Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 2hAt a time in history when the most influential leaders of the U.S. need to stand up loudly and clearly for the rule of law, democracy, and decency, they are leading the charge in the opposite direction — fawning over the most dangerous authoritarian America has ever witnessed. Do not forget this. 812571831
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialBetty Ann @vegavannah.bsky.social · 16/09/2026DESPERATELY need more dems to tell these lying assholes to shut the fuck up. 01438
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialRightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 6hThe challenger in Los Angeles is Nithya Raman, an Indian-born urban planner and two-term City Council member who is trying to unseat Democratic Mayor Karen Bass on Nov. 3. Note: The latest poll I saw showed Nithya Raman ahead.axios.comNew York has a socialist mayor. Los Angeles may be nextCould L.A. join New York's new urban left? 46890191
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 2hI'd ask who the hell believes that, but I'm sure there are some who do 😒 010
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialR7 @r7plays.bsky.social · 4hevery single time the pigs line up with their backs to the fash and their front towards the people, the message couldn't be clearer 018727
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 3hI think he means well. That said: what a snapshot of his life in this country compared to that of many of us. It's not something I would do out of legitimate fear for my safety. I don't begrudge that that's not his experience. I hope he finds the responses enlightening. 010
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialDr. Scandal Piñata @dr-g.myatproto.social · 7hIt’s only “fun” if you’re the kind of person who is socially placed so that you will be ok even under a screamingly racist, sexist authoritarian dictatorship. 0362
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialKizmar @kizmar.bsky.social · 8hExcept our disagreements have a giant, reality-sized hole between them. How do you even begin to reason with someone that’s completely detached from reality and bigoted. I don’t. And won’t. 01883
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialDavid Beard @dabeard.bsky.social · 03/10/2026“Older Cuban men who had lived in the U.S. for decades have been deported to Mexico, where they have struggled to get by. Some Cubans have been deported to Africa.” www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...nytimes.comHow Trump’s Deportation Policies Have Rocked a South Florida House Race (Gift Article)Representative María Elvira Salazar, a Republican, ran an ad criticizing the Trump administration. It may have jolted other Republicans — and drawn attention to her Democratic opponent. 21372169
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialK.C. Clyburn, Author @kccomplainsalot.blacksky.app · 03/10/2026on second thought maybe giving a guy who has all the telltale signs of being a serial killer access to the apparatus that lets him do mass murder unabated was a bad idea. 113112
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 6h19 is old enough to vote, drive, and go to war. It's perfectly fine to get married at 19. 000
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 6hI'm betting no elected Democrat or tv host will say anything about this. People lost jobs for repeating the Kirk boy's own words and there was all the BS about civility. But I'm sure no one will say anything about how harmful and dangerous this rhetoric is. 000
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialchefjbsatterwhite.bsky.social @chefjbsatterwhite.bsky.social · 21hThat journalists ask every democrat about Piker while the President says things of this nature is a disgrace 081
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialMatthew Eadie @mattheweadie.bsky.social · 17hBREAKING: I've obtained an audio recording of the 911 call between an unidentified man who was violently detained by ICE agents in Evanston on Sept. 20 before agents drove off after he told them he was a U.S. citizen 21612
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialMatthew Eadie @mattheweadie.bsky.social · 16hI've also obtained body camera footage of an Evanston PD officer's conversation with an ICE agent after the incident on Howard Street, where the agent describes what he says happened and admits the man they detained was not the person they were looking for youtube.com/watch?v=xNKP...youtube.comEvanston police interaction with ICE agent on Sept. 20, 2026YouTube video by Evanston Now 085
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 6hI'm gobsmacked. Who the fck tries to do this with what looks like a 10 yr old boy??! 000
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialNobel Prize @nobelprize.org · 15hWhich Nobel Prize laureate inspires you most? Discover the names and discoveries of this year's laureates as we announce the 2026 Nobel Prizes starting Monday 5 October. Follow along, every day on our social channels, YouTube and nobelprize.org Find more information here: bit.ly/2QRp4Jp 1813635
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialNobel Prize @nobelprize.org · 13hSix days. Six prizes. 🎉 Keep an eye on our social channels starting Monday 5 October as we reveal the 2026 Nobel Prize laureates. See the full list of announcement dates: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/about/pri… 2125770
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialLetters from A Psychotherapist @jemoyer.bsky.social · 11h10/4/26 Here’s Your Daily Disinformation Detox Reminder: I will consider… Think about the broader implications of misinformation. How does it affect individuals, communities, and society as a whole? Consider the role you can play in combating misinformation and promoting truth. 022
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 21hI was thinking about this, sort of, yesterday. Folks in other countries think decent Americans should physically rise up and do something about the regime. My thought was they don't realize how comfortable many Americans are with violence. Sadly, I think some are capable of anything now. 000
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialCosmicRay @bobful.bsky.social · 03/10/2026And we get to hear about this through the BBC? wtf. 092
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 21hRight??! It's astounding the things they don't report on vs the things they talk about non-stop. 010
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialTimothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 03/10/2026It appears that the National Guard shot and killed an unarmed man (in the back). www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comAutopsy shows National Guard fatally shot Memphis man in the backThe report conflicts with the authorities’ initial account, which said Tyrin Johnson had been shot in the chest. 7623161248
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialProgressive News Service @prognews.bsky.social · 22hRights activist latest to be targeted by airport phone search. "[Jalal] Shehadeh, [an attorney] and Palestinian rights advocate, was held for several hours for a secondary inspection & had his phone seized... after he refused to allow federal agents to search it." truthout.org/articles/bor...truthout.orgBorder Agents Are Randomly Seizing Phones of US Citizens Who Support PalestineMiami lawyer Jalal Shehadeh is the latest supporter of Palestinian rights to be hassled after returning from abroad. 3146
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialProgressive News Service @prognews.bsky.social · 22hOmaha, Nebraska flooded by 6 to 8 feet of water in some areas. "[The Omaha Fire Dept.] said they rescued or helped about 60 people and several pets at 62nd and J streets, where flood waters that reached depths of 6 to 8 feet." www.wowt.com/2026/10/01/f...wowt.com‘A 100-year event’: Dozens rescued from record flooding in Omaha; mudslides close roadsOmaha emergency crews rescued dozens of people from flooding as waters reached depths of 8 feet in some areas of the metro area. 143
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialProgressive News Service @prognews.bsky.social · 22hWhite House to roll out additional self-promoting ‘public service announcements’. “The Trump admin. has created at least 13 campaign-style ads as part of its controversial taxpayer-funded, multi-million-dollar effort to promote Pres. Donald Trump and his policies." edition.cnn.com/2026/10/02/p...edition.cnn.com‘God made Trump’ ad and at least 12 others are part of controversial taxpayer-funded ad campaign | CNN PoliticsThe Trump administration has created at least 13 campaign-style ads as part of its controversial taxpayer-funded, multi-million-dollar effort to promote President Donald Trump and his policies. 216
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialProgressive News Service @prognews.bsky.social · 22hEgypt arrests entire fact-checking group. "The arrests bring the number of journalists detained in Egypt to 24. ….The interior ministry... [accused] the [6] journalists of running an unlicensed platform... ‘run from abroad’ and... spreading ‘fake news’." www.middleeasteye.net/news/egypt-d...middleeasteye.netEgypt detains entire newsroom of leading fact-checking platform over 'fake news' allegationsReporters Without Borders denounces the arrests as the 'first' to target all staff of a media organisation, while more than 80 rights groups call for the journalists' immediate release 21912
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialNPR @npr.org · 03/10/2026Flight data shows the jet dropped at least 9,000 feet over two minutes, then leveled off for several more minutes, before disappearing. n.pr/3TgLcSwn.prCoast Guard searching for missing medical plane carrying 6 peopleFlight data shows the jet dropped at least 9,000 feet over two minutes, then leveled off for several more minutes, before disappearing. 318139
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 22hYeah, because the picture is what really matters. 030
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.social4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Love this 👇 208146534178
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 23hlol I've never had that problem. Maybe try muting his account. 110
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialSally Deal - 📞 Call your legislators @ (202)224-3121 ⏰24/7! @sallydeal4.bsky.social · 02/10/2026IOWA's in play! Let's help these 4 FLIP‼️ Rob Sand, Gov @robsandia.bsky.social Josh Turek, Senate @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social turek4iowa.com Christina Bohannan, IA-01 @bohannaniowa.bsky.social bohannanforcongress.com Sarah Trone Garriott, IA-03 @sarahforiowa.bsky.social www.sarahforiowa.comrobsand.comRob Sand for IowaRob Sand for Iowa Governor. Rob is only beholden to the people of Iowa, and Rob stands up for what's right, even when it's hard. 3299141
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialMatt Ortega @mattortega.com · 03/10/2026It is their belief that anything good to do with the United States is the product of white hands only and everybody else are leeches. Jesus Christ, I am tired of this shit. 112616
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialEuronews @euronews.com · 03/10/2026Thousands take to the streets across Spain as protesters call for a general strike after parliament rejects two government housing decrees. #EuropeNewsl.euronews.comNearly 500,000 people protest in Madrid over Spain's housing crisisThousands take to the streets across Spain as protesters call for a general strike after parliament rejects two government housing decrees 02515
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialCheckiday @checkiday.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Oct 4 is National Vodka Day!checkiday.comIt's National Vodka Day!Observed at least since 2007, National Vodka Day celebrates the most popular distilled spirit in the United States, vodka, which makes up twenty to t… 132
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 23hstatic.klipy.comLittle Girl's Mischievous SmirkAlt: Little girl smiling mischievously 000
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialMelat Kiros @melatkirosco.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Progress isn’t possible alone. I’m so proud to be endorsed by such incredible organizations that have been standing up for our communities long before our campaign, and we’re ready to build strong coalitions for bold, needed change. Let’s get to work. 17217
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialCorrinaLeeB 🇨🇦 @corrina.sheshed.rocks · 03/10/2026Meet Josh Turek — Iowa’s Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate.🇺🇸 An Iowa State Representative and two-time Paralympic gold medalist, Turek is campaigning on lowering costs, affordable health care and supporting Iowa farmers and small businesses. #JoshTurek #Iowa #SheShed #VivaHerAlliance 24543283
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026What are YOU doing to stop this, other than posting the same thing over and over?? 🙄 010
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026This was an eye opening hour. Glad I recorded it so I can rewatch. 010
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.social𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 03/10/2026After years of politicians texting me for money, I finally texted one back - if he replies “STOP,” I’m framing it. 1532057447
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialStephen C. Rea @stevierea.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The “ceasefire” will be one year old next week. Since then, Israeli strikes have killed more than 1400 Gazans 71192535
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialDavid Sirota @davidsirota.com · 03/10/2026After @levernews.com published my essay about @thebulwark.com today - and it trended across social media - The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell pretended there’s no data suggesting neocons’ election strategy of embracing Liz Cheney had anything to do with Dems’ 2024 loss. That’s false. See the data here👇sirota.substack.comThe Bulwark Now Tries To Rewrite HistoryOn the defensive, Sarah Longwell pretends Democrats campaigning with Liz Cheney was fine. Polling data suggests otherwise. 105316
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialBushwacked 🦎🐉🇮🇪 @bushwacked.bsky.social · 03/10/2026We should all be concerned! MASKED MEN with no accountability for proving who they are scooping up children! Working for a government run by THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND AG BLANCHE dedicated to protecting pedophiles! WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG for these kidnapped children! 075
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialAndrew Lokenauth | TheFinanceNewsletter.com @thefinancenewsletter.com · 03/10/2026Where are the DOGE checks? Where are lower mortgage rates? What happened to gas under $2? Where are the $2,000 tariff checks? When are electric bills being cut in half? What happened to bringing grocery prices down? What happened to the “1,500%” prescription discounts? 1716955
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 03/10/2026With the rise of the Far Right, we’re in a situation where every election could potentially be the last one. No excuse not to vote with rigour. 36813250
Reposted by @apearson.bsky.socialErin J. Wamsley 🧠📈😴 @wamsleylab.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The fiscal year is over. The dying Social, Behavioral, and Economic division of NSF ended up awarding 90 total grants this year, as opposed to ~700-800 in recent past years. Source: grantwitness.org/nsf/analyses... 9480297
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026I remember seeing something on this site a few months back in which the Iranians said Kushner & Witkoff weren't actually negotiating but attempting to manipulate the markets. Much didn't seem to be made of it here. I think about that every time it's mentioned that these two are "negotiating". 000
apearson.bsky.social @apearson.bsky.social · 03/10/2026The guy Hakeem Jeffries secretly met with. He supposedly met with him to discuss the affordability crisis 🙄 000