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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 22d

People laughing at this don't seem to realize how perilous this is. Now he can call anyone a member of Antifa. This will be his justification for disappearing more people off the streets and sending them to God knows where.

Be very careful when joking about this!

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Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

Cody Balmer agreed to a plea deal that will see him serve 25 to 50 years in prison.

Arsonist Pleads Guilty In Attack On Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Residence

Cody Balmer agreed to a plea deal that will see him serve 25 to 50 years in prison.

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 2h

Legal expert David Noll talks about the growing threats to American democracy, the rise of authoritarianism, and how Trump’s second term agenda could erode the rule of law. He unpacks the dangers of state-sponsored vigilantism, election subversion, and the weaponization of the legal system.

Is Trump Planning a Military Takeover? | Professor David Noll

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Progress Texas @progresstexas.bsky.social · 11h

We're proud to present the FIRST full-length interview with Austin State Rep. Gina Hinojosa upon today's announcement that she's running for Governor! Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
@ginafortexas.bsky.social

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Gina Hinojosa @ginafortexas.bsky.social · 12h

I’m running for governor.

For over a decade, Greg Abbott has made it easier for billionaires to profit while hardworking Texans struggle to afford groceries, housing, and healthcare.

But together, we can make Texas work for Texans again.

Join us: ginafortexas.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 20h

Jeffries: "I remind all of these corrupt individuals, these sycophants -- the statute of limitations is five years. The American people want accountability, deserve accountability, and will get accountability."

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 4h

I like Gina Hinojosa.

Democratic State Rep. Gina Hinojosa has announced her candidacy for governor of Texas. She is the sixth person to announce a campaign to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott.

FULL INTERVIEW: Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa announces run for governor

YouTube video by CBS Austin

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8h

Q: A judge in Florida issued a restraining order against Cory Mills for threatening and harassing his ex-girlfriend. Do you think this is an ethical violation?

MIKE JOHNSON: I have not heard or looked into the details of that. I've been a little busy.

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 7h

“He’s been a faithful colleague here.” Johnson said. “Let’s talk about some things that are really serious."

“It is abhorrent that apparently Speaker Johnson doesn’t think that domestic violence is ‘serious,’” posted Madison Andrus, spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

‘Faithful colleague’: Mike Johnson dismisses question about abuse allegations against Cory Mills

Johnson's remarks came after a Judge issued a restraining order against Mills regarding one girlfriend, months after a police investigation involving another.

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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 7h

As the shutdown enters its third week, the Office and Management and Budget said Tuesday it’s preparing to “batten down the hatches” with more reductions in force to come. https://to.pbs.org/4q2UXiu

How Trump and budget chief Vought are making this government shutdown unlike any other

The president calls budget chief Russ Vought the “grim reaper,” and Vought has seized on the opportunity to fund Trump's priorities, paying the military while slashing jobs in health, education, the s...

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 7h

Excellent choice!

Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 7h

Full Video: The State of the United States: A Conversation with Jack Smith

Andrew Weissmann interviews the former Special Prosecutor

The State of the United States: A Conversation with Jack Smith

YouTube video by UCL Laws

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 7h

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith is the only federal prosecutor ever to indict a U.S. president. He recently sat down with MSNBC analyst and former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann for a wide-ranging conversation — his first major interview since Trump’s second term.

Here is a snippet:

See it: Prosecutor who indicted Trump on Jan 6 case, Trump revenge tour & MAGA ‘patronage’ at DOJ

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Adelita for Congress @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social · 22h

Speaker Johnson, you ready to swear me in?

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 19h

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#MusicChallenge
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15 - Everybody, everything or everywhere in title

"People Everywhere" Khruangbin

Khruangbin - People Everywhere | Live From Austin City Limits TV

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 21h

Alex Jones's bid to SCOTUS to overturn his $1.5 Billion in defamation and punitive damages has come to an end, with the Court rejecting Jones's appeal on First Amendment grounds. Adam Klasfeld joins Popok to put the ruling in a bigger context of a fight that's broken out within the DOJ leadership.

SCOTUS PUTS AN END to Trump DOJ Civil War

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 22h

What did I miss?

Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 1d

How about some more Baby Osmonds to lift your spirits?

"Whispering Hope" The Osmond Brothers

The Osmond Brothers Whispering Hope

YouTube video by The Little Osmonds Fan

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 1d

I despise this little man.

Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 1d

Aww. Well, I was operating the video camera, so it probably wouldn't be in focus. 😂

Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 1d

Heh. I wonder if that is still on record somewhere at the Austin Film Society or something. That could be funny.

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

Reading that cretin Alex Jones was put on blast by the conservative Supreme Court and "Dr. Phil" has had to declare bankruptcy on the same day? What an embarrassment of riches! Only one other breaking news story about another odious man would make things better.
www.rawstory.com/dr-phil-trum...

Dr Phil faces 'total collapse' after MAGA alignment backfires massively: report

Dr. Phil McGraw's attempt to transition from daytime television personality to a politically aligned media mogul during Donald Trump's second presidential term has been marked by spectacular failure a...

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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 1d

Hey Lindsey, do you remember when Eddie Walker wanted to make a public access news and politics talk show like Alex Jones's public access show? I think it was you he had come over to record. I refused to go on camera. No way was I doing something like that for posterity.
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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 1d

The court did not explain the denial.

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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Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 1d

😄 He was a Hurricane Harvey refugee and has a large white patch on his shoulder from an infection he had when he was rescued.

Laura Kay @sallyatticum.bsky.social · 1d

“In less than 24 hours, Texas National Guardsmen mobilized for the Federal Protection Mission” “The speed of the response necessitated a concurrent validation process, during which we identified a small group of service members who were not in compliance and have been replaced.”

Texas Guardsmen pulled from Chicago for failing standards compliance

Some Texas National Guardsman were pulled from a Chicago deployment for not being in compliance with the military's validation process.

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