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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 27/09/2026
An alliance of ideologues and grifters is remaking U.S. foreign policy, from Iran and Ukraine to Venezuela and Cuba. On @firinglineshow.bsky.social Watch here: youtu.be/4okBq3W_E-o
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Anne Applebaum | Full Episode 9.25.26 | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS
YouTube video by Firing Line with Margaret Hoover | PBS
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This serves as advertisement for Alex Gibney’s documentary, Musk, opening October 9. Pass it on.
hollywoodreporter.com
The Major Social Media Platforms Are All Rejecting Paid Ads for Alex Gibney’s ‘Musk’ (Exclusive)
YouTube, TikTok and Meta have all turned down the trailer for the Oct. 9 doc, citing “political” content. X won't even take Bleecker Street's calls. The distributor is appealing.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Massie had the votes lined up for Hegseth’s impeachment… and Speaker Mike Johnson called a recess early to vacate Congress and gut its functioning as an independent legislative body with oversight, Let that sink in. Remember this on November 3rd.
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papillonjaune77.bsky.social @papillonjaune77.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Here is a curated SP full of highly engaged seekers of truth. I can recommend them. Vet and add these great ppl to your packs. Our government has been transformed into a private for profit enterprise for the sole benefit of the plutocrats. go.bsky.app/Sg55nZP
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
CNN’s statement following being denied access to the White House grounds this morning, September 19, 2026: #journalism
CNN statement — September 19, 2026:

Early today, CNN journalists were denied access to the White House grounds. CNN's mission to report on the U.S. government will continue regardless of any attempts to restrict physical access to the White House and other government buildings, or any other attempts to impede our journalism. We have a right under the U.S. Constitution to do our reporting without hindrance or interference from the government and this ban is an illegal assault on this fundamental right.

We will not be deflected from our duty to hold the government and other public bodies to account, and we will continue to report on the actions and processes of this administration without fear or favor.

CNN stands fully behind our White House team.
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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 18/09/2026
He fucked it up so badly they had to explain it with crayons.
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Bill @bdub55.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This video is spot on!
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Hell Yes!!!
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
President Donald Trump threatened to curb trade with the European Union over its recent political embrace of Canada. Map Shows States That Could be Hit Hardest as Trump Threatens Europe www.newsweek.com/map-shows-st...
newsweek.com
Map shows states that could be hit hardest as Trump threatens Europe
The president threatened to curb trade with the bloc over its recent political embrace of Canada.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
BREAKING News: The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years in a renewed fight against inflation, which has picked up since early in the year due to the war with Iran. | CNN www.cnn.com/2026/09/16/b...
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Live updates: Fed raises interest rates for the first time since 2023 | CNN Business
Trump appointee Kevin Warsh was expected to lower interest rates. He just raised them. Follow for live updates.
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 15/09/2026
The Kennedy Center was a beloved Washington institution, enjoyed by millions of people. It has been destroyed for no real reason. Just vanity, carelessness, indifference. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Trump’s Kennedy Center Shakedown
The only appropriate response is to refuse to accede to his demands.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
49 days until midterms. Today’s Public Service Message — since we have a disingenuous dataming dasterdly oligarch trying to interfere with our elections AGAIN:
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WARNING:
votesafe.org
OFFICIAL PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT • DATA PRIVACY ALERT
This website is run by Elon Musk's America PAC and will collect and sell your personal information — including address, birthdate, phone, email, device and location data.
Protect your data. Use official government portals instead: Vote.gov and your official state election website.
For safe voter registration and election details, use only official gov websites.
Visit Vote.gov or your state's official election website.
• PUBLIC ADVISORY • Be cautious of third-party sites collecting personal data
• This notice is for public information and data protection
• No affiliation with government
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 15/09/2026
NEWS: The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump regime’s emergency request to enforce new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. See the full decision and learn more here.
meidasnews.com
Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail-Ballot Restrictions for 2026 Midterms
The justices rejected the Trump regime's emergency request, leaving new ballot-envelope, barcode and voter-data requirements on hold.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 15/09/2026
Here's the video that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton tried so hard to hide of him vacationing with his mistress in London that he allegedly lunged at an American tourist who recorded it. Share!
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨 Oligarch datamining alert: This is what happens to your personal info if you go to Musk's site & fill out his "vote safe" form:
Data collected by Musk's votesafe.org
• First, middle, and last name
• Date of birth
• Full home address
• Email address
• Cell phone number
• IP address and location
Used to derive each user's city, zip code, approximate longitude and latitude, time zone, and internet provider.
• Browser, operating system, screen size and language of your device
• What website referred you to votesafe.org
• Every link you click
• Every page you look at
• Your voter registration status
Derived from a voter file held by America PAC or its vendors - not the state's actual records.
• Your district and ballot

Derived from Ballotpedia.

Source: popular.info
POPULAR
INFORMATIONData shared by
Musk's votesafe org

• Your street address is sent to Facebook and Google.
• Your name, email, phone number, ZIP code and date of birth are sent to America PAC's server that feeds Facebook's ad-matching system, which uses them to identify your Facebook and Instagram accounts. The site sends your contact details to Google's ad system.
• A scrambled version of your email address is sent to The Trade Desk, an advertising firm, which uses it to create an identifier that follows the user across websites, apps, and streaming TV.
• Your usage is shared with X, the social network owned by Musk, which attempts to connect it to an X account.
Incrementdata, another tracking company, is sent information about your use of the site.
• Your email is shared with Iterable, an email and text-message marketing company.
• A code based on the technical traits of the device, known as a device fingerprint, is created so a user can be tracked even if cookies are deleted.

Source: popular.info
POPULAR
INFORMATION
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Trump targets off base messaging and thinks that Americans are just a bunch of gullible fools. Fact check: the United States makes most of its own diesel fuel through domestic petroleum refineries. www.eia.gov/energyexplai...
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Where our diesel comes from - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Sources of diesel fuel from petroleum refining and how diesel fuel is transported to consumers by pipeline, ships, trains, and trucks.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 14/09/2026
I must admire Kremlin investment portfolio
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
TRUMP: "You have no cards." ZELENSKY: "Oh, yes, we do. Have you seen my card that causes long lines at gas stations in Moscow? Makes Putin very nervous." TRUMP: "Stop playing that card." ZELENSKY: "OK, when you and your handler, Vladimir Putin, are both where you belong--in Hell."
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Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record
U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as the Ukraine and Iran wars drive broader energy supply concerns.
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Monica's Place Sunday Starter Pack! 🌊💙🌊 So many great Resisters & Democracy Defenders for you to meet & connect with tonight! Another Pack with over 50 accounts under 25k for you to meet! 💙 #ResistersUnite 🤝 #StrongerTogether 💪 Check it out! 👀 Vet 🧐, Follow 👣 & Repost! 🔄 Ty! 🥰 go.bsky.app/wWdmmS
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 13/09/2026
WSJ: PM Mark Carney is exploring whether Canada could become an “associate member” of the European Union The EU is open to the idea. This would create a new membership status, per EU & Canadian officials.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 13/09/2026
To sum it up: Trump never called on Putin directly to stop the war. The Iran war is being pushed aside and Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure are being labeled as the reason for increasing prices for us — remember this when it comes to midterms. Who is responsible, why and for how long.
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It's Sunday, who wants in on a new Monica's Place Starter Pack? 🌊💙🌊 If you are a Resister/Democracy Defender account who follows me, Drop a 💙 or a Comment here so I can include you tonight! #ResistersUnite 🤝 #StrongerTogether 💪 Say Hi 👋, Vet 🧐 & Follow 👣 others who comment here too! 💙🌊 Repost! 🔄
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 13/09/2026
If Ukraine would just surrender we could get on with making business deals
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Congratulation, @nothoodlum.bsky.social on being the #1 account on Bluesky for engagements. As someone who follows you, I know it is a place well-earned. www.graphtracks.com/stats/bluesk...
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Top 100 Bluesky Accounts by Engagement (24h) | GraphTracks
Live-updated top 100 Bluesky accounts by engagement. See who's trending in the last 24 hours. Discover creators and track stats.
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Jürgen R 💙🇺🇦 🐝 @dailykotzn.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The Saturday collection of great voices for democracy from various countries. All are active, have a bio, and are mutual friends. So vet and repost for everyone’s extended reach including yourself! Special mention as a service to you all: @lunafications.blue go.bsky.app/FiY7fAg
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/09/2026
Promoting an illegal war in the Middle East by fear mongering over weapons of mass destruction on the 9/11 anniversary is a little on the nose
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, it is refreshing to see the latest technology being used to help us through a difficult time, rather than mining our personal data to annoy us, steal our identities, rip us off, and interfere with our elections.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/09/2026
Okay everyone. Here’s the YouTube interview with @jimmykimmel.com and @jamestalarico.bsky.social You know what to do. Watch it. Share it. Donate. Bury them. youtu.be/WLDE9LrGpNk?...
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/09/2026
Katie Phang asks a Trump supporter why Trump’s DOJ still hasn’t released the Epstein files. She deflects to Clinton, Obama and Biden, praises Trump’s “transparency,” then calls it “wonderful” that Attorney General Todd Blanche is speaking at a partisan GOP convention.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/09/2026
Katie Phang tries to interview Republican convention attendees. They avoid her, and one lets the secret slip: They’re “not allowed” to speak with the media.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11/09/2026
Trump supporter at convention: Biden was constantly sleeping. It's really nice to have a president in the White House that is awake Phang: Do you have any concerns about Trump's mental faculties? Trump supporter: He's sharp as a tack
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Do NOT use that link. Myself and many others will be sharing the true and proper links for voting info up until the elections in November. President @barackobama.bsky.social is a great follow for solid voting information, also.
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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We don’t need to outspend the billionaires, we need to out think, and outvote them.. oath.vote youtu.be/P60oincnjuY
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Only 57 Days Left!
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military
The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
thedemlabs.org/2026/09/06/e...
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Early Voting Schedules & Voter ID by State: Interactive Map
Plan your vote with our interactive 50-state map. Explore early voting schedules, state voter ID requirements, and free or discounted rides to the polls.
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Laura Barrón-López @lbarronlopez.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
New: HSI has been hunting for noncitizen voter fraud since last summer. This week, DHS started a “surge” in 9 states But they’re short of 10s of thousands Trump says exist DHS subpoenaed GA for voting records on 13 individuals WI for 15 WA got DHS request for 2 www.ms.now/news/aggress...
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Aggressive DHS hunt for voter fraud only finding a handful of possible noncitizen cases
Nine states have reportedly been targeted in the latest surge by the Department of Homeland Security to root out voter fraud. One state told MS NOW the findings there have been single-digit.
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Say Hi 👋 to these Resisters looking to meet you! Vet,F&R. Ty!💙 @efingruven.bsky.social @rubyramone.bsky.social @bdub55.bsky.social @desertscribe.bsky.social @ryannosaurus.bsky.social @coachkk.bsky.social @samm1955.bsky.social @bobbygoode.bsky.social @nofuxgiven.bsky.social @helgaqn.bsky.social 🚫Adds
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Does the President have the right to destroy our government? Does the President have the right to destroy the people’s house? No, he doesn’t. He is the servant of the people. He exists at OUR command.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Take a few minutes and listen to this. **And if you are a current candidate in any voting district in the U.S., sit your ass down and listen up.🤷‍♀️
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Monica's Place Sunday Funday Starter Pack! 🌊💙🌊 Another Starter Pack full of so many great Resisters & Democracy Defenders for you to meet, along with some great media accounts, too! #ResistersUnite 🤝 #StrongerTogether 💪 Check it out! 👀 Vet 🧐, Follow 👣 & Repost! 🔄 Ty! 🥰 go.bsky.app/UtdMn9b
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Kinley 🦋 Brenda @bluthrunthru.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Thank you @hopeful66.bsky.social for including me in this great pack! Followed all and Reposted!🦋💙🦋 bsky.app/starter-pack...
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Republicans bristle at Trump’s latest tactics to undermine Congress’ funding power GOP lawmakers are bracing themselves for a possible rerun of the White House’s “pocket rescission” gambit. www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
politico.com
Republicans bristle at Trump’s latest tactics to undermine Congress’ funding power
GOP lawmakers are bracing themselves for a possible rerun of the White House’s “pocket rescission” gambit.
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Lee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
More CDC food recalls - this time - jalapeños. www.cdc.gov/salmonella/o...
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Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026
Epidemiological data about a <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to jalapenos.
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Monica's Place Sunday Starter Pack! 🌊💙🌊 This Starter Pack is full of so many great Rebels, Resisters & Democracy Defenders for you to meet & connect with tonight! #VoteBlue2026 🗳💙 #ResistersUnite 💙🤝💙 #StrongerTogether 💙💪💙 Check it out! 👀 Vet 🧐, Follow 👣 & Repost! 🔄 Ty! 🥰 go.bsky.app/2AQMDu9
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Max Boot @maxboot.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Great timing. Trump is aligning himself with North Korea while it’s sending more men and missiles to help Russia attack Ukraine.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16/08/2026
NEWS: Trump says he has ordered Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, citing his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump says he is helping North Korea because South Korea refused to join his failed war against Iran.
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CharChar @char50.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
What a joke‼️
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
APPLEBAUM: There’s a long debate about whether Ukraine should be in NATO. It’s a moot point. I would much rather see new set of security alliances that automatically include Ukraine. Because Ukraine has the best military technology now, maybe in the world, definitely in Europe.
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