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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6h

KNOXVILLE: “Allies of Knoxville's Immigrant Neighbors said longtime advocate and organizer Alejandro Guizar Lozano was detained by ICE while reporting for a routine appointment… beloved community organizer and union member…” www.wbir.com/article/news...

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Joshua Erlich @joshuaerlich.bsky.social · Nov 6

lots of new folks today. here's @joshuajfriedman.com's law starter pack if you're into that sort of thing (perverts).

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Stace RN Resists 📎💙 Portland Strong @stacernresists.bsky.social · 5h

Ohhhh tell me about it!

If they lose their farms, isn’t that in the best interest of the oligarchs?

Then they can buy them up!

Right?

Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 5h

Trump promised a bailout for farmers reeling from the effects of his tariffs and the high costs for fertilizer and other equipment.
But the money hasn’t come, and time is running out before farmers have to make crucial decisions about next year’s planting season.

Trump promised farmers a bailout. Time is running out.

The White House blames Democrats and the government shutdown for the delay of their multi-billion-dollar bailout, but that’s just one of many problems the administration faces.

www.politico.com

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Orange Dick Tater Hater @realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social · 7h

Peter Giunta, Chairman of the New York State Young Republicans.

Just putting it out there.

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NoVoiceUnheard @nvunheard.org · 1d

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NoVoiceUnheard @nvunheard.org · 1d

Feeling anxious about protesting this Saturday? You’re not alone!

Whether you’re marching with friends or flying solo, these tips can help you stay safe, grounded, & supported.

We’re in this together, so STAND UP with your fellow Americans on Oct 18th! - nokings.org to find an event near you

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Sherry @sherry2.bsky.social · 1d

Good information to know for Satuday October 18

No Kings Day
2,500 rallies AROUND THE WORLD
Anticipate over 10 MILLION attendees

If you live near one but can't attend - drop off signs, or cases or water

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NoVoiceUnheard @nvunheard.org · 1d

Feeling anxious about protesting this Saturday? You’re not alone!

Whether you’re marching with friends or flying solo, these tips can help you stay safe, grounded, & supported.

We’re in this together, so STAND UP with your fellow Americans on Oct 18th! - nokings.org to find an event near you

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · 16h

Colorado is scrambling to process 900+ unemployment claims from federal workers during the government shutdown and the food pantry at Buckley Space Force Base has seen demand double

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Just my thoughts 🇨🇦 @bc60.bsky.social · 1h

Yup

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Just my thoughts 🇨🇦 @bc60.bsky.social · 1d

So right he is…. Sorry not sorry

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Allison Richards @PC2DC @pc2dc.bsky.social · 5m

In Dallas, 6,700 women rally for culture war battles after Kirk’s death | AP News share.google/WaJOIt15JBrY...

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Col @bigshirtlesscol.bsky.social · 1d

Can I come over stare at you like this?

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1h

Pritzker: Illinois is not a place you can conquer and our people are not your subjects

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 10h

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 5h

The growth of Santander Consumer, a company created by Portland Trail Blazers buyer Tom Dundon, was fueled by subprime borrowers.

Filings show the average credit score on its loans was below 540, and two-thirds of its loans had interest rates over 20%.

Portland Trail Blazers Buyer Tom Dundon Built His Fortune on Subprime Loans

In 2020, the state sued Santander Consumer USA for allegedly preying on Oregonians through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford in a case involving more than 265,000 borrowers nationwide.

www.propublica.org

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NPR @npr.org · 5h

Just 20 years ago, Natalie Grabow was learning to swim. Now she's hailed as an inspiration after winning her age group at the famously grueling triathlon competition in Hawaii. n.pr/3KL9G1D

80-year-old grandmother becomes oldest woman to finish the Ironman World Championship

Just 20 years ago, Natalie Grabow was learning to swim. Now she's hailed as an inspiration after winning her age group at the famously grueling triathlon competition in Hawaii.

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Allison Richards @PC2DC @pc2dc.bsky.social · 28m

'They watched and didn't care': Epstein victim's memoir reveals jaw-dropping new details
Source: Raw Story
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 16h

They’re not holding back at all, and honestly, their episodes are educational at this point.

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Allison Richards @PC2DC @pc2dc.bsky.social · 2h

'South Park' new episode mocks Peter Thiel, Donald Trump share.google/LVuWVZUUWfen...

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NPR @npr.org · 15h

The Trump administration is working with right-wing influencers to shape the public's understanding of protests against ICE in Portland, Ore. n.pr/478zSdQ

Conservative Influencers in Portland

The Trump administration is working with right-wing influencers to shape the public's understanding of protests against ICE in Portland, Ore.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 15h

One disabled Marine veteran has not had a primary care doctor assigned to him since his previous doctor left in the winter, his wife said. The VA “was never like this before. There’s a lack of staff, empty rooms, locked doors.”

(Published August)

Veterans’ Care at Risk Under Trump as Hundreds of Doctors and Nurses Reject Working at VA Hospitals

Amid concerns about the stability of the agency, records show nearly 40% of the doctors offered jobs at the VA from January through March of this year turned them down — quadruple the rate of rejectio...

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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 14h

This!

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 16h

AOC: You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to keep people from getting poisoned, from dangerous chemicals

You're damn right that it's a Democratic priority to bring down the cost of housing

If they want to say that that's a Democratic priority, they're right,

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NPR @npr.org · 9h

Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death decisions. n.pr/474R0kF

'Death fold' proteins can make cells self-destruct. Scientists want to control them

Scientists are hoping to treat diseases including cancer and Alzheimer's by influencing how cells make life-or-death decisions.

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NPR @npr.org · 9h

For defendants facing criminal charges from the Justice Department, the costs of fighting are enormous and can reverberate for years, according to veteran attorneys. n.pr/3Le2KtN

Targets of Trump's Justice Department must pay up, even if they win

For defendants facing criminal charges from the Justice Department, the costs of fighting are enormous and can reverberate for years, according to veteran attorneys.

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NPR @npr.org · 8h

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off. n.pr/46UAm8I

Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off.

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