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Mark Pekala

@markpekala.bsky.social
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Former U.S. Ambassador, Michigan Wolverine, husband, and father (definitely not in that order).

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 12h
Mike Rogers has the audacity to lie to you about his plan like he didn't vote 4 times to stop you from getting cheaper medication from Canada, take $1M from Big Pharma, and vote 19 times to keep prescription drug prices higher. GTFOH.
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Sukie 💙🇺🇸🇺🇦🌊 @froggybottompond.bsky.social · 12h
''I'd like to go ahead and solve it. The Atlanta Hawks.''
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Subscribe to Radio Free America (link in bio) @kleinman.bsky.social · 15h
SEN. ERIC SCHMITT: Do these texts not prove that a shrimp fried this rice?
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National Security Leaders for America @nslforamerica.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NSL4A is proud to endorse Bob Brooks for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District and Janelle Stelson for Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District in the 2026 election. Learn more about why we selected these candidates: nsl4a2026endorsements.substack.com/p/nsl4a-penn...
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Paul Blumenthal @paulblumenthal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
When you're a former Senate chief of staff witnessing one of the great staff fuck-ups of all time
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Edward Swaine @edswaine.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
don't know if it was a hawk, but a very large bird just picked up the corpse of a staffer
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Third Act Michigan @third-act-michigan.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Vote as soon as you possibly can.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I am proud to be endorsed by the Detroit Free Press. We are building a movement here in Mid-Michigan to fight for the basics we deserve — good healthcare, good housing, and a future we can all afford.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Mike Rogers is a corporate sellout who moves back to Michigan every few years to run for office to take another swing at the revolving door of corporate politics.
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The Volatile Mermaid @ohnoshetwitnt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Maybe we should stop treating every announcement he makes like actual news.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Is there anything Peyton Manning won’t hawk?
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Yesterday, veterans in my district gathered to protest Trump’s war in Iran. This illegal war, voted for by Tom Barrett, is raising gas and grocery prices, while our VA funding is being cut. We need to put a stop to this stupid war and bring that money home to Michigan.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Leonid Brezhnev
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Why do you have to “dial up” a play? Can’t you just call a play?
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Mike Rogers' estimated net worth in 2013: $380,000 Mike Rogers' estimated net worth in 2026: $14,600,000 He cashed in and sold out Michiganders.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Leonid Brezhnev angrily pointing at a boozy hunting party.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Really? The City of LIGHTS? The author, the early readers, and the editors let this go by? Really? My god. #booksky
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
It was an honor to speak at Reproductive Freedom for All’s event in Lansing last night, standing alongside so many Michiganders fighting to protect access to healthcare and to keep healthcare decisions between you and your doctor.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 24/09/2026
Embarrassment on the world stage
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
An extremely dapper Leonid Brezhnev smiling and smoking a cigarette.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 23/09/2026
The challenges facing our cities may span borders, but so do the ideas that can solve them.
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Walter Chaw @mangiotto.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Trans rights are human rights. The fuck are we even doing here?
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In Otter News @in-otter-news.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Steve and Brad are obviously going to cause trouble today. Just look at them.
Visual scene: A naturalistic wildlife photograph of Steve the otter and a companion—two sleek, wet-furred brown otters—emerging from between large rocks onto a dirt and leaf-strewn ground.  
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UC San Diego @ucsandiego.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
UC San Diego is the nation’s No. 6 public university for the fourth consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report. We also ranked No. 8 in undergraduate AI, No. 12 in undergraduate Econ and No. 19 in innovation: bit.ly/4h72gDp #UCSanDiego #UCSD
Geisel Library at UC San Diego is prominently displayed at dusk with the text, "#6 Best Public University, U.S. News & World Report." UC San Diego logo is at the bottom right.
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
America makes a promise to its veterans. Trump’s cuts to the VA and restricted access to benefits are breaking that promise. Last week, I spoke with veterans about what they need from their next representative. In Congress, I will work to honor the promise made to our veterans.
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UC Santa Barbara @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#UCSB is a top university in U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings 🏆🎉 The campus earned 11 high-ranking spots across multiple categories in the publication's latest annual assessment, including No. 14 among all U.S. public institutions.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A young, dignified Leonid Brezhnev standing with his hands folded.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21/09/2026
it's JD's first day at standing school (Kent Nishimura/Pool via Getty)
pic of JD standing while talking to reporters on an airport tarmac looking off balance and a bit like 3 kids in a suit
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Amy Sommers 李雅美 @amysommers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
National Security Leaders for America endorses @carmelaconroy509.bsky.social for WA05. They note her commitment to constitutional governance & the current officeholder’s absence of the same. Baumgartner favors political violence: nsl4a2026endorsements.substack.com/p/camela-con... #VoteConroy
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Camela Conroy (D)
Washington Congressional District 05 | Challenger
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A jovial Leonid Brezhnev waving.
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William Lawrence @wewill2026.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Tom Barrett has never held a town hall in MI-07, let alone in his home town, Charlotte. Yesterday, I heard from residents there about issues that matter to them. In Congress, I will hold town halls at least quarterly. But I’ll be in the community much more, working with you for a better future.
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Luca @lucagalletti.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Still holds up today #MontyPython1975 IG: @thecinevoidclub www.instagram.com/thecinevoidc...
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Leonid Brezhnev balancing his hunting rifle on a downed log, holstered pistol on his hip.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Leonid Brezhnev and Andrei Gromyko laying a wreath on a grave.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
go.abdulforsenate.com/phonebank?r=...
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Phonebank Hub - Abdul for Senate
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Third Act Maryland @thirdactmd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Third Act Maryland proudly endorses Lara Westdorp for Senate! No one is more relentless in fighting to rein in data centers in Frederick County. And Lara has worked tirelessly to advance equal treatment for all residents in Frederick County. Volunteer for Lara: tinyurl.com/WestdorpVol
Circular photo of Lara Westdorp set against a blue and white background. Text above the photo reads Third Act Maryland proudly endorses Lara Westdorp for Senate, District 4! The Third Act Maryland logo appears in the lower right corner.
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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I don’t know, if were at a concert, Macklemore saying “Free Palestine“ would be much less disturbing to me than Ed Sheeran saying, “Gonna play some of my songs for you right now.”
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Hourly Cosmos @hourlycosmos.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Cassini WAC Saturn Storm Obs 85155 - From Ian Regan - flic.kr/p/jRD1HW
November 27, 2013
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Leonid Brezhnev surrounded by Young Pioneers.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Leonid Brezhnev, sporting seven medals, waving atop the Lenin Mausoleum.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Corporations are not people. Their money is not speech. They should not be able to buy politicians. End Citizens United.
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Tim Dickinson @timdickinson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Florida Man misses Michigan Senate debate
Abdul El Sayed debates an empty podium as Mike Rogers i guess skipped this debate?
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
A dignified Leonid Brezhnev with two medals on his chest.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
One thing we’ve learned over the past few years is that a lot of people have bingo cards.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Mike Rogers helped architect legislation to EXPAND the opioid epidemic. Why? He took money from big pharma. Corporate, captured, and cowardly.
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Mark Pekala @markpekala.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Leonid Brezhnev pointing his finger during a hunting party.
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UC Santa Barbara @ucsantabarbara.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Six #UCSB junior faculty members have been selected for 2026 NSF CAREER awards, one of NSF’s most prestigious awards, given "in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education." 🏆 Full story: ow.ly/of9M50ZMKxp
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Six UCSB junior faculty members selected to receive 2026 NSF CAREER awards
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