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Alan Fisher

@redsox09.bsky.social

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He’s Embarrassing, that’s how bad it is. DM’s by invite I’m a Lib Dem, Born in Mass, lived in Cali since 1983. Ret Navy, Boston Sports Fan, Husband and Granddad. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 #ukraine #bluecrew @halsparks.com @stephaniemiller.bsky.social @proleftpodcast.bsky.social

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Alan Fisher @redsox09.bsky.social · 2h

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3h

Reminder that it's long past time to reform the Supreme Court. Here's how. https://youtu.be/RwxNnqy8YRA?si=U6gGIo8RF1KNYhYR

How to Fix a Broken Supreme Court | Robert Reich

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 10h

By allowing for the dismantling of minority districts held by Democrats, a ruling against the VRA could give President Donald Trump and the GOP enough additional seats to lock in the party’s control of the House for a generation. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Fair Elections — and Perhaps Control of Congress — at Stake as SCOTUS Hears Challenge to VRA

Read more here.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3h

At least he has UAE, Qatar and the Saudis giving him billions, along with millions of MAGA rubes buying his baubles and trinkets.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

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

"Dismissal is probably the best result for the government, since it would spare the DOJ having its dirty laundry aired in court before getting spanked for having brought such a garbage case. But even so, it'd be very, very funny."

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

Welcome to the Rocket Docket, Lindsey Halligan!

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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 2h

Sen. Gallego: Speaker Johnson is protecting pedophiles. The only reason Adelita Grijalva is not being sworn in is because he wants to protect whoever is in those files, whether it's Trump or his elite friends. Speaker Johnson is covering up for pedophiles, and Arizona does not have a congresswoman

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23h

Nearly all the staff in the Office of Special Education have been fired as part of Trump’s sweeping layoffs.

These are the people responsible for protecting the civil rights of students with disabilities and ensuring they receive an equal education.

More needless cruelty on display.

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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 1d

This was an incredible report to watch from the frontline city of Kherson by friend of the channel Caolan Robertson! I highly recommend checking it out!

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I’m in a frontline city where Russians are across the river

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 1d

It's day 13 of the shutdown. What's Trump doing?

Negotiating a budget deal? No.

Preventing premiums from doubling? No.

Stopping 15 million Americans from losing health care? No.

He's meeting the Pres. of Argentina to reward him with a $20 billion bailout.

America first?

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 20h

The Kremlin is upset about their boy’s Time cover photo.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump at the Charlie Kirk memorial event: "They fired sniper rifles at ICE agents, and me. But I made a turn at a good time. I made a turn at a good time. Charlie couldn't believe it, actually."

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 20h

Tomorrow is a critical day for democracy in court. Compare how the Washington Post framed it vs Democracy Docket.

Right now, fearless, pro-democracy media is more important than legacy media platitudes. Sign up now to say informed. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 21h

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

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 1d

If Mike Johnson is refusing to call the House back into session during the shutdown, then we’ll do the work right here the Bronx.

The New York Essential plan is being eliminated entirely next year due to the GOP healthcare cuts. People’s lives are at stake.

And that’s why we’re fighting back.

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Alan Fisher @redsox09.bsky.social · 20h

Scott Jennings HUMILIATED in HEATED Trump Debate

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 1d

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Michelle Wu 吳弭 @wutrain.bsky.social · 20h

Boston looks forward to welcoming the world to our beautiful city, the cradle of liberty and city of champions.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Trump on moving World Cup games from Boston: "We could take them away. Your mayor is not good."

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 21h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 21h

Greg Bovino, Kristi Noem, and DHS need to answer for their unchecked attacks on Chicago residents.

ICE is an out-of-control danger to our peaceful communities.

The images from the Sun-Times today speak for themselves.

An ICE agent throws a tear gas canister at protesters at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

Federal immigration enforcement agents detain a protester during a skirmish at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent points a crowd control weapon at a protester Tuesday at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A Chicago Police Department officer washes his face after being exposed to tear gas during a protest at East 105th Street and South Avenue N in East Side.

Photo Credit: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 21h

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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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 23h

ICE is recklessly throwing tear gas into our neighborhoods and busy streets, including near children at school and CPD officers.

The Trump Administration must stop their deployment of dangerous chemical weapons into the air of peaceful American communities.

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Alan Fisher @redsox09.bsky.social · 1d

Trump LOSES IT as DISASTER PRESS BRIEF with ARGENTINA PREZ

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