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 4d

Everyone who watched all 15 innings of that game without a rooting interest is officially a baseball sicko.

Congrats or I’m sorry.

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Unusual Whales @unusualwhales.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Look at this.

A new crypto account was opened yesterday morning.

30 minutes BEFORE Trump's announcement of 100% tariffs on China, it added a huge multi-million dollar levered Bitcoin short position, per YF.

The market dumped.

The trader made +$192 million in two hours.

Unusual.

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STEMthebleeding @stemthebleeding.bsky.social · 3d

I made this during the 2024 GOP primary, but still applies.

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