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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 1h

Bring as many American flags to No Kings as you can.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1h

Scalise refers to No Kings as the "Hate America Rally"

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Leah Millis @leahmillis.bsky.social · 15h

The @chicago.suntimes.com photographer who risked their personal health and safety to take this photograph is Anthony Vazquez. Please credit photographers and media outlets. In this age of misinformation, a photo with no context could be anything at all.

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 16h

Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.

Photo from Chicago: DHS militarized agent holding a gun up directly in someone’s face as the victim has their hands up, pleading for them not to shoot.

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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 1d

I can’t help but think today about how many young people were savaged on social media, branded as anti-semites and abandoned by their schools for daring to call for a ceasefire. I remember saying that it was the first time I can remember that calling for ceasefire was regarded as a hostile demand.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 4d

Why has Dominion Voting Systems been settling defamation lawsuits with Trump allies who falsely claimed the company stole the 2020 election?

Because Dominion has just been bought by a company run by a former GOP election official.

Be warned.

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 2d

FYI, I will be blocking any accounts I see sharing AI video. And I recommend others do the same.

Take it as a reminder/warning to check sources before you share a post.

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Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙 @kellyamangan.bsky.social · 2d

In case you aren’t aware, any video you see with the label “Sora” is A.I. generated. It’s fake.

Do NOT make or share #AI videos. It contributes to misinformation, and to a larger culture of disrespect for truth and disregard of reality.

Plus it enriches capitalist techbros raping the planet.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 2d

Sources say the 28-year-old was killed by members of Israel-linked 'militia' fighting Hamas in the Sabra neighbourhood.

Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi shot dead in Gaza City clashes

Sources say the 28-year-old was killed by members of Israel-linked 'militia' fighting Hamas in the Sabra neighbourhood.

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Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social · 3d

These birds are a small glimpse into the world of Sun, Moon, and Star, my upcoming picture book with Holiday House 📚, being published on Feb. 24, 2026.

I’ve poured so much heart into this story, and I can’t wait to share the cover with you soon. 💛

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Shirley Ng-Benitez @shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social · 3d

Lovely, Nancy! Can't wait!!

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Coasterinoregon @coasterinoregon.bsky.social · 3d

Was not prepared for this loss🥲
Condolences to all who loved her

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Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 3d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
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Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 3d

A giant talent.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 3d

Terribly sad news about one of the greats. Diane Keaton has died at 79.
people.com/diane-keaton...

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79. Keaton was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 4d

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Trump Administration Lays Off Dozens of C.D.C. Officials

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 4d

After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 4d

Today is a travel day, tomorrow is the Warwick Children's Book Festival! I'm really excited to be a part of this big event with so many wonderful authors and illustrators. If you are nearby, I hope to see you there! #kidlit www.warwickchildrensbookfestival.org

Flyer for the Warwick Children's Book Festival. October 12th 11am-4pm Warwick Valley Middle School 225 West Street, Warwick, NY 10990 Free Admission. Plus, read to the therapy dogs and a concert at noon. Proudly presented by Albert Wisner Public Library and sponsored by Glenn P. and Susan D. Dickes Art is a sweet collage landscape of homes and hills and cars with an autumn sky

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.bsky.social · 4d

Where do I get a frog hat for the big protest?

Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 5d

Frogtifa

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Black Aziz Anansi @blackazizanansi.blacksky.app · 5d

Yoooo what the fuckk!?!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5d

Qatar gave Trump the luxury 747 that he wanted and now we are LETTING THEM BUILD A MILITARY BASE ON US SOIL

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Adam Parkhomenko @adamparkhomenko.bsky.social · 5d

We’re doing what?!

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

WWWWWWWTTTTTTTTTFFFFFFFFF!!! bsky.app/profile/atru...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."

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Shirley Ng-Benitez @shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social · 5d

Every minute of the day is another 😳🤯

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Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 5d

A reminder: NEXT week I will be offering "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities," online via @highlightsfound.bsky.social, October 14 and 16, recording available, and resources included. $59

See the screenshot below for details or go here: www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...

Banner graphic for "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities."

October 14 and 16, 7-8:15 PM Eastern

with Harold Underdown

Workshop details:

Another reminder, because I think this is going to be very useful, and I don't want anyone who would benefit to miss it: NEXT week is when I will be offering "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, and Opportunities," online via The Highlights Foundation, on the evenings of October 14 and 16, with a recording available, and resources included. $59
On Tuesday, I'll be covering:
--different kinds of change in publishing, from fads to trends to market shifts, and how to respond to them
--how to do your own research into trends
--a short history of market shifts in children's publishing, from circa 1960 to today
--a look at the big market shift of this century
On Thursday, I'll move on to:
--the trends! from picture books to young adult, fiction and nonfiction
--the changes in publishing from outside of it, mainly
--diverse voices and banned books,
--technology, and especially AI

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

All to cover up the Epstein files.

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