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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 1d

Donald Trump just made a huge mistake in releasing a Republican from prison, according to former George W. Bush administration White House press secretary Ari Fleischer.

'Why? This is a mistake': Fox News contributor melts down after learning of new Trump move

Donald Trump just made a huge mistake in releasing a Republican from prison, according to former George W. Bush administration White House press secretary Ari Fleischer.Fleischer, a Fox News contributor who served as press secretary under then-President George W. Bush from January 2001 to July 2003,...

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1d

The remains of 12 of 28 deceased captives have been returned to Israel but Hamas faces challenges recovering all bodies.

Hamas returns bodies of two more captives, says Israel violating ceasefire

The remains of 12 of 28 deceased captives have been returned to Israel but Hamas faces challenges recovering all bodies.

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rl3.bsky.social @rl3.bsky.social · 21h

Pay Attention

Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 1d

South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal's implementation.

Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha

South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal's implementation.

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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 1d

'Deaths of despair' on the rise among young adults in North America, as global life expectancy improves

These deaths are mainly due to suicide, drug overdoses and alcoholism, according to a comprehensive assessment of mortality causes published in 'The Lancet.'

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Calilove102 @calilove102.bsky.social · 1d

#sussexsquad

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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 1d

No Kings | Johnson County, KS

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🇨🇦 NanaGale @nanagale.bsky.social · 1d

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NB LA CA @nb-photo-bsud.bsky.social · 1d

NO KINGS IN AMERICA

Democracy, Liberty, Justice, Freedom for We the People

October 18, 2025, Saturday
Torrance City Hall, Torrance, California, USA

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Indivisible Rochester @indivisibleroc.bsky.social · 1d

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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · 1d

'No Kings' protests across the US set to test public anger at Trump's rule

Millions are expected to join demonstrations across the United States on Saturday, as protesters denounce the president's authoritarian drift amid a prolonged government shutdown.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 21h

At least 38 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli army commits 47 violations of ceasefire agreement.

Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza, closes Rafah crossing

At least 38 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli army commits 47 violations of ceasefire agreement.

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rl3.bsky.social @rl3.bsky.social · 21h

Neva disappoints

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Good Trouble

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 1d

The GOP’s Utah redistricting power-play might be its most egregious yet. Not because the most seats are at stake — only one is at stake in Utah. But because of the lengths it goes to put raw political advantage ahead of respect for the will of voters. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/thi...

This is the Most Brazen GOP Gerrymander Yet

Read about the fight for democracy from activists, elected officials, legal experts and others.

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rl3.bsky.social @rl3.bsky.social · 21h

Leadership

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

There are too many of us to ignore. #NoKings

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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 1d

October 18, 2025

Today, millions of Americans and their allies turned out across the United States and around the globe to demonstrate their commitment to American democracy and their opposition to a president and an ...

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rl3.bsky.social @rl3.bsky.social · 21h

Oh my!!!

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 1d

Today, Californians joined millions nationwide to say loud and clear:

NO to authoritarianism.
NO to assaulting our democracy.
NO to censorship and fear.
NO to hate and division.
NO to corruption and cruelty.
NO to kings.

YES to a government by and for the people.

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‘No Kings’ Protests Draw Millions Across U.S.

More than 2,600 "No Kings" rallies have been planned across the country Saturday against the Trump Administration.

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rl3.bsky.social @rl3.bsky.social · 22h

Keep it classy America.

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1d

We stayed classy. #NoKings

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 1d

Today I joined Angelenos for the annual Taste of Soul in the heart of South LA.

For 20 years, Taste of Soul has stood for community, culture and celebration and I thank those who continue to make this event possible.