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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
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Democrats in Mississippi Break the G.O.P.’s State House Supermajority
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
"Pope Leo said Scripture emphasizes the question that will be posed at the end of the world: 'How did you receive the foreigner, did you receive him and welcome him, or not? I think there is a deep reflection that needs to be made about what is happening'..." chicago.suntimes.com/pope-leo-xiv...
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Pope Leo calls for ‘deep reflection’ about treatment of detained migrants in U.S.
“Many people who have lived for years and years and years, never causing problems, have been deeply affected by what is going on right now,” Chicago-born pope says.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike. Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%. Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
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Benjammin 🇺🇸☮️ @benjammin1221.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Mike Knows!
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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Trump has broken his own record for longest shutdown… and working families pay the price. It’s long past time for him and Mike Johnson to actually come to the negotiating table and try to get a real deal done.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Zohran Mamdani ran on freezing the rent in NYC. Abigail Spanberger ran on supporting fired federal workers and lowering the cost of living in VA. Mikie Sherrill ran on lowering utility bills in NJ. Ensuring people can afford to live a decent life is the path forward.
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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 05/11/2025
We’ll stay on the streets every day, bringing people Inside Safe and restoring neighborhoods across Los Angeles. And if it's ever needed again, I won't hesitate to reinstate an emergency declaration.
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 05/11/2025
Republicans are throwing a tantrum because Californians stood up to Donald Trump's election-rigging scheme. Cry harder.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Trump has now overseen the two longest government shutdowns in history — with the current one reaching 36 days. He ran on fixing a broken system and helping working people. Instead, he’s making the system even worse and shafting working people by gutting the social safety net.
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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Trump declares that Republicans have lost the shutdown. Absolutely zero reason for Dems to cave at this point
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
🙏🏽 Amen.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Now that’s a fighter!
A tweet from Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) says:
“Mamdani: ‘Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: Turn the volume up.’”
Below is a CNN screenshot showing Zorhan Mamdani standing at a podium with U.S. and New York City flags behind him. The chyron reads: “BREAKING NEWS — ZORHAN MAMDANI SPEAKS AFTER WINNING NYC MAYOR'S RACE.”
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Mayor Muriel Bowser @mayorbowser.dc.gov · 05/11/2025
NOW OPEN: First-ever District owned and operated animal shelter and hospital. It's been many years in the making, and now, it's time for DC families to come take home your new pet. Animal adoption fees are waived through this Sunday, November 9th.
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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 05/11/2025
Awful. Trump has the power to do more to help hungry Americans—including children—he’s just choosing not to. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/05/u...
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Some SNAP Recipients May Not Receive Food Stamps Under White House Policy
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work. transition2025.com
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Last night was a thumping from coast to coast. Across the country, voters rejected chaos and cynicism – and chose leaders who are focused on the cost of everyday life.
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
This is the kind of thing which makes me think better things are possible.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
You absolutely would not want to be, or be anywhere near, any bottle of ketchup in what remains of the White House today.
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 05/11/2025
“Here in New Jersey, we know that this nation has not ever been, nor will it ever be ruled by kings. We take oaths to a Constitution, not a king.” - Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social #NoKings
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Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
So wonderful to spend the day connecting with Virginians as they head to the polls. It’s the people I meet in every corner of the Commonwealth that inspire my work. Less than 2 hours until polls close. Let’s do this, Virginia!
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
We need a functioning Republican Party that believes in Congressional oversight, not whatever this is they have become.
A tweet from Face The Nation (@FaceTheNation) quotes Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA):
“‘I wish they would have got up and walked out of the damn room,’ Sen. Mark Warner says of his Republican colleagues who received a classified briefing from the Trump administration on U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats, while Democrats were excluded.
‘My Republican colleagues, many of them afterwards said, “Oh yeah, that was not really good,” Warner says. ‘Everyone knows partisanship should not be involved in these national security matters, particularly when we are putting our soldiers and sailors in harm’s way.’”
Below is a screenshot of Warner speaking on Face the Nation.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 03/11/2025
TSA workers were told sick calls will bring “appropriate accountability measures to the fullest extent possible” after the shutdown ends—but airport screeners told Forbes such threats would likely backfire.
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Houston’s Bush Airport TSA Wait Times Top 3 Hours—As Unpaid Screeners Tell Of Agency’s ‘Scare Tactics’
TSA workers were told sick calls will bring “appropriate accountability measures to the fullest extent possible” after the shutdown ends—but airport screeners told Forbes such threats would likely backfire.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Open enrollment for ACA healthcare plans has started, and enrollees are seeing what their premium costs will be next year. Without subsidies, one couple will see their monthly costs increase from $495 to $2,168 — a 300% increase. This is what Democrats are fighting to prevent.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
“In the last week, everyone wants to volunteer, and that’s wonderful,” Aisenbrey said. “We need it. We need every single person.” www.berkshireeagle.com/news/local/b...
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‘It’s a good crazy’: Inside a shift at the Peoples Pantry as SNAP benefits lapse
Food pantries across the Berkshires have seen an increase in attendance in recent days in preparation for a suspension of SNAP benefits for the first time in the program’s 60-year
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 04/11/2025
Virginia, if you’re in line to vote by 7pm, stay in line!
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Katie Porter @katieporterca.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Prop 50 is about deciding that Donald Trump is going to be accountable to the democracy—to each one of us. Polls close in just over 5 hours! Find your polling place: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps. McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay. Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay. See the problem?
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 04/11/2025
Virginians are ready to vote — and ready to win. 🇺🇲
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hysterian99.bsky.social @hysterian99.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
On the ballot today: -NYC: Mayor -Minneapolis: Mayor -VA: Governor, Lt. Governor, AG, and state House -NJ: Governor -PA: State Supreme Court -GA: Public Service Commission -TX: TX-18 U.S. House -CA: Prop 50 This is a reminder of how crucial it is to vote up AND down the ballot.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
rightwing guy inherits insurance empire from his dad. struck with revelation that the rich should run everything! "a proper elite that takes care of the country". builds JD vance from dust to ensure just that. profits! gets wapo treatment as a big thinker. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
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The secretive donor circle that lifted JD Vance is now rewriting MAGA’s future
Chris Buskirk put tech elites in power in Trump’s Washington. His efforts are grounded in a controversial theory: An “aristocracy” is needed to move the country forward.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Senate Republicans blocked a resolution demanding full funding for SNAP benefits. This, as Trump still refuses to fully restore SNAP to 42 million Americans. As we head into the midterms, don't forget: GOP lawmakers are fully complicit with Trump's weaponization of hunger.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
This is the president of the United States taking a break from gold-and-marble interior renovations to say he’ll defy a court order to feed hungry Americans. Nero would be proud.
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
This is a victory worth savoring. Let's keep raising our voices for a government that serves all of us. democracyforward.org/updates/fede...
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Federal Judge Issues Immediate Halt of Trump Administration’s Illegal Firing of Federal Workers During Shutdown - Democracy Forward
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Well have you? If not, here's where: zohranfornyc.com/vote
Zohran kneeling, smiling and giving the thumbs up, next to a chalking on the sidewalk that says "Have You Voted Today" and "Make History, Vote Zohran, Nov. 4, 6am to 9pm"
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
"The agent grabbed Ms. Stagi by the hair, put her into a chokehold, dragged her through the street and threw her down a grassy embankment. Ms. Stagi said, “I’m 5-2. I’m not assaulting him..." www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...
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An Altercation With ICE Prompts a Police Chief to Push Back
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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 04/11/2025
Through our Organized Retail Theft Task Force, the California Highway Patrol has made nearly 800 arrests, launched 500+ investigations, and recovered $8.6M in stolen goods so far this year. The message is clear: we won’t tolerate organized retail theft.
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J_Roche @joejacroche.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 04/11/2025
Reproductive freedom is on the ballot today. Let me be very clear — I will always protect a woman’s right to choose in Virginia.
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Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
I cast my ballot today, and you can too! Our campaign is built on our shared values and a stronger, more affordable Virginia. Tonight, we’ll win this together.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
According to new NBC and ABC/Ipsos polls, Trump's approval ratings — especially on the economy and cost of living — are now in the negative double digits. Remember: Trump is a failing president. He is not all powerful.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Honestly, I don't think Trump's incomprehension of political asylum has anything to do with his serious personality-disorder-related psychiatric afflictions and his seeming dementia, which both raise 25th Amendment questions. I do, however, think it reflects his utter stupidity ….
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 04/11/2025
Virginia, are you ready to turn the page? Polls are open until 7pm. Let’s win. abigailspanberger.com/vote
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Senator Mark Warner @markwarner.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
I spoke with Virginians who wrote my office to share their concerns about the expiration of ACA tax credits and how it will impact them and their families. Rising costs put people’s businesses, retirement savings, and basic needs at risk. We cannot stand by as people fall off this health care cliff.
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Katie Porter @katieporterca.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
📢California 📢 Election Day is here and I hope you’ll join me in voting YES on Prop 50. Polls are open until 8pm tonight. Find your polling place: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/po...
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Find Your Polling Place :: California Secretary of State
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Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Locked in with @arimelber.bsky.social.
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Lt. Governor Ghazala Hashmi @ltgovhashmi.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
It's Election Day, Virginia! Make sure you are ready to cast your ballot before the polls close at 7:00pm.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 04/11/2025
Virginia, there are only 9 hours left to make your voice heard. Polls close at 7pm — VOTE! abigailspanberger.com/vote
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