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Mark @njdoc.bsky.social · 29m

Who's paying the US tariffs? (via Goldman Sachs) Americans, as we all know! :(

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 39m

This is the right kind of energy.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 4h

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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Ethan @grand-pa-etan.bsky.social · 36m

The U.S plunges into a constitutional crisis unprecedented since the Civil War. Blue states Governors confront the federal government for military control of the cities. This is no longer a simple political conflict but a struggle for the survival of federalism and Democracy!

#ProudBlue #DemVoice1

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 2h

Sadists. Truly sick people.

ICE is thoroughly un-American.

Don't you want to know—as I do—how many of these armed, masked, warrantless, insignia-less, nameless, essentially untrained Big Government goons are Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, Three Percenters and other J6 runoff? apnews.com/article/immi...

ICE's use of full-body restraints during deportations raises concerns over inhumane treatment

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have been using a full-body restraint device called the WRAP during deportations.

apnews.com

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Mark @njdoc.bsky.social · 52m

apnews.com/article/gaza...

Israel to halve aid into Gaza over slow return of dead hostages, a test for fragile ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump says wants back dead hostages held in Gaza. The tenuous ceasefire in the two-year Israel-Hamas war is being tested as complex issues remain a day after widespread jubilatio...

apnews.com

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Mark @njdoc.bsky.social · 59m

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘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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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 2h

“Epithets like “f----t,” “retarded” and “n--ga” appeared more than 251 times combined”

If you ever had any doubt that the youth wing of the GOP is fully radicalized and proudly racist these days:

‘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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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 2h

That the No Kings rallies are fanatically PRO-AMERICA is right there in the name fellas

Funny how toadies who desperately want a king's boot to lick think they're still part of the conversation about what America is

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Emmer: "We call it the 'Hate America' rally because you'll see the hate for America all over this thing when they show up. The rumor is that they can't end this shutdown because this small but very violent and vocal group is the only one that's happy about this."

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 1h

In the case of the Biden administration, a REQUEST was made to consider removing medical disinformation that was KILLING hundreds of thousands of people

In the case of the Trump administration, an ORDER was given to DISALLOW Americans from protecting themselves against illegal military deployments

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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 1h

Remember, as we all learned during the Biden administration because Trump could not stop saying so, any time any element of the Federal Executive Branch is in communication with a private company it's a massive government conspiracy and the most contemptible fascist censorship scheme in U.S. history

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Mark @njdoc.bsky.social · 1h

www.wsj.com/finance/inve...

BlackRock’s Assets Hit Record $13.5 Trillion After Market Rally, Dealmaking Spree

The investment manager’s base fees rose at an annualized rate of 10% in third quarter.

www.wsj.com

Mark @njdoc.bsky.social · 1h

www.wsj.com/politics/nat...

Trump Administration Strikes Another Boat It Says Was Trafficking Drugs

The president said that six were killed in the latest military action off the coast of Venezuela.

www.wsj.com

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Michele Hornish @hornish.bsky.social · 16h

Missourian here. Can confirm - voters passed paid sick leave with 58% and the GOP state legislature overturned it as soon as they could.

Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 1d

Work harder and die

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Mark @njdoc.bsky.social · 1h

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Mark @njdoc.bsky.social · 1h

“Until they became conscious they will never rebel, and until after they have rebelled they cannot become conscious.”
-George Orwell

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 1h

BREAKING:

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Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 1h

Let's just say it like it is, it was a pre-meditated business plan between Trump and Netanyahu….

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DMC ❌👑 @dcombes.bsky.social · 6h

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Join us for a training on how to talk about your local ❌👑 No Kings movement, both to the reporters and on your social media channels.
#Pinks #NoKings

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Messaging, Media, and Digital Engagement Training · No Kings

Your No Kings event is in motion. Now it’s time to make sure the world knows about it! (Or at least the world around your community.) Join us for a training on how to talk about your local No Kings mo...

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Mark @njdoc.bsky.social · 1h

www.kiplinger.com/personal-fin...

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — October 2025

Our high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.

www.kiplinger.com

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Christina🌊🌊 @sassycc.bsky.social · 1h

Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 2h

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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3 Sides🪶🟥🍁🟥🖇️🐦‍⬛ @3sides.bsky.social · 22h

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 3h

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