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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 10h

(Also, this may be satire, as I can't find the source.)

Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 12h

Apparently we're more literate than we're supposed to be. Can't be having that; that causes things like independent thought.

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 1d

On H2A visas, farm labor, and low key human trafficking. Undocumented labor can leave: whereas H2A, can force someone here on a legal visa into abuse & enslavement. It's 24min, but extremely informative and worth the listen.

ICE Raids Are Only Half The Story

YouTube video by Farm to Taber

youtu.be

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Michael Ian Black @michaelianblack.bsky.social · 2d

I’m not sure we qualify as a news show, but I’ll take it! If you haven’t checked out “Have I Got News For You” on CNN, we’re fully ridiculous - oh wait, maybe we ARE a new show.

Ardy @ardyb.bsky.social · 2d

Best new shows for a 2nd year. Belly laughs!!! Just don't cut this season short!!

@michaelianblack.bsky.social

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 3d

United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, flanked by Trump's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, get loudly booed in Tel Aviv, Israel as they praise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Witkoff tries to praise Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, but has a hard time finishing his thought because of booing

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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 3d

RIP

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 3d

Here's another momentary science break for your feed.

🔊 Listen Now: Doing Science at the Edge of the Earth

Short Wave on NPR One | 13:15

one.npr.org

Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 3d

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 4d

A restraining order was issued YESTERDAY by a federal judge barring detention of journalists in this district unless they refuse to reposition themselves and are given adequate time to do so, or there’s probable cause they’ve committed a crime.

Heartland Signal @heartlandsignal.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 4d

NEWS: "Donald Trump is a pedophile who routinely raped young girls."

MAGA: "So boring."

NEWS: "Donald Trump is allowing Qatar to build an air force base in Idaho.”

MAGA: “This is IMMORAL! What an outrage!!! I will not stand for this wicked behavior!!!”

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 4d

Here'sa momentary technology break in the midst of your sociopolitical doomscrolling.

NASA's Lunar Electric Rover rolls across Arizona | Space photo of the day for Oct. 9, 2025

The vehicle could help make hard-to-reach places on the moon more accessible to exploration.

www.space.com

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 4d

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *ahem* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 4d

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

www.upi.com

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize - UPI.com

twp.ai

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 5d

I feel like a broken record, but I have to keep saying it over and over again: a farmer bailout won’t do much of anything because the market is gone. There will be no incentive to plant next year.

The bailout will help payoff farmer debt to the banks. That’s all.

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 6d

Soooooo....

... how's your day?

Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 6d

IT. IS. STARTING.

Oh. Wait. It's back on. Nevermind.

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 7d

Somebody might want to check and see if MTG has been replaced by a.... scratch that, let's just let it happen.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with the GOP on Obamacare, calling to avoid premium hikes

Greene said she's "not a fan" of Obamacare but complained that her "own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE" if Congress ignores the issue.

www-nbcnews-com.cdn.ampproject.org

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 8d

And once you're in between, it's exponentially harder to find a home, even with a full time job.

Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 8d

One of a number of ideas to help those without housing. Most of us in the States are just a few months and one unexpected substantial bill (often medical) away from not having a home. www.npr.org/2025/10/06/n...

An unusual 'village' aims to help people leave long-term homelessness for good

Chronic homelessness is at a record high, but there's a shortage of housing, rehab and mental health treatment. One ambitious program in Utah is finding a way to offer all that plus jobs.

www.npr.org

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 13d

Goodnight, Jane. Godspeed.

Hail the Traveler.

Jane Goodall, famed primatologist and conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the most prolific primatologist of a generation, has died. She was 91 years old.

abcnews-go-com.cdn.ampproject.org

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 14d

Mike Johnson continues to refuse to swear in a Democrat who won in a landslide.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 14d

If you live in:

South Dakota
Louisiana
West Virginia
Wyoming
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alaska

Call your right wing Senator and ask them why they're pushing to increase their constituents healthcare prices so much.

Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 14d

If you live in these states, your ACA premiums are about to jump:

SD - Up 235% LA - Up 150% WV - Up 387% WY - Up 382% TN - Up 320% MS - Up 314% AK - Up 346%

Republicans are fighting to make sure this happens to their own constituents.

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 14d

A few minutes into his speech and Kegsbteath was already promoting his book.

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 16d

Not sure of the context here. I pulled this from a friend on FB, where I "liked* it before "reposting" it.

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 16d

Heartbroken by news of yet another senseless act of violence this morning at a house of worship. No American should ever fear for their safety - least of all when gathering peacefully to pray - and yet tragedies like this have become frequent.

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Seantaclaus @seantaclaus.bsky.social · 16d

"REV was founded by Taino Lopez and Alexander Mehr and spent recent years buying up distressed retail ventures including Dress Barn, Franklin Mint, Linens ‘N Things, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Pier 1 Imports, RadioShack, and Stein Mart."

Wow. Yet not surprised.

Feds Say Company That Bought RadioShack Was Running $112 Million Ponzi Scheme

RadioShack deserved better.

gizmodo.com