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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 7h

I don’t trust him.

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Sparky MD/PhD @neurospark.bsky.social · 7h

“He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.”

www.archives.gov/founding-doc...

Declaration of Independence: A Transcription

Note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence (the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum.) The spelling a...

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23h

Reminder that any political party trying to make it harder to vote is sending a clear message: they can't win on their ideas alone.

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Rebba.bsky.social @rebba.bsky.social · 23h

No King's Day!
Here we go!! 🗽⚖️🇺🇸

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 21h

MAGA thought they elected Trump to save America, but instead he’s saving Argentina. $40 billion now going to Trump’s buddy Javier Milei, while Americans can’t afford groceries, gas, or basic healthcare.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 21h

“The 3.5% rule is a concept in political science that states that when 3.5% of the population of a country protest nonviolently against a government, that government is likely to fall from power.”

If you can get to a No Kings rally this Saturday, please do.

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 10h

Don’t forget Jackie Kennedy’s rose garden, that was first sullied by the first escort.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 21h

It should be a litmus test for Democratic presidential primary candidates whether they will restore the White House and DC public properties to exactly the way they were before the Palm Beach lounge lizard decided to turn it into Mar-a-Lago meets 1936 Nuremberg.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 19h

Can governors legally call up their own state's national guard to protect polling places on election day?

They need to keep ICE and the Feds far away from people voting.

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 19h

Imagine thinking domestic violence isn’t “really serious”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: This has been reported for a while. Cory Mills was accused of beating a girlfriend in his DC apt. Are you concerned about these allegations?

JOHNSON: You have to ask Rep. Mills about that. He's been a faithful colleague. I don't know the details. Let's talk about things that are really serious

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19h

The CFPB is one of the most staunch financial watchdogs for the American people.

The agency has returned at least $20B to the victims of financial fraud and abuse since 2011.

It's no longer protecting consumers now...BECAUSE THIS REGIME DOESN'T WANT IT TO!

Reuters @reuters.com · 1d

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers reut.rs/4qjMIyT

White House budget director Vought plans to shut down CFPB within months, says it's no longer protecting consumers

White House budget director Russell Vought said he wants to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and expects to do so within the next two to three months.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 19h

American fascists are, obviously, very scared about how big a protest "No Kings" will be this weekend, as seen by their hysterical, dishonest rhetoric about it.

Let's make their fears come true by showing up on October 18

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 10h

Heartbreaking visual representation of our current situation. 💔

LorennaCleary.bsky.social @lorennacleary.bsky.social · 17h

An emotional minute as the word Democracy melts away in front of the US Capitol Building.

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 11h

How To Topple Tyrants
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21h

A nationwide backlash to AI data centers is brewing.

And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.

When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 21h

Wow, that’s impressive! I smoked years ago and know how difficult it is to quit.

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 21h

a woman is covering her nose with her hand and the word lmao is on the bottom right

ALT: a woman is covering her nose with her hand and the word lmao is on the bottom right

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

I’d bet my last dollar that they had to use AI to come up with this response.

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

More young GOP leaders out of jobs as condemnation of “revolting” chat intensifies - POLITICO

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

One day he is going to finally realize he is not a king. I live for that day.

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

Our daughter is in D.C. for a wedding. She said the national guard is patrolling the streets of Georgetown. What the bloody hell!

a man is covering his face with his hand and saying `` seriously '' .

ALT: a man is covering his face with his hand and saying `` seriously '' .

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

😂😂😂

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

I think Rex would have loved this. ❤️

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

Sounds good.

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

You shouldn’t have to suffer with constant nausea. Can you ask your physician for a prescription for ondansetron? It’s been very effective for me.

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Kate @kateretired.bsky.social · 1d

😂😂😂 I’ve been using face lotion for 40 years. And, I get a lot of compliments from both men and women on how good my skin looks. Granted, other factors like genetics play a bigger role in how we age, but I think it’s safe to say all that lotion may have helped a little.

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