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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

You can turn DMs off and OMG it’s so enjoyable! Also, I’m sorry this happened.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1h

If you read one story ahead of tomorrow's Supreme Court argument, make it this one. The fate of the VRA and the 2026 elections potentially hang in the balance. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Fair Elections — and Perhaps Control of Congress — at Stake as SCOTUS Hears Challenge to VRA

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

I guess Nazi is taken. Although they were Christians too so maybe it fits.

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

Checkout how the website is called war dot gov now. Jesus these people are sick.

war.gov

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

www.war.gov/News/News-St...

www.war.gov

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

People seeking food in Gaza were shot in their dicks for these two insane war criminals.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 2h

Farmers grow what they grow because of farm policy.

We don’t need all the soy and corn that we grow, but those are the commodities that receive subsidies and markets.

If we want something better, if we want to heal the Earth and grow food, now is the time to do it.

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

So go kick some ass and leave me alone. I’m not your mom, it’s not my job to educate you into using your good sense. Have a day!

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

Bring back public shaming!

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 4h

wow. bezos has destroyed this paper.

karl rove knausgård @uhactually.bsky.social · 20h

Lmao WaPo has fewer than 100K circulation now. It turns out “alienate your liberal subscriber base” is not a good strategy when the Republicans also hate you. www.forbes.com/sites/andyme...

The Washington Post Is Running Out Of Readers Willing To Pay

Once a titan of American journalism, The Washington Post now struggles to reach even 100,000 print subscribers most days.

www.forbes.com

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

Again, you do you. But before you go kick some ass maybe read up on how countries fall to fascism.

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 2h

This is not just funny, it's smart. We need more of this mockery that shows these thugs that we see their despicable fascism and give them the respect that they deserve.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 4h

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

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 1h

You do you. I am not creating propaganda that will be used to declare Martial law and completely destroy what’s left of our democracy. I’m not giving these assholes a reason.

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ChristineAa @christineaa.bsky.social · 4h

Born James Donald Bowman
Then, changed to James David Hamel
Vance spent more than two decades as James David “J.D.” Hamel.
Then, he decided to change his name again, to Vance — the last name of the grandmother who raised him.
Now, James Dipshit Vance (JD)

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 3h

My VOTE was RECEIVED and COUNTED. YES ON PROP 50!

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 2h

If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then we’ll do the work right here the Bronx.

The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. People’s lives are at stake.

And that’s why we’re fighting back.

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 2h

I hope it doesn’t get to that, this time.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 5h

Yes, color me shocked.

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Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.social · 2h

I'm sorry, is the Trump Administration talking to a tech platform?

Is it...requesting content moderation?

Today following outreach from @thejusticedept, Facebook removed a large group page that was being used to dox and target @ICEgov agents in Chicago.
The wave of violence against ICE has been driven by online apps and social media campaigns designed to put ICE officers at risk just for doing their jobs. The Department of Justice will continue engaging tech companies to eliminate platforms where radicals can incite imminent violence against federal law enforcement.

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 2h

🍄rump’s DOJ is removing posts that are factual and helpful while Biden’s removed lies that killed people. Guess which one the good Christians on the right had a problem with?

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 2h

I’m old enough to remember when government requests to tech companies were considered by conservatives to be the worst form of censorship ever.

Renee DiResta @noupside.bsky.social · 2h

I'm sorry, is the Trump Administration talking to a tech platform?

Is it...requesting content moderation?

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 3h

On Saturday, the American people will rise up again for a truly historic day of defiance. Make your plan to be part of the biggest day of peaceful protest in modern US history: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

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melissainkc.bsky.social @melissainkc.bsky.social · 2h

I can’t read the document. Anyone know what it says?

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 2h

Let’s make a deal with the most corrupt president in U.S. history— Donald Trump.

🔥 HOT MIC: Indonesia’s president straight up asks if he can meet with Eric and Don Jr. You can’t make this up.

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