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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

He’s got a point!

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Dark ... but accurate. Hold on tight, friend.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I haven't given up hope ... yet. But some days are harder than others, that's for sure. Hope you're hanging in there despite ::waves arms around:: everything.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

"Accidentally"? I call BS. And I fear you may be right.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Heard this today -- fascinating!

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Selma, Birmingham, Minneapolis Every time they overreach, voters push back harder 2026 is the moment — & the civil rights movement gave us the playbook How we use it — this week's publisher's note 👇 -TN

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GoBlue @blu2b4u.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Pope Leo XIV: "I will continue to speak out loudly against war…Too many people are suffering in the world today. Too many innocent people are being killed. And I think someone has to stand up and say there's a better way." Pope Leo dismisses Trump criticism on Iran war -NPR

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Pope Leo brushes off Trump criticism amid growing Vatican–U.S. tensions over Iran war

Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

This is NOT going to help his case. He's doubling down and I love that for him (because this is only going to anger people more).

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Thanks for the heads up. There are other delivery services out there. Or I'll just pick up my carry-out myself -- or better yet, cook at home the way prices are skyrocketing. Thanks, FOTUS.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Lying comes so easily to this entire regime, it makes it easy to spot.

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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Holy shit, you have to be TRULY EVIL to make Switzerland get up off the neutral fence and call you out FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME SINCE 1815?!? trump MUST be removed from office. Same goes for his enablers in Congress.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

NEW—I got an exclusive excerpt from a USAID whistleblower's new book that made me gasp multiple times. It details Trump's dismantling of the humanitarian aid agency & his team/DOGE's shocking ignorance to public health. 'Into the Wood Chipper' by Nicholas Enrich is out tomorrow. Read excerpt here:

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Whistleblower says Trump officials thought USAID did 'just abortions,' asked for 'Barney-style' slides before gutting agency, per new book

Read an exclusive excerpt from Nicholas Enrich's "Into the Wood Chipper"

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

That's a good one. I use FOTUS, because I refuse to use the name or "official" title, either.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

It's really good. I just shared it with two friends who were equally entertained.

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DrH @drhaup.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Trump administration appointee has delayed publication of the CDC report that shows benefits related to the Covid vaccine, leading to concerns that the administration is engaging in behind-the-scenes tactics to undermine vaccines. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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Alarm as acting CDC director delays report showing Covid vaccine benefits

Study that reportedly found reduction in ER visits and hospitalizations being reviewed by Jay Bhattacharya

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Because it's always about the grift. And yeah, the insanity.

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Mimi Jones @1234mimijones.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

👁️👁️ NoooooooBody Does Hypocrisy like TheRich! YKWIM? I mean Reeeally! The ‘It’s OK4Meeeee But…Not4Thee’ Club Is 🤬 B S! TheMindsetOfElites: ‘I’m sooo GD Rich, I Can Do Anything’ Is 🤬 B S! TheExcuses UsedFor✝️🔯☪️Wars Is 🤬 B S! It’s HYPOCRISY… Plain&FknSimple! OverIt IsMyMiddleName! #DemVoice1

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

No Kings just cats with a surprise guest at the end 😸

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Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This is No Kings, two miles away from Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach. 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🙌💪👏✊️👇

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Peggy Stuart @peggystuart.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

This graph shows how far into the year 2026 women have to work in order to earn the same as men did in 2025.

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Will Robinson @willrobinson1776.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

A new study from researchers at the University of Iowa offers something rare in the fight against political disinformation: good news. We can inoculate against disinformation. open.substack.com/pub/willrobi...

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Inoculation Works. Now We Have to Scale It.

What a new deepfake study tells us about detection, prevention, and the next phase of the information war.

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Philadelphia Inquirer @inquirer.com · 11/03/2026

In Philly, the site of an ICE arrest is (un)officially marked with a fake historic sign. It’s an art project, a public call for people to pay attention, created and carried out by Huston West and a fellow artist who goes by the name Emeyewhisky.

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In Philly, the site of an ICE arrest is (un)officially marked with a fake historic sign

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Global Abortion Rights News @globalabortionnews.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

"The Price of Safety: Stories of Abortions Denied, Careers Disrupted, and States Left Behind" details the human and economic toll of abortion bans. The anthology uses stories from patients, doctors, business leaders, and others to show the real-world consequences of abortion bans.

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New Research Details 'Human and Economic Toll' of US Abortion Bans | Common Dreams

A Monday report from the Center for Reproductive Rights features various profiles demonstrating "the human and economic toll" of US abortion bans.

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Rex Huppke @rexhuppke.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

So it turns out Americans don’t love widespread cruelty. 50% of voters have now embraced "Abolish ICE," including a surprising 25% of Republicans. Keep pushing. All gas, no brakes. My column: www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

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Half of Americans now say 'Abolish ICE.' It's about time. | Opinion

For the first time ever in YouGov polling, 50% of Americans now strongly or somewhat support abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say. As number of cases climbs past 1,000, experts say CDC is not taking obvious steps amid funding cuts. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... #measles #vaccines #publichealth #CDC #HHS

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Trump administration is failing to address spread of measles, experts say

As number of cases climbs past 1,000, experts say CDC is not taking obvious steps amid funding cuts

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Nurul Amin Shah Alam was a blind refugee, unable to speak English. DHS improperly detained-but finally released him Instead of bringing him home, they dropped him miles away-without regard to his disability or notifying his family Unable to find his way, he died on the streets of Buffalo Alone

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

People are still dying of COVID. This is disgusting. And undoubtedly part of their anti-vax scheme.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Why does she hate democracy? (I don't mean Democrats; I mean the principles of a free, democratic country.)

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

ONLY U.S. CITIZENS CAN VOTE NOW. Yes I'm shouting because the SAVE Act is just another way to disenfranchise voters, largely those who might vote for Democrats. Call your Senators ASAP and tell them to vote NO on this unconstitutional, anti-democracy legislation. We do not need more ID requirements.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

This #BlackHistoryMonth, let's also remember to uplift and honor Black immigrants and demand policies that protect their lives, families, and futures 👇🏽 open.substack.com/pub/americas...

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There Can Be No American History Without Black History

This Black History Month, let's also remember to uplift and honor Black immigrants and demand policies that protect their lives, families, and futures.

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Danielle ❌👑 @danielleloveswords.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Happy Presidents’ Day to my favorite president, one who had the intelligence to crack a good joke and the confidence to let go and laugh. This. Never. Gets. Old. 👇

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JJ @jjjmm.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

💯💯💯💯

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Every one of these people must be investigated. If they're guilty of a single crime, they should be removed from office and imprisoned. WHEN WILL THEY FACE ACCOUNTABILITY?

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Valerie Hans @jurygirl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Good background on the climate science chapter that was removed from the federal Judicial Center manual of scientific evidence for judges: Climate Change Is Erased From a Manual for Federal Judges www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/c...

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Climate Change Is Erased From a Manual for Federal Judges

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Call the Capitol switchboard to reach your reps: 202-224-3121.

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 08/02/2026

To those who believe that Trump and the Republicans have some grand scheme in place to cancel the midterms: Do you know who's acting like there *will* be midterms? *TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICANS* It's why *he* tried to re-draw maps and why *they* are retiring in droves. Don't psych yourselves out.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Please tell me this is satire. It's so hard to tell anymore.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

"And even as we produce much excellent work, we too often write from one perspective, for one slice of the audience." The fact that WaPo's executive editor wrote this today illustrates that its leadership still does not understand that they are entirely responsible for destroying the Post.

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Amy Lynn Smith @alswrite.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

For #BlackHistoryMonth I will share the thoughts and stories of Black Americans. It's their voices that should be heard on their lives and history, not mine.

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Kiera Butler @kieraevebutler.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

I wrote about how in a December email to me, RFK Jr.'s HHS insisted the current South Carolina measles outbreak wouldn't get that bad—and how it has since snowballed into the biggest US outbreak since measles was eliminated. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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HHS wasn't worried about South Carolina's measles outbreak. It's now enormous.

“CDC is not currently concerned that this will develop into a large, long-running outbreak," the agency said in December.

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Marti Lawrence @marti-l.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

KRISTI NOEM: This individual showed up to impede a law enforcement operation and assaulted our officers. I don't know of any peaceful protester that shows up with a gun and ammunition rather than a sign.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 29/01/2026

Local journos, our editors are eager to help with your Local Reporting Network proposals! Send us your pitches or draft proposal for feedback this week. The deadline is around the corner. 📧 Email them to: local.reporting@propublica.org ⬇️ Full details: grnh.se/drjy98fq6us

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