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Adopt a Pet @adoptapet.bsky.social · 2h

Ready to open your heart and home? Introducing, Stark, located in Selma, CA.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/stark-52015301/ca/selma/pinky-paws-resq-ca1071/

Stark is a American Staffordshire Terrier and Pit Bull Terrier dog, available for adoption in Selma, CA.

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Vicster @vicster.net · 5h

Anyway, I have tofu/pumpkin mac and “cheese” for dinner. Your argument tried to pack its gear and slink away, but I invited it to dinner.

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 5h

Literally none of these people are like "you know what, I understand why voters would be wary, and I'm gonna go do some public service to prove my bona fides."

And that's how you know they care about the power, not the service.

Burgess Everett @burgessev.bsky.social · 7h

Graham Platner to @daveweigel.bsky.social:
"How do you expect to win back men when you go back through somebody’s Reddit history and just pull it all out and say: ‘Oh, my God, this person has no right to ever be in politics?’"

DSCC Chair Gillibrand: “It’s up to the voters of Maine to decide.”

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Vicster @vicster.net · 5h

Why do I get the sinking feeling that the Democratic party learned absolutely nothing after Fetterman?

Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 5h

*looks directly at camera*

Bernie Sanders stands by Maine oysterman challenging Collins despite controversy

The anti-establishment ex-Marine earned plaudits from some Democrats. Now his comments risk their chances of defeating incumbent Republican senator

www.the-independent.com

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Adopt a Pet @adoptapet.bsky.social · 5h

Ready to add a little purr to your life? Say hello to, Rosita, located in Grand Junction, CO.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/rosita-70584545/co/grand-junction/claws-rescue-and-adoption-center-co236/

Rosita is a Domestic Short Hair mix cat, available for adoption in Grand Junction, CO.

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Ghostin this Hell @hoovybaby.bsky.social · 1d

Wake up, babe, the least subtle visual metaphor in history just dropped

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David Sirota @davidsirota.com · 1d

Every now and then I go back and read the Citizens United ruling to see if it is as unhinged as I thought, and every time I do that I see it is actually far more deranged than I remembered.

levernews.com/book

Supreme Court ruling: "This Court now concludes that independent expenditures, including those made by corporations, do not give rise to corruption or the appearance of corruption. That speakers may have influence over or access to elected officials does not mean that those officials are corrupt. And the appearance of influence or access will not cause the electorate to lose faith in this democracy."

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Courtney Milan @courtneymilan.com · 1d

This whole thread.

Catastrophic insurance ONLY works if you have the money to save in an HSA so that if you do have a catastrophe, you can pay the incredibly steep deductible, and also so that you can cover the cost of preventative care yourself. Otherwise it can still bankrupt you.

Robin Marty @robinmarty.com · 1d

The reality is that catastrophic insurance is in fact just paying for insurance AND paying for your care out of pocket in most cases. And making people avoid preventative care because of the cost is how you end up in that catastrophe.

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capitolhunters @capitolhunters.bsky.social · 1d

Many people are outraged that Trump is demolishing part of the White House. But of course Trump can't do it without help. It's ACECO LLC of Silver Spring MD ("full-service demolition") that is tearing down the People's House. You can call them and let them know how you feel. 1/

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Mark Lazerus @marklazerus.bsky.social · 1d

Joel Quenneville's return to Chicago last night might be the final time that the Brad Aldrich story is at the forefront of the hockey world's minds.

But we should never forget what we're moving on from.

My column: www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

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Adopt a Pet @adoptapet.bsky.social · 1d

This friend is in search of a forever home: CT Patricia (Fostered in Glastonbury, CT), located in Stormville, NY.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/ct-patricia-fostered-in-glastonbury-ct-78603143/ny/stormville/pawsafe-animal-rescue-inc-ny-ny1443/

CT Patricia (Fostered in Glastonbury, CT) is a Great Dane dog, available for adoption in Stormville, NY.

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Adopt a Pet @adoptapet.bsky.social · 1d

Step into a world of love and gentle purrs with, Brennan, located in Kennett Square, PA.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/brennan-77969346/pa/kennett-square/treetops-animal-rescue-pa501/

Brennan is a Domestic Short Hair cat, available for adoption in Kennett Square, PA.

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Adopt a Pet @adoptapet.bsky.social · 2d

Ready to add a little wag to your life? Say hello to, Luna, located in Clarks Summit, PA.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/luna-77455948/pa/clarks-summit/humane-society-of-lackawanna-county-dba-griffin-pond-animal-shelter-pa164/

Luna is a Pit Bull Terrier and Mixed Breed dog, available for adoption in Clarks Summit, PA.

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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 2d

One through line between the lawless bombing of boats in the Caribbean and shelling I-5, is the Trump administration using the U.S. military for performative stunts.

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Wes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · 2d

The fucking idiots almost killed the VP to own the libs

John Ismay @johnismay.bsky.social · 2d

An artillery shell fired during 250th anniversary celebration of the Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton on Saturday detonated prematurely over Interstate 5, damaging a California Highway Patrol vehicle on JD Vance's security detail www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...

Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say

www.nytimes.com

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Jack Carter Benjamin @jackcarterbenjamin.bsky.social · 4d

Apart from donating to support Wikipedia, I'd recommend everyone download their app.

You'd be surprised how many web searches end up leading right to Wikipedia. Instead of going through Google and all its ads and AI blegh, you can get straight to Wikipedia that way. Convenient and useful!

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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 4d

So for-profit AI companies have trained on the world's largest collaborative volunteer project and a precious free resource, to make money for their for-profit enterprises. They have crushed traffic to the volunteer project, starving it of donors and volunteers

www.404media.co/wikipedia-sa...

Wikipedia Says AI Is Causing a Dangerous Decline in Human Visitors

“With fewer visits to Wikipedia, fewer volunteers may grow and enrich the content, and fewer individual donors may support this work.”

www.404media.co

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Vicster @vicster.net · 2d

I just saw a photo of a chili charcuterie board and I am 100% here for that (meatless for me, please).

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Vicster @vicster.net · 2d

This. I have no issue with e-bikes on the greenways around here. It's the cyclists of all types (mostly the lycra-clad Chads), blazing by at high speed, putting pedestrians and pets sharing the paths at great risk. No one needs to go that fast on a quiet trail/path.

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 2d

This article about risks of e-bikes on sidewalks or narrow trails raises a real issue — a heavier bike going 22-28mph can cause much greater harm if you knock someone over. But there’s no reflection from anyone quoted about why a teenager would ride on a sidewalk
www.startribune.com/minnesota-eb...

Hit by an e-bike, she can no longer taste or smell. Cities are trying to protect pedestrians like her.

After hearing Janet Stotko’s story, the city of Hastings passed an ordinance prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks.

www.startribune.com

Vicster @vicster.net · 2d

I've had to explain this to people most of my life. They assume Oregon is blue, but the further you get off of I-5 the redder it gets (with a few exceptions, and, yes, there are/were some red areas along I-5).

Derek Powazek @fraying.bsky.social · 2d

For context, we’re only a half hour from Portland, and when we had a local Black Lives Matter protest (a dozen people on the 2-lane highway with signs), more than one yelled the n-word at us. Things get bad fast in Oregon the further you get from Portland.

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Derek Powazek @fraying.bsky.social · 2d

I’m happy to see the overwhelming numbers in big cities, but it’s these little rallies in purple/red areas that really matter, imho. People around here expect it from Portland, but when they see it in their communities, they know they’re outnumbered.

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Adopt a Pet @adoptapet.bsky.social · 2d

Introducing a special friend in need of a loving home: Patch (25-10161), located in Fort Smith, AR.

Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/cat/patch-25-10161-78727173/ar/fort-smith/kitties-and-kanines-veterinary-clinic-ar296/

Patch (25-10161) is a Domestic Short Hair cat, available for adoption in Fort Smith, AR.

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Vicster @vicster.net · 2d

I had to look at this for several minutes to determine that they were not, in fact, the same guy.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

DOOCY: What do you think about a Russia to Alaska tunnel?

SEN. JIM BANKS: Maybe it's something that's possible. I don't know. I'll defer to President Trump. I'm sure there's a reason he's raising that prospect. He's several steps ahead.

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Coach Finstock @coachfinstock.bsky.social · 2d

This isn't the Trump Shutdown this is the Epstein Shutdown and I think Dems should call it that

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

KARL: I mean, you could swear in Adelita Grijalva tomorrow, right?

MIKE JOHNSON: No, not tomorrow. We couldn't. We wouldn't.

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Vicster @vicster.net · 2d

I was debating whether to bother watching Manchester United at Liverpool but am writing cat bios for the rescue group I volunteer with, so the game is on in the background. I looked up to see them score. #WHAT #LOL

(FTR, I think play probably should have been stopped for MacAllister's head injury.)

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