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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

#BlueWaveIn20Days I PROUDLY VOTED ALREADY Here in Arizona...I voted Democrat up and down ballot.! NOW I am volunteering to GET OUT THE VOTE FOR OTHER FOLKS It's easy to do ...Right from home ...Phonebanking Or texting voters ! They train you, not hard to do ! Join me Go to.. mobilize.us

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Naomi Klein @naomiaklein.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today is the day! A journey that Astra and I started as an essay in The Guardian is now officially out in the world. End Times Fascism – And the Fight for the Living World is in bookstores now. If you are inclined, please buy one from an indie bookseller or borrow it from your local library.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Trump and the GOP promised lower prices on day one. Instead, tariffs, the Iran War, and bad policy choices have driven up costs for gas, groceries, housing, and healthcare — while families struggle. We can’t afford this. Vote out ALL Republicans! #RepublicanAffordabilityCrisis

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Vote and be ready for the post election blowback.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 08/10/2026

this is honestly one of the worst and most irresponsible things he has ever posted, and that's really saying something

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Wars, wars, and promises of more wars. They are all bad and we are “good” so we must destroy them by keeping the fires of destruction burning all over the world.

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Common Dreams @commondreams.org · 28/09/2026

Scientists and environmental advocates are warning that the Trump administration's rollback of fuel economy standards for cars and trucks will not only lead to more pollution but also hurt cash-strapped consumers already reeling from gas price spikes.

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'Consumers Will Pay the Price': Fury as Trump Pushes Through Rule Change to Make Vehicles Less Efficient, More Polluting

"Oil companies will get a windfall from gutting the fuel economy standards, but the rest of us are going to be handing over more of our hard-earned paychecks to fill up the tank," said one environmental lawyer.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Never Ending War: aggressor = Russia The War of Annihilation: aggressor = America

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

To VOTE in this election it may take you more time to vote than it did the last time you voted, especially if you have not voted since 2024. Check ahead for changes in balloting locations and ballot collection points. Ask for time off from work or school. Use social media to arrange for transport.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 24/09/2026

The legal community can use its collective voice and resources to help ensure that judges can carry out their constitutional duties independently, safely, and without fear. bit.ly/47c83lc

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Five Ways the Legal Community Can Protect Judges and the Rule of Law

From speaking in defense of judges to advocating for greater judicial security funding, lawyers and legal organizations can play a critical role as threats against judges escalate.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Note: It took intense pressure from CIDRAP and a host of advocacy groups to move the CDC to finally do the right thing to protect America’s children in this case.

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Minnesota Mary @minnesotamarys.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

✔️✔️✔️

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is a Trump political clone trying to get elected in Minnesota by MAG$ insiders who have no concern for Minnesota’s diverse culture or its pristine natural wonders, including 10,000 lakes free of pollution from mining.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Media vs the Bully “In a commendable show of media solidarity, Fox News Media, ABC News, CBS News, and NBC News then suspended their television coverage of Trump today — coverage that also entails distributing their footage to news organizations worldwide.” robertreich.substack.com/p/the-media-...

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The Media Did Something Important Today

Solidarity

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Rise of Authoritarian Government, America, 2026

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

So who supports Trump on AI? According to the recent UMass Amherst August 2026 National poll of (49% men 50% women) referenced by Krugman, white males, 55>, who self identify as conservative, MAGA Republicans = 20% - 26% support; 18%-23% don’t know; 55%-60% don’t support Trump on AI. (2/2)

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Why is Trump so blindly supporting AI? Does he have a choice? According to Paul Krugman: “The backlash against AI, then, is taking away the one thing the Trumpists thought they had going for them.” So, who supports Trump on AI? (1/2)

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Restrictions on Mail Voting The ruling blocks the Trump administration from dramatically changing how Americans vote by mail in the midterm elections (NY Times 9/14/26).

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Bodhi420 @bodhi420.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

It is illegal to pay someone for their vote. So, it wont happen because 1 the Republicans are gonna lose big, 2 he is a liar, and 3 IT'S ILLEGAL 🤨 ...ITS CALLED BRIBERY🤬🖕 www.egattorneys.com/influence-vo...

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Buying or Selling Votes Federal Law 18 USC 597 Defense

Charged with vote buying under 18 USC 597? Learn federal election laws, penalties, examples, and defense strategies. Speak with a lawyer today.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

From America’s northern most contiguous state, Minnesota (land of sky blue water) to our great northern neighbor: substack.com/@lindawalker...

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Linda Walker (@lindawalkerwrites)

I sincerely hope this moved you, like it did me.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Will voting rights be upheld for midterm elections? Would genetically matching voters to their ballots be good enough to dispell claims of voting fraud?

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Research finds people are more likely to believe someone’s request for a religious exemption is sincere when the desired outcome aligns with their own political ideology. Read more: bit.ly/4cwpXCp

Eight rows of empty, walnut-stained church pews in a softly lit sanctuary.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Despite all the confusion around voting rights coming from the White House and the Supreme Court, it’s important to know that the system is holding. Make sure you have a plan to vote, and follow the Brennan Center for updates: Brennancenter.org. Keep the following in mind when you vote:

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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

COMMENTARY by @mtosterholm.bsky.social: When the federal vaccine process falters, good science cannot stop Our researchers systematically reviewed the newest scientific evidence on flu, COVID-19, and RSV immunizations, examining effectiveness and safety. Read more: bit.ly/4xCgvpG

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Of all that is going on that needs attention (war, economic crisis, collapse of democracy, environmental crises, racism, sexism, militarism, imperialism) from our national leadership we face loss of our chance to vote in solutions to any of America’s problems. Is “America” still on the map?

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

As a result of the yesterday's executive order renaming Lake Ontario, HOMES will no longer be the acronym school children use to learn the names of the Great Lakes. The new acronym for Lakes Superior, Huron, America, Michigan and Erie will be SHAME

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Linda 💙🌏🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦 @thebeachwbry.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

"In all the cases I’ve scoured, something remarkable tends to happen the moment a target stands their ground. Trump starts to come apart. He overcorrects. He crashes the clown car into the median. And when it’s all said and done, he defeats himself." open.substack.com/pub/defiance...

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Here’s how you scare the living daylights out of Donald Trump.

I’ve spent ten years studying Trump’s revenge machine. His enemies have finally discovered one of his greatest weaknesses, and it’s tearing him apart.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Let’s hope Kushner wasn’t successful in making some sort of deal to save himself for when the Trump kingdom collapses. When the tide turns against people like Kushner, they will claim they did nothing wrong. I am glad Jeffries held his ground and will enforce accountability and hopefully justice.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Robert, thanks for putting into words what we have been observing for awhile. It’s getting worse as the executive branch is not checked by either of the other two branches. As you say, now is the time to act. But, I can’t help wondering if that time has past. robertreich.substack.com/p/he-really-...

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He Really IS Stark-Raving Mad

This proves it

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Poorly maintained conditions for naval personnel is a recipe for disaster. If Trump doesn’t believe this he should ask Putin what happened to the Russian navy in 1905 following its epic journey to reach Asia from the Baltic in time to engage the Imperial Japanese Fleet near Port Arthur.

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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 13/08/2026

EXCLUSIVE: A family member of a service member currently deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln shared messages with MeidasTouch detailing months without milk, meat arriving rotten, and a deployment with no end in sight.

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Rotten Meat, No Milk: Troops Detail Life Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln

Text messages shared with MeidasTouch by a family member of a service member currently deployed aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln paint a bleak picture of daily

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

“The risks of recession are higher today than they were prior to the war- they're also not off the charts: Diane Swonk, chief economist at the accounting firm KPMG.” (Franco Ordonez npr.org 8/10/26). KPMG's political action committee (PAC) makes donations to Donald Trump's presidential campaigns.)

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NPR - Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts & Podcasts

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We have clearly lost the war of words that are part I the peace negotiations. What happened to eliminating Iran’s nuclear arsenal? Shouldn’t we check with Netanyahu before we agree on a “deal”?

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

What’s next? Not another easily winnable war, I hope. History Point: On March 15, 1938, Hitler announced the German takeover of Austria followed by a plebiscite to confirm the deal. No immediate war resulted, but it was a step toward the most destructive war ever. Will Trump try to match his hero?

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

I have chosen one path. Sadly, you have chosen the other. That may bring you great wealth in the here and now, but you will end up poorer in the eyes of history. newsletters.democracydocket.com/my-open-/let...

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My open letter to David Ellison

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Vote like it counts because it does. Now maybe more than ever before. Minnesota’s primary election is in 5 days. Vote now and in November. substack.com/@neednewprez...

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Scott B (@neednewprez)

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

NEW: This is the first in a series of stories by Democracy Docket examining the Trump administration’s grave threats to the 2026 midterms. It offers an overview of the multiple ways Trump could interfere with the vote — and threaten U.S. democracy. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/how...

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How could Trump rig the midterms?

Trump may try to undermine a fair vote this year. Here's how.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Christopher Nolan sparks controversy by presenting references to modern historical research in “The Odyssey.” “Nolan inserts multiple references to a historical phenomenon known as the Sea Peoples and a historical episode known as the Bronze Age Collapse.” open.substack.com/pub/matthewy...

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The message behind Christopher Nolan’s most important change to “The Odyssey”

Are we the Sea Peoples?

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Frank Figliuzzi @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We’ve depleted our missiles. Trump was unaware. Hegseth thought his deputy told Trump. It’s partly why Trump had to call of his escalation against Iran. Other than that, everything’s fine: wapo.st/4hQVTF0

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Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns

At a Camp David summit this weekend, President Trump demanded answers from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over extreme munitions shortages.

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The American Dream has become an American Nightmare. It’s too expensive to buy a home. It’s too expensive to get married and have kids. It’s too expensive to retire comfortably. The top 1% put the American Dream behind a paywall.

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John Finch🇺🇸 @jbird1848.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Will the Wonders Ever Cease? There is so much political craziness happening it’s hard to keep track. Like shotgun pellets at a crime scene, collect and record each one; with a little help from your friends at Bluesky.🦋

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Democrats are strongly favored to take the House, while the Senate tilts Democratic in this new election forecast for the 2026 congressional midterms. It puts Democrats at above even odds to take control of BOTH chambers.

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Democrats strongly favored to take the House, Senate tilts Democratic in our new election forecast (crosspost)

Our brand-new election forecast for the 2026 congressional midterms puts Democrats at above even odds to take control of both chambers

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