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Charlie Warzel @cwarzel.bsky.social · 1h
There is a moment at the very very end of Abdul El-Sayed's podcast with Ezra Klein (book recommendation section) where he talks about the idea of "speaking truth to pain" and this will be staying with me for an extremely long time. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/o...
But there’s also something about truth to pain. We talk a lot about truth to power, but I think it’s actually a lot harder to speak truth to pain. I say that as someone who went to medical school, realizing that in a lot of our politics right now, we’ve got to get a lot better at speaking truth to pain if we’re going to get through some of these challenges that we have.

What does “truth to pain” mean?

It’s one thing to look power in the eye and say: You’re wrong about this. But there’s a way in which pain is very difficult to reason with. Because when somebody is in their pain, they’re in their trauma. They see that pain, and they may not see what’s causing it.

I remember just very explicitly being in a trauma ward with a gunshot wound patient and watching this big guy with his hand on his gunshot wound. All the folks are trying to pull his hand off his pain, that point of his gunshot wound, this clear vulnerability.

And this emergency room doctor had the presence of mind to be like: Everyone, stop. And she looks him in the eyes, and she’s like: I get that really hurts, and I’m so sorry that you’re here. You don’t want to be here. We don’t want you to be here. But if you don’t let us fix this, you could die. So I’m going to take your hand, and I’m going to move it off, OK? Because I need to get there so that you can live.

She was speaking truth to pain. He understands he’s at the hospital, he needs care, but he also doesn’t want anybody to touch the wound. Which is a natural thing. And I think it is a really great metaphor for how we think about a lot of these challenges we talked about today.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 17h
NEW: The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge brought by the Democratic National Committee that could determine if state judges can extend polling hours after election-day disruptions threaten voting access. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court agrees to hear case on expanded voting hours during Election Day disruptions
The DNC is asking the justices to clarify whether Wisconsin courts can extend voting hours when election-day problems threaten voters’ constitutional right to vote.
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 6h
Smith, in contrast, stood firmly on facts and the rule of law. “I have been fortunate to serve a country that I love for nearly 30 years in local, national, and international settings,” he said in his opening statement. “My service has spanned both
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 15h
Proud of the CDCers who fought to get this vital info out! 30% of our workforce is gone. Heartbroken by the loss of brilliant scientists, institutional knowledge, & frankly my friends, colleagues, & mentors. An understaffed CDC harms the public & leaves the US vulnerable. Rebuilding will take years
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‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission (Gift Article)
The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.
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Ben Franklin’s ghost @ben-franklin-ghost.bsky.social · 17h
They (GOP) know this to be true and it will always be true.
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Dom Ervolina @dominicervolina.com · 19h
Anthropic's IPO leak breaks down like this: In 2025, they had $4.6B in revenue against a $42B loss 2026 revenue is $11.5B with $518B marked to spend on building more data centers Meanwhile, they think they're worth $2T because they are on the cusp of birthing Digital Jesus (🧵)
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump is using the launch of the new AI-powered America .gov to push the SAVE Act. He says the site will make it easy to get documents like replacement Social Security cards and passports, so Congress should pass the bill. Apparently, getting the paperwork will be as easy as a swipe.
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“When food prices go up because farm workers go missing, that’s the ICE Tax. When construction grinds to a halt because no one is left to build homes, that’s the ICE Tax. When our elders can’t get the care they deserve because their caretakers and nurses are gone, that’s the ICE Tax.” #EndtheICETax
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CHC Chair: ‘ICE Is Not Just Busting The Budget, It’s Wrecking Our Economy’
Congressional Hispanic Caucus members joined America’s Voice to call for an end to the ICE Tax that’s making the lives of all working families more expensive.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/09/2026
Schiff is up. Apologizes to Jack Smith. “My colleagues have attacked you, but NONE of them have tried to deny what happened on January 6th. They attack you because they don’t want to address the facts. The Barr DoJ sought toll records without a peep from my colleagues.” 1/
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Essence of RBG 🦋 @rbgprevails.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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jeanrene62.bsky.social @jeanrene62.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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thegladerunner.bsky.social @thegladerunner.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Five years ago, when a Seattle burger chain raised employee wages & benefits the Reicht wing lost their minds, screaming the result would be $20 burgers & the company would end in bankruptcy. Today, the chain is even more popular than ever. Never let them try to tell you a living wage can’t work.
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Pocket News 📰 @jeanpocket.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Today before Senate.
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Kieran @toadally.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Just got a political ad that said “if you vote for this candidate the SOCIALISTS win and more people will have access to health insurance!” Why is that scary for people?
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End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 22h
For once, Ken Paxton is being honest: if it weren't for our broken campaign finance system, he'd have no shot. #UnrigWashington candidate @jamestalarico.bsky.social is running to reform our system and fight for Texans. Ken Paxton can't say the same. #TXSEN
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
James Talarico spoke out on Fox News about GOP redistricting efforts: “If Republican policies are so popular, why do they need to redraw these maps; why not run on their policies?”
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This. It has always been this. A sitting American president did this. And because he did this, he should have been convicted and put behind bars. And the fact that we never held him accountable for these crimes will forever stain this country. And we may never recover from it.👇
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 29/09/2026
TILLIS: is there anything you would have done differently? JACK: yes. One thing I was taught is you only do your talking in the courtroom. But if you stick to that, people can unfairly malign you and you can’t respond. But there are things being said that are untrue… 1/
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Roblee14 @vegasdude83.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
ICE is not law enforcement you can't be law enforcement when you operate outside the law ignoring every right people have in this country & playing judge, jury & executioner so if ICE is trying to abduct you as in take you without a warrant assume you'll never be seen again & defend yourself
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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ElizabethC 💙🐸 @econklin44.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump flattered & groveled at length before Zi, and his growing mental disabilities were on full display. #ProudBlue www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/u...
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Trump Offered to Sell Arms to China, U.S. Ambassador Says (Gift Article)
President Trump made the offer to Xi Jinping, China’s leader, said David Perdue, the ambassador to China. The White House later said the U.S. had no plans for such a sale.
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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 27/09/2026
NEW: A Texas woman died after being denied an abortion and her family sued the state and her doctors for violating her right to life. They say the ban should be struck down. It's one of several cases challenging abortion laws under state constitutional rights to life and liberty @autonomynews.co
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New Lawsuits Argue That Pregnant People Also Have a Right to Life
Lawyers are fighting abortion bans in state court by establishing that pregnant people have a right to life and liberty—or at least self-defense.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 28/09/2026
NEW: ProPublica’s reporting reveals for the first time the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed, spurring behind-the-scenes drama that played out for nearly a year.
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The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting
ProPublica’s reporting reveals for the first time the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed, spurring behind-the-scenes drama that played out for near...
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Donna Stern @dvsmemphis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Seeing Paid for by the U.S. Government on a video where Trump monologues about a final battle against domestic political opponents feels straight out of an authoritarian nightmare. American taxpayers are literally funding state-sponsored propaganda targeting fellow citizens. #momsky#sheshed
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The plan: Build a 200-room, 300-bathroom data center, 70% subsidized by federal and local governments. Make it accessible to the train. Build a supermarket for the 800 people doing 24/7 on-site maintenance. Call it the future of technology. Make OpenAI pay for the rest. Then let people move in.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
NO 👇 LIES DETECTED......
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly tripled since 2020 — while Amazon’s annual profits soared by over 550%. It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low. We must unrig the system.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026
Hey, ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson here. I’m taking over the account to tell you about my new story. For months, I posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings to test the company's "responsible gaming" safeguards. Spoiler alert: They made me a VIP — and I lost $10K. Here's how it all went down. 🧵
Selfie taken by ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson, a man wearing a backwards baseball cap and an orange T-shirt.
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Zoli Aswad Osaze @zaswadosaze.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
washingtonpost Immigrants who historically would have been able to live and work in the U.S. while pursuing asylum are being taken into custody by immigration officers at airports, during interviews related to their claim and after routine traffic stops.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Today, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow Trump's voter suppression database to move forward. It then ruled 9-0 to reject the GOP's gerrymander scheme in Missouri. I created Democracy Docket for times like this. Help support it by subscribing now. demdock.com/4w6emld
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
If you experience problems voting:
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🌹WeegieFromWA 🍀 @onefussyone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Effective Oct 22, filling low-cost prescriptions at foreign pharmacies will be all but impossible for Americans. Buying at discount rates from other countries will require tariffs, prepaid duties and customs paperwork. Thanks, Donnie. Pop the corks, big Pharma. www.seattletimes.com/business/mil...
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Millions of Americans get discount prescriptions from Canada. That backdoor arrangement is about to close
The shutdown means Americans will have to pay higher, domestic prices for prescriptions. In some cases, the prices will be much higher.
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Ashley Holden 🩷 M.Ed. @mrsholden2019.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I think about how many people's lives would be saved by these men paying their fair share in taxes. People like me shouldn't have to rely on the generosity of strangers to be able to continue our fight against stage 4 #cancer. We should be able to focus on healing. Instead we stress about money. ❤️
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🌹WeegieFromWA 🍀 @onefussyone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Why is the Republican answer always to accept less?
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Hi, Norwegian here
In the USA, medical school tuition is
typically over $200,000.
In Norway: Nothing.
Students get government loans for living
costs. Each semester you pass, up to 40%
converts to a grant.
This is why a cashier's child can become a
doctor in Norway. Your academic abilities
matter, not who your parents are.
Follow for more from a social democracy,
where dignity is not a privilege.
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Monica @softtail65.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
It is barbaric. There is no reason for women to be dying from ectopic pregnancies in the U.S. in 2026. Not one.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Referring to the Chinese president, the host asked “If you were president, would you throw him a big dinner?” “I would not be throwing him a dinner,” Trump declared. “I’d get him a McDonald’s hamburger.” 😂 www.mediaite.com/media/tv/jak...
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Jake Tapper Digs Up Clip of Trump Mocking Obama-Xi State Dinner: ‘Get Down To Work’
CNN’s Jake Tapper aired an old clip of President Donald Trump blasting then-President Barack Obama for hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state dinner in 2015.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 24/09/2026
CNN: "Right now the Chinese communist state media are allowed on the White House grounds, but we are not. I think that says it all." TRUMP IS THE COMMUNIST.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 25/09/2026
Trump and MarkWayne Mullin want to surround our polling places with armed men in masks. But we will not be made afraid to cast our votes. Read more from LP's lawyer Mario Nicolais: bit.ly/4hMmmDd
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naugtynonnie.bsky.social @naugtynonnie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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New York Times Opinion @nytopinion.nytimes.com · 25/09/2026
“This November, in races few people are watching, four of seven swing states will elect a secretary of state,” Ellen Kurz writes. Whether the 2028 presidential election “ends in a constitutional crisis depends on who they are, and the candidates are alarming.”
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Opinion | These Elections Could Decide 2028. No One Is Watching Them.
Four swing states will soon elect the official who will run the 2028 presidential election. The candidates are alarming.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 25/09/2026
🚨The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to use a deeply flawed database of Americans’ personal information to initiate registration purges. Have questions? Marc Elias has answers. Here’s what this decision means for YOUR vote ⬇️
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Revives Trump's Voter Purge Scheme
In a dangerous decision for voters, the Supreme Court authorized the Trump administration to overhaul a federal immigration database into a vast, centralized and deeply flawed database of Americans’…
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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Many thanks to @theunpopulist.net for reposting my piece on Stephen Miller’s Office of Remigration, which really needs more attention. This agency announces right in its name that white nationalism is the basis for US immigration policy: www.theunpopulist.net/p/stephen-mi...
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Stephen Miller Is Paying Monstrous Dictators to Admit Expelled Immigrants
A Democratic Congress needs to urgently investigate this abuse of taxpayer dollars that were actually meant for refugees
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ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️‍🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 @stevefm20.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 25/09/2026
NEW: Days after ICE fatally shot Alex Pretti, Virginia prosecutor Steve Descano got a call to join attorneys banding together to help bring charges against the federal immigration agency. Months later, Descano and his colleagues are working overtime to prepare for the threat of ICE at the polls.
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The local prosecutors who fought ICE are ready to combat federal election interference
“I think what I can say is that we’re going to be ready for anything,” one district attorney said. “And whatever that scenario is, it’s going to be kind of plug-and-play to have the place we’re going ...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Supreme Court BLOCKS Missouri's GOP Gerrymander. I will be going live at 6:30ET to discuss this breaking news! www.youtube.com/live/Tm__W1b...
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Blocks Missouri Voting Maps That Would Favor Republicans
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
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DoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.
In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam
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