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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 2h

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Most Americans Who Rely on Obamacare Live in Republican Areas (Gift Article)

Millions of Americans depend on Obamacare. Here's where they live.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 9h

NO KINGS!! More than seven million people filled streets, parks, bridges, and town squares in over 2,600 cities across all fifty states — from New York and Chicago to Boise and Baton Rouge — in what analysts say was the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. This isn’t just HUGE… it’s YUGE!!! 👇

Yesterday Was a Day of Love

7 Million Americans Took to the Streets — the Largest Peaceful Protest in U.S. History!

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Freedom United @freedomunitedhq.bsky.social · 8h

EU-funded Libyan forces are escalating violent attacks on migrants and rescue workers, revealing EU’s complicity in systemic abuse. Despite mounting evidence of shootings, torture, and forced labor, EU officials continue to back Libya.

Libya escalates violence against migrants, humanitarian workers

EU-backed Libyan forces are accused of escalating violent attacks at sea as advocates urge Brussels to end cooperation fueling migrant abuse.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 8h

The anti-voter SAVE Act failed in Congress thanks to widespread opposition. Now, its proponents are pressuring the Election Assistance Commission to enact a similar “show-your-papers” requirement for voting. Will you speak out against this attack on the freedom to vote? bit.ly/4ngSyyl

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 11h

Can’t say I’ve seen too many palm trees here in Illinois.

Maybe in the President’s home state of Florida though.

Trump and White House Busted Using Red State Footage to Show ‘Chaos’ in Chicago

The president posted the deceptive high-octane ICE raid video to his own social media account.

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Greg Greene (he/him/his) @greene.haus · 8h

Good to see a journalist make one of these fabulists stumble in mid-Gish gallop, for a change.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

KARL: I mean, you could swear in Adelita Grijalva tomorrow, right?

MIKE JOHNSON: No, not tomorrow. We couldn't. We wouldn't.

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 8h

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Christopher Fanucci (@christopherfanucci) on Threads

Time-lapse of the Chicago No Kings is epic. They carried a constitution down the street 😘🤌

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 8h

Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the Dept. of Education would eliminate the team that helps families navigate their children’s special education rights, and ensure their kids receive the services they need. An education policy researcher explains how this will affect children: buff.ly/EmkEjeR

Trump administration’s layoffs would gut department overseeing special education, eliminating parents’ last resort

All children have the right to an adequate education. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services helps parents navigate their children’s educational needs.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 7h

The President is disgusting and a disgrace.

And he’s clearly rattled by yesterday’s turnout.

Keep speaking out. The power belongs to the people.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump posts AI video showing him literally dumping shit on America

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 7h

Republicans enjoy being lied to. Democrats do not. End of story

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 7h

Illinois continues to lead the way as the number one state in the Midwest for clean energy jobs.

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 7h

It sure looks like Trump is about to weaponize the IRS www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

It sure looks like Trump is about to weaponize the IRS

That is very, very bad—and also illegal.

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 8h

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Christopher Fanucci (@christopherfanucci) on Threads

Time-lapse of the Chicago No Kings is epic. They carried a constitution down the street 😘🤌

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 20h

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Krassenstein (@krassenstein)

My Favorite No Kings Image from today. Washington DC.

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 20h

The War Profiteers of Palo Alto www.levernews.com/the-war-prof...

The War Profiteers of Palo Alto

After pushing sensationalized claims of foreign threats, Silicon Valley’s military startups are set to score billions in funding for drones and A.I.-powered war machines.

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 23h

Senators Launch Bipartisan Bid to Block Trump War on Venezuela www.commondreams.org/news/venezue...

Senators Launch Bipartisan Bid to Block Trump War on Venezuela | Common Dreams

Lawmakers from both sides are pushing back against Trump's potential military action in Venezuela. #NoWarInVenezuela #WarPowersResolution

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 1d

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Chicago's Massive No Kings March Stretches Two Miles Through Loop

The No Kings rally in Downtown Chicago was just one of many planned for around the Chicago area and the country. With their city caught in the country’s largest immigration enforcement operation, as m...

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 1d

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2 United Airlines planes clip wings at O'Hare International Airport

Crews are responding on the tarmac at O'Hare Airport in Chicago after two United planes reportedly clipped wings.

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 2d

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Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 2d

No one in the GOP Hitler chat was a "kid" www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

No one in the GOP Hitler chat was a "kid"

We checked. Sorry, JD Vance.

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 2d

'No Kings' Rallies Against Trump Authoritarianism Could Be 'Largest Protest in US History' www.commondreams.org/news/no-king...

'No Kings' Rallies Against Trump Authoritarianism Could Be 'Largest Protest in US History' | Common Dreams

"On October 18 and everyday, we’ll show the world what democracy looks like," said one union leader. "No thrones! No clowns with crowns! No kings, just working people united in power to defend our dem...

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 2d

ACA Marketplace Previews Show Staggering Premium Spikes Due to GOP Subsidy Cuts www.commondreams.org/news/aca-mar...

ACA Marketplace Previews Show Staggering Premium Spikes Due to GOP Subsidy Cuts | Common Dreams

"I might die if I stop going to the doctor," said one Tennessee resident whose premiums jumped from $10 to $1,140 a month.

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 3d

Trump Video Claiming 'Chaos' In Chicago Is Mostly Old Footage From Other States blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/16/t...

False information is misleading many people. Whoever controls the information controls the country. The media is being held hostage by bad actors.

Trump Video Claiming 'Chaos' In Chicago Is Mostly Old Footage From Other States

Many of the clips in the video showing the supposed "chaos" in Chicago were recorded in other states: Florida, Texas, South Carolina and Nebraska — all places that voted for Trump in the 2024 election...

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 3d

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4 universities decline White House offer for expanded access to federal funding in exchange for demands. Here’s what we know | CNN

The battle for academic freedom and institutional sovereignty in higher education continues to play out as another university has rejected a White House offer for expanded access to federal funding in...

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noreenlas1.bsky.social @noreenlas1.bsky.social · 3d

Federal Judge ‘Profoundly Concerned’ After ICE Tear-Gasses Neighborhoods Despite Her Order blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/16/f...

Federal Judge ‘Profoundly Concerned’ After ICE Tear-Gasses Neighborhoods Despite Her Order

U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis is considering modifying the temporary restraining order to require agents to wear body cameras if they've already been issued them. She's also calling Chicago ICE comma...

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