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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

The body of a dead baby duck floats in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after workers poured hydrogen peroxide into the water in an effort to reduce algae blooms. June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

@nicollewallace.bsky.social @deadlinewh.bsky.social @ms.now Got through almost a whole episode again today until 1 min left; I learned the outcome of the Dem Primary in TX. Are you trying to make Nicolle's show unpopular? Interestingly nobody from her show seems to care either.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Right, it is. Good on ya for knowing the month. Honestly, I have no idea what we're arguing about; so you're correct (unless it was "Trump right on everything,") you win. I am so sorry for stating my opinion.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 29/05/2026

This isn’t being talked about enough: The Trump Organization is apparently involved in developing the Trump presidential library—adding yet another avenue for influence-seeking and corruption. It’s far from the only concern.🧵

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Err, have you met the voters?

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

I have been facing down cancer this year. I do "all my fears" in shifts.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

As a lifelong Dem, voting 40+ years, I find this "tent-keeping" abhorrent. There is no tent, people! There are voters. Do you want to win or not? Please stop. I am so tired of having to defend this party. Go knock doors, etc. The tent is a metaphor!

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Is it a strategy to have people who are so difficult to listen to? The incompetence seems purposeful, but man the poor speaking and the sound itself!

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

@deadlinewh.bsky.social I get this as a subscriber on my (hated, but kept to avoid ads, iPhone.) Yesterday 0 hours. Today confusion. @nicollewallace.bsky.social seemed so behind, despite that timestamp. On my free android app AND on paid Apple pods, nobody knows the time or date @ms.now ?

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Adam, I wonder who the people are that are so intent on attacking those who say "violence is not productive." I would venture a guess that they are not the vulnerable people who are most likely to feel the boot of reaction on their own necks (hypothetically of course.)

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Higher: what is the DNC doing to help with the voter suppression? Where is the urgency? We're literally heading back to antebellum rules. Nobody seems concerned about suppression of Black voters. They WILL come for you next and the DNC will scold us for something...

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Andy Craig @andycraig.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

The administrative time crunch issue is real but not insurmountable, if there was the political will. For one thing, you can update the system with the new map in parallel and then switch or not as needed. It sounds more like a convenient excuse for lacking the political will to nuke the court.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Dems cowed into doing nothing while all over the country the GOP imposes their will on the people. #VADems want you to vote harder w/ your suppressed vote. Trump Wins Big as Virginia Dems Won’t Go Nuclear to Save 4 House Seats newrepublic.com/article/2102... via @newrepublic.com

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Trump Wins Big as Virginia Dems Won’t Go Nuclear to Save 4 House Seats

The state’s Democrats have decided against forcing resignations on the state Supreme Court to preserve their redistricting. Funny how Republicans always find a way, and Democrats don’t.

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Ana Marie Cox @anamariecox.com · 10/05/2026

"The way I always describe it is that it’s like a bomb going off in that there’s the immediate impact, but then there's always sort of the lingering side effects on the folks that remain." @jcollins.bsky.social reports on the continued impact of Operation Metro Surge inside the Twin Cities. #ICYMI

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‘The damage was already done’: Minnesota immigrant families struggle after ICE deportations

The most recent data shows that about half of the 3,700 immigrants detained by federal agents during the ICE surge have been deported. Many detainees left behind families that depended on them, who ar...

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

@thebulwark.com Did I miss the Bulwark's take on 'Lil Marco's opening ad? It's got Reagan and everything! Please 🙏

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Timothy Burke @bubbaprog.xyz · 08/05/2026

here we go again, the new york times calling an increase of 115k jobs under Trump "solid" while it called similar or considerably bigger gains under Biden "disappointing" or "weak"

1. **Job Growth Slows, Sowing a Mix of Concern and Calm**
- U.S. employers added 150,000 workers in October, falling short of expectations, but the labor market remains spark nearly three years into a recovery.
- By Talmon Joseph Smith
- Nov 3, 2023

2. **U.S. Job Growth Remains Strong Despite Economic Clouds**
- Employers added 339,000 workers in May, the Labor Department said, though the report also offered signs of shakiness.
- By Sydney Ember
- June 2, 2023

3. **Against the Odds, the U.S. Economy Chugs Along, as Fears Linger**
- Hiring slowed last month, a sign that the Federal Reserve's inflation-fighting campaign is taking hold. But with rising wages and low unemployment, the labor market remains resilient.
- By Talmon Joseph Smith
- July 7, 2023

4. **Job Market Slows Significantly, Raising Economic Jitters**
- U.S. employers added 144,000 jobs in July, far short of forecasts, and unemployment rose to 4.3 percent, the highest level since 2021.
- By Sydney Ember
- Published Aug 2, 2024
- Updated Aug 7, 2024

5. **June Jobs Report**
- U.S. Job Growth Cooled in June
- Hiring slowed last month, a sign that the Federal Reserve's inflation-fighting campaign is taking hold. But with rising wages and low unemployment, the labor market remains resilient.
- Published July 7, 2023
- Updated May 10, 2025

6. **U.S. Employers Keep Hiring, but Signs of Easing Are Seen**
- The economy added 311,000 jobs in February despite higher interest rates. But hourly earnings rose more slowly as the pool of available workers grew.
- By Lydia DePillis
- March 10, 2023

7. **Job Growth Slowed in April, Muddling Expectations**
- The increase of 266,000 fell short of estimates, though strong economic growth is still forecast for the months ahead.
- By Patricia Cohen
- May 2022

8. **Job Openings and Hiring Are at a 3-Year Ebb**
- March data showed a cooling labor market, but layoffs remain low. The overall trend is likely to be welcomed by Federal Reserve policymakers.
- By Ben Casselman
- May 1, 2024

9. **Weak Job Gains Leave Washington on High Alert**
- The Federal Reserve and White House had hoped for strong job gains, and the August report did not deliver. That makes coming numbers critical.
- By Jeanna Smialek and Jim Tankersley
- Published Sept 3, 2021
- Updated Oct 8, 2021

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Does this legislation, like most, need to become law to work? Because so far, he's foiled this plan...and this is messaging to your base (I am one, but the base part of me is losing to the constituent/American/doesn't want to live in a dictatorship part.)

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Wait! Which part is illegal? The dildo, only rubber ones, or the throwing of said dildo? And please can we get a cops style show about just this crime, no matter what the answer?

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Can anyone explain why so many cases at SCOTUS come out of Colorado? Google thinks it's because Colorado is a bastion of progressive culture warriors. Um, I don't know Colorado well but seriously? Not all are about "culture wars." Confused 🤔

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

It really is soo special. And even more special is your generosity. My youngest nephew loves these doors. So worth it, so thanks!

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

@lauralippman.bsky.social I wanted to thank you for loaning your beautiful art to Baltimore and by extension my family and myself. It was kinda funny: I said, "I follow Laura Lippman on Substack and I'm pretty sure she has this artist's work." Then I turned around and there you were.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

I love @theatlantic.com but 7 stories about the failed attack on their "featured" page is absurd and insulting to subscribers. The press needs to get over themselves.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Where is Congress? Do your jobs!

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Also, after Trump and Hegseth bombed the first time, Tehran literally spelled out the exact response they have carried out after being attacked again "if we are attacked again"...

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Dan Froomkin/Press Watch/Heads Up News @froomkin.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Take a step back from the play-by-play. It is intolerable that this deranged man is in charge of our military. And everyone with a platform should be yelling that until he is stopped. No matter how unlikely that may seem right now. It is a moral imperative. presswatchers.org/2026/03/the-...

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The war makes it more urgent for journalists to call out Trump’s derangement | Press Watch

The commander-in-chief is unfit for duty.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 24/03/2026

A month ago, we noted that Jared Kushner’s appointment as special envoy for peace meant he would need to file a financial disclosure so that he could resolve potential conflicts of interest and called on him to proactively divest from Affinity Partners. He hasn’t.🧵

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Total and complete enshittification. Worse: iPhone & Android follow the web down this path. None of us can get out of hell because there's no interest in what any of us want/need. I don't need a phone to put me to bed FFS. My aged mother is told to download apps for basics (I do it for her.) Meh

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 21/03/2026

Gas prices at one of my local stations in Maryland, today. All thanks to Donald Trump.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 17/03/2026

Senator Markwayne Mullin, who Trump has tapped to become DHS secretary, is one of the biggest stock traders in Congress. On December 29th alone, he traded 31 stocks worth up to $2.8 million. He's gotten a whole lot wealthier during his time in Congress.

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How Trump’s Homeland Security Pick, a Prolific Investor, Got a Lot Wealthier in Congress

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Truly the end of an era. He was the first author for whom I saved money to buy his newest book on the day it was available, at a time long before you could preorder online. Time to reread everything.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I hear Trump hasn't ruled out boots on the ground in Iran; and this very haughty face looks like it could use army or marine boot camp at the very least. Also, who is the lady lawyer? Isn't that DEI?

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

They should really be angry at the Nazi regime for putting people in gendered murder/slave camps.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

and the government wants to let it fly drones and pick its own targets. What could possibly go wrong? I do like the phrasing though. 🤡

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Michael @michaelr12.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Keep calling out Fox BS propaganda, this is so disrespectful to both Dignified Transfers just to make Trump look good

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This is so impressive. The spirit shown by what have to be incredibly exhausted souls is both inspiring and infuriating because this doesn't have to be this way! As a US citizen, I apologize.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

This seems bad, and also if course this happened and it will keep happening at a faster rate with even less accountability. Remember that time we created a powerful virus & people were very upset with Pres. Obama when it escaped? The US press will mostly ignore this, until it's too late.

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Catherine Rampell @crampell.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Had to doublecheck the date on this

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Dan Lamothe @danlamothe.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

This is Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers, an aviation survival technician based out of Astoria, Oregon. He died Thursday after suffering critical injuries Feb. 27 during a rescue off the coast of Oregon, the Coast Guard says. RIP.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Healthcare has always been a luxury in the US. Example: in 1987 I got sick while on my family's insurance because I was a teenager. The insurance company kicked the entire family off. They got insurance but I was left out. Obamacare helped some but they have been dismantling it since day one.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Maybe senator Kennedy will ask how much that cost and if they asked Trump first.

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

And they will welcome with open arms all of the people that boat from Cuba to Florida immediately, right?

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Ella Mc @ecmccrystle.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

And the next step is some Democrats trying to clean up the mess, at which the country gets pissed off and the whole thing starts again. Just think about the lack of national debt before W...

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