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Tess

@emirube.bsky.social
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Army Veteran 🇺🇸 ~ Wine Enthusiast ~ Traveler ~ History Nerd ~ Birder ~ Dog Mom 💙 “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind & find my soul” ✨

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Steve Rattner @steverattner.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Consumer sentiment is at 48, the fourth-lowest reading since 1952. It was almost double that at this point in Bush’s second term and didn’t even fall this low during the 2008 financial crisis. My @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social Chart
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I think in reality what socialism actually means in the American context is that trillionaire Elon Musk got $38 billion from the U.S. government and you got rejected trying to buy a $1 soda on SNAP benefits.
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Cheryl Rofer @cherylrofer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The immensely wealthy men who run the AI companies are forcing the economy to serve their dreams and crowding out everyone else's.
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AI Versus Everything Else
The hyperscaler boom is crowding out other investment
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 08/10/2026
“We can rebuild a democratic government of the people in place of supreme rule by the Court.”
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How the Supreme Court seized power to rule over the rest of us
A false mythology put the justices on top. The people could knock them down.
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Brian Cardone @cardonebrian.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Pete Buttigieg is spot fucking on here. We don’t have to put up with the #CostOfTrumpsCorruption we have 26 days to vote every Republican enabler in Congress out, it’s time to build a politics that actually responds and works for the people not just the top 1%. Make a plan to vote.🗳️
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If protesting didn't work, would those in power be doing everything they can right now to vilify protestors and crack down on free speech? Activist and author Annie Leonard offers an important history lesson on why protest is so important — and why it's needed now more than ever.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
How do I know Hegseth’s order to deny access to bases to members of Congress is about a cover up, not about safety? Because I asked for a military briefing at the embassy as a substitute and was told the policy prohibited military leaders in the region from even talking to me.
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Americans for Tax Fairness @4taxfairness.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Paramount just bought Warner Bros. The Trump-aligned billionaire Ellison family now controls: —CBS News —CNN —Comedy Central —Nickelodeon —TBS —TNT —HBO Max —Paramount+ This is about who has the power over what we consume. THIS is what decades of tax breaks buy you.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
“This election is likely our last chance to stop the march of fascism led by Trump and his enablers seeking to hold onto power by any means necessary…We should take seriously Trump’s repeated assertions that he intends to stay in power after 2028.” www.americaamerica.news/p/we-are-und...
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We Are Under Attack From an Enemy Within
By listening to our founders and refusing to go along with this, we can name and defeat the ongoing danger to our constitutional republic
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 05/10/2026
Schumer is on board with blocking Trump SCOTUS nominees over the next 2 years - but we have to capture the Senate (plus one to overcome Fetterman)
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"I'm asking you to pretend I'm on the ballot." -Donald Trump
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 05/10/2026
I wonder if they miss the days when they had diesel so cheap they could run massive trucker caravans against democrats.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Great question 👇
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Early voting is already underway in some states. From now until Nov 3, I urge you all to... 1) Help get out the vote 2) Protect our electoral machinery from interference 3) Not succumb to complacency, defeatism, or cynicism We are the only ones who can end this nightmare.
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Tess @emirube.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Americans struggle just to live while the President hosts Tech billionaires in celebration of the “Golden Age” Vote Early, Vote Accordingly
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Joe Scarborough: It’s important we now have documentation that the Republican Party has corrupted itself to this degree. Republicans now support the Centralized State stealing taxpayers’ money to run ads for their political party.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Talarico should do this every day until the election. It’s a good bit, and Paxton will be able to better relate to the rest of us getting all the text messages from Talarico.
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Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
There's ALWAYS a tweet
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This is insane.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Same stupid logic: "What's the point of having auto insurance if you don't get in at least one bad crash a month?"
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 23/09/2026
For likely the first time in modern history, the Supreme Court decided more cases in fast-tracked, secretive proceedings than in open court. Watch us break down how a once-rare emergency process became the norm.
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The Supreme Court Changed. What Now?
YouTube video by ProPublica
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
CEO pay is up 1,316% since 1978, while typical worker pay is up just 28%. CEOs are now paid 325 TIMES as much as the typical worker in their industry, according to @epi.org Why do we always hear "we can't afford to pay our workers more" but never "we can't afford to pay our CEO more"?
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Hello. This is your reminder that the Russians secretly paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s private island wedding reception. The entire family is on the take and they believe the American people are suckers who won’t care. We care.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
As Americans struggle…
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NetworkforDemocracy @simple-truth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
An informant named Martin Kao detailed to the FBI how Collins got his company a $32M government contract. He was awarded the contract after donating $150K to Susan Collins campaign. The article details what happened to the investigation after 2024.
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The FBI Anti-Corruption Squad Was Circling Susan Collins — Until Trump Got in the Way
After the FBI caught a defense contractor’s CEO making illegal campaign contributions, it sought to launch a sweeping political bribery probe involving Collins and others. Then the second Trump admini...
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TommasinaResist⚜️🦋🐈‍⬛ @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trump calls AI safety a hoax while profiting from stocks his own policies control. He writes the rules and cashes out while our jobs, data, and kids face all the risk. Truly disgusting. #StopTrumpCorruption #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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Jane Voter @janevoter2018.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The No Kings coalition wants everyone who is able to vote early. They will be preparing people to do so on October 17th, but early voting has already started in some states. If you are physically able & your state has early voting, please consider doing it for any of the good reasons listed below.
WHY VOTING EARLY MATTERS:
1. AVOID LONG LINES, AVOID LINES CAST YOUR BALLOT AND BE DONE.
2. RESOLVE REGISTRATION ISSUES. GIVES TIME TO CLEAR UP ANY ISSUES WITH YOUR STATUS.
3. HELP GOTV EFFORTS. ENABLES GET OUT THE VOTE TO FOCUS RESOURCES WHERE NEEDED MOST.
4. BANK YOUR VOTE. SECURE IT FROM LAST-MINUTE ILLNESSES, BAD WEATHER, OR OTHER SHENANIGANS.
5. REDUCE CAMPAIGNS MAIL. HELP CAMPAIGNS REMOVE YOU FROM TARGET LISTS, REDUCING UNWANTED OUTREACH. 
7. PROTECT THE VOTE!! VOLUNTEER ON ELECTION DAY, HAVING ALRE3ADY SECURED YOUR OWN VOTE.
6. BUILD MOMENTUM. STRONG EARLY VOTE CREATES MOMENTUM THT IS “TOO BIG TO RIG”  VOTE.ORG
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Schrödinger's Sneetch Belly @rtodkelly.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Please know that this is one of my few legitimate areas of actual, high-level professional expertise: Kicking the healthiest people off of a health insurance program will bankrupt it. Not 'could;' not 'might,' not 'probably," but absolutely will, with mathematical certainty.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 21/09/2026
They’re about two weeks away from telling people they can always eat bugs
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22/09/2026
Ossoff: "The congressman voted to accelerate the insolvency of Social Security so that he could pass anothe tax break for his wealthy donors and corporate America. And so step one to strengthening Social Security is to repeal the Collins-Trump law."
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Mike the Dog @photochris5511.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22/09/2026
Ossoff: "I think the use of deep fake technology in political ads is meant to deceive voters and is a slippery slope. Mike Collins is using these deceptive tactics because he doesn't want to explain his own record."
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 22/09/2026
Sen. Susan Collins helped steer millions in federal defense contracts to Navatek, whose CEO illegally funneled thousands of dollars to her campaign. The FBI sought to launch a probe and was eyeing Collins and other lawmakers. Then Trump gutted the unit in charge. THREAD 🧵
Martin Kao, CEO of defense contractor Navatek, poses next to Sen. Susan Collins for a photo. Collins is holding a model of a boat in her hands. Behind them is a large sign with the Navatek logo.
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Trump Regime Are Hiding All These Facts,And More. This Is Why We Need A Free Press.......
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kamimagic @kamimagic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Per Kaitlan Collins, while major news outlets are currently suing for their 1st A right, CNN, ABC, CBS, NBS, & Fox News have banded together and suspended the TV pool. This means he won't get TV coverage from any major news outlet. Love this for him. #ProudBlue #ProudBlue 📹: cnnkaitlancollins/TT
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21/09/2026
LMFAO -- Trump is holding an event at the White House right now but there's no audio because the press pool isn't there. The Newsmax host notes that this is an example of Trump's attacks on the press "backfiring just a little bit"
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Michael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This aired just the once in 1998 on the live SNL show for which McKay wrote it. It was effectively banned as it never aired again. I wonder why. MEDIA-OPOLY
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Election_Every @electionevery.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Give Donald Trump the coverage he demands! LEAN INTO THIS! MAKE THIS GO VIRAL! I WANT TO SEE IT ON TV 24/7 FOR NEXT 6 WEEKS! @kylegriffin1.bsky.social youtube.com/shorts/LqZsv...
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Trump promised lower prices on Day One.
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Theresa McLeod @westtexascatlady.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
They’re not rejecting Trumpism. They’re fleeing the consequences.
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Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
When Trump has no answer or is caught lying….
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
And a malignant narcissist is a narcissist who ends up trying to destroy everything he hasn’t contributed to and isn’t entitled to. ht: @narceducator.bsky.social
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Jayapal on McConnell: How about we have term limits on members of Congress and upper age limits on members of Congress? Why do we allow people to stay until they literally have to be carried off the floor, until they disappear with paid leave that they won’t grant for anyone else in the country?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This is what a rigged economy looks like.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
For those who have forgotten the past 40 years: Tax cuts for the rich ...don’t trickle down Boosting military spending ...doesn’t bring peace Slashing regulations ...doesn’t create jobs Folks, we’ve seen this all before.
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ExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦🍁🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 @cidbarret85.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
They all knew ahead of time who he is...
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
What does a sniper position at Memorial Circle actually defend against? Not China. Not a submarine. Not a missile. It overlooks a bridge, a traffic circle, and the front door of the National Mall. Those are places where Americans march. www.jackhopkinsnow.com
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Sande @sande0724.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Because Republicans.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 20/09/2026
It takes longer because LA is the nation’s most populous county, and ballots go through multiple verification steps before they’re counted. And after years of investigations, lawsuits and scrutiny, there’s still no evidence of voter fraud. If it were there, the right would have found it by now.
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