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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 7h

Wow, lots of American flags and peace . Sure doesn’t seem like people who hate America you absolute embarrassment Speaker Johnson

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Hart Cunningham @hpsc24.bsky.social · 20h

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Governor Tony Evers @govevers.wisconsin.gov · 6h

Instead of working with Democrats to extend tax credits that make healthcare more affordable for millions of Americans (and that the majority of Americans support extending), Republicans would rather shut down the government for 18 days and do nothing. 🤔

GOP Shutdown Counter with a calendar that reads 18 Days

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Septimus Brown @septimusbrown.com · 5h

No Kings #Caturday ❤️

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We Geek Girls @wegeekgirls.bsky.social · 5h

‘Super Mario Bros.’ was released on this day 40 years ago in North America! (October 18, 1985)

#OTD #OnThisDay #NES #Nintendo #SuperMarioBros #VideoGameHistory

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For the Love of Missy @missybbbobtail.bsky.social · 11h

Pennys face when I accidentally sneezed while she was sitting on my lap. 🤣

Former feral cat, Penny, looking displeased that her lap time was interrupted by a human's sneeze.

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Parm @parmparm.bsky.social · 8h

And a Happy Caturday as well from Peaches 😌

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Pipermaru @pipermaru.bsky.social · 20h

I hope it’s a bug. Otherwise she might be about to be tractor beamed up and away.

#CatsofBluesky

Ash, a grey and white cat, sits on top of a cat cubbie. She is staring up at the wall in an ominous manner.

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David Niall Wilson @davidniallwilson.com · 3h

Today I met my son's cat Pugsly. #Caturday #void #blackcats

Pugsly, a medium length fur black cat with a bell on her collar sitting on carpet

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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 5h

Tulip says ELLO

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 4h

#A_NewHope ✊

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We Geek Girls @wegeekgirls.bsky.social · 5h

‘The Jungle Book’ was released on this day 58 years ago! (October 18, 1967) 🐻🦧🐘🐯🐍

Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman.

Voice cast: Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima, George Sanders, Sterling Holloway, J. Pat O'Malley, Bruce Reitherman, & more.

#OTD #OnThisDay #Disney

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 7h

This is Sonny. He would really appreciate some privacy. Knows he follows you into the bathroom all the time, but that's different. 13/10 (IG: seuun.x) #SeniorPupSaturday

a senior pup yorkie with blond fur sits on a textured sidewalk. his big, round eyes stare at the camera and his pink tongue peeks out from his mouth.

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Merrymac Farm Sanctuary @merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social · 5h

Mayor Bonnie inspects all hay deliveries upon arrival, so you can be assured that your donations aren’t being wasted on substandard cuisine. We are getting to close to our hay drive goal! Please help us cross the finish line! donorbox.org/mmfs-2025-ha...

Photo of a black white and light brown goat, standing up in a pink mobility device. She has a handful of hay which she has just torn free of a delivery of hay in a large truck.

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Sam Spencer @packerfansam91.bsky.social · 2h

#AutoRacing #Motorsports @aoracingusa.bsky.social
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Sam Spencer @packerfansam91.bsky.social · 2h

#WisconsinBadgers #OnWisconsin #Soccer
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Wisconsin posts shutout victory over Michigan State, 2-0 | Wisconsin Badgers

Shrivers makes his first collegiate start in goal memorable

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 2h

You are never too young to defend our democracy! #NoKings March, Minnesota!

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Pop Base @popbase.tv · 4h

Aerial view of the nationwide Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protest in Boston.

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Animal videos @furspot.bsky.social · 1d

Baby goats in sweaters. That’s it. That’s the post.
#Goatsky #babygoat #Animals #Bluesky

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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 1d

The Green Bay Packers would be prom queen if they just took off their glasses. I swear this made sense in my mind.

Discussed them w @sammonson.com on the pod 👇

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Eddie is a moggy @fmoggies.bsky.social · 1d

My human put a rug in my sunroom! I approve 💯%
#felinefriday #blackcats #moggies #voidcats #rescuecats #housecats #catpics #cats #panfur #CatLovers #catfaces #pamperedpets #itsacatslife #blueskycats #catsofbluesky #catsonbluesky

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T & Mia Octavia @smokeyt.bsky.social · 1d

#catsnoirfriday #caturdayeve #catsofbluesky #tabbytroop Happy Friday Everybuddy! 😻😻

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Sam Spencer @packerfansam91.bsky.social · 19h

#OnWisconsin

Aurora Ianthe ⛈️🏳️‍⚧️ @wxbluenose.tgirl.gay · 20h

What is the bigger threat to humanity?
1. The 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers
2. The 2025-26 Wisconsin Badgers Women’s Hockey Team

Vote now in the comments.

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teamrickandilsa.bsky.social @teamrickandilsa.bsky.social · 20h

Badger women’s volleyball and hockey holding it down for Wisconsin sports tonight.

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Matt Ramsey @onenerdsopinion.bsky.social · 20h

She really just thinks she can look at me with her head tilted and she’ll just get anything she wants.

She’s right. But she doesn’t have to make a big deal about it.

An orange kitten sits atop her scratching/climbing post, her head tilted over to the side.

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