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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 14h

I really wouldn't mind if Pope Bob excommunicated all the fascist Catholics on SCOTUS.

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emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

There was a WSJ report on organizing against data centers in KY that described they used hunting maps to figure out what Meta was buy. Hunting maps may save us all.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 14h

Xavier Becerra put the Steve Hilton contradiction right on the debate stage: enforce Trump’s federal immigration laws, but ignore California’s own protections? Then he dropped the hammer: “You seem to welcome immigrants who look like you, but deport immigrants who look like me.”

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 10h

The official Kyiv City portal publishes regular updates. Today’s update: kyivcity.gov.ua/news/vorozha...

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Russia-Ukraine Daily News @rvps2001.bsky.social · 9h

🇬🇧 🇷🇺 The UK has announced a package of sanctions designed to stem funding for Putin’s war chest, disrupt disinformation networks and go after those responsible for torturing Ukrainian civilians and deporting Ukrainian children. www.gov.uk/government/n... #russia

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New UK sanctions target Kremlin war chest, propagandists and torturers

The UK has announced a package of 31 sanctions against Russia as UK steps up economic pressure ahead of the winter.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 20h

NEW: Meta found a way to turn massive data centers into “pilot models” and cash in on a 1980s tax credit. The result? Meta avoided nearly $4 billion in taxes last year alone. Gift link. 👇 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/t...

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How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes (Gift Article)

Meta is exploiting a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation. Its own accountants say the gambit is risky.

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 20h

Brazilian intelligence officials have briefed French and German officials on US and Russian interference ahead of Brazil’s presidential election, Reuters reports.

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Silvija (still) stands with Ukraine @svecrumba.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Kennedy Center was solvent when Trump took over—then its finances collapsed. #Blues www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

But also this heroine: "Cereese Qusba, 22, a senior and reporter for The Sun, couldn’t shake her concerned curiosity about the case. This month...Ms. Qusba was ready to hit publish on her investigation, which was 23 months in the making."

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Students at Cornell Daily Sun Pursued Sexual Assault Case for Two Years

The student newspaper, The Cornell Daily Sun, covered the allegations of rape at a fraternity party since they were first made in 2024 and led the reporting on the case.

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 22h

If you think these taxpayer-funded Trump ads are a public service announcement, you haven’t seen a campaign ad before. One is nearly identical to a Trump 2024 campaign ad. It’s political advertising and propaganda, and we’re paying for it.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 21h

Political campaigns are very good at taking from communities. They take our money, our time, our data, our attention. Then Election Day comes, and most of what they built disappears. We think campaigns should leave something bigger and better behind:

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HRath @hmrhoward.bsky.social · 21h

While "Christian" family men like Tom Barrett want to pretend they didn't cower & vote for their Trump's (Krasnov's) horrid ugly awful bill that did all this. Barrett & all the others allowing this are hypocrites. Also why would he initially allow his Trump's illegal war, if he is proud Military?

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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 23h

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on three more tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran and pressure mounts from rising diesel prices and Treasury yields as Trump tries to manipulate the market... youtu.be/M1bmVbFBpzU?...

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Trump’s Day GETS UGLY FAST…

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 30/09/2026

This is priceless. Check out how local news is reporting on Sen Eric Schmidt’s clown-show grilling of Jack Smith. They found Jack Smith at the game… “Top corner, section 109, row 1. In fact, that seat doesn’t even exist in Atlanta.”

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Aaron Parnas @aaronparnas.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

NEWS: Leaked audio shows Ken Paxton trashing Donald Trump and his convention, admitting Trump is dragging him down. MAGA is furious at their own candidate. Trump races to silence his new "America.Gov" AI after it fact checks him. More horrific Cornell evidence. Jack Smith fallout. Subscribe today:

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NEWS: Paxton Caught on Hot Mic Trashing Trump’s Convention, Trump Scrambles to Silence AI That Fact-Checks Him, Jack Smith Fallout Grows

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Larry Colvin @larrycolvin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

‘Super intelligence?' Really, Mike Waltz? Rebranding AI and setting up 'guardrail' committees won't fix inflation, lower gas prices, or help the American people—it just gives politicians shiny new buzzwords. #Blues

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HRath @hmrhoward.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"Christian" family man Tom Barrett voted for all these cuts. Why? Why is he so loyal to his Krasnov? What does he owe Krasnov?

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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Jack Smith Found Proof Beyond “Reasonable Doubt” of Trump’s Guilt The former special counsel testified he would prosecute anyone, regardless of political party, based on the evidence he found about Donald Trump. newrepublic.com/post/215971/...

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Jack Smith Found Proof Beyond “Reasonable Doubt” of Trump’s Guilt

The former special counsel testified he would prosecute anyone, regardless of political party, based on the evidence he found about Donald Trump.

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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

On this date in 1941, Nazi occupiers began the two-day execution of more than 33,000 Jews in Kyiv, Ukraine. The killings took place at a ravine called Babi Yar. Between 100,000 & 150,000 Ukrainian Jews were executed at Babi Yar during the two-year Nazi occupation. Russia bombed Babi Yar in 2022

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Frank Amari @frankamari.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Trump chooses the worst way to cut federal spending The Government Accountability Office said Tuesday that Trump's pocket recissions are illegal. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

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Opinion | Trump chooses the worst way to cut federal spending

The Government Accountability Office said Tuesday that Trump's pocket recissions are illegal.

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

"First Draft: 📺 Trump’s White House Agrees His ‘Midterm Ads’ Are Illegal. They’re Doing It Anyway" Donald Trump is demanding the propagandistic TV ads, even as some of his aides fret they ‘obviously’ break federal law. Read/share/subscribe:

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First Draft: 📺 Trump’s White House Agrees His ‘Midterm Ads’ Are Illegal. They’re Doing It Anyway

Donald Trump is demanding the propagandistic TV ads, even as some of his aides fret they ‘obviously’ break federal law. Missouri MAGA Senator Eric Schmitt, meanwhile, makes a fool of himself.

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Rep. Dr. Jasmine Clark @jasmineclarkforga.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Maryland just released its own vaccine recommendations based on guidance from established medical and scientific organizations instead of the Trump administration. With unqualified leaders at the helm, states can and—should—step up to protect their communities.

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Maryland issues first-ever statewide vaccine schedule to push back against Trump administration

Under new legislative authority, the Maryland Department of Health has issued a state-level vaccine schedule based on guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics and other leading independent e...

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CALI GIRL @calidemocrat.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

They commit horrid atrocities against the people and then need more and more security to protect themselves. So on top of their evil acts they're stealing from us.

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Jocelyn Benson @jocelynbenson.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I’m running to be the next Governor of Michigan to ensure everyone gets a fair shot. I'm a mom, military spouse, marathoner, educator — and Michigan’s Secretary of State. www.youtube.com/watch?v=02ci...

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Fair Shot

YouTube video by Benson for Governor

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Amy Klobuchar @amyklobuchar.com · 30/09/2026

Iowa Hawkeyes. Atlanta Hawks. Not the same team, not even the same state. Get your facts straight before calling someone a dirtbag. Instead of this distraction, we should have hearings on health care costs, 8 million Americans losing coverage, and tariffs crushing our farmers.

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Jocelyn Benson @jocelynbenson.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Since day one of this campaign my focus has been simple: Standing up to anyone — pharmaceuticals, utilities, corporate investors, or even the President to bring your costs down and raise your wages up.

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HRath @hmrhoward.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tom Barrett voted along /w his Krasnov, to take away domestic violence & sexual assault prevention services funding, & funding for survivors of sexual assault. Why does, "Christian" family man Tom Barrett do this over & over, while pretending he cares, visiting nonprofits he already cut funding for?

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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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Jessica Valenti @jessicavalenti.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In 2014, I interviewed a Columbia University student who went from class to class carrying the mattress she was raped on—a protest performance piece to remind college administrators what they put on her shoulders. Twelve years later, we still expect women on college campuses to carry that weight.

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Carrying That Weight—Again

I can’t stop thinking about the Cornell rape case

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

CNN is granted access inside an immigration court hearing where dozens of children facing deportation, some as young as three years old, appealed to stay in the United States. Many of them facing the judge without an attorney representing them.

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A fuckup so dumb even NYT homepage/headline writers have no choice but to describe it accurately

As Jack Smith Testifies, a Senator’s Accusation of Perjury Falters

A Republican eager to prove the former special counsel was dishonest appeared to instead demonstrate his own confusion over basic facts.

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Something remarkable is happening: James Talarico is running an expansively pro-immigrant campaign in Texas, a state Trump won by 14 points, speaking in Biblical terms about our duty to "the stranger." And it's resonating. That's seismic. 1/ (new piece) newrepublic.com/article/2160...

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In Texas, Something Seismic Is Happening—and It’s All Trump’s Fault

Thanks to the economy and ICE, Trump has lost Texas Latinos. And James Talarico is developing a humane pro-immigrant message that’s resonating—even in this ultra-Trumpy state.

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Headquarters @headquartersnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New reports reveal Meta has been classifying gigantic data centers as "pilot models" in order to secure a tax credit from the 1980s. The loophole has allowed Meta to avoid paying nearly $4,000,000,000 in taxes last year alone.

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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is very, very bad. Inflation will skyrocket. Supply Chains Will be disrupted. Store shelves will empty. Republicans have ruined the holidays. Prices will rise due to decreased supply. Do you need me to draw you a picture? VOTE BLUE. #Pinks #ProudBlue www.independent.co.uk/us/money/tru...

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16 American trucking companies file for bankruptcy as diesel costs soar

Rising costs in areas such as insurance and maintenance are pushing some trucking companies to the brink

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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I am proud to be endorsed by the Detroit Free Press. We are building a movement here in Mid-Michigan to fight for the basics we deserve — good healthcare, good housing, and a future we can all afford.

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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We’re all busy, working hard to pay for the basics. Thanks to Tom Barrett, gas, groceries, and healthcare are all too expensive. Here’s what I will do to lower your prices in the time it takes me to put gas in my car.

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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Congratulations to all those who organized and won this victory. These attempts to surveil and monitor us are profoundly un-American. Don't tread on us, and don't spy on us either.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

✖️211,000 Michigan households will suffer from SNAP cuts. Nearly 121,000 Michiganders have already lost their SNAP benefits. ✖️Energy bills across Michigan will go up by a total of $8.7 billion by 2034.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

✖️The changes in this bill will eliminate tens of thousands of energy and manufacturing jobs in Michigan due to lost investment. ✖️Michigan hospitals will lose $6 billion in Medicaid payments by 2036. ✖️Over 200K Michiganders are set to lose healthcare.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

To name some of the worst... ✖️Medicaid and SNAP have been cut to deliver $4.5 trillion in tax cuts primarily for billionaires and corporations. ✖️Michigan is set to lose $2-3 billion annually in federal Medicaid and SNAP funding.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tomorrow, on October 1, the biggest transfer of wealth from the working class to the wealthy hits a critical milestone. Many of the provisions from the Big Ugly Bill will go into effect, harming hundreds of thousands of Michiganders in order to create tax cuts for the richest people in America.

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Julia Catherine @julia2312.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Mike Rogers owns a multi-million dollar mansion in Cape Lear, Florida, which he declared as his primary residence when filing his taxes. He lied to the public and his constituents. This property can be found via a Google search.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Mike Rogers is a corporate sellout who moves back to Michigan every few years to run for office to take another swing at the revolving door of corporate politics.

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