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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 4h
Musk is such a sleazy dirtbag. He's making that platform useless.
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Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 8h
I write about California Forever in "The Nerd Reich." It fits a pattern:billionaires trying to build private cities. We see this idea popping up in Honduras, in Greenland, in Venezuela, in Cuba, in Kazakhstan, and in the ruins of the Gaza genocide. www.techpolicy.press/trumps-gaza-...
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Trump’s Gaza Fantasy and the Network State: The Tech-Fueled Future of Privatized Sovereignty
We’re watching the rise of a new anti-democratic extremism—networked, crypto-financed, and cloaked in the language of freedom, writes Gil Duran.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 4h
ffs He ALWAYS makes everything about HIM. He's certainly got to struggle to figure out how to talk about anything else, but I don't think he's trying to do that. Are they for real?
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 5h
Every time people swear that man has a certain 'charisma,' I just wonder what they're seeing that I do not. If this is an example of it, they're all crazy. This is just stupid & inappropriate.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 5h
I will revel in the death of one specific person who truly deserves it, but I feel no need to personally watch it happen. It's enough for me to just read about it in the news coverage.
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MPR News @mprnews.org · 10h
On Friday, Oct. 16 at noon, DFL nominee Peggy Flanagan and Republican nominee Michele Tafoya will debate. Brian Bakst will moderate the debate. Tune in by listening to MPR News or watch the debate on mprnews.org/election.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 5h
I wonder how he's gonna lose it all.
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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 13h
Congressional Black Caucus also out with a statement on Trump's "sham" probe of Omar. "President Trump’s fixation on Congresswoman Omar has been evident for years."
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 6h
He openly mocked them & they liked it. This country has problems. Millions of them.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 6h
Mike Johnson sent them to their districts - shutting down House business to avoid Hegseth's impeachment vote.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 6h
I think Zelensky's response was also pretty clear. And I *loved* the destruction of a Russian bot farm. Oops - there goes a lot of the orange turd's fan club.
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Kelsey Atherton @atherton.bsky.social · 10h
www.hcn.org/articles/pro...
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Protect Sandia Mountain, our church - High Country News
The Pueblo of Sandia urges lawmakers to transfer lands within the T’uf Shur Bien Preservation Area.
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Carl Ott @bubba687.bsky.social · 10h
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 13h
Did they put Eric Schmitt in charge of ad buys?
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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 10h
Oh Wow.
Tweet one:
James Talarico posts a picture with Kacey Musgraves.

Tweet two:
Kristi Noem responds "I’ll take @ellalangleymsic over Kacey Musgraves any day.

And if I’m choosin’ Texas, I’ll take Ken Paxton over James Talarico."

Tweet three:
Kacey Musgraves responds "I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it."
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14h
In case facts still matter… Trump’s pointless war of choice spiked your diesel prices, not Ukraine defending themselves…
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 12h
I get it. It's 94 today & forecast 95 tomorrow in my Midwestern city. Then it drops 20 degrees and mostly 60's & 70's the rest of the month (which would be more normal). 95 in mid-October? geez
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 13h
It should be all we need to know re: why no one should be voting for Republicans. We know who he is and what he wants and it's not a free and democratic society.
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Leigh Booker @leighbooker.bsky.social · 23h
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 13h
It might look strong in affluent neighborhoods.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 13h
I'm ok with 'bogging down' the relentless destruction of our country being the insane rampaging of a demented delusional deviant in the oval office.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 14h
Not to me, it doesn't.
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Tina Smith @smith.senate.gov · 16h
I’m outraged by this attack on Representative Omar. Trump and his DOJ have a bizarre obsession with tearing down Minnesota, our leaders and our communities. This latest action, even as voting has already started in Minnesota, is a transparent attempt to interfere in our elections.
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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 16h
"I'm still an activist and a warrior for the people, and I'll continue till I die."
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Leonard Peltier on Resistance, New Film & Fighting for Freedom
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we feature a conversation with one of the world’s most prominent champions for Indigenous rights, Leonard Peltier. “Indigenous Day is a day that’s been long overdue for any...
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ScubaSuzyQ💙🦋 @susanmcgraw88.bsky.social · 20h
True- 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 We must not lose sight of our inherent rights to privacy and that government employees are public servants! #VoteBlue #USDemocracy #ProudBlue #DemVoice1
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Will Bunch @willbunch.bsky.social · 18h
The 287(g) program teaming local cops with ICE has created an American secret police Check out what happens in Carroll Twp., Pa. when Sgt. Terry Williams spots a resident filming an immigration arrest It's legal to film traffic stops. This is unconstitutional (full column in 2nd post)
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Digital Warrior - Combat Disinfo @digitalwarrior.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
1/ What if Alberta’s fight for independence isn’t really about giving ordinary people more control? American-connected interests are promoting private cities, courting separatists, and developing infrastructure. So who would actually gain power? #DV1 #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory #USDemocracy
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 16h
If I understand correctly it's until tomorrow? Should have been longer.
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 16h
The No Kings Virtual & Accessible GOTV Rally will bring together speakers & participants from the activist, scientific, disability, international, & voting rights communities to speak about health, democracy, & access: access to care, to science, to voting, & to full participation in public life.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 16h
Isn't it time these people call it what it is? Treason.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 16h
It should be listed as yet another cause for impeachment which should begin ASAP in the House. He will not stop his lawless behavior. At the very least, he should not be allowed to engage in it with the power of a POTUS.
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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 16h
When Ukraine destroys Russian data centers, hoards of aggressive right-wing bots disappear & the internet becomes friendlier. So much of politics is driven by the internet & so much of the internet is driven by Russians who want to hurt us. Shouldn’t we do something about that, given that we know it
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 16h
Republicans have, for decades, demonized Soros and tried repeatedly to smear anything they didn't like as something funded or backed by Soros. Musk needs to get the same treatment for this ridiculous Republican so-called party. Actually, it s/b far worse as deserved for its evil.
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The Media and Democracy Project @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Be more than a passive consumer of news. “How you can demand better media coverage as the midterms loom” Examples of what is working and what must stop. Plus: some great reporting and two scary developments Timely from @sulliview.bsky.social margaretsullivan.substack.com/p/how-you-ca...
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How you can demand better media coverage as the midterms loom
Examples of what is working and what must stop. Plus: some great reporting and two scary developments
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
They probably don't trust US intel at this point anyway.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I hope CA voters show Newsom they do not value his opinion on this matter bc it sucks.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I had the flu a couple of years ago & barely got off the couch for about 10 days before finally dragging myself to Urgent Care (actually, my brother insisted & dragged me there). It had almost run its course by then, but a shot & nausea meds were greatly helpful. Haven't these people heard of flu?
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Am I mistaken in thinking Megyn Kelly actually graduated from law school? How is that possible? If she did, I have to think there was some cheating going on somehow.
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Indivisible Memphis @indivisiblememphis.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The Immigrant Pantry- Memphis, Tn 🚨 54 DELIVERIES THIS WEEK. THE NEED IS GROWING, BUT DONATIONS ARE SLOWING DOWN 📢 HELP US GET SEEN! We’ve noticed a significant drop in donations and we’re concerned we aren’t reaching as many people. Even if you can’t donate, PLEASE like, comment, and share.
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Indivisible Joplin @indivisiblejoplin.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Joplin-Area Democratic Socialists of America are holding a protest on Oct. 19th in response to a sitting council member's suggestion that the Joplin PD enter a 287 (g) agreement to work with I.C.E. Come let the Joplin City Government know that we don't approve of partnering with I.C.E.?
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
While I catch my breath, you could consider subscribing to my Stop the Presses newsletter, which examines how right-wing extremism exploits the weaknesses in American journalism. The weekly newsetter is free, but you can toss in a few bucks if you want to show further support and get bonus features.
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Stop the Presses | Mark Jacob | Substack
A weekly newsletter about how right-wing extremism has exploited the weaknesses in American journalism, and what we can do about it. Click to read Stop the Presses, by Mark Jacob, a Substack publicati...
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Dean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
A week before the annual NY Arab American comedy Festival Meta suddenly bans all my ads. This has NEVER happened before. But apparently the Big Tech oligarchs that run META do not want Arab American Comedy shows promoted on their platform. They think they can silence us. They are very wrong!
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Will he ever have to explain himself? He may be just too out of touch to be useful at all.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The art of the deal. He thinks he's a winner if he trades a dirty old dollar bill for a bright shiny penny. Hard to believe he's THAT dumb. This fiasco is a combo - dumb and being Putin's puppet.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Wow. He's very wrong about the largest theft of taxpayer dollars in history. That thief is sitting in the oval office.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Thank goodness no one actually thinks Brooks knows what he's talking about. Or do they? Who would think that?
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The emerging Republican factions are going to be Nazis v Neocons? whoo boy
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I'm sure there are contracts and whatnot, but networks apparently need to be informed that some of their talking heads are simply not relevant or welcome in this era. Brooks, Carville, etc. need to go.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I think Ossoff is doing fine without his advice. Brooks seems to miss the fact that we do have people actually promoting Nazi ideology.
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la-crystal.bsky.social @la-crystal.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
They frame taxes as 'punishment' only when it's applied to the wealthiest. If that's their philosophy, how the hell do they justify punishing the bottom half of the population MORE than themselves? Do they not also benefit from a functional government & benefits our taxes provide?
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