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Amy McLaughlin

@amymclaughlin.bsky.social
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Painter. Lover of nature and art. Happiest outdoors or in a museum. Believes in democracy. Human and animal rights. PwME since 1987. No DMS, please.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Today in DC: "Beginning Saturday, crews will start another major round of cutting at the historic public golf course. The first phase contains 169 trees marked for removal. The Trump Administration says as many as 529 could eventually come down..." www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2026/...
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More than 500 trees may be removed from D.C. golf course Trump wants to redesign
Beginning Saturday, National Park Service crews will start another major round of cutting at East Potomac Golf Links, according to a new filing in federal court.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Signs you’re a war criminal: You attack the court that goes after war criminals
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Digital Brain @yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A dog's ball vanished into a pond, then curious fish pushed it right back to shore.
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Abuse of Power Watch @abuseofpowerwatch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Pierre Damas Bel’s stepmother, Landy St. Juste, wrote that he was caring and obedient. He often interpreted for her, and checked on her often, calling her during her breaks at work. He helped her apply for a job, for which she was hired.” #AbuseofPowerWatch
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Christine @grameee5.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Movies Silently @moviessilently.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
ERIC SCHMITT: Mr. Smith, did you or did you not change your name to Mary Pickford and bill yourself as "America's Sweetheart" despite being Canadian? JACK SMITH: No sir, that was GLADYS Smith.
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PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 @patriottakes.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
New Assistant White House Press Secretary Beni Rae Harmony wearing a “fuck Joe Biden” t-shirt and holding a rifle.
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🗽⚖️Þe Wyrst Gēnēre 💔 lying thieving pedo cowards @patcat13.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I hate this timeline
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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Freedom Writers Collaborative @fwcollaborative.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center
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GOP senator blocks bill to stop Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center
The bipartisan effort to ban the demolition of presidential memorials was thwarted in the Senate by an objection from Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah).
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 23/09/2026
The challenges facing our cities may span borders, but so do the ideas that can solve them.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The victim's lawyer is furnishing details: His name is Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, and he's a DoorDash delivery man. He was making a delivery when ICE agents attacked him, riddling his car with bullets and shooting him in the back. Don't believe a word that DHS says about this incident.
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Attorney: Austin man shot by ICE agent was making DoorDash delivery
A Venezuelan man shot by an ICE agent in Austin was making a DoorDash delivery, his attorney said. Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, was later released from the hospital into ICE custody.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Speaker Mike Johnson early recessed to avoid the discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act 2. But @robertgarcia.house.gov won’t let the Files be ignored. He joined me to explain how a Democratic majority on Oversight will change how investigations are done. youtu.be/UN51ioCzmhM?...
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Trump PANICS As House DEMS CLOSE IN On Epstein Files After MAGA Mike SENT THEM HOME!!
YouTube video by Katie Phang
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/09/2026
Hillary Clinton: "Xi is thinking, 'They they can't defend anybody anymore bc they don't have capacity. Maybe we can coerce Taiwan into giving up bc there's not going to be support.' If you look at the world map, it's not favorable to the US largely bc of wrongheaded decisions by this administration"
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Elizabeth Spiers @espiers.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
It’s amazing how a white guy can say that he thinks Black people are inferior and allowing it is academic freedom But it’s totally unacceptable to say that the law isn’t value neutral (critical race theory).
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Bill @bigwillystylin.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
bsky.app/profile/seth...
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Amy McLaughlin @amymclaughlin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
It's depressing that there are people who take his revolting smarminess for goodness, when it is anything but that.
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Sarah Kendzior @sarahkendzior.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"I’ve dreaded this moment for ten years and it’s finally here. These are the conditions that lead to WWIII. That's not something I've ever said before." youtu.be/5r8mEzTdggk?...
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The True Agenda of the World Oligarch Class (feat. Sarah Kendzior)
YouTube video by The Mark Thompson Show
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Pete Quily @pqpolitics.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Susan Collins Voted for $70 BILLION for ICE & CPB Terrorists "Protesters storm Susan Collins’ Biddeford office after federal agent shot man The protest was part of a larger demonstration in response to a deadly shooting involving federal immigration agents." www.pressherald.com/2026/07/13/p...
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Protesters storm Susan Collins’ Biddeford office after federal agent shot man
The protest was part of a larger demonstration in response to a deadly shooting involving federal immigration agents Monday.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
"Without [government] subsidies, Elon would probably have to close up shop and go back to South Africa." —Donald Trump (Yep. Feel free to Google it. One of the few factually accurate things the man has ever said.)
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 27/06/2026
Ossoff: "Citizens United was the most destructive court decision in modern history. It's unleashed a flood of secret money, corporate money, billionaire money. Trump's rise is a symptom of this deeper disease. Our task is not just to contain his wickedness, but to cure the rot that gave rise to it."
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Kathy Mortensen 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦🇺🇸 💙 @kathyswords.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Democracy depends on disagreement. It does not require humiliation. When contempt becomes entertainment, we all lose something. I don't expect everyone to agree politically. I do expect public events connected to our government to treat people with basic dignity. #proudblue #pinks
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Amy McLaughlin @amymclaughlin.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
I have started to wonder if Atropos has been corrupted along with Congress and SCOTUS.
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Catherine @accomplishedseer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I can't stop laughing.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 29/05/2026
Russian drone struck residential building in Romania. NATO expressed “concern” since they were targeting Ukrainian infrastructure and “accidentally” crossed the border. You can talk yourself into inaction as much as you want, but Russia is targeting YOUR DEFENSE SYSTEM & testing your Article 5.
Ursula von der Leyen & @vonderle....3h
Russia's war of aggression has crossed yet another line.
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A Russian drone incursion struck a densely populated area in Romania, injuring civilians.
On EU territory.
We stand in full solidarity with Romania and its people.
As we continue strengthening our security and deterrence, especially on our Eastern border, we will keep increasing the pressure on Russia.
We are preparing a 21st package of sanctions.Maia Sandu • @sandumaiamd • 3h
I strongly condemn Russian drones striking Romanians in their homes. This is grave.
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The Republic of Moldova stands in full solidarity with Romania and wishes a swift recovery to those injured in Galati.
Russia is a danger to all and must be stopped.
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Johann Wadephul # @AussenMin...•14m X #Russia's reckless behavior continues to threaten our collective security. Our response is unity. We stand with #Romania I. Our thoughts are with those injured in tonights drone crash. We will continue to strengthen E & European defence in #NATO.
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jmuhj1.bsky.social @jmuhj1.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
🥰🆘❤️🐈‍⬛❤️🆘📢#AdoptCat #AdoptAShelterCat #AdoptDontShop #cats #AdoptDontBuy #kittens #SaveThemAll #spay #neuter #TNR AdoptFosterDonateShare for🐈‍⬛needing❤️🏡! NOW more than ever THEY NEED US & WE NEED THEM-UNCONDITIONAL LOYALTY &❤️24/7-365!🥰🆘❤️🐈‍⬛❤️🆘📢👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘❤️
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Sen. Cory Booker @booker.senate.gov · 27/05/2026
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Alex Burch @alexkburch.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
His paramilitaries are organizing: bsky.app/profile/alka...
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Hart Cunningham @hart28.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Hart28.com ICE & ERO agents continue to assault Humanitarians outside the Delaney Concentration camp amid hunger strike inside🇺🇸
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
This is only the beginning. He has no plans to leave office or allow free elections. Nor are his plans hidden—they're all unfolding in plain sight. The Insurrection never ended and the Christofascists won't stop until our democracy is gone. Choose who you'll be in this moment.
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Amy McLaughlin @amymclaughlin.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Also the Democrats who are voting with them. My rep just voted for warrantless surveillance.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 17/05/2026
No one in this regime will face federal criminal accountability unless we reform the Supreme Court first. That's what folks should be running on. That should be the lesson of the Jack Smith prosecutions: it doesn't matter who the AG is.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
There was a time when the United States sent professional diplomats on presidential visits to foreign countries—to look our for the interests of the American people. Now, we send crass asshole oligarchs, like Elon Musk, to look out for their own interests.
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We the North @toguy99.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Zelensky offered Trump drones and the most advanced drone technology. Instead Trump is having the US buy drones from a company in which his sons have an interest. Technology be damned. Trump only cares about enriching his family.
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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
“The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it is awarding $2.7B to 3 companies to boost domestic uranium enrichment.” The DOE “will award $900M each to American Centrifuge Operating & Orano Federal Services, as well as General Matter, a nuclear startup backed by…Peter Thiel.” 1/5/26 … 1/
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US Awards Peter Thiel–Backed Nuclear Startup $900 Million
The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that it is awarding $2.7 billion to three companies to boost domestic uranium enrichment.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Black people are giving it these Confederates raw and uncut. This is how it’s gonna be now. You wonder what we’re thinking? It’s this. I believe this is activist Gary Chambers again in Louisiana.
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Serene Doomer @serenaribena.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
'CIA says Iran has 70% of pre-war missiles, can ride out blockade for months. Iran can withstand the US naval blockade against it for three or four more months before facing severe economic hardship, the CIA told the Trump administration this week' www.middleeasteye.net/news/cia-say...
middleeasteye.net
CIA says Iran has 70 percent of pre-war missiles, can ride out blockade for months: Report
CIA analysis directly contradicts public statements made by US President Donald Trump and his top officials on Iran's status
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Jay in Kyiv @jayinkyiv.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
With Ukrainian attacks now able to reach 70% of Russia's population, Russians are nervous, demanding their government protect them from the Ukraine that they invaded and have been bombing for over 12 years.
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Vote Doug Jones 4 AL @petczar.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Eliminated an elected position. Eliminated.
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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Everything about the Trump ballroom is fishy, and we deserve better answers than we have. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/the-troubl...
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The Trouble with Trump's Bunker and Ballroom
Is he building it to sustain an attack — or the end of democracy?
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For the People @sadworld.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Media got used This is gross
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Aaron Stewart-Ahn @badideas.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Haven’t seen them this happy this entire presidency
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
As shots rang out at the WHCA Dinner, Donald J. Trump appeared to be the only person not surprised.
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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
www.tiktok.com/t/ZTkXq5LPM/ This is horrifying. And we have like ZERO environmental leadership. So many things are going tits up at the same time.
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Colorado’s drought is so bad that Denver Water is draining an entire reservoir to prevent evaporation — and asking anglers to come take as many fish as they want before it closes. Antero Reservoir in ...
TikTok video by Marc Sallinger
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Erin Fogg says Free Link @criminalerin.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
New evil same as the foundational original American evil
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Tech Companies Are Using Insidious Tactics to Build Data Centers on Indigenous Lands, Activists Say
Data center developers are using NDAs and bait-and-switch tactics to force Tribal leaders into building data centers on Native lands.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 25/04/2026
New photos from the USS Abraham Lincoln show service members receiving minimal food portions as reports grow that some troops have lost significant weight and aren’t receiving care packages—while the Pentagon denies any shortages. (Newsweek)
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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Senate Republicans don't care about affordability.
The New York Times: Senate Adopts G.O.P. Budget, Defeating Democrats' Affordability Proposals

"Also defeated by the G.O.P.: a proposal by Senator John Hickenlooper, Democrat of Colorado, to address rising consumer prices brought on by Mr. Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran; one by Senator Edward J. Markey, Democrat of Massachusetts, to require the budget measure to address rising electricity prices, and another by Mr. Markey to create a fund to bring down housing costs."
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Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
So now Pete Hegseth has fired the Secretary of the Navy and the Chief of Staff of the Army, both in the middle of a war, both with no public or known explanation? Seems fine.
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lumpenpoledancer @daturabombs333.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
We’re not talking enough about how the disabled are being hurt by this administration. Thanks to this administration giving Ohio the right to cut Medicaid, I lost my insurance. Then I had to leave the state just to survive, let alone function.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 17/04/2026
Four Democrats voted with the GOP on reauthorizing a little-known law that lets the government sidestep the Constitution and spy on US citizens. If you’re represented by Gluesenkamp Perez, Golden, Gottheimer, or Suozzi, ask them why they’re siding with the Trump regime on government surveillance.
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Tell Congress to Say No to Warrantless AI Mass Surveillance
The War on Terror-era legislation that authorized decades of civil liberties-eroding mass surveillance is set to expire on April 19. Congress should let it die. Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence...
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