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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 3h

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1h

You gotta give ‘em hop.

A tweet from the Anonymous account says, “Make sure the dude in the frog costume in Portland knows he's an icon.” The image is a stylized poster of a frog wearing a stars-and-stripes scarf with the word “HOP” below, in the style of the Obama “HOPE” poster.

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[email protected] @blueangie.bsky.social · 7m

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3m

“Gen Z women are the most liberal group in the country.”

And the reason Republi-cons want the oligarchs to control TikTok: among Gen Z women (18–29), estimates run 50–55% using TikTok as a primary or frequent news source.

Gen Z women are the most liberal group in the country

On issues like abortion and gender-affirming care, women 28 and younger skew substantially more left than the national average. By� Terri Rupar �for The 19th In our annual 19th News/SurveyMonkey .....

www.dailykos.com

godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 33m

“‘Cast aside to die’: Miners slam Trump for breaking promises made to deep red states”

*sigh*

'Cast aside to die': Miners slam Trump for breaking promises made to deep red states

Coal miners feel betrayed by President Donald Trump for failing to enforce health regulations to prevent black lung disease.Dozens of miners and their families will protest Tuesday outside the Labor D...

www.rawstory.com

godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 37m

godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 38m

“Because Social Security benefit programs are considered mandatory spending by law, they are not impacted by the lapse in funding appropriations. Payments are still distributed on a regular schedule during the shutdown.”

Government shutdown is impacting Social Security. Details on payments, offices, more.

The Social Security Administration has been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. How does it affect payments and offices?

www.usatoday.com

godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 44m

Vance: ‘Deeper’ cuts ahead for federal workers”

You’re a federal worker and essentially useless, so resign and get a job in the cosmetic industry—you seem to have an eye for it.

thehill.com

godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 55m

“Trump Calls Christopher Columbus ‘the Original American Hero’ as He Sidesteps Indigenous Peoples’ Day: ‘We’re Back, Italians’”

This buffoon seems to have the most fragile white male ego ever. Man, give racism a break for a bit, you’re making it a caricature!

Trump Calls Christopher Columbus 'the Original American Hero' as He Sidesteps Indigenous Peoples' Day: 'We're Back, Italians'

President Donald Trump slammed 'left-wing arsonists' for criticizing Christopher Columbus' legacy as he reversed the Biden administration's acknowledgement of Indigenous Peoples' Day. 'Under my leader...

people.com

godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

Hence, “Republi-cons” is what they shall be known as to me.

godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

Words shape perception. Republicans guard their brand fiercely. Democrats should start doing the same. If you don’t even defend your own name, you’re already losing the argument.

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

By letting it slide, Democrats allowed the insult to stick. Every time they stay silent, they reinforce a message that Republicans define the language — and Democrats just take it.

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

This didn’t start by accident. The term “Democrat Party” was a calculated insult — a GOP linguistic trick dating back to McCarthy and later Newt Gingrich — meant to strip the party of the positive meaning in the word democratic.

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godofindifference.bsky.social @godofindifference.bsky.social · 3h

It’s cowardice that the Democrats have for years allowed the Republicans to slur the name of the Democratic Party by constantly calling it “the Democrat Party.”

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Cinjaa @cinjaa.bsky.social · 21h

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20h

True bravery!

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ShoeHog @shoehog.bsky.social · 12h

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 5h

Good For You Senator Schiff 👏🏻
We Will All Stand With You against
Chump's Authoritarian Regime.......

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 10h

Border Patrol “attempted to arrest a plumber working inside a Logan Heights home but left empty-handed after the homeowner refused them entry.

The homeowner told agents she would not allow them inside because the warrant they presented did not include her address and lacked a judge's signature.”

Federal immigration operations target San Diego neighborhoods, sparking community resistance

Federal immigration agents conducted operations in Logan Heights and Southeast San Diego on Friday, with community members capturing footage of the enforcement actions.

www.10news.com

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CatWoman @catwomanresists.bsky.social · 11h

Chance the Rapper in Chicago

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 8h

Artist Maya Gelfman, "Black Birds" installation, created with yarn #WomensArt

Installation with eighteen flying black birds created with yarn, suspended in the air while attached to a ball of black yarn on the floor, all against a white background

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 5h

DOJ lawyers who obeyed Trump’s directives may face disbarment, similar to Rudy Giuliani. The article also warns the James and Comey cases could be dismissed as acts of vindictive prosecution.
www.rawstory.com/trump-doj-se...