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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 9h

BOSTON (AP) — Judges order the federal government to use contingency funds for SNAP food aid payments during the shutdown.

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Joao-Pierre Ruth @joao-pierreruth.bsky.social · 7h

Also, get out and vote.

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Woltergeist II: The Other Side @wolter.bsky.social · 10h

It is impossible to overstate the level of offensiveness of a lifetime of the wealthy and chattering classes telling the rest of us our immiseration is caused by occasionally spending a few extra dollars on a fucking treat to escape the gray haze of poverty and hand to mouth choices.

Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 13h

“At the same time, more than half of Gen Z members say they are struggling to make ends meet, yet a majority buy themselves a small treat, such as a pastry, coffee, or sweet, at least once a week. That can lead to overspending…”

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Why are young people spending so much money?

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 1d

If you live in a state with a large rural population, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consider investigating which areas in your region are food deserts & consider possibly giving to food banks that serve them. Rural food deserts are going to be the regions worst hit by the SNAP cutoff. Absolutely devastating.

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Josh Martin @joshmartin.bsky.social · 1d

WOO!!! Check out the newest episode of A Conversation With Two Geeks where my co-host Jaymie Marie and I talk about everything from Disney Rejecting A Potential Ben Solo Movie to WBD Putting Itself Up for Sale and so much more! spotify.link/m8sWl1YXTXb

Episode 176 - Disney Reject Potential Ben Solo Movie

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🦇 Killy Witches 🎃👻 @tillybridges.bsky.social · 1d

trans people have been yelling about this for years

*I* have been yelling about this FOR YEARS

and still the general cis response has been 🤷‍♂️

this will kill trans kids

and it’s the next step to making all trans existence impossible and illegal

do you understand the magnitude of what’s going on?

NPR @npr.org · 1d

The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY

Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally

The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 2d

The President wants to use the military to crack down on Americans who are exercising their 1st Amendment rights to oppose him. I can’t think of a better reason to insist on exercising those rights.

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Mr. Spock 🖖 @spockresists.bsky.social · 1d

Yes. This man would start a nuclear war to avoid being exposed in the a Epstein files.

Because he is a psychopathic maniac that has surrounded himself with extreme psychopathic maniacs.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 2d

Kat is being federally charged by the FBI for protesting at Broadview.

This is a flagrant political prosecution by the Trump administration, which is trying to prevent free speech and free association.

I am proud of Kat. Her movement is being targeted by the government. She needs your support.

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 2d

I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.

This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.

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Andrew Weinstein @andrewjweinstein.com · 2d

Just days after I warned in TIME about the authoritarian playbook to defund the arts and rewrite history, the White House fired the entire Fine Arts Commission—6 members who review presidential construction projects, including Trump’s new ballroom. This isn’t coincidence. It’s confirmation.

Trump’s Campaign to Defund the Arts—and Rewrite History

"The campaign to defund the arts, capture our museums, and rewrite our history is a prelude to silencing dissent."

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Josh Martin @joshmartin.bsky.social · 2d

#Frankenstein is beautiful, yet haunting and emotional look at the symmetry between fathers, sons, and the legacy they leave behind. Oscar Isaac leads the cast with a commanding performance, but it’s Jacob Elordi’s work as The Creature that serves as the standout. Definitely see this ASAP!

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Josh Martin @joshmartin.bsky.social · 2d

*Isaac

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 3d

The depth of the shame of a country this wealthy and abundant allowing its people to go hungry is impossible to measure. The fact that a handful of people could fix this by paying their fair share of taxes while still remaining obscenely wealthy makes it even worse.

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Matt Zoller Seitz @mattzollerseitz.bsky.social · 4d

New Yorkers: please vote!!!! Cuomo went all-in on racism in the final 2 weeks because he's got nothing else. And as we've seen, that's a very effective motivator.

The PS1 startup sound as a lesbian @janus.bsky.social · 4d

i hate to be that bitch, but my sources are telling me this early voting data has gotten Zohran's people rightly spooked and y'all better stop assuming this one's in the bag. GOTV

Voter turnout surges in NYC mayor’s race, with Boomers and Gen X leading the charge

The data so far is good news for independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, a political scientist said.

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 4d

Remember that crises like our current situation impact vulnerable communities (like the trans community) first and foremost, so if you can swing it (and no one is under any obligation), donations to local LGBTQIA+ support groups can make a world of difference at times like this. Much love, y'all.

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ali 🌼 @alibrooke4ever.bsky.social · 4d

he like definitely had a stroke a couple months back huh

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 4d

President Trump said he had an MRI earlier this month, telling reporters Monday that the results had been “perfect” but declining to say why his doctors had ordered the scan. He also reiterated that he was interested in serving a third term.

Trump Says a Recent M.R.I. Scan Was ‘Perfect,’ and He’d ‘Love’ a Third Term

President Trump made the comments on the second day of his trip to Asia. The Constitution limits presidents to two terms, but Mr. Trump has suggested he might try to circumvent it.

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Josh Martin @joshmartin.bsky.social · 4d

OH DAMN! I saw the headline over on YouTube, but didn’t realize you were going to be involved with this! Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see what you bring to the table

Steven C Miller @stevencmiller.bsky.social · 4d

Go play this game today and come tell me how nuts this is gonna be!

Bloody Disgusting @bloody-disgusting.com · 4d

Survival horror game FINDING FRANKIE is getting a feature adaptation from the producer of Mortal Kombat.

Steven C. Miller (Silent Night, Werewolves) will direct the film, which involves a deadly game show set in the world's largest trampoline park.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4d

For the last several months, federal workers have been through hell. Things have only gotten worse during the shutdown.

When I left the Department of Labor, I shared some parting words with the civil servants who worked alongside me.

These words of gratitude feel especially relevant today.

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C. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 5d

If you have more time than money and still want to help, please consider volunteering at your local food bank. They are going to be overrun in the coming weeks and will be desperate for extra hands. You have no idea how much good you can put back into the world with just a few hours of your time.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4d

The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.

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Josh Martin @joshmartin.bsky.social · 5d

Happy birthday 🎉

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Caroline Renard @carolinerenard.bsky.social · 5d

They’re using AI to make videos of Black women yelling about their EBT cards on Tik Tok. I knew this would be the first way they would use AI to come after us. Please stop using it! Stop feeding the machine!

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Valerie Rayne @valerierayne13.bsky.social · 5d

Engagement rocks! Makes me feel good too!

Katrina White ($50/$200) Nov2nd Birthday! 🎉 @katrinawhite.bsky.social · 12d

Please keep supporting your favorite online creators. So many of us are struggling right now but even if you can't financially tip or subscribe, you can at least engage with our posts online.

Comment answers when we ask questions. Repost our links. Comment respectful compliments on our media.

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WatchYourRepsSC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · 6d

Everyone who marched, make certain you show up to vote in every election from dog catcher to senator to president from this day forward!!!!! Staying home isn't the answer!

"we can confidently say — at least 38,450 people united across the state of South Carolina for No Kings Day on 10/18/25!"

50501 South Carolina ❌️👑 📎 @50501-sc.bsky.social · 6d

#SouthCarolina #NoKings recap is here! It includes crowd counts, pictures, partners and speakers lists, next steps — and more.

Thank you SC for standing with us on 10/18!

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#NoKingsSC #scpol #SCNoKings @iusc.bsky.social

No Kings October Recap ✨

Crowd sizes, pictures, partners, and next steps!

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Jeri Ryan (official account) @jerilryan.bsky.social · 5d

HARD AGREE!!! ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼

Author Myron J. Clifton @deardean22.bsky.social · 5d

Celebrities and folk with large social media platforms should absolutely speak up about what’s happening

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