Reposted by Maria S.Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 7hScoop:NY-based union leader quoted in a Maine Senate attack ad sends a “cease and desist” threat, demanding it be pulled down Official quoted in GOP ad slamming Troy Jackson’s health care plan tells me he didn’t comment on this plan and was “shocked” to see the ad. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...nbcnews.comUnion leader quoted in Maine Senate attack ad sends ‘cease and desist’ to GOP PACThe ad quotes a union official slamming Democrat Troy Jackson’s healthcare plan. He told NBC News he never commented on Jackson’s plan and was “shocked” to see the quote. 7341135
Reposted by Maria S.Raw Story @rawstory.com · 8hKimberly Giulfoyle is reportedly "holed up" at the official ambassador's residence in Athens after being asked to resign by President Donald Trump, as new allegations emerge about her efforts to get wealthy businessmen to cover a luxury SUV debt.bit.lyKimberly Giulfoyle ‘holed up’ in Athens with no one to trust after Trump ouster: reportKimberly Giulfoyle is reportedly “holed up” at the official ambassador’s residence in Athens after being asked to resign by President Donald Trump, as new allegations emerge about her efforts to get wealthy businessmen to cover a luxury SUV debt.“I have no one that I can trust over here,” Giulfoyle ... 8344090
Reposted by Maria S.Asawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 14/10/2026We at @zeteo.com, including @premthakker.bsky.social, @andrewperez.bsky.social and me are doing a new series of very Zeteo-y profiles, Tuesday - Friday this week, on the Four Horsemen of the Trump-ocalypse (the working title was: The Warmongers) Here’s the first horseman zeteo.com/p/stephen-mi...zeteo.comAmerican ‘Psycho,’ Fascist Dork: Inside Stephen Miller’s War of TerrorThe world’s most powerful unelected bureaucrat is leading Trump’s wars on immigrants, civilians, the law, and human decency. It doesn’t matter that he’s made Trump historically unpopular. 1125268
Reposted by Maria S.Garrett M. Graff @vermontgmg.bsky.social · 9hWe've lost track of how very un-ordinary ICE's current reign of terror is. We’ve already gotten used to a level of fascism, authoritarianism, and corruption that would be unthinkable and shocking to us just a short time ago. www.doomsdayscenario.co/p/trump-s-ty...doomsdayscenario.coTrump's Tyranny, Part I: ICE's Reign of TerrorA look at life in the very un-ordinary of times 18392187
Reposted by Maria S.Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 9hFive hundred people on hunger strike inside a for-profit ICE concentration camp in Georgia.thecurrentga.orgApproximately 500 participate in hunger strike at Folkston immigration detention center - The CurrentApproximately 500 detainees at a private ICE facility in Folkston, Georgia, launched a hunger strike to protest poor living conditions and alleged asylum protocol violations while awaiting judicial he... 151435765
Reposted by Maria S.Bolts @boltsmag.org · 7hSCOTUS has blocked the USPS rule that Trump demanded in a bid to restrict mail voting. But a different USPS policy affecting when mail is postmarked could still pose obstacles. Experts say people should mail forms and ballots as early as they can.boltsmag.orgIn an Intense Election Year, New Post Office Rules Could Trip Up Voter Registration - BoltsA change in how mail is postmarked could lead some voters to miss key deadlines, including voter registration. Advocates worry the people most affected will be those already facing voting barriers. 14124
Reposted by Maria S.Jesi🃏♠️🔥 @luciferjesit.bsky.social · 13/10/2026This was such a great answer from Abdul El-Sayed about his previous criticisms of President Obama. 8246671096
Reposted by Maria S.Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6hTrump's crowd in Arizona is completely dead as he rants about how awesome his new term of "Super Intelligence" is 49654129
Reposted by Maria S.Radio Attitude ™ 🫘❌👑 @radio-attitude.bsky.social · 10hMusk's "Starlink" control is featured in Alex Gibney's @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social film "MUSK" opening nationwide on Friday October 16th. At one point a source reveals that "ELON" stated to them that he has lasers in space! Horrifying! Take your MAGA friends to this film before the elections!bleeckerstreetmedia.comMUSK | Only In Select Theaters October 9, Nationwide October 16An incisive look behind the legend of Elon Musk, the world’s most heralded “inventor-entrepreneur” who has enormous influence on the world in which we all live. 01011
Reposted by Maria S.Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 7hInteresting. If you choose to believe him. 5060066
Reposted by Maria S.Problembear @problembear.bsky.social · 9hHey Montana: Troy voted twice to cover up the Epstein files to prevent the release of millions of pages of evidence of murder and rape of children by the Beast in the White House and other wealthy men. Let’s defeat Troy Downing. He does nothing for Eastern Montana. 055
Reposted by Maria S.CatDaMaMa @catdamama.bsky.social · 10hElon is pouring millions into a super PAC, but candidates get cheaper ad rates than PACs, so your direct donation stretches further than his. And with Musk so unpopular, telling voters he’s bankrolling the Republican is a turn-off. Give directly, and spread the word. #BlueWaveIn20Days 15204136
Reposted by Maria S.Fred, His Enemy Getting a Vote @thefred.bsky.social · 7hWeird how the US Navy can seize boats without murdering the crews in the Gulf of Oman but not the Gulf of Mexico. 115551
Reposted by Maria S.emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 6hUnsurprisingly, the judge who approved at least the DC warrants on Ilhan Omar imposed restrictions based on precedents in the district, precedents that come from Scott Perry. It took 15 months to access comms from the phone on which Perry plotted voter fraud. edition.cnn.com/2026/10/14/p...edition.cnn.comExclusive: Judge limited Justice Department access to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s records in sprawling immigration fraud probe | CNN PoliticsThe Trump administration pushed for an unusually aggressive search of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s house in recent days in an immigration fraud probe that targets the congresswoman, possible false statements mad... 5288116
Reposted by Maria S.Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 7hTrump makes clear that he has turned on Ukraine and Zelenskyy and want to help Russia destroy them. The technical term for this conduct in wartime is perfidy, an act of betrayal involving deceit. 2501913801
Maria S. @dont-argue.bsky.social · 9hfrom the @thehill.com Annual inflation rose from 3.4 percent in August to 3.7 percent last month, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Energy prices also spiked by 5.2 percent from August to September, and were up by 20.4 percent year-over-year. 000
Reposted by Maria S.steve3797.bsky.social @steve3797.bsky.social · 12h ... GOP Kryptonite .. FACTS ... 11230117
Reposted by Maria S.Bryan 🌐 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine personal opinions only @papootx.bsky.social · 12hIt suddenly became a little easier to breathe on many social media platforms. — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Warsaw, October 12 Did The Russian Bots Really Go Away? virginiaheffernan.substack.com/p/the-intern...virginiaheffernan.substack.comThe Internet Gets a Taste of FreedomBut did the bots really go quiet? 17846
Reposted by Maria S.Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11hUnder Trump: -Gas prices are up 43.7% -Grocery prices are up 3.7% -Household electricity prices are up 12.7% -Healthcare costs are up 14.6% -Childcare costs are up 7.6% -Rent is up 5.1% and mortgage rates are at 7.6% Tired of "winning" yet? 15635201630
Reposted by Maria S.Bryan 🌐 🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine personal opinions only @papootx.bsky.social · 13hWhile Negotiating Peace Kushner Profited From War 58477
Reposted by Maria S.The WEBBIX @webbix.bsky.social · 14/10/2026The comparison of what Democrats detail they will do controlling the House or both chambers of Congress and Mealy-mouth Mike Johnson’s plans are very different. As are the outcomes. Johnson says to expect more of the exact same efforts. Doing nothing for typical Americans. 16632
Reposted by Maria S.🪷MsGrumpyBunny🪷 @msgrumpybunny.bsky.social · 11h“Prices are coming down fast” — Trump “The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” — George Orwell 8192107
Maria S. @dont-argue.bsky.social · 13hCan you tell me where food prices remain unchanged? I want to shop there. 050
Reposted by Maria S.Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Trump is angrier, more erratic, and more dangerous than ever — and those closest to him know it. How close are we to his own cabinet using the 25th Amendment against him? Here's how it might go down. 881167398
Reposted by Maria S.Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 14h🚨 CORRUPTION UPDATE: Elon Musk has poured nearly $400M into the 2026 midterm election cycle to help save Republican control of Congress — including $10M backing Ken Paxton against James Talarico alone. Musk ALSO has enormous business before the federal government. 33195104
Reposted by Maria S.Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 13hI'm excited to announce I’ll be joining Bernie Sanders, Stacey Abrams, Robert Reich, & others for "How We Win," a weekly @theguardian.com newsletter bringing bold, creative ideas to defeat Trumpism. SIGN UP HERE for this vital conversation about the Midterms & beyond: www.theguardian.com/hwwkptheguardian.comSign up for How We Win: a pop-up opinion newsletter with bold ideas for defeating TrumpismStacey Abrams, Robert Reich, Paul Krugman, Naomi Klein, Mehdi Hasan, Bernie Sanders, Rebecca Solnit and other leading thinkers offer ideas and analysis for how to save US democracy and build a better ... 451396414
Maria S. @dont-argue.bsky.social · 13hInflation is probably more like 8% when you consider food prices Inflation rose to 3.7% last month in last snapshot of consumer prices before the midterms www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/e...cnn.comInflation rose to 3.7% last month in last snapshot of consumer prices before the midterms | CNN BusinessIt’s not just gas. 000
Maria S. @dont-argue.bsky.social · 13hImagine what can be done with 500 MILLION The Texas Senate race has become a marquee contest, reflected in ad spending surpassing half a billion dollars. Two new polls find no clear leader between Democratic candidate James Talarico and Republican candidate Ken Paxton. www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/p...cnn.comLive updates: New polls show a competitive Senate race in Texas as Trump’s approval there slumps | CNN PoliticsThe Texas Senate race has become perhaps the marquee contest of the fall. Senate candidate Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, takes questions from voters at a town hall tonight. Follow for live updates. 000
Reposted by Maria S.David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 13hRepublicans gerrymandered seats in Tennessee and Alabama to stop Black Democrats from winning. But Naomi Bethune reports that these candidates didn't stop running, and surging Black turnout could give them upset victories. prospect.org/2026/10/14/t...prospect.org‘We’re Still Here’: Young Black Democrats Fight Through Gerrymandering - The American ProspectTwo Democrats running in House districts that went to Trump by double digits are gaining ground in potential upsets. Black turnout will be critical. 328665
Reposted by Maria S.Popular Information @popular.info · 13h“Amid that push, the department and its sub-agencies have been scrubbing information about safety measures from government websites that officials had deemed effective, and focused on building policy aligned with a rightwing, anti-immigrant agenda instead of research.”theguardian.comUS transport secretary’s war on ‘woke’ could make roads even deadlier, experts warnSean Duffy targets bike lanes and immigrant truck drivers while steering funds away from addressing lethal US roads 11614
Reposted by Maria S.Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 13hShips in Hormuz strait hit by worst spate of attacks since start of war www.ft.com/content/a4ab...ft.comShips in Hormuz strait hit by worst spate of attacks since start of warTwenty-four tankers and other vessels targeted by Iran in two weeks, including six on Sunday alone 29422182
Maria S. @dont-argue.bsky.social · 13hInflation rose to 3.7% last month in last snapshot of consumer prices before the midterms www.cnn.com/2026/10/14/e...cnn.comInflation rose to 3.7% last month in last snapshot of consumer prices before the midterms | CNN BusinessIt’s not just gas. 000
Maria S. @dont-argue.bsky.social · 13hThis is a little too tight for comfort! Texans, how can you cote for the most corrupt criminal candidate in the history of Texas? 000
Reposted by Maria S.TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 13hThrow in the possibility of that Texas Railroad Commissioner race against that bigot Bo French, and could you imagine Dems suddenly winning 5 statewide races in Texas after a 4-decade drought? It’s tough, I know. But it’s a goal to strive for. 3197
Maria S. @dont-argue.bsky.social · 13hThis is what I have read> Collins voted with Trump 96% of the time. She has, however, been 'concerned' 100% of the time! She is useless! 0113
Reposted by Maria S.D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 13h*CORRECTION: One of my old Maine newspaper buddies just told me it is actually 96% of the time. Apologies. 15710
Reposted by Maria S.D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 14h📌DEAR MEDIA: Please STOP referring to Susan Collins as a moderate. She has voted with the grotesque, America-attacking Trump an appalling 92% of the time, which makes her a radical-right MAGA. -Thanks 17420122
Reposted by Maria S.Miles Taylor @milestaylor.bsky.social · 13/10/2026John Kelly added: “Nothing would please me more than if he chained himself to the Resolute desk, and they have to go in and cut the chains and carry him away in a straitjacket.” Again, that was 2020. Trump is even more deranged today. My thoughts: inews.co.uk/news/world/t...inews.co.ukTrump is showing signs of despair. I've personally seen what comes nextMiles Taylor: Billionaires and smear merchants are pitching in to help Donald Trump salvage this election 5570146
Reposted by Maria S.Miles Taylor @milestaylor.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Trump’s ex-chief of staff John Kelly said this to me, six years ago: “I don't know how he’s not in an institution somewhere, whether it’s jail or a nuthouse. He’s a seriously sick guy. I never heard him saying anything that wasn’t a lie.” Trump has only gotten worse since. 592206699
Reposted by Maria S.Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 13/10/2026WSJ: Ken Paxton partied in Dubai on New Year's Eve 2024 with two fugitives from U.S. justice and a woman who wasn't his wife. Paxton is the top law enforcement official in Texas.wsj.comExclusive | Ken Paxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Ahead of High-Stakes Texas Senate RaceTrump backed the scandal-plagued Paxton in one of the riskiest bets of the midterms 521487536
Reposted by Maria S.Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 14/10/2026Kiss of death right there. 521150167
Reposted by Maria S.Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 13hwww.haaretz.com/israel-news/...haaretz.comEx-Shin Bet chief sues Netanyahu for 'blood libel trying to shift Oct. 7 blame'Ronen Bar, in a legal response to accusations made by Netanyahu against him, details at least 20 warnings on Gaza's security situation and provides evidence the service did share intel with Netanyahu'... 111330
Reposted by Maria S.Jill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 13hWhat @monacharen.bsky.social said. www.thebulwark.com/p/trumps-fin...thebulwark.comTrump’s Final Humiliation of Lindsey GrahamThe ink was barely dry on the law named for the late senator when Trump broke it. 2102
Reposted by Maria S.Jill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 13/10/2026How can the Trump administration fine BofA for violating sanctions laws when the same administration is violating a sanctions law with the Russia diesel deal? What don't I get here? www.cnn.com/2026/10/13/i...cnn.comBank of America fined $1.2 billion by Treasury Department for anti-money laundering and sanctions law violations | CNN BusinessThe US Treasury Department on Tuesday announced it was imposing a more than $1.2 billion fine on Bank of America, accusing the bank of violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. 107617
Reposted by Maria S.Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 13hJudge's' ruling to halt toppling of more trees by Trump Adm in DC is fierce "It's a coincidence, the govt seems to suggest, that (they) cut down 100s of trees at the course weeks after the President asked the dept to cut down trees at the Course and not, say, any other time in the last 7 years" 311066307
Reposted by Maria S.Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14/10/2026SUSAN COLLINS: My heart goes out to the family of the man who was shot in Biddeford. My Duran Guerrero TROY JACKSON: Well the man's name was Johan Sebastián Guerrero. That was his name. 51088182020
