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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 5h

LMAO. She should just hang it up.

Katie Porter Admits She ‘Could Have Handled Things Better’ After Viral Videos
www.huffpost.com/entry/katie-...

California Governor Candidate Speaks Out After Embarrassing Interviews Go Viral

The videos added to scrutiny the former congresswoman has faced about treatment of staffers.

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 9h

Scott Jennings was perfectly fine with it, I'm sure.

The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 10h

A panel on CNN’s “NewsNight” exploded in anger over the political reaction to racist texts leaked from a Young Republicans group chat that involved references to slavery, gas chambers, and rape.

Panel Erupts After MAGA Host’s ‘Hitler’ Comments on CNN

The discussion turned heated over JD Vance’s reaction to online hate speech.

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Matt @mattmurph24.bsky.social · 1d

These are the same folks that chose Ed Markey over Joe Kennedy in the 2020 MA primary. Markey is now 79.

Florida Chris @chrislongview.bsky.social · 1d

if you think Janet Mills, who is the same age as Elizabeth Warren and 7 years younger than Bernie Sanders is disqualified because of age, you must disqualify Lizzie and Bernard from their next Senate races.

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 18h

That's the job of Republicans unfortunately.

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Florida Chris @chrislongview.bsky.social · 1d

if you think Janet Mills, who is the same age as Elizabeth Warren and 7 years younger than Bernie Sanders is disqualified because of age, you must disqualify Lizzie and Bernard from their next Senate races.

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 23h

If you have 6 posts and are following 3000 people, chances are I'm gonna block you the moment you follow me. LOL.

Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 1d

Was just reading this article about his passing.

R&B Legend Michael ‘D'Angelo’ Archer Dead At 51
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R&B Legend D'Angelo Dead At 51

The singer won a Grammy for vocal performance for his hit single "Untitled (How Does It Feel)."

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 1d

Pancreatic cancer. So young.

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Michael Paulauski♨️ @mike10010100.com · 1d

Because they want a coronation where people bend the knee, they don't want a primary.

Daniel Gilmore @gilmored85.bsky.social · 1d

Ppl on this site are gonna be big mad about this, but I cant imagine anything that would boost Graham Platners campaign more than beating a well liked incumbent governor in a primary and I dunno why theyd not want to have him get a big early victory like that.

David Mack @davidmackau.bsky.social · 1d

Maine democratic primary just got even more crowded www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

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Not Your Negress @notyournegro.blacksky.app · 1d

If a post says “Black sky” or “Black people” only and you aren’t Black there’s zero reason to respond other than being purposely antagonistic. It’s not cute or funny. It’s disrespectful and tone deaf. Learn to respect boundaries and mind your business!!!

SWIIRL @thatonegirlkendra.blacksky.app · 1d

It is a public site, and I publicly said I only wanted Black opinions, and here you come with your lily white skin. Again, KNOWINGLY UNWANTED. You're not going to convince me I'm wrong here. I don't mind being a bitch.

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 1d

My mom has been in the hospital 15 times for urinary tract infections over the last two years. 9 of those hospital stays have been this year. The only thing that helps her are IV antibiotics. Her hospital stays have been sometimes 2-3 weeks. It's scary.

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 1d

My statement on the ceasefire in the Middle East.

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris
October 13, 2025

I am thankful and deeply encouraged that this ceasefire has brought long-awaited moments of joy and reunion — as 20 Israeli hostages are finally reunited with their loved ones and Palestinian families and the people of Gaza begin to receive desperately needed relief from unimaginable suffering.

Through diplomacy and persistence, today is an important first step toward a more hopeful future. I commend the leaders and partners whose efforts made this agreement possible, including the President and his team.

There is still much more work to do to secure a lasting peace, ensure the safety and dignity of every innocent life, and build a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in freedom and security.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 1d

The trailblazing transgender rights activist Miss Major has passed away at the age of 78.

Miss Major was a lifelong organizer and participant in the ballroom scene. She took part in the 1969 Stonewall Riots and was injured by the police — but she kept fighting.

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 1d

As right as he is, this piece of shit had multiple opportunities to walk away from Trump. He has always known who trump was.

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 1d

This beautiful trans activist was only one year younger than my mother. The fight for equality is not ancient history. We can't forget how recent many of the fights have been and need to continue to fight for everything we have gained through the work of activists like Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.

Girl, I Guess @mikellestreet.bsky.social · 1d

Very sad to have published this obituary tonight, but tried to do her legacy justice

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Stonewall Veteran and Legendary Trans Activist, Has Died at 78

www.them.us/story/miss-m...

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, Stonewall Veteran and Legendary Trans Activist, Has Died at 78

Miss Major continued fighting for trans rights even after two strokes and other health concerns.

www.them.us

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 1d

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 1d

I can't be the only one that is not going to be surprised when trump causes the Gaza ceasefire to be fucked up somehow. I'm just happy that the hostages made it home before he does.

Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 1d

That's ridiculous. I'm not registering for anything if they don't have bounce houses for kids.

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 2d

Israel literally released 2000 Palestinians today in exchange for the 20 living hostages. They hate Jews and Israel so much they won't even pay attention to what is actually happening.

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Kim Wexler's Ponytail 🐝💛🎗 @madisonkittay.bsky.social · 2d

Welcome home. 🇮🇱🎗🇮🇱

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 2d

He is a mush mouthed mad man. I will never forgive some of y'all.

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Joey Politano🏳️‍🌈 @josephpolitano.bsky.social · 2d

wow guys I am starting to think tariffs are not useful tools to force down China's trade surplus

FinTwitter @fintwitter.bsky.social · 2d

🇨🇳CHINA’S SEPTEMBER EXPORT GROWTH HITS 6-MONTH HIGH Y/Y IMPORT GROWTH HIT A 17-MONTH HIGH. CHINA SOYBEAN IMPORTS HIT RECORD HIGH FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AT 12.87 MILLION METRIC TONS. SEPTEMBER COAL IMPORTS AT NINE-MONTH HIGH OF 46 MLN METRIC TONS. #CHINA #SOYBEAN #COAL

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 2d

What are we doing here?

But did you Skeet? @thepassionittwists.bsky.social · 2d

abcnews.go.com/US/150-unvac...

Over 150 unvaccinated students in South Carolina quarantining after measles exposure

The outbreak has grown to at least eight measles cases, officials said.

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Middle Age Riot @middleageriot.bsky.social · 10d

Schools were not forcing kids to have transgender surgery.

Babies were not being aborted after they were born.

Migrants were not crossing the border to vote for Kamala Harris.

Donald Trump is a pathological liar and, if you believed this shit, you are a pathological dumbass.

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Matt @justmattmichael.bsky.social · 2d

LMAO

Oliver Darcy @oliverdarcy.bsky.social · 5d

News: Bari Weiss just sent a memo to staffers at CBS News asking them to produce a memo explaining "how you spend your working hours—and ideally, what you've made (or are making) that you're most proud of."

One CBS News staffer puts it like this to me: "We just got Elon Musked."

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