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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Federal minimum wage in: 2009: $7.25 2010: $7.25 2011: $7.25 2012: $7.25 2013: $7.25 2014: $7.25 2015: $7.25 2016: $7.25 2017: $7.25 2018: $7.25 2019: $7.25 2020: $7.25 2021: $7.25 2022: $7.25 2023: $7.25 2024: $7.25 2025: $7.25 2026: $7.25 Folks, it's time to raise the damn wage already.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Embarrassing, shameful day for Coloradans. You give into a bully and they only demand more and more. #JaredPollis
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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
If Republicans enact their planned gerrymandering, they can lose the popular vote by *4 percent* and *still keep the House.* www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/u...
How the Republican structural advantage has shifted
Currently, Republicans' advantage from redistricting would allow them to lose the popular vote by 2.5 percentage points and still win control of the House.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Today this sweet boy turns 10. Having such a cool birthday, we wanted a Star Wars-related name, so in honor of Lucas, this is my dog George. #maythefourthbewithyou
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
Happy #Caturday from elegant Wanda Cat
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/04/2026
Sharon Simmons, the DoorDash grandma who was just part of a Trump photo op at the White House, says on Fox News that "no tax on tips" helped her because she couldn't afford her husband's cancer treatments
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
No, YOU’re not closing the strait, I am! Masterfully played, as always and definitely won’t be a disaster at all www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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Middle East crisis live: Trump says US will blockade the strait of Hormuz immediately
President makes claim in lengthy Truth Social post after talks in Pakistan fail to secure a deal
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
We need to be as loud as we have ever been! open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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The president speaks genocide
The words, the law, the future
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Tourism to the US has already taken a nose dive. I’m sure this will TOTALLY help! 🙄 #iceinairports www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
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Tom Homan confirms ICE to be at airports starting Monday
The border czar said he is discussing plans to deploy immigration agents to airports around the nation as the partial government shutdown continues.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Big deal, you say. A cat lying on the floor. So what? But this is a miracle! This is my super-scaredy, near-feral cat who used to hide all day. She started anti-anxiety meds a month ago and had a dental and she’s so much happier! And visible! And cuddly!!! #caturday #blueskycats #blackcats
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Pointless and tragic. #trumpswar www.unicefusa.org/stories/over...
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Over 1,800 Children Killed or Injured as Middle East Conflict Deepens
UNICEF is working with partners to deliver emergency support for children and families as violence surges in the Middle East. Here's how to help.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
You can watch the lies roll out in real time #iranwar
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
My super shy kitty finally coming out during the day. Was starting to wonder if she was a vampire cat!
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
DOJ hiding fifty pages of 4 FBI interviews with victim who accused Trump of ra*ing her when she was ~13 years old. The cover-up of the interviews is proven by reliable sources and the 4 interviews indicate the FBI was pursuing this case as credible. #epsteinfiles newrepublic.com/article/2070...
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Transcript: Trump Epstein Scandal Takes Damning Turn as Dem Drops Bomb
As new revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein saga threaten the president, a legal expert decodes what we just learned—and lays out a roadmap to what will happen now.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Republican Chris Madel made a stunning exit from the Minnesota governor’s race on Jan. 26, saying he cannot support the national GOP’s “stated retribution on the citizens of our state, nor can I count myself a member of a party that would do so.” www.startribune.com/chris-madel-...
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Chris Madel ends GOP bid for governor, says he can’t support federal ‘retribution’ against Minnesota
His exit comes as some other Republicans have started to distance themselves from the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the state.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Another ice shooting 😞 bringmethenews.com/minnesota-ne...
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BREAKING: Federal agent shoots man in south Minneapolis
A Bring Me The News reporter was near the scene, and recorded multiple gunshots.
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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
they went to an emergency room seeking help for their 7 year old child. ICE arrested the 7 year old and her parents. the family is here legally. www.oregonlive.com/portland/202...
oregonlive.com
ICE detains family seeking emergency care for child at Portland hospital
The Venezuelan parents and their 7-year-old daughter entered the U.S. legally.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Wtf is wrong with this country where 36% of people polled think it’s okay to shoot a mom in the face??? 😢 No amount of new video is changing what happened. A woman tried to look out for her neighbors by blocking the street and then tried to drive away and was murdered. zeteo.com/p/ice-renee-...
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EXCLUSIVE: Poll Finds Americans Don’t Believe ICE Murder of Renee Nicole Good Was Justified
The new poll conducted for Zeteo also shows a majority of Americans reject Trump’s attempts to smear Good as a ‘domestic terrorist.’
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Creepy as hell. Welcome to the United States of Authoritarian Surveillance www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/us-...
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Tourists from 42 countries will have to submit 5 years of social media history to enter U.S. under Trump plan
The Trump administration is proposing to ask visitors from countries with visa-free travel to the U.S. to submit five years of their social media history before they can enter.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Feels incredible to put time, money, and effort into a school board election and have amazing, kind people win and the MAGA slate lose. And kids and staff are the real winners! Get local and let’s take back our country! Feeling hopeful for progressives tonight! 🥳
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
My pug just can’t even with the news anymore
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
In honor of the great horned owls back in my neighbor’s yard, this is my pumpkin.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
So much fun learning about owls with the kids and reading spooky books in the library for October. My display outside the library.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
“44% to 63% of youth who undergo conversion therapy attempt suicide.” Same people “protecting” children from trans treatment want to bring back conversion therapy for kids, twisting researchers’ words. They don’t care conversion leads to kids literally dying. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say
Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Sometimes a famous person’s death really hits you hard. 😢 RIP #JaneGoodall. You were a bright light and a kind human. My daughter “became” you in 5th grade for a biography showcase. 😊
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Cats hoard puzzle pieces like dragons hoard gold. #Caturday
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Hoo boy. The DEPUTY CHIEF of the DOJ told an uncover reporter on a “date” there’s a massive cover-up for Republicans on the Epstein list and they only moved Maxwell to a minimum security prison to keep her quiet against BOP policy. Where’s the Epstein files??? www.axios.com/2025/09/04/e...
axios.com
DOJ deputy chief: Government will "redact every Republican" from Epstein client list
The deputy chief later said his comments were not based on what he's learned from his role at the DOJ.
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Hal Gregory @halgregory.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
My dog’s all, “Remember last weekend how you tied me to a hitching post at that historical museum and thought it was funny and you were like, ‘Hey, look at that teeny, tiny horse’ even as I howled my objections at the indignity? Well, it’s International Dog Day and you owe me a steak, YOU MONSTERS!”
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
What was up with so many swatting incidents all over the country at colleges today??? 🤬🤬🤬 Terrifying for parents. I’m so sick of the constant specter of gun violence looming in the back of my head. The fear of it for my family crosses my mind. Every. Single. Week. It has to end.
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Skeletons, But Swole @untimelygamer.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Mamdani found a way to get people to Pokemon Go to the polls.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
#NicoleCollier is an American hero! She’s standing up for democracy and justice with courage and integrity! 🇺🇸 bsky.app/profile/demo...
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Imagine putting on an honorary luncheon for a war criminal—someone ultimately responsible for the kidnapping of unknown numbers of children, and the murders, deaths, rapes, and the torturing of thousands of people. An honorary luncheon and a special gift. news.un.org/en/story/202...
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Ukrainians tortured, raped, executed by Russian captors, Human Rights Council hears
The Human Rights Council on Wednesday heard gruesome testimony of torture, rape and execution of Ukrainian detainees and soldiers allegedly committed by Russian forces, as a high-level independent pro...
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
This is scary and unacceptable. ca.news.yahoo.com/multiple-men...
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Multiple Men Have Impersonated ICE Agents To Kidnap And Assault Women
In a letter shared with HuffPost, the Democratic Women’s Caucus urged DHS to mandate ICE agents to “visibly and clearly identify themselves" when making arrests.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
This makes the US look weak. 🌮🌮🌮 There’s so much to pay attention to and it’s hard, but #Tawain should be on our radar. m.economictimes.com/news/interna...
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Trump administration blocks Taiwan visit: Did Trump just bow to Beijing? Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te snubbed as US blocks New York visit - The Economic Times
Did Donald Trump just bow to Beijing? In a major diplomatic twist, the Trump administration denied Taiwan President Lai Ching-te permission to stop in New York, reportedly after China objected. This m...
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Wow, CBS/Paramount. Way to capitulate to an authoritarian regime. Stephen Colbert is a bright light of humor and compassion in our dark times and I can’t wait to see what he does next. You fired him to make a clown happy and it will blow up in your face like a trick cigar. #stephencolbert
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Today I celebrate my fellow Americans who are still stubbornly fighting for the ideals this country was founded on, who are saying we have to be better than this. You make me proud to be an American. You give me hope. You’re the light in these dark times. We won’t give up because we can’t.
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Everything sucks but Trump telling Elon no more rocket launches, no more Satellites, no more electric cars just reminds me way too much of Santa with the professor in Frosty the Snowman and now I feel all giggly. Evil magicians have to make a living too!
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I guess they’re suddenly about equity now—equal opportunity zip-tying. www.the-independent.com/news/world/a...
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Protesters in wheelchairs cuffed with zip-ties during Capitol demonstrations
More than 30 demonstrators arrested ahead of Senate vote over Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ that could leave millions uninsured
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Wow, are you kidding me?!!! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Pam Bondi denies knowing Ice agents wore masks during raids despite video evidence
At hearing, US attorney general claims she’s unaware of reports that officials have hid their faces during roundups
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Let's keep this momentum going! #nokings This is OUR country with liberty and justice for all. Make good trouble! www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-a...
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GOOD TROUBLE LIVES ON - National Day of Action · John Lewis Actions
Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action to respond to the attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration and to remind them that in America, the power lie...
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Want to join #nokings on Youtube? www.youtube.com/live/ECEbs-z...
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No Kings: What's Next in the Fight?
YouTube video by No Kings June 14
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
I'm on the #nokings call for what comes next! Join me www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
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No Kings: What's Next in the Fight? (Attendee Debrief Call) · No Kings
On June 14, we told our governments and communities: No Kings! Join us on Monday night after the big day for a debrief call for everyone across the movement who attended a No Kings event. We'll talk a...
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
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Bibliophile @bibleeohfile.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
WTAF? They’re doing this to a US Senator? What more proof do people need that the authoritarian regime is here and they’re trying to silence everyone. www.nbcnews.com/video/sen-al...
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Watch: Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Noem press conference
Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., could be heard saying, “I have a question for the secretary,” as he was forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference in Los Angeles. No...
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Keith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Trump claimed today that Los Angeles would be on fire right now if it weren’t for him sending in the Marines and the National Guard.🔥 i’m here to tell you that’s a lie. LA was getting by just fine until Trump stepped in and ruined things.
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Trump says Los Angeles would be on fire if not for him. That’s a lie.
YouTube video by The Keith Boykin Channel
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