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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 28/01/2026

I made a promise to Alex’s parents to continue to tell his story. An ICU nurse at the VA, an outdoorsman, a deeply generous, compassionate friend and family member, and a true son of Minnesota. Rest in peace, Alex.

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𝕃𝕦𝕜𝕚𝕦𝕞 @americanmanifesto.news · 22/09/2025

I agree 💯 and have been saying this for months. It's time to stop debating the fascists and to start using language to pressure change. This playbook shows how we can do just that to force the fascists to back down: americanmanifesto.news/fighting-fas…

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Fighting Fascism: The Battleplan to Break the Regime

The Final Battle for American Democracy Begins Now

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Rebeccat @acceber.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Last night, Bruce Springsteen gave a speech to his audience in Manchester, England. He explained what’s going on in the US and pulled no punch. youtu.be/Hz97KLPwHYg?...

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Bruce Springsteen's blistering Donald Trump attack at Manchester Show

YouTube video by Manchester Evening News

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

If we’re going to talk about fentanyl every day, let’s learn to pronounce it. (Hint: it’s not “fen-tuh-nahl “

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The Gila Cliff Dwellings. A national monument in the Gila National Forest. The volunteers that keep it clean and are so informative were fantastic. #1 on my hierarchy of outrages: the possible loss of our public lands. #nps

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Jeff Berman @jeffberman.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

On Passover, we tie the oppression of our people to the struggles of all people. Kilmar Abrego Garcia is a US legal resident, has a family here, a judge ordered he not be sent to El Salvador, was deported in error, and SCOTUS has ordered him returned. None of us is free until all are free. 🕯️

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Whale Tales @whaletalesorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”

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Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me

In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.

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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Alina Habbard posted: NOTHING CAN STOP THIS MAN FROM FIGHTING FOR HIS COUNTRY. David Simon had a succinct 2-word response: “Bone spurs.”

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

If democrats ever wrest control of the government again, can we get rid of the “executive order”??

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

10 seconds on Kiro news tonite about the picketing at Tesla dealers today. Grrr

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Our parks are in chaos. We’ve seen firsthand how Trump’s hiring freeze, the rescinding of hundreds of job offers, and the layoff of 5% of NPS staff have left us overwhelmed and short-handed.

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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

RFKJR IS A ONE-MAN PLAGUE GOP SENATORS ARE ANY OF YOU SANE

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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I go back and forth from "WTF did he do now?" and "I'm done paying attention; just tell me when he's dead."

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Nothing like throwing up in my mouth during the National Anthem on Super Bowl Sunday. 😖

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Trump attending the Super Bowl should be a non issue. Lots of other people are going too. But it’s headline news what the players say. STOP POLITICIZING FOOTBALL FFS

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𝕃𝕦𝕜𝕚𝕦𝕞 @americanmanifesto.news · 08/02/2025

📰DOGE (Department of Government EXTINCTION) TRACKER 🆕UPDATE 👉DOGE Slashes NIH Funding, Threatening Medical Research and Public Health #BeRelentless

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DOGE Slashes NIH Funding, Threatening Medical Research and Public Health

DOGE (Department of Government EXTINCTION) TRACKER UPDATE

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Paul Eric @pauleric70.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Whoever was this reporter…. I’d like to buy them a drink. 🥃

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

I know a Russian man, we see each other for a few minutes occasionally. Yesterday I finally asked him what he thinks of Putin. “IDIOT! INSANE!” He went on to say that there was never “Russians n Ukrainians”. “ We are all brothers”.

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Donald lied to Americans and said he signed an EO to “open the lever” so that beautiful water can flow down to LA. BUT they drained 2 reservoirs whose water might save farmers in the summer. All for optics.

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

The current president is giving me an anxiety attack. WTF

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Angie🦋🚫👑📎 @aes14.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

BOOM! 🤭🎉🤣

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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Wishing everyone everywhere peace and inspiration. Come what may, let us stand strong for all that is right and just. Let us defend those who are being mistreated, and live with kindness and respect as Martin Luther King hoped we would . Our task is clear. ❤️

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Stephanie Kennedy @wordswithsteph.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Kristi Noem staunchly stands behind Trump & his GOP’s vicious threats to withhold disaster relief from victims of wildfires in Southern California—playing politics w/ people’s suffering. Noem’s robotic response to Sen. Bluementhol: “Leadership has consequences.” LEADERSHIP HAS RESPONSIBILITIES.

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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

And AMERICA REMEMBER THIS ⬇️⬇️⬇️ FOR THE ROAD AHEAD

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Gabrien Gregory @gabriengregory.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

I’m extremely grateful to have been a small part of the Biden era in American history. Mr. President, thank you for upholding our belief that all Americans are equal & everyone deserves a fair shot. Thank you for protecting the soul of our nation. Thank you for supporting our troops. 🇺🇸

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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

“Although I inherited the worst economic crisis in decades with unemployment above 6% when I took office, we’ve had the lowest average unemployment rate of any administration in 50 years with unemployment at 4.1% as I leave,” - President Biden News flash: Trump had nothing to do with any of this

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Larry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Former CA First Lady @mariashriver.bsky.social has compiled this vetted list of charities helping those impacted by the Southern California fires including CA Community Fdn, World Food Kitchen, Pasadena Humane Society & more www.today.com/news/climate...

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How to help people impacted by the California fires

Here is a list of organizations vetted and approved by NBC News.

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Marlene Robertson🍁🇨🇦 @marlenerobertson.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Tonight on MSNBC, Eric Swalwell suggested that we not chase every ball Trump throws.” Sound advice.

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Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 09/01/2025

🥹 What a beautiful message of love from our FLOTUS & POTUS. 🥰 “Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter had a love story for the ages. We miss them both dearly, but take comfort knowing they are reunited once again. To the entire Carter family, thank you for sharing them with America and the world.” ❤️❤️❤️

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Puff the Magic Hater @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Pasadena Humane has seen an influx of over 300 animals due to the fires. People lined up down the block to drop off beloved pets they could not take with them when they fled their homes. Some animals arrived with burns and injuries and are being treated. Donations and fosters are needed NOW.

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Eaton Canyon Fire Update - Pasadena Humane

Update as of 6:30 pm on January 8: We have taken in over 300 animals due to evacuations and have staff and volunteers working nonstop to help with their care. […]

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Liz Cheney @lizcheney.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

My response to Donald Trump’s efforts to block the Special Counsel from issuing his final report:

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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Every single American who voted for Donald Trump needs to watch this. Repost this if you see the difference.

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Jeff Sharlet @jeffsharlet.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Today is *not* a “peaceful transfer of power.” It’s the completion of a violent coup attempt that began this morning four years ago. Yes, Trump won the ‘24 election; but he was only able to run because we failed to fully confront the fact of that violent coup attempt.

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Happy insurrection day to those who celebrate (by celebrate, I mean recognize it for what it was and are happy we are still a republic. )

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

If you try to steal a loaf of bread, and hurt no one in the process, America will throw you in prison. If you try to steal an election, and hurt lots of people in the process, America with throw you a party, give you its most prestigious job, and millions of dollars to squander on your vulgarity.

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SarahBCalif @sarahbca.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

I have my Kamala Won flag fashioned with weapons, my flak jacket, walkie-talkie, and bear spray. I’m ready to storm the Capitol and smear my feces on the walls tomorrow to Stop The Steal. Said no sane democrat ever because we’re not in a cult.

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Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

In @jonathanweisman.bsky.social's magnum opus about Dems and the working class, it's at the end that you get the full truth about 2024: Biden-Harris ran the most pro-worker administration in decades, but voters blamed them for inflation anyway. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/04/u...

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 16/20 #BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #ReadBannedBooks

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 20/12/2024

We were seeing a 98% drop in exposure over on Twitter. The censorship was so extreme we thought it best to start over somewhere else. We chose Bluesky. Help us gain our following back Follow Retweet Repeat Join the park side @altyellonatpark.org

Black wolf looking straight at the camera. Pine forest behind. Yellow eyes.

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers 15/20 #BookSky💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #ReadBannedBooks

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Lori Smith Erickson @lorierickson.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

The unexpected thing I dislike about middle age is that I’m no longer able to complain about a tough day at work because what I get back is not support but encouragement bordering on nagging to “just retire”.

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LeonAcord @leonacord.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Imagine if other companies worked like health insurance. You spend $100 at Amazon on some books. Amazon takes your money, then says you don't really need those books.

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