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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29m

Rather than it being a “hate-America” rally, Saturday’s No Kings rally is an opportunity for all of us who love America to express our determination that our nation’s ideals not be crushed by the Trump regime. Some thoughts... https://robertreich.substack.com/p/theyre-calling-it-a-hate-america

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 4m

Here's Johnson admitting he lives under a rock and has no clue what's really going on.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 44m

REPORTER: We know the president moved forward with mass layoffs. We're also learning there were significant cuts to staff at special education services. Are you comfortable with those cuts?

MIKE JOHNSON: I haven't seen the specifics of that and I don't know

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 38m

"If they could snap their fingers and eliminate the ACA marketplaces altogether, they would. And they haven’t arrived at a consensus on what the insurance system would look like in their preferred world, beyond a bunch of vacuous bromides about 'choice' and 'patient-centered care.'"

Republicans are completely full of it on healthcare

And it becomes more obvious every time they talk about it.

www.publicnotice.co

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 10m

We've been waiting for the plan that we were told would be released in two weeks 8 years ago. Are you really admitting that you still don't have a plan after 8 years? Really?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 47m

REPORTER: Do you support repealing Obamacare and what's your healthcare plan?

MIKE JOHNSON: We worked on repealing and replacing Obamacare back in 2017. I still have PTSD from the experience. We know that American healthcare needs dramatic reform. We have lots of ideas.

(So, no plan)

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 12m

Ummmm..... exactly how many of them have held town halls?

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 39m

Q: Why are you keeping the House out if you have a lot of other work to do? Are you saying you can't work on appropriations while the govt is shut down?

JOHNSON: Republicans have been very busy in their districts helping constituents navigate this crisis that's been created by Schumer and the Dems

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 14m

How much is this costing us? Sponsoring sporting events isn't free or cheap.

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 23h

“They sponsor this? Fuck them. No, really. Fuck them—I mean it. And you can quote me on that.”

At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.

How the Border Patrol uses rodeos to recruit

At fairgrounds full of young men, the government sets up shop to hire immigration agents.

www.motherjones.com

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CCscott @ccscott.bsky.social · 3h

😂😂😂😂

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 18m

Nope!! Not a penny!

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PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 2h

Trump Fundraises off Comey Indictment He Pushed For

Trump turns weaponized DOJ into cash grab

meidasnews.com/news/trump-f...

Trump Fundraises off Comey Indictment He Pushed For

Trump turns weaponized DOJ into cash grab

meidasnews.com

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 20m

I'm aware. That's why I called it his supposed accomplishment.

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 1h

As a parent of a blind child, i know how valuable- indispensable -the programs are. Most parents are not qualified to teach their child to read & write in braille. The braille books & typewriter are available through the wonderful programs & teachers that prepared my child to lead a productive life

ProPublica @propublica.org · 3h

NEW: Following public outcry, the Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization that will provide funding to these students.

Education Dept. Reverses Decision to Halt Funds for Deafblind Student Programs

Following public outcry, the Department of Education has reversed its decision to cut funding for students who have both hearing and vision loss, opting instead to reroute grants to an organization that will provide funding to these students.

www.propublica.org

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Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 1h

Home of the Brave launched a $1 million national ad campaign in support of the peaceful No Kings rallies on Oct. 18th.

The ads will run in over 185 local papers and The New York Times, USA Today and The Washington Post calling on Americans to “peacefully protest our false king."

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 55m

Now I know why Republicans hate Halloween so much. They're afraid of the costumes.

RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 57m

Why are we celebrating the supposed success of an immigrant when the felon is actively erasing the actual accomplishments of so many? Isn't this just a tad ironic?

The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 3h

I don’t understand why we need a “Columbus Day” when this country celebrates incompetent white men failing up and taking what isn’t theirs all year round.

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Lynn Stahl @msbtterswrth.altgov.info · 1h

What's Columbus Day? Today is Indigenous Peoples Day! It's a great day to learn about the people who nurtured and cared for this land before we destroyed it.

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 1h

I didn't know there was one.

RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 1h

Obviously. 🙄

RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 1h

I'm glad for the hostages and their families that this has finally happened. It took too long.

The Associated Press @apnews.com · 6h

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living hostages.

The Israeli military says it has taken custody of them and will transport them onward to Israel. Follow AP's live updates.

Live updates: Israel says Hamas hands over first 7 hostages to Red Cross as part of Gaza ceasefire

The key exchange follows a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war. U.S. President Donald Trump was also arriving in the region along with other leaders to discuss the U.S.-proposed deal and postwar plans.

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AltReclamation 💦 @altreclamation.altgov.info · 1h

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! Here’s a brief primer on the history of the holiday and its significance.

In the comments, feel free to share resources where folks can learn more.

www.nbcwashington.com/news/nationa...

Is Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 a federal holiday?

Here is a look at why it's called Indigenous Peoples Day, the history behind it and how people celebrate.

www.nbcwashington.com

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 1h

"Show them you're not afraid. Do it for the country. For the Constitution. For your family. For yourself. Do it for your freedom. While you still can."

This is excellent. Every Dem strategist who thinks there's risk in engaging these debates should watch it for guidance.

Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 3h

On October 18th, millions of brave Americans will stand up and peacefully protest against the authoritarian disease metastasizing under Donald Trump.

No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings. @gtconway.bsky.social

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 1h

Ummm..... if he's so upset by the shutdown, why isn't he demanding that Republicans and the felon work with the Democrats? Republicans control all three branches of the government. It's up to them to compromise, not the Dems.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h

Bessent: "No Kings means no paychecks. No paychecks and no government."

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WBUR @wbur.org · 1h

The torpedo-shaped glider — named “Redwing” — will measure water depth, temperature and salinity, and send data back to Massachusetts scientists in near-real time. It will also carry a device to detect tagged fish in the open ocean, which could shed light on migration patterns of marine animals.

Underwater robot departs Mass. on 5-year mission to circle the globe

The torpedo-shaped glider — named “Redwing” — will measure water depth, temperature and salinity, and send data back to Massachusetts scientists in near-real time. It will also carry a device to dete...

www.wbur.org

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄🐸 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 1h

The experts warned her. We all warned her.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 2h

Well, Monday, we meet again. Let’s get to it.

Kinda hard to find the juice for a peppy good morning after a weekend of fired-not-fired limbo.

How are y’all doing?

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 2h

Thanks Elon

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/h...

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