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Tim Marchman @timmarchman.bsky.social · 7h

A thing I think even most people who have paid attention don’t realize about DOGE is that we still don’t actually know what they did. Just obtaining the records and putting people under oath is really important.

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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 6h

Something very important to figure out before Jan 20, 2029 is whether, when a new President is inaugurated, they will control the computer system at GSA (i.e. doors to federal buildings) and Treasury payments system or if those systems will be somehow in the hands of DOGE cronies

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Jennifer Liao @averagejenn.bsky.social · 12h

All you Libby users borrowing digital books and audiobooks through your library cards, you can set your preferences to human authors and artists ONLY. Click the middle button at the bottom, then "Content Controls" under Settings. You'll find "AI Contributions" there. Click in to it to make changes.

Libby menu interface showing Content Controls: AI Contributions with the Hunan authors only and Human narrators only options selected.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

“.. Rarely has an individual donor been effectively tied to such a large commitment for a single candidate.” @nytimes.com #TXsen www.nytimes.com/2026/10/16/u...

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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 16/10/2026

The notion that there's no one in the Congressional Black Caucus who would do a better job than the current Minority Leader relative to leading House Dems is actually deeply out of touch with reality.

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Lora Kolodny @lorak.bsky.social · 16/10/2026

Oh glorious! @niedermeyer.online is live skeeting this. bsky.app/profile/nied...

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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

At the Powell's Hawthorne location in Portland, I signed every one of my books, in spec fic and on their bestseller lists. Everything of mine in the store, including a Steampunk Bible. They may not all have an autograph sticker until later today, but they are autographed, if yer looking.

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/10/2026

🚨BREAKING: In a win for voters, a court permanently blocked the Trump administration's policy banning nonpartisan groups from registering voters during naturalization ceremonies. For years, allowing groups to help new citizens register at ceremonies has increased turnout for naturalized citizens.

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Sven-Erik Volberg @volberg.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

Important 🧵 by @tatarigami.bsky.social Considering the repeated calls to replace #Starlink in the #EU, followed by the usual snarky comments, mostly from Americans, about how #SpaceX is "irreplaceable" and Europe is supposedly incapable of competing, I think it's worth looking at some facts.

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public health guy @publichealthguy1.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

all of us just watched these university admins wield enormous power against palestinian student orgs, including unaffiliated ones, so these excuses land flatter than ever

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T.J. Stiles @tj-stiles.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

On October 15, 2003, the Staten Island ferry Andrew Barberi collided with a concrete service pier, which cut into the hull right at the level of passenger seating on the lower deck, on the forward part of the hull. Eleven people died. Many more were horribly injured. I was aboard when it happened.

Photo taken from the Staten Island ferry Andrew Barberi on the afternoon of October 15, 2003, prior to the crash.
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Photo taken from the upper deck of the Staten Island ferry Andrew Barberi after the crash, after it docked at the St. George terminal on Staten Island. Rescue workers and police can be seen moving in and out of the lower deck.
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Photo of the Staten Island ferry Andrew Barberi, taken from a ferry returning to Manhattan's Whitehall slip after the crash (the last ferry to run that day). The gash torn into the side of the Andrew Barberi is clearly visible, as are rescue workers. The vessel passed the terminal and struck a concrete service pier, which cut into the lower deck right at the level of the seats.
©T.J. Stiles 2003

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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

I called Trump’s deal with Putin “a deepening betrayal” on Monday. Now it’s clear he’s a despicable traitor with blood on his hands as Ukraine’s civilian deaths mount—and who’s making all of us less safe. www.americaamerica.news/p/another-be...

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The Deepening Betrayal By Putin’s Servant

In his deal with Vladimir Putin for Russian diesel, Donald Trump assists Russia’s war against Ukraine and our democratic ally’s fight for survival

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ZRH @zacharyhorning.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Headquarters, 155th ABCT 1337 Highway 98E, Columbia, Mississippi 39429 Commercial: (601) 736-1166 IG for the MS NG is this page: The Inspector General would be the channel. A live witness would have credibility. www.ng.ms.gov/ss/ig

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Inspector General | Mississippi National Guard

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Robert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

We have RTM lawn/window signs available for pick up at the Bike East Bay office in Jack London Square (466 Water Street, Oakland) during our 9am-5pm office hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well.

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Crawford Kilian @crof.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

Dr. Jeremy Faust: How I helped diagnose the first case of West Nile Virus in Marin County since 2015 from across the country. insidemedicine.substack.com/p/how-i-help...

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How I helped diagnosed the first case of West Nile Virus in Marin County since 2015 from across the country.

Don’t worry, Marin folks, it probably came from travel.

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Rep. Mike Levin @levin.house.gov · 14/10/2026

It is completely unfathomable to me that while Russia continues its brutal war against Ukraine, this Administration is choosing to buy Russian diesel and send billions of American dollars into Putin’s economy. Make no mistake, this is a lifeline for Russia’s war machine.

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Trump Gives Putin a Hand in Russia’s Economic War With Ukraine

President Trump is moving to buy Russian diesel while also pressuring Ukraine to halt attacks on refineries, a lifeblood of Moscow’s war machine.

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Jordan Carlson @jordantcarlson.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The EU should be calling Elon to defend his company's actions in Parliament, and if he doesn't show up, they should sanction every single one of his companies. As should every other ally of Ukraine.

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Claire Willett @clairewillett.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

girl please be so serious, how do you “vet” someone for the masked secret police murder and kidnapping squad designed to terrorize people of color that they want the job at all is disqualifying

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Jacob Bogage @jacobbogage.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

🚨 Late night Reuters SCOOP DOJ gave California 48 hours to match its voter rolls with a thumb drive that got dropped off on Tuesday with the names of suspected noncitizen voters. DOJ says it may sue to throw out ballots if California misses the deadline.

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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 13/10/2026

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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 13/10/2026

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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

It’s a record for a midterm in Georgia: roughly 185,000 people voted in person today, on Day 1 of early voting. The prior record was set in 2022, with roughly 130,000 voters.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 14/10/2026

She was thoughtful, devoted to science and truth, and an extraordinary reporter to work with. Her integrity, kindness, & willingness to listen to public health workers in the thick of it all made her one of a kind. The gap she leaves behind is enormous. Helen you’ll be deeply missed. Rest easy 💔

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Helen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69

Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14/10/2026

Troy Jackson: "Sen. Collins says that she voted against it 9 times, but she didn't have the votes. Well, that sounds like then we probably ought to have Democrats in charge of the Senate so we have the votes to stop this war and hold Donald Trump in check. It sounds like Republicans won't do that."

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Steffani Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

If you need proof of how much of a grudge Canadians hold, and how long, even the new show “Below” is accurate that you can’t find a “rum and Coke” in Newfoundland ‘cos they’re in their 3rd decade of boycotting Coke after Coke closed a factory there. Anyhow, Canadians are not returning to Vegas.

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Canadians are staying away from Las Vegas — and it's becoming a Nevada election issue | CBC News

Canadian travel to Las Vegas continues to crater as President Donald Trump's near-daily insults to the country drag on, and the resulting economic slump in Sin City has become a major midterm election...

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

😂😂😂

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

For the love of God, stop saying this regime's ruthless authoritarianism "raises questions" and start telling us what answers you have for us. If you can't do that, get the fuck out of the way.

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digby @digby56.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Disinhibition. It's getting worse. And it's getting weirder.

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Susan McPherson @susanmcp.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

A beautiful masterpiece. Make time to read @blairbraverman.bsky.social's story.

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HELL Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 12/10/2026

Jesus Christ look at how big that tree is

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Dr. Kristina Hill ☠️ 🏳️‍🌈 thinks this is a bad timeline @kzhill.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Tides are running really high- significant flooding in Marin county today at Tam Junction. Tomorrow likely also. Tide was more than 12” higher than normal.

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Ilhan Omar @ilhanmn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I’m ok. Make no mistake: this is an attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement. For ten years, Trump has targeted me with baseless lies and smear campaigns. This is just the latest escalation in his campaign of political intimidation. I will not be silenced.

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Here are the details: literally any time, any place, any network.

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Blair Braverman @blairbraverman.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

It’s been such an honor to work on this story for the past 5 months. A young Norwegian, Steffen, was trying to cross Canada on foot and with sled dogs. His dogs survived; tragically, he did not. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

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How Steffen Skjottelvik's Journey Across Canada Came to a Tragic End

For three years and 750 miles, Steffen Skjottelvik lived a life of adventure. Until the adventure took his life.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 11/10/2026

Feels like someone is out to get her. And I love that for her. The best is yet to come.

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Susan Rinkunas @susanrinkunas.com · 12/10/2026

Garnet broke a huge story. We don't have salaries and we still pay for fact-checking. Please support our worker-owned, paywall-free publication with a gift or paid subscription today: www.autonomynews.co/support/

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Nicknamed “Honeybadger” for good reasons @httorg.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

I know what -I- want the next DOJ‘s second act in office to be!! (Trump/Epstein first, then drag Elon from prison and do THIS!).(11

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 12/10/2026

is there anyone thinking/writing about the actual mechanics of disentangling the US government from elon musk?

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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

A masked man seen on camera stealing trays of mail from the postal truck in Sacramento, CA. There is a 100K reward if you know who he is. #Pinks

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Ian Coldwater 🧊🚫 @lookitup.baby · 11/10/2026

Hi, I’m a sighted alt text user! Here are some reasons I use it: - Slow Internet on an airplane - I’m over 40, I have no idea who that celebrity is - Bluesky broke images again - My vision sucks and that text is too small to read otherwise - Conveys further context and authorial intent

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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 11/10/2026

🚨 23 DAYS TO GO! 📣 #OKLAHOMA Democrats need your help! This is an #UnlikelyHeroes page *deliberately* featuring Dems running in RED districts to boost statewide turnout & force Republicans to defend their turf. Donate today! #Blue26 secure.actblue.com/donate/ok26h...

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@GottaLaff @gottalaff.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

“I challenged Ken Paxton to a debate 85 days ago but no one has heard from him,” Talarico wrote on X. “People are getting worried” “I’ve received credible reports he’s suffering from a rare condition that causes clinical levels of cowardice. @KenPaxtonTX: I am asking for proof of ability to debate”

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Don’t forget John Solomon was part of the Rudy Giuliani smear operation that targeted Biden in the 2020 election and that colluded with a Russian intelligence agent. Read all about it in my new book. HowRussiaWon.com.

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How Russia Won — David Corn

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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Warrantless stops and violent roving patrols by masked federal agents across California, especially the Central Valley, have been terrorizing farm workers for the past 5 days. The chaos is escalating. full statement: www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...

United Farm Workers union condemns brutal
ICE surge impacting farm workers in Central Valley; highlights Rep. Valadao's comments as 'insulting' to his constituents

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CalMatters @calmatters.org · 11/10/2026

Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 11/10/2026

Just read it. Bessent wrote Warren a letter

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
WASHINGTON, D.C.
October 9, 2026
The Honorable Elizabeth Warren
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Dear Senator Warren:
Thave received your October 7 letter, which adds to the mounting body of evidence of your complete paucity of knowledge about financial markets. Rather than take my suggestion of studying introductory economics, you have continued your letter-writing crusade and participation in tabloid fodder about the Treasury Department.
Unfortunately, it is difficult to treat your concerns as sincere. As the federal funds rate climbed from near zero to its highest level in 22 years, with inflation hitting a 40-year high, you were a cheerleader for the Biden Administration's reckless spending. You blamed the economic consequences on the Federal Reserve, rather than your own irresponsible fiscal policies. Your view of the economy depends on who occupies the White House, but your woeful understanding of the issues is consistent.
The "interventions" you describe as "unprecedented" have been underway since May 2024. The buyback program has been well received by market participants in bolstering Treasury liquidity, which reduces market volatility, increases the convenience yield of Treasury securities and ensures the best value for the taxpayer. The continued enhancements optimize Treasury market liquidity in primary and secondary markets. The U.S. Treasury market's liquidity and performance versus global peers is evidence.
While you voted for a $5 trillion tax hike on everyday Americans, the Working Families Tax Cuts continue to deliver for families and workers across the country. The average refund this filing season was over $3,400, an increase of 11 percent over the previous year. More than 30 million workers claimed No Tax on Overtime, more than 7 million claimed No Tax on Tips, and more than 37 million seniors claimed their enhanced deduction. More than 34 million families claimed the permanently enhanced Child Tax Credit, and …

These results are made possible by the employees of the Department of the Treasury, who are working around the clock for the American people. Unsurprisingly, you have responded by criticizing their dedication and aptitude for the job in a recent interview.' Despite your malign characterization, the Domestic Finance team you alluded to in your interview is fully staffed relative to historical levels. It is ironic that you have voted against every presidential appointee for a position at Treasury, no matter how impressive the qualifications for the role. Given your newfound interest in Department personnel, I challenge you to reverse course and thoughtfully engage with future nominees and support their confirmation.
Finally, my offer of a Foreign Exchange for Dummies tutorial still stands and if you receive a passing grade on the Yale metric, not the Harvard curve, I would be happy to also include a Fixed Income for Dummies.
Sincerely,
Aver Bout
Happy Indigenous Peoples'
Say in advance to you and your family.

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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 10/10/2026

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