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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Hey SF people - anyone want to join us? We haven’t decided which one to go to yet. www.nokings.org#map
nokings.org
No Kings
For more than a year, millions of people have come together to send a clear message: in America, we have no kings. Power doesn't belong to billionaires, strongmen, or politicians who think they're abo...
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Friends: please do what you can at avoid Elon’s companies. He is evil. newrepublic.com/post/216600/...
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Ukraine Loses Starlink Access as Musk Says Zelenskiy Went “Too Far”
SpaceX suddenly throttled access to Starlink with no warning, Ukraine says.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
Good morning ❤️SF!!
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Well done Ukraine. Well done. www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
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Russia's Yandex bot traffic nearly eliminated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes cripple multiple of 'Russia's Google' data centers — Ukraine intensifies bombing of Yandex data centers in response ...
The world is getting a break from Russian bots thanks to Kyiv.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It is likely that Trump will try to cheat before, during, and after the election. Plan now - it starts with non-violent, persistent, protest. newrepublic.com/article/2161...
newrepublic.com
If Trump Steals an Election, Here’s What to Do
Nonviolent rebellion has proven again and again to be the most effective way of ousting even a determined autocrat.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
...and figuring out where to invest time and $...
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I've been spending way too much time with Claude running #s...
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
chipping away. chipping away... www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...?
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Former Kansas GOP governor explains why he's backing Democrat Adam Hamilton for Senate
Former Kansas Gov. Bill Graves, a Republican, crossed party lines to endorse Democrat Adam Hamilton in his bid to unseat Republican Sen. Roger Marshall. Graves said the country is facing “increasing p...
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Just donated (again). Think of how it will feel to have a democrat in TX! bit.ly/46AaMF0
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Donate to send James Talarico to the U.S. Senate!
James is running for Senate to take on billionaires and their puppet politicians.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
There will be accountability.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Spot on.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Hey Google: rot in hell. I switched to Mapquest and DuckDuckGo.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The DOJ thugs doing this will be held accountable. Arrested. Prosecuted. Convicted.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
It’s hard to understand why republicans in congress refuse to impeach. Every day they have evidence of actions harmful to the American people. Remember their names. They must be held accountable. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more
Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker shows
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Anyone want to join? mobilize.us/s/HfgKMt
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Digital Team: Become a Messenger · Team Newsom
Team Gavin Newsom is taking action to support Democrats across the country. Join our Digital Team training to learn how you can make an impact as a Messenger. You’ll craft and share content and messa...
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Shame in Reuters. Cxld my USA Today subscription www.business-humanrights.org/en/latest-ne...
business-humanrights.org
USA: Palantir & Thomson Reuters have allegedly granted access to ICE to investigative tools for law enforcement use, incl. co. comments - Business and Human Rights Centre
Check out this page via the Business and Human Rights Centre
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A former White House doctor wants answers on Trump’s “very visible ailments.”
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Top Doctor Demands White House Come Clean on Trump’s Health
A former White House doctor wants answers on Trump’s “very visible ailments.”
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Watch. It's really simple to see how messed up election engineering is in the USA (only). l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http...
l.facebook.com
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Not good. iranwarcost.watson.brown.edu
iranwarcost.watson.brown.edu
Iran War Energy Cost Tracker
Tracks the extra cost paid by U.S. consumers for gasoline and diesel since the Iran conflict began on February 28, 2026, compared against a no-war counterfactual baseline.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I'm attending Team Newsom's event, “Digital Team: Become a Messenger” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/teamnewsom/e...
mobilize.us
Digital Team: Become a Messenger · Team Newsom
Team Gavin Newsom is supporting important 2026 elections across the country. We’re taking action with candidates like Aaron Ford for Governor in Nevada, Chris Pappas for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire, ...
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Another great reason to live in CA. This site requires data brokers to delete your info if you are a CA resident. It took 3 mins to file my request. privacy.ca.gov/drop/
privacy.ca.gov
Delete Request and Opt-out Platform (DROP)
Protect your personal information. Data brokers collect, share, and sell your personal information. You can stop that from happening.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Really worth watching. www.hbomax.com/shows/last-w...
hbomax.com
Watch Last Week Tonight With John Oliver | Season 13 Episode 19 | HBO Max
Watch Last Week Tonight With John Oliver: Season 13, Episode 19 - August 2, 2026: Police Tools on HBO Max. John Oliver hosts this comedy series that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politi...
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
BEST BETS SENATE -Roy Cooper (NC): roycooper.com -Troy Jackson (ME) v. Collins: www.jacksonformaine.com -Sherrod Brown (OH): www.sherrodbrown.com -Mary Peltola (AK): marypeltola.com -Jon Ossoff (GA imprt): electjon.com HOUSE + GOVERNORS -Toss-up districts: swingleft.org/funds
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Go Curtis!
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 31/07/2026
Ukraine's attacks on the sprawling Russian warehouses have produced stark images, with massive pillars of smoke rising above fires that raged at facilities of Wildberries, the country's biggest online retailer and its equivalent of Amazon. to.pbs.org/4wrCdfo
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Ukraine hits more outlets of Russia's largest online marketplace to bring the war home
Ukraine's attacks on the sprawling Russian warehouses have produced stark images, with massive pillars of smoke rising above fires that raged at facilities of Wildberries, the country’s biggest online...
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
It’s a good time to chip in. indivisible.actionkit.com/mailings/vie...
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Did you get 100 emails about the election being 100 days away?
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 28/07/2026
NEW: ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of Justice Department lawyers. We found judges nominated by both parties who are frustrated that they can no longer take the government at its word.
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Federal Judges Chastise Trump’s Justice Department for “Unlawful,” “Unethical” and “Unseemly” Conduct
ProPublica reviewed hundreds of cases in which judges criticized the actions of federal prosecutors. In many, judges expressed frustration that they can no longer take the government at its word.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 28/07/2026
BREAKING: Beshear sends strongly worded letter to McConnell. He should appoint a Democrat to fill the seat.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
There’s a simple solution. Worth watching to end. substack.com/@paulkrugman...
substack.com
Oligarchy and the Media
Can the takeover be stopped?
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Fully support the concept. It’s out of control. youtube.com/shorts/egfrr...
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The Secret Behind Massive CEO Pay (And What We Can Do About It)
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
UPDATE: 6 Democrats voted for H.R. 8800 (the NDAA). They & 209 House GOP voted to spend $1.5 trillion on Trump’s military policies, including the War on Iran & “integrating” U.S.‘s military with a genocidal pariah state. They have blood on their hands. Tell your Senators: Vote no, or lose your seat
Rep Marie G
Perez (WA-3)•
Primary ón 8/4
Rep Jared
Golden (ME-2)
Retiring
These Traitors Voted to Spend $1.15 Trillion on Killing Children in Iran & Gaza.
Rep Don Davis
(NC-1)
Primary in '28
Rep Adam Gray
(CA-13)
Primary in '28
HOUSE GOP
119"
Only 7/218 Voted
No, & the 1 "" Voted Yes.
General on 11/3
Rep Vicente
Gonzalez (TX-34)
Primary in '28
Rep Henry
Cuellar (TX-28)
Primary in '28
Vote Accordingly.
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No Kings!
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 20/07/2026
President Donald Trump's administration sought phone records of several New York Times journalists and even those of some of their relatives, according to a motion unsealed Monday. to.pbs.org/4feDDUA
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DOJ sought phone records of journalists and relatives in effort to unmask sources of Air Force One security report
A court document says the Trump administration sought New York Times journalists’ phone records and even those of some of their relatives in an attempt to unmask the confidential sources of reporters ...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 20/07/2026
President Trump is desperate to pass the SAVE America Act ahead of the midterm elections to install onerous show-your-papers requirements to register to vote and prevent millions from casting our ballots. Demand that your members of Congress hold the line and defend our democracy.
action.aclu.org
Stop Anti-Voter Bills Now
The SAVE Act, the SAVE America Act, and MEGA Act could keep millions of eligible U.S. citizens from being able to vote. Urge Congress to reject these bills.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 15/07/2026
@sarahlongwell25.bsky.social unloads on Todd Blanche and the Senate Republicans prepared to elevate him to attorney general despite his role in covering up the Epstein scandal: "The idea that they would let this guy get this job... it is the most shameful thing."
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Hunter Dunn @hunterisntdunn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We’re not going to be able to “just go back to normal” in 2029. At this point, abolishing ICE, followed by free, fair trials for treason for ICE agents & their collaborators is the bare minimum. We must do whatever it takes to make sure nothing like ICE can ever exist again.
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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Months ago, I published an op-ed laying out Trump’s intentions to interfere in our elections. This week, I think he’s preparing to take his biggest step yet.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 14/07/2026
Watch the full episode of Morning Shots Live at The Bulwark and YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts:
lnk.thebulwark.com
Morning Shots: Epstein Survivors and the Blanche Hearing
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 14/07/2026
"It's embarrassing, it's, it's awful...there's no redeeming argument for why there shouldn't be more questioning of Todd Blanche." @pennbarker.bsky.social and @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social react to Republicans limiting questioning to ten minutes, less than usual for a major confirmation hearing.
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Too good. www.threads.com/@manotte315/...
threads.com
Søren Paypasourous FernsWorth (@manotte315) on Threads
WhoEver Made This Video Call Me You Maybe Entitled To Compensation
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PragmaticProgressive @ericmann.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I just gave. Let’s jump in this opportunity. secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_a...
secure.actblue.com
Elect Annie Andrews
Donate to send Annie to the Senate!
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Ty Cobb: “[Donald Trump] is crazy. He is a malignant narcissist, he’s demented. It’s all about self-enrichment. I spent hours and hours in the Oval working through things with him. It’s much worse now”
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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 12/07/2026
Lindsey Graham was one of the main subjects of a @theatlantic.com cover story I wrote in 2020, on why people collaborate with regimes they know are immoral. Here's a gift link: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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History Will Judge the Complicit
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Elon Musk’s baby mama has alleged that top Trump administration officials funnel money to MAGA influencers to further their political agenda.
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I Know How Trump’s Goons Secretly Pull MAGA’s Strings
A former MAGA influencer spilled the dark secrets behind the White House’s social media meddling.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 09/07/2026
So, a Writ of Habeas Tortoise?
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