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bkeithb @bkeithb.bsky.social · 5h

Israel refuses to release Gaza's Dr. Hussam Abu Safia and Dr. Marwan al-Hams in exchange deal.

Via @thecradlemedia.bsky.social (Telegram)

❗️Israel refuses to release Gaza's Dr. Hussam Abu Safia and Dr. Marwan al-Hams in exchange deal

Israel has refused to release Dr. Hussam Abu Safia and Dr. Marwan al-Hams, two senior Palestinian doctors abducted from Gaza during the war, as part of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement, a Hamas official told CNN.

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Gallifreyan Jedi @jediofgallifrey.bsky.social · 4h

the scariest thing about donald trump is the widespread belief that he is The Problem, rather than a symptom of The Problem

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Greg 📎🍉 @gregory-c-leavitt.bsky.social · 8h

Capitalism is dependent upon the threat of losing your home, livelihood, health and freedom to force you to work for someone else’s benefit. It’s a system based in terror.

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onion person @junlper.beer · 10h

these people know how extreme they are

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 6h

Way too many people still think that whatever happens to people as a result of American imperialism abroad *cough Palestine Sudan Congo cough* is acceptable, fine even, not our problem, as long as the lesser evil wins in the United States.

And it's not. I'm sorry. It's just not.

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Just Jack @just-jack-1.bsky.social · 5h

Kudos to dozens of airports across the country that are refusing to play state propaganda.

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 7h

I’m very very tired of “living in fear” being lobbed at maskwearers by people who frequently say they can’t wear one because no one else around them is.

Living in fear is ignoring science and endangering lives and your own health because you’re terrified of not fitting in.

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Jemma Forte @jemmaforte.bsky.social · 10h

1970's: CEOs earn 20 x more than average worker
2025: CEOs earn 122 x more than average worker
The richest 1% own 50% of entire country's wealth.

Obscene inequality has been normalised.

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Harlow’s Musings @harlowsmusings.bsky.social · 6h

A Statement from NPR on the Pentagon’s Press Policy⁠
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From NPR Editor in Chief Thomas Evans: ⁠
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NPR will never be party to limitations on the independence of the press and the objective, fact-based reporting of our journalists.

We will not sign the Administration's restrictive policy that asks

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YoungJay76 @jim1993.bsky.social · 6h

So it turns out "America first" actually meant "Israel first, and Argentina second" lol. Don't worry though yall, I'm sure they'll get around to fixing America some day

Just like Britain

Always traitors and treasonous

Glazing the ZioNazi Mafia

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 9h

NEW: Jim Jordan wants to question Jack Smith about his search of Mar-a-Lago, but Merrick Garland executed that search months before Jack Smith was even appointed. One of several lies in this letter demanding Jack Smith's testimony. judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

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Fifty Shades of Whey @fiftyshadesofwhey.bsky.social · 6h

Remember when the billionaires accelerated the fascism because Americans started waking up about a lot of systemic issues about capitalism after Trump 1.0, and then about healthcare after the pandemic, and then police brutality after George Floyd, and then Israel after 10/7?

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Just Jill 💖 @just-jillg.bsky.social · 1d

While they make cuts and rollbacks to anything “climate” related, the future will continue to look grim for future generations.
Denying or ignoring won’t make it go away.
#ClimateChange
#ProtectOurPlanet

www.abc.net.au/news/science...

Planet's first climate tipping point already reached: international study

An international report from climate scientists suggests tipping points for coral reefs have been reached, putting them at risk of dieback.

www.abc.net.au

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🧛‍♀️🎃~Bindi~🎃🧛‍♀️ @bindiatthebeach.bsky.social · 15h

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NO WEIMAR → NO REICH @sma99.bsky.social · 8h

You cannot rely on hospitalization and MD records to track COVID. Doing so assumes that criteria for treating and admitting COVID cases has been rock steady when the exact opposite is true

People actively REFUSE to admit it's COVID and tolerate constant sickness now. #s are higher than they appear.

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Mack Butterfield @mack2114.bsky.social · 12h

Taco changed his mind after accepting substantial bribes.

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DM Skywalker @dmskywalker.bsky.social · 12h

Is the economy crashing a recession indicator?

Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 12h

“Once rare, 7-year car loans are fast becoming the norm. They’re often the only way buyers can afford new rides, with average sale prices surging 28% in 5 years to approach $50k.”

Designed-in car dependency, surging car prices, longer loan periods with more interest.

Sound like “freedom” to you?

Cars are so expensive that buyers need 7-year loans

Once rare, seven-year car loans are fast becoming the norm. They’re often the only way buyers can afford new rides, with average auto prices nearing $50,000.

www.seattletimes.com

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The General Goodsman @generalstoreman.bsky.social · 18h

I love it when zionist bring up land back in America as if that would be a bad thing. Please, by all means, see their anti-colonial struggles as one in the same. Please do highlight how you're not different from manifest destiny in the slightest

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Ahhhhh @nerdjpg.com · 15h

Maybe if you think harder it will come to you

PaulheadleyNBA @paulheadleynba.bsky.social · 1d

It boggles my mind that the hammer and sickle is considered a socially acceptable symbol, but then braindead people probably find history difficult to digest.

Kaz ☭ 🇵🇸 @kaz01.bsky.social · 1d

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Dave Weigel @daveweigel.bsky.social · 14h

Went to the DC exurbs to write about a growing political trend — citizens who don’t want more data centers, and are looking for politicians who’ll help.

Locally they’re getting help from both parties. At higher level, Rs are resolutely pro-data center and Ds are conflicted. t.co/Ir0QW8FUey

https://www.semafor.com/article/10/13/2025/as-electricity-bills-rise-candidates-in-both-parties-blame-data-centers

t.co

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paulalj.bsky.social @paulalj.bsky.social · 13h

The goal of Bezos is to destroy mainstream media. He isn’t upset. He is a greedy Nazi pig.

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TheOptimisticCynic @theoptimisticcynic.bsky.social · 13h

Just as he intended.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h

GREER: I think China realizes they've overstepped

CNBC: You think they realize they overstepped? Their statement says 'if forced to fight, China will fight to the end'

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🏳️‍⚧️ Amms 🏳️‍⚧️ @ammsland.bsky.social · 17h

Just joined the Greens!
Proud to be another hopeful member working towards real change. The momentum is building, and more people are joining every day!
@Zack Polanski represents the kind of leadership we need - someone who offers genuine hope for our future
#GreenParty #ZackPolanski

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 13h

Farmers grow what they grow because of farm policy.

We don’t need all the soy and corn that we grow, but those are the commodities that receive subsidies and markets.

If we want something better, if we want to heal the Earth and grow food, now is the time to do it.

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