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Aliphaire

@aliphaire.bsky.social
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I love art & animation, movies from the 1930s & 40s. Gen X mom/stepmom to 4 amazing people, married 28 yrs to the best friend I've ever had. I love dogs but prefer cats. I believe in magic, fairies, & the Jersey devil, just for fun. Phantom of the family.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026
I recommend people read this to get a sense of the president's grave cognitive impairment. Trump is either unwilling or unable (or maybe both) to answer the questions he's actually asked, so he just rants and raves while the interviewers do their best to provide structure to his random brain firings
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Read TIME’s ‘What Trump Has Built’ Interview Transcript
The U.S. President discussed the war in Iran, press freedom, AI, and more ahead of the midterm elections.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 03/10/2026
Reporter @maxblau.bsky.social spent a year reporting on abuses of farmworkers. It left him wondering: Is there any way to find out whether the produce he buys at the grocery store comes from farms with a record of mistreating workers?
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Do My Grocery Store Blueberries Come From Farms Where Workers Were Harmed?
Max Blau spent a year reporting on abuses of farmworkers. It left him wondering: Is the produce he buys at the grocery store part of the problem?
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CNN @cnn.com · 03/10/2026
A CNN investigation has found that while Jared Kushner acted as a key Middle East peace negotiator, his private equity firm held the largest stake in an Israeli company backing businesses tied to Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, including its largest arms manufacturer. cnn.it/4AIwBQs
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Meduza in English @meduza.io · 02/10/2026
A Ukrainian woman was detained in Kazakhstan at Russia’s request after traveling there to pick up her grandson, her lawyers told DW. Ukraine’s Supreme Court ruled the boy should live in Odesa. Russia accuses her of trying to abduct him. meduza.io/en/news/2026...
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A Ukrainian grandmother came to Kazakhstan to collect her grandson. Instead, she was detained at Russia’s request. — Meduza
Ukrainian citizen Liubov Rozhanska was detained at Astana’s airport after arriving from Istanbul. She is now being held in a pretrial detention center, and a court hearing is expected within three…
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 02/10/2026
Soon you could buy a gun online and have it shipped to your door without ever setting foot in a gun store—if a Trump administration proposal is finalized. Donald Trump Jr. is a shareholder and board member of a company that says it’s “uniquely positioned” to capitalize on the opportunity.
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 02/10/2026
Trump says ‘I feel badly’ for accused Cornell gang rapists because his nemesis is investigating them
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Trump says ‘I feel badly’ for accused Cornell gang rapists after Hochul announcement
Trump was prosecuted by James for business fraud after losing the 2020 election
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Newsweek @newsweek.com · 02/10/2026
A majority of Texan voters are concerned about the close relationship between President Trump and Ken Paxton according to a new survey.
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Trump's rally for Paxton may help Talarico, Fox News poll suggests
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 02/10/2026
An exhibition that will leave most with a deep appreciation for Renoir as an artistic innovator and painter of the first rank.
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Renoir and Love is a wonderful celebration of the fleeting joys of life
An exhibition that will leave most with a deep appreciation for Renoir as an artistic innovator and painter of the first rank.
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Minnesota Reformer @minnesotareformer.com · 02/10/2026
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stopped classifying deputies as “undercover” to shield their body camera footage from the public, following a campaign by public defenders for more than a year and rebukes from at least three judges. minnesotareformer.com/2026/10/02/h...
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Hennepin County sheriff drops undercover classification for some task force deputies • Minnesota Reformer
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has stopped classifying deputies as “undercover” to shield their body camera footage from the public, following a campaign by public defenders for more than a year...
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NPR @npr.org · 02/10/2026
San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties. n.pr/4hIsjzZ
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San Francisco's car crime has plunged. How much credit does Flock deserve?
San Francisco leaders say AI-powered cameras helped drive a dramatic decline in car crime. We examine the evidence — and whether the city can keep its high-tech dragnet without sacrificing civil liberties.
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States Newsroom @statesnewsroom.com · 02/10/2026
Judge blocks federal prosecutors from refiling charges in Reflecting Pool case
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Judge blocks federal prosecutors from refiling charges in Reflecting Pool case
WASHINGTON — A D.C. Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that prosecutors cannot, for a second time, charge former Olympic canoeist David Hearn with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.Judge Todd E. Edelman wrote in his ruling that “the observed damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to a contractor's ‘rushed and botched’ installation of the lining while conducting renovations, and Mr. Hearn's actions had no effect on the value of the Pool.”
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 02/10/2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday she appointed the office of Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor to oversee the investigation, saying she had lost faith in the local district attorney's ability to handle the case. to.pbs.org/4rGM1kh
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WATCH LIVE: Cornell sexual assault investigation update with Gov. Hochul, NY Attorney General James
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday she appointed the office of Attorney General Letitia James as the special prosecutor to oversee the investigation, saying she had lost faith in the local district ...
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NPR @npr.org · 02/10/2026
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market. n.pr/4ARKWKD
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The U.S. added only 29,000 jobs in September as job market lacks spark
U.S. employers added 29,000 jobs in September as the unemployment rate inched up to 4.2%. Job gains for July and August were revised down by a total of 60,000 jobs, extending a lackluster run for the job market.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 02/10/2026
BREAKING: New York Gov. Hochul says Cornell rape accuser was "failed" by people obligated to protect her, including the police and county prosecutor.
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NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was 'failed' by people obligated to protect her
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people obligated to protect her, including police and the county prosecutor.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 02/10/2026
A further 10 sets of infant remains have been recovered as part of the ongoing excavation of the site of the former Mother and Baby Institution in Tuam. It brings the total number of infant remains recovered from the site to 109. jrnl.ie/7180588
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Further 10 sets of infant remains recovered during Tuam excavation
The Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention said all ten were found in coffins in a section of land which was excavated by hand.
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Popular Information @popular.info · 02/10/2026
“Texas public schools lost more than 14,200 immigrant students last school year amid aggressive immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump, state data shows.”
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Texas lost at least 14,200 immigrant students last year
The actual enrollment loss amid increased deportation efforts is much higher as the federal definition that identifies immigrant students is limited, experts said.
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 02/10/2026
Detailed plan led to murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi, court hears
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Detailed plan led to murder of Hong Kong model Abby Choi, court hears
Hong Kong influencer, Abby Choi's, ex-husband and in-laws have pleaded not guilty to her murder, after police made a grim discovery at a suburban home in 2023. 
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 02/10/2026
NY’s top prosecutor takes over Cornell gang rape probe: ‘This is now an active criminal investigation’
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Letitia James takes over Cornell gang rape probe as ‘active criminal investigation’
Letitia James is now leading a criminal probe after Governor Kathy Hochul said she lost faith in local prosecutors
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CNN @cnn.com · 02/10/2026
NY AG Letitia James says Cornell case is 'now an active criminal investigation' and NY Gov. Kathy Hochul backs changing state sexual assault law to address intoxication 'loophole,' vowing that the case will not be swept 'under the rug.' Follow live updates. cnn.it/4AHErtC
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/10/2026
Major League Baseball has abandoned a proposal to build a ballpark in Grand Teton National Park. After The Post reported on the proposal, local leaders sent letters to the Interior Secretary and MLB Commissioner expressing “strong opposition” to the idea. wapo.st/4zb8I2p
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 02/10/2026
Women of color continue to lag average Americans in measures of wealth and wellness. But when it comes to tracking how Ohio women are doing in the aftermath of last year's deep cuts to the social safety net, people who study the issue say they're flying blind. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/02/h...
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How is Ohio doing amid safety-net cuts? Trump hasn't released the data • Ohio Capital Journal
After making historic cuts to the social safety net, the Trump administration is blocking data showing their effects
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 02/10/2026
The family of Renee Good, the 37-year-old who was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, is suing the U.S. government. At a news conference, Good's loved ones, including her partner, Becca, said they're seeking accountability and change.
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The Richmonder @richmonder.org · 02/10/2026
Chesterfield police employee arrested for misusing Flock cameras www.richmonder.org/chesterfield...
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Chesterfield police employee arrested for misusing Flock cameras
A police department spokesperson said they wouldn’t discuss an ongoing case.
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Sky News @news.sky.com · 02/10/2026
Cornell investigation: New York governor 'disturbed' by campus police response
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Cornell investigation: New York governor 'disturbed' by campus police response
The case has been assigned to Attorney General Letitia James following claims campus police only filed a partial report.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 02/10/2026
The failed execution of Christa Pike, which one death penalty expert described as unprecedented, led Republican Gov. Bill Lee to order a review, calling what happened “deeply disturbing” on Thursday and indefinitely postponing Pike’s execution and another one that had been scheduled for this year.
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 02/10/2026
Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Palestine have entered submissions for the 99th Academy Awards
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Oscars 2027: All the Arab films submitted for Best International Feature | The National
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 02/10/2026
‘Failed’ Cornell gang rape probe ‘is now an active criminal investigation’ as Hochul benches DA
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‘Failed’ Cornell gang rape probe ‘is now active criminal investigation’ as DA benched
NY Attorney General Letitia James is leading a fresh criminal probe after Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘lost faith’ in local prosecutors
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Julianne Wingate @julieannewingate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
FORCED BIRTH Wealth transfer to the rich Inequality Authoritarianism Voter Suppression CUT MEDICARE Terrorism Insurrection GUN VIOLENCE END SOCIAL SECURITY Dirty Air and Water Destroying Planet Pandemics RACISM Misogyny WAR Theocracy NO PLATFORM ..DEAD PARTY...GOPDead
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Julianne Wingate @julieannewingate.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Frightening days...........
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Liberal Currents @liberalcurrents.com · 02/10/2026
Half the Answer #106: Donald Trump is changing the landscape of Washington, and everything he touches turns to plaster and adhesive gold-colored filigree. All the while, D.C. is still under occupation by National Guard out-of-towners. Mother Jones reporter Stephanie Mencimer tells us what it's like.
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Everything's 'National Security' in Trump's Washington (Half the Answer #106, with Stephanie Mencimer)
Donald Trump is changing the landscape of D.C., from East Potomac Park to the Kennedy Center to the 'Arc de Trump.'
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Mark O'Connell @oconnellmark.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/10/2026
Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) are debuting legislation that would crack down on Flock license-plate-reader cameras.
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Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez debut bill to crack down on Flock cameras
The legislation is part of a bipartisan backlash against a technology that has been abused by law enforcement.
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 02/10/2026
If they attack those who feel little to no sexual attraction or interest in sex, that is a gateway to attacking anyone who does have sex in any way that’s not “acceptable”
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Why Niger explicitly criminalising asexuality is significant to everyone, regardless of identity
To understand Nigers asexuality criminalisation, we should see this law as part of a bigger – and growing – global trend among conservatives about 'traditional families'
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 02/10/2026
NEW: A new USPS policy will eliminate evening mail pickups from select post offices across the country — a change that will eventually slow pick-up and delivery times for around 70% of zip codes in the U.S. We mapped those zip codes to help you figure out whether your mail ballot could be affected👇
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The Postal Service is slowing delivery. Will your mail ballot be affected?
Democracy Docket mapped the affected zip codes.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 02/10/2026
Average diesel prices surged to a record high of $6.50 per gallon late last month, according to the American Automobile Association.
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G7 Nations Releasing Diesel Stock Amid Record-High U.S. Prices
Average diesel prices surged to a record high of $6.50 per gallon late last month, according to the American Automobile Association.
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Sarah @sarahinitaly.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Get them all. The rapists. The ones who did not interfere with the rape. The administration. The frat house cat. Every single one of them. And then look around at other college campuses. This happens everywhere.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 02/10/2026
New York Attorney General Letitia James says that the Cornell case is now an “active criminal investigation” led by her office.
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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 02/10/2026
Hazel Chu: The Cornell rape allegations in the US show us we cannot keep telling our girls to be careful while teaching boys to be entitled ... jrnl.ie/7179130
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http://jrnl.ie/7179130
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 02/10/2026
During a sworn deposition on Monday, Rep. Max Miller declined to answer repeated questions from one of his ex-wife’s lawyers about whether he pushed a girl down a staircase during high school.
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In a sworn deposition, Rep. Max Miller was silent on staircase assault allegation
"If the incident never occurred, why are you afraid of answering the question?" asked his ex-wife's lawyer.
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tronvaljean.bsky.social @tronvaljean.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Pervert Hoover will plunge the world into poverty to try and rig the midterm elections by lowering gas temporarily. He’s solely responsible for the gas prices along with his bosses in Tel Aviv.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 02/10/2026
“There were at least two direct hits on a school packed with children … and a couple of hours after those initial hits, as first responders came, as parents came, the U.S. launches more strikes.”
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“The School That Became a Grave”: Jeremy Scahill on U.S Bombing of Minab, Killing 120+ Iranian Kids
Drop Site News released a major investigation this week into the U.S. bombing of the Shajareh Tayyebeh children’s school in the Iranian city of Minab on February 28, the first day of the U.S.-Israeli ...
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FOX8 WGHP @myfox8.com · 02/10/2026
Hochul stops short of calling for Cornell resignations as James takes over rape probe
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Hochul stops short of calling for Cornell resignations as James takes over rape probe
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) stopped short on Friday of calling for the resignations of the president of Cornell University or the local prosecutor who handled an alleged gang rape there in 2024,…
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Forbes @forbes.com · 01/10/2026
Since taking office in 2015, Paxton has taken over 275 out-of-state trips.
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Ken Paxton’s Lavish Travel Has Reportedly Cost Texas Taxpayers $1.9 Million—Masters, Napa, Europe Among Trips
Since taking office in 2015, Paxton has taken over 275 out-of-state trips.
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Aliphaire @aliphaire.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Fascinating. Tell us more, Kate. Which brand is your favorite for washing drinking glasses versus scrubbing pots & pans? Do you let your crockery soak, & if so, for how long? Rinse in hot, warm, or cold water? Do you prefer a brush, a sponge, a cloth, or another method for washing? Gloves or no?
"Princess Kate claims she hand-washes dishes: 'I love washing up, I really do'" is written in black letters on a white background.
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ozahjc.bsky.social @ozahjc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How about if you’re 13 & a doctor testified that he saw her forcibly & violently raped. Is THAT enough?
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greengoblin1.bsky.social @greengoblin1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
So men can be drugged and intoxicated in the presence of women but women can't be drugged/intoxicated in the presence of men? It's a loophole to protect men. Full stop.
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Martian @jmk833.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
So if you've willingly consumed alcohol, you are fair game to sober people who wish to rape you? And fair game to the rapist who is absolved because he is drunk? Nice system you have there guys. And you wonder why women have a problem with you?
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Peter Desnoyers @pjdesno.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
There's a bill to reform the laws. "For two years running, this bill has passed unanimously in New York’s Senate. And both times, it has had a supermajority of support in the Assembly. But the bill is being blocked by one man, and that man is Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie."
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Soulshine07631 @soulshine01801.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Then charged them with kidnapping and attempted murder for holding her against her will and REPEATEDLY giving her the same drug that killed Matthew Perry.
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Revan McCallister @chilichimp.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Flies in the face of everything we have understood about consent for decades
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