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@gemma-az.bsky.social
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Grannie. Born liberal, still liberal. Read a lot. Work in healthcare and education. Find it weird that my taxes pay my salary. Live in San Diego now.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 13h
Weeks after Russell Vought told Congress that Bilt had fixed its problems without the need of CFPB enforcement, nearly 1,900 Bilt customers received mistaken debt collection notices saying they owed hundreds or even thousands of dollars on their cards.
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The Trump Administration’s Plan for Protecting Consumers? Politely Ask Companies to Behave.
Rather than investigate a buzzy fintech startup for throwing users’ accounts into chaos, the Russell Vought-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau trusted that the company was “back on track.” Custo...
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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 12h
Have you heard of 1789 Capital? The venture capital firm founded by Don Jr? They obtained a stake in a small company named Vulcan Elements-and quickly got a $620 million deal from the Pentagon Why? “The call came from the White House: We have to get this done” #PaytoPlayPresident
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 15h
This is plain old thievery and election rigging by the convicted felon in the White House.
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Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump
House Democrats say officials may have illegally misused public funds to pay for president’s ‘narcissistic ego trips’
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Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 20h
Finally a president who solved our age old problem of being a country where people wanted to be
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 22h
Black text on white page that reads as follows:

New Yorkers who lost their SNAP benefits because of the federal government's expanded work requirements can reapply starting today, October 1.

To find out whether you're eligible to get your benefits back or qualify for an exemption, call 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669), visit nyc.gov/ACCESSHRA, or use the ACCESS HRA app.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 20h
OMG you have GOT to be kidding me
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The Christian Left @the-christian-left.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
'Should Terrify Us All': Critics Malign Elon Musk's Return To Trump Administration — “Elon Musk is now in charge of the future of warfare. That’s a massive, massive, massive concern.” www.huffpost.com/entry/pete-hegseth…
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‘Should Terrify Us All’: Critics Malign Elon Musk’s Return To Trump Administration
“Elon Musk is now in charge of the future of warfare. That’s a massive, massive, massive concern,” one commenter wrote on X.
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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Why yes, Katie... yes you are.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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General Strike @ivanasstaircam.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Oh dear. Will this be Biden’s fault too? No! It happened on Agent Orange’s watch.
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Pissedoffpundit @pissedoffpundant.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I feel ya🤔...
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judithbolyard.bsky.social @judithbolyard.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I believe his words any second over any garbled nonsense coming out the of orange mouth...
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Lisa @yep-she-said-that.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I’m going to assume it was A MAN / MEN who let him back on the team.
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Rich Raho @richraho.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Just three years ago today Robert Prevost was made a Cardinal. Pope Francis knew full well he was creating his successor.
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Jori M. @jorinyc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Federal Judge Rejects Trump's Rationale for Hiding Memo on 'Cold-Blooded Murder' at Sea www.commondreams.org/news/trump-b...
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Federal Judge Rejects Trump's Rationale for Hiding Memo on 'Cold-Blooded Murder' at Sea | Common Dreams
Judge Engelmayer has ordered the Trump administration to reveal the secret memo justifying the bombing of boats in the Caribbean, leading to the deaths of 234 people. How can the government justify th...
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Zoomer Antimillenarian @surcomplicated.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This isn't a court at all. They're literally not even reading the fucking briefs before making "decisions".
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This, a thousand times. Just imagine the MAGA outrage. And yet when a rotund, orange Umpa Loompa does it, they are silent.
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pretty clear to me there’s a very good case against this man for mass murder, and I’m saying that in as measured a fashion as I can. He’s order the killing of 234 people under no plausible war or legal justification. I am skeptical he will ever face legal accountability for til his but he should.
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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
📌REMINDER: 1. Donald Trump violently attacked the country on Jan. 6, 2021, while trying to overthrow the election. 2. He then retired to his dining room to root on the attack for three hours. 3. When it failed, he went on camera, and told the attackers that he "loved them." He's a damn traitor.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A great deal happened today. But nothing more important than this. SCOTUS allows Trump Administration to continue sending detained migrants to third countries with which the migrants have no prior connection. Just appalling.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Tomorrow Eric Schmitt will present proof that Trump never met Jeffrey Epstein.
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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Court keeps covering for a Congress that won’t cover you. Ask your Representative why they still haven’t signed onto the articles.
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Tell Congress: Impeach Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts
Contact Congress today!
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Sam Jones @samjownes.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Adam Kidan still owed about $21.7 million. The pardon wiped what was left. The campaigns kept the donations.
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Trump Pardoned Abramoff’s Partner. We Found His Money In Eight Republican Senate Campaigns.
Also: a congressman on his way out files 26 impeachment charges against Trump, a carpenter beats ICE in Manhattan, and farm country picks a side.
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The Watchdog Coalition @thewatchdogco.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
They’re stripping the fire agency. Make your Representative own it.
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Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal Plan to Destroy the US Forest Service
Contact Congress today!
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JD303 @sjdco-xblows.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
GOP really “Schmitt the bed” today
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Katie Straka @katiespn411.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
So fucking true ! 👇🏼
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
🤡 Schmitt beclowns himself 🤡 Schmitt concocted an elaborate conspiracy theory that Smith traveled to Atl for a Hawks game and to collude with Fani Willis, & flashed his "evidence" before accusing Smith of perjury. There's just one problem -- his facts were totally wrong. Here's the whole sequence:
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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
The exact moment I knew Republican attacks on Jack Smith were a colossal mistake.
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Jon Danziger @danziger.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
You know, it’s actually kind of thrilling, watching someone commit career suicide in just a couple of minutes.
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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 30/09/2026
This might be my all-time record for the amount of times I've re-watched an Aaron Rupar clip. I think I've given this at least 10 views now.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The Missouri senate delegation does J6.
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I have one house.
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Eric Michael Garcia @ericmgarcia.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Amy Klobuchar on that moment with Eric Schmitt: “You know, the minute I heard when they said Hawks and when Jack Smith said I never was out in Atlanta game, when you're from the Midwest, the Hawks also mean the Hawkeyes.”
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Nancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
SCOTUS decision comes as new ICE facility for unaccompanied migrant kids about to open in Alexandria, Louisiana — at an airport to speed deportations. Kids deported to third countries puts them at risk for trafficking, said Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR): www.thequeenzone.com/exclusive-to...
SCOTUS decision comes as new ICE facility for unaccompanied migrant kids about to open in Alexandria, Louisiana — at an airport to speed deportations. Kids deported to third countries puts them at risk for trafficking, said 
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR): 

https://www.thequeenzone.com/exclusive-top-senate-dem-responds-to-christian-faith-groups-plea-for-oversight-of-new-ice-facility-for-kids/
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 29/09/2026
THIS WAS MONEY FOR CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE. A Florida grand jury found $10 MILLION meant to help provide health insurance for poor children was misappropriated for political purposes. Moody & DeSantis took money meant for kids. #GOPWarOnHealthcare
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
Warren on data centers: Republicans are with the big tech guys and those boys want to be able to come in and build whatever they want to build, and they don't want to pay for the consequences.
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JJ in DC @jjindc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Can confirm.
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Crankycrone @crankiestcrone.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Anyone surprised?
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The moment Jack Smith realized Eric Schmitt was talking about the wrong game.
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Tea Pain @teapainusa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Maybe Amy Klobuchar can explain to Eric Schmitt what an “own goal” is?
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Can we underscore that diversity is America’s strength, indeed it makes America stronger?
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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
No one experiencing an allergic reaction should have to hope someone on board has an Epi-Pen to spare. All flights should just have the life-saving treatment you need. The FAA must reverse course and require epinephrine in every emergency medical kit on every flight. Lives could depend on it.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Things that Senator Eric Schmitt always confuses: Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Atlanta Hawks. A John Deer Tractor vs. A Dear John Letter. Washington State vs. Washington DC. Gorrillas vs. Guerrillas. Duke University’s Blue Devils vs. Arizona State University’s Sun Devils.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
1 - You have got to be fucking kidding me. 2 - I’ll take it. A win’s a win.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 29/09/2026
☠️☠️☠️
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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell @lastwordmsnow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
WATCH: @lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social examines Donald Trump's "long day" of golf as his war in Iran enters its seventh month and after he rejected a proposed ceasefire. #LastWord
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