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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 7h

Yesterday was the Q3 FEC deadline. That means we found out how much money my opponents raised and who donated to them.

So how did we do? Well…

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 22h

It's the Trump administration that's abusing federal power to quash peaceful protests.

David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 1d

“A clarinet player was arrested after playing her instrument to the tune of the ‘Ghostbusters’ theme song outside of a Portland ICE facility…”

Musician playing ‘Ghostbusters’ outside ICE facility is arrested by agents

‘Taking us citizens out of state to detain them without charge is a new action from the Feds and should be opposed,’ her band said

www.independent.co.uk

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 1d

He would rather shut down our government than have you see the truth. It's not complicated.

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 2d

It's an amazing hypocrisy on the part of some politicians.

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 2d

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 2d

It is absolutely essential that we as a nation face up to and redress the historical injustices done to First Nations.

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 2d

Today we honor the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—past and present.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 3d

Republican legislators seem to value loyalty to one person over duty to the country.

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 3d

Imagine making six figures to not do anything you were entrusted to do.

…getting paid to not work while thousands of civil servants around you were getting fired.

…betraying those who counted on you to represent them, all to appease a wannabe dictator.

The GOP Congress is a helluva thing.

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 4d

Hey @jaketapper.bsky.social, I'm no expert on cognitive illnesses, but it feels a bit detached from reality for a sitting POTUS to forget that he was in power during an attack on the U.S. Capitol, doesn't it? Do you know anyone in journalism with experience covering dementia-like symptoms?

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 5d

The root of this federal agents rampaging through the city like an army lies in the Republican mantra of law and order that is all about results and no procedure.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 5d

“YOU hit HER.”

CHICAGO - Trump’s ICE goons ram into a passing car after snatching someone, then brutally drag the female driver of the car they hit out of her car with guns drawn and arrest her too. (Her brother says she’s a citizen)

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 6d

This fully exposes the blindness of Republicans who prioritize political stance over right and wrong.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 6d

Marge Greene yesterday, Loomer today.

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 7d

This fear mongering rhetoric is a Republican tactic to divide the country for the sake of the election.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7d

Trump says Democrats want crime and incite it (so much for toning down the rhetoric ... )

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 7d

The nominative determinism of this specific atrocity is off the charts here.

Patrick De Klotz @patdeklotz.bsky.social · 7d

American citizen, read this. www.koin.com/news/portlan...

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Pritzker: "It's unconscionable. This has never happened before. They're calling out troops onto the streets of a state that doesn't want them and they're not even telling us where they're gonna go, what they're gonna do. This hasn't happened I don't think since the Civil War."

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 8d

The Republican Party has deliberately twisted the facts to discredit and attack cities run by Democrats for political gain.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8d

Update from the war zone in Portland.

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 9d

Trump and his allies plan to undermine judicial independence, and the Justice Department could be reduced to a tool for political retribution..

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 9d

Durbin: "What has taken place since January 20, 2025, would make even President Nixon recoil. This is your legacy, AG Bondi."

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 9d

Cities have the right to protect their residents from excessive federal immigration policies.

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 10d

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 10d

The sale of The Onion just underscores how valuable a satirical media outlet that dares to tell the truth is in an environment rife with right-wing fake news.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 10d

Doing some back of the napkin math on the Free Press acquisition, I've determined The Onion is worth $2 trillion.

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 10d

The hypocrisy of someone who avoids military service by privilege has no business criticizing soldiers who actually sacrifice for their country is unbearable.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 10d

He could’ve fought, but he faked bone spurs. So someone else had to go in his place - most likely a working class kid whose daddy couldn’t afford to bribe a doctor. Now he’s talking shit about how it should’ve been fought.

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 11d

When people become desensitized to rhetoric that challenges the bottom line of democracy, the country is on the brink of danger.

Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 11d

history teacher in 50 years: So in September, that’s when the president signed an executive order criminalizing anti-fascism and saying all resistance would be crushed

student: oh so that’s when the whole country realized they were living under fascism

teacher: haha what? oh no lol not at all. no.

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Ester @mamawithgrace.bsky.social · 13d

This is a totally typical example of a Republican politician using public power for political personal gain for his family.

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