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Dirt Road Democract. Dogs and Cats happily rule my home. Fierce Union Sister #HoldTheLine #UnionStrong 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · Jul 4

A moment of peacefulness in Northern Minnesota, where Colby is enjoying himself far from the sounds of fireworks.
#Dogs #Rescues

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9h

Some myths about the economy are like zombies — they just keep crawling back. Here are the three that eat at me the most. https://youtu.be/j3vbYwZecFU?si=ru-0S4-LC-_N1C5m

Zombie Myths: The Economic Lies that Just Won't Die | Robert Reich

Robert Reich

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north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · 13h

Lake Superior beach walk with my good boy Colby this morning. #Peaceful #Outdoors #Dogs

north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · 14h

Funny! I understand 🙂😄

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 7d

Last week our local humane society took in 28 cats from a woman who had gotten in over her head with too many litters. They require a lot of care to get them healthy and adoptable - please consider a donation if you can! www.hsccvt.org/donate

Photo of five shorthaired colorpoint kittens in a carrier.

Photo of many cats in carriers loaded into the back of a van.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 1d

If you make 130% of the federal poverty level, you qualify for SNAP.

A family of four, making $40,560, qualifies for SNAP benefits meaning thousands of Missouri teachers qualify.

I’m tired of the bullshit. Most of the people who receive snap benefits work.

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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 2d

Most people on food stamps work or live in a household where someone does. The rest are kids, seniors, or disabled Americans who can’t. But sure Mike, take credit for breaking SNAP while insulting the people it was made to help.

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north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · 2d

Sunday morning listening to Owl calls being played via the Cornell Lab of Ornithology website. #Dogs #AdoptDontShop

Light colored brown dog with short ears lying upright on tge floor next to a black hound dog mix lying in a brown chair.

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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 5d

🚨If YOU rely on SNAP, please like this post, and if you could share YOUR story in the replies below.🙏 I'm SO reliant on SNAP as someone on Social Security Disability with a fixed income & have Medicare & Medicaid.

We must speak out because we are NOT just a statistic we are FLESH & BLOOD! INHUMANE.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6d

The brutality. The corruption. The lies.

Everything is on full display — and many Americans are beginning to learn an important lesson.

Watch.

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north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · 6d

Spot on!

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 6d

By moving to the “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening inequality, economic insecurity, and the unchecked political power of corporations and the rich.

There is no more "center" anymore, despite what pundits say.

Watch.

The Failures of “Centrism”

Robert Reich

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Francesca Hong 홍윤정 @francescahongwi.bsky.social · Sep 17

I’m Francesca Hong, a single mom, service worker, and State Rep—now running for Governor of Wisconsin.

This campaign won’t be funded by billionaires or corporate PACs. It’s powered by working people.

If you’re ready to take back our state, chip in today:
secure.actblue.com/donate/fran-...

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north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · 8d

A great Substack to scroll through all the news all in one place 👇

Shit I Read Yesterday - October 19, 2025

Dispatches from the Shit Show

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9d

A nationwide backlash to AI data centers is brewing.

And for good reason: while AI enriches Big Tech CEOs and props up the stock market, data centers are sucking up communities’ water and power.

When the AI bubble bursts, the rest of us will be stuck holding the bag. Be warned.

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Federal Workers United @fedworkersunited.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you FUNners and federal worker allies who came out today - from coast to coast - to stand against a would-be dictator. Federal workers take our oath to the American people seriously, and we will not be divided from the public we serve. #NoKings #NotPawns #WeTookAnOath ❌👑 ❌♟️

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north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · 10d

#NoKings Ironwood, Michigan
Beautiful day for the rally. Hard to estimate crowd size but quite a few showed up!

Two people in cow blowup costumes. 2 person in a unicorn blowup costume. Women holding a Democracy dies in silence sign.

People gathered outside the town pavilion for the no kings rally

People inside the town pavilion listening to a man give a no kings speech while standing next to an American flag

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Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 11d

Let this moment be a wakeup call to stop taking some of the far-left seriously.

Mamdani isn't good enough for them. Nor is Rep. AOC. Nor is Sen. Sanders. No one is good enough for them.

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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 12d

The world is getting its energy more cheaply and cleanly. But not the United States. Here our electricity bills are skyrocketing.

Here’s why.

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north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · 12d

Ironwood,Michigan

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 13d

I am sounding the alarm that the GOP is engaged in an all out attack voting rights and free and fair elections. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and troops in blue cities are just some of the ways they are using to try to rig the rules to keep power in 2026 and beyond.

Pay attention and act!

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 14d

Yes your taxes should support disabled people.

They should support homeless people.

They should support those living in poverty, children and the elderly.

This is literally the purpose of taxes, and I would far rather support those who need it than continue to enrich the elite.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 13d

Nearly 6 billion people live in the 101 countries that a recent study has identified as confronting a net decline in water supply — signaling enormous challenges for food production and a heightening risk of conflict and instability.

(Published July)

“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat

A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.

www.propublica.org

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 14d

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Georgians have a chance to take back their utilities

@hankgreen.bsky.social

I Need 1% of Georgia to Watch This Video

YouTube video by Hank Green

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14d

“That is such bullshit”

@mizzwelch.bsky.social isn’t having it when @corybooker.com tries to blame Democratic failures to stand up to Trump (including his own vote for Kushner’s dad) on a “circular firing squad”

Full @ivehaditpodcast.bsky.social ep: youtu.be/HLfzsOVjlxc?...

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Graham Platner for Senate @grahamformaine.bsky.social · 14d

Chuck Schumer should be focused on fighting Donald Trump and protecting healthcare for millions of Americans, not meddling in a Maine primary.

DC's choice has lost to Susan Collins five times in a row. We can't afford a sixth.

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north40robin.bsky.social @north40robin.bsky.social · 14d

The Daily Beans by Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg