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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 01/08/2025
Texas has had seven major gun massacres in recent years. But now—even after the slaughter of school kids, teachers, shoppers, and churchgoers—Republican leaders have prohibited a law that keeps guns away from unhinged people. www.motherjones.com/politics/202... (Photo: Pete Luna, Uvalde Leader-News)
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Texas forbids law that keeps guns away from unhinged people
Despite recent massacres in the state, GOP leaders ban a proven tool to help stop them.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
These are the senators who collaborated with the GOP. Schumer Fetterman Cortez Masto Durbin King Shaheen Gillibrand Schatz Hassan Peters Don’t let them forget it. No peace for them.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American eagle in order to feather their own nests.” -FDR, 1941
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
Celebrating 3 years of sobriety today. Every day is a blessing waking up without a hangover. I thank God everyday for my program of recovery. #iloverunning #odaat #lifeisgood #sobrietyrocks
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
I did some hill repeats on the treadmill for today’s workout. I had a good workout and my legs felt good. #iloverunning #runner #running #trailrunner #iruneveryday #sobrietyrocks #oddat #lifeisgood
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Great point.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
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The end of law?
The Trump regime is refusing to be bound by the federal courts. Where will this end?
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I stand with the trans community. Pass it along.
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
I enjoy the Garmin badges. I find it’s fun to have something to work towards. For today’s workout, I did intervals with an incline on the treadmill. I had a good workout. #iloverunning #runner #running #trailrunner #lifeisgood #odaat #sobrietyrocks
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Today’s run was a slow, easy paced run. Yesterday, I did my long run on the treadmill. So today was a recovery run. #runner #trailrunner #marathontraining #odaat #lifeisgood #sobrietyrocks
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
For today’s workout, I did hill repeats. I’m glad I opted to run outside. I really debated between outside or the treadmill. The cold killed my headphone battery, and I ended up listening to my music through my phone speaker. 🎸
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
What a beautiful morning! Today was just an easy paced run. I listened to the podcast Hidden Brain. I really enjoyed it. #runner #trailrunner #lifeisgood #odaat #sobrietyrocks
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
For today’s run, I did one of the Zwift hill workouts. I had a good workout. #runner #running #trailrunner #odaat #lifeisgood #sobrietyrocks
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
Today was new shoe day. Thought I would run on the treadmill to help break them in. These are the On Cloudflow 4.
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
For today’s long run, I did some hill repeats. That rain was cold. I was relieved when I finally got home and was able to get warmed up. #runner #trailrunner #marathontraining #50ktraining
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brandizeipekis.bsky.social @brandizeipekis.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
A short easy paced run today. What a beautiful day! #running #trailrunner #runner #odaat #lifeisgood #sobrietyrocks
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Trump has taken a sledgehammer to government ethics by: -Rescinding Biden's EO outlining ethics commitments for political appointees -Firing 18 federal inspectors general -Launching a self-enriching crypto coin This will be the most corrupt administration in history.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Remember: Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants. Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this. Do not.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Some may disagree with this, saying that workers are simply “paid what they’re worth." But this is a myth that puts blame on workers for not getting ahead — while giving the rich and powerful cover to rig the game for their own benefit and hoard unconscionable wealth.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
When they talk about privatizing Veterans’ care and Medicare, they mean allowing companies to provide healthcare for a profit. But how do companies make those profits? By *denying* care to many who need it. Don’t get fooled by the “privatization” label. It means “for profit” and YOU are the cost.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 27/11/2024
President-elect Trump has tapped his former chief economist Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council. Hassett helped craft the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which massively redistributed wealth to the richest 1% of Americans.
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Trump Taps Kevin Hassett, Who Crafted 2017 Tax Cuts for the Rich, to Lead National Economic Council
President-elect Trump has tapped his former chief economist Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council. Hassett helped craft the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which massively redistributed…
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Inequality Media @inequalitymedia.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Researchers at the London School of Economics have found that 50 years of tax cuts for the wealthy have not trickled down to the middle class and only served to help the rich get richer. What does Trump have planned for his second term? Another giant tax cut for the wealthy.
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50 years of tax cuts for the rich failed to trickle down, economics study says
Tax cuts for the wealthy didn't boost the economies of the U.S. and 17 other countries — but they did worsen income inequality.
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Inequality Media Civic Action @imcivicaction.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Trump is now the first incoming president not to sign the federal transition funding agreement. That means he can raise unlimited amounts from wealthy donors for his presidential transition — and keep their identities secret. So much for draining the swamp.
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Trump keeps names of donors funding transition secret in break with practice
President-elect alarms ethics experts by neglecting to sign agreement that requires disclosure of donor identities
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Trump says he’s going to impose a 25 percent tariff on ALL goods imported from Mexico. Considering that the US imported $476 billion from Mexico last year — more than any other country — that translates into approximately $100 billion in import taxes annually, which will drive up consumer prices.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
When I was a child, I learned that the Constitution didn’t apply to people like us. I said the Pledge of Allegiance from inside a barbed wire camp, the words “with liberty and justice for all” wholly meaningless. But I did not give up on America. I’ve spent my life fighting for its ideals.
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget
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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
I know everyone is talking about Matt Gaetz but please don't miss this: Georgia fired every single person on its maternal mortality review committee. Why? They didn't like that reporters found out that the state's ban killed two women www.propublica.org/article/geor...
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Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths
In a letter, the state’s public health commissioner said the action was taken because “confidential information provided to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee was inappropriately shared with outs...
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Do you see what they’re doing? Tell me you do.
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women died because they received no life saving care as they were having miscarriages in Georgia and the state responded by simply eradicating the committee that investigated deaths of pregnant women.
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NPR @npr.org · 21/11/2024
JUST IN: Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use threatened to derail Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee
Allegations of sex trafficking and drug use threatened to derail Matt Gaetz's nomination as attorney general.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 20/11/2024
Donald Trump has nominated celebrity physician Dr. Oz to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, alarming healthcare experts. "He's a supporter of Medicare Advantage and increasing privatization of Medicare," says Dr. Robert Steinbrook. www.democracynow.org/2024/11/20/d...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Zuckerberg owns Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp. Jeff Bezos owns the Washington Post. Elon Musk owns Twitter/X. When multi-billionaires take control of our most vital platforms for communication, it’s not a win for free speech. It’s a win for oligarchy
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance. Each year, the trans community loses too many lives, especially trans women of color, to hate and violence. More than ever, we must stand by our trans family and support them, hold space for them, and insist the scapegoating and targeting stop. Now.
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The War Monitor @warmonitor.net · 14/11/2024
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
What's behind Trump’s gonzo cabinet nominations? Flood the zone? Yes, but it's deeper than that. Trump wants to deflect our attention while he and his fellow billionaires loot America. He's on his way to creating a government of billionaires, by billionaires, for billionaires.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
People who voted for Trump because they want lower prices are in for sticker shock.
News Wire: Walmart raises concerns over Trump tariff proposals, warns they could lead to higher prices for customers.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Rep. Jasmin Crockett is always 🔥
Tweet from Jasmine Crockett:

If @HouseGOP really wanted to protect women, they'd release the Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz' alleged sex trafficking - not try to ban their colleagues from using the bathroom. Stop the bigotry and release the report.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 19/11/2024
Donald Trump has confirmed that he plans to declare a national emergency and deploy the military to enact mass deportations when he returns to office.
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Trump Confirms Plans to Deploy Military Resources in Mass Deportation Campaign
Donald Trump confirmed on Monday he plans to declare a national emergency and deploy the military to enact mass deportations when he returns to office. The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against…
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🇨🇦 NanaGale in Alberta @nanagale.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
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