Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialHoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18hSen. Thom Tillis calls his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth his “biggest regret” and says Hegseth should resign. 2911372410
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialM Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 27/09/2026EXACTLY 👇 THIS....... 14967362966
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialNancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 26/09/2026🧵 ICE spokesperson messaged me in July about its new facility for kids in Alexandria, Louisiana. ICE is sanitizing, calling it a 'staging facility.' Kids prison camp is inside an airport to speed deportations. Intention is to deport kids as quickly as possible, putting them at risk of trafficking. 14230156
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialMassimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Photographer Alejandro Cartagena waited on a bridge every morning to capture Mexicans commuting to work in the beds of pickup trucks. Original post 58624
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.social🌮 Alacrity's Ghost @alacritysshadow.bsky.social · 24/09/2026🤣 092
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialJenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Peter Thiel has the wheel: “US Deputy Secty of Defense Stephen Feinberg has drafted a memo directing Defense Department subordinates to purchase up to $243.9 M in services from…[Thiel’s] Palantir…without a competitive bidding process…The memo’s subject line is called ‘Funding Palantir’.” 8/11/26…1/share.googleGive Palantir up to $244M through 2028, says internal Defense Department memoDraft memo taps AI data analysis biz for help with military production efficiency 10516111073
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 21/09/2026🎥 NEW: Marc Elias is often asked two questions: 1. What is Trump going to do next? 2. Is he worried? The first one is easy: Trump himself has said he plans to seize control of vote counting in the midterms. The second one is harder — and it's the one that's been keeping him up at night👇youtube.comSomething is Keeping Me Up at NightYouTube video by Democracy Docket 8243109
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/09/2026At the University of Texas, Republican Bo French drew widespread, bipartisan condemnation for his attack on South Asian students celebrating their football team’s win. “It used to be directed at immigrants. Now it’s second generation,” one student said. washingtonpost.comDiverse Texas campus bonds in anger after candidate’s racist postUniversity of Texas students rebuked the racist attack on South Asians by Republican Bo French. 25615
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.social#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Healthy food is the missing piece in health savings and flexible spending accounts #TheHill twp.ai/4hv47r 0154
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialDemCast USA @demcast.com · 19/09/2026Any questions? Many thanks to snarkypoliticoguy (TT) for this accurate summary. 301224597
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialChristopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 18/09/2026NEW: A Vatican theological commission has defined the destruction of nature as a sin against God in a text approved by Pope Leo XIV. It comes the same month MAGA commentators lambasted the U.S.-born pontiff for asking Catholics to pray for the 2.1 billion people without safe drinking waterthelettersfromleo.comVatican Commission Defines Environmental Destruction as “Sin Against Creation”Pope Leo XIV approved the 29,000-word document in July. Its release came 24 hours after MAGA commentators mocked Pope Leo XIV for praying that 2.1 billion people get safe water. 18731295
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Boykin: The Republicans control the entire government. They control the white house. They control the house. They control the senate. They control six of the nine seats on the supreme court. If you're not happy with the way the country is running America, blame the Republicans. 21468882249
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialJustin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 09/09/2026In 1937, Stalin's census found the famine killed millions. His government suppressed the report and shot the statisticians who made it. Three weeks ago, that kind of suppression was illegal in America. Now it isn't. newsletter.platypuseconomics.com/p/…newsletter.platypuseconomics.comThe Sentence That Used to Protect American Statistics"Protection from inappropriate influence is a hallmark of scientific integrity." That line governed the Census Bureau and then the White House quietly disappeared it. 14453256
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialTony Tassell @tonytassell.bsky.social · 04/09/2026agree with this: 152
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialBill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 08/09/2026VoteVets, Home of the Brave, and the Cultural Landscape Foundation have joined forces to fight to Stop Trump's Arch. A new video featuring Gold Star mother Karen Meredith, General (ret.) Paul Eaton, and landscape architect Charles Birnbaum is linked here. wapo.st/3UGfXAtwapo.stVeterans and Democrats intensify fight against Trump’s planned archOpponents of the 250-foot triumphal arch project say it could disrupt military burials at Arlington, during construction and after its completion. 8508146
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 11/09/2026What would you say if you saw it in another country? 14400135
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialKyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 10/09/2026BREAKING: Trump ally Joe DiGenova says he has resigned from his post leading the Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against Trump.apnews.com 791244373
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialDevin Burghart @dburghart.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Today, the Heritage Foundation, the org behind Project2025, took credit for driving Lonnie Bunch out the Smithsonian Institution. Bunch was the first African American and first historian to serve as head of the Smithsonian. But sure, tell me again how it’s not about racism. 532229878
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialCynthia Brumfield @metacurity.com · 08/09/2026These guys are still at the top of their game. 052
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialCol. Boozy Badger @boozybadger.lawyersandliquor.com · 07/09/2026So what I’m getting from the whole Space Force uniform thing is nobody in the current administration ever bothered watching Return of the Jedi. 1212910
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialBrandi Buchman @brandibuchman.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Timeline cleanse from the Black Flute Brigade of Los Angeles. 19481442329
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialconifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026 355131163066
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialKhashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Swell. Will this government even attempt to protect us or will they just take this data for themselves to use? 25312138
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Back on @thebulwark.com!! Will be wild!! 632691544
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialGabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Photo caption: “Rodrigo, a 58-year-old Los Angeles green-card holder, was detained for 10 months and denied access to medical care as a tumor in his throat grew to the size of a lemon.” 29364003567
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 03/09/2026Did you know if we add four seats to SCOTUS in 2029, we could bring back the charges against Trump for January 6? They could overturn the immunity ruling and consider tolling the statute of limitations for the duration of Trump’s presidency. We could also resurrect the classified documents case. 44373642031
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialamerica.is.not.free @antifapatriot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026😅😅🔥🇨🇦 #Canada #LakeOntario 47130223153
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialMassimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 03/09/2026The secret behind Japan’s perfect school lunches Original post 1572535677
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 31/08/2026Spotted outside The Penthouse Nightclub in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. REUTERS/Chris Helgren. 423260196261
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialNYBob 💙 @nybob.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Worthy of a repost 👇 2145
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialKaren Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 24/08/2026BREAKING: After the Washington Post fired me last year for speaking the truth in the wake of the Charlie Kirk killing, I fought back. And I'm happy to announce: I won my case against the Washington Post. They have been ordered to reinstate me immediately. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/24/b...nytimes.comWashington Post Ordered to Rehire Fired Columnist Karen AttiahAn arbitrator ordered the newspaper to reinstate Karen Attiah, who was fired after posting about “white men who espouse hatred and violence” following Charlie Kirk’s killing. 1196326736246
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialMiles Taylor @milestaylor.bsky.social · 31/08/2026NEW — The GOP is making their midterm convention entirely about Trump, calling it “Trump-a-palooza.” So we’re parking all 3.5 million Epstein files outside of the event so folks don’t forget who he really is. They want confetti. We’re bringing the paper. 451777470
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialGeorge Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 31/08/2026 47682002037
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialWajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Good. Sue the shit out of them. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...washingtonpost.comStars and Stripes employees sue Pentagon over firings at military newspaperThe publication’s publisher, its editor in chief and a reporter allege that the government violated their First Amendment rights to free speech. 130106882419
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialDan Hon @danhon.com · 26/08/2026stand your ground is fine if you're white and/or it's your house but not your body if you're a woman* * it's no use in pointing out the hypocrisy, the underlying racism and misogyny is the point, not any sort of consistency 07616
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.social#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Actor Tim Curry, Known For 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' Dead At 80 #HuffingtonPosttwp.aiwww.huffpost.comActor Tim Curry, Known For 'Rocky Horror' And 'It', Died Late Tuesday 3115
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialDenver Riggleman @denverr.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Hey folks. Going on @msnownews.bsky.social at 1:35PM ET give or take a few minutes. Going to say what needs to be said. Might be closer to 1:40PM but we shall see. Join if you like! 0367
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialKai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I have a trade deficit with my beer store. I give them money, they give me beer. 641587218
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialFr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 22/08/2026There MUST be a reckoning for this travesty of not just justice, but humanity. 48326
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialFr. Robert Ballecer, SJ @padresj.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Sara B. Rogers - Trump's hand-picked Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, was caught leaking lies about democrats and trying to get QAnon to spread the disinformation. ... How is this not a bigger story? www.alternet.org/maga-qanon-t...alternet.orgTrump official does damage control after her 'leaks' to MAGA go sidewaysA screenshot of the exchange between the account and the Trump-affiliated ‘leaker’ depicts the government source assuring the recipient that “all necessary redactions” have been made and that the leak... 1399
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialJustin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Trump just imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods because they couldn't come to a trade agreement. You can't expect someone to keep crawling back to their lying spouse. And you can't expect Canada to keep crawling back to the U.S. 1392626664
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 22/08/2026The new video podcast “Dollars and Sense with Michelle Singletary” will guide viewers through tough personal finance decisions. Want to be a guest? Submit through our form here: washingtonpost.comColumn | Need a budget fix? My new video podcast can help.Sign up now to appear on The Washington Post’s vodcast, Dollars and Sense with Michelle Singletary. 1178
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.social#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 19/08/2026San Diego Padres Coach Detained By ICE While On Work Trip For Team #HuffingtonPosttwp.aiwww.huffpost.comSan Diego Padres Coach Detained By ICE While On Work Trip For Team 134
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialSara Sanchez @bcbsara.bsky.social · 19/08/2026ICE wants to make an example of an exemplary man who did nothing but work hard and start a family in the US. Abolish ICE. MLB, the Padres and everyone in baseball should be up in arms. www.chron.com/news/article...chron.comDHS taunts detained Padres coach in fiery social media post"NOBODY is above the law, and he will remain in ICE custody pending removal." 25248751672
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Weird how none of these newfound champions for women when it comes to Jon Ossoff saying (gasp!) that Trump "wants to travel with Natalie" have anything to say about the outstanding 3 million documents in the Epstein files that are being suppressed by this administration. 581917488
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialAdam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18/08/2026Quick reminder, there's still millions of files that haven't been released from Epstein epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein ETC... 321134764246
Reposted by @hikes-happen.bsky.socialJustin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Lotta folks don't realize that Platypus Economics has its own podcast feed which is perfect for listening to those longer episodes in the car, or your earbuds. We have a ripper of a new episode for you today. Add it to your podroll, here: pod.link/1523898793pod.linkPlatypus Economics with Justin WolfersListen to Platypus Economics with Justin Wolfers wherever you get your podcasts! 625359
