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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1m

Jeffries: "It's perplexing to us that Rs refuse to spend a dime to protect the healthcare of the American people, but somehow the Trump admin found $40b to bail out a right-wing wannabe dictator in Argentina in ways that are also going to continue to hurt our soybean farmers in Iowa & the Midwest"

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David Kurtz @davidkurtz.bsky.social · 3m

A wake for the Voting Rights Act was held today at the Supreme Court, where the justices instrumental in killing it didn't have the intellectual honesty to acknowledge that it is dead, let alone that they are the culprits. talkingpointsmemo.com/news/supreme...

In Supreme Court Land, Fixing Discrimination Against Black Voters Is The Real Racism

A central grievance motivating today’s conservative legal movement — and the Republican...

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 3m

He gives $20 Billion of OUR dollars to bailout Argentina without consulting Congress or the American people. Does that seem like the actions of a KING to you?

Join us & let him know just what you think about that this Saturday, 10/18

#NoThronesNoCrownsNO_KINGS 👑

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 1h

Public health should never be politicized.

In the wake of the federal government abandoning science for conspiracy theories, it's up to governors to step up.

Proud to join my colleagues in the Governors Public Health Alliance to keep communities safe and put our people first.

Graphic of the Governors Public Health Alliance that reads Disease doesn’t stop at state borders - and neither should state preparedness.

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 5m

Wow!

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 27m

WOW! A @dailybeanspod.com listener @dawngg.bsky.social sent this in for our good news segment! @markhamillofficial.bsky.social you have to see this! “She’s the ultimate rebel princess and I couldn’t think of a more fitting symbol for these times.” 💙💙💙

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 11m

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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 19m

Hey Mike Johnson – the more you facilitate a cover-up and do everything in your power to prevent the release of the Epstein files – the more your constituents, the American public, and the whole world are going to believe you are guilty of the exact same types of crimes as Jeffrey Epstein.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1h

Mike Johnson has now had the House adjourned for 72 of the last 84 days.

Epstein Shutdown.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 55m

Here's how differently-abled and disabled folks can join No Kings 2: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS for Differently-Abled and Disabled Friends · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 8h

ICE are Chump's Homegrown
Terrorist Police Force......

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 55m

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 2h

💗I like that saying!

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 2h

WTF! He was great actually.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2h

They arrested a giraffe.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 2h

PORTLAND — Robby Roadsteamer grabbed by ICE for singing… 🎵

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 2h

This is the same woman who used to wash my mouth out with soap when I swore as a kid. I must be a bad influence. LOL

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Effin' Birds @effinbirds.com · 2h

Irresistible mugs for just $10 until October 21st.
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A ceramic mug featuring an illustration of a bird beside the text "CAN YOU NOT"

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

"Adding to the train wreck, Halligan’s appointment as US attorney may not even be legal, meaning that the indictment is a legal nullity … which may actually be the least embarrassing outcome here for the Justice Department." — @lizdye.bsky.social

The 1,287,923 defects in the Comey case ... so far

Welcome to the Rocket Docket, Lindsey Halligan!

www.publicnotice.co

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 2h

Just spoke to my 93 year old mom. We got in our morning therapy session by yelling and screaming about politics. Don't get me wrong. She is a progressive. We were just yelling about who are these MAGA people. WHY do they like to cause so much pain? It was like scream therapy? Lots of swearing. LOL

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 2h

He's a disgusting jacka$$

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 2h

❌👑 FILL THE STREETS on OCTOBER 18. #NoKings
In Chicago: Sat Oct 18th, noon, Grant Park at Jackson/Columbus. #HandsOffChicago ✋🏼✋🏾

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2h

Trump’s power depends on maintaining the illusion that he’s all-powerful, and that Americans adore him.

But that illusion is harder to maintain if millions of people are in the streets protesting.

This is why Republicans are trying to discredit No Kings Day rallies before they've even happened.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4h

Bessent: "No kings equals no paychecks"

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 2h

⚖️ Chief Judge Timothy Evans acts - no warrantless arrests near Cook County courthouses! ❌️🧊

Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 5h

Chief Judge Timothy Evans has enacted a general order prohibiting warrantless arrests by immigration agents in or around county courthouses.

Chief Judge Evans issues general order prohibiting warrantless arrests near courthouses

In the wake of pressure from officials as well as legal and advocacy groups, Chief Judge Timothy Evans has enacted a general order prohibiting warrantless arrests by immigration agents around count…

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Peggy @peggybishop.bsky.social · 2h

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 2h

Hey, so this is a bit terrifying

Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 2h

This entire argument by Louisiana and the conservatives questions are premised on an erasure of Congress’ enforcement power under the 14th & 15th Amendments.

Literally swinging for the fences to wipe out the premise for the legitimacy of Congress’ power to enact civil rights statutes.

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@Peg33 @peg33.bsky.social · 6h

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