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NOTUS @notus.com · 2h

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes sent a demand letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday, calling for the immediate swearing in of Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva following her special election win last month.

Arizona AG Threatens Legal Action If Adelita Grijalva Isn’t Sworn In Immediately

“You and your staff have provided ever-shifting, unsatisfactory, and sometimes absurd stories as to why Ms. Grijalva has not been sworn in,” Kris Mayes wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

www.notus.org

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 6h

As another Jewish woman in the industry, I can clear this up: It's due to her being an asshole.

Justin Baragona @justinbaragona.bsky.social · 7h

Fox News host Emily Compagno claims that the backlash to Bari Weiss being named CBS News editor-in-chief is due to her being Jewish:

"This kind of thing would make me laugh if there was not an antisemitic thread in there."

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Jared Rizzi @jaredrizzi.bsky.social · 11m

The House Republican coalition to prevent the release of the Epstein files is razor thin but depends on members exactly like Mills

Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 1h

Cory Mills, boy I dunno

www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/14/j...

Judge grants ex-girlfriend restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills

A Florida judge said Rep. Cory Mills had cyberstalked an ex-girlfriend and barred the lawmaker from going near her residence or workplace or referencing her on social media.

www.orlandosentinel.com

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Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 16m

"People often ask me what journalism I trust. So today I’m handing out letter grades to some major players." —Mark Jacob. www.stopthepresses.news/p/im-handing...

I’m handing out pro-democracy grades to the media

The Guardian gets an A, the NY Times gets a C, CBS gets an F

www.stopthepresses.news

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 13m

…Which is a direct violation of the First Amendment by fascist Sec. Rubio.

Fidel Castro would be proud of Little Marco.

Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 15m

The State Department said that it has revoked the visas of foreign nationals who had spoken out against Charlie Kirk. Senior officials within the department said they would move to deny or rescind visas for individuals who had criticized Kirk, this is a direct violations of the First Amendment.

US revokes visas for six foreigners over comments made about Charlie Kirk's death

The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it had revoked the visas of six foreigners over social media comments made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

www.reuters.com

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 1h

Grab a drink & join us when @juliefrancella.com makes her first appearance here! We'll be at the bar in just a few minutes on great stations like Progressive Voices Radio!
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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 5h

Today’s “News On Tap” has the flavor of wisdom with a bright, positive feeling, as we head towards the #NoKings rallies. We've got news on the shutdown, Trumps war on U.S., media news & more. Read up & get informed!
www.thepoliticsbar.com/p/news-on-ta...

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The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 4h

With the upcoming #NoKings rallies, & in the shadow of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it's important than ever to learn from our history, & make wise choices. So it's perfect that @juliefrancella.com is stopping by bar tonight to talk with us. Tune in!
www.thepoliticsbar.com

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Julie (Aakadewin-O Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com · 3h

Catch me tonight on the latest episode of The Politics Bar with @silversmith1.bsky.social and @jodyhamilton.bsky.social

The Politics Bar @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social · 4h

With the upcoming #NoKings rallies, & in the shadow of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, it's important than ever to learn from our history, & make wise choices. So it's perfect that @juliefrancella.com is stopping by bar tonight to talk with us. Tune in!
www.thepoliticsbar.com

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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 2h

Once again, it is Slate Money “Money Talks” season. If you have an Econ / tech / finance / business book comjng out, let me know and we can maybe interview you for the pod!

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 5h

You'll love her at @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social tonight too, we hope. We'll se ya there tonight!

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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 7h

Very sad news…

The incredible D’Angelo has died.

A pioneer of the neo-soul movement, he was 51.

His musical legacy continues to have a massive impact today.

This means that his son, Michael, has lost both his mother, Angie Stone, and his father within just a matter of months.

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Joe Sudbay @joesudbay.bsky.social · 7h

From @msignorile.bsky.social:

The GOP has only brought enormous attention to #NoKings protests

That's good, because the corporate media is doing a terrible job

open.substack.com/pub/signoril...

The GOP has only brought enormous attention to No Kings protests

That's good, because the corporate media is doing a terrible job.

open.substack.com

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Eric Deggans @edeggans.bsky.social · 7h

Wow. D’Angleo is gone. Cancer sucks. https://loom.ly/mcIOFt4

D’Angelo, Grammy-Winning R&B Icon, Dies at 51

The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life, his family said.

www.hollywoodreporter.com

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Gremliny Nussboo @emilynussbaum.bsky.social · 7h

No Kings is such a smart, simple, easily understood and short enough to put in a sign slogan & that is RARE

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 7h

In 50 Years, the Republican Party
has gone from "I am not a crook"
to "a crook is not a crook."

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 7h

President Obama endorses Prop 50 — the California redistricting effort:

"California, the whole nation is counting on you."

"Democracy is on the ballot Nov. 4. Republicans want to steal enough seats in Congress to rig the next election and wield unchecked power for two more years."

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 7h

Thanks, @admflagurl38.bsky.social! They should also join @halsparks.com for his great shows!

Tonight at @thepoliticsbar.bsky.social, @jodyhamilton.bsky.social & I will have Prof. @juliefrancella.com, to talk about Indigenous Peoples' Day & the #NoKings rallies.

Join us at The Politics Bar tonight!

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Andrea B/admflagurl38 @admflagurl38.bsky.social · 8h

JOIN @jodyhamilton.bsky.social @silversmith1.bsky.social for their podcast The Political Bar redcircle.com/shows/from-t...

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Listen to The Politics Bar on RedCircle

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 7h

D’Angelo, the neo-soul trailblazer and modern visionary whose three albums were all heralded as classic works of art, has died at age 51.

Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 8h

@muellershewrote.com Yes, it's nearly identical. And it has the same problems all similar agreements between those two sides have had. Meaning this isn't a peace deal. It's just another temporary cease fire.

Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 8h

Isn’t this the same deal Biden and Harris brokered before they left office?

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 10h

Behold the National Neckgina.

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Shawn "Smith" Peirce @silversmith1.bsky.social · 8h

Former Law Clerk To Clarence Thomas Issues Dire Warning About Supreme Court’s Anti-Constitutional Agenda
www.thedailybeast.com/clarence-tho...

Clarence Thomas Clerk Issues Dire Warning About Supreme Court’s Agenda

Legal scholar Caleb Nelson is worried about the “pro-president” direction the Supreme Court seems to be moving toward.

www.thedailybeast.com

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 8h

Isn’t this the same deal Biden and Harris brokered before they left office?

Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 10h

Behold the National Neckgina.

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Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth @elfreth.house.gov · 9h

We’re nearly two weeks into the Republican shutdown, and I’m diving deeper into why this health care fight is so important at this moment with the executive director of Health Care Voter and founder of Voices for Health Care Action @laurapackard.com.

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HuffPost @huffpost.com · 9h

The former president accused Republicans of trying to "steal enough seats in Congress to rig the next election" by gerrymandering Democrats out of power.

Obama Warns GOP Wants To 'Steal' 2026 Election In Ad For California Redistricting

The former president accused Republicans of trying to "steal enough seats in Congress to rig the next election" by gerrymandering Democrats out of power.

www.huffpost.com

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