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Katie 😷 and Allegra 😼 @katiefromsocal.bsky.social · 7h

Tweet of the week award

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."

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digby @digby56.bsky.social · 8h

This is the second time in 24 hours he's said something like this. Yesterday he made that quip saying about Karoline Leavit, "those lips --- they move like a machine gun."

He's losing all inhibitions. Not that he ever had many to begin with.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Trump ignores a question from a woman reporter but says, "I just like to watch her talk. Good job. Thank you darling."

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Brian Beutler @brianbeutler.bsky.social · 11h

Trump and Miller will probably get the blood in the streets they want eventually. We don’t know when or how it will unfold, or how the public will come to perceive it. But we do know that no matter how it unfolds or is perceived, it is already their fault. All we can do is our best.

It'll Be Trump's Fault

Donald Trump created this unstable equilibrium; no matter how it breaks down, it will be his fault.

www.offmessage.net

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Elana Levin @levin.bsky.social · 11h

D'Angelo speaking out about the physical and emotional burden of maintaining a nearly unobtainable physique and sexy image as a Black male artist should be taught in labor studies. It absolutely impacted how I analyze pop culture.

GQ Profile Of D'Angelo Explores The Perils Of Being Sexy

Visit the post for more.

uproxx.com

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Jayne4Freedom @jayne4freedom.bsky.social · 1d

Woohoo @Maddow is getting a Edward R Murrow award!
Congratulations Rachel, you deserve it. 👏👏👏👏 we love you!

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 11h

1/Stop everything and read/watch/bookmark this massive investigation between @motherjones.com @lighthousereports.com Le Monde, Der Spiegel, Paper Trail Media a vast global surveillance empire used to target politicians, journalists, tech CEOs, and... Jared Leto.
ow.ly/2LUF50Xb7KE

The surveillance empire that tracked world leaders, a Vatican enemy, and maybe you

We uncovered a massive data trove. It revealed the hidden world of First Wap, whose untraceable tech has targeted politicians, journalists, celebrities, and activists around the globe.

ow.ly

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Katie 😷 and Allegra 😼 @katiefromsocal.bsky.social · 8h

Important

Bill McCarthy @billmccarthy.bsky.social · 8h

NEW:

A dramatic voiceover video the White House and Donald Trump shared last week claiming to show "chaos" in Chicago is littered with outdated footage from Florida, Texas, South Carolina, Nebraska, California and Arizona, an AFP investigation found.

factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Mhairi Forrest🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤟🤟🤟 @mhairiforrest.bsky.social · 8h

There is already a critical shortage of special ed teachers nationwide. They've just deleted the recruitment and development programs. With the insanity over vaccinating children, we're going to see an increase in disabled kids in the next few years.

You do the math.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 11h

🚨BREAKING: 3rd Circuit DENIES Republican Party petition to rehear critical voting rights case involving Pennsylvania’s date requirement for mail-in ballots.

A BIG VICTORY for the DSCC, DCCC, AFT of Pa. and the voters of Pennsylvania. Proud on my ELG team. www.democracydocket.com/cases/pennsy...

🚨 Eakin v. Adams County Board of Elections

Learn more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 10h

POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Katie 😷 and Allegra 😼 @katiefromsocal.bsky.social · 8h

Tweet of the week award.

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 10d

Judge rules statements by Trump officials are evidence that Abrego Farcia’s prosecution on illegal trafficking are vindictive and retaliatory. He opens the window for discovery.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
apple.news/Abbl1kPDwSCe...

Judge says prosecution against Kilmar Ábrego García for human smuggling may be illegal retaliation — Guardian US

Salvadorian national successfully sued White House over his deportation before charges were filed

apple.news

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Michael Sainato @msainato.bsky.social · 12h

Democrats introduce a bill today to make WIC funding mandatory, which would ensure benefits are no longer in jeopardy during government shutdowns
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Democrats launch bid to fund nutrition program for low-income women and kids amid shutdown

Exclusive: Congressional Democrats set to introduce bill to shore up the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program

www.theguardian.com

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Ari Cohn @aricohn.com · 9h

If you were an admin or member of one of the Facebook groups that the DOJ jawboned Facebook into censoring, we want to talk to you!

Please shoot me a message,

Rtorney Pamela
' @AGPamBondi
Today following outreach from @thejusticedept, Facebook removed a
large group page that was being used to dox and target
@lCEgov
in Chicago.
The wave of violence against ICE has been driven by online apps and
social media campaigns designed to put ICE officers at risk just for doing
their jobs. The Departrnent of Justice will continue engaging tech
companies to eliminate platforms where radicals can incite imminent
violence against federal law enforcernent.
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Phoenix🔥 @fivetimessix.bsky.social · 8h

New Jersey

Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 14h

‼️Today’s the last day to register to vote in NJ. Mikie Sherrill is fighting for affordability, education, and clean energy. Don’t miss your chance to support her‼️

Bold graphic reminding New Jersey residents to register to vote. On a dark blue background, large white text at the top reads “NEW JERSEY REGISTER TO VOTE BY.” Below, a stylized calendar icon displays the deadline: “OCT 14,” with “OCT” in white on a red header and “14” in large black numbers on a white calendar body. The design emphasizes urgency and civic participation.

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 14h

BREAKING: President Obama comes out in favor of Prop 50 in California.

California, help protect democracy and return your ballots today!

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 2d

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 2d

The deportation order is based on Vedam’s conviction for murder—a crime he did not actually commit and for which he’s now been wholly exonerated. He entered the US at 9 months old and was a legal permanent resident before his conviction. We are so, so, so far from the light of justice.

Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 3d

After spending 43 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, evidence hidden by the prosecution reversed his conviction. Rather than finally enjoying freedom, ICE abducted him for deportation

Depraved.

www.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...

He was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years. Moments after being released, ICE took him

Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam now faces deportation.

www.miamiherald.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

The people who want violent protests to happen are Trump, Stephen Miller, Kristi Noem, Pete Hegseth, Tom Homan, and other senior appointees in his admin. They are doing everything they possibly can to provoke people to violence and it is obvious that is what they hope for daily.

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 2d

Whistling when ICE is about to kidnap someone for no reason is incredibly effective. They know what they are doing is wrong and will scatter in the wind when too many witnesses gather.

FORM A CROWD
STAY LOUD
PROTECT EACH OTHER
CODE I:
ICE NEARBY
BLOW QUICKLY IN A BROKEN RHYTHM:
PRE-PRE-PRE!
→ ALERTS THE COMMUNITY THAT ICE AGENTS ARE IN THE AREA.
ROGERS PARK WHISTLE PROTOCOLS
WHY A WHISTLE? ON THE STREETS
• A SIMPLE TOOL FOR FAST ALERTS.
• LOUD.
RECOGNIZABLE.
IMPOSSIBLE TO IGNORE.
• OUR VOICES ARE
STRONGER TOGETHER.
WHISTLES GUIDE
PEOPLE TO:
• FOLLOW ICE CARAVANS
• CATCH UP WITH THE CROWD
• ALERT NEIGHBORS
TO JOIN IN
NOISE = VISIBILITY.
CODE 2:
CODE RED
BLOW THREE LONG BLASTS:
PREEEE-PREEEE-PREEEE!
→ ICE IS DETAINING SOMEONE.
FORM A CROWD, STAY LOUD.
DON'T STAY SILENT. STAY NONVIOLENT.
WHY IT WORKS
• INSTANT ALERT
SYSTEM
• FASTER THAN SOCIAL MEDIA
• TURNS SILENCE INTO COMMUNITY
ACTION
ORIGINAL FLYER CREATED BY:
WHAT YOU CAN DO
• WEAR YOUR WHISTLE AROUND YOUR NECK
TEACH FAMILY
EIGHBORS TH
CODES
• USE IT WHEN ICE IS
SPOTTED
• PROTECT EACH OTHER, ALWAYS
TOGETHER, WE KEEP OUR COMMUNITY SAFE.
FORM A CROWD, STAY LOUD.
THIS FLYER DISTRIBUTED BY:
PROTECT RP
• @PROTECTRP_

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Katie 😷 and Allegra 😼 @katiefromsocal.bsky.social · 20h

Heathrow area

Bouba's Delivery Service @fernmonkey.bsky.social · 3d

My friend Sascha is a professional musician and he's lost a viola bow on the way to Heathrow. Please signal boost to help him get it back.

Lost viola bow on the way from Honor Oak Station to Heathrow Terminal 2. The bow slid from its bow case somewhere along the way, possibly on the train. TFL contacted already.
It weighs 68.2 grams and has got a stamped DODD next to the frog. If any info on this, please pm me.

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

A Statement from NPR’s Editor in Chief on the Pentagon’s Press Policy.
Read More: www.npr.org/2025/10/13/g...

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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 1d

ICE agents blocked an ambulance that was trying to take an injured protester to hospital.

"We are still not being allowed to leave by ICE officers.” an EMT said on radio

When driver tried to get out, an agent yelled, "DON’T YOU EVER DO THAT AGAIN, I WILL SHOOT YOU"

www.wweek.com/news/2025/10...

Documents Allege a Federal Agent at Portland ICE Threatened to Shoot an Ambulance Driver

Feds delayed medics who had come to pick up an injured protester. Then, according to confidential incident reports, the agents became aggressive.

www.wweek.com

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Liz Dye @lizdye.bsky.social · 1d

We dove into that Tish James indictment and ... we're not saying Lindsey Halligan is an unethical idiot.

But we're not NOT saying it.

with @andrewtorrez.bsky.social

www.lawandchaospod.com/p/the-tish-j...

The Tish James Indictment Looks Like Country Fried BS

Yeah, don't faint.

www.lawandchaospod.com

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