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Not Over 9/11 or 1/6 Retired LCSW. Therapist/Social Worker, teacher. Pro union😷✌🏻😻🌹No DM’s or lists for now❤️

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Susan Collins is always horrified by the predictable results of her own vote, which means Mainers who genuinely care about Susan Collins should elect Troy Jackson as he won’t vote for things that wind up upsetting Susan Collins, unlike Susan Collins
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens — the latest snafu in the department’s attempts to uncover illegal voters across the country. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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DHS noncitizen voter claims unravel in Nevada as state confirms flagged voters are citizens
Nevada election officials said Thursday that 185 voters in the state who the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identified as noncitizens were all, in fact, citizens.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
My entire life I've heard centrists scolding leftist candidates with "oh, but how will we pay for all that? isn't your agenda unreasonable? shouldn't we run on a modest proposal for means-tested tax rebates?" Then Mamdani gets elected and makes it all look pretty easy. No wonder they hate him.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Many of you are asking how you can help me. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23/09/2026
Ossoff: "What did they spend the most political capital trying to do over the last 18 months? Cover up the Epstein files. They worked harder to cover up the Epstein files than they ever did to lower grocery prices."
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DrDinD.bsky.social @drdind.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
#NoOnProp39 🧵 Richard Uihlein, Schlitz beer heir, owner of Uline office products, & ultraconservative WI multibillionaire, has given $17M to support Prop 39 in California, a backdoor voter suppression effort introduced by GOP legislators. The proposition, if passed, would require Californians...
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, North Carolina Asian Americans Together, Down Home North Carolina and individual voters, Elias Law Group has SUED North Carolina over its last-minute restrictions on absentee ballots. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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North Carolina mail ballot restrictions will cause ‘arbitrary disenfranchisement,’ new lawsuit warns
The suit follows the State Board of Elections' vote to pass new absentee ballot memos — skirting legislative review and ignoring significant public dissent — the same day the state started sending out...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22/09/2026
Ossoff: "I think the use of deep fake technology in political ads is meant to deceive voters and is a slippery slope. Mike Collins is using these deceptive tactics because he doesn't want to explain his own record."
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
I don't think it's a coincidence that Trump is banning news outlets the week before a court's deadline for Todd Blanche to release interview notes with underage girls Trump is alleged to have raped and threatened. He'd rather we talk about his censorship than his pedophilia.
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The NAACP is suing to stop the orange felon from illegally sending armed agents to intimidate people of color at election polls. Thank you NAACP.
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Boatoptional @boatoptional.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
@chefrocky413.bsky.social Are you doing well?
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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
here's today's post: "some fucked-up militarized sniper arch is the last thing we need right now" — I’ll tell you what We the People do need. thanks for reading, and please sign up for my daily newsletter to keep getting the good stuff —
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some fucked-up militarized sniper arch is the last thing we need right now
I’ll tell you what We the People do need.
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THE ANOINTED ATHEIST @theanointedatheist.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Trump is banning news orgs because he wants to hide the hard truth: his regime is a cesspool of corruption. He lies, cheats, and steals as he destroys our nation’s democratic principles. Other world leaders consider him a buffoon and a bully, and he has brought nothing but pain and shame to America.
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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We don’t need our journalistic watchdogs to have “access” to Trump Everyone in the press room should walk out in protest … and source up.
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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
📌If I was running everything, these two minutes would appear on primetime spots in every media market in America.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/09/2026
Buttigieg: "I was shocked to hear Speaker Johnson just now saying 'we shouldn't be rushing, shouldn't be moving too quickly on this.' You know what is moving quickly? AI. For Congress to sit on its hands is deeply dangerous it to the American people ... what have they been doing this entire time?"
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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 13/09/2026
This is amazing… They gave the Humanitarian Award to an entire state. At the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Awards, the people of Minnesota were honored for how they came together to support their neighbors during the federal immigration crackdown. Congratulations, Minnesota. 👏🏽 #SheShed #VivaHerAlliance
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
American singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie, who wrote “This Land is Your Land.” The words on his guitar are testament to why the Nazis stifled art—and why Donald Trump tries to silence comics. The arts are not just entertainment when they challenge those in power.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
“.. With Saudi oil now blockaded, Americans are about to discover why maintaining stability in the Middle East and not handing it to a consortium of Russia and Iran was always important.” @jayinkyiv.bsky.social
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 12/09/2026
The “tax the rich and they’ll all leave” crowd might want to take a seat. Tax the rich opponents keep that narrative going even though data shows it’s false. NY raised taxes on the wealthy in 2021. We were told the millionaires would flee. 2021: 90,579 2022: 86,211 2023: 86,710 2024: 99,404 RECORD
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
🗳🏜 SHOUT OUT ARIZONA TONIGHT WE'RE GETTING READY TO GO ..CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT AZ06 TUCSON RALLY TO ELECT JOANNA MENDOZA With the great PETE BUTTIGIEG & great DEMOCRATS running in #AZ06 🏜 The event is packed Doors open 5pm Event 6:30 -7:30 Pima County Fairgrounds Bring Water🏜
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Hillary Is Spot On.......
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“Rebellious Scots” 😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺 @markrich68.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
☘️ Great to see our Celtic cousins giving the Mango Mussolini pelters 👏 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇪🇺😎
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12/09/2026
New in PN: Mike Johnson runs out the clock on his own speakership "He hasn't had *any* agenda beyond serving Trump. (Trump has boasted he’s effectively “the speaker and the president.”) If Blanche has reduced AG position to Trump’s lawyer, Johnson has transformed speakership into Trump’s lap dog."
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Mike Johnson runs out the clock on his own speakership
It was the most sycophantic of times.
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Leia🇨🇴🇺🇸 @theswprincess.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
This is an excellent guide on what you can and should do to help if someone you know is taken by ICE. The most important thing - 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁. There's PLENTY we can do help ensure a fair outcome.
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♥️♠️Pam♦️♣️ @pam.sheshed.rocks · 12/09/2026
I am not buying what the republicans and trump are selling! My vote is precious! I’m voting Blue from the top of the ticket and the bottom! #SheShed #VoteBlue
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Brian Cardone @cardonebrian.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Saw this on my walk this morning with my dog. I think people are fed up with high costs, chaos and the corruption of this regime and we yearn for change. If we keep doing the work, knocking doors and turning out the vote, we end this nightmare on November 3rd. LFG!!✊✊🏻✊🏽🗳️🗳️🗳️
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
On the same day Ted Cruz gets roundly booed by Texas fans, Abdul El-Sayed has Michigan fans running over to shake his hand. Please tell us more about who's popular with Real Americans™
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Grandpa @grandpaws.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Nobody is going to be held accountable. They are going to murder many more people. They actually laugh and joke about it.
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Boatoptional @boatoptional.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
@jab1963.bsky.social Hello again old friend! I’m always glad to see you here! I’m rarely on but I find you when I am! Hope like is treating you well🌹you know how we’re doing over here 😞
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
BREAKING: Our banned interview with Kimmel generated 6 million views on YouTube.
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Ian Kremer @wolverinebear.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Will Putin’s Decade-Long War on US Elections Hit the Midterms? www.motherjones.com/politics/202... #democracy #elections #Bluies
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Will Putin's decade-long war on US elections hit the midterms?
Trump's Russia denialism has left America vulnerable.
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Marlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦 @marlenerobertson.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Trump receives a warm welcome in Dublin Ireland.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I'm trying to add 500 Democracy Docket subscribers this weekend. Democracy Docket will never send you spam or sell your email address. It's not on Substack or ActBlue. Free and premium options available. Link and thanks! demdock.com/4w6emld
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🦋❄️🍁Baron🍁❄️🦋 @baron333.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Listen to Andy folks ...Vote Vote 🗳
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𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗱 @photoframd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Republicans want you to forget about their cuts to the Affordable Care Act which caused 14 million US citizens to lose healthcare, increased everyone's premiums, & timed deepest cuts AFTER midterms. #RestoreACATaxCredits www.nytimes.com/2026/08/15/o...
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Opinion | Republicans Are Trying to Hide These Health Care Cuts (Gift Article)
Republicans are taking deliberate steps to make health care less affordable.
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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The House already passed a clean 3-year extension of the enhanced ACA tax credits months ago. Yet the Senate is still sitting on its hands while real people skip life-saving meds just to pay rent. This is absolute bullshit. Families can't wait! #RestoreACATaxCredits today!
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Pat Fuller @bannerite.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
8 million Americans have lost their healthcare in every single state, and Republicans still call it a win. They gutted Medicaid and the ACA so the wealthy could get richer. This is grotesque, and they did it on purpose. #RestoreACATaxCredits
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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is one reason why Republican Senators won’t #RestoreACATaxCredits. We “can’t afford it” because of the OPTIONAL Iran war, tax cuts for billionaires, and oopsie tariff refunds that no voter ever voted for. Why do we pay taxes again? #MomSky
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U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion as America’s Borrowing Binge Continues
President Trump’s promises to restore fiscal order and reduce the amount of America’s debt burden have been hampered by spending on the Iran war, tax cuts and tariff refunds.
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Alan Rosenblatt @drdigipol.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Hardworking Americans are one bad Senate vote away from losing their coverage. If Republicans don't restore ACA tax credits, the crisis gets worse. Bring the bill to the floor. Pass it. We need affordable care. Pass it now. #RestoreACATaxCredits
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 🟦🟧Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
When Republicans took away the ACA tax credits average monthly premiums jumped forcing families to pay nearly double to keep their exact same insurance plans. Republicans caused 3 million people to lose insurance by pricing them out! #RestoreACATaxCredits
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
In 76 Days we're gonna pull a Comey on this bitch!
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Pls never forget these heroic American Patriots who risked their lives to keep our elections safe 🇺🇸
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
75 DAYS 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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giorgio_inlove @inlove1.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
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🌈Super Gay Mom💙 @hudsonbay2la.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Let's hear it for MIA! Science and engineering! Whoop-whoop! youtu.be/Bu0LKfB3CR8 #resist #vote
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Jamelia - Superstar (Official Video) [HD]
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NPR @npr.org · 14/08/2026
Federal regulators are reviewing 'mention markets' that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic lawmakers call for an investigation into conditions on the long-deployed USS Lincoln. n.pr/3Ue1mfi
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Feds probe 'mention markets.' And, lawmakers call for investigation into USS Lincoln
Federal regulators are reviewing 'mention markets' that allow wagers on what public figures will say. And, Democratic lawmakers call for an investigation into conditions on the long-deployed USS Lincoln.
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
🚨Holy shit. Donald Trump just ruined any chance for Republicans to win the midterms. “TRUMP: “I don't want to hear about affordability.” That quote should haunt Republicans all the way to Election Day. #RepublicansStarveUs
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
😕 says it all, really (From @justinjpearson.bsky.social )
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The Fighting Liberal Texan🌈🌊💙🦋Congress Switchboard 202-224-3121 @fightingliberal.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
ICE keeps accusing immigrants of ‘weaponizing’ vehicles. Most claims fall apart Nearly all car ‘assault’ cases promoted by DHS in press releases have been disproven or dropped, a Guardian analysis of court records reveals ...
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ICE keeps accusing immigrants of ‘weaponizing’ vehicles. Most claims fall apart
Nearly all car ‘assault’ cases promoted by DHS in press releases have been disproven or dropped, a Guardian analysis of court records reveals
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