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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

ICYMI — with electricity rates already skyrocketing, Trump just canceled the largest solar project in North America.

Utah’s Republican governor seems to understand this is probably not the best idea: “This is how we lose the AI/energy race with China” 👇🏽

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9h

FLORIDA now requires public schools to share space with charter schools, and “one charter operator intends to occupy space in more than 100 public schools (!)” 🤔

Privatizing public schools at breakneck speed, filling their pockets with taxpayer funds. www.fox13news.com/news/charter...

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Carolina Forward @carolinaforward.bsky.social · 23h

You've heard about new 🤖datacenters coming to North Carolina. But do you know why so many are landing in our state?

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · 14h

It’s genuinely alarming that the official DHS account is talking like this. This isn’t a parody account, it’s a federal agency using the tone of an online teenage bully to respond to fair public criticism.

DHS Twitter account responding to Maria Cardona

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 12h

~1300 fired on a Friday, about half unfired the next day, due to an apparent “coding error”. But sure, your data will be secure.

They’re all in a competition for who can be the most maliciously incompetent. So much winning. Participation trophies for eveyone. Nobel Prizes in Nonsense.

CDC purge hits 600 workers in key offices despite reversals

The casualties include employees working on health statistics, injury and violence prevention, congressional outreach and human resources.

www.axios.com

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Greed Apocalypse @juanmunoz.bsky.social · 1d

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Memo to Future Historians: This Is Fascism, and Millions of Us See It | Flipboard

newrepublic.com - From Chicago to Portland, James Comey to Letitia James, and so much else—this is no longer America. David Axelrod is far better known these days for …

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John Fugelsang @johnfugelsang.bsky.social · 9h

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 9h

Along with fast-tracking FEMA funds for the Naples pier, Noem flew to the Florida city on a government plane to tour the site, then stayed for the weekend and had dinner with the donor, according to emails and an interview with the Naples mayor.

(Published September)

Kristi Noem Fast-Tracked Millions in Disaster Aid to Florida Tourist Attraction After Campaign Donor Intervened

The DHS chief has been widely criticized for slowing down FEMA’s response after natural disasters. Texts and emails obtained by ProPublica point to an effective way to get help faster: have one of Noe...

www.propublica.org

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 8h

Today we honor the rich history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities—past and present.

As we recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, let’s commit to telling the truth about our history, protecting sacred lands, and fighting for justice that includes everyone.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay

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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 22h

I don’t understand why we need a “Columbus Day” when this country celebrates incompetent white men failing up and taking what isn’t theirs all year round.

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Jodi Jacobson @jljacobson.bsky.social · 10h

George Stephanopolous did what every anchor and host should have been doing since Bush 2000: Rejecting the bullshit, gaslighting, and rude, evasive filibustering the GOP has perfected to hide their lies.

NO MORE BULLSHIT.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 12h

Pres. Obama to Marc Maron: "If you're a business, you say, 'You know what? We think it's important … to hire people from different backgrounds. And we're not going to be bullied into saying that we can only hire people or promote people based on some criteria that's been cooked up by Steve Miller.'"

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 20h

From Kevin Clarke at America: "Eucharistic procession turned back by feds at Broadview ICE detention facility"
www.americamagazine.org/dispatches/2...

Eucharistic procession turned back by feds at Broadview ICE detention facility

Jesuits and other Catholic and Christian clergy were turned back by ICE when they tried to bring the Eucharist to detained immigrants in Broadview, Ill.

www.americamagazine.org

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xicaazul.bsky.social @xicaazul.bsky.social · 9h

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES NOW!!!

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13h

Garcia: It’s really shocking for him to essentially lean into this possibility of a pardon. And we know why that’s the case, right? He wants to control what she says. He wants her—someone who has a ton of information on what actually happened—to perhaps… omit memories she might have of the president

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 10h

NEW: Barrett turns to Fox News, rather than the docket, to explain her silence in key rulings.

Justice Barrett wrote nothing in the racial profiling shadow docket ruling, but had something to say on Fox News Sunday.

Tonight, at Law Dork:

Barrett turns to Fox News, rather than the docket, to explain her silence in key rulings

Justice Barrett wrote nothing in the racial profiling shadow docket ruling, but had something to say on Fox News Sunday. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.

www.lawdork.com

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 12h

California is proud to congratulate FIVE California university-affiliated scholars among this year's Nobel laureates.

From quantum computing to clean energy and medical breakthroughs, these trailblazers reflect the strength, innovation, and creativity that define our state.

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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes @repemiliasykes.bsky.social · 18h

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the resilience of Indigenous Peoples and the injustices they’ve experienced throughout history.

Rep. Sykes stands with our Native communities today and always in their continued fight for justice.

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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 10h

Jail voting soared in Colorado after the state implemented a first-in-the-nation mandate requiring polling places in county lockups, forcing officials to expand access despite their claims that ballots were already available.

Jail Voting Soars in Colorado After State Mandates Polling Places in County Lockups

Local officials had claimed they were already giving detained people ballot access, but the first-in-the-nation mandate forced their hands and increased turnout across the state.

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

OBAMA: “Better’s good… we’re not gonna get to perfect. Do I think single-payer with no profit motive would’ve been smarter? Absolutely.”

President Obama tells Maron the ACA was a compromise because he didn’t have the votes for what he really wanted. #MedicareForAll

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 20h

From the shores of Hawaiʻi to the islands of Alaska, Indigenous people are the heartbeat of our nation.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous communities that continue to enrich our shared history and future.

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xicaazul.bsky.social @xicaazul.bsky.social · 9h

RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES NOW!!!!

Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 12h

Republicans worked around the clock to cut taxes for billionaires.

But they won’t even show up to work to stop your health insurance premiums from doubling.

Unacceptable.

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Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 12h

Republicans worked around the clock to cut taxes for billionaires.

But they won’t even show up to work to stop your health insurance premiums from doubling.

Unacceptable.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 20h

Wishing you all a joyous and reflective Indigenous People’s Day! As the Brewers prepare to take on the Dodgers tonight, don’t forget the contributions this season of Anthony Seigler, a proud member of the Navajo Nation.

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Jonah Newman @jonahshai.bsky.social · 13h

Resisting arrest has long been used as a “cover charge” by police (in Chicago and elsewhere) after they use force against someone, as I reported back in 2018: www.chicagoreporter.com/chicago-poli...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12h

Anyone saying they’re not racially profiling is unserious

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