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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

JUST IN: A judge has enjoined President Trump's effort to block federal funds from going toward grant recipients who engage in DEI practices. The judge says the orgs are likely to succeed on claims that this is viewpoint discrimination, among other issues storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Democratic Senators and Representatives, if you're not hearing this... You're Not Listening!

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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 21/02/2025

Hey everyone! I did an emergency live over on Substack, reminding us all that we will win this thing! Take a look! adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...

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Emergency live: let’s be loud!

A recording from Adam Kinzinger's live video

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Oh. But, all the other Nominations were Okay? In 2020, Susan Collins won ME Election with 50.8%. This is Democrats best opportunity. Here's wishing Senator Collins a miserable 2026 Election Night. www.mediaite.com/news/just-in...

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Susan Collins to Vote Against Kash Patel, Warns Of Him Seeking Retribution At The FBI

"As I have stated previously, these initiatives raise the specter that adverse actions could be taken against FBI employees - including special agents in the field"

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Firing Line with Margaret Hoover @firinglineshow.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

"Tariffs are typically paid by consumers, whether that is companies or individuals in the U.S.," says Scott Lincicome of the Cato Institute. But Jeff Ferry of the Coalition for a Prosperous America says that is "utter nonsense." FRIDAY @pbsnews.bsky.social Local listings: to.pbs.org/39hI6Tf

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PsyPost @psypost.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Voters favor competent-looking politicians, but this preference is stronger among higher socioeconomic status individuals, who value competence more, according to a study in Personality & Social Psychology Bulletin.

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Higher social class voters prioritize competence and rely more on facial cues when judging politicians

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Welcome to the New DNC. Oh, this can't be right. Page 1 Pop Up...Fundraising. Apparently, new Chair/Vice Chair haven't committed to creating a useful content-oriented website. Page 1 could have been Calendar of UPCOMING ELECTIONS. Or, a Roll Call of Senators Votes cross-referencing all Nominees.

Page 1 Pop Up at DNC site. Image of new Chair & suggested donation amounts.

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

If the premise of 'reform' is to limit the number of participants, then $86M is a good investment. bsky.app/profile/prop...

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Rep Raskin (MD) has one simple question. If Musk works for the government, will he submit to basic financial disclosure and conflict-of-interest rules? bsky.app/profile/newr...

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Carville: - Democratic leaders shouldn't get in the way of simmering protests. Freight Train. - Given the assault on Federal Workers, watch the Virginia Governors Race in November. Not a good time to be a Republican. www.huffpost.com/entry/james-...

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'Way Sooner Than You Think': James Carville Names Key Date Trump May Be Dreading Already

The longtime strategist also had a warning for Democratic figures.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 17/02/2025

“60 Minutes are the biggest liars in the world!” Musk wrote in a post on X Sunday. “They engaged in deliberate deception to interfere with the last election. They deserve a long prison sentence.”

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Elon Musk Threatens to Imprison Entire News Agency

President Elon Musk has set his sights on a new target.

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

National Day Of Protest Interesting. 2/17 11:30, just checked Schumer, Jefferies, Raskin, Warren, Markey, Sanders posts. No Posts. Nor is there a mention of where they'd be today. How about other Senators & Reps? You know, the ones who say "there's nothing they can do. They have no power."

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

There has never been a more critical time for a minority party to get creative, stand up and fight. thehill.com/opinion/camp...

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The Daily Beast @thedailybeast.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta has called for reporters and news outlets to band together against the Trump administration after it blacklisted an Associated Press reporter for refusing to call the “Gulf of Mexico” by its new Trump-appointed name.

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Jim Acosta Calls for News Orgs to Boycott Trump

The former CNN anchor is perhaps best known for sparring with Trump in the briefing room during the president’s first term.

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

"You can pick any of a thousand indicators of the mayhem since January 6th to show why there may be no going back from this breach." - Charlie Angus Words expressed by a Canadian Lawmaker should have meaning for Americans concerned with the chaos last 3 weeks. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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NO RETURN TO NORMAL

A Message To My Fellow Parliamentarians

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Did anyone expect a different outcome? Musk's 'tech babies' were raised in a era and atmosphere that rewards 'disruption' without regard to consequences. bsky.app/profile/nbcn...

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Beware Trump and Musk... They're Eating The Data. They're Eating The Servers. Important article about the work of archivists & researchers. They're denying Musk/Doge effort to confound access and eliminate data. bsky.app/profile/us.t...

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James Martin, SJ @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Dear friends: I was so happy to review three superb new books on aging (something I'm becoming an expert in!) by three of my favorite writers, who approach the topic from very different viewpoints: Sebastian Junger, Valerie Schultz and Sister Joyce Rupp. www.americamagazine.org/arts-culture...

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Review: Father James Martin on three books about death and mortality

I was delighted recently to discover that three of my favorite authors, all from extremely different backgrounds and perspectives, have written three extremely different books on aging. Yet even with ...

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Given the chaos in Washington, this may well feel like a trip into the Twilight Zone. bsky.app/profile/firi...

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Trump's DoJ forced the resignation of a DoJ Attorney who clerked for Brett Kavanaugh (then Court of Appeals D.C.) and later Chief Justice John Roberts (SCOTUS). Good luck with that.

DoJ Attorney Hagen Scotten scathing letter of resignation.

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

They're Not Playing With Silly Putty. This raises enormous privacy concerns. DOGE to install PuTTY Software allowing transfer of data out of Labor’s Department's system. Privacy Advocates warn regards impact on anyone whose information is in those databases. www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit...

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DOGE software approval alarms Labor Department employees

Elon Musk’s DOGE subordinates received approval to use software at the Labor Department that could be used to transfer large amounts of data, two employees said.

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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Everyone just casually ignoring the TikTok ban law, which in theory is in effect after the Supreme Court upheld it.

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

The National Nuclear Security Agency anticipates 300 of 1,800 staff are expected to be fired after the agency was denied a national security exemption. The NNSA's mission: maintain/upgrade nuclear weapons, combate nuclear terrorism, & preventing nuclear proliferation. www.npr.org/2025/02/13/n...

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Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce

Employees across several agencies including the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education, the Department of Energy and the General Services Administration have all been affecte...

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Alexander S. Vindman @avindman.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Zelensky is putting a brave face on what is shaping up to be a disastrous & dangerous policy shift. So far, the policy of the U.S., -no Ukraine’s in NATO -Ukraine’s security Europe’s problem -It’s okay for Russia to use military force to violate sovereignty, take territory… NATO has to be terrified

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Trump ends Criminal Investigation into WWE Vince McMahon cover up of sexual misconduct allegations. Thursday, his wife, Linda McMahon, who donated $22 million to Trump Campaign, is expected to be confirmed as Secretary Dept of Education. nypost.com/2025/02/12/u...

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Exclusive | Feds drop criminal probe into whether WWE boss Vince McMahon covered up sexual misconduct allegations, his lawyer says

A grand jury had considered whether the 78-year-old billionaire broke the law by hiding allegations of sexual misconduct from two former two female employees, whom he ended up paying $10.5 million …

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Alt NIH Bluesky 🧪 @altnih4science.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Scientists: another excellent source of info on what's happening. Will Bunch, columnist at the Philly Inquirer. Bunch wrote a book on universities and today's politics, and he's an insightful analyst. Pl read this. What other sources shld we recommend? 🧪 @inquirer.com @willbunch.bsky.social

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What Elon Musk wants is worse than you think | Will Bunch Newsletter

Plus, a new breed of journalists just might save America.

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NPR @npr.org · 12/02/2025

Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.

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Trump funding freeze could leave communities on their own as climate threats grow

Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

I realize that many are disconnecting from MSM. However, many journalists/reporters are still working to keep the public informed. bsky.app/profile/lawr...

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Breaks fail on your Tesla? Think you have the right to complain? Article suggests other- wise and questions Musk commitment to free speech. www.the-independent.com/tech/tesla-c...

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Tesla is suing drivers who complain about their cars after accidents – and winning

Tesla owner Elon Musk is a self-described ‘free speech absolutist’

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kti781.bsky.social @kti781.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Democratic Reps would be fortunate if "Pissed" expressed the sentiment voters have for them. People (Representatives) are pissed," a senior House Democrat who was at the meeting said of lawmakers' reaction to the calls. www.axios.com/2025/02/12/d...

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Scoop: Dems "pissed" at liberal groups MoveOn, Indivisible

"I reject and resent the implication that congressional Democrats are simply standing by passively."

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VoteVets @votevets.org · 11/02/2025

Roughly 1 in 10 Veterans relies on Medicaid. Trump and Republicans are eyeing $2.3 trillion in cuts that would strip healthcare from millions—including those who’ve served. They claim to support Veterans, but their actions prove otherwise. MORE: www.npr.org/sections/sho...

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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Repost this if you agree Elon and DOGE should be SUED!

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Sahara Stevens ❤️🇺🇸 @sahara-stevens.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

This is the man who physically blocked members of congress from entering the dept of education building. He is not wearing any sort of security uniform and refused to identify himself other than to say he worked for the federal government. Does anyone know who he is? Has he been identified?

Image of an unknown thug blocking members of congress from entering federal building.

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