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@groku.bsky.social
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Mocker of Illegitimacy; 💙 Yellow Dog Dem; Dog lover; Married to my Soulmate; Mom to wonderful Sons; Newf;Time to Break the Glass Ceiling, Protect Democracy, Support Women's Rights & Human Rights; We Can Do This. "The Bigger They Come, the Harder They Fall"

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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 7h
Very interesting election scenario where Senate Democrats will be in the majority before newly elected Senators are sworn in, potentially allowing challenges if the House Rs try to pull anything. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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How Senate Democrats can stop Trump from stealing the midterms | David Walbert
Republicans could lean on congressional procedure to defy the will of voters. But if they try that, the Senate has a clear way to fight back
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 7h
So what will Trump bomb today after this new narcissistic injury? www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump agrees to end court fight against $5m verdict in E Jean Carroll case
The verdict stems from Carroll’s 2023 sexual abuse and defamation civil trial against Trump
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 7h
Mike Lee sucks. www.theguardian.com/culture/2026...
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US senator blocks bill to ban Trump from demolishing Kennedy Center without Congress’s approval
Mike Lee objected to the safeguard against the demolition of any presidential memorial Congress designates
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 7h
No - AI Bros' may not self-regulate. Big Tobacco did that until their deadly lies were exposed. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump announces vague ‘morally binding’ AI deal among tech CEOs for ‘tremendous self-policing’
US president also issues executive order officially rebranding ‘artificial intelligence’ as ‘superintelligence’
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Reuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 8h
The US securities regulator is set to propose rules on Wednesday aimed at expanding retail investors' access to private assets that have traditionally been reserved for professionals, potentially offering higher returns but also exposing everyday Americans to more risk.
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Wall St regulator to unveil new retail investor proposals for private assets
The US securities ​regulator is set to propose rules on Wednesday aimed at expanding retail investors' access to private assets that have ‌traditionally been reserved for professionals, potentially offering higher returns but also exposing everyday Americans to more risk.
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Paul Campbell Haider @paulhaider74.bsky.social · 8h
Wednesday, September 30, 1987: Los Angeles, CA, Coconut Grove, photo(Roy Orbison took control as the "Big O" while Bruce got down with a black and white Fender Telecaster 🎤😎🎸🧑🏻‍🦱🎸)
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 7h
Taxpayers deserve a deduction for this travesty. Trump & Co. are as corrupt as the day is long.
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 8h
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 7h
R Dolt of the week.
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 7h
Get this schm>ck outta' here. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Trump campaign ads paid with public money violate federal law, critics say
White House has labeled ads ‘public service announcements’ and has responded defiantly to criticism
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Jaye @jaybird54.bsky.social · 8h
Some things have a way of making us smile, no matter what kind of day we’re having. For me, it can be the sound of someone laughing, a favorite song coming on, or Ramsey doing something completely ridiculous. 😂 What’s something that can almost ALWAYS make you smile? #Jaye’sMorningLight
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I’m Not Invalid @silvergeo.bsky.social · 17h
Just spitballing here… www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Half of US population exposed to adverse lead levels in early childhood | PNAS
Lead is a developmental neurotoxicant in wide industrial use that was once broadly distributed in the environment. The extent of the US population ...
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S.J.💙🩵💙🦋🦓 @glimmers2.bsky.social · 20h
A study in valor. Imagine testifying against the most powerful criminal on the planet?
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 8h
Republican grown men politicians cannot accept responsibility for anything they do. Women deplore this behavior, so should any American.
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 8h
Complete idiots.
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 8h
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Democratic lawmakers call for protections over third country deportations after ‘indefensible’ court ruling – US politics live
Lawmakers say ‘Congress must step in’ after supreme court ruled to allow Trump officials to resume deporting people where their lives could be in danger
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 8h
This SCOTUS majority ruling is not based on legal precedent. The justices are working as partisan hacks by aiding corrupt executive Trump. Reform the Supreme Court. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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US supreme court allows Trump officials to resume deportations to third countries
Conservative majority temporarily lifts lower-court decision as liberal justices dissent from ruling
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canada-keith.bsky.social @canada-keith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Talarico is what America 🇺🇸 & Texans need, Universal Healthcare. Republicans have stripped away the ACA subsidies knocking 20 million Americans off Healthcare.They have for voting purposes delayed until after the Midterms a huge stripping away of Medicare in January. $40 million in debt for What🤔⚖️🇺🇸😡😎
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 18h
100% should follow him around for the rest of what’s left of his political career. His 2028 VP hopes were dashed in two minutes and I love that for him.
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ResJudicata22 @resjudicata22.bsky.social · 12h
Cartoonist: Mike Smith
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 21h
Seriously 💥 😡🙄
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18h
Sen. Eric Schmitt was so overzealous to try and get Jack Smith, a good and honest man who has done great work, that Schmitt embarrassed himself by accusing Smith of going to the wrong basketball game. You can't make this stuff up. And right wing media will pretend it never happened.
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Inside Ukraine 🇺🇦 @insideukraine.bsky.social · 15h
The Netherlands is developing a new laser weapon to counter UAVs. The country is collaborating with Australian company EOS to develop a laser air defense system designed to combat drones and mass aerial attacks.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18h
I hope Michiganders elect Abdul El-Sayed to the Senate. He would be good for Michigan and good for the United States. robertreich.substack.com/p/senator-…
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Senator Abdul El-Sayed
He would be good for Michigan and good for the United States
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 9h
Super dumb.
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End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 23h
For once, Ken Paxton is being honest: if it weren't for our broken campaign finance system, he'd have no shot. #UnrigWashington candidate @jamestalarico.bsky.social is running to reform our system and fight for Texans. Ken Paxton can't say the same. #TXSEN
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 16h
Here's footage of Jack Smith at the Iowa vs. Maryland game on February 3rd, 2024 btw
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 9h
R's didn't do their homework, as usual.
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 9h
And Schmitt is being floated as a possible running mate for JD. What a joke.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 14h
It is clear that Democrats are set to sweep control of Congress in free and fair elections. It is also clear that Trump and the GOP are working to make sure the elections are not free and fair. I founded Democracy Docket to help you stay informed to fight back. demdock.com/4w6emld
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katym31.bsky.social @katym31.bsky.social · 9h
“The plan is to diminish the number of generals and admirals who would not break the oath that they took to uphold the Constitution and replace them with fascist flunkeys.”
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katym31.bsky.social @katym31.bsky.social · 9h
“MAGA prepares for a Military Coup. Vote them out folks, vote GOP out while we still can ...” apnews.com/article/hegs...
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Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks
According to Pentagon officials, Hegseth will direct all the military services to double the 10% reduction that he ordered last spring to the roughly 800 flag and general officer positions, making it ...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 29/09/2026
We're in court today challenging the anti-trans Kansas law that bans trans people from bathrooms that align with their gender on government property, invalidates driver's licenses with updated gender markers, and lets people sue anyone they suspect of violating the law for damages up to $1,000.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
“The sources added that Patel consistently kept Bailey at arm's length and cut him out of meetings the deputy FBI director should attend because Bailey was constantly flagging things that were unconstitutional.” www.cbsnews.com/news/top-fbi...
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Top FBI official Andrew Bailey, who was once widely seen as Patel successor, resigns
Bailey was originally brought in to help ease tensions between former Attorney General Pam Bondi and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last night I wrote about consequences, and what happens when the courts give Trump a pass. I hope you'll take a moment to read it, especially in this moment where we see the Court isn't immune to public pressure—Justice Alito just recused from a case because of it.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The prosecution is struggling in oral argument over whether Judge Boasberg can conduct contempt proceedings; the judges are pointing out its position is contrary to its own internal rules. You can listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A1B...
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 29/09/2026
‘It is all a damnable lie, and if Democrats fall for it, MAGA will stab them in the back at the earliest possible opportunity’ No mercy from MAGA, from LP's Executive Director, Rick Wilson, on Substack. bit.ly/4dCoCuk
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 29/09/2026
This weekend Trump ran political ads on your tax dollars. It's against the law, and it should make everyone mad.
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@npr.org Why isn't NPR covering the Jack Smith hearings today? The American people deserve to hear the truth from Mr. Smith. I am disappointed in your lack of coverage for such an important subject.
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Nobody cares.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Portland Press Herald: The evidence of corruption swirling around Sen Collins, her husband and her campaign manager is very clear and persuasive, and Collins' push-back against it is distinctly unconvincing. Now it's Maine's turn to be concerned about Sen Collins.
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It’s Maine’s turn to be concerned about Susan Collins | Editorial
The senator's complacent response to open allegations of bribery sends voters a very clear and disrespectful message.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Executions in Republican-governed states of the American southeast are best understood as a morbid form of entertainment for the GOP base. Tennessee furnishes an excellent example of how the process works. www.welt.de/politik/ausl...
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Tennessee/USA: „Ich gehe diese Hinrichtung jeden Tag in meinem Herzen durch“ – Frau wird hingerichtet - WELT
In Tennessee soll am Mittwoch das erste Mal seit mehr als 200 Jahren eine Frau hingerichtet werden. Die 50-Jährige wurde 1996 für den Mord an einer damals 19-jährigen Bekannten zum Tode verurteilt. Si...
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groku.bsky.social @groku.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Trump's Grift continues while hardworking Americans and the ROW suffer.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Hormuz Letter: Clear evidence of market manipulation. Brent crude oil has been flushed 3 to 4% at midday New York time on each of the last three sessions, every time on a headline about US-Iran negotiations, with Iran rejecting every one of them within hours. Bloomberg is now calling it a "VaR
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 29/09/2026
@michaeldweiss.bsky.social tells @mpolymer1.bsky.social how Alina Habba’s wedding put FBI Director Kash Patel in the same room as a former FBI informant suspected of being a double agent. "These MAGA weddings are like the Star Wars Mos Eisley cantinas for counterintelligence."
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The difference between the practice depicted in “Checkout,” the comedy, and the unrelenting, unbearable horror described in “NAZA” is scale. Now, it’s industrial. That’s what makes it a genocide. It really is that unequivocal, and this is why “NAZA” didn’t need to use the word more than once.
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Opinion | There Is a Word So Powerful It Need Be Spoken Only Once
The film that makes a powerful statement without ever raising its voice.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The News You Need, Tuesday, September 29, 2026: • A Heroic Israeli Attorney General Battles for Democracy • A Political Pope Who Hates Fascism • ICE Arrests Are Quieter But Rampant • Report from Beta Pictoris • Japan's Golf Courses Put to Better Use Read the Horton-Kaiser Report
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The News You Need, Tuesday, September 28, 2026
A Heroic Israeli Attorney General / A Political Pope Who Hates Fascism / ICE Arrests are Quieter but Rampant / Newly Discovered Radio Signals Probably Aren’t From ET / Japan Converts Golf Courses Into...
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Lorenzo Salgado, jr. @oznezol.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
One step closer to justice for my dad, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
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