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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 2h

How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight

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How Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez primed the Democratic Party for a shutdown fight | CNN Politics

In March, six days after Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and nine of his colleagues voted with Republicans to keep the government open, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Rep. Alexandria ...

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 2h

The top 40 Biblical principles which Donald Trump and the MAGA movement are striving to violate

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The top 40 Biblical principles which Donald Trump and the MAGA movement are striving to violate

Scholars of the teachings of the Judeo-Christian Scriptures who have followed the MAGA movement have found more than 40 teachings which confirm it is Satanic at its core. That is, in the language of t...

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 3h

Busted: Trump official revealed rampant corruption before the president fired him

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Busted: Trump official revealed rampant corruption before the president fired him

Former Federal Trade Commission member Alvaro Bedoya told the New Republic that he encountered extensive finagling of government systems and the free market before President Donald Trump fired him thi...

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 3h

Obama warns that Republicans want to 'rig' next year's election in horrowing ad

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Obama warns that Republicans want to 'rig' next year's election in horrowing ad

Former President Barack Obama tells voters that "Democracy is on the ballot November 4" ahead of critical vote on Proposition 50.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 3h

Obama warns that Republicans want to 'rig' next year's election in horrowing ad

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Obama warns that Republicans want to 'rig' next year's election in horrowing ad

Former President Barack Obama tells voters that "Democracy is on the ballot November 4" ahead of critical vote on Proposition 50.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 3h

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Here's the Truth About Trump's 'Peace Plan' for Gaza

The US allowed Netanyahu to create four key loopholes in the deal to ensure Israel can continue its Gaza genocide – regardless of the 'ceasefire' agreement.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 3h

We 'have a hot mess in this country': Former Republican blasts Trump in scathing op-ed

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We 'have a hot mess in this country': Former Republican blasts Trump in scathing op-ed

What are the No Kings protests about?It’s a natural question if one has never been to a large protest. I’ve seen many of my friends on the right, especially after the first No Kings protests in June, ...

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 7h

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Don’t Blame the Democrats for Trump’s Revenge Tour

Defending Trump’s lawfare as just deserts misremembers what actually happened.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 7h

What to know about Oct. 18 "No Kings" protests

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What to know about Oct. 18 "No Kings" protests

The protests will occur during the government shutdown.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 8h

Young Republicans demand leaders involved in "vile" racist chat resign

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Young Republicans demand leaders involved in "vile" racist chat resign

"Such behavior is disgraceful, unbecoming of any Republican," the Young Republicans said.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 8h

Microplastics are everywhere. You can do one simple thing to avoid them.

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Microplastics are everywhere. You can do one simple thing to avoid them.

The biggest sources of microplastics have one thing in common: Heat.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 22h

American Soybean Farmers Sold Out by Trump While Argentina Gets Bailed Out

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American Soybean Farmers Sold Out by Trump While Argentina Gets Bailed Out | Common Dreams

"The farm economy is suffering," says the head of the American Soybean Association, "while our competitors supplant the United States in the biggest soybean import market in the world.”

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 23h

Trump's mass firings strike a hammer blow against Americans with disabilities

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Opinion | Trump's mass firings strike a hammer blow against Americans with disabilities

The GOP once supported special education programs. Recent dismissals at the Education Department put an end to that support.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 23h

D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B and soul star, dies at 51 after pancreatic cancer diagnosis

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D'Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B and soul star, dies at 51 after pancreatic cancer diagnosis — NBC News

The singer came of age in the 1990s with his debut album

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

Gaza in turmoil: Hamas and militias clash amid executions in bid to 'restore order'

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Gaza in turmoil: Hamas and militias clash amid executions in bid to 'restore order'

Sources Affiliated With Hamas Claimed That the Group Seeks to Tighten Its Control and Is Acting Against 'Criminals and Collaborators.' On Monday, Footage Emerged Showing a Public Execution in Gaza Cit...

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

From Fani Willis To Letitia James: How Trump’s Allies Weaponize the Law Against Black Women [Op-Ed]

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From Fani Willis To Letitia James: How Trump’s Allies Weaponize the Law Against Black Women [Op-Ed]

There is a calibrated campaign to strike fear into Black women who dared to occupy power, to question a powerful, corrupt, racist white man, and to hold the pillars of justice and policy.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money

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Judge accuses Homeland Security of bullying states into accepting conditions to get FEMA money

A federal judge in Rhode Island has accused the Trump administration of trying to “bully” states into accepting conditions that require them to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get disa...

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

US Consumers Paying the Most for Tariffs: Wall Street Giant’s Report Exposes Trump Lies

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US Consumers Paying the Most for Tariffs: Wall Street Giant’s Report Exposes Trump Lies | Common Dreams

New research from Goldman Sachs reveals US consumers bear 55% of Trump's trade war costs, despite claims tariffs are paid by foreigners.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

Washington state waters down child abuse law after pressure from Trump administration

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Washington state waters down child abuse law after pressure from Trump administration

Following lawsuits from the DOJ and local bishops, Washington will no longer require faith leaders to report child abuse admissions made during confession.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

'It's Not A Peace Deal': BBC Expert Delivers Brutal Reality Check To Donald Trump Over Gaza

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'It's Not A Peace Deal': BBC Expert Delivers Brutal Reality Check To Donald Trump Over Gaza

Jeremy Bowen said the accord signed by the president was "almost devoid of content".

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

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Hamas carries out public executions — just hours after signing peace treaty with Israel

The graphic footage shows eight badly beaten, blindfolded men kneeling in the street before each is shot dead by Hamas gunmen in front of a cheering crowd.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

12 brutal birds of prey photos that capture their deadly power, grace and majesty

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12 brutal birds of prey photos that capture their deadly power, grace and majesty | Discover Wildlife

Stunning images reveal the raw power and regal beauty of nature’s most formidable aerial predators.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

Is He Lying or Crazy? Does It Matter?

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Is He Lying or Crazy? Does It Matter?

Living in the world the president dreams up.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

I Don’t Want to Stop Believing in America’s Decency

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I Don’t Want to Stop Believing in America’s Decency

I want to feel, as Walt Whitman did, that America and democracy are inextricable.

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Rene Rentie @rscnl.bsky.social · 1d

America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy

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America Is Sliding Toward Illiteracy

Declining standards and low expectations are destroying American education.

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