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Richmond Eustis @reustis.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Also fuck you very much, Polymarket, for enabling people to gamble on shit like this.
Graphics from Polymarket's account advertising that people can bet on hurricanes.
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Big John @dcbigjohn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
lol so a couple of Elon Musk's buddies want to build a headquarter their mini nuclear power plant MLM scam in Bywater. I'm sure that'll go over great with the neighbors
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Verite News @veritenews.org · 23/09/2026
Commentary: Jamie Davis can run a competitive race, but he will need to turn out Black voters in high numbers, while also attracting crossover white, rural, working-class Republican voters. ow.ly/oKjm50ZMWab
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Can Jamie Davis run a competitive Louisiana U.S. Senate campaign? - Verite News New Orleans
For Davis to do well in the November Senate election, he will need to find a way to significantly increase turnout in traditional Democratic strongholds like New Orleans.
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Melissa Paints @melissavandiver.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
If anyone in NOLA is looking to rent space in a commissary kitchen I got a friend who has one and is looking to split rent on it. He only uses it part time
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Houthis just filmed a warehouse full of US-made armor they took off Saudi-backed forces after Mocha fell. Shot on an iPhone. Such a damaging image! The coalition’s decade-long war in Yemen is ending in captured American equipment & open humiliation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 26/07/2026
Susan Collins voted with Trump 90 percent of the time in his first term and 95 percent of the time in 2025, his comeback year. Now may not be a good time for a record like that. ICYMI:
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Susan Collins Is Beatable No Matter Who Replaces Platner
Her old formula—express concern but side with Trump—is facing its toughest test yet.
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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 26/07/2026
“The famine is over! The curse be damned!! Hit the nuclear button! Mayo have won the All-Ireland!!” An all-time great sports commentary moment from Stephen Grealis and Martin McHugh on Mayo’s Midwest Radio. #gaa
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Emily (spooky) @emilyrose.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
It’s worth noting that Taco Bell identified the source before the FDA did, and promptly pulled it from their stores. The FDA didn’t even name the source until Taylor Farms outed themselves, and hasn’t issued a recall. Basically, Taco Bell is now a more reliable authority than the FDA.
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Louisiana Illuminator @lailluminator.com · 14/07/2026
Gov. Jeff Landry says Louisiana isn't as dependent on New Orleans for economic success as it once was. “New Orleans thinks they're so special,” he said. “That parish is going to operate exactly like the rest of this state." Story from @jsodonoghue.bsky.social lailluminator.com/2026/07/13/g...
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Gov. Jeff Landry: New Orleans is no longer as important to Louisiana as it once was • Louisiana Illuminator
Amid an ongoing power struggle between state Republicans and New Orleans Democrats, Gov. Jeff Landry said New Orleans is no longer as important to Louisiana’s economic success as it has been in the pa...
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Jerad Walker @jeradwalker.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
Norway defeated England in a World Cup qualifier in Oslo on September 9, 1981. Which led to this—the greatest call in sports broadcasting history. Kick rocks, Maggie Thatcher.
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Home of the Brave @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
🚨Price increases — Coming this summer to a grocery store aisle, gas station, and airfare ticket near you! We’re running this video ad as part of Home of the Brave’s new Sticker Shock Summer campaign to show the public the real price tag of the Trump administration’s agenda.
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
youtu.be/P58otkVgZ2U?...
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Louisiana Resident Calls MAGA "the Last Breath of the Confederacy"
YouTube video by The Root
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
One of the VERY FIRST things done after the Constitutional Convention in 1787 was to have the text of the new Constitution translated into Dutch and German, which were at the time the two largest non-English language spoken in the United States. Here's the National Archives making this point:
The months between signing and ratification were a busy period for the country. The proceedings of the Constitutional Convention had been kept secret, so each state needed to inform its voters of what exactly the proposed new government contained. Congress therefore directed the state legislatures to call ratification conventions in each state, with delegates specifically elected to approve or disapprove the new government.

However, this meant that each state from New Hampshire to Georgia had to receive a copy of the text, submit it to public debate, elect delegates, meet, vote, and return the results to Philadelphia. In an era where the speed of travel was limited by horseback, stagecoach, and boat, this was no quick feat. After the end of the Convention the news of the Constitution spread out in a wave, and thousands of copies were republished by local printers and distributed for debate. A flurry of newspaper articles, pamphlets, and public meetings followed, hotly debating whether the Constitution would be a good framework for a new national government.

Part of the debate and ratification process involved translation: non-negligible portions of the electorate spoke languages other than English. To reach them, the document was translated into Dutch in New York and German in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
This is amazing - @kevinolearytv 🤡 is fearmongering about Chinese agents opposing his giant Utah data center… but it’s 2 young local girls in Utah who hilariously call him (and his “dumbass hat”) out👇🏽 Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DYU074V...
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 25/03/2026
An important fact to bear in mind for *both* of tonight's specials: Registered Republicans outnumbered Democrats. #HD87: 46% R, 36% D, 18% independent #SD14: 46% R, 37% D, 17% independent This almost certainly means some Republicans are voting Dem—very worrying for the GOP.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Exactly this. 🎯
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
The reason we're here is that tens of millions of people will punch a hole in a wall if they hear someone used food stamps to buy soda but they're fine if the right-wing podcaster turned fbi director uses his taxpayer funded private jet to go party whenever he feels like it bsky.app/profile/thed...
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Cooper River Indivisible @crindivisible.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social
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Louisiana Democrats @lademos.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Congratulations to Chasity Verret Martinez on her election to represent House District 60. She was outspent 3-to-1 and still won. This is what happens when grassroots Democrats show up and organize. Proud of this win and excited to keep building power together. #LaDemos
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Greg Olear @gregolear.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
One of the best things I’ve read in a while:
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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Post from Pete Buttigieg that reads: If there was ever a moment for libertarians and conservatives to step up and join the rest of us, we’re in it. 

Americans have to unite and stop this descent from a freedom-loving nation into the kind of place where masked, militarized government agents are sent to politically noncompliant areas to roam the streets, terrorize civilians, and deploy violence with impunity.
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Minnesota Star Tribune @startribune.com · 22/01/2026
Tomorrow’s front page of the Minnesota Star Tribune: Jan. 23, 2026
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Jeff Asher @jeffasher.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Good morning, New Orleans!
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/01/2026
at some point we're gonna have to have a real conversation about why we're still paying federal taxes to a regime that isn't using them to help anyone, but instead is using them to brutalize us

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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 04/01/2026
Sen. Chris Murphy: "Donald Trump's entire foreign policy is corrupt. Russia, the Middle East, and now Venezuela is all about making money for his friends. Wall Street and the oil industry can make a lot of money off of Venezuela if they run it."
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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
My full statement on Trump’s unconstitutional military operations in Venezuela:
Trump promised peace, but has delivered war. For months, the Trump administration has escalated conflict in Venezuela with unconstitutional and illegal strikes, and lied to the American people. Now, Trump has committed the United States to running another country for the foreseeable future while Americans foot the bill for regime change. 
Today, Trump finally said the quiet part out loud. The justification for this war isn’t about stemming the flow of drugs. This is about regime change. This is about enriching oil corporations and billionaires. Congress must immediately assert its constitutional authority over American military action—the same authority Trump’s own chief of staff said he needs.
This is the worst kind of betrayal from Trump. He committed the United States to an uncertain role in South America with an indeterminate timeline. As Trump’s influence over the country and the world wanes, he is ready and willing to endanger Americans and abandon the Constitution as a last-ditch effort to hold on to power and relevancy.
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CNN @cnn.com · 16/12/2025
This year, statues of tall men clad in all black with masks drawn up to hide their faces are disrupting the serenity of a Charlotte church's Nativity scene. The figures are depicted approaching the Holy Family and the Wise Men with handcuffs as if preparing to make an arrest.
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As anti-ICE Nativity scenes spark outrage, faith leaders grapple with politics at the pulpit | CNN
As Nativity scenes depicting ICE draw attention and outrage, faith leaders are grappling with politics in religion and urging a closer reading of the Christmas story.
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DFAntastic @phillytradesman.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
lmao
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news_fuentes @andresfuentes.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Neighbors and community activists in Kenner are warning people to stay indoors while Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino and his agents patrol parts of the city in Day 4 of Operation Catahoula Crunch. The operation has many in the Latino community scared of racial profiling and harassment.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 01/12/2025
Kelly: “I've been through a lot worse in service to my country. The president and Pete Hegseth are not going to silence me.”
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NOLA.com @nolanews.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Taqueria Guerrero, a Mexican restaurant that opened in New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina, to temporarily close because of the fear in the Latin American community over immigration enforcement.
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This restaurant was a hopeful sign after Katrina. Now it's shutting down for immigration sweeps.
Taqueria Guerrero, a Mexican restaurant that opened in New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina, to temporarily close because of the fear in the Latin American community over immigration enforcement.
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Derik Queen is 20 years old.
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Brett Taylor @brett-taylor.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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Verite News @veritenews.org · 20/11/2025
‘Yes, chef’ — How New Orleans is preparing its youth for success in its hospitality industry The hospitality industry pays notoriously low wages, especially for young workers and workers of color. New Orleans has several nonprofit programs designed to help high school graduates enter the industry…
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‘Yes, chef’ — How New Orleans is preparing its youth for success in its hospitality industry
The hospitality industry pays notoriously low wages, especially for young workers and workers of color. New Orleans has several nonprofit programs designed to help high school graduates enter the industry and pursue meaningful careers.
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
www.reddit.com/r/NewOrleans...
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From the NewOrleans community on Reddit: New Orleans master list of anti-ICE links and resources
Explore this post and more from the NewOrleans community
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 05/11/2025
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students. Follow AP for live updates.
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Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
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WuTangIsForTheChildren @wutangforchildren.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Godfrey is at again….now at Union Station in DC doing his Trump impression for the troops 🤣💀
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
I have a very bad feeling about this...
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Lucas Kaplan @lucaskaplan.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Wemby INSANITY with Ruocco on the call:
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
Nussmeier probably never saw that edge rusher closing in on him through all that smoke.
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Oh yeah. www.si.com/college/tula...
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Tulane Football Unveils New Orleans Inspired City Edition Uniform and Helmet
Tulane Releases Its City Edition Unis Tulane Athletics revealed a City Edition uniform and hand-painted helmet today that Green Wave Football will wear for this
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
The world is so not ready for all this. www.cnn.com/2025/01/16/m...
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Apple is pulling its AI-generated notifications for news after generating fake headlines | CNN Business
Apple is temporarily pulling its newly introduced artificial intelligence feature that summarizes news notifications after it repeatedly sent users error-filled headlines, sparking backlash from a new...
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
What the hell? wdsu.com/article/new-...
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New Orleans financial crisis worsens, city leader fears payroll won't be met for rest of year
According to CAO Joe Threat, the city's cash-flow issues have reached a more severe level than originally anticipated.
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Kendre and McCoy out for the season, and of course there’s no clear franchise QB in next year’s draft.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 18/10/2025
If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.
"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS
You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings.
When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police.
If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries.
If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away.
If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present.
If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."
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Marta Jewson @martajewson.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
New Orleanians, RTA is free tomorrow
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
Saints DBs are giving a 10 yard cushion every play..,with Malik Nabers out.
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mattrat117.bsky.social @mattrat117.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I fucking hate that bunt call
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Strictly 4 My Navigators @lizzslockeroom.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
I get to post this today.... #FantasyFootball 🗣Give it to Kamara....
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