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Matt Wood @mattfieldwood.bsky.social · 18h

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Annie Hall (11/12) Movie CLIP - Seems Like Old Times (1977) HD

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 1d

Vivek was apparently shocked to learn that the kids in Charlie Kirk's TPUSA groups are Christian Nationalists who will never accept him. They want the entire country to be white Christians, and the very idea that he could hold a position of power offends them.

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Surprise! Vivek Ramaswamy’s Turning Point Event Derailed by Racism

Event attendees asked Ramaswamy why he felt he could be the governor of Ohio even though he isn’t Christian.

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Laguna Beach Democratic Club @lagunabeachdems.bsky.social · 1d

Vivek Ramaswamy goes to a Turning Point USA event in Ohio and quickly finds out that he is not on the team.

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Matt Wood @mattfieldwood.bsky.social · 1d

Why doesn't Speaker Mike Johnson just come out and say that he and the Party of Trump are Pro Kings?

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Mike Johnson Accused of ‘Putin-esque’ Characterization of Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rally in DC

Speaker Mike Johnson was called out online for his characterization of an upcoming "No Kings" rally scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C.

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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Johnson Accused of ‘Putin-esque’ Characterization of Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rally in DC

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Mike Johnson Accused of ‘Putin-esque’ Characterization of Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rally in DC

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Dr Robin @robinindfw.bsky.social · 2d

Speaker Mike Johnson Is incapable of telling the Truth. It’s a “No Kings“ rally and I suggest everyone who is able should attend one. Speak out, loud and proud. Don’t let these grifting authoritarian liars like Trump and Johnson take away your rights.

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cathyferron.bsky.social @cathyferron.bsky.social · 2d

Mike Johnson just increased No Kings turnout by being an idiot 💪🔥🤬#NoKings

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Ahmed Baba @ahmedbaba.bsky.social · 1d

Mike Johnson is falsely generalizing the “No Kings” protestors as extremists to justify crackdowns. The truth is, they’re patriots.

These protestors don’t “hate America.” They oppose an authoritarian president who tramples on the freedoms and principles America was founded on.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Mike Johnson: "This hate America rally that they have coming up for October 18? The antifa crowd, the pro-Hamas crowd, and the Marxists, they're all gonna gather on the Mall. It is an outrageous gathering for outrageous purposes ... all this has gotta come to an end."

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NPR @npr.org · 1d

After months of layoffs and funding cuts by the Trump administration, the government shutdown has given some federal employees hope that their voices are finally being heard.

'I'm done being afraid': How the shutdown has led federal workers to speak out

After months of layoffs and funding cuts by the Trump administration, the government shutdown has given some federal employees hope that their voices are finally being heard.

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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 1d

When Trump team pushed to investigate Soros, it cited a watchdog group report. But the group's own leader says "we actually did not make either of those claims that a prosecutor would need to make.” @fahrenthold.bsky.social @aduehren.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Report on Soros Cited by Justice Dept. Does Not Show Funding for Terrorism

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Emily Johnston @enjohnston.bsky.social · 1d

To the Hague with them.

Sasha Costanza-Chock @schock.cc · 10d

LittleSis have dropped a new report and data visualization about the billionaires and corporations profiting from the deportation industrial complex:

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The Billionaire Oligarchs and Corporations Profiting from ICE’s Deportation Machine - Little Sis

A primer on the billionaire barons and corporate profiteers enabling ICE's deportation apparatus

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Aparna Nair @disabilitystor1.bsky.social · 1d

‘Why is your mouth open? All I said was that the US president should invade San Francisco!’

Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 1d

Doing comms work for billionaires slowly melting their brains must be quite a job.

At the end of the interview, he turned to a public relations executive. He could be heard asking why her mouth was wide open and if he had said anything he shouldn’t have.

“What about the political questions?” he asked. “Too spicy?”

Then he hung up.

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Sallyoo @sallyoo.bsky.social · 2d

This is one of the best Tech Won't Save Us episodes. Highly recommended.

Tech Won’t Save Us @techwontsave.us · 2d

What radicalized Silicon Valley billionaires to embrace Donald Trump, and how are they wielding their power?

This week @jacobsilverman.com joins @parismarx.com to discuss his new book GILDED RAGE and the distorted worldview of the men who shape our lives.

Full ep: techwontsave.us/episode/297_...

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Matt Wood @mattfieldwood.bsky.social · 2d

Must’ve been time for Trump and his fellow thieves to short some stocks again.

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Thor Benson @thorbenson.bsky.social · 2d

When you hear about the frogs

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Clara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 2d

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Tyler King @tyleraking.com · 2d

Not everyone thinks this is a great idea.

Qatari facility to be built in Idaho, Defense Secretary Hegseth says

The Air Force base south of Boise will host a contingent of Qatari F-15s, the defense secretary announced Friday.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

CHICAGO — WGN News editor/producer Debbie Brockman grabbed by Trump’s ICE goons.. who then intentionally ram a bystander’s car as they peel away.

More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 2d

The amount of money the US government is going to owe the thousands of victims of such unconstitutional lawlessness is going to be staggering. I can imagine someone maybe suggesting we might nationalize Amazon, Meta, and Twitter to cover it.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2d

CHICAGO — WGN News editor/producer Debbie Brockman grabbed by Trump’s ICE goons.. who then intentionally ram a bystander’s car as they peel away.

More: www.fox32chicago.com/news/wgn-new...

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 2d

Shocking!!!

It's almost as if aging, cankled Trump telegraphed his enemies list publicly!

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Criminal charges against John Bolton expected as early as next week

Federal prosecutors are considering filing charges against the former Trump national security adviser as either a rushed complaint or an indictment.

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Matt Wood @mattfieldwood.bsky.social · 2d

It “appears to contradict”?!? Is it unclear somehow?

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 6d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 6d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 4d

His masked agents already are grabbing people off the street.

Separating children from their parents.

Creating fear.

Taking people for “how they look.”

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 4d

"El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz, who attended the meeting, said Chicago-born Pope Leo was visibly moved after being handed dozens of letters from immigrants describing their fears of arrest and separation under Trump’s enforcement policies..."

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Pope Leo Ramps Up His Trump Feud With Order to American Bishops

The Chicago-born pontiff has sharpened his criticism of the Trump administration and reportedly decided to take action.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 4d

"At the Vatican Wednesday, Pope Leo urged bishops to 'speak strongly' on behalf of immigrants affected by Trump’s deportation drive.

The pope met privately Tuesday with 100 American Catholics involved in migrant ministry, thanking them for their work..."

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Pope Leo Ramps Up His Trump Feud With Order to American Bishops

The Chicago-born pontiff has sharpened his criticism of the Trump administration and reportedly decided to take action.

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