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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 05/08/2026

It’s been 166 days since SCOTUS struck down Trump’s illegal tariff taxes & big corporations are getting their refunds. $2.2 BILLION for Apple, $600 MILLION for Amazon, $300 million for Nike. When are American families going to see the $1,700 they're owed? Return the money, NOW.

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Corporate America got billions of dollars in tariff refunds. Where’s your cut? | CNN Business

Apple got an estimated $2.2 billion tariff refund last quarter. Amazon got $600 million. Nike got $300 million. But American consumers who paid higher prices as President Donald Trump’s tariffs filter...

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Travie @travie2times.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Telemundo showing the replay of them lifting the trophy from the side where Trump is so he's not in the shot. Well done

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girtoncreative.bsky.social @girtoncreative.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

CPV gave a masterclass in focus, heart, teamwork & grit. They should be SO proud of themselves, but most of them will carry this as a scar on their heart forever. IYKYK. I hope they also know some of us paid attention to the MOST important part of the game, which was not the final score. 💙⚽❤️

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girtoncreative.bsky.social @girtoncreative.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

THIS THIS THIS THIS THIS. "If he had been spotted by a talent scout 15 yrs ago he would have been Messi's peer at Barcelona. He deserved so much more. ⚽️"

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Apple has closed down the first of its US stores to unionize. Over half of the 70 unionized workers at the Towson, MD store are losing their jobs. The union says Apple is retaliating after it only offered transfers to workers at the two nonunion stores it also closed.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 23/06/2026

As thousands of fans travel to Philadelphia for the World Cup, the members of @unitehere.org Local 274 are standing up for a fair contract at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown. We stand with these workers and their fight for fair wages and respect on the job!

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Workers at Sheraton hotel in Center City remain on strike ahead of Philly's third of six World Cup matches

The Unite Here union continues to protest for better pay after walking off the job on Sunday morning.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 23/06/2026

The reason Obama used water from the river for the reflecting pool and not city water is because city water is treated with orthophosphates, which is food for algae, causing massive blooms that produce cyanotoxins that kill wildlife.

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Robert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

because the discrepancy between the president's lies are visually obvious and undeniable. at the same time the whole issue is petty enough that people aren't scared to confront the administration on the lie. it's so absurd that their defensive lashing out is sad, not frightening.

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Jocelyn S. @jocelynsoyer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Good organizing needs deep relationships. Our union is concerned that FWW is trending towards hiring temp organizers on 6mo contracts and denying them union representation. We're bargaining our second contract and fighting for equal rights for equal work. Will you send a letter to FWW management?

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 14/05/2026

The CLARITY Act would open workers’ retirement accounts to volatile cryptocurrency. If those risky bets don’t pay off, it’s working people and retirees who will pay the price. We urge the Senate Banking Committee to stand up for our retirement security and stop the CLARITY Act.

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heather gm (she/her) @heathergm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

this guy gives me hope, I cannot lie.

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girtoncreative.bsky.social @girtoncreative.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Hell yeah! My work for @foodandwater.bsky.social out in the real world with none other than @nonprofitunion.bsky.social 's own Kareem! 💙✊💛 Oh yeah, also, 🛑 STOP AI DATA CENTERS! 🛑

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Last March, millions hit the streets worldwide to say No Kings. Now, with May Day fast approaching, people are looking for what’s next. So on May 1st, don’t work, don’t go to school, and don’t give big corporations a single cent. Join the fight this May Day!

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We strongly condemn the House's passage of #HR5103, the "DC Safe and Beautiful Act." This bill would codify the unpopular federal surge forces that are terrorizing people here, and it is a direct attack on DC’s human rights and our democracy. Our full statement: freedcproject.org/news/free-dc...

"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2026
CONTACT: media@freedcproject.org, (202) 771-1921

Free DC condemns House passage of H.R. 5103

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today the U.S. House passed H.R. 5103, the "Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2026." Free DC strongly condemns the passage of this bill as a direct attack on DC’s human rights and our national democracy. The bill, introduced by Congressman John McGuire (R-VA-5), passed the House by a vote of 218 to 206. It would codify the unpopular federal surge forces that are terrorizing people in DC and calls for “the maximum enforcement of federal immigration law,” “facilitating the deployment of a more robust federal law enforcement presence,” and more.

The context for this bill’s passage includes: the murder of Julian Bailey at the hands of U.S. Marshals who were operating under the current "DC Safe and Beautiful Task force;" the Trump administration’s comments that military patrols will be in DC through the end of 2029, ostensibly to prevent a transfer of power; and the creation and deployment of a special brigade of the DC National Guard to coordinate with federal surge forces and local law enforcement.

In response, Free DC's Executive Director Keya Chatterjee issued the following statement:

“People in DC are being killed, shot at, arrested, and deported based on their race, thanks to the 'Safe and Beautiful' Task Force. This bill to expand that force is part of a coordinated power grab aimed at intimidating DC communities and it's neither ‘safe’ nor 'beautiful.' The Trump administration, Congressman McGuire who introduced this bill, and their allies want to instill fear in the streets and at the ballot box, so they never have to leave office. But the people of DC are the ones who have to live under this occupation, we are the ones who experience the violence at the hands of federal agents, and we remember January 6th vividly. We reject everything this bill stands for."

"The bill includes provisions that:
Direct “the maximum enforcement of federal immigration law”
Encourage the redirection of available resources to “apprehend and deport illegal aliens”
“Increase the speed of processing concealed carry license requests in the District of Columbia”
Expand “pretrial detention to the maximum extent permitted by law”
Ramp up policing at metro stations, which has been show to disproportionately impact youth, black and brown people, and low-income people
Support “facilitating the deployment of a more robust federal law enforcement presence”

This bill puts DC’s human rights and democracy in danger. When taken in the context of the new Special Brigade of the DC National Guard, as well as the assertion that military patrols should continue in DC through 2029 — at a cost of $2.4 billion — this bill is a clear attempt intimidate the people of DC, and attack the first amendment to prevent a transfer of power, as was attempted on January 6.

Call to Action
Free DC calls on every member of Congress who supports free and fair elections and a peaceful transfer of power act immediately to oppose this bill as it moves on to the Senate, and to instead co-sponsor H.R. 5093, "the District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act". We urge Senators to speak out against the “DC Safe and Beautiful Act” and members of the public to join us to oppose DC's ongoing occupation at No Kings DC on Saturday, March 28 at 1:30 pm at the Frederick Douglass Bridge.

Free DC is a movement led by the people of DC to win dignity for our communities and exert our right to self-determination. For too long, the people of DC have been prevented from fully governing ourselves in ways that are deeply and fundamentally unjust. We are no longer willing to accept this and building the cultural and political power it will take to win. Learn more at FreeDCproject.org."

Screenshot of a Congressional vote on H.R. 5103, showing 218 Yea's and 206 Nay's.

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David C. @legostig.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Rapists of a feather…

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404 Media @404media.co · 16/02/2026

404 Media obtained internal police emails showing at least two agencies have bought access to GeoSpy, an AI tool that analyzes architecture, soil, and other features to near instantly geolocate photos. @evystadium.bsky.social has more. @josephcox.bsky.social scoop: www.404media.co/cops-are-buy...

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 16/02/2026

This Presidents Day, we celebrate true courage, leadership, knowledge, and patriotism of leaders past. Qualities Donald Trump knows nothing about.

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girtoncreative.bsky.social @girtoncreative.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Trying to Soundhound the album my upstairs teen neighbor is playing on repeat. As long as I'm forced by volume to listen to it, I might as well find out what the kids are into these days.

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Ms AB @justagalandadog.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

uh no

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girtoncreative.bsky.social @girtoncreative.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Stranger Things fans: How the fuck did Holly age 3 years between seasons?! Xennials Everywhere: FINALLY! ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF OUR EXISTENCE! Stranger Things fans: Who the fuck are you? Xennials: We hate ALLLLL of you

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Nonprofit Professional Employees Union @nonprofitunion.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

NPEU and Food & Water Workers Union member, joined thousands of activists and fellow unionists in Oregon as they took to the streets in solidarity with Minneapolis, demanding "ICE Out."

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admits that if Trump successfully sues the IRS for $10 billion, that money would come from taxpayers.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 05/02/2026

This kind of propaganda is how the gestapo tricked folks into thinking they were everywhere, when there were one of them for every 10K Germans.

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Washington-Baltimore News Guild @wbng.org · 04/02/2026

The Washington-Baltimore News Guild strongly condemns the layoffs announced today at The Washington Post. These cuts represent yet another blow to a newsroom that has already been pushed to its limits and a disservice to the readers who rely on The Post for rigorous, independent journalism.

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UFCW Local 400 @ufcw400.org · 01/01/2026

Here’s to a 2026 where workers’ voices are louder, unions are stronger, and battles are won! 🎉

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Worn On This Day @wornonthisday.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

"Votes for Women" sashes worn #onthisday in 1908 by four suffragettes on white horses, part of a procession escorting Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst to a breakfast celebration at London's Court Hotel upon their release from Holloway women's prison--a suffragette tradition. #OTD 📷 London Museum

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

In the Netherlands, burnout is a legally recognized reason for sick leave, and workers are entitled to at least 70% of their salary for up to 104 weeks of illness.

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 20/11/2025

On #TransDayOfRemembrance, America’s unions mourn and honor our friends, family and coworkers whose lives were tragically cut short by hate. We stand against all forms of discrimination and violence everywhere.

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners bought Walgreens. Now Walgreens has stopped giving most workers paid vacation on Thanksgiving, Christmas and other major holidays. Private equity takeovers are a disaster for workers, and customers.

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girtoncreative.bsky.social @girtoncreative.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

A coworker just said to me, "Your world is fascinating" and now I'm going to spend the next 10 years wondering if that was a compliment or just a genius way of saying "You're weird af."

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girtoncreative.bsky.social @girtoncreative.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I have been saying this for YEARS but am accused of taking the anthropological impacts of social media too seriously. 😒 ... Am I allowed to take it APPROPRIATELY SERIOUSLY now?

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Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov · 09/10/2025

In a democracy based on freedom and the rule of law, we don’t jail public officials—or anyone—because of policy disagreements. We need everyone to repudiate this nonsense because a president cannot act as a prosecutor, judge, jury and dictator.

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Food & Water Watch @foodandwater.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Trump and Congressional Republicans aren’t trying to hide it 😡 They want to jam through a spending bill they claim maintains current funding levels, but will claw back approved funds later through a sneaky process called rescissions – all while enacting their Project 2025 agenda. #TrumpsShutdown

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

MAGA lawmakers are now pushing a bill to criminalize homelessness in D.C., threatening those who sleep outside with imprisonment. The measure would give Trump greater power to disappear the city’s homeless population under his military occupation of Washington.

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Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Legislation to Ensure a Safe and Prosperous District of Columbia - United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Defend democracy. Defund billionaires. Defeat fascism.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

We are a nation under duress. People are being taken from their homes, from grocery stores, from safe places. People with no prior criminal history. People who have active cases for citizenship or asylum.

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Carnegie Endowment Workers Alliance @carnegieworkers.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

RECOGNIZE NOW! More than a month since we went public, Carnegie management has continued to drag their feet, and we still have no answer about whether they will do the right thing and voluntarily recognize us. @carnegieendowment.org @nonprofitunion.bsky.social @ifpte.bsky.social

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 04/07/2025

Watch ‪@garrisonhayes.bsky.social‬ explore the connections between America’s culture wars, rising political violence, and the horrifying assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman—and reflect on the alarming speed with which the country moved on.

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serotonins @sarahtoninnnn.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

If the bombs destroyed Iran’s nuclear facilities, and the threat is now gone, then why is Israel still attacking them?

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girtoncreative.bsky.social @girtoncreative.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

I feel like I should have a take on Iran but instead I just want to share this post from Nora McInerny for my fellow "hustle culture" victims with a P.S. It is not just corporate jobs that burn you out; non-profits are just as bad, if not worse. I SAID WHAT I SAID. open.substack.com/pub/norabore...

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Out Of Office

And an update for Q3

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serotonins @sarahtoninnnn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Oh my god! What happens when people inevitably dress up like this and pretend to be ICE and kill people?

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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 12/06/2025

If a US Senator is not safe from being handcuffed and detained for free speech, none of us are safe.

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