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Jess Craven ❌👑 @jesscraven101.bsky.social · 13h

Mayor Mamdani is building an entirely different kind of future in New York City by investing in kids TODAY. We can have this everywhere…but we have to go out and make it happen.

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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

“Censorship is the child of fear and the father of ignorance.” ~Laurie Halse Anderson 📚It’s #BannedBooksWeek. Which one do we NEED the most today? Which one’s your favorite? @uabookbans.bsky.social @joshuajfriedman.com

BANNED BOOKS WEEK
Read. Think. Be Free.
THE TOP 10
MOST CHALLENGED BOOKS IN THE U.S.
REAL BOOKS. REAL PEOPLE.
REAL REASONS.
GEORGE ORWELL
1984
the
perks of being a wallflower
STEPHEN CHBOSKY
1984
George Orwell
Challenged for:
• political views
• "controversial" content
• perceived anti-government message
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky
Challenged for:
• sexual content
• drug use
• "inappropriate" language
TOI
KILL A
Mockingbird
looking for alaska
WINNER of the
PULITZER PRIZE
JOHN GREEN
HARPER LEE
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Looking for Alaska
John Green
Challenged for:
• sexual content
• drug use
• "inappropriate" language
Agatta Christie
AND THEN THERE WERE
NONE
A NOVEL
3
And Then There Were None
Agatha Christie
Challenged for:
• violence
• murder
• "inappropriate" content
Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison
ANGIE THOMAS
A COURT OF MIST AND FURY
THE HATE
GIVE
SARAH J. MAAS #T NEW TORK TIMES BESPULLING ANTADR
A Court of Mist and Fury
Sarah J. Maas
Challenged for:
• sexual content
• violence
• "explicit" language
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Challenged for:
• racial issues
• profanity
• "political" content
OF MICE AND MEN
THE
HANDMAID'S
• TALE
MARGARET ATWOOD
JOHN STEINBECK
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To Kill a Mockingbird
Harper Lee
Challenged for:
• racial themes
• language
• "divisive" content
The Bluest Eye
Toni Morrison
Of Mice and Men
John Steinbeck
Challenged for:
• sexual content
• violence
• racial themes
Challenged for:
• sexual content
• language
• "anti-family" themes
الجو
BOOKS BUILD EMPATHY.
CENSORSHIP BUILDS FEAR.
This Banned Books Week, let's celebrate the freedom to read - and the power of diverse voices.
10
The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood
Challenged for:
• political themes
• religious content
• sexual content
MORE READERS
MORE PERSPECTIVES
A STRONGER, MORE INFORMED WORLD

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Got political mail? Go to paidforby.info For federal races, you'll immediately get detailed information about who is behind the mail and their donors. And all uploaded mail will be reviewed by an independent journalist. (It also works for ads on TV and YouTube.)

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Who paid for this?

Find out who really paid for political mailers and TV ads.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 02/10/2026

Calling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year? And this year, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 up to $10,000 per artist! Deadlines are approaching fast — apply today at nyc.gov/artistgrants.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 03/10/2026

NYC is opening 160 car-free (but treat-filled) streets and plazas to enjoy fun and safe fall festivities this spooky season. Find one near you at nyc.gov/trickorstreets.

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byrdforsenate.bsky.social @byrdforsenate.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Congress has been in session 148 days this year. If members had to document floor time to get SNAP under their own new rules, they wouldn't hit 80 hours a month. Yet Wyoming grandparents have to. I wrote about it. Full post in the replies.

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TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Let books be inspiring. Let books be thought- provoking. Let books be strange. Let books be funny. Let books be childlike. Let books BE. @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social

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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Huge crowd to see James Talarico in deep-red Lubbock, Texas. This county hasn’t voted for a Democrat in 50 years.

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

President Trump and Christine Drazan are fighting to defund the Oregon Health Plan, which covers a third of Oregonians and half the kids in our state. If they succeed, that will drive up costs for all of us.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I believe in Medicare for All like I believe in public schools. There for you no matter what.

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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I've been all over Florida getting to know the folks that make our state so spectacular. I've been listening to your stories and loving every moment. Get involved, sign up to volunteer and canvass with our team at AngieNixon.com. #AngieforFlorida

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No Kings Coalition @nkcoalition.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Voting early means your voice is locked in and safe, days before anyone else can decide what happens next, and it gives you room to fix anything that goes wrong, a signature mismatch, a missing form, waiting in a line that's too long, or not being able to make it if your shift runs late.

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Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. @repdexteror.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I visited Franklin and Roosevelt High Schools to hear from our young people. It's incredible to be in a classroom with students making their voices heard. If you are a high schooler in my district interested in policymaking, consider applying to my Youth Advisory Council in my bio. Stay loud.

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Team Tina @teamtinahq.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Oregon’s county clerks are preparing for the election as usual, and Oregonians will continue to vote by mail. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/p...

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Dr. Kristin Hook for Congress @kristinhook.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Hope you can join us! If you’re a scientist or ally to science, please share with your networks.

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Progressive Democrats of America @pdamerica.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

[RSVP Now] Ro Khanna, Keith Ellison, and Kristin Hook on this Sunday's PDA Progressive Town Hall Join us! Registration link in first comment. @khanna.house.gov @keithellison.bsky.social @kristinhook.bsky.social

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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

@aoc.bsky.social says the polls had her down 35 points on her first Election Day. She won by organizing the people consultants wrote off as non-voters. That's our plan in Florida too. If you've been counted out, I'm counting on you. #AngieForFlorida

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I will always fight for Oregon and defend our values. I would be honored to have your vote.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Didn’t they learn the first time Elon Musk got involved in American politics? -Dismantled life saving agencies -Fired thousands of Americans -Stole our data -Gave himself millions in federal contracts They want him to advise the Pentagon on the future of war?!?!

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’m honored to have the endorsement of the American Federation of Teachers - Oregon. I will continue to be a fierce advocate for public education and am committed to championing policies that support students and staff alike. Thank you, @aft-oregon.org!

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Whether it’s Trump’s cuts to Medicaid or Christine Drazan’s vote to defund the Oregon Health Plan, I’ll stand up to anyone who tries to take health care away from Oregon families.

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Oregon Elections 📬🗳 @oregonelections.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Oregon, the 2026 General Elections Voter's Pamphlet is now available to preview online at oregonvotes.gov/voterspamphlet. The Oregon Voters' Pamphlet is a source of information about candidates, measures, and voting rules. Printed pamphlets will be delivered between Oct. 7 and Oct. 9.

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Carceral Abolition @carceralabolition.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

California bans officers’ use of electric-shock gloves after ICE reveals plan to equip agents. State passes law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that deliver painful electric shocks www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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California bans officers’ use of electric-shock gloves after ICE reveals plan to equip agents

State passes law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that deliver painful electric shocks

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Courage California @courageca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

⭐️ Courage California proudly endorses California Congressional Candidates in Districts 6, CD7, CD14, and CD22⭐️ ➡️ Read more about our California congressional candidate endorsements: bit.ly/CC-Endorses-Nov2026-Congress

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CNN @cnn.com · 28/09/2026

Grocery prices are up, not “way down,” since former President Joe Biden left office. | Fact check: cnn.it/4xUDA65

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ycngb.bsky.social @ycngb.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Amanda interviews Gina Hinojosa, D candidate for Texas Governor ... #Texas #Dilley #FollowTheMoney 2 minutes Sept 23, 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqgP...

youtube.com

Gina Hinojosa on Greg Abbott’s ICE corruption

YouTube video by Amanda's Mild Takes

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 27/09/2026

The GOP has had control of the House, Senate, and presidency for 2 years now. What exactly have they done with that power?

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Dr. Annie Andrews @drannieandrews.com · 24/09/2026

Unlike my opponent, I’m not backed by AI companies or data-center developers. I answer to you — and only you. I know we can invest in technology without sacrificing local control, property rights, or our way of life.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Everything for our kids. Because all our kids are all our kids.

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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Do you know your voting deadlines? Depending on your state, you may be running out of time to register to vote in the midterm elections. Take 10 minutes today to make sure you’re ready to vote by November 3 & vote early if you’re able. #HandsOffOurVote

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Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez @ramirez.house.gov · 27/09/2026

"Wasted" is a generous way of saying that for profit companies made millions off the suffering of our communities through DHS. We have plenty of reasons to dismantle DHS, end detention, abolish ICE, and root out corruption.

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ICE wasted millions of taxpayer dollars in rapid push to expand detention capacity, government watchdog finds

With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found.

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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

There is a clear difference between my Trump-endorsed opponent, Brent Taylor, and I. This is not about Republican or Democrat. Tennesseans need to see the difference between complacency and commitment to change. That’s why we need a debate. Vote early starting Oct 14th: votejustinj.com

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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Team Peggy 🤝 Team Angie From the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, we are two U.S. Senate candidates focused on building a fair economy that gives people the opportunity to prosper right where they live. #AngieForFlorida #Florida #Minnesota @peggyflanagan.bsky.social

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Oregon Labor Federation, AFL-CIO @oregonaflcio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is why we stand with Governor Kotek: It's about creating an economy that works for EVERYONE. Tina Kotek

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Team Tina @teamtinahq.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

“President Trump is playing politics with something that should never be political: keeping children healthy and protecting families from preventable disease.”

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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Every hurricane season, Floridians remind each other who we are. Nobody asks your party before they help clear your driveway. Angie wants a Senate that works the same way. #Angie4FL

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Matt Dunlap @dunlap4congress.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The real problem isn't the guy next to you. It's the billionaire and corporate class keeping all of us down. Time to stop competing with each other and start fighting for what we deserve.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A teacher should be able to afford a home in the richest, most powerful country in the world.

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Team Tina @teamtinahq.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In case you actually wanted to hear what our friend Andy has to say!

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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Meet one of our very best candidates of the cycle, @jamie.agerforcongress.com......

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Tina Kotek @tinakotek.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

With costs rising every day because of Trump’s reckless policies, Oregon families are overwhelmed — and I refuse to let corporations pass their energy bills on to you.

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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The things squeezing Florida families don’t check your party first. Billionaires don’t care if we can afford to get by. I’m running for Senate to fight for a Florida that works for all of us. #Angie4FL

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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Minnesota has shown the world that we're not powerless in the face of Trump’s chaos. We stand up for our neighbors, and we look out for each other. That's the Minnesota I love – and who I'm going to fight for every single day in the US Senate.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 23/09/2026

The challenges facing our cities may span borders, but so do the ideas that can solve them.

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Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) @repstansbury.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Cancelling votes, refusing to conduct oversight—if you’re not willing to do your job, you shouldn’t have the job. For 19 months, we’ve watched the GOP refuse to hold this Administration accountable. That’s why voting this November matters more than ever!

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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam @repsuhas.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This administration refuses to apologize to the families of victims of ICE’s brutality.

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