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Rep. Veronica Escobar @repescobar.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
An almost $2 trillion corporation using tax loopholes to get richer off of American taxpayers. I'm working on a bill to close this now. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/30/t...
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How Meta Uses A.I. Data Centers to Avoid Billions in Federal Taxes
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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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 20h
“When you surround yourself with people who automatically laugh at your jokes… pretty soon you’re not funny.” ‘Musk’ filmmaker @alexgibneyfilm.bsky.social tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social why the film’s eponymous trillionaire is so delusional about his own sense of humor. 🔗 zeteo.com/p/this-filmm...
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Zeteo @zeteo.com · 22/09/2026
🚨 NIGHT FLOWER: Watch the trailer for our new investigative documentary diving into AIPAC. Our shocking new documentary speaks to AIPAC insiders and whistleblowers, unveiling the workings of one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the US. Stay tuned for the film release at insideaipac.com.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Yes, the White House sometimes serves as a branch Kremlin press office, which would be humiliating for anyone who had the slightest hint of patriotism or for that matter personal dignity.
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jamkk.bsky.social @jamkk.bsky.social · 18h
It’s a no brainer
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Indivisible Central Ohio @indivcentraloh.bsky.social · 18h
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ACLU @aclu.org · 03/10/2026
Voters are still outraged that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the federal right to abortion. If the Trump administration tries to impose a backdoor nationwide abortion ban on top of that, whether now or later, voters will remember. We’ll make sure of it.
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White House Officials Told the DOJ to Delay Action on Abortion Ahead of the Midterms
Attorney General Todd Blanche has moved slowly in abortion pill litigation and department officials have told advocates to wait until after the election.
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Black Intellect Media @blackintellect.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Imagine these 2 in the US Senate :) Let's get it done America! www.instagram.com/p/DdbLUI5FTEH/
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Angie Nixon on Instagram: "Team Angie 🤝 Team Abdul 👀 Great to meet @abdulelsayed in D.C. last night. #angieforflorida #washingtongdc #cbc #alc55"
20K likes, 578 comments - angieforfl on September 18, 2026: "Team Angie 🤝 Team Abdul 👀 Great to meet @abdulelsayed in D.C. last night. #angieforflorida #washingtongdc #cbc #alc55".
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dan sinker @dansinker.com · 03/10/2026
You'd think that the Democratic party would be making hay over their opposition's biggest donor fighting to let his bot keep making revenge porn.
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Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Another good entry in The Politics of Parking literature
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 30/09/2026
Up for open election in November, the state of Ohio treasurer has the authority to invest state money and oversee the debts, while also watching over programs for small business loans, investment opportunities, and homebuyer savings resources ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/29/o...
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Race for Ohio Treasurer decides who invests the state’s billions and how • Ohio Capital Journal
The nation is keeping an eye on Ohio’s November general election, particularly the governor’s race and those at the top of the ballot. But no matter who is elected to be the next governor, as…
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AIPAC Tracker @trackaipac.com · 30/09/2026
46 Democratic Senators and Rand Paul voted in favor of S.Res.852 to hold Israel accountable for human rights abuses and the murder of American citizens in the West Bank. 50 Republican senators and John Fetterman opposed the resolution.
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 29/09/2026
Despite skyrocketing fuel prices and sinking approval ratings for President Trump’s conflict in Iran ahead of the midterms, U.S. Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts to check the president’s unfettered military action in the Middle East ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/28/r...
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Democrats gain 4 in US Senate GOP on Iran war resolution, but vote falls short • Ohio Capital Journal
WASHINGTON — Despite skyrocketing fuel prices and sinking approval ratings for President Donald Trump’s conflict in Iran ahead of the November midterms, Senate Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts…
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"The reason I protested in the 1st place was the anti-democratic behavior of Speaker Sexton." Asked if he'd protest in congress as he did in Tennessee (for gun safety laws to protect kids), @justinjpearson.bsky.social reminds NC5 Sexton's authoritarianism necessitated it.
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Bill Wong @ten24get.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In March , the #US under #Trump cast the only NO vote against #UN Resolution on Women's Rights www.ibtimes.com/us-under-tru...
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US Under Trump Stands Alone Against UN Women's Rights Resolution As Vote Passes 37–1 To Cheers
The US was the only nation to vote against a landmark gender-equality document at the UN's women's rights body, leading to a standing ovation from 37 nations.
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Ed Markey @edmarkey.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
We need universal health care for every American. It’s time to fight for Medicare for All and ensure that everyone receives the care they need.
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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Students of all ages from D.C. Public Schools circled the White House in 1972 to demand free health care and other social services for survival. TONIGHT! Join us for class to learn about the history of high school student organizing. Register: www.zinnedproject.org/news/one-hun...
black-and-white photos of DC students circling the White House in 1972 to demand free health care. Join class on Monday, September 28 to learn the history of high-school organizing.
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 28/09/2026
Commentary: Whether it's the gas pump or the AC bill, Ohioans can't catch a break. And that's not bad luck. It's a choice Republican elected officials keep making. Let's call it what it is: a government-induced energy crisis. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/28/o...
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Commentary: Ohio families are paying the price for the government-induced energy crisis • Ohio Capital Journal
Whether it's the gas pump or the AC bill, Ohioans can't catch a break. And that's not bad luck. It's a choice Republican elected officials keep making. Let's call it what it is: a government-induced…
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Zinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
To support the rights of young people, join the Zinn Education Project’s virtual class TONIGHT at 7pm ET on the history of high school student organizing! ⬇️ Register: www.zinnedproject.org/news/one-hun...
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One Hundred Years of High School Student Organizing
Rethinking Schools editor Jesse Hagopian will be in conversation with historians Aaron G. Fountain Jr. and Jon N. Hale about student organizing and state repression. This class is part of the Zinn Edu...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
WATCH: Rep. @justinjpearson.bsky.social tells NC5 why he'd make a better congressman than Brent Taylor - who would be self-serving and protect the status quo for billionaires & special interests. Pearson: "It's not 'radical' to want everyone to have health care + higher wages."
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Indivisible Central Ohio @indivcentraloh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Franklin County Democrats endorse both ballot issues to reform Columbus City Council
Issue 8 would change council's district system to where only voters in a district vote for council members. Issue 9 would redraw the map and add four new at-large seats.
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Indivisible Central Ohio @indivcentraloh.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Here's how we get Medicare for All done: Make Medicare whole (no one can keep all the parts straight!) Include vision, dental, and hearing. Begin extending to more people, starting with children. We arrive at Medicare for All, which means great Medicare for everyone.
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 25/09/2026
Financial disclosures filed by Ohio US Sen. Jon Husted show the quasi-private economic development entity JobsOhio gave gifts to Husted in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Neither Husted nor JobsOhio will say what the gifts were and Ohio law doesn't require them to. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/25/o...
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Husted took gifts from JobsOhio while he was Ohio lieutenant governor, financial disclosures show • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted took gifts from Ohio's economic development entity. He and the entity won't say what they were or how much they cost.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 23/09/2026
Something strange occurred recently: The stock price of Donald Trump’s beleaguered media company shot up. The price spike does seem to correspond to the president’s announcement that he was banning three mainstream media outlets—CNN, MSNOW, and Politico—from the White House.
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As Trump banned news outlets, his own media company’s stock shot up
Rare good news for the president's flailing social media venture.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
When they eventually make a movie about this time, please don't put the male politicians in good suits. IMO, the ugly, low rent tailoring should be part of the story.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 23/09/2026
Jim Crow was on the ash heap of history. Then came the Roberts Court. Our September + October cover story: www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Youngstown schools call for end to ‘academic distress’ status After the district’s first rating to meet state standards in 25 years, Superintendent Jeremy Batchelor says the district “should not have that veil over us anymore.” by Tristan Hostetter www.wfmj.com/news/local-n...
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Youngstown schools call for end to ‘academic distress’ status
YOUNGSTOWN - Youngstown City School District is working to keep the momentum going after it recently met the state’s education standards for the first time in more than two decades.
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 22/09/2026
Nearly 75 Haitians living in Ohio have been detained at one of four Ohio detention facilities that contract with ICE since President Trump took away their legal protected status on July 27 — a 142.3% increase, according to a new report. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/22/i...
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Ohio ICE detentions of Haitians have more than doubled after Trump ended protected status • Ohio Capital Journal
Nearly 75 Haitians living in Ohio have been detained at one of four Ohio detention facilities that contract with ICE since President Trump took away their protected status on July 27 —  a 142.3%…
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 22/09/2026
Commentary: As JobsOhio spends another $300 million directing state resources to its preferred version of economic development, Ohio should ask: Could some of those resources do substantially more if JobsOhio stopped deciding how all of them were spent? ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/22/o...
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Ohio needs economic development accountability and a workforce system that works for workers • Ohio Capital Journal
As JobsOhio spends another $300 million directing state resources to its preferred version of economic development, Ohio should ask: Could some of those resources do substantially more if JobsOhio…
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 22/09/2026
Ed Sheeran tried to play it safe, but some topics have no middle ground. Genocide is one of them.
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Which side Is Ed Sheeran on?
The music star wants to play it safe in a dispute over free speech and Gaza—but some topics have no middle ground.
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jamkk.bsky.social @jamkk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
No Lie
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 20/09/2026
Commentary: Ohio voters are mad as hell, but will they actually hold any politicians accountable in November? ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/17/o...
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Ohio voters are mad as hell, but will they actually hold any politicians accountable in November? • Ohio Capital Journal
Before it turned reliably red, Ohio was considered a bellwether for national politics. In every presidential election since 1964, the candidate who won Ohio, went on to win the White House. “As Ohio…
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 19/09/2026
We’ve faced down dark-money billionaires and shadowy charities, the Reagan administration’s IRS, and Trump’s Pentagon. So we’re fighting this giant, too.
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We’re suing ChatGPT—and Trump just got involved.
Guess whose side he's on.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
WATCH: “You know the Tennessee Holler guy is Jewish, right? JAKE! They’re cooking your ass on Blue Sky!” @hasandpiker reacts to @jaketapper.bsky.social implying we were being antisemitic because we called him out for not having Hasan on CNN- to serve pro-Israel interests. (which is obvious)
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 19/09/2026
On March 9, President Donald Trump said the war in Iran was “very complete, pretty much.” That was Day 10 of the conflict. Now we're past Day 180.
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The Iran deal that was always "about to happen": A supercut
The Iran deal that was always "about to happen": A supercut
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The Serfs (youtube.com/theserfstv) @theserfstv.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Macklemore "every child deserves to live" Ed Sheeran "this is hurtful to a lot of people"
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green City Council is calling on residents to disregard political considerations when submitting their ideas on the redistricting and updating of the city’s ward boundaries. by Mike Sigov www.toledoblade.com/local/politi...
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Community asked to avoid politics when offering input on redistricting maps
BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green City Council is calling on residents to disregard political considerations when submitting their ideas on the redistricting ...
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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Columbus Schools touts best graduation rate this century ahead of report card by Cole Behrens www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
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Columbus Schools touts its best graduation rate since tracking began in 2000
Columbus City Schools said it had a record-high graduation rate among 2026 high schoolers but that won't show in state report card coming Sept. 15.
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Honesty for Ohio Education @honesty4ohioed.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Parents of students with disabilities find private school vouchers come with a catch Federal protections for students in special education don’t apply to private schools, but parents aren’t always informed. by Pepper Stetler www.wvxu.org/education/20...
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Parents of students with disabilities find private school vouchers come with a catch
Federal protections for students in special education don’t apply to private schools, but parents aren’t always informed.
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Liberal Currents @liberalcurrents.com · 15/09/2026
“When people see others violating laws and rules and not only getting away with it, but enjoying huge rewards for it, it establishes a social norm that breaking the law is common and acceptable. In fact, you would be a sucker and a weirdo not to flout the law.”
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America’s Moral Rot in the Age of Trumpism and How to Reverse It
Accountability and court reform must be zealously pursued once Trump is out of power.
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jamkk.bsky.social @jamkk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Shame on Ed Sheeran
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The Rooster @rooster.info · 13/09/2026
working on some new designs
vivek ramaswamy will scam your grandma bumper stickerMayor Suburbs sold me crack in a Pizza Hut parking lot in 1993
Vivek Ramaswamy scammed my son at Chuck E. Cheese
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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The federal government spends more money than it collects in taxes and other revenue. That difference is the federal deficit. Because America has developed this very large structural deficit, the cost of carrying its debt has become one of the government’s largest expenses.
U.S. Treasury has borrowed $155 billion every month of this fiscal year-and is now paying $24 billion a week in interest on its debts
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 10/09/2026
On Tuesday, experienced AI researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the AI firm Anthropic—saying that both that company and OpenAI, his previous employer, were “gambling with our lives." It’s far from the first time researchers have tried to raise the alarm about AI’s dangers.
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Anthropic staffers sound the alarm—again—on AI catatrophe
AI developers are issuing more and more frantic wake-up calls.
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Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Racism and sexism are old societal cancers. Without the ability to mass-screen the workforce each year for racial and gender inequities, those malignancies are likely to swell and spread unrecognized, undiagnosed, untreated, as they did in 1963. Which is the plan. theemancipator.org/2026/09/10/i...
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The Regime’s Plan to Make America 1963 Again: Quietly Ban Data
Weeks ago, I turned 44. My birthday arrived during one of the weightiest public comment periods in U.S. racial and gender history.   Between July 24 and August 24, the public submitted 2,856 comments ...
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Ibram X. Kendi @ibramxk.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) plans to no longer require employers to preserve and submit demographic workforce data. A 60-year-old requirement, born of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, to be cast away. My latest @TheEmancipator.org theemancipator.org/2026/09/10/i...
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The Regime’s Plan to Make America 1963 Again: Quietly Ban Data
Weeks ago, I turned 44. My birthday arrived during one of the weightiest public comment periods in U.S. racial and gender history.   Between July 24 and August 24, the public submitted 2,856 comments ...
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 09/09/2026
The national gossip over Natalie Harp, Trump’s most devoted aide, has now reached a predictable stage: a glaring, potentially illegal ethics violation. According to financial disclosures, Trump gave Harp and two other White House staffers $45,000 as “Cash Gift for Holidays.”
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Trump's mysterious $45,000 cash gift to Natalie Harp
The president's eerily devoted aide received quite the generous Christmas bonus.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
PSA: Election officials in California, Oregon, Washington and elsewhere are telling voters if you can, return your ballot through an official ballot drop box rather than trusting it to the mail.
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