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Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 13h

These so-called "young Republicans" aren’t college students—they’re thirty-something with questionable social maturity. Their leader is just two years younger than JD Vance, who inaccurately claimed they were college-aged.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 22h

Trump and Republicans made devastating cuts to Medicaid and plan to let vital ACA subsidies expire.

Millions on Medicaid will lose coverage. Millions on ACA plans could see premiums rise by 114% per latest estimates.

Every lie told about the shutdown is meant to cover this up.

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Mary @mfbrodie.bsky.social · 1d

Let's get @ginafortexas.bsky.social the attention she deserves.

She's running for governor of Texas.

She's running for us. She's not running to keep the billionaires in power. (Greg Abbott is, tho.)

Gina Hinojosa @ginafortexas.bsky.social · 1d

I’m running for governor.

For over a decade, Greg Abbott has made it easier for billionaires to profit while hardworking Texans struggle to afford groceries, housing, and healthcare.

But together, we can make Texas work for Texans again.

Join us: ginafortexas.com

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Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 1d

Look to Madagascar…that’s all. 👀👏🏽🙌🏽

Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 1d

RIP D’Angelo
Fuck Cancer!
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D'Angelo - Lady (Official Video)

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Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 1d

NOW would be the time to fly that “L” flag @milwaukeebrewers.bsky.social #NoClassMilwaukee #WeLoveLA #Dodgers

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 2d

I'm not afraid. Come and get me, Donald.

I will stand up for the law and the Constitution. That’s what we do in the State of Illinois.

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Joyful Trouble @mini-marshmallows.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Kamala Harris for continuing to show real leadership. 💙

Ignore the loser critics you would’ve been an amazing president.

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Kamala Harris @kamalaharris.com · 2d

My statement on the ceasefire in the Middle East.

Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris
October 13, 2025

I am thankful and deeply encouraged that this ceasefire has brought long-awaited moments of joy and reunion — as 20 Israeli hostages are finally reunited with their loved ones and Palestinian families and the people of Gaza begin to receive desperately needed relief from unimaginable suffering.

Through diplomacy and persistence, today is an important first step toward a more hopeful future. I commend the leaders and partners whose efforts made this agreement possible, including the President and his team.

There is still much more work to do to secure a lasting peace, ensure the safety and dignity of every innocent life, and build a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in freedom and security.

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Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 3d

Oh wow, we’re getting paid now? That’s adorable. Should I be expecting a check for all the unpaid protests I’ve already clocked in against this administration? Maybe toss in some overtime while we’re at it. And Fox News? Yeah, they’re overdue for another lawsuit—classic.

Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 3d

Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson have the responsibility to open the government. It is a shame they are afraid of the American people who are rightfully standing up and protesting policies that hurt our fellow countrymen and women.

I’ll be protesting in war ravaged Chicago. How about you?

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Nicky Schwenzer @nickyschwenzer.bsky.social · 4d

Anywhere, anytime ordinary people are given the chance to choose, the choice is the same: freedom, not tyranny; democracy, not dictatorship; the rule of law, not the rule of the secret police.

#Maga not normal 'ordinary'

Fmr. VP Harris: Trump 'is deploying U.S. military to the streets of America'

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Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 3d

VOTE YES on Prop 50

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 3d

Math was never Turnip’s strong suit. 🙄 From @cnn.com ⬇️

www.cnn.com/2025/10/11/p...

Fact check: Trump’s ‘$17 trillion’ investment figure is fiction | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump keeps claiming he has secured “$17 trillion” in investment this year – or even more than that.

www.cnn.com

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Johann "Free Chicago" 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtetonbeautiful.bsky.social · 5d

A gunman with a hit list that had 45+ Democratic names on it. The gaslighting from them is unbelievable.

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Shari in AZ🌵 @mutsy67.bsky.social · 3d

Trump has pushed GOP-led states to redraw maps and add more Republican seats—tilting Congress away from the country we actually are. America is more balanced than that & our representation must respect that

Prop 50 is how Californians can defend a fair, representative democracy. Vote #YesOnProp50

Stylized poster promoting Proposition 50 in California. The top reads “Vote YES on Prop 50” in bold, capitalized letters. Below, a bear-shaped illustration contains iconic California imagery: the Golden Gate Bridge, mountains, ocean waves, palm trees, and a sunset. Beneath the bear, “CALIFORNIA” is written in large, bold letters. The bottom features a scenic landscape with orange poppies, rolling hills, and a river—symbolizing California’s natural beauty.

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Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 3d

In Chicago they shot a priest.

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Dan the Gnome @brewergnome.bsky.social · 3d

This is happening right now, to a friend of mine in Chicago. This is a peaceful area, with no previous unrest or crime problem. Just people trying to live their lives. My heart hurts. They're having conversations no family should have to have.

A white box with text. "Y'all. They're tear gassing my neighborhood. Right by the place we get hummus from. Right by where we get the extra large pizzas for sleep overs. Tell your people."

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Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 3d

Our country doesn’t deserve this. I’m in Chicago and this is what we are living through today.

Pilar @pettyp8149.bsky.social · 3d

It might be worth considering if the offer is around $50K.

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Tom Homan calls on Newsom and other Dem leaders to thank ICE for helping clean up their cities

On Alex Marlow's podcast, Tom Homan said ICE removed 'thousands of public-safety threats' and called on Democratic leaders to thank the agents

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 4d

Portland 🔥

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