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LSleffel

@lsleffel3003.bsky.social

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Spend too much time reading about politics online. Mystery and science fiction fan. ME/CFS since 1984. Covid vaccine made me even more sick. Hardly go anywhere in public,

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18h

I guess the point is that Roger Marshall wants to keep this story in the news cycle as long as possible. Nice work.

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 16h

I don’t think the U.S. attacked Iran so that the U.S. Navy could provide constant, costly escort to tankers to get some oil out of the Gulf but much less than before the war. That does not strike me as an achievement, nor sustainable, and I don’t know why it warrants praise.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 14h

Jack Smith defends his team of prosecutors: "I'm extremely proud to have worked with them, and the fact that they have been targeted illegally, lost their jobs illegally, and had their lives turned upside down by this Department of Justice is an outrage."

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Ryan Goodman @rgoodlaw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How clear is it that Trump's taxpayer funded ads are illegal? I explain why it is 10/10 clear. Senate in passing the law: Ban is designed to stop public funds used for "glorification" of an individual official. GAO: funds can not be used for "self-aggrandizement" nor partisan political purposes.

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 17h

Trump Crimes on Our Dime. "After six years of Trump’s flagrant corruption, it shouldn’t surprise us that he’s diverting public funds to boost himself and his party. It’s just another legal and moral line he thinks he can cross with impunity." www.thebulwark.com/p/congratula...

Congratulations, You’re a Trump Campaign Donor

Your tax dollars are funding his TV ads. And the White House says you should be proud to pay.

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Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · 16h

Last night Trump filed his DC Circuit appeal seeking to rename the Kennedy Center. "[W]ithout appropriate recognition [for Trump], the Kennedy Center will" continue its "race toward physical & financial ruin. The stakes are existential." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

In short, without appropriate recognition, the Kennedy Center will be
back where it was at the beginning-a financially insolvent facility and a
decrepit, dilapidated, crumbling building, that is bleeding hundreds of millions of dollars in losses and that continues to race toward physical and financial ruin.
The stakes are existential.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 15h

All of the miseries we are experiencing right now would never have happened if enough Republican senators truly loved their country. trib.al/KQweNCq

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Helen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 15h

On today's brief, Hamilton has dropped off but Brett Shumate and Brantley Mayers continue. I think these lawyers should be remembered.

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@NewsJennifer (Jennifer Schulze) @newsjennifer.bsky.social · 15h

"...just go talk to people at the grocery store, I’m sure they’re going to tell you the same thing, that they’re just really struggling." A grocery store (or gas station) is a smart place to be for the news media and politicians alike. That is where life in America gets real, real fast.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 15h

We’re thrilled that @angieforfl.bsky.social can stop by to discuss her people-powered campaign! Join us to chat about how we can all help this state legislator, community organizer, small business owner, and mother of five flip a Senate seat in Florida: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

(above images of Angie Nixon, Leah Greenberg, and Ezra Levin) WHAT’S THE PLAN?
with Leah Greenberg & Ezra Levin

THURSDAY, OCT. 1
3PM ET / 12PM PT

WITH SPECIAL GUEST
ANGIE NIXON
US SENATE, FLORIDA

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Phil Williams @philinvestigates.com · 28/09/2026

Three national retailers—Target, Amazon, and Books-A-Million—have hosted dozens of titles from Antelope Hill Publishing, an entity designated by hate-group monitors as a primary distributor of racist and antisemitic books. 1/ www.confrontthehate.com/p/exclusive-...

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SPECIAL REPORT: How a Neo-Nazi Publisher Exploited Target, Amazon, and Books-A-Million

Following an inquiry by ConfrontTheHate.com, Target quickly removed an extremist publisher's catalog—while Amazon and Books-A-Million keep titles active for now.

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 13h

You don’t have to have a law degree to know that Trump's recent taxpayer funded ads are illegal. But why is he running them? Some thoughts... ⬇️ robertreich.substack.com/p/why-is-t…

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Standing Together @standing-together.bsky.social · 15h

When Israeli settlers can besiege a Palestinian family, drive them from their home, block their court-ordered return, and face no consequences, that is not a breakdown of state policy, it is state policy. And that’s called ethnic cleansing.

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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 15h

Protecting child predators, facilitating extra-judicial murders, jacking up everyone's prices through tariffs and military misadventures all so that Donald Trump can get rich and he doesn't yell at you is a hell of a closing message. But totally on brand for Mr. Johnson.

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Ron Skolnik @ronskolnik.bsky.social · 15h

Last month, Maariv reported that senior Israeli military brass fears that Netanyahu is "looking for a pretext to postpone or disrupt the elections". The sources said the IDF wouldn't allow him to start a new unnecessary war. www.jpost.com/israel-news/...

Benjamin Netanyahu: Israel's enemies may attack in the run up to the election | The Jerusalem Post

Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot called on the prime minister to brief opposition head Yair Lapid on the matter, "to ensure it is a genuine threat, rather than a political maneuver."

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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 16h

Israel’s attorney general Gali Baharav-Miara has urged the Israeli Supreme Court to approve the disqualification of Sami Abu Shehadeh, head of the National Democratic Assembly, from running in the upcoming elections. The move follows the Central Elections Committee’s decision to ban Abu Shehadeh

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 15h

3 little words: cease and desist! The WH is using JMSN’s music in campaign-style ads without permission that they wouldn’t have gotten anyway @democracydefendersaction.org w/Ballard is proud to represent JMSN, demanding immediate end to ads using his music & a written account of every airing -TN

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JMSN, "Love Me" Artist, Demands White House Stop Using His Music in Its Political Ads

Attorneys for Christian Berishaj, who performs as JMSN, last night sent a cease-and-desist letter to White House Chief o

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rev. howard arson @theophite.bsky.social · 23h

these guys don't know how to run for a competitive office

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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 15h

1. How has MAGA Inc. raised an unprecedented amount of money? Let’s review:

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h

Warren: "This has been their argument every time -- they cut taxes and say, 'Ultimately it's really going to pay off for you.' What's happened every time? The academics study it very carefully and say, 'What really happened is the richest people got richer and everybody else got left behind.'"

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The Democratic Coalition @thedemcoalition.bsky.social · 15h

On October 17th, tell Trump "No Kings!" Find an event in your community here: www.NoKings.org #FlipCongressBlue

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15h

Almost immediately after his second term began, Trump started taking steps to try to control elections. “This is his fixation,” Marc Elias says. “This is the unifying force that holds the MAGA movement together.” They're betting you'll stop paying attention. Don't: demdock.com/3T3Owjg

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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 17h

Cardinal Robert McElroy, archbishop of Washington: We have failed to live up to the command in Deuteronomy, “you shall not violate the rights of the alien or the orphan,” and to the words on the Statue of Liberty. And so “we are losing our soul as a nation.” www.thebulwark.com/p/we-are-los...

‘We Are Losing Our Soul as a Nation’

What we saw in Springfield, Ohio.

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 15h

Trump is running political ads on your tax dollars, including a recycled one from his campaign It's against the law, & it should make everyone mad My take w/ @arimelber.bsky.social on @ms.now👇 -TN

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 15h

The GOP congressional majority last year approved dramatic cuts to Medicaid, which is the largest payer for mental health services in the country. trib.al/SmX8aWG

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Abilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 20h

I’ve walked the fields at dawn for years. The air used to hum with bees. Now it’s quieter every season. What most people never see is the scale: over 3.7 million tonnes of pesticide active ingredients poured onto the planet every year — more than double what we used in 1990.

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Democracy Defenders Action @democracydefendersaction.org · 15h

No love here 👇 Artist JMSN is demanding the Trump administration immediately cease and desist use of his song “Love Me” in political ads broadcast by the White House. We are proud to represent JMSN with Ballard Spahr LLP.

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JMSN, "Love Me" Artist, Demands White House Stop Using His Music in Its Political Ads

Attorneys for Christian Berishaj, who performs as JMSN, last night sent a cease-and-desist letter to White House Chief o

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Pianoman @pianoman12.bsky.social · 15h

Doesn't he realize that what they've been doing for the last 2 years is exactly why people want to get rid of them?

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Donna4115 @donna4115.bsky.social · 15h

When they tell you who they are-believe them. We have seen their policies and actions turn the country and the world upside down. We can no longer afford to wait! Get registered! Get your friends and family registered! Check your registration frequently! VOTE BLUE!

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Professa Murray @kalimurray.bsky.social · 15h

Whoah, buddy, I did not need to be threatened in the back of an alley this morning, while watching C-Span.

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The Contrarian @contrariannews.org · 15h

Put aside the talk of “heir apparent” when it comes to a Republican 2028 nominee. Instead, watch the returns on November 3. The worse they are for Republicans, the less the “heir apparent” talk will make sense.

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Words & Phrases: ‘Heir Apparent’ or Ballot Box Poison?

🚨 35 Days to the Midterms 🚨

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Debbie Coffee @dcoffee1.bsky.social · 15h

The average SNAP benefit is $6 per day and 80% of beneficiaries supplement their food purchases with CASH! And they obviously have to pay cash for other things they purchase! This man is full of crap.

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 15h

Wildfire crews don't take the month off, and neither do we. Trump is tearing apart the Forest Service. Close out September with a letter telling Congress to stop him: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Illegal Plan to Destroy the US Forest Service

Contact Congress today!

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 15h

For 25 years the Roadless Rule has kept bulldozers out of 45 million acres of national forest. Trump wants it gone. Let's end September with Congress drowning in letters: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

actionnetwork.org

Tell Congress: Stop Trump from destroying 45 million acres of our National forests

Contact Congress today!

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Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS @dimitridrekonja.bsky.social · 15h

Quite a home stretch message 😳. If you think things are great, vote GOP😬😬😬

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 15h

A private equity firm wants a road through Yosemite, and 20 retired park superintendents are begging Interior to say no. Stand with them. Get your letter to Congress before September's gone: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

actionnetwork.org

Tell Congress: Stop Trump’s Yosemite Giveaway

Contact Congress today!

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 15h

A federal judge had to threaten the Attorney General with contempt to pry Epstein files loose. Congress wrote the law he's dodging. Before September's out, tell them to enforce it: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Tell Congress: Demand AG Blanche release ALL of the Epstein files now

Contact Congress today!

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 15h

Mike Johnson sent the House home so nobody has to vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth until after the election. September ends tomorrow. Let's end it with their district offices buried in letters: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

actionnetwork.org

Tell Congress: Impeach Pete Hegseth

Contact Congress today!

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Norm Ornstein @normornstein.bsky.social · 15h

Powerful. And a reminder that Trump lickspittle judges on the DC circuit have carried his water. Remember, especially if and when he tries to pick one of them for the Supreme Court

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 15h

They're arguing that the Trump name is so valuable it alone will pull the Kennedy Center back to financial success and (gestures broadly) what the fuck are you talking about?

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Ben Alpers @benalpers.bsky.social · 15h

Democrats do not only need to "go all in" on higher education. The party needs a genuine reset on its understanding of it. The last three Democratic administrations contributed to creating the crisis that higher ed is facing today.

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Daniel Knowles @dlknowles.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I struggled to finish reading this important and horrifying reporting www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

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The Babies Left Behind in America

The United States is deporting parents without their children, creating a whole new family-separation crisis.

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David A. Graham @dgraham.bsky.social · 15h

This is not what I want for my kids and I doubt it's what most other parents want, either.

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Mona Burns @monaburns.bsky.social · 15h

Pay attention guys And spread the word ..

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Larry Party @tickleparty.bsky.social · 14h

Yes, but you see after 2 hours of propaganda programming, they have right-handed cursive lessons, and then watch a video on the bible, and then have their 1-on-1’s to get kids to narc on the parents, and then finally before leaving they have to prove they didn’t change genders.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 15h

This is not something you say if you actually like education or children

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 14h

“A few rioters” Since 2023, over 6,500 Palestinians have been displaced due to settler attacks and access restrictions in the W Bank, with 49 communities fully displaced. On top of casualties and other destruction, 88,000 trees and saplings have been damaged. Full map: ochaopt.org/content/west...

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Laura Bassett @lebassett.bsky.social · 14h

Genuinely the worst campaign message I’ve ever seen

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The New Arab @thenewarab.bsky.social · 14h

At least 966 Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem this morning, under the protection of Israeli police The incursion took place during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, amid repeated mass settler raids on the mosque compound and restrictions on Palestinian worshippers