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Long time independent, fiscally responsible, socially and environmentally liberal. Retired USAF. Trying to enjoy retirement, however the groundhog said 4 more years of insanity, so trying to do my part to end the madness.

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 15h
Feeling energized and hopeful after joining Congressman Chris Pappas, Stefany Shaheen, and Cinde Warmington to rally in Rochester last night. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their Friday to join us.
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 01/10/2026
Yesterday I tried to fast track my bill to ban data center development on public lands, like this one in Oregon. Republicans blocked it. In case there was any doubt, it’s clear Republicans are all in on Trump’s plan to hijack your public lands for data centers.
oregoncapitalchronicle.com
Data centers proposed on federal land in eastern Oregon, western states • Oregon Capital Chronicle
A data center proposed on BLM land near Hermiston would be the first on federal public land in Oregon, one of dozen proposed in six western states.
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NPR @npr.org · 01/10/2026
The census is used to determine how much say your state has in Congress and the Electoral College. President Trump failed to alter it during his first term, but he's trying again ahead of 2030. trib.al/m96Iu6U
trib.al
COMIC: How the census gives your state power (and what Trump wants to change)
The census is used to determine how much say your state has in Congress and the Electoral College. President Trump failed to alter it during his first term, but he's trying again ahead of 2030.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 01/10/2026
Watch the full episode of Command Post with Ben Parker and Lt. Gen. @markhertling.bsky.social:
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Command Post: Hegseth Takes an Axe to Generals, Admirals and Military Education
A recording from The Bulwark's live video
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Plant Powered A-ron🌱🌎💙🌊 @plantpowered1971.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Can't wait to see it!!
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 28/09/2026
The Trump administration is using taxpayer funds to air a TV advertisement from Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign in the latest in a series of ads promoting the president ahead of the midterms that the White House maintains are "public service announcements." to.pbs.org/46QC1Lx
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Trump administration uses taxpayer money to air 2024 Trump campaign ad
A television advertisement from Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is the latest in a series of ads promoting the president ahead of the midterms that the White House maintains are “public serv...
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Mike Rothschild @rothschildmd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Anyone who believes this is beyond help.
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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
NEWS: More than TWO THOUSAND events have been registered so far with No Kings: Vote Early, making it the largest early vote mobilization in history. It's not too late to get your town on the map - submit today: www.nokings.org
Photo of No Kings event map
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it's an uncivil war @lucyksy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
America is not dying because of one corrupt president. It is dying because our entire system is corrupt.  We've had 40 years of failed trickle down economics for the working class and 40 years of bailouts, tax breaks, subsidies, and socialism for the corporations and the ruling class.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 28/09/2026
Join our social media storm to demand DoorDash end their silence and push for his release.
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DoorDash is abandoning it’s drivers
Why hasn't DoorDash said or done anything for Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez?
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 28/09/2026
It has been eight days since Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez was shot by ICE while making a DoorDash delivery in Austin, Texas. He is currently facing a severe medical emergency. The bullet remains lodged in his back, and he is being held at the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall.
DOORDASH IS ABANDONING ITS DRIVERS
URGENT UPDATE:
8 days after ICE shot Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez in the back while he was making a DoorDash delivery, the bullet remains in his body. Wilber is in agonizing pain inside a TX concentration camp, and the silence from DoorDash is deafening. A photo of Wilber smiling, before ICE shot him, is shown.
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Mad Dr. A-boo-ly (she/he) @amuly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I cannot emphasize enough how college students were 6 years old when Trump first entered the presidential primary. Our rising adults, our next wave have experienced nothing other than Trumpian Republicanism. That's it. That's the party.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 28/09/2026
Early voting is one of our most important tools for defeating election sabotage. Make your plan and spread the word.
Midterms 2026
EARLY VOTING STARTS
AL: N/A
KY: 10/29
ND: VARIES
AK: 10/19
LA: 10/20
OH: 10/6
AZ: 10/7
ME: 10/5
OK: 10/28
AR: 10/19
MD: 10/22
OR: VARIES
CA: 10/5
MA: 10/17
PA: VARIES
CO: 10/19
MI: 10/24
RI: 10/14
CT: 10/19
MN: 9/18
SC: 10/19
DE: 10/22
MS: N/A
SD: 9/18
DC: 10/26
MO: 10/20
TN: 10/14
FL: 10/24
MT: 10/5
TX: 10/19
GA: 10/13
NE: 10/5
UT: VARIES
HI: 10/20
NV: 10/17
VT: 9/19
ID: VARIES
NH: N/A
VA: 9/18
IL: 9/24
NJ: 10/24
WA: 10/16
IA: 10/14
NM: 10/6
WV: 10/21
IN: 10/6
NY: 10/24
WI: 10/20
KS: VARIES
NC: 10/15
WY: 10/6
*check your local elections office for all voting options*
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Donald Trump is not himself the disease of our politics. He’s just the worst symptom. The disease is the system that allows corporations to buy and sell politicians so they can rig it against the rest of us. Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Judge Finds Trump Admin in Contempt of Court Again for Wrongful Deportation talkingpointsmemo.com/morning-memo...
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Judge Finds Trump Admin in Contempt of Court Again for Wrongful Deportation
Three Different Court Orders Violated The Trump administration was found in contempt...
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 28/09/2026
💉 Where can you find accurate information on vaccines❓ ✅ American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-... ✅ Medical societies: cmss.org/programs-and... ✅ CIDRAP for in-depth evidence review: vaxintegrity.cidrap.umn.edu/evidence-rev...
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Prof. David Kitchener @davidbsky1.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As Donald Trump's behaviour becomes increasingly bizarre and dangerous, Alexi's words resonate. #AlexeiSayle #Trump #impeach
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 28/09/2026
Trump's nominee to lead the FDA refused to say whether she thinks mifepristone—which has been approved by the FDA for DECADES—is safe. Medication abortion is the most common way women access abortion in America. Every Senator must vote NO.
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JWS Hikes @jwshikes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political' apnews.com/article/trum... If the man is not political he should resign, for being asked to do something unconstitutional
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Trump's mail voting crackdown tests Postal Service leader who says he's 'not political'
Before he was the top U.S. Postal Service official, David Steiner criticized Donald Trump's leadership style after seeing him on "The Apprentice."
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Senator Tammy Baldwin @baldwin.senate.gov · 27/09/2026
Not a penny of your tax dollars should be going toward sending ICE agents or the National Guard to our election sites.
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Brian Poindexter For Congress @poindexterforcongress.com · 27/09/2026
Ohio's voter registration deadline is October 5th. Make sure you're registered! olvr.ohiosos.gov
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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Trump seeks to label Democrats as communists, but he was the one who rolled out the red carpet for Chinese President Xi Jinping and kissed his ass. He is clearly Putin’s comrade and buying government stakes in private companies, so why aren’t more people calling out this bullshit? #ComradeTrump
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The 2024 version ended with Trump’s campaign logo and a number to text. The new version ends with: “Paid for by the U.S. Government.”
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Federal law bans using appropriated funds for publicity or propaganda. Trump signed the bill that still says it. If he wants “Love Me” on Fox and Newsmax six weeks out, he can write a campaign check. But the crook does not get to loot your government tax dollars because the polls are ugly...
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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The disclaimer on Desperate Don's new “final battle” propaganda ad is an honest confession: PAID FOR BY THE U.S. GOVERNMENT That is not a PSA. That is a midterm campaign ad charged to YOU because Trump is terrified of the huge November loss heading his way in 37 days.
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Peggy Flanagan @peggyflanagan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Trump’s illegal war may be happening over there, but we're paying the price right here. My TV ad on rising prices is premiering during the Vikings game today. I hope you’ll tune in.
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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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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
My latest piece on Substack about punching bullies back in the nose by kicking them out of office: substack.com/@katiephang/...
substack.com
The Better Part of Valor is Discretion...But The Trump Regime Has Neither
Brazen, in-your-face grift has a cost...and the GOP is about to justifiably pay the price
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 27/09/2026
The next No Kings is right around the corner! Find (or organize) your local event to drive unprecedented early voting and recruit volunteers to help protect our elections: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...
(around a map showing the more than 1,000 events planned for the next No Kings on October 17) NO KINGS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE EARLY!
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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 27/09/2026
Between the on-again, off-again tariffs and Trump's constant attacks on our Canadian friends, business owners in Bellingham are struggling. I have a bill that would end the trade war with Canada. Republicans blocked it.
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Hunter Dunn @hunterisntdunn.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Props to Ezra Klein for having a conversation with Abdul El-Sayed that helps create a permission structure for self-described moderates to vote for him. Similar interviews really helped Mamdani! Say what you will about Klein (I have serious critiques) but he’s nowhere near Matt Yglesias level-bad.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 27/09/2026
"Officials who pretended to care about freedom in other countries have demonstrated that they’re willing to trample it at home. The problem isn’t just that we’re ruled by a thug. It’s that we’re ruled by men who will do and defend whatever the thug says."
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As Trump Abuses the Press, Republicans Cheer Him On
His allies excuse and defend his ban of CNN, MS Now, and Politico.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 27/09/2026
More than 1.2 million children lost access to food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program between July 2025 and 2026, according to a new analysis. to.pbs.org/4dwuKEf
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More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Experts say that the drop is a cause for worry, and that it’s unlikely that the need for food assistance has dropped.
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We can make more jobs and drop the price of electricity while solving the climate crisis, too.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Jeff Bezos: Men we are *told* are brilliant businessmen, but every time they open their mouths they prove themselves to be ridiculous idiots.
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pissed-off-g.bsky.social @pissed-off-g.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Michael @michaelnaphys.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
When the Trump regime makes plans to resume the bombing of Iran after the midterms, the obvious takeaway is that high gas prices will get even higher. Vote against all Republicans if you want to stop this stupid war.
wsj.com
Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms
The president is skeptical that Tehran will meet his demands.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.
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DoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.
In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam
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UNITED24 @u24.gov.ua · 26/09/2026
Last night, russia has again attacked Kyiv, targeting residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure. Terror never stops — people rely on air defenses to protect them: u24.gov.ua/sky-defense?...
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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Who else is way past impeachment and wants REAL accountability? 🙋‍♀️ I do. Who’s with me? #USDemocracy #RisingBlue
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Hurry up and do it 💥
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Indie Aut. Stuart Miller📖✍️🤓 Believe in yourself & your potential @stuartmiller1.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Posted 18 hrs ago by "peoplesforumnyc: Right now in #NYC a massive crowd of #protesters take to the streets demanding war criminal #Netanyahu be brought to justice! #FreePalestine!" IG: peoplesforumnyc The People's Forum
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Meesh @ohmymeesh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
EVERY GOP CANDIDATE IS RUNNING SCARED! From Greg Abbot, to Dan Patrick, to Ken Paxton 🐔💩💩💩 who refuse to show up for Texans.
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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
There has been a recent rash of "baby's in his find out era". 🤣🤣🤣
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Richard Power @wyrdsofpower.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
ICYMI And don’t miss it cc: @davidcorn.bsky.social
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JWS Hikes @jwshikes.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reach apnews.com/article/paid... More impeachment material!
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Taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ad campaign grows with new spot, wider reach
The Trump administration appears to be expanding its campaign of taxpayer-funded TV ads promoting President Donald Trump.
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