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Steve Saideman @smsaideman.bsky.social · 7h
I love the glee with which Ossoff is pinning Collins to all of Collins's far right pals.
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Janai Nelson @janainelson.bsky.social · 7h
America, they are trying to desensitize you to violence. They want us to dehumanize one another so we become numb to their attacks on our liberty. They wish to normalize total state control thru visual terror. Attention is currency. Don’t invest it in evil. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Pentagon says execution of Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed
Nidal Hasan, army psychiatrist who killed 13 people, will be executed by firing squad on 3 December
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h
Ossoff: "If John Lewis were marching today from Selma to Montgomery, Mike Collins would be grabbing a billy club"
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 22h
Want to know what can you do right now? Call your Representatives and ask them to sign this letter. Write a letter to the editor demanding they sign this letter. If they sign, call and thank them. This matters #holdfast electionlawblog.org/2026/lawmake...
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"Lawmakers Want Colleagues to Promise They Will Accept Midterm Election Results" #ELB
WSJ: Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans have grown increasingly anxious that the current GOP-controlled Congress could thwart the seating of Democrats in January. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is ...
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CNN @cnn.com · 17h
President Donald Trump keeps holding midterm election rallies, and Fox News keeps choosing not to air the rallies live. This programming decision has huge political and cultural significance as Fox News has been one of Trump’s top ways to reach voters for more than a decade. cnn.it/3Ug4ZSn
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 16h
The machinery to turn alleged misconduct at election protests into federal investigations of political organizations and their funding is already in place. As the midterms approach, understanding what a “predicate” is matters. Read The Predicate by Jonathan M. Winer: buff.ly/bTezuo6
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The Predicate
The machinery for turning alleged misconduct at election protests into federal investigations of political organizations and their funding is already in place.
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 16h
Our state troopers are the best in the business.
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The Big Picture @readthebigpicture.bsky.social · 16h
We're stronger together 💙 @markruffalo.bsky.social
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CNN @cnn.com · 15h
The woman now known to America as Cornell's Jane Doe is increasingly scared for her own safety, her attorney Thomas Giuffra said to CNN as he detailed his client's deteriorating mental state after an escalating series of violent threats. cnn.it/4hVPuqK
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casual-wednesday.bsky.social @casual-wednesday.bsky.social · 17h
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If Trump Steals an Election, Here’s What to Do
Nonviolent rebellion has proven again and again to be the most effective way of ousting even a determined autocrat.
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casual-wednesday.bsky.social @casual-wednesday.bsky.social · 17h
I think there are viewpoints that do have the correct language - we're just not used to hearing from them in polite ['don't rock the boat'] society. Gift Article www.nytimes.com/2026/10/08/o...
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Opinion | The Cornell Case Exposes What We Can’t Say (Gift Article)
We are unable to recognize and critique bad behavior outside of a narrow definition of criminal sex.
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 17h
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Today we got access to a smoking gun document from ICE that shows how it is weaponized against progressive groups registering voters while building a voter suppression database.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“.. It won’t show up anywhere if you wire money to American Express,” she wrote on Signal, according to messages reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. “Please.” @wsj.com 🇬🇷 www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If someone paid you $300K, demanded “results,” you helped with their IRS dispute, asked for another $100K that “won’t show up anywhere”; later, as ambassador, pushed private business deals while in official capacity, what should investigators look at first? Bribery? Fraud? Corruption? Conspiracy? 🤔
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
HUGE: Spain’s biggest unions have announced a nationwide general strike over housing issues on November 11, just two weeks before a newly called snap election. /1
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 07/10/2026
The U.S. has left Europe’s anti-corruption watchdog. America’s withdrawal from GRECO comes alongside decreases in FCPA enforcement, the end of DOJ’s Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative, and other reductions in U.S. anti-corruption efforts. Read more from Ambassador Marc Ostfield: bit.ly/472N70f
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The clear message of Republicans is that this country is owned by white people and everyone else is renting.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/10/2026
Trump suggests he wants to cut off almost all trade: "We're gonna very very self-sufficient very soon"
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 07/10/2026
What should Americans be watching for as the midterms approach? After four decades in the intelligence community, Harry Hannah says there are reasons to pay attention. Read more from Harry Hannah here: bit.ly/4eiWLQ2
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casual-wednesday.bsky.social @casual-wednesday.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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WIRED @wired.com · 07/10/2026
Elon Musk is officially a trillionaire again—and he’s spending big on the midterms, through America PAC, a super PAC affiliated with him.
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Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It Daily
To follow Elon Musk’s America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire’s overall influence on November’s elections.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
BREAKING: Through our investigation, we obtained 166 pages of documents that show ICE's attempts to silence voters ahead of the midterm elections.
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Evan Sutton @evansutton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This money is absolutely meaningless to Elon Musk, but it has the potential to completely rewrite your future. He's spent over $36 million in about 4 weeks, and he's adding millions a day. All to corrupt our government to push his agenda. Let your friends know what's up.
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Yanis Varoufakis @yanisvaroufakis.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Greetings from Occupied Athens. As Marco Rubio is visiting, we are in lockdown. The boss of our rulers demanded that Athenians are under lock and key so that he feels safe as he inspects his troops. One day we shall be free again. But not today. www.ekathimerini.com/politics/for...
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Rubio arrives in Athens ahead of meetings, business deals | eKathimerini.com
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Athens late Tuesday for a visit expected to see the signing of a series of deals on new US weapons purchases by Greece.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
How do I know Hegseth’s order to deny access to bases to members of Congress is about a cover up, not about safety? Because I asked for a military briefing at the embassy as a substitute and was told the policy prohibited military leaders in the region from even talking to me.
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NPR @npr.org · 07/10/2026
Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is. n.pr/4j8TVAE
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'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills
Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 07/10/2026
McDonald's is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with competing franchisees.
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McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
McDonald’s is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with competing franchisees.
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WIRED @wired.com · 07/10/2026
The National Design Studio has been something of a successor agency to DOGE. A WIRED investigation finds some of its members are on loan from a nonprofit run by SpaceXAI’s general counsel.
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A Mysterious Nonprofit Run by SpaceXAI’s Top Lawyer Is Paying the Salaries of Government Workers
The National Design Studio has been something of a successor agency to DOGE. A WIRED investigation finds some of its members are on loan from a nonprofit run by SpaceXAI’s general counsel.
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court 8 years ago on October 6, 2018. @bagleycartoons.bsky.social
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Dr Dean Burnett @drdeanburnett.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
My next book has a whole section on the psychology behind "People becoming successful by simply lying about already being successful then charging other people to learn their 'secrets' about how to become successful". This would make a perfect case study, but I doubt the legal team will go with it.
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Lawvers for Andrew Tate have had to admit in
court that he is not a citizen of Estonia as he
previously claimed.
Much of his wealth and status is fabricated, they
said in attempt to convince the court he and his
brother are not a flight risk if released on bail
That included his claims to seven passports.
"The Tates are engaged in several businesses
teaching men how to earn money. It is in their
interest to portray themselves on social media
as uberwealthy." 1/3
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casual-wednesday.bsky.social @casual-wednesday.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Attribution Science (aka Criminal Forensics) Gift Article www.nytimes.com/2026/10/06/o...
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Opinion | The Science That Has Oil Companies Running Scared (Gift Article)
However the U.S. Supreme Court rules, the work of holding oil companies accountable for climate change has a bright future.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Fox hosts will be wearing their pants at half-zipper today to “honor” serial child molester Dennis Hastert.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 06/10/2026
Trump thinks so little of American citizens that he wants America attacked if it benefits him politically. Does he work for America? Or is he working with our enemies to further his political career?
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 06/10/2026
The President of the United States just offered to sacrifice American lives.
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Margot @margot727.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them apnews.com/article/iran...
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Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them
Some U.S. soldiers gravely wounded in the deadliest Iran strike on American troops say the military medical system failed them.
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Manisha Sinha @profmsinha.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
No comment
Cartoon of Trump Vance and Hegseth
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
A simple, factual, and effective message.
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casual-wednesday.bsky.social @casual-wednesday.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
And this is probably common - it was setup to be. - Poor Training - Laughable background checks - Unachievably high arrest quotas - HIgh bonuses (bounties) All designed to enlist the worst, most unscrupulous actors, and leverage their worst impulses. crooksandliars.com/2026/10/judg...
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Judge Unearths Elaborate ICE Agent Hoax: 'Some Things Simply Strain The Imagination'
U.S. District Judge Gary R. Brown found that Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents gave similar false testimony and falsified official records to conceal the illegal arrest of a Bronx man through...
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Sarah Posner @sarahposner.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
and also remember this about Gorka (2017) forward.com/news/366181/...
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EXCLUSIVE: Nazi-Allied Group Claims Top Trump Aide Sebastian Gorka As Sworn Member
Sebastian Gorka, President Trump's aide, is reportedly a member of a Nazi-allied group.
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michnutrish.bsky.social @michnutrish.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
@leavingmaga.org #VisibilityBrigade #usa #democracy #economy @maddow.bsky.social @visibilitybrigade.bsky.social @rosaliewong.bsky.social @thegodshow.com @emmatk.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social #midterms #vote #vets #corruption #midterms #war #inflation #vote #fascism #organize #election
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/10/2026
Cornell University's faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over administrators’ handling of allegations of sexual assault by fraternity members in 2024.
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Cornell Faculty Members Signal Deep Anger With University Leaders
The faculty senate plans to vote on a rare resolution of no confidence over administrators’ handling of allegations of sexual assault by fraternity members in 2024.
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Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Just a reminder: Tillis persuaded the woman Hegseth allegedly raped to come forward with her story, and told her that if she did, it would sink the nomination. She did. At great risk to herself. Tillis then cast the deciding vote for Hegseth. Because he’s a goddamned coward.
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Outgoing Sen. Tillis regrets pivotal vote for Hegseth: ‘He’s an actor. He’s not a manager’
Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis spoke to MS NOW about regretting his vote to confirm Pete Hegseth and his strained relationship with Trump.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Reminder: Voter registration deadlines are hitting TODAY, October 5, in Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Texas. Please make sure you’re registered to vote!
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Texas heads up: October 5 is your last chance to register! This is also the time to update your address if you are currently on a suspense list. It takes just 2 minutes at VOTE411.org. Tag a Texan who needs this reminder! #LetsGetVoteReady
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Ukraine is building a Starlink alternative with a European partner to secure independent communications, while Musk’s restrictions and outages have exposed the risks of relying on SpaceX. Russia is developing a rival network with reported Chinese help.
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Ukraine to build alternative to Starlink as Russia threatens "space war"
Ukraine is building its own satellite system and has been testing it with a European partner since August, Zelensky said. Russia has threatened a "full-scale space war".
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casual-wednesday.bsky.social @casual-wednesday.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Gift Article www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...
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At Trump’s Rallies, a Familiar Mix of Rituals and a Plea to ‘Please Pretend’ (Gift Article)
President Trump is doggedly lending his support to Republican candidates facing a rough midterm season. He is the same campaigner he has always been, but his crowds have changed.
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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
2. The corruption that went into Donald Trump's failed paramilitary takeover of the US government rolled into his second term, with the most recent results being persistent inflation, stagnant job growth and a war with no end in sight.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 04/10/2026
Marimar Martinez was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent and branded a “domestic terrorist” by DHS — all for just warning her neighbors and speaking her truth during Operation Midway Blitz. She deserves true justice and accountability from the federal government.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Jack Smith at last night’s Power to the People concert, wearing a Springsteen/No Kings shirt.
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