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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
The White House is reportedly considering doling out 250 pardons to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. Trumpworld lobbyists say the going rate for securing pardons is as much as $2 million. It's just the latest example of Trump's Pay-to-Pardon Scheme.
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Trump’s Pay-to-Pardon Scheme
Corporate executives who defraud nursing homes? Pardoned.Reality TV stars who evade millions in taxes? Pardoned.Thousand
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Headquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Trump appears to be completely passed out asleep during his 3pm Oval Office announcement
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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
do you think a staffer has suggested "not holding daily events where he sits in a very comfy chair while people talk about boring stuff behind him" or is it an Emperor's New Clothes thing where they're all afraid to say anything
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 26/04/2026
BRENNAN: The shooter had multiple weapons. You said he traveled from CA across the country by train. How did he do that? BLANCHE: This isn't about making laws more restrictive BRENNAN: I'm asking about crossing state lines w/firearms BLANCHE: I don't think that's something we should be focused on
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Anyone suggesting we should stop accurately pointing out factual ways that the president is wrecking this country on a daily basis, or expressing an opinion about that, because of something a random nut does is espousing a profoundly un-American concept that I completely reject.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
New York is taxing the rich. NYC Mayor Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a tax on second homes worth over $5 million. While Trump rolls out the red carpet for his billionaire friends, states and cities are leading the charge to tackle out-of-control inequality. Let’s keep it up.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 16/04/2026
NEW: Oregon’s election chief called for the resignation of EAC’s Republican vice-chair for falsely claiming that Democrats rely on votes from “illegal citizens” to win elections. His renewed calls come after she told Democracy Docket Wednesday her comments were "under some sort of investigation."
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‘She should not be in this role’: Oregon elections chief again calls on top federal election official to resign after comments on Dems
Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read (D) also said he's confident Trump's latest anti-voting executive order will be defeated in court.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 16/04/2026
FACT: Social Security has a fraud rate of 0.00625%, which is FAR lower than private-sector retirement programs.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
While death and destruction rained down on Iran during the war’s first month, the world’s 100 biggest oil and gas companies brought in an extra $30 million per HOUR in windfall profits. Yes, $30 million per HOUR. All because of the deadly and reckless decision making of one man.
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$30m an hour: big oil reaping huge war windfall from consumers, analysis finds
Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn b
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 13/04/2026
NEW: The FBI had already debunked a report from election deniers alleging voter fraud in Fulton County, yet the claims were still used to justify the bureau’s seizure of 2020 election materials, according to new reporting.
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Report: FBI previously debunked fraud claims used to justify its Fulton County election raid
A notorious election denier now working in the White House cited the report in pushing the bureau to seize the county's 2020 election materials.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Millions of Americans are struggling to afford rent, groceries, and gas in Trump's crumbling economy. How is Trump responding? By fighting legal challenges to his ballroom and unveiling plans for a 250-foot "Arc de Trump" — which could be financed by millions in taxpayer funds. Priorities.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
So Trump accepted the 10-point peace plan that Iran proposed previously that Trump said was “not good enough.” But now it is apparently good enough. Art of the Deal.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Tomorrow we will hear Trump’s claims about what’s in the deal which will not match up with what is actually in the deal. Then he will continue to lie worse as we learn there really isn’t a firm deal. Then we will do it all over again like so many times before with so many things.
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Rodger Sherman @rodger.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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a picture of a corn on the cob with the caption it 's corn time
ALT: a picture of a corn on the cob with the caption it 's corn time
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horse massacre @torqpenderloin.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
the first basketball game to feature punts
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The Mask of the Red Jeph @ass.golf · 20/03/2026
hey if "the economy" is completely decoupled from the welfare of the people, WHAT IS THE FUCKING POINT OF THE ECONOMY
"people are starving but THE ECONOMY is doing great"
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James Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
And that's if you assume every millionaire mover left because of the tax, which seems unlikely given the trend didn't change. Because the IRS doesn't break out millionaires from the $200k+ bracket, here's how the ceiling is calculated (in practice it would be lower).
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James Medlock @jdcmedlock.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
This is misleading. Here's how much the MA Millionaire Tax raised vs the most generous possible assumption of how much combined revenue was lost from millionaire movers.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 21/03/2026
During his confirmation hearing to be the next DHS secretary, Sen. Markwayne Mullin made clear he’d be willing to send ICE to the polls: “I don’t understand what the concern is about enforcement of immigration at polling places...if you’re not a citizen you shouldn’t be voting,” he said.
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Trump’s pick for DHS chief won’t rule out ICE at polls
“There is a chilling effect that is happening that is wider,” Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) said.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
They lie about EVERYTHING.
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Chris Kluwe, adjudicated poaster @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
This would’ve been better *before* the GOP felt emboldened enough to start The War Against The Global Economy, but I guess they’re finally realizing just how underequipped Schumer is for this moment
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Chris Kluwe, adjudicated poaster @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Pretty sure this was part of the plot of a @cstross.bsky.social book
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Trump rejected the deal because we’d rather shoot down a $20,000 drone with multiple interceptors that cost $2 million each.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
He voted for Kristi Noem to give her a chance. How did that work out?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Kristi Noem has used $200M+ in taxpayer funds to pay firms with close ties to her top aides to make anti-immigrant PSAs. Her luxury jets will cost taxpayers nearly $300M. Trump's lackeys rail against "government waste," but are happy to pilfer taxpayer funds for themselves.
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web_rant @webrant.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Is it not good military strategy to promote an illegal and criminal act of war as a way to "bring about Armageddon"? bsky.app/profile/jona...
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Jonathan Larsen @jonathanlarsen.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
EXCLUSIVE: At more than 30 installations, U.S. commanders told troops the war on Iran is a Christian war. The Military Religious Freedom Foundation has been “inundated” with more than 110 complaints. One NCO said they were told the U.S. war is to bring about Armageddon and the return of Jesus…
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U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus
Advocacy group reports commanders giving similar messages at more than 30 installations in every branch of the military
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Chris Kluwe, adjudicated poaster @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
This is important information but also goddammit people, you need to leave substack, you are assisting in The Horrors
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Grieving for the four American service members known so far to have been killed in action, and praying for the families of these patriots who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Their loss reminds us why sending troops into harm's way is the gravest responsibility a leader can face - a choice only to be made when there is no real alternative.
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Chris Kluwe, adjudicated poaster @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
<as posted on the Nazi child porn network>
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/02/2026
Wow. Mike Johnson only took 2 Qs during today's House R presser - he usually takes at least 4 - and neither was about Rep. Tony Gonzales. Johnson is refusing to call for Gonzales's resignation following the release of texts showing he pressured an aide who later committed suicide for sexual photos.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Discord has announced that it's cutting ties with Persona, the AI software company backed by Peter Thiel used for age and identity verification.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Sad sack low-energy whiny loser can't understand why he just hit 26% approval with independents. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Billions of your tax dollars are going to Palantir — and the police state it's helping Trump build could soon be used against you.
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The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
The AI surveillance state is real — and it's being built by Palantir.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 23/02/2026
In a dangerous outburst against SCOTUS, Trump said he was “ashamed of certain members of the court…for not having the courage to” uphold most of the global tariffs he imposed last year. The remarks are the latest from the president in his ongoing assault on the federal judiciary.
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Trump accuses Supreme Court justices of disloyalty for declaring his tariffs illegal
“They’re very unpatriotic and disloyal to our Constitution."
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Nick Calandra @nickjcal.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Really are the Epstein class. Not a care in the world about those files.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Associating with Jeffrey Epstein or attempting a coup will land you in prison in the UK or South Korea. In America, doing both lands you in the White House.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 17/02/2026
time to pass out a bunch of “fell for it again” awards bsky.app/profile/sbag...
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Aisle424 Has Fallen @aisle424.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Today we once again witnessed CBS capitulate to Trump. I created Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. It has no corporate backers, venture capitalists or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who support its 22-person team. Become one now. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0
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Steve Held @peoplesfabric.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
ICE killed a teacher in Georgia today when they chose to chase a man who posed no danger and had no criminal history.
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Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE
According to the Chatham County Police Department, Monday morning’s fatal crash was the result of a chase between Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a suspect.
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Chris Kluwe, adjudicated poaster @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
This is why I would counter-troll in the WoW realm forums (and still do to a lesser extent here). I knew I wasn’t ever going to change the mind of the person trolling, but everyone else reading along was someone I could potentially reach
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Hank Green @hankgreen.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
It’s wild that I grew up hearing about how artificial sweeteners might cause cancer but then it turned out that non-artificial sweeteners definitely cause cancer.
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Social Security Works @socialsecurityworks.org · 05/02/2026
Social Security was created for a purpose. Before Social Security was enacted, half of seniors lived in poverty. Today, fewer than 10% do.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 05/02/2026
NEW: The Trump administration’s Department of Education has launched an investigation that could severely restrict college student voter registration and turnout programs nationwide. Read more 👇
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Trump Education Department cracks down on college student voting programs
College students, who tend to vote more Democratic, represent one of the fastest-growing voting blocs.
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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Good. "But DHS isn't just ICE, it's also..." nope, wrong. DHS no longer serves any useful functions, the whole thing has been reassigned to repression. FEMA isn't even paying out to states. All DHS does is shooting, teargassing, facial recognition, and administrative warrants. Shut it down.
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Warrington-Runcorn New Town Development Plan @warringtonruncorn.com · 03/02/2026
Not in the Epstein files: - trans people - migrants and asylum seekers - people who arrive in small boats - benefits claimants In the Epstein files: - rich white guys who tell you (or pay people to tell you) to hate the people above
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
It's important to understand what Trump is trying to plot. robertreich.substack.com/p/could-tr…
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