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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
The major platforms—Facebook, YouTube, and X—are all refusing to show the trailer for the upcoming documentary that eviscerates the ridiculous pest Elon Musk. So I guess we have to do our part to make sure it is seen. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY_8...
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Musk | Official Trailer | Bleecker Street
YouTube video by Musk
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I made progress last night but still need another 875 more subscribers this weekend to hit my goal. Democracy Docket is pro-democracy and fiercely independent. Sign-up now to help it grow. demdock.com/4w6emld
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
RFK Jr. received "more than $250,000 worth of free flights to Fiji and Greece as well as use of a vacation home in Washington, D.C. from Gavin de Becker..." de Becker has been described as Jeff Bezo's "top security staffer" www.wsj.com/politics/rfk...
wsj.com
Exclusive | RFK Jr. Got Free Flights to Fiji and Greece From a Top Donor
The health secretary disclosed over $250,000 in gifts from security specialist Gavin de Becker.
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Arbaz Kakkar5 @arbazkakkar5.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
In America you can get arrested for giving water to people waiting in line to vote but the president is offering you $5k to vote for his party. - Too old for this shit
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
TAKE DOWN THE TARP
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
To be fair, he really needs daytime rest after being up all night posting fantasy A-I images of himself on "Truth" Social, as all presidents do.
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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 06/04/2026
over at the newsletter I wrote about how Tim Cook is an embarrassing coward
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Tim Cook Is An Embarrassing Coward
Tim Cook represents a soulless, rudderless, contrition unburdened by consistent ethics or any sort of overt mortal compass, desperate to delude you that fascism can be a reasonable partner open to me...
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
It's already far too much money for an out of control agency like ICE, which is despised by most of America.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Story: www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Afghan who fought for US forces dies in ICE custody as Trump on track for grim record
Mohammad Nazeer Paktyawal served with U.S. forces in Afghanistan and legally evacuated the country, then died within a day of being taken into ICE custody, according to his family
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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 09/02/2026
this is a subject that's near and dear to my heart 1. no you didn't, you retconning fucks 2. your decades of anti-governance "free market" "government never functions" propaganda paved the way for the complete authoritarian decimation of labor, consumer, environmental protections
New York Times headline: Libertarians: We Told You So

With an image of a big black boot stomping a snake
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Hours late it puts something out. It apparently no longer does breaking news
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
NATO minus the US issues a statement about Trump's territorial aspirations against Denmark
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Tabatha Southey🇨🇦 @tabathasouthey.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Massive shoutout out to whoever handles the Royal Canadian Air Force’s social media account. They responded to every single comment on their already very solid Trans Day of Remembrance post and they responded like this…
A screenshot of a Facebook post where a person named Andy ask the Well now “What the hell is transgender?”
The Royal Canadian Air Force account response with “That’s a pretty big question asked in a pretty small way, Andy.

‘Transgender’ putting  describes someone whose gender – who they know themselves to be – doesn’t match the sex they were assigned at birth. It’s not new, and it’s certainly not a fad. People have lived this experience for as long as people have existed; we’re just finally talking about it openly.

You don’t have to fully understand it right away, most learning takes time, but we can always start from a place of respect. That’s how decent folks handle things they’re still getting used to.”
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Dems in Congress should call to testify www.cnn.com/2025/07/21/p...
cnn.com
FEMA search and rescue chief resigns after frustration with Texas flood response | CNN Politics
The head of FEMA’s Urban Search and Rescue branch, which runs a network of teams stationed across the country that can swiftly respond to natural disasters, resigned on Monday.
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett @crockett.house.gov · 22/07/2025
Republicans stay screaming about law & order…But won’t release the Epstein files. They sit up here posting conspiracy theories all day…But won’t release the Epstein files. They’re quick to call a hearing or launch an investigation on some BS…But (say it with me) won’t release the Epstein files.
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Michael Hobbes @michaelhobbes.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
The only reason Republicans have a reputation as "fiscal hawks" is that the press refuses to tell the public basic facts about what they do when they are in office.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Rugged individualism powered by $461,000 in farm subsidies. www.salon.com/2015/01/22/jo...
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David Rothschild @davmicrot.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
This morning, like every morning, US President will wake up: paint his face orange, clip on his comical wig, put on a big floppy tie & oversized suit & weird platform shoes, and will go out in the world to steal as much money has he can while undermining US national security & economy & democracy.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Trade policy update.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
A family tree where every branch is rotten.
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Sam Youngman @samyoungman.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Things we can’t afford: Cancer and Alzheimer’s research Head start Jobs for veterans Park rangers Sesame Street Things we can afford: Tax cuts for Elon Gold Oval Office Military parade for an idiot’s goddamn birthday
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Julie Roginsky @julieroginsky.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Your weekly reminder that according to the United States government, a dozen large eggs are averaging $6.23, up from $4.15 in December, 2024, Biden’s last full month in office.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 29/04/2025
there is a decent chance i never spend a single dime at target again in my life www.startribune.com/target-gave-...
startribune.com
Target gave $1M to Trump inauguration fund, a first for the company
President Donald Trump raised a record amount of cash for his inauguration, including donations from several companies with operations in Minnesota.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
You have been watching the greatest economic disaster strategy from an American President in history.
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Politics In The Wild @politicsinthewild.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Effective Corporate Tax Rates 1950: 50% 2025: 13% Top Marginal Tax Rates 1950: 91% 2025: 37% If you’re curious as to why the rich have so much and you have so little, these are good places to start.
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Alanna Vagianos @alannavagianos.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Women living in states that banned abortion are 2x more likely to die during pregnancy, childbirth or soon after. Black women in banned states were 3.3x as likely to die as white mothers in those states. New report from Gender Equity Policy Institute:
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Maternal Mortality in the United States After Abortion Bans - Gender Equity Policy Institute (GEPI)
Mothers Living in Abortion Ban States at Significantly Higher Risk of Death During Pregnancy and Childbirth
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 18/04/2025
i cannot emphasize enough that if you thought trump would bring the war to a close or even make headway on a peace agreement then you are among the dumbest people alive www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
washingtonpost.com
Trump ready to ‘move on’ from Ukraine peace talks if no progress, Rubio says
Rubio’s remarks appear to reflect the president’s frustration with the difficulty of achieving peace in Ukraine after Russia’s 2022 full-scale invasion.
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Maya Sen @mayasen.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Ok so yeah, this has quickly become the #1 misunderstanding about the canceled grants the grants are not “subsidies” or “entitlements” to Harvard or Princeton or whatever they aren’t going into universities’ endowments they are competitive contracts won by these universities to do research
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Chanda Prescod-Weinstein 🌌 @chanda.blacksky.app · 14/04/2025
I hope everyone remains safe and also that people know that a corporate spaceflight of only women astronauts for a company owned by a deeply destructive billionaire who is enabling fascism is just public relations for fascism and has absolutely nothing to do with feminism
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
L - The official photo from the Kremlin of US Special Envoy @SteveWitkoff putting his hand over his heart as he greets his friend Vladimir Putin again this week. R - Putin’s latest missile attack killing at least 21 people, including 7 children, on Palm Sunday. Putin’s stooge.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/04/2025
gee i wonder why voters might've been confused about the existential stakes of the last election
NYT headline from last August: "Harris and Trump Embrace Tariffs, Though Their Approaches Differ"
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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 07/04/2025
Reminder: All People Had To Do Was Fill In A Little Oval Next To The Smart Black Lady’s Name.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 07/04/2025
6 months ago
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Dare Obasanjo @carnage4life.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
At this rate MAGA will only be able to afford to rent the libs.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Я українець.
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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
MORE OF THIS FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Now of all times Susan Collins picks to support Tulsi Gabbard, an unfit and dangerous nominee. Collins is the worst judge of character and ability I have ever witnessed. Everyone from Kavanaugh to Gabbard gets her ok. Maine- kick her out in 2026
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Thank you! Now someone do DOJ until Patel and Bondi come back to answer questions www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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Exclusive | Democratic Senator Says He Will Stall Trump Nominees Until USAID Is Back
The move would require Senate Majority Leader John Thune to use precious floor time to advance the president’s nominees through the confirmation process.
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 30/01/2025
If your child has lost care due to hospitals closing or stopping care, PLEASE contact Chase Strangio immediately. @chasestrangio.bsky.social
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
🚨 BREAKING: OMB has just issued a memo *rescinding* the previous memo freezing all federal financial assistance programs. Full text, per government source:
January 29, 2025
M-25-14
MEMORANDUM FOR HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES
FROM: Matthew J. Vaeth, Acting Director, Office of Management and Budget Me
SUBJECT: Rescission of M-25-13
OMB Memorandum M-25-13 is rescinded. If you have questions about implementing the
President's Executive Orders, please contact your agency General Counsel.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Because they are evil, we must stand up to them. But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
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Rachel Vindman @natsechobbyist.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
“I coached football long enough to know that, when somebody draws up a playbook, they plan on using it.” @governorwalz.mn.gov We told you. We told you. We told you.
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God @thegodshow.com · 28/01/2025
Let Denmark cook.
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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · 28/01/2025
Here are just a few of the NSF review panels that were shut down today, Chuck. This is research that would have made us competitive in computer science that will now be delayed by many months if not lost forever. AI is fine but right now the top priority is keeping the lights on at NSF and NIH.
Proposal Review Panel for Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation (1194) 
Date/Time: January 28, 2025 8:30am – 5:00pm 
Contact: Daniel McAdams, 703/292-4654 

Proposal Review Panel for Innovation and Technology Ecosystems (84685) 
Date/Time: January 28, 2025 12:00pm – 6:00pm 
Contact: Alastair Monk, 703/292-8050 

Proposal Review Panel for Innovation and Technology Ecosystems (84685) 
Date/Time: January 28, 2025 10:00am – 5:00pm 
Contact: Henry Ahn, 703/292-8050 

Proposal Review Panel for Electrical, Communications, and Cyber Systems (1196) 
Date/Time: January 28 - 29, 2025 9:00am – 6:00pm 
Contact: Dominique Dagenais, 703/292-2980 

Proposal Review Panel for Engineering Education and Centers (173) 
Date/Time: January 28 - 29, 2025 8:30am – 5:00pm 
Contact: Jesus Soriano Molla, 703/292-7795 

Proposal Review Panel for Computer and Network Systems (1207) 
Date/Time: January 28 - 29, 2025 8:30am – 5:00pm 
Contact: Nan Zhang, 703/292-8950
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Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Another filthy morning here, so it's certainly a day for The Best Cartoon:
A cartoon drawing of a moray eel, depicted here as whie with black spots on it against a red background. The eel has a speech bubble saying 'Death is Inevitable'. Below a caption reads 'Memento Moray'.  Artist: Gemma Correll, '15.
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Joshua Holland @joshuaholland.bsky.social · 25/01/2025
I think a lot of people have forgotten how the press went after Biden early in his presidency for not ‘bridging the partisan divide’ and ‘healing the nation.’ Now they’re like, ‘look at that guy fuck everything up how exciting!’
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A true hero!
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Bishop Who Urged Trump To 'Have Mercy' Responds After Trump Demands 'Apology'
Hero 👏🏼
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