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Emma Richards

@emri42.bsky.social
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I value science, books, nature, and animals, with a humanist perspective on life. "We once believed we were the center of the universe; now we understand we are its essence, crafted from stardust." Richard Dawkins No DM’s.

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24Hours Ukraine @24hoursukraine.bsky.social · 4m
🇬🇧🇺🇦Zelenskyy: Already in the UK together with my team. Today, I will have an audience with His Majesty King Charles III. There will also be an important meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. We will discuss a wide range of security issues. We are preparing decisions that will strengthen us.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14h
It’s bad enough that Gavin Newsom opposes California’s Prop 40. But he also supports Prop 42, a billionaire-backed poison pill that would cancel out Prop 40 entirely and make it impossible to enact future wealth taxes. It’s clear whose side he’s on. Remember this in 2028.
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Newsom Endorses Ballot Measure That Would Cancel Out Billionaire Tax—and Ban Future Wealth Taxes | Common Dreams
"He’d rather millions of children and families lose their healthcare than ask a couple hundred billionaires to finally p
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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 18h
Tranquil Mediterranean Juan Brufal
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fravery.bsky.social @fravery.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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RoseMarie @rosesbloom24.bsky.social · 19h
The proposed elimination of the program, aimed at serving lower-income families, comes as Texas leadership has called on agencies to reduce budgets by 3%. www.texastribune.org/2026/10/12/t...
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Texas proposes eliminating children’s autism program
The proposed elimination of the program, aimed at serving lower-income families, comes as Texas leadership has called on agencies to reduce budgets by 3%.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Zelensky on bombing the Russian data centers: “It’s pretty clear where the bots were coming from.”
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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
October 12, 2026
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October 12, 2026
Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.
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Greg 🤍 MidwestUSA @midwestusa.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Beautiful gold in the central Midwest #LandscapePhotography #Nature #ECK #Minnesota
Beautiful sunset in Minnesota
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 13/10/2026
Q: “Senator Sullivan, why did you refuse to meet with Epstein survivors and then vote to confirm Blanche?” Dan Sullivan: “I’ve done more for domestic violence supporters than anybody.” Dan Sullivan voted to block release of the Epstein files and protect pedophiles.
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PoliticsGirl @politicsgirl.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Why are we even LISTENING to these absolute psychos, let alone rule over us?
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Who Put These Freaks In Charge?
Why are we even LISTENING to these absolute psychos, let alone rule...
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Center for American Progress @americanprogress.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Indigenous communities must be a part of the conversation on ocean conservation and solutions for the climate crisis. Hear from Tina Sablan, former representative of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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Elsa @erli.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I can't stop thinking how wrong the tech bros have understood creativity and creators. Or even just having hobbies. #erliart
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Scott Kelly @stationcdrkelly.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Integrity has defined my brother’s service to our nation, as a combat veteran, astronaut, and US Senator. Any effort to undermine that is an abuse of power.
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Captain Mark Kelly @captmarkkelly.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Chiricahua National Monument is about to become Chiricahua National Park. After years of pushing, I’m proud this is finally heading to be signed into law. It’s going to create jobs, grow our state’s economy and help preserve one of the most special places in the world.
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Wendy the Woke @nomorex61.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
"What Russia is doing is occupying territories, kidnapping children and turning them [into] Russian soldiers," Russia’s imperialist vision, where those in vassal states die for the occupiers. That’s Trump’s vision for Venezuela, Canada, green land. #Sheshed www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...
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Trained to be future soldiers, these Ukrainian youth work to get other kids away from Russian indoctrination | CBC News
Three Ukrainians who grew up in occupied Crimea describe how Russia trained them to become future soldiers for its war on Ukraine, including school classes on how to handle weapons — part of a larger ...
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Jake Broe @realjakebroe.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
If the reason why diesel prices in The United States are high (according to Trump) is because Ukraine is destroying all of Russia's refineries... then how can Russia export extra diesel to The United States to help bring down prices?
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Pinks📨 @pinksglobal.net · 11/10/2026
📜 PINKS | HER PLACE IN HISTORY Some women refused to accept the world as it was. They asked uncomfortable questions, challenged powerful institutions, and dared to uncover what others wanted hidden. Today, we honor Nellie Bly, a woman who understood that the truth was always worth pursuing. #Pinks
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Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
October 10, 2026
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October 10, 2026 (Saturday)
So now, after more than a decade of pretending that he is not associated with Russia and that he would honor the U.S.
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Peter Morley ♿️ @petermorley.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Dear People On Medicare, BEFORE you vote. Go to medicare.gov & check your Part D RX plan for 2027 vs. 2026. Mine went up 3x the amount in a YEAR. That is Donald Trump & RFK Jr. REMEMBER that when you cast your ballot!🗳️💙
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Astronaut Terry Virts @astroterry.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
I was at Maidan, Kyiv tonight. There is a massive memorial here to thousands of Ukrainians who have lost their lives fighting Russian evil. America- we need to rid ourselves of the moral cesspool that occupies the White House and the GOP Congressmen and Senators who enable him.
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Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Is America great yet?
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JoJoFromJerz @jojofromjerz.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
So, we’re doing public firing squads now? jojofromjerz.substack.com/p/how-the-fu...
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Jonathan Slater @jonathanslater.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Lolol.
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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 10/10/2026
Imagine being a child in the hospital and looking out your window to see an entire football stadium waving at you. 🥹❤️ This is the Hawkeye Wave at the University of Iowa, a beautiful tradition since 2017 for the children at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. #SheShed
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Absolute lawlessness. Backed by American taxpayers. If the little boy running away doesn’t infuriate you something is very wrong
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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 10/10/2026
There must be a collective understanding among the gatekeepers of children’s literature that these stories matter, and a commitment to protecting them from being removed from shelves.
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Why Book Bans Harm Marginalized Young Readers
When we ban books for young readers that tackle topics surrounding marginalized people, we strip many young readers of the opportunity to feel seen when they are already painfully underrepresented.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
All these years later.... I'm STILL a member of The Resistance.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Her career has spanned from defending the rights of an imprisoned Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found that Israel committed genocide in Gaza. Congratulations, excellent choice! apnews.com/article/nobe...
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South African-born jurist Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
Navi Pillay, a former U.N. human rights chief, has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The South Africa-born Pillay was honored for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
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Radio Free America @radiofreeflorida.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Sweet Dreams, America. Time to put in some dancing shoes. #RadioFreeAmerica #🎧 youtu.be/PmvVGDCm2Ew?...
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King Harvest - Dancing in the Moonlight (2023 Stereo Remaster)
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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 10/10/2026
We went from sanctioning Russian oil to buying it in three weeks. Instead of ending his disastrous war in Iran, Trump is now funding Russia's war in Ukraine. We used to hold dictators and autocrats accountable. Now our president negotiated a deal to fund Putin's unjust war.
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Trump strikes deal with Putin to supply Russian diesel to U.S. and global markets
President Donald Trump has few options to reduce diesel prices given the destruction done to refineries by the wars in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.
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Joan (Knatcal) Danielson @jed28.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
CONGRATULATIONS NAVANETHEM🏅PILLAY "The Norwegian Nobel Committee wants to remind the WORLD that the RULE OF LAW, national & international, underpins the system we have set up to ensure PEACE & RESOLVE CONFLICTS NON-VIOLENTLY. Peace requires Justice." ABCNews 🚨🇺🇲📜⚖️VOTE💙 #Pinks
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Nobel Peace Prize goes to Navanethem Pillay for promoting peace, international law (ABC News)
The Nobel Peace Prize for 2026 was awarded Friday to Navanethem Pillay "for her efforts to promote peace and international law." Calling her a person "with e...
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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
You can watch me explain to Carville and Hunt there's probably no "pee tape," as I discuss my new book, "HOW RUSSIA WON: Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and the Fight for America," and explain Trump's affinity for Putin and Moscow's ongoing attack on the US. Check out the book at HowRussiaWon.com.
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The Ride in the Beast: David Corn on Trump's Secret Moments With Putin
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Michelle says: Be kind. Always. ❤️ @snarkysillysad.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The beauty of Patagonia: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/s...
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Jon Cryer @mrjoncryer.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🎶”Some people call me Maurice ‘Cause I speak of the pompatus of love”🎶
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Brandon Friedman @brandonfriedman.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is Nazi rhetoric, full stop. It's not only a call to instigate a race war in the United States, but it's reminiscent of historic European justifications used to incite pogroms against Jews. People who say things like this are incredibly dangerous, as there is nothing they won't eventually do.
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Dutchy Patrick @dutchiepatrick.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“A very small price to pay”. He said it again….
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 08/10/2026
🚨BREAKING: Ken Paxton just revealed he wants to cut programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid: “Making some reasonable cuts to mandatory spending… Suck it up.” This is NOT someone we can trust with our earned benefits!
A graphic with a photo of Ken Paxton. The text says, "BREAKING: LEAKED AUDIO REVEALS REPUBLICAN U.S. SENATE NOMINEE KEN PAXTON STATING HE WOULD SUPPORT CUTS TO SOCIAL SECURITY DURING A PRIVATE FUNDRAISER WITH LOBBYISTS."
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Headquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Leaked audio of Ken Paxton revealing he wants to cut programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid: “Making some reasonable cuts to mandatory spending… Suck it up.”
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Julie K. Brown @jkbjournalist.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
NEW: Maybe it's time to take a good look at all these deaths in the Epstein-Trump orbit. jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/dead-men-t...
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Dead men tell no Epstein-Trump tales
When witnesses, whistleblowers and accusers die, it’s time to look at whether they have anything in common. Here is a list of some of the recent deaths.
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Greg 🤍 MidwestUSA @midwestusa.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Beautiful autumn view out back in central Midwest #LandscapePhotography #Nature #ECK #Minnesota #Autumn
My back yard yesterday in Minnesota
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ACLU @aclu.org · 08/10/2026
We’re challenging President Trump’s unlawful use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport more than 100 Venezuelan men to a prison notorious for torture in El Salvador — and fighting to hold administration officials accountable for violating a court order. The Trump administration isn't above the law.
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Trump Administration Officials Face Possible Criminal Contempt Charges
ACLU argued today that the Trump administration must be held accountable for defying a judge’s orders not to send 100 Venezuelan men to CECOT.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This is worrying news. But anxiety is not a strategy. Join @indivisible.org's midterm election protection program to help make sure we're ready for whatever tricks Trump tries to hold on to power. indivisible.org/campaigns/ou...
MS NOW: Trump administration refuses international election monitors for first time in over 2 decades
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
j.lulu_photography ..Lulu🦋 📍Anna Maria Island, FL Sunset, Gulf of Mexico
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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 07/10/2026
Yesterday, after a russian strike on an apartment building in the Zhytomyr region, residents rescued not only themselves, but also their beloved pets. Cats and dogs were carried out, held tight, comforted, and never let go of. Because pets are part of the family, and you don't leave family behind💛
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 06/10/2026
Trump stood at a rally and said "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego." Then politicos rushed to explain what he "really meant." We won't sanewash him. Today's midday updates are up, paywall free:
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Tuesday Updates: Media ‘Sanewashes’ Trump, Plague Claims Another Victim, More Tankers Struck – 10/6/26
Important updates. Paywall free.
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Edward the Movie Buff 🎞🎬🎥📽 @midgetmoxie.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Hollywood actors and actresses pictured for the 75th anniversary of Paramount Pictures, 1987.
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 07/10/2026
Donald Trump encouraged Iran to attack 130,000 active-duty military members in San Diego. He is sick.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Alarming — 🇺🇸 Senator @chrismurphyct.bsky.social denied access to military facilities in the Middle East: “Unprecedented. Hegseth is trying to cover up the extent of the damage from a war spiraling out of control. This should be unacceptable to everybody, Republican or Democrat.”
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Wil Wheaton doesn't give a FUCK what Traitor Trump thinks about his outspoken advocacy for removing him from office. We have that in common. Stay mouthy and vocal, my friends. We need that shit right about now.
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