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by John McLaren

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Usually we don’t do kink shaming. But…uh… there are exceptions.
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In an extreme extreme edge case, a 64-yr old couple earning $90K/year would go from paying $637/mo to $3,940/mo...OVER SIX TIMES AS MUCH they're paying today for the same policy.
Pennsylvania: Impact on net ACA benchmark Silver plan premiums for various households at various incomes if enhanced tax credits expire
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If that's how you talk in a locker room (or anywhere else): a) you should be kicked out of that locker room; b) you are a horrible person bluevirginia.us/2025/10/wedn...
Rep. Lukas Schubert says that JD Vance is right, "the far-left is still using the same tricks they used against Trump in 2016 over locker room talk and people are still falling for it"
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cvilledems.bsky.social
Here is a link for watching the School Board Candidate Forum (10/14), thanks to Charlottesville United for Public Education and In My Humble Opinion.

https://charlottesvilleunited.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=280fd0690f15995674c7f1dc7&id=14562752fc&e=0697d8464d
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In some states, if a candidate withdraws (or dies) after it's too late to change ballots, or even after winning, the party can still name a replacement and the votes will count for them. Not an option in VA. If Jay Jones formally dropped out, votes for him simply wouldn't count, GOP wins by default.
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by John McLaren

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quietly shaking my head in dark amusement. 
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jalaneschmidt.bsky.social
I lived in Cuba 3 years while conducting research. This is exactly the strategy employed by the authoritarian government there: Dear Leader makes a speech and the next day at work a meeting is called and the supervisor quizzes employees on their recall of the message.
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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 21h
NEW: Pentagon officials are forcing staff to watch Pete Hegseth's "Warrior" speech he forced generals to listen to.

Officials are even "testing" staff to see if they watched — and are threatening consequences if they lie about watching it or if they mock it, sources tell @swin24.bsky.social and I.
The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else
Defense Department sources tell Zeteo that staff have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.
zeteo.com
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malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social
THE DNC AND ITS OFFICERS DO NOT ENDORSE IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS —PERIOD!

THE DNC IS NOT FOR— OR— AGAINST YOUR FAVORITE CANDIDATE. WE SUPPORT THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES CHOSEN BY VOTERS.

WE FOCUS ONLY ON BEATING REPUBLICANS SO GOVERNMENT WORKS FOR US.

THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!
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indivisible.org
“Trump is trying to destroy the rule of law, trying to destroy our democracy, trying to stop you from being able to speak freely. But he can’t win if we mobilize.”

Sen. @chrismurphyct.bsky.social wants you to join your local peaceful protest on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings
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kathrynlaughon.bsky.social
@socialistdogmom.bsky.social changed the city!
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sgillikin.bsky.social
School board candidate forum… let’s goooo
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by John McLaren

johnmclaren.bsky.social
Yes, this is “conservatism” boiled town to Its essence.

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cbs19news.bsky.social
If you haven't had a chance yet to learn more about the candidates for the Charlottesville School Board, you can hear from them tonight.
Candidate forum for city school board
There are four people running for three seats on the Charlottesville School Board, including Zyahna Bryant, Dashad Cooper, Emily Dooley and Lisa Larson-Torres.
www.cbs19news.com
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by Michael A. Clemens — Reposted by John McLaren

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The number of inadmissible migrants crossing the Southwest border collapsed by 95% *before* the current US Administration took power.

Without military troops at the border, without draconian military sweeps of US cities.

So how did it happen? Important new paper: www.brookings.edu/articles/man...
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Reposted by John McLaren, Lisa W. Fazio, Brendan Nyhan , and 15 more

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POLITICO: “.. They referred to Black people as monkeys and ‘the watermelon people’ and mused about putting their political opponents in gas chambers. They talked about raping their enemies .. and lauded Republicans who they believed support slavery.

@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
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pretty sure three masked men grabbing you from behind on the street late at night, zip tying your arms, and snatching you away to interrogate and deny your citizenship counts as tyranny.
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See you on Saturday, Cville!

@indivisiblecville.bsky.social @50501virginia.bsky.social
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erininthemorning.com
1. As some Democrats have run from transgender rights, Zohran Mamdani is showing what so many others have lacked: courage to lead with his values over pandering to focus groups.

The ad is one of the best things I've seen from a politician on transgender people.

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As Some Dems Run From Trans People, Zohran Mamdani's Latest Ad Shows Real Support
The 2 minute ad features Sylvia Rivera's story, Mamdani's commitment to transgender people, and even music from the legendary late trans artist SOPHIE.
www.erininthemorning.com
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indivisiblecville.bsky.social
Last chance - Get ready for #NoKings, join us this Wednesday (October 15), 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville to make bold, high-impact signs (for you to use and/or to share with others).
A photo of a hand lettered sign reading "Rise Up for immigrants, free speech, women, LGBTQ, VA Benefits, Social Security, History, Education..."
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by John McLaren

johnmclaren.bsky.social
“You scientists were so busy trying to prove that you *could* that you didn’t stop to think if you *should.*”
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by John McLaren

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When the new Pope was announced someone was commenting on the network of progressive and diverse Bishops and allies he’s built up around him, and some smart alec suggested they be called “Opus D.E.I.”
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It’s essentially an emergency that you see One Battle After Another in the cinema immediately. Sean Penn will win an Oscar & it has the best car chase in many years. And those aren’t in the top 3 best things about the film. Jesus shitting Christ.
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atrupar.com
Winsome Earle-Sears: "The hospitals that are closing? They were closing long before the bill passed ... why should you have Medicaid when you're able-bodied?"
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by John McLaren

johnmclaren.bsky.social
On the big screen!
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benhixon.bsky.social
The mainstream media isn't playing the clips of ICE abuse, or at least not enough to sink in yet. Most people still don't know it's happening. Elected Democrats need to cart large portable tv screens around with them and just have the clips playing on loop behind them in every interview from now on.
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thetnholler.bsky.social
“This is not sustainable”
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heartlandsignal.bsky.social
BREAKING: Masked Border Patrol agents aggressively arrested WGN video producer Debbie Brockman in Lincoln Square Friday morning, supposedly for "obstructing justice." (Video via Josh Thomas on Facebook)

Follow @heartlandsignal for more.
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katmabu.bsky.social
Trump just threatened to impose severe, unprecedented tariffs on Chinese imports. He won’t negotiate with Xi at the upcoming APEC summit, choosing to sink the global economy. The Dow is already down 300 points. This will devastate American small businesses and cause your expenses to skyrocket.
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by John McLaren

johnmclaren.bsky.social
I was amazed at the woman who compared acknowledging one’s own transgender children to letting the kid use the meat slicer at the deli. He could lose a finger!
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by John McLaren

johnmclaren.bsky.social
“Key Trump nominee accused of sexual harassment.” I have a shortcut key programmed up to produce this line of text since it comes up so often.
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