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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 13h
“MAGA is so far gone that Donald Trump can joke about American cities being bombed, and his supporters will laugh along. You know who's not laughing? The millions of Americans living in San Diego and Los Angeles.” How very American. 💩 🗑️
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VoteVets (@votevets)
MAGA is so far gone that Donald Trump can joke about American cities being bombed, and his supporters will laugh along. You know who's not laughing? The millions of Americans living in San Diego and L...
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Larry Mitchell @drlarrymitchell.bsky.social · 23h
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 14h
Exhibit A (‘A’ is for assholes)
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 19h
NEWS: New York City just recorded the fewest shootings, shooting victims, and murders in recorded history through the first nine months of the year. Major crime is down 6.6% citywide, the largest year-to-date drop in 17 years, with declines in all five boroughs. 1/
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 23h
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 14h
“My dear friend, activist and author Annie Leonard explains why protesting is so important and why we must protect this powerful tool of dissent. I’m grateful to her for joining us in making the following video on a short history of protest.” @rbreich.bsky.social
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A Short History of Protest
With Annie Leonard
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 17h
“A viral video of a Saskatoon baby dancing at her first powwow is inspiring a message about passing Indigenous culture to children.” ❤️❤️❤️
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Saskatoon baby’s adorable powwow dance moves become a viral hit
YouTube video by CTV News
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 18h
I swear, if these people can’t sue for being unlawfully detained, what the hell are we even doing?
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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 21h
Sounds an awful lot like treason. But, it’s ok, let’s not make a big deal out of it. It’s just words, right?
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Mitch Jackson (@mitchthelawyer)
Tonight he stood on a rally stage in Nebraska and said about Iran, "Let 'em take out Los Angeles. Let 'em take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay." The crowd cheered.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 21h
Yep, the ‘colored folks’ are definitely why you’re poor. 🙄🙄🙄
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White, Poor & Angry: Inside Tennessee's Most Racist Town
YouTube video by The Taboo Room With Aaron S
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“The Department of Homeland Security called her a domestic terrorist and charged her with using her vehicle to assault federal agents. However, the Department of Justice later dropped all charges against her.“
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Chicago woman shot 5 times by Border Patrol agent files federal lawsuit
A Chicago woman who was shot five times by a Border Patrol agent during Operation Midway Blitz filed a lawsuit against the federal government Monday, calling for more action against the agent who shot...
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
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Democrats add 6 more House races to ‘Red to Blue’ seat flipping list
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced Monday it is adding six candidates to its list of potential flips. The DCCC added the candidates to its “Red to Blue” program, less …
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“In the early days of the war, Trump described it as a “little excursion” that would end quickly but now has no off-ramp in sight. The toll can be measured in 19 U.S. personnel killed, more than 800 wounded and at least $44 billion spent to wage the fight.”
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Exclusive: Soldiers and Gold Star families press Army leadership after deadly Iranian drone strike
U.S. troops wounded in a drone attack that killed six soldiers in Kuwait question Army leadership over safety and say the military medical system failed them.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“They’re not distancing themselves from his money—which is behind pretty much every attack ad you’re seeing right now. Never forget that every Republican in Congress is tied to Trump. They can pretend they’re not, but the funding— and every vote they’ve ever taken – – tells a different story.”
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Jess Craven (@jesscraven101)
You know how Republicans are “distancing themselves” from Trump? They’re not distancing themselves from his money—which is behind pretty much every attack ad you’re seeing right now. Never forget that...
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I'm not saying in the least we should devolve back to the Wild West but I can say I get the emotion. What 🤡 has done to this country is way beyond politics and the people who support it are void of any semblance of decency. Any. Not saying either was right, just saying, I get the anger.
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They Argued About Trump at a Dog Park. Then They Pulled Their Guns.
What happened between two dog owners one April afternoon in Ohio will soon be scrutinized by a judge and jury as both men grapple with the consequences.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"For families struggling to make ends meet, and the providers who deliver them high-quality and consistent child care, access to vouchers is nothing short of transformational," Mamdani said in a statement.
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Thousands of NYC families get off free childcare voucher waitlist, Mayor Mamdani announces
More than 10,000 children from low-income families will be moving off a voucher waitlist for free childcare​, according to New York City officials.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
And don't forget his padded underpants. Right, Natalie?
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Josh Mankiewicz @joshmankiewicz.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I wonder how many others did not get caught? globemagazine.com/2-florida-co...
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2 Florida Cops Arrested for Using Flock-Like Systems to Stalk Teen and Woman They Wanted to Date
A sheriff’s office in Florida is answering to the community after two of its deputies resigned over allegations they misused the state’s surveillance and other official databases to stalk women they w...
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
It's happening everywhere. 😡
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Five Indianapolis officers charged following The Post’s reporting on Flock misuse
The officers are among at least 100 police department employees accused of abusing their access to license-plate readers, prompting calls for greater oversight.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"We are longtime education reporters, not educators. Would that matter? Where, if anywhere, do states draw the line on who is fit to run a school — and in some cases, collect public money to fund their ventures?"
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Yes to all of this! Except Ben Wallace. I'm an Indiana Pacers fan and can never forget the Malice in the Palace, lol.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I thought you were going to say he's announcing his '28 Presidential bid because, why not? Lol
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
And some people really hate change, lol. I don't remember Darkie toothpaste. 😧
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Poorly Aged 80s Commercials
YouTube video by Mr. Opportunity
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Dear Black voters - Byron Donalds, for whom Republican racism isn't a deal breaker, wants you to stop, "moving as a monolith" and start educating yourselves on policy and candidates. He wants you to know that Dems haven't delivered on the promises of the party. Fuck off, Byron.
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BYRON DONALDS GOT COOKED AT FAMU! Black Students Grill Him, Roland Brings the Receipts
YouTube video by Roland S. Martin
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We made an awfully big deal about slips in Biden's cognition but this is just rolling along like another day in the park. Nothing to see here, just a guy fully capable of serving out a term as POTUS. Can't wait to hear and see what MAGA criticizes in the next Dem candidate.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Agreed, as long as you replace the word ”exciting” with “terrifying.” #MidtermsCantComeSoonEnough
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Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It's finally here! Are you ready to join us in kicking off #BannedBooksWeek?! This year's event is too big for just one piece of art, so we have THREE! #LetBooksBe bannedbooksweek.org
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"In Republican-led states like Texas and Florida, where the swell was strongest, they amplified their reach through partnerships with sheriffs and state highway patrol officers. In Democratic strongholds, they intensified their activities despite laws meant to restrict them."
nytimes.com
A Quiet ICE Surge That Unfolded ‘Everywhere All at Once’ This Summer
A review of dozens of incidents caught on camera sheds new light on a largely invisible crackdown.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“Missouri is one of several states that have taken steps to provide agricultural fuel or transportation relief as harvest season continues. Alabama, Louisiana, Nebraska and Texas have also taken action related to fuel costs or restrictions in recent days.” abc17news.com/news/missour...
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“The lightest punishment called for writing a paper and completing training. The most severe was expulsion from the school.”
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How Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault
Summaries obtained by The New York Times offer a detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student at Cornell University.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“Banned Books Week begins October 4. On October 5, the second annual Save Our Stories supper, hosted by Penguin Random House, will bring the fight against censorship into focus at the New York Public Library.” 📚
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10 banned books by Black authors to read this week
From Toni Morrison to Ta-Nehisi Coates, Banned Books Week celebrates the voices that refuse silence. Here are 10 works by Black authors to revisit now.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
This is an absolute masterclass on how to engage and educate Congresspeople’s offices. 🔥🔥🔥
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dcdiversity (@dcdiversity)
So on brand for Victoria Spartz. 🗑️
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“Not long ago, the U.S. authorities brought a criminal case against him for his management of Binance, a crypto exchange depicted in court papers as a haven for Russian 💰 launderers, Iranian sanctions evaders and Islamic State terrorists. Mr. Zhao pleaded guilty and escaped with his fortune intact.”
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Inside a Billionaire’s Paradise With Crypto’s Most Powerful Ex-Convict (Gift Article)
Changpeng Zhao, jailed in the United States for a financial crime and pardoned by President Trump, is now living a gilded life in the United Arab Emirates.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"Among the first to appear before the judge was Angel, a 13-year-old. He had no attorney. “Would you like to request voluntary departure, or should I issue a removal order?” the judge asked “I don’t know,” Angel said, bursting into tears: “I have no one. I have nothing.” www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
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Inside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges | CNN Politics
Migrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation.
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Paul Marvin @paulmarvin.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Humor Satire Memes @funnysnarkyjoke.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If I were a single-issue voter, my single issue would be that 99% of the GOP belong in prison
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Monty 🇨🇦 @handle.invalid · 04/10/2026
Go Bills! Canada loves you Buffalo…
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
🎯🎯🎯🎯
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Memorable Presidential Quotes In History From FDR: "The only thing we have to fear... is fear itself." From JFK: "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." From our Vulgarian-In-Chief:
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
A lot of reckoning for a lot of asshats.
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
So DHS is now going to people’s homes to investigate mean social media posts about ICE goons? Fuck you, DHS and fuck Nazi-gesturing, Constitution violating ICE thugs as well! Who are you really protecting?
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ICE agent ‘diaper boy’ assaults civilians at Santa Barbara county jail
Watch now (3 mins) | On the 14th ‘diaper boy’ was filmed throwing a “OK”(white power) hand sign along with a heil hitler salute
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I’ve never seen him smile either, didn’t even know he had teeth! 😁
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
First Nanny
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“That effort appears to be paying off: 63% of Panda Express managers are homeowners, with a median age of 34, above the national homeownership rate of roughly 35% for U.S. adults younger than 35.”
fastcompany.com
Panda Express’s founders built a $7 billion empire. Now they’re helping 55,000 employees become homeowners
For the founders, enabling their employees to achieve such a major milestone is critical to their mission. Here’s how they do it.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Spot on! 🎯
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“Progressive groups have also been girding themselves for the possibility that Alito’s fellow conservative supreme court justice Clarence Thomas, 78, could retire while Trump is in office.” share.google/YEdRSDciYZ85...
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Conservative US supreme court justice Samuel Alito hints at retirement in interview
Alito, 76, delivers comment in rare interview with CBS News scheduled to air on Monday
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
“These programs bring together community organizations, public safety partners and employers to connect people directly with training and jobs. That helps returning residents build economic stability while creating stronger communities across Massachusetts.”
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.25 Million to Connect Returning Residents with Jobs and Career Training
9/24/26 - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $2.25 million in Re-entry Workforce Development Demonstration Program grants to 12 organizations
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Jagyasini Singh: You Have Invented A New Kind Of Stupid
ALT: Jagyasini Singh: You Have Invented A New Kind Of Stupid
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Pop-Pop @dcdiversity1.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Larry David as Bernie Sanders: Yeah Yeah Go Away
ALT: Larry David as Bernie Sanders: Yeah Yeah Go Away
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