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NPR @npr.org · 7h

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says. n.pr/4q87Jwb

Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass

Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scenes and not accepting wholesale what any government or administration says.

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hipstitch.bsky.social @hipstitch.bsky.social · 5h

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 6h

Today, Mike Johnson will continue to keep the House adjourned for the 71st day out of the last 83, with Republicans refusing to show up to work again to avoid having to vote on the Epstein files or negotiate with Democrats.

Epstein Shutdown

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Betty C. Jung @bettycjung.bsky.social · 15h

Speaker Johnson predicted this will be the longest shutdown ever. @washingtonpost.com
The latest: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) said today this could be the longest government shutdown on record and that he “won’t negotiate” with Democrats.

Shutdown is the GOP's fault.

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CAKE @thebandcake.bsky.social · 22h

The phone number for the U.S. Capitol switchboard is (202) 224-3121. #epstein

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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 19h

"What's in a name?" Shakespeare's Juliet asked. "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." In using the president's name, the branding raised eyebrows: Will it be a grift or gift?

Opinion | What's in a Name? TrumpRx and the Politics of Drug Pricing

The moniker could give pause to some potential users

www.medpagetoday.com

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Justin Deegan @justindeegan.bsky.social · 19h

Was watching Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee’ a while back, and it was the episode with Fred Armisen in Portland.
Was clear that the place is special.
The Portlanders’ current anti-fascist protests are double-proof of this.
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Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 20h

WARNING: This horrific video by a war correspondent reporting from the front lines of war ravaged Portland is not for the squeamish. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣👇

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Caroleeena @caroleeena.bsky.social · 20h

Airports are starting to refuse to air Trump's propaganda. On the same day that a second House member broke with Mike Johnson and demanded he negotiate with dems and swear in that duly elected House member he's refused to swear in. It's all coming apart for Trump. www.joemygod.com/2025/10/seat...

Seattle And Phoenix Airports Refuse To Broadcast ICE Barbie's Propaganda Clip Blaming Dems For Shutdown - Joe.My.God.

The Seattle Times reports: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport won’t broadcast a video of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying Democrats caused the federal government shutdown. The airport ...

www.joemygod.com

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Irishwhisky24 🇮🇪🇺🇸 @irishwhisky24.bsky.social · 20h

They're trying to prove that Congress isn't needed and that Trump can perform their duties (pay military, appropriate and rescind funds, pass laws via exec order, etc) so that it can be dissolved.

Prove me wrong.

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West Virginia Watch @westvirginiawatch.com · 20h

The International Association of Color Manufacturers is suing West Virginia health and school leaders over a new state law that bans certain artificial food dyes from being included in food items sold in school lunches, reports @amelianews.bsky.social.

International group sues WV health, education officials over state’s new artificial food dye ban • West Virginia Watch

A group is suing state health and school leaders over a new law that bans certain artificial food dyes from being included in food items sold in school lunches.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 1d

There is absolutely zero chance that a man who took $50,000 in cash in a paper bag from an FBI agent on camera would have been appointed to any position by any other president.

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COOLJEN @cooljenim.bsky.social · 22h

Some tiny good news: bsky.app/profile/moth...

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 22h

womp womp.

Appeals court: Trump can't deploy National Guard on Chicago's streets

A ruling Saturday forbids the White House from actively using troops in Illinois.

www.motherjones.com

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 1d

Congress better hurry up and settle the shutdown before everyone figures out they’re nonessential personnel.

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Senseidai2547 @senseidai.bsky.social · 1d

Convicted Felon Donald Trump told Republicans NOT to negotiate with Democrats. Democrats said they'll meet anytime, anyplace, anywhere. The Convicted Felon does not care about you, me, or anyone who isn't a rich donor.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #FuckTrump

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The pain from the government shutdown is about to hit the public

Federal officials are bracing for the worst effects of the ongoing government shutdown to collide with the U.S. economy this week as missed paychecks and the absence billions of dollars of government ...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago not letting Portland have all the fun 🐧

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hipstitch.bsky.social @hipstitch.bsky.social · 1d

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U.S. measles cases continue to climb, with outbreaks across the country — NPR

In South Carolina, more than 150 unvaccinated schoolkids are under quarantine after being exposed to measles. Across the U.S., total case counts could be even higher than the official number.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 1d

The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!

Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.

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hipstitch.bsky.social @hipstitch.bsky.social · 1d

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Transgender People Ask Supreme Court to Reject Trump Administration Effort to Enforce Discriminatory Passport Policy | American Civil Liberties Union

BOSTON – Attorneys representing transgender, nonbinary, and intersex Americans asked the Supreme Court today to reject a request from the Trump...

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hipstitch.bsky.social @hipstitch.bsky.social · 1d

Surely she has some current footage to back up her claims. I mean she travels with her own film crew wherever she goes even when she has to use the necessary!

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

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sher12.bsky.social @sher12.bsky.social · 1d

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Sunny Moraine @dynamicsymmetry.bsky.social · 2d

Every day that passes I am more convinced of two things:

1) This regime’s attempt to consolidate and hold power is going to collapse in truly spectacular fashion

2) That collapse is going to be astoundingly dangerous and destructive

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hipstitch.bsky.social @hipstitch.bsky.social · 1d

Hmmm 🤔 now who was coming for their guns again?

hipstitch.bsky.social @hipstitch.bsky.social · 1d

Biden nailed it!!

a man in a suit and tie is speaking into a microphone and says " will you shut up man "

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is speaking into a microphone and says " will you shut up man "

media.tenor.com

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Bopeep-Burton 🌎🏴‍☠️🏡🐓🏖 🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🇫🇷🇵🇸🇺🇸 🏳️‍⚧️💙🗽 @bopeep-burton.bsky.social · 2d

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