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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 23h

Blue Cross Blue Shield is being sued as a monopoly after the state found it's been in a conspiracy to restrict access to healthcare. Corporations should not have this much power. We need money out of politics, money in our pockets, and Medicare for All.

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Michigan attorney general sues Blue Cross, alleging illegal monopoly

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel sued Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in "arguably the most consequential antitrust case" of its kind.

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Lake Superior! Live! @lake-superior.live · 06/10/2026

Current* conditions near Wawa, ON:

SE view of the Michipicoten Harbour on the eastern shores of Lake Superior. // Image captured at (local time): 2026-10-05 19:18:03 EDT (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: wawaweather.net // Current Temp in Wawa: 47 F | 9 C // Precip: few clouds // Wind: SW at 2 mph | 4 kph // Humidity: 61%

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Do you want me to shove nine inch nails through each one of my eyelids? Arghck!

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My Building a Healthier America Policy Agenda. 🌱🧑‍🌾🍏💧

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

if you’re a dude thinking “i’ve never done anything disgusting” (citations needed) then you’ve more than likely sat there quietly while your friend did something disgusting or bragged about doing something disgusting. you cannot absolve yourself.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Keep the data centers away from our Great Lakes.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

CIGLR at U of MI, NOAA GLERL, and others are developing an interesting model, the WAVE tool, to look at ground water stress and the projected impact of a proposed/planned project. Should be useful for ensuring nothing is sited where it shouldn't be.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Data centers don't require potable water!!!! U of IL Chi is doing great work on industrial reuse as is the water reuse association.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

I hope someone wittier than I already made an Overton window joke

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Frog and Toad Bot @frogandtoadbot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Winter may be beautiful, but bed is much better.

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Lake Superior! Live! @lake-superior.live · 22/09/2026

Current* conditions near Wawa, ON:

SE view of the Michipicoten Harbour on the eastern shores of Lake Superior. // Image captured at (local time): 2026-09-22 07:48:06 EDT (about 1 min. prior to this post) // Image sourced from: wawaweather.net // Current Temp in Wawa: 33 F | 1 C // Precip: clear sky // Wind: N at 0 mph | 0 kph // Humidity: 93%

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Sometimes I wish I knew less

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Anyway, panic is a psy-op. Stay furious. Stay serious. Organize.

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Pam Wishbow @pamwishbow.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

trying to whip up some Halloween feelings

Illustration of a ghoul in a cloak with a hood, holding a goblet of something in one hand, the moon in another

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Bessent just crushin a lil?

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A lot of people are not well right now: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This is an excellent time to de-escalate conflicts and to lean into patience. This is true in our personal lives and also (maybe especially) online when it's overwhelmingly strangers crashing into each other.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Go blue vaya Azul geh blauuuu

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Payments have clearly been for chiropractic needs

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

You all should look into the fact that Meijer relies on generic goods made in Canada and talk about that because I'M WONDERING. sincerely, a MI Voter

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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Remember folks: the number one thing that fossil-fuel interests want is for you not to fear climate change.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

I love you but poncho is lol what?

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Lupita Nihongo @otsumamiboy.blacksky.app · 01/09/2026

The value of Graham Platner is that right up until all his red flags came toppling down upon him is that he is the most naked example of the amount of grace & credibility Simply Being White grants you. Compared to Abdul El-Sayed, who has to re-earn every ounce of credibility he has on a daily basis.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Which means that boomers will finally be accurate again after switching back because THEY NEVER STOPPED CALLING IT MAPQUEST after transitioning into smartphone-default apps

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MS NOW

MS NOW (formerly MSNBC): Breaking news and the latest headlines today. Get daily updates from local reporters plus world news with live audio and video.

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Peter Sagal @petersagal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Public service announcement! I once met a woman who did digital outreach for a political campaign; ie, unsolicited fundraising texts. She said “Delete and report as spam” doesn’t work Replying “STOP” does. Do with this as you see fit.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Rep Tom Barrett has a curious "independent "billboard, too.

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

“This isn’t a problem that started with the storm. We are a predominately Black city that tends to get ignored,” says Grammy award-winning rapper Freddie Gibbs as his hometown of Gary, Indiana remains without power after two weeks.

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‘IGNORED’: Rapper Freddie Gibbs SPEAKS OUT on Gary, Indiana’s power crisis

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 25/08/2026

El-Sayed more than held his own with Jesse Watters. Here’s how the interview wrapped up

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan plans to stop paying certain kinds of mental healthcare professionals for the care they provide. We showed up to find out what it would mean and what we can do about it. It's dangerous. No insurance company should have this much power. Patients over profit.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today I decided to finally look into counseling for myself after almost 30 years of mental health issues. But I just learned that my insurer BCBS MI, might not cover it. They also keep denying my son's basic care despite being covered. #abdulforsenate

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

But the tea bags will also up your daily dose of microplastics, so loose leaf, people!

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J. Mijin Cha @jmijin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Data centers create 1 permanent job per $17 million invested. Other industries create between 7-18 jobs per million dollars invested. So, eat shit, Alice.

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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The right taking the misogyny angle on Natalie Harp is interesting because I think, based on her letters to him, one could easily argue the president is emotionally abusing and taking advantage of a vulnerable and potentially unstable woman

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I did not realize this was not public. Someone I know in the navy told me this months ago 😱

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Tyson Foods just settled a price-fixing lawsuit and has almost doubled its profits this year compared to last. Its CEO makes $34.5M — 798x more than his median employee. Remember this as it closes plants in Illinois and Utah, laying off 3,200 with little notice.

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Joslin workers describe tears, chaos after learning Tyson plant shutting down permanently

Tyson Foods is permanently closing its Joslin, Illinois beef plant, leaving more than 2,500 workers without jobs. The f

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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 21/08/2026

The most important climate action you can take isn’t obsessing over your individual carbon footprint. We need to change the system so the easiest, most affordable choice for everyone is also the best choice. How do we change a system? It starts with your voice!

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Meryl Streep Say It Louder

Alt: Meryl Streep Say It Louder

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

God bless the Nestle tollhouse food scientists that developed the white chocolate macadamia nut variety. Perfection 🤌🏻 #cookiesky

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I stand with Planned Parenthood and Birth Detroit who make sure women and families get the healthcare they need and deserve. Next up: passing Medicare for All.

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 18/08/2026

Quick reminder, there's still millions of files that haven't been released from Epstein epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein Epstein ETC...

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Sarah Taber @sarahtaber.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

See NYT asked me for an op-ed on the Colorado River water issue. So that's what I told them. And the editors panicked & cancelled the piece. In case we're wondering why "nobody can figure out how to solve this difficult issue." We absolutely can, a lot of our professional talkers are just cowards.

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Kristen @kkhugstrees.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Tarragon is a poor herb for drying and all I want to do is dry it! #herbsky

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