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Laura Lister Jaffe

@lauralisterjaffe.bsky.social
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Woman with a Broom. I believe if we work smart and together, we will get that magic we are working towards, and the realization of the many ScienceFiction movies in my head where the White House=WestWing and C Street=Madam Secretary. It can still happen.

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Reuters @reuters.com · 21h
Gold slips before US payrolls data, set for second weekly loss reut.rs/4yrGHnc
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Gold slips before US payrolls data, set for second weekly loss
Gold prices fell on Friday ​and were on track for a second straight weekly decline, pressured by ‌a firmer US dollar and elevated Treasury yields, while investors awaited key US payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path.
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Txnewsprincess @txnewsprincess.bsky.social · 21h
I watched the whole thing. Hot sports opinion: It was as meaningful as a square dance in a Fiat.
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AFA-CWA, The Flight Attendant Union @afacwa.org · 01/10/2026
The 2013 AFA-CWA Board of Directors moved to recognize our Flight Attendant and Union history by establishing AFA-CWA Founders' Day. Founders’ Day was established to honor our Union's founding members and to recognize the important role of our active retirees.
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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 21h
Only in America could we have a so-called conservative thought leader and a lawyer who thinks torturing prisoners is acceptable commenting on how to kill Christa Pike after her botched execution And the state of Tennessee now providing critical care while deciding whether to try to kill her again
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
CSPAN: “We should mention that Senator Schmitt was supposed to appear on this program with Sen. Coons but he pulled out the day after that hearing.”
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 21h
Don’t mess with the boss!
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The Jersey Vindicator @jerseyvindicator.bsky.social · 21h
Sherrill’s nuclear task force holds first meeting as New Jersey pursues new reactors
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Nuclear task force holds first meeting as NJ pursues new reactors
Five subcommittees will address financing, permitting, technology, workforce needs, and public engagement.
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Feral Women's Society of America @fwsa.bsky.social · 21h
How in the hell are we going to explain all this to the younger generations? From the orange makeup to the red hats to poor Brandon.
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KittyKatGirl😻🙏💞🐞 @mary1kathy.bsky.social · 21h
WTF?! 🤬
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Feral Women's Society of America @fwsa.bsky.social · 21h
Haha...hahahahahahahahaha.
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Shannon Mattern @shannonmattern.bsky.social · 21h
This is John Cage’s handmade paper, composed of milkweed, cattail, pigweed, honeysuckle, saffron, and more — at the NYPL
Very fibrous handmade paper with different colored globs and flecks from various plants
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 21h
Republican Congressman Mike Collins signals his intent to end Social Security: "[Old people need to] get off of Social Security [and] get back into the workforce."
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brainthink @brainthink.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Why winning the Senate matters: - Only it can remove a President from office - Only it can approve treaties - Only it approves cabinet Secretaries - Only it can approve military promotions - Only it can approve judges - Only it can remove Supreme Court justices - It must approve all legislation
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 21h
BREAKING WaPo: Major League Baseball has abandoned a proposal to build a ballpark in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
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MLB drops proposal to host a baseball game at Grand Teton National Park
After The Washington Post reported on the proposal, local leaders sent letters to the Trump administration and the MLB commissioner expressing strong opposition.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 21h
Smart, smart dude. Stand tall and stay the mature dude you are. Most impressive.
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Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 21h
BREAKING New York Governor Kathy Hochul has exercised her executive authority to appoint Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor in the case involving men accused of raping a woman at a Cornell University fraternity house.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23h
Contrary to popular opinion, Bernie’s coalition is narrow. It can make a lot of noise, but it hasn’t been broad enough to turn his agenda into legislation. If you’re going to come at me, which I’m sure people will, be sure you understand the point I’m making first.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Thousands of high school students across France are blockading their schools again today, defying a police crackdown that has led to more than 600 arrests. University students have joined them, turning a protest over neglected public schools into a wider youth movement.
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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 01/10/2026
A trans girl won homecoming queen in my home state of Louisiana a few years ago and it was the most beautiful thing. www.nola.com/gambit/news/...
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Ascension Parish trans teen voted to homecoming court: 'It's the small wins that count'
'For me personally, it was an ‘f you’ moment,' says Aria Williams.
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The IX Sports @theixsports.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Arike Ogunbowale showed out against the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2. For @valkyriesbeat.bsky.social and The IX Sports, @mingemi.bsky.social took a closer look at what went wrong.
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Valkyries defense was no match for Arike Ogunbowale in Game 2 | The IX Basketball
Despite limiting opponents to 30 points or fewer all season, Golden State surrendered a career-high 45 points to Dallas' veteran guard.
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Valkyries Beat @valkyriesbeat.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
How can Golden State slow down Arike in Game 3? A collab with @theixsports.bsky.social out of Texas. www.valkyriesbeat.com/p/valkyries-...
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Valkyries Insider: How do the Valkyries stop Arike Ogunbowale in Game 3?
It took a historic offensive game to down Golden State in Game 2.
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Reuters Legal @legal.reuters.com · 01/10/2026
The music publisher for late R&B great Bill Withers sued Universal Music Group on Thursday, alleging that an Olivia Dean song from her hit album "The Art of Loving" unlawfully copied Withers' classic "Just the Two of Us."
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UMG sued by Bill Withers' publisher over Olivia Dean song
The music publisher for late R&B great Bill Withers sued Universal Music ​Group on Thursday, alleging that an ‌Olivia Dean song from her hit album "The Art of Loving" unlawfully copied Withers' classic "Just the Two of ​Us."
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 01/10/2026
EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration quietly removed resources from a voter assistance guide that previously helped U.S. citizens living abroad determine their voter eligibility in each state. The move could make it harder for these Americans to understand their rights and restrict ballot access.
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Exclusive: Trump administration removes resources to help U.S. citizens born abroad vote
The move could make it harder for a small but significant group of American citizens abroad to understand their voting rights. It’s part of a sweeping attack by the administration on access to the bal...
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Rep. Jamie Raskin is demanding federal inquiries into the amount of taxpayer money used on Trump's propaganda ads — asking the GAO to investigate the "source, accounts, and total amount of taxpayer funds used by the Executive Office of the President to produce and distribute."
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Raskin leads calls for federal investigation into Trump PSA’s
The Maryland Democrat could lead the House Judiciary Committee in the next Congress.
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
New reporting reveals three more instances where Ken Paxton offered plea deals to people accused of sexual assault or trafficking.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Mike Rogers wants to put a data center in your backyard because he's getting rich off of them.
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The Liberty Pear @thelibertypear.com · 01/10/2026
Lock tf in folks
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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Honored to kick off GOTV season with Vice President @kamalaharris.com on Oct. 5. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or looking to get involved for the first time, this call will break down how you can mobilize your community ahead of the midterms. RSVP now: win.dnc.org/gotvcall
A blue graphic promoting a National GOTV Kick-off call with Vice President Kamala Harris. An image of Vice President Harris appears in the middle of the graphic. Text above her reads, "Your impact: National GOTV Kick-Off call. Oct 5, 6 PM ET, 3 PM PT." Text below her reads, "Join Chair Ken Martin, special speaker Vice President Kamala  D. Harris, and national leaders to organize our communities, protect the vote, and take back the House and Senate. RSVP at win.dnc.org/GOTVcall."
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 01/10/2026
Guessing he's not the only one out there.
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S.E. Danesti @seedanesti.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
“If you are a normal human being, Donald Trump should disgust you.” - Pete Buttigieg
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
CAN.NOT.WAIT. Would make me ENORMOUSLY happy. First off,get ready for Nov 2026 when we blow out the GOP and take BOTH HOUSES.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Great....go for Trump's throat. Time to make the Administration hurt...
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Senate Democrats @democrats.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
@rosen.senate.gov tried to pass legislation simply stating that Trump's trade war against Canada must end. Republicans said no. A drop in Canadian tourism. $3 billion less in U.S. spending. Hospitality workers losing shifts and tips. "This was 100% avoidable. None of this had to happen."
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 01/10/2026
NEW: Christa Pike, the woman who survived a lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee, is in critical condition, her lawyers say.
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Christa Pike is in critical condition after a failed execution in Tennessee, her lawyers say
At least seven needles were used to administer the lethal injection into Pike’s arm over the course of an hour, one of her lawyers, who witnessed the failed execution attempt, said.
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Amee Vanderpool @girlsreallyrule.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Democrats have formally demanded that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) investigate the Trump administration’s use of taxpayer dollars to produce and air ads promoting Trump before the midterm elections. substack.com/profile/2357...
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Amee Vanderpool (@shero)
Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee Jaime Raskin has formally demanded that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the US Office of Special Counsel (OSC) formally investigate the T...
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Helen @helenmaryme.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I get it, kid. I get it.
Text: Me sitting and doing nothing because I have too many things to do. 

Picture of a cute toddler sitting on a couch.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
No one should lose years of their life because some healthcare CEO wants a larger 401k. That's why I support Medicare-for-All & why Floridians keep coming out to see me, regardless of party-- because it's time to fix the broken healthcare system in this country. #AngieforFlorida
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 01/10/2026
The Washington Sun is creating The Washington Sun Magazine, a monthly print publication featuring some of the most compelling journalism produced by The Sun’s newsroom, with an emphasis on longform storytelling, essays and local news.
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The Washington Sun launches The Washington Sun Magazine
The Sun will work with Washingtonian to distribute an initial six-month run of a monthly print publication.
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Lauren Ashley Davis @laurenmeidasa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, is urging the administration to pull back on its immigration sweeps. He says ICE is removing people who have been part of their communities for years. www.rawstory.com/jim-justice-...
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GOP senator shocks with 'remarkable break from Trump': 'Maybe we're doing something wrong'
Sen. Jim Justice (R-W.Va.), a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, is urging the administration to pull back on its immigration sweeps. He says ICE is removing people who have been part of their c...
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/09/2026
Speaker Mike Johnson is warning of a “nightmare scenario” if Republicans lose the House: Democrats could investigate Trump, his family, his Cabinet, GOP donors and powerful business figures.
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MAGA Speaker Johnson Calls Trump Family Investigations a ‘Nightmare’ Ahead of Midterms
With control of Congress at stake in November, Johnson warned that Democratic committees would investigate Trump, his family, cabinet officials and major donors—and claimed that accountability would t...
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 30/09/2026
Jane Fonda has endorsed Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek in her razor-thin rematch with Christine Drazan. Find all the lastest news on statewide and local races at mrf.lu/20c-G
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 30/09/2026
Markwayne Mullin makes up the word "frauded"
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Greg Morosoff @gregmorosoff.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Watchers" Art by Marina Chaplygina Good Morning Blue ones #MenWithCats
"Watchers" by Marina Chaplygina
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 30/09/2026
Actor Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on "Saved By the Bell," has died. He was 75.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 30/09/2026
Flightradar24 data showed a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv plunged nearly 14,000 feet within 30 seconds, before it was diverted to Saudi Arabia following a physical altercation between the pilots. Follow live updates ➡️ reut.rs/4yyFOt9
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Flydubai incident live: Netanyahu says pilot arrested after apparently trying to crash Israel-bound plane
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a passenger told him one of the pilots stabbed the other pilot and tried to crash the plane. Follow for the latest developments.
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wastrying.bsky.social @wastrying.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Maddow reacts to attacks on journalism: 'The American people don't want state TV' MS NOW Sep 30, 2026 In the new documentary "Kill. Bury. Print" by MS NOW's Rachel Maddow, a spotlight is put on the importance of local journalism... youtu.be/Yxg1t2ojUto?...
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Maddow reacts to attacks on journalism: 'The American people don't want state TV'
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🌊🏄BlueWaveSurfer🏄🌊 @bluewavesurfer.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @lexmcmenamin.com · 30/09/2026
this picture is from 10 years ago in October. as students we took it upon ourselves to organize bystander intervention and consent workshops because our institutions let survivors down. it popped into my head this week considering how in some ways students today have worse material conditions
Lex in 2016 in college, holding a white board reading “it’s on us to end sexual violence because as a 2x survivor I am seeking justice by creating an accountable, healing and radically loving community”
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Silly Sally 💙💙💙 @caturday62.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 million and says it was for tax advice. The House held him in contempt this month. Republicans kept his checks.
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A Billionaire Paid Epstein $158 Million. These Republicans Kept His Checks.
Also: an Alabama builder wins round one against ICE, California adds a buffer, and a judge refuses to let Rubio put 43,000 visa applicants back on hold.
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