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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 7h

They’re freaking out!!!

Trump’s cabinet secretaries falsely claim Dems are keeping the government closed because of the “No Kings” mass protests, and Mike Johnson calls it the “hate America rally.”

The truth is: we love America, but we hate tyrants. That’s why we’re doing this.

See you Saturday.

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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 7h

In our new piece in @bmj.com, @michaeldgreen.com & I argue that diversity matters when it comes to medical school admission not only for fairness, equality, & equity but also because research shows that population health outcomes are better with a diverse medical workforce

A matter of life & death

HealthBegins @healthbegins.bsky.social · 8h

"[DEI] policies are not just about providing fair opportunities to all students. They are a matter of life and death."

Trump’s war on diversity in medical education could shorten Americans’ lives www.bmj.com/content/391/... by @gavinyamey.bsky.social @michaeldgreen.com via @bmj.com

www.bmj.com

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Captain Cliff ⛵🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @properlookout.bsky.social · 7h

I would love to know why around 95% of all the dancing content creators on Facebook dance to either Runaround Sue or Don't Be Cruel. 🙄

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Prof Gavin Yamey @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 7h

This is AWESOME: @drpanmd.bsky.social is inspirational and we need people like this in Congress!

I just donated to his campaign (follow the thread for a link to donate)

Dr. Richard Pan @drpanmd.bsky.social · 15h

I’m Dr. Richard Pan, a pediatrician, father, and former state senator.

I’ve spent my career protecting kids and expanding health care. Now I’m running for Congress because Washington could use a little good medicine. #CA03 #DrPanForCongress

Watch our launch video, then share it.

Launch - Dr. Pan for Congress

YouTube video by Dr. Richard Pan for Congress

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BNO News @bnonews.com · 7h

BREAKING: Car bomb explodes near mall in Guayaquil, Ecuador; multiple casualties reported

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ElviraNH 🦩 @elviranh.bsky.social · 7h

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 8h

Every wannabe king forgets the same lesson: Americans don’t kneel. The weak call it chaos. The strong call it a wake-up call. The Constitution doesn’t need worshippers. It needs warriors.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 8h

Every wannabe king forgets the same lesson: Americans don’t kneel. The weak call it chaos. The strong call it a wake-up call. The Constitution doesn’t need worshippers. It needs warriors.🔥👇
www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

Naturally, the only prominent Republican to address the vile comments from the Young Republicans while refusing to condemn them was JD Vance.

But that’s only because Ron Desantis hasn’t weighed in yet.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 8h

Despite huge advancements in technology & worker productivity since the 1970s, wages for American workers have remained stagnant and almost all new wealth has gone to the people on top.

Will it be any different with AI and robotics?

I don’t think so. Maybe even worse.

Was Life Better 50 Years Ago? | Sen. Bernie Sanders

YouTube video by Senator Bernie Sanders

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 8h

An honor to receive the endorsement of
of nearly a dozen Black clergy leaders in Crown Heights today, including Bishop Orlando Findlayter.

I’m grateful for their support, and this powerful and humbling prayer.

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Captain Cliff ⛵🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @properlookout.bsky.social · 8h

Eww... 😳

MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 8h

Nasty

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

If you can’t sell your soybeans because of Trump’s tariffs after Argentina stepped in and took your customers, you can take solace that the guy you voted for also just gave $20 billion of your tax dollars to the country that is bankrupting you.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 8h

Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.

Photo from Chicago: DHS militarized agent holding a gun up directly in someone’s face as the victim has their hands up, pleading for them not to shoot.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 8h

Nasty

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 8h

U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) shows little remorse for the over 3,500 federal workers permanently fired by the Trump administration due to the government shutdown.

"I want to help them find another job. There's 8 million open jobs across the country right now ... No one's job is without risk."

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

My good fiscal philosophy is that I care more about America than Argentina. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h

Q: How is this rescue package America first?

TRUMP: It's really meant to help a good financial philosophy where Argentina can be successful again

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 8h

Donald Trump is bragging that "This will be the longest government shutdown ever."

Fuck Donald Trump. He will NEVER break the will of democracy defending Americans. Take pride in that...and make Goddamned sure you're part of making sure that remains our reality.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

Walking away with $20 billion of US taxpayer money so Scott Bessent’s Wall Street cronies don’t lose their investments in Argentina.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h

I’ve been thinking about it all day and I still haven’t figured out how the Trump family saved God. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Eric Trump: "We're saving Christianity. We've saving God. We've saving the family unit. We're saving this nation. I mean, DEI is out of the window, Benny. You no longer have Colin Kaepernick kneeling for the national anthem. You no longer have Budweiser going woke as hell. All of this is dead."

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 8h

For the love of America, NoKings.org.

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Susan Campbell @susancampbell.bsky.social · 8h

You lost your backbone and your damn mind. He's moving troops against his own citizens. He doesn't get a prize. He gets the eternal enmity of all people everywhere. Keep making this ridiculous pronouncements. We know you're only dragging your feet on the Epstein files, you shameful hypocrite.

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h

I see that this small-minded puritanical pixie is laser-focused on getting the government reopened and the troops paid.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12h

I see that this small-minded puritanical pixie is laser-focused on getting the government reopened and the troops paid.

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Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 9h

During debate on a resolution to honor the late Charlie Kirk, Wisconsin Senate President Mary Felzkowski (R-Tomahawk) calls Sen. Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee) out of order and shuts off his mic.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 9h

Trump’s administration laid off thousands of federal workers, gutting critical departments: Treasury, HHS, and Education.

What we’re seeing now isn’t new. The shutdown is the new excuse. Create chaos, starve the government, and leave folks struggling while Trump’s billionaire buddies get richer.

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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 9h

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