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Roch Lester @roch20.bsky.social · 3h

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 3h

An important message to the people of New York City.

More information at zohranfornyc.com/birthday

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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 3h

As Trump lies that inflation is “over” and “Prices are WAY DOWN,” 75% of Americans report their monthly bills are soaring between $100 and $749. Economists estimate that US households will see an average increase of $2,300 in costs a year due to Trump’s tariffs — an average of $191 per month.

75% of Americans report soaring prices as Trump claims inflation ‘over’

Exclusive poll: Inflation remains a concern despite president’s pledge to reduce prices on ‘day one’

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James Felton @jimmfelton.bsky.social · 1d

Just glad Splatatouille's family can finally have some closure x

Scientists Studied The Infamous "Chicago Rat Hole" And They Have Some Bad News

The "Chicago rat hole" became so famous it is now housed in the City Hall-County Building. Scientists studying it found a few surprises, and some grim news.

www.iflscience.com

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Raw Story @rawstory.com · 3h

Read the full story at bit.ly/4h9gHVO

#Trump #GovernmentShutdown #JoyceVance #FederalWorkers #News #Politics #WhiteHouse #RawStory

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 6h

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

We got $20 billion for Argentina though.

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Roch Lester @roch20.bsky.social · 1d

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Disinformation and the Manufacturing of Stupidity: A Bonhoeffer-Inspir

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian and anti-Nazi dissident, argued that stupidity is more dangerous than evil because it is resistant to reason. A s

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

Pardon me if I delay celebrating this vile cretin losing until those poor Sandy Hook families he victimized for cheap publicity see all of the cash. I don't trust him for a second.
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Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment

The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Alex Jones, who has been ordered to pay $1.4 billion in damages to the families of victims of the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting.

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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 2d

She's plainly repulsed by him, understandably so.

Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

ITALIAN PM GIORGIA MELONI COULDN'T GET AWAY FAST ENOUGH.

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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 1d

Good. Even if this doesn’t work, it’s time to go on offense.

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JB Pritzker looking at prosecuting ICE agents in Chicago

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has suggested that state prosecutors might examine the conduct of ICE agents.

www.newsweek.com

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 2d

The face of someone who just discovered the air has…flavor.

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Roch Lester @roch20.bsky.social · 1d

EVERYTHING COMES OUT when Trump is caught on hot mic #shorts youtube.com/shorts/2nZHi... via @YouTube

EVERYTHING COMES OUT when Trump is caught on hot mic #shorts

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Roch Lester @roch20.bsky.social · 1d

Donald Trump’s Nussy… youtube.com/shorts/1sFnv... via @YouTube

Donald Trump’s Nussy…

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Roch Lester @roch20.bsky.social · 2d

"This is real, unfiltered conversation at the ICE Protests outside of Chicago."

IG: donlemonofficial

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Welcome back to Instagram. Sign in to check out what your friends, family & interests have been capturing & sharing around the world.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 3d

Today, House Republicans will take their 70th day off with pay in the last 82 days.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

Fox Propaganda is desperately spinning the "No Kings" events in fearful anticipation of their success.

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Roch Lester @roch20.bsky.social · 3d

Audience ERUPTS as Comedian Puts a Unique Spin on Charlie Kirk Shooting youtu.be/AXgHZ3-kwdo?... via @YouTube

Audience ERUPTS as Comedian Puts a Unique Spin on Charlie Kirk Shooting

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 3d

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day – a time to honor the 11 sovereign Tribal Nations and robust urban Native communities that continue to enrich our state’s cultural landscape, economy, and heritage.

It was a beautiful morning to celebrate on the shore of Bde Maka Ska.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d

I think the only thing Chief Justice John Roberts and I both enjoy is a gay dinner party on Martha's Vineyard. Glory!

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Roch Lester @roch20.bsky.social · 3d

Bad Bunny is more American than Melania #duet #badbunny #turningpointusa... youtube.com/shorts/CIXv0... via @YouTube

Bad Bunny is more American than Melania #duet #badbunny #turningpointusa #christians #nfl #halftime

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 3d

CBS reporter Edward R. Murrow embodied what a journalist should be: someone who holds power to account instead of capitulating to it.

Over 70 years later, his segment denouncing Joe McCarthy’s congressional witch hunts rings truer than ever.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 3d

Buried inside the Big Beautiful Bill is a time bomb...one that detonates the balance of power. You weren’t supposed to read this clause. That’s why I did.

A single section hidden deep in the bill quietly neuters the courts. It’s that serious.🔥👇

www.jackhopkinsnow.com

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Roch Lester @roch20.bsky.social · 3d

Ranking The STUPIDEST MAGA MOMENTS Ep. 3 youtube.com/shorts/nZXMH... via @YouTube

Ranking The STUPIDEST MAGA MOMENTS Ep. 3

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