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Wilma Marlene Fine ✈️ @wmf5.bsky.social · 24m

I bet J.D. Vance didn't have his ancestors die in gas chambers in Auschwitz like I did.

bingley567 @bingley567.bsky.social · 6h

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HappyCamper22 @happycamper22.bsky.social · 5m

The Dem Corp Elite are used to ignoring all but wealthy constituents & donors because no choices, no consequences.

The American Gestapo formerly Repub Party is not even hiding their fascist intent because they think no elections, no consequences.

#NoKingsDay We the People ARE your consequences.

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Billie @billieo2.bsky.social · 23m

YES!

@kenmartin.bsky.social
@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social
@schumer.senate.gov

Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 46m

Democratic leaders, it's time to endorse Mamdani.

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HappyCamper22 @happycamper22.bsky.social · 12m

As an Ancient One, I may not remember where I put my walker, but I remember when there were consequences for one's actions. Seems weird now

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Mamdani: "We will make buses free by replacing the revenue that the MTA currently gets from buses. This is revenue that's around $700 million or so. That's less money than Andrew Cuomo gave to Elon Musk in $959 million in tax credits when he was the governor."

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 4h

If the Commander of Southern Command is stepping down less than a year into his tenure, I’m guessing we’re about to find out the intelligence picture on these “narco-terrorist” vessels that we’re blowing out of the water isn’t as solid as it’s being portrayed.

Blue Freedom Quest 💙🌊💙🌊 @bluefreedomquest.bsky.social · 5h

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/u...

Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

www.nytimes.com

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HappyCamper22 @happycamper22.bsky.social · 2h

Love this!

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Isabel Santos @isabelsantos.bsky.social · 11h

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Good tune, it’s in my head now! 😳😍They called Portland a war zone. So we showed up... in inflatable frog suits. This satirical anthem was created to shine a light on the absurdity of the “war-ravaged Portland" or "War-zone" or "Portland's on fire!" narrative.
youtube.com/watch?v=anVR...

We’re the Frogs (Portland, Oregon Peaceful Protest Anthem for the "War Ravaged" city)

YouTube video by Delanae - Original Music. Storytelling. Cultural

youtube.com

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Craig Pittman @craigtimes.bsky.social · 23h

GOP Speaker Mike Johnson shrugs off #Florida Congressman Cory Mills’ restraining order & other scandals, calling him a “faithful colleague." www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/15/f... via @skylerswisher.bsky.social

‘Faithful colleague’: GOP Speaker shrugs off Cory Mills’ restraining order

“You’d have to ask him about it,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said when pressed about Central Florida Congressman Cory Mills’ scandals.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4h

Joe Gebbia is the billionaire co-founder of AirBnB, a close friend of Elon Musk, and worked to gut the federal government with DOGE.

And he just gave the single largest donation to Cuomo’s super PAC since the primary.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 2h

It’s not just who’s on the ballot, but what’s on the ballot.

The broken politics of the past or a future we can afford.

It’s debate time. Let’s go.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4h

On top of detaining U.S. citizens, ICE is now fining legal residents for not carrying their papers.

It was never about going after the “worst of the worst.” It was always about cruelty.

ICE tickets Chicago man with legal residency $130 for not having his papers on him: ‘It’s not fair…I’m a resident’

Under federal law, registered foreign nationals must carry proof of registration with them at all times. But prior to a

www.chicagotribune.com

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3h

80 percent of ACA tax credits go to people living in states Trump won.

As @aoc.bsky.social says, Republicans think this shutdown is about punishing Democrats. But in reality, it hurts everybody.

Watch.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2h

15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.

Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.

Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.

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Rhuta Bhayga @rhutabhayga.bsky.social · 5h

"I have no moral obligation to vote for a budget that literally funds the destruction of our democracy"

And neither do WE.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6h

Chris Murphy: "This is a country that's falling apart because Trump is in the middle of an authoritarian takeover. We're not on the verge of an authoritarian takeover. We're in the middle of it ... I have no moral obligation to vote for a budget that literally funds the destruction of our democracy"

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HappyCamper22 @happycamper22.bsky.social · 2h

She's inciting violence. Used to be a crime of some sort.

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Rhuta Bhayga @rhutabhayga.bsky.social · 3h

Even if you can't get to one for ANY reason, you can still participate. Take a pic of yourself:

next to the TV watching protests
hold a #NoKings sign in your kitchen/living room/laundry room/etc.
wear a costume and holding a NK a sign
wave an American flag
your pet with a NK sign
etc.

And post it

Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 10h

Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally.

Print it.

Put it in a frame.

Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 6h

We believe that in the wealthiest city in the wealthiest nation in the history of the world, working people deserve a dignified life.

And to the billionaires who think this movement is an existential threat to their corruption of our democracy: you're right.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

He gives $20 Billion of OUR dollars to bailout Argentina without consulting Congress or the American people. Does that seem like the actions of a KING to you?

Join us & let him know just what you think about that this Saturday, 10/18

#NoThronesNoCrownsNO_KINGS 👑

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 7h

EXCLUSIVE 1st LOOK at the flag many will be flying at the #NoKINGSRally this Saturday, October 18th!

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 7h

It’s unlikely that ICE will follow this judge’s orders so please, always keep recording!

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 11h

NEW: Why does Mike Johnson keep weirdly fear-mongering about the "No Kings" peaceful protests set for Saturday, calling them "hate America" rallies?

A "No Kings" organizer says it's "quite clear" why.

So does an authoritarian expert. www.huffpost.com/entry/no-kin... w/ @delaneyrules.bsky.social

‘No Kings’ Rally Organizer: ‘Quite Clear’ Why Mike Johnson Is Attacking Our Protests

Republican leaders are acting weirdly terrified of baby boomers with signs.

www.huffpost.com

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 7h

And... the Senate has adjourned until 3pm on Monday.

The House is out of session, as it has been for weeks.

The government is still shut down.

USA!

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HappyCamper22 @happycamper22.bsky.social · 6h

Is there some mass hysteria causing so much memory loss?

When has Trump every had a "plan"? Not promised one, or claimed to have one or even boasted "working on a concept of a plan"? Never!

Media doing deep dives into his latest Middle East grift as a grand "peace plan" has me scratching my head.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 6h

Yuck!

RNC Chair Reveals The Bizarre Way Trump Eats His McDonald's Order—And Yeah, That Tracks

www.comicsands.com

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