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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 22h

Vance could not give a straight answer to questions about:

➡️ Tom Homan's alleged acceptance of a bribe
➡️ Trump's accusations that J.B. Pritzker is a criminal
➡️ Layoffs at the CDC

Read/Watch: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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5GW HotTakes @5gw.bsky.social · 22h

Guest Appearance from MEASLES!

Sponsored by RFK, Dr. OZ, and the CDC

*MEASLES Parties are Back!
#LaughAtThem

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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 21h

Many fired CDC employees began receiving emails communicating that despite the earlier notice, they would no longer be terminated. via @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social
www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/c...

"CDC is over": RFK Jr. lays off over 1,000 employees in Friday night massacre

Amid the ongoing shutdown, the HHS secretary wiped out entire offices that investigate disease outbreaks, manage infectious disease responses and collect data.

www.msnbc.com

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onion person @junlper.beer · 22h

this is the list of ideological identifiers laid out in the NSPM-7 that would predict violence, and are all of course, incredibly reasonable positions or just ridiculous framing, like “extremism on gender” which is just being pro-trans:

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 20h

ABC's George Stephanopoulos, a host and former White House Communications Director, shut down an interview with JD Vance after the vice president refused to answer a question about a reported bribery scheme. bit.ly/3KTLIkB

'Verbal jujitsu:' ABC host ends interview as JD Vance refuses to answer bribery question

ABC's George Stephanopoulos, a host and former White House Communications Director, shut down an interview with JD Vance after the vice president refused to answer a question about a reported bribery ...

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wiltfan99.bsky.social @wiltfan99.bsky.social · 15d

Wilt Chamberlain at 17. 1954.

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Karen Daughter Of Bill Russell 🍀 @karenkrussell.bsky.social · 20h

Love the font, too

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SinnamonS @sinnamonscouture.bsky.social · 12d

Kings 👑

wiltfan99.bsky.social @wiltfan99.bsky.social · 15d

Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. @karenkrussell.bsky.social

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wiltfan99.bsky.social @wiltfan99.bsky.social · 9d

Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell. @karenkrussell.bsky.social

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CollectingAll @collectingall.bsky.social · 8d

Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dual-Signed Framed Photograph (2 Signatures) - 19 x 23 - JSA

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Rob Reiner Fan @rob-reiner-fan.bsky.social · 1d

As he sends American troops into Israel. Why isn't our media saying more about that?

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Sam Fisher 90 🐝⚖️💛 @samfisher90.bsky.social · 1d

Smithsonian museums and National Zoo set to close as shutdown takes its toll

The shutdown is forcing the closure of a number of America's beloved cultural institutions starting Sunday. Twenty-one Smithsonian museums, its research centers and the National Zoo are all affected.

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 2d

The Election Assistance Commission is considering making proof of citizenship a requirement to vote in federal elections.
Public comments need to be submitted by 10/20/25. Please write to EAC to submit your comments. It's easy! Just click on the link below:

www.regulations.gov/document/EAC...

a woman says your vote is your power in a purple jacket

ALT: a woman says your vote is your power in a purple jacket

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Sara Partridge, Ph.D. @sarapartridge.bsky.social · 2d

There are reports that the *entire* office of special education at the US Dept of Education has been cut. These hardworking folks ensure kids with disabilities get equal access to a quality education.

America’s children deserve better than this.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 3d

Joining @johnmcauliff.bsky.social today to get out the vote, knock on some doors, and flip Virginia's 30th House District.

John’s busting his ass and it’s time that we did the same.

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90for90.bsky.social @90for90.bsky.social · 3d

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Karen Daughter Of Bill Russell 🍀 @karenkrussell.bsky.social · 2d

Please help the Dems win VA! One of two important states this season!

90for90.bsky.social @90for90.bsky.social · 2d

“Virginia Democrats will not be impoverished by giving the Value Pack 27…the $5,000…
They can do it now because they can afford it.” @charlesgaba.com @kenmartin.bsky.social
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

$5,000,000 versus $5,000

A national group focused on electing Democrats to state legislatures is pouring more than $5 million into Virginia House races this November. Not one penny of that $5 million is going to any of the 27...

www.dailykos.com

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Eric Feigl-Ding @drericding.bsky.social · 2d

Guess who just got both the updated COVID vaccine and flu shots today? Your dear Leader Trump. Maybe you should get them too.

Sincerely, An Epidemiologist Who Told You Trump Would Get COVID Booster.