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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

I sense a pardon on its way.

A tweet by Jacob Shamsian reads: “The Wall Street Journal reports that Ghislaine Maxwell had a meeting with an unknown person in her new prison camp, during which the entire prison was on lockdown. Inmates say she’s getting unusually favorable treatment by the prison.”

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Lindacc @handsomejake.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, it is very beautiful. It seems that you like pets very much.

Lindacc @handsomejake.bsky.social · 1d

Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan in full
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Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan in full

The US president says Israel and Hamas have "signed off on the first phase" of his 20-point Gaza peace plan, which he unveiled last month.

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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 1d

Chris Christie: “Thie is no longer, the Department of Justice, is no longer the premier prosecuting office in America. What it is now is a capo regime who goes out and executes hits when directed by the Don to do so. That’s what it is.”

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Lindacc @handsomejake.bsky.social · 4d

Trump administration starts laying off thousands of workers

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Trump administration issues layoff notices to more than 4,000 workers during government shutdown

More than 4,000 workers across seven agencies will receive notices that their jobs are being cut, the government disclosed in a court filing.

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Jonathan V. Last @jvl.bsky.social · 16d

My thesis is that no matter how doomer you were in Nov. 2024, we're probably past your worst-case scenario for the first 9 months of this administration.

It's very strange for me to realize I wasn't pessimistic enough.

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We Are in the Worst-Case Scenario

The November 2024 version of you would be shocked at what the September 2025 version accepts as reality.

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Lindacc @handsomejake.bsky.social · 5d

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Trump's use of National Guard in US cities faces key court tests

Democratic-led cities have turned to courts to stop Trump from sending US troops to their streets.

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Lindacc @handsomejake.bsky.social · 7d

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☠️deadward niedermurder☠️ @niedermeyer.online · 9d

what if I told you that taking accountability for your actions was traditionally considered a load-bearing feature of masculinity?

Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 9d

“I voted for none of this."

Prominent influencers, including Theo Von, Joe Rogan, and Andrew Schulz, are starting to distance themselves from the president they helped propel to the White House.

Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 9d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson:

"Private establishments can partner with us to make it clear that private property is private property and ICE cannot enter establishments without a valid warrant ... If Congress will not check this administration, then Chicago will."

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Lindacc @handsomejake.bsky.social · 10d

This just seems like a ridiculous, dangerous idea, and he thinks he's unilaterally passing unconstitutional laws, right? Okay.

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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 10d

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones.bsky.social · 13d

In case it wasn’t clear, the anti-DEI crusade has never been about merit. Zero news experience. Never been a reporter. Elevated to Editor in Chief of CBS News, one of the most storied news institutions in the nation. www.mediaite.com/media/news/p...

Paramount Officially Acquiring The Free Press and Making Bari Weiss CBS News Editor in Chief: Report

Paramount Skydance will be officially acquiring The Free Press and hiring its founder Bari Weiss as editor in chief of its CBS News division, with the deal to be announced this coming Monday, accordin...

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 13d

I never thought I’d say this, but I agree with MTG 100%.

And for the record, I’m not paid for any of my opinions. Never have been, never will be.

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 24d

The debut of Ralphie VII, there was one guy who was extremely excited for this. See if you can spot him.

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CJ Fogler @cjzero.bsky.social · 24d

It's not *really* a tush push but yeah, that's a new one

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Ghostly Tales @ghostlytales.bsky.social · 29d

I'm looking forward to reading this first volume in a series of translations of Japanese tales inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

#H.P.Lovecraft #Cthulu #JapneseHorror #Translation #Paperbacnks #Books #Blueskybooks

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Lindacc @handsomejake.bsky.social · 28d

The most beautiful thing in the world is the mountains and rivers

Linda Molnar @lindamolnar.bsky.social · 29d

#RockinTuesday Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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