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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 2h

The longer this goes on, the more Americans want to know why Republicans are protecting pedophiles.

Republicans continue to postpone the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva, the newest Democrat elected to Congress, for a 20th day.

Her day one promise is to be the tie-breaking vote to release the Epstein files.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 3h

The Republican shutdown means that nonessential federal employees like soldiers and TSA agents aren't being paid anymore, but rest assured that the truly vital work of this administration -- building a Dancing with the Stars ballroom for the dementia-addled president -- still goes on.

Jonathan Edwards @jonathanreports.bsky.social · 3h

Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU

White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom

The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.

wapo.st

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 17m

EXCLUSIVE: One Saturday afternoon in October, my phone lit up with a notification.

I glanced down at the message.

“Anna, Lindsey Halligan here,” it began.

So began my text exchange with the woman who is prosecuting the president's perceived political enemies.

www.lawfaremedia.org/article/anna...

"Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here."
Anna Bower
Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:40 PM
Share On: f X inK My Signal exchange with the interim U.S. attorney about
the Letitia James grand jury.

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Quiara but spoopy! (they/them) @quiara.net · 52m

Caught Violet moonlighting as a lounge singer….

A small tortoiseshell cat appears to croon soulfully into a fake microphone. She’s super into it.

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Bryan Edward Stone (שָׁלוֹם) @bestonetx.bsky.social · 29m

The next Democratic president needs to make Mar-a-Lago a national park then tear it down.

🎃🪦 BLOODSUGARSETHMASKET 🪦🎃 @smotus.bsky.social · 2h

The White House is a public building and a National Park, maintained by the National Park Service. The President is a tenant. He has zero authority to tear up this building.

Jonathan Edwards @jonathanreports.bsky.social · 3h

Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU

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travelincatdoc dvm jd @travelincatdoc.bsky.social · 3h

just like he's demolishing the country

Jonathan Edwards @jonathanreports.bsky.social · 3h

Scoop: Trump has started demolishing the White House's East Wing facade to build his ballroom. The president had claimed construction of the $250 million building wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure. /W @ddiamond.bsky.social wapo.st/4hqBNiU

White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom

The president had claimed construction of the $250 million ballroom wouldn’t ‘interfere’ with the existing White House structure.

wapo.st

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Mollie Katzen @molliekatzen.bsky.social · 3h

Whose house? The people's house.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 3h

omg!

"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...

"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Rep. Lloyd Doggett @doggett.house.gov · 1h

The GOP gov shutdown doesn't give Trump new powers. He's been abusing his authority and acting unlawfully since day one w/his slash-and-burn approach to federal services Americans rely upon.

Democrats refuse to be intimidated and will continue standing up to stop health care premium price spikes.

Rep. Doggett discusses Republicans' ongoing government shutdown | CNN, 10.20.25

YouTube video by U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett

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Rabbi Emily Cohen @thatrabbicohen.bsky.social · 1h

So the rules that kept clergy from endorsing candidates from the bima are gone

But let's be clear: it's still wrong.

We can endorse as private citizens

We can and should drash about issues, Jewish values, and the importance of voting

But I ain't *telling* my congregants which bubble to fill in

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Mollie Katzen @molliekatzen.bsky.social · 1h

Don't let any MAGA cultists describe themselves as "conservative" ever again. Push back and keep pushing back.

#WhiteHouse

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Bryan Edward Stone (שָׁלוֹם) @bestonetx.bsky.social · 46m

Trump lawn mower meme. He shouts at the mowing kid, "Do you know how to drive a bulldozer?"

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Matt Seybold @mattseybold.bsky.social · 6h

How many classes today were canceled because a whole suite of EdTech services are built atop AWS?

You know what platform never crashes?

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Mikie Sherrill @mikiesherrill.bsky.social · 3h

This blatant antisemitism is coming from a member of Jack’s inner circle.

Jack could have condemned it but instead sang his praises. Absolutely disgraceful.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 1h

NEW: Trump’s effort to rig the 2026 election has now reached another GOP-controlled state as North Carolina lawmakers advance a congressional gerrymander proposal that could give Republicans an additional seat in Congress at the expense of Black voters.

‘Racist Maps Make Racist Reps’: North Carolina Advances GOP’s Latest Gerrymander

Read more here.

www.democracydocket.com

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Rep. Jerry Nadler @nadler.house.gov · 1h

With these horrific and blatantly antisemitic text messages coming to light, Paul Ingrassia’s nomination must be withdrawn.

Politico @politico.com · 2h

EXCLUSIVE: Embattled Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia told Republicans that the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday should be “tossed into the seventh circle of hell” and that he has “a Nazi streak,” according to a group chat viewed by POLITICO.

Trump nominee says he has a ‘Nazi streak,’ bashes MLK Jr. Day, according to texts

Paul Ingrassia’s bid to lead a whistleblower agency is set for a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

www.politico.com

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Scarecasmorator @sarcasmorator.bsky.social · 2h

Whatever you think of the White House as a building or a symbol, the fact is that the image of it being torn apart on a whim two days after 7 million people hit the streets against autocracy is going to make a HUGE amount of people really, really angry, and that's an energy that should be harnessed.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 1h

Mr. Jost and Mr. Davidson, proud Staten Island natives who spent years together on “Saturday Night Live,” bought the decommissioned ferry nearly four years ago for $280,100.

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When they looked at this 2,100-ton hunk of metal, they envisioned a floating event space, with two restaurants, six bars, a concert venue and hotel rooms with private sundecks. But as the years have gone by, and their grand $35 million plan comes no closer to being realized, it seems as if they might have paid $280,000 too much for it.

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Ben Gross @bhgross144.bsky.social · 1h

"HOOVER--WANAMAKER--LINDBERGH. The names of these men and others included in this book suggest ACHIEVEMENT."

Spotted today @ransomcenter.bsky.social: Little Stories of Well-Known Americans (1935) by Laura Antoinette Large.

Full scans available @archive.org: archive.org/details/litt... #booksky 🗃️📜📚

Little Stories of Well-Known Americans by Laura Antoinette Large
(Charles Lindbergh & the Spirit of St. Louis are featured on the cover.)

INTRODUCTION

HOOVER--WANAMAKER--LINDBERGH. The names of these men and others included in this book suggest ACHIEVEMENT.

BIG FOLKS FRIENDLY TO LITTLE FOLKS, the characters have been also.

That they have been MODERN WORKERS IN DIFFERENT FIELDS, makes their lives of special interest to many.

Men who have been able to DO BIG THINGS.

Men who have HELPED CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE--there is reason for the high esteem in which they are held.

The LITTLE STORIES in this book, we hope will please the children and tell them much of interest about some of their favorite WELL-KNOWN AMERICANS.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1h

Republicans can always be counted upon for making up ridiculous nonsense, but their claim that Americans need to be PAID by George Soros to show disapproval of Donald Trump is so shamelessly ludicrous. We gladly and eagerly hate him for free. And are willing to take the streets and parks to show it.

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dr worldwide™️ @imanimosley.bsky.social · 1h

today's pros & cons, so far:

pro: Canvas is down 😉
con: Canvas is down😡

con: i've spent most of the day working out of bed
pro: i saw a several-point buck in my backyard

pro: i'm answering emails!
con: I'M ANSWERING EMAILS

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1h

Using "satire" to make the point that you want to defecate on half of America isn't what we should expect from a adult, well-adjusted president.

Mike Johnson is the weakest, most useless Speaker in history. And he isn't remotely a follower of the teachings of Jesus.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 7h

Q: What does it say that president released a video of him pooping on the American people?

MIKE JOHNSON: You can argue he's probably the most effective person who has ever used social media. He's using satire to make a point. He's not calling for the murder of his political opponents.

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