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Jen Taub @jentaub.bsky.social · 13h

It’s the inequality

Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15h

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Read that back.

When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 10h

The only way we save our country is through our numbers.

Trump and MAGA don't have the majority, not even close.

Overwhelm them with numbers. Resist everywhere. They are too reckless, incompetent, and self-destructive.

Also, divide and conquer. Many fissures, especially around Epstein.

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Polling USA @usapolling.bsky.social · 20h

NYC - Mayoral Poll:

Bronx:
🔵 Mamdani: 39%
🟢 Cuomo: 36%
🔴 Sliwa: 19%

Queens:
🔵 Mamdani: 40%
🟢 Cuomo: 31%
🔴 Sliwa: 20%

Brooklyn:
🔵 Mamdani: 54%
🟢 Cuomo: 33%
🔴 Sliwa: 9%

Manhattan:
🔵 Mamdani: 51%
🟢 Cuomo: 31%
🔴 Sliwa: 9%

S. Island:
🟢 Cuomo: 40%
🔴 Sliwa: 34%
🔵 Mamdani: 21%

Quinnipiac / Oct 7, 2025

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NPR @npr.org · 16h

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled

A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 13h

This is great...and describes a bunch of Establishment Democrats as well.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A5G...

Weekend Update: Concerned New Yorker Rhonda LaCenzo on Zohran Mamdani - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

www.youtube.com

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 15h

In non-apocalyptic sports news, if you had told me my injury-riddled, utterly depleted Niners would be 4-2 at the beginning of the season, I'd take it.

Without Fred Warner, though, no chance of doing anything this season. Just play the youth and invest in an O-line, finally.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 15h

Reverend David Black, the senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, was praying at the armed agents above him before being shot in the head with a pepper ball at least twice and falling to his knees.

Black said he could hear ICE laughing. trib.al/9Nstfnp

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 16h

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 18h

🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 16h

Follow ups and not tolerating lies and bullshit.

Imagine if corporate media did this for 10 years.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23h

STEPHANOPOULOS: Did Tom Homan give the $50,000 back?

VANCE: He did not take a bribe. It's a ridiculous smear

STEPHANOPOULOS: You didn't answer the question

VANCE: Did he accept $50,000? I'm sure that in the course of Homan's life, he's been paid more than $50k for services.

(So, no, he didn't)

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 16h

Appearing on ABC’s “This Week,” Gov. JB Pritzker said President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s ultimate goal is to bring in the National Guard to cities like Chicago to militarize the country’s Democratic-controlled enclaves as a form of political payback.

Gov. JB Pritzker points to Trump inconsistencies in deployment of National Guard to Chicago

The federal government has emphasized the Guard’s mission would only be to protect federal immigration enforcement agents and property.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Trump: "I don't think there's anything that's gonna get me in heaven. I think I'm not maybe heaven bound. I may be in heaven right now as we fly on Air Force One. I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to make heaven."

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 18h

Also lying:
- your own eyes
- every bit of video evidence
- the fabric of reality itself

The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 18h

“I … met with the governor, met with the mayor, met with the chief of police, and the superintendent of the highway patrol. They’re all lying, and disingenuous, and dishonest people,” Noem said, because they wouldn’t back up her baseless claims that the streets were overrun with terrorists.

ICE Barbie Says an Entire State’s Worth of Officials Are “Lying”

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is convinced, against all evidence, that Portland is a war zone.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 22h

It’s easy to cast Trump as antidemocratic and hostile to the rule of law. It’s harder to take on institutions and people such as Weiss who invoke ideas like the “free press” while actually advancing a right-wing agenda.

That's why this kind of conservatism is so dangerous. trib.al/VosixvW

MAGA Lite: What “Bari Weiss Conservatism” Is, and Why It’s Dangerous

The new CBS executive isn’t exactly MAGA. But her polite Trumpism will still help destroy America as we know it.

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Manoj Mate @manojmate.bsky.social · 1d

The President just received the Covid-19 Vaccine shot.

Radio silence from RFK Jr.

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 23h

"Look at the picture... One of these is a member of a private militia that supports the President and was involved in a violent effort to overturn the election, the other is an agent of the state. Can you tell the difference?" donmoynihan.substack.com/p/purge-merg...

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God @thegodpodcast.com · 22h

FROGS TOGETHER STRONG!

Bless The Frog Proving Kristi Noem Wrong

It's raining frogs! Hallelujah!

www.thegodpodcast.com

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 1d

265 days into Donald Trump's term:

The president's net approval rating is -16%,
down 0.7 points since last week.

39% approve, 56% disapprove, 4% not sure

www.economist.com/interactive/...

Donald Trump’s approval rating

Follow our presidential approval rating poll tracker to see how favourably Americans view Mr Trump

www.economist.com

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 1d

Huge mistake by Trump to let the 4'10 freak Stephen Miller take center stage during his Presidency. The more people hear and see from Mini Himmler the more they are repulsed. Plus the ICE raids are horrific and inhumane.

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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 1d

From Chicago to D.C., federal judges are standing up to Trump’s abuses

They’re showing what judicial independence looks like

That’s how democracy wins

Full analysis in my NEW @contrariannews.org article

contrarian.substack.com/p/donald-tru...

Donald Trump’s latest authoritarian moves signal weakness, not strength

Publisher's Roundup 39

contrarian.substack.com

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 1d

A giant talent.

Mark Harris @markharris.bsky.social · 1d

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.'

people.com

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe we should send billionaires to space in their rockets

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...

Marc Benioff Says Trump Should Send Guard Troops to San Francisco

www.nytimes.com

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 2d

Trump Sells Out MAGA and His America First Agenda

The America First agenda is on sale to the highest foreign bidder. Qatar receives an air force facility in Idaho, Israel continues its genocide, Trump's son-in-law gets billions, and Putin laughs.

thelefthook.substack.com/p/trump-sell...

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 2d

Friends, I am going to have some fun tonight while guest hosting for @maryltrump.bsky.social LIVE.

Yes, things are bad, terrible in fact, but we have to celebrate the small wins and also the MAGA fissures.

Join us!

6 pm ET.

LIVE

www.youtube.com/live/GgtrxHy...

LIVE: Mary Trump RESPONDS to BREAKING NEWS

YouTube video by Mary Trump Media

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