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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 2d

"The U.S. is two economies. There's an enormous AI boom going on, huge investments, particularly in data centers. If you took that out of the numbers and you just looked at the non-AI parts of the economy, it's basically flatlining. We're on the cusp of a non-AI recession."
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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 2h

In America, we don't have kings OR dictators.

On October 18th, from small towns to city streets, at 2700+ events, we will show the world WE DO NOT BACK DOWN!

Together, we’ll make clear to the 47 regime: American democracy is not done!

No Thrones. No Crowns. #NoKings social.demcast.com/s/nan0hPKV

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NPR @npr.org · 5h

More than 1,300 staffers at the health agency got notices they were fired — but more than half were reinstated. The cuts will hobble some divisions, employees say. n.pr/4n1JBbJ

With new cuts at CDC, some fear there's 'nobody to answer the phone'

More than 1,300 staffers at the health agency got notices they were fired — but more than half were reinstated. The cuts will hobble some divisions, employees say.

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TommasinaResist⚜️🇨🇦🦋🐈‍⬛🇺🇦 @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 22h

Are you marching on Saturday?
Here are good tips on being smart and staying safe.
Everyone on the streets!
#NoKings
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory

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Rep. Aftyn Behn @aftynbehn.bsky.social · 1d

CAMPAIGN UPDATE

We've spent the last week making sure everything is in order to go out and WIN THIS! Our LinkTree is the best place to find everything you need! Yard signs? They are coming, but we're focused on contacting the voters we need to WIN!

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Leslie 📢 @lesliepear.bsky.social · 12h

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They Ordered Propaganda. Airports Said No.

American airports are holding the line for Democracy against the Trump propaganda machine. 🔥 Let's help by sharing these awesome videos! 🔥

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 19h

Fair elections, made in California, decided by voters.

Vote YES on Prop 50 on November 4th to stop Republicans from rigging the 2026 midterms.
#YesOnProp50

A bear holding a ballot box and text: Fair Elections, made in California. Vote YES on Prop 50.

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Politico @politico.com · 22h

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Leslie 📢 @lesliepear.bsky.social · 23h

No. Too much.

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Donna Stern @dvsmemphis.bsky.social · 1d

NJ peeps 🐥:
Check your registration!
Deadline for registering is October 14th

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Ms. M @msmalarkey24.bsky.social · 11d

Ummm. Since Jack Ciattarelli thinks it’s just fine to drag Mikie Sherrill’s family & events of 30 years ago into the NJ Governor’s race, can someone please ask about his brother Anthony?? 😳

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Jes 👊🇺🇸🔥 ([email protected]) @jestastrophy.bsky.social · 3d

The pope is delightful.

Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 3d

Pope to Chicago Labor Leaders: “Please know of my appreciation for your welcome of immigrants and refugees, especially your support of food pantries and shelters….I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human dignity of the most vulnerable.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 3d

What would you bet that the Trump administration is parsing the differences between “follow” and “abide by”

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

JD Vance: "We always follow the law. We always follow court cases."

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yolanda7712.bsky.social @yolanda7712.bsky.social · 3d

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🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 4d

Reposting this for those who may not understand what Democrats are trying to push back against when it comes to Republicans shutting down the government and why Dems are fighting for Americans.

R’s are blaming D’s while they cut ACA tax credits and gut more federal agencies—has always been the plan

🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · Jun 30

It's not just $930 billion being cut from Medicaid that will harm people

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There's another healthcare nightmare in Trump's murderous budget bill -
The House GOP budget reconciliation bill does not extend the "enhanced" premium tax credits that were put in place by the American Rescue Plan

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 4d

El futuro de nuestra comunidad depende de decisiones económicas que afectan nuestro día a día. Vota por Mikie Sherrill el 4 de noviembre para un mejor futuro.

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Rob Benson 🇬🇧 🇺🇦🦋 @robnellie.bsky.social · Sep 12

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DrSuz @nijocamus.bsky.social · 4d

The No Kings Oct 18 map is truly impressive! Join us at a protest near you! Find on at nokings.org .

In #seattle? Join us at Seattle Center at noon for a mass rally and march!

#nokings
#nokingsseattle
#fightingfascismtogether

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Rosalie Wong ❌👑 @rosaliewong.bsky.social · 5d

The Freedom to Read Act protects students’ right to learn and librarians’ right to provide diverse, inclusive books without political pressure. It’s already passed the Legislature, it just needs Governor Hochul's signature. @governor.ny.gov
#FreedomToRead #BannedBooksWeek

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JoeinNJfightsfordemocracy @progavalanche.bsky.social · 4d

Claims power to use our military against Americans.

Attacks any dissent in media & government.

Continually defies court orders & attacks judges ruling against him.

Lawsuits to extort universities & corps.

Threatens states over election law.

No one can wonder why we say #NoKings
www.nokings.org

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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Adam Keiper @adamkeiper.com · 5d

NEW: The Washington Post has an editorial that blames the Democrats who prosecuted Trump (including Letitia James) for the attacks Trump has now launched against his foes.

That's bullshit, as my colleague @eggerdc.bsky.social brilliantly shows:
www.thebulwark.com/p/insidious-...

The Insidious Effort To Rationalize Trump’s Lawfare

This is not a president justified in going after those who went after him. It’s a person making a mockery of our justice system.

www.thebulwark.com

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 5d

Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 #NobelPeacePrize. Well deserved!

www.npr.org/2025/10/10/n...

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado has won this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela.

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Leslie 📢 @lesliepear.bsky.social · 5d

I can only imagine what their health insurance thinks of that!

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Leslie 📢 @lesliepear.bsky.social · 5d

My son calls Cam Skattebo a human wrecking ball!
#nygiants
#gobigblue

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Coach Dan Casey @coachdancasey.bsky.social · 5d

My favorite Cam Skattebo highlight was when he played at Sacramento State.

He scooped an onside kick and carried half the opposing team 20 yards into the End Zone 😂

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