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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 14h

The whole ballgame (for American democracy) will depend on whether enough Americans--within the elites and on the streets--care enough to get involved wherever they can to resist Trump's march toward authoritarianism.

Kate Shaw @kateshaw.bsky.social · 20h

Brown rejects the compact!

President Paxson’s letter references the views of stakeholders - & I know as an alum how activated the Brown community was while the school considered its response - an important reminder of how much organizing matters

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 21h

Breaking News: Brown University became the second college to reject a White House deal offering preferential treatment for federal grants.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23h

JD Vance said today on the TPUSA podcast that these guys were “just a bunch of kids in a chat room.” bsky.app/profile/blue...

Blue Georgia @bluegeorgia.bsky.social · 1d

These are some of the leaked messages Young Republicans were sending in group chats.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Mo ⚓ 🧶 @maurscode.bsky.social · 22h

Except these are adults. Middle aged adults, even.

Mo ⚓ 🧶 @maurscode.bsky.social · 22h

Pressure needs to be put on him.

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Middlerage @middlerage.bsky.social · 2d

um maybe ENDORSE the younger candidate already kicking Collins' ass????

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Q: Politico reported on a group chat of young Republicans. Does this just reflect some bad apples?

HOCHUL: Some bad apples? These are the future of the GOP. This is so vile it's hard to find the words to put into context ... there's gotta be consequences ... this bullshit has to stop.

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Mo ⚓ 🧶 @maurscode.bsky.social · 1d

Release the Epstein Files.

Mo ⚓ 🧶 @maurscode.bsky.social · 1d

Total douche.

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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 2d

Janet Mills has done a wonderful job as Governor. I'm from Maine and she embodies the best kind of Mainer- tough, kind, generous, and neighborly. As much as I like her, she is 77, and needs to enjoy retirement. We need fresh ideas and fresh faces in the Senate, not near Octogenarians.

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Mo ⚓ 🧶 @maurscode.bsky.social · 1d

Really disappointed to see this. Dem leadership should be ashamed. She's too old (and I'm not that much younger). It's time to support younger candidates. Platner is a good candidate. Support him, @schumer.senate.gov. @sanders.senate.gov is right.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

Breaking News: Janet Mills, the Democratic governor of Maine, is running for Senate, aiming to unseat Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.

Gov. Janet Mills of Maine to Run for Senate, Aiming at Senator Susan Collins

A two-term Democratic governor, Ms. Mills called herself “battle tested” in an interview. But she faces a Democratic primary before she can challenge the Republican incumbent.

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Mo ⚓ 🧶 @maurscode.bsky.social · 1d

Same here. It's infuriating.

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