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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 17h

This man was part of a coalition of Reagan-era apartheid apologists who opposed U.S. opening talks with the African National Congress which he called a terrorist org. He has been a right wing activist for decades. His son was part of the Jan 6th mob and was convicted (later pardoned by Trump). 1/

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 22h

So you should really watch this. Just 2 minutes. But a window into the truly radical nature of the people Trump is nominating.

When pressed today, the nominee to be Ambassador to South Africa refuses to oppose reinstituting laws to prevent black people from voting in America.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 13h

Periodic reminder that this scheming half-wit Goebbels isn’t even a lawyer.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Stephen Miller on Fox threatens to arrest JB Pritzker for "seditious conspiracy" and says, "to all ICE officers: you have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties. And anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop or obstruct you is committing a felony."

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Jaweed Kaleem @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social · 17h

BREAKING: The California Supreme Court has DENIED the University of California's request that it block the release of a 28-page, $1.2-billion fine Trump administration UCLA settlement offer. UC is required to give a faculty group the document today. www.latimes.com/california/s...

UC must publicly release Trump administration's $1.2-billion settlement proposal

The California Supreme Court on Friday declined a request from the University of California to block the release of a roughly $1.2-billion Trump UCLA settlement. UCLA is required to share the document...

www.latimes.com

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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 21h

I don’t need to explain why it’s wildly unacceptable for the military to be illegally privately financed by the president’s wealthy allies, right?

Adam Cancryn @adamcancryn.bsky.social · 22h

New: The Pentagon confirms to CNN it will funnel $130M from an anonymous Trump “friend” toward military pay.

Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...

Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members | CNN Politics

The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Dep...

www.cnn.com

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 21h

Bannon says Tr*ump is acting as a vehicle of divine providence. This is an old authoritarian propaganda theme.

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Gremliny Nussboo @emilynussbaum.bsky.social · 23h

People kvetch about the chaos-inducing serial comma, but you can also do a lot with a colon! Beware, biographers!!

NYPost headline reading “Prince Andrew had a network of staff, pals to ‘arrange girls’ for sex – and he had a type: biographer”

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Amanda Kaschube @amandakaschube.bsky.social · 23h

As the Trump administration's mass deportation raids begin their second month, their impact has stretched across the Chicago region and the nation.

Political tensions have deepened, hundreds have been detained or arrested, and thousands have protested.

Here's what we know.

What to know about Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement raids in Chicago

Political tensions have deepened. Hundreds have been detained or arrested. And thousands have protested as federal mass deportations enter their second month in Chicago.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 22h

Oh yes. His cameo in the HBO Yacht Rock doc was AMAZING

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Ian Boudreau @ianboudreau.com · 1d

I'm not emotionally attached to the White House as a structure or piece of architecture but I definitely don't care for what is for all intents and purposes Donald Trump scooting his itchy dog asshole all over the most recognizable national symbols

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 1d

Going through my phone to make a Yacht Playlist just now, and of some 1,000+ songs, only 56 are Yacht Rock and five -- yes, FIVE -- are Steely Dan songs. HOW DO *I* HAVE ONLY FIVE SONGS BY MY TOP THREE FAVORITE BAND EVER. As Coach would say, "It's fucking embarrassing!"

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Kevin @kevjg.bsky.social · 1d

@MaryMargOlohan

I gladly pay twice as much to Uber to a based Latin mass in DC rather than walk to the ugly church down the street with homilies about giving more money or just being more loving.
09:52 • 7/16/21

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 1d

He has a 1919 tat, too, but apparently has an explanation for it: share.google/MnerJOddMrHW...

Senate Hopeful Forced to Explain Second ‘Nazi’ Tattoo

Senate candidate Graham Platner was forced to explain a second tattoo he inadvertently revealed Wednesday—while apologizing for one loaded with Nazi symbolism. The Maine Democrat, who wants to be the ...

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 1d

I mean, I was almost ready to give leeway on the skull, but then the 1919 shows up and it's like oh C'MON

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 1d

Because @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social is a queen

Tom Schuba @schuba.bsky.social · 2d

Big shouts to @bylaurenfitz.bsky.social and @ashleerezin.bsky.social for catching this practice. Now the SoS has launched a hotline to track it.

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Two weeks after the Sun-Times first requested information about federal immigration vehicles with questionable plates, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a hotline to report license plate tampering.
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Katie Harbath @katieharbath.bsky.social · 1d

Picture of the East Wing demolition of the White House taken on my flight out of DCA.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

Merkley: "What we've seen is that democracies no longer die bc men w/guns go in and take it over. Instead, it's electeds who erode the separation of power. If you have a rubber-stamp Congress & courts that deliver more power to the executive, suddenly you have an authoritarian state. It's here now."

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Parker Molloy @parkermolloy.com · 2d

I think Illinois should eliminate the 3 GOP districts we have here, tbh

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

BREAKING: North Carolina lawmakers approve new Trump-backed U.S. House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat.

North Carolina adopts new Trump-backed US House districts aimed at gaining a Republican seat

North Carolina lawmakers have given final approval to a new U.S. House map backed by President Donald Trump.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2d

The funniest part is the notion that ranchers and farmers get to set their own prices.

They probably got a decent laugh out of that one. 🤡

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 6d

From California to Chicago, a Border Patrol boss sparks accusations of race-based arrests

From @schuba.bsky.social @sophiesherry.bsky.social @chipmitchell1.bsky.social and Frank Main: chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...

From California to Chicago, a Border Patrol boss sparks accusations of race-based arrests

Gregory Bovino led aggressive immigration operations in California, leading to lawsuits questioning his agents’ tactics. The same tactics are being used in his “Operation Midway Blitz” mission in Chic...

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 2d

(And they also posted it here)

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 2d

So over at the bad place, @fox59.bsky.social is reporting that the Indiana State Senate doesn't have the votes to redistrict. I'll be dipped in shit #nwindiana #nwi

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Noel Murder-y @noelmu.bsky.social · 3d

Never thought I'd see the day. AC/DC just announced they're raising the price of Dirty Deeds, effective immediately.

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 3d

Sigh. Thanks

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 3d

Will someone do me a solid and explain how the totenkopf is different from a regular skull tat? I admit my ignorance, but nothing I'm seeing online screams "Nazi" to me. TIA

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Michelle L. Quinn @regionbroad.bsky.social · 3d

"Donna told staff that Garcia had said 'disparaging things' about her son, and she wanted to make sure she 'could give him a piece of my mind.'"

He's 30

Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 3d

LOL www.notus.org/trump-white-...

Embattled Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia’s Mom Tried to Meet With Lawmakers Who Criticized Her Son

Donna Gallo Ingrassia demanded meetings at the Capitol Hill office of Reps. Jamie Raskin and Robert Garcia in late June to defend her son.

www.notus.org

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