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✨SadieMae✨ @sadiemaetn.bsky.social · Mar 2

Zelensky signed a ceasefire agreement with Putin in 2019. Three years later, Putin launched his full-scale invasion. So, signing another ceasefire, along with giving up mineral rights, with no security guarantees feels like suicide for Ukrainians.
#PutinOwnsTrump #PutinsPuppets

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WIRED @wired.com · 1h

Protesting this weekend? Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy.

How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance

Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 58m

Far-right U.S. influencer Candace Owens lost her bid to enter Australia after the country's highest court backed the government's decision to deny her a visa over concerns she could 'incite discord' in the community reut.rs/4n8o69w

Far-right US influencer Candace Owens loses legal fight to enter Australia

Owens applied for a visa to undertake a speaking tour in November 2024.

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Politico @politico.com · 22h

EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.

Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

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✨SadieMae✨ @sadiemaetn.bsky.social · 4m

A Supreme Court ruling on voting rights could boost Republicans’ redistricting efforts - NPR
Are we kissing our voting rights goodbye?

✨SadieMae✨ @sadiemaetn.bsky.social · 16h

actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

Stop Media Consolidation. Stop the Paramount-Warner Bros Merger.

Add your name to demand that the FCC and DOJ protect our democratic information ecosystem. Journalism must serve the people — not just powerful business interests.

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✨SadieMae✨ @sadiemaetn.bsky.social · 17h

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'Citizens United 2.0': GOP Pushing a Pair of Supreme Court Cases That Would Further Legalize Bribery | Common Dreams

A pair of Supreme Court cases pushed by Republicans and the Trump administration are aimed at "incinerating any remaining deterrents to pay-to-play corruption," writes journalist David Sirota.

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✨SadieMae✨ @sadiemaetn.bsky.social · 17h

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'These Are Murders': Trump Condemned After Bombing Yet Another Boat Off Venezuelan Coast | Common Dreams

President Trump orders lethal military strike on boat off Venezuela coast, claiming it was involved in drug trafficking. Legal experts condemn the action.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 21h

In a WIN for Indiana students, a federal court denies the state's request to dismiss a pro-voting lawsuit challenging a ban on the use of student IDs for voting. The court said pro-voting groups have reasonably shown that the law was motivated by unconstitutional intentional age discrimination.

🚨 Count US IN v. Morales

Learn more.

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NPR @npr.org · 20h

Larry Ellison has a lower profile than other tech billionaires, but his influence over media is about to be immense. His family's empire could soon own CBS, Paramount, CNN and TikTok. n.pr/478XSOb

Who is Larry Ellison, the billionaire Trump friend who's part of the TikTok takeover?

Larry Ellison has a lower profile than other tech billionaires, but his influence over media is about to be immense. His family's empire could soon own CBS, Paramount, CNN and TikTok.

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✨SadieMae✨ @sadiemaetn.bsky.social · 18h

Is this going to be the new rules that our military can just blowup anything they want.

✨SadieMae✨ @sadiemaetn.bsky.social · 18h

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He’s a drunk and needs to be fired. We the people have a right to truthful reporting and transparency.

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✨SadieMae✨ @sadiemaetn.bsky.social · 19h

October 18 is a day to stand tall against tyranny. No Crowns. No Thrones. #NoKings. Join the movement—find a No Kings Day protest near you and make your voice heard. nokings.org