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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 3h

Crime is down in San Francisco thanks to California Highway Patrol's ongoing efforts with local partners to seize illicit drugs and remove firearms from our streets.

With strong state investments and community partnerships, our work to make our neighborhoods safer and more secure is paying off.

San Francisco Chronicle @sfchronicle.com · 1d

Homicides in San Francisco are continuing to drop, according to city data, and could be the lowest they’ve been in decades.

San Francisco’s homicide rate is on track to be the lowest since the 1950s

Homicides in San Francisco are continuing to drop, according to city data, and could be the lowest they’ve been in decades.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2h

Here's how differently-abled and disabled folks can join No Kings 2: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS for Differently-Abled and Disabled Friends · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4h

This morning in Astoria — alongside State Senate Education Chair John Liu, City Council Education Chair Rita Joseph, and UFT VP Mary Vacaro — we released “Community to Classroom,” a new citywide teacher recruitment initiative.

Zohran at a podium in a park. Behind him are State Sen. John Liu, Councilmember Rita Joseph, and UFT VP Mary Vacaro.

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kenyettawrites.bsky.social @kenyettawrites.bsky.social · 2h

He's the one who is the hater.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3h

Public health should never be politicized.

In the wake of the federal government abandoning science for conspiracy theories, it's up to governors to step up.

Proud to join my colleagues in the Governors Public Health Alliance to keep communities safe and put our people first.

Graphic of the Governors Public Health Alliance that reads Disease doesn’t stop at state borders - and neither should state preparedness.

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kenyettawrites.bsky.social @kenyettawrites.bsky.social · 2h

I live in Ca. now, but that used to be my train I was always on.

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 5h

#4 👍

Zohran sitting in the corner seat on a subway.

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Daniel 🦋🧡 @dannyfromparamore.bsky.social · 20h

Nobody is buying that bullshit Kevin Federline book.

It’s Britney, bitch.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 17h

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YSS...

HOT TAKES! - Leaked MAGA Chat Confirms: Racists Gonna Racist!

YouTube video by Don Lemon

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Phoenix Suns @sunsphx.bsky.social · 17h

MAN MAN THROWS IT DOWN 💪

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Eric Reinhart @eric-reinhart.com · 17h

This is an important step toward building the kind of anti-fascist federalism we need for our moment. I’ve a forthcoming essay out this Sunday on more that Pritzker and other Democratic governors can and should do to take an offensive stance against authoritarianism.
www.newsweek.com/jb-pritzker-...

JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

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Rissa Montañez @rissavoices.bsky.social · 19h

I live in Chicago and this shit is real.

It isn't a gimmick. It isn't an improv show.

Please pay attention to what's happening here because you do NOT want any of this coming to where you are.

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 17h

JD Vance can dismiss the Young Republicans as a college group chat.

But let's be clear: the group chat includes a State Senator, a Trump Admin official, and multiple Republican staffers — and some of the worst comments came from folks associated with Mike Johnson, Elise Stefanik, and Mike Lawler.

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Gary R Simonds @garys79.bsky.social · 23h

Indeed

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Mei @maybellinecdn.bsky.social · 18h

I have always loved the leader of the frog resistance 😆

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

ICYMI: “And now, a response from the leader of the frog resistance...” 🐸 🎵 #Colbert

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Roy Wood Jr- Ex Jedi @roywoodjr.bsky.social · 18h

Shows start at the end of the month. Part comedy show, part conversation, part Q&A — and everyone leaves with a signed copy of 'The Man of Many Fathers'.

Grab your tickets now — every ticket also comes with a free digital album of 'Lonely Flowers.' Visit RoyWoodJrBook.com for info on how to redeem.

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Al Cappuccino…☕️🇮🇹 @alcappuccinoit.bsky.social · 19h

“No kings” shouldn’t be a controversial message.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 19h

Los Angeles County officials voted Tuesday to declare a state of emergency that gives them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids.