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Eric Williams @geoliminal.bsky.social · 20h

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 1d

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

www.consumerreports.org

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Tim Walz: "It's almost unimaginable that he's got Milei in there, giving him $20 billion, so that they can undercut us and China can buy their soybeans from them. And now China has learned they can replace our markets."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22h

After bragging about permanently cutting "Democrat programs," Trump says "we're not closing up Republican programs."

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 15h

Johnson gets all tingly in his privates when he sees a naked man.

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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 17h

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson calls Sunday's naked bike ride in protest of the Portland ICE facility and and Trump troop deployment "the most threatening thing I’ve seen yet"

www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 1d

🚨NEW: Voters of Tomorrow is endorsing Graham Platner, who is winning by 14-points in the latest polls, in Maine's Senate race.

We are ready to bring in a new generation of politics and send Susan Collins packing. Can you chip in to support us?

secure.actblue.com/donate/votse...

I just gave to Voters of Tomorrow PAC

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 1d

80 YO Senate Candidate Janet Mills. Brought to you by 74 YO Chuck Schumer.

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 1d

we’ll see how his mayoral tenure shakes out but i am convinced that Mamdani has the juice. not just the charisma to win an election but the temperament to govern and the measured pragmatism of someone who genuinely believes what they’re saying and wants to accomplish real things.

Inside the Improbable, Audacious and (So Far) Unstoppable Rise of Zohran Mamdani

www.nytimes.com

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 1d

Mamdani is opposed by the same Democratic party leaders who now think 80 year old Janet Mills is the best senate candidate for Maine, over a 40 YO working man like Graham Platner. I mean you, Chuck Schumer.

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 1d

Nick Offerman is an interesting guy. Also he rides a bike to get around when in NYC.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/s...

Nick Offerman Woodworked His Way to Playing the President

www.nytimes.com

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 1d

NPR: "Some say that ICE firing rubber bullets at 70-year old women and people dressed in frog suits is an unnecessary use of force. Trump officials counter that the city is under siege by violent protesters"

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 1d

Take a look at the 1934 photo. Kids playing, trees, vendor carts, Now all taken over by NYDOT for storage. Give it back to people.

Manhattanites Want to Unlock Space by Queensboro Bridge. nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/14/p...

Parking? Lots! But Manhattanites Want to Unlock Space by Queensboro Bridge - Streetsblog New York City

It used to be open in the distant past, and can be once again. But DOT says it needs it for "storage."

nyc.streetsblog.org

Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 1d

It's bad, and gets hardly a word from any major media outlets. Republicans are doing worse than nothing, actually working to reverse the gains made.

“There is now a risk that collapse could occur within the lifetime of people born and living on the planet today"

www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/c...

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, report finds | CNN

The widespread death of coral reefs is the first in a series of catastrophic and potentially irreversible tipping points the world may hit, according to a landmark report produced by 160 scientists ac...

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 1d

AI and crypto bubbles.

Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 2d

So Mamdani should pull a Trump and fire them all once elected, amiright?

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 3d

It’s pronounced cyclist.

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 2d

He's right. Alcohol contents are ridiculously high. The 16-oz 4our pack is too expensive for less beer. Bring back the 12-oz six pack. Labeling is a confusing mess that I can't figure out. The focus on hoppy IPAs has gone too far.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/o...

Opinion | How to Save Beer

www.nytimes.com

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 2d

Such a ridiculously obvious hit piece.

What Happens When Socialists Are in Charge? Portland Offers a Glimpse.

www.nytimes.com

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 2d

Kinda feels like the results are in...

Opinion Today @opiniontoday.bsky.social · 2d

Former Pres. Obama, speaking on comedian Marc Maron's final podcast, said the Trump administration's policies are a "test" of whether universities, businesses, law firms and voters—including Republicans—will take a stand for the nation's founding principles and values.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...

This is 'a test,' Obama says of the U.S. under Trump. He gets candid with podcaster Marc Maron

Former President Obama, speaking on the final episode of Marc Maron's podcast, touched on major issues facing Californians as he discussed core convictions, decency and institutional guardrails.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d

Epstein files giving House Republicans over two months paid vacation and counting.

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 2d

"Dr. Horton, who earns $360,000 a year as superintendent in DeKalb County"

How do governments wind up paying these inflated salaries? And it still apparently was not enough?

Superintendent Accused of Stealing Thousands From Illinois School District www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Superintendent Accused of Stealing Thousands From Illinois School District

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 3d

Why wasn't this bigger news? These reductions in risk of dementia by being vaccinated are huge! Shingles and flu vax -- get them!

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4 vaccines linked to a lower risk of dementia

Some vaccine-preventable diseases are linked to accelerated brain atrophy and increased dementia risk years down the line.

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 4d

A classic case of irresponsible both-sidesism from the NYT. The story is that Trump and MAGA propagandists are lying about Portland to incite a conflict, not that there are different views of the matter.

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Bubba Okie @kentlucas.bsky.social · 4d

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The UN Caused Headaches Even Tylenol Couldn’t Fix

YouTube video by Josh Johnson

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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 5d

All I want in life is to persuade everyone, when encountering politics & culture, to ask, "why are we talking about this?" I mean that very literally: anything you encounter on your screens reflects a choice. Someone covered that, talked about that, rather than the many other things out there. Why?

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