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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 1h

We will never again be a democracy if we don't get the big money out of American politics. There should not be any higher priority. davidrothkopf.substack.com/p/one-priori...

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One Priority Above All Others

We Must Drain the Poison Out of Our Body Politic If There Is to Be a Better World After Trump

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1h

We're continuing to report on sports betting apps, and we need your help. ProPublica is looking for at least 250 people who use DraftKings and FanDuel to share their data with us and help us understand how the apps respond to user behavior. ➡️ How to help: projects.propublica.org/sports-betti...

A neon green tracker shows that ProPublica has received 28 people's sports betting data, just over 10% of the way towards its goal of 250. Text below reads: If you’re one of millions of Americans who have placed an online bet on a sporting event, you know how quickly you can go from celebrating your wins to feeling like the odds are stacked against you.

ProPublica is trying to understand how sports betting apps incentivize users to keep playing and when they warn users to pump the brakes. To do that, we need your help: We’re aiming for at least 250 people to upload their gambling history from apps like FanDuel and DraftKings. We’re not quite there yet, so if you’ve used these apps, you can help our journalists. If you’ve worked in the industry, you can also help us by answering a few questions. (You can also reach us on Signal.)

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 1h

“The day after I lost $1,800 on basketball in one night … an email popped into my inbox. ‘Welcome to the DraftKings VIP Showcase,’ the subject line read. I couldn’t believe it. My night of loss chasing was being rewarded.”

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I Deliberately Bet Like a Problem Gambler. DraftKings Made Me a VIP.

Amid growing public health concerns, operators like DraftKings have touted “responsible gaming” tools and prompts. But as I went off the deep end, I found they were no match for the incentives and…

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1h

Not sure if the point of Angela Paxton’s video was to cause people to search Angela Paxton’s name only to find out that she helped facilitate Ken Paxton’s corruption for many years before ultimately filing to divorce him on “biblical grounds”, but that’s what happened.

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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 12h

In her last hours as DHS Secy, Noem's agency bought 5 planes from a donor at markups. In all, DHS gave $900M in contracts to that donor’s companies during her term. One plane had electronic bidets, 2 bedrooms, bar, wine chiller, a manta-ray skin table. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/u...

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Kristi Noem’s Agency Gave Her Donor a Lucrative Contract Just Before She Left (Gift Article)

The Homeland Security Department signed a multi-million dollar agreement to buy five aircraft from a company owned by a political contributor of the secretary on her last day, documents show.

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 47m

A 10K contribution and a $900 million return. The scale of the graft in Homeland Security is a) off the charts and b) possible because no-one believes they will face any accountability

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 6h

For perspective, it is impossible to imagine a similarly well known member of the Trump administration interacting with members of the public like this

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 7h

Convicted Felon Donald Trump and his personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, know with the Midterms around the corner, DELAY is the name of the game

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5h

AI is being used to... -Facilitate online scams -Process health insurance claims, leading to wrongful denials -Price gouge customers via surveillance pricing -Set higher car insurance premiums using personal data The dangers of AI aren’t in some far-off future. They're already here.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 5h

Iran destroyed naval base in Bahrain, we just withdrew (under an agreement Biden made) from Iraq, and now Whiskey Pete has cut and run from the UK. But sure, we're winning the war.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 5h

"You're living right next to people you're writing about. You're at the grocery store with someone who you just wrote about the worst day of their life. It's very tough business, and it makes people mad, but it is a vitally important part of our society..." nofilmschool.com/kill-bury-pr...

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When Officials Talked About Killing Reporters, Ben Klein Made a Movie About It

The director spent months earning a newspaper family's trust, then put the first shoot on credit cards.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 5h

An interesting paper given that Judge Perry just named Baude as amicus in the Broadview 6 case to write what I fully expect to be an argument about whether judges are helpless when DOJ breaks the law.

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 5h

Got political mail? Go to paidforby.info For federal races, you'll immediately get detailed information about who is behind the mail and their donors. And all uploaded mail will be reviewed by an independent journalist. (It also works for ads on TV and YouTube.)

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Who paid for this?

Find out who really paid for political mailers and TV ads.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 5h

Rodriguez: It was at least 20 times more expensive than the average detention center. $1.4 billion paid for by Floridians to help the contributors of my opponent. He did the whole thing to get a pat on the head from the president. He got it and left us with the mess.

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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 17h

I will NEVER forget how this motherfucker disrespected a damn Bishop of the church for asking for mercy, but when asked about Ghislaine Maxwell: "I wish her well."

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Schooley @schooley.bsky.social · 13h

Sometimes I think about how the last ten years started as a publicity stunt for a fading reality show that went sideways.

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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 7h

The Ken Paxton Corruption Hotline is now receiving thousands of voicemails. Listen to what they’re saying: “Ken Paxton is corrupt.” “I’m voting for James Talarico!” Texans are tired of corruption — and ready for something new.

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Dana Houle @danahoule.bsky.social · 6h

Totally normal reaction by a country that has its opponent begging for surrender

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 6h

Federal immigration goons use their vehicles to confront a crowd of demonstrators protesting ICE in Tacoma, in what eyewitnesses say was an attempt by the suspected Feds to intimidate them. You can see the crowd stand their ground, and the goons drive off.

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shauna @goldengateblond.bsky.social · 6h

a giant pop tart holds a sign saying “dreams really do come true” as it’s lowered into a toaster (yes it’s weird and no you don’t have to be high)

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 8h

The collective ignorance of MAGA, a cult that mindlessly repeats whatever they've been told by liars—and knows no actual history.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 7h

At a time in history when the most influential leaders of the U.S. need to stand up loudly and clearly for the rule of law, democracy, and decency, they are leading the charge in the opposite direction — fawning over the most dangerous authoritarian America has ever witnessed. Do not forget this.

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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 9h

Pro Publica’s bombshell report is as detailed a story about government corruption as you’re going to get. And Susan Collins is right in the middle of it.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 5h

Blumenthal: Tether is a crypto company that has a stablecoin known as USDT, and it is the major means of Iran avoiding and evading sanctions. What we’ve also exposed is that Cantor Fitzgerald has a major financial tie. Cantor Fitzgerald was owned by Howard Lutnick. It’s still run by his family.

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SanOsbo@bsky.social @sanosbo.bsky.social · 8h

Florida jury finds ex-sheriff’s deputy not guilty in shooting death of Black air force airman Source: the Guardian share.google/yH7gngobE90Q...

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Florida jury finds ex-sheriff’s deputy not guilty in shooting death of Black air force airman

Roger Fortson was shot by deputy when he opened door with gun in hand after a false domestic disturbance call

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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 10h

My note: No Justice No Peace! From Josh Helfgott The cop who shot and KILLED a Black airman in his own apartment was ACQUITTED of manslaughter by a Florida jury. Roger Fortson was 23, home alone, playing video games and

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John Shea 🍀 @johnshea122.bsky.social · 6h

The Canadians are not stupid, they will not support your stupidity. They will sell their properties and then will have nothing. Another dumb fkn Russian Republican politician who doesn’t know how to govern in America 🇺🇸

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 8h

🚨 NEWS: A 28-year-old researcher at a Russian anti-plague institute has died following a suspected lab accident in Siberia. Nearly 200 people are reportedly under observation and hospitals have been quarantined amid concerns over possible pneumonic plague.

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Russian Lab Worker Dies After Suspected Plague Accident as Quarantines Expand

A 28-year-old worker at a Russian anti-plague institute has died following a suspected laboratory accident in Siberia, with nearly 200 people under observation and conflicting accounts emerging from R...

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News to Remember @moments2remember.link · 10h

4 men in plain clothes kidnap a woman—they claim to be ICE. Woman's name is Angel Zhao. She lives in Huntington Beach, California—originally Shanghai, China.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 7h

I'm not running to bow to a corporation. I'm not running to raise your utility rates or help them do it. I'm not running so that your premium goes up and everybody looks the other way. I'm running to fight for you.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 9h

AI isn't reliable enough to get even a hamburger order right, but reckless Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing to expand artificial intelligence across the U.S. military, including AI-enabled targeting. "Would you like fries with that obliterated girls' school?"

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22h

Nothing to see here, just a national *news* station airing a segment where they do open anti-Muslim racism and laugh about beating the shit out of a Democratic senate candidate

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 11h

There's a lot more on the ballot across these states! So check your voter registration. And this is all in my cheat sheet to November's elections, so don't miss exploring and bookmarking it! boltsmag.org/whats-on-the...

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Your Cheat Sheet to the 2026 General Elections - Bolts

Congressional races will take center stage on Nov. 3, but they’re just the tip of what to watch. Prosecutors and governors, attorneys general and sheriffs, school boards and mayors, utility... Read Mo...

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 12h

If you're in these 3 states, *TODAY* is deadline to register to vote. Alaska Rhode Island South Carolina Even if you think you've registered: doesn't hurt to check everything is in order. Do it now. And there's a lot to vote for across them. A thread with stakes on each. ⬇️

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Naida46 @naida46.bsky.social · 8h

MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦

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Dave (DABS) @plutobro.bsky.social · 11h

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Sara Spector @miriam2626.bsky.social · 12h

Gina Hinojosa now leads Greg Abbott by 4 points in Texas! She's done with grassroots money. Texans are investing in their future!

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Rightardia @rightardia.bsky.social · 9h

Select Matt Wuerker cartoon

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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 13h

This Film often has the piss taken out of it for being a rather sedentary piece about 2 people just talking a lot — BUT — it has one of the most brilliantly prescient monologues imho. MY DINNER WITH ANDRE (1981) Have a listen.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 8h

One month out from Election Day and Trump is campaigning in deep red territory he should never have to worry about, Ken Paxton is admitting Trump's convention hurt Republicans, and Democrats are surging in Texas, Florida, South Carolina and Kansas. The momentum is real. Let's keep it going! 👏

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Our Wins Of The Week

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 8h

Cocchiarella: You said that you do support a moratorium on data centers, but if there were to be one that had to be built, Mar-a-Lago seemed as good a place as any. Nixon: They have a huge golf course that it can be dropped onto.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 8h

My man looks like a sentient bratwurst

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 8h

My man looks like a beluga whale pitching Bitcoin

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 9h

This is sad news. Simon was a big help with this story that showed Howard Lutnick apparently lied about his business entanglement with Jeffrey Epstein—a story that deserves more attention. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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New details from Epstein files reveal Lutnick had years-long business tie with sex offender

The commerce secretary apparently still hasn't come clean on his connection with Epstein.

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 9h

Putin’s fascination with the medieval takes the next step. www.newsweek.com/suspected-pl...

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Suspected Plague Death at Russian Lab Sparks ‘Anti-Epidemic’ Lockdown

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BluePlanetRadio 📡 @blueplanetradio.bsky.social · 8h

Yes, but put another way, 79% of students using AI did not pass state-mandated tests.

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