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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
I’m a registered Democrat, but their lack of effort on behalf of the American people has me furious. Is there any viable third party out there? I don’t want to vote to Democrats or Republicans.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 18/06/2025
I’m Abigail Spanberger. I grew up walking the halls of J.R. Tucker High School. I spent years as a CIA case officer, a Congresswoman, and now, I’m running to be Virginia’s next Governor. Watch our first TV and Digital ad of the general election:
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alec karakatsanis @equalityalec.bsky.social · 15/06/2025
THREAD: The assassinations in Minnesota highlight a dirty secret hardly ever mentioned in the news: U.S. has 1.1 million private police officers. There is an unprecedented footprint of privately organized violence that is doing all sorts of things most people have no idea about.
news story about how the MN shooter and wife operate a private armed security company.
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Stay peaceful! But if you have the opportunity to rip off their masks and photograph them, do it. They will try to make nationwide peaceful protests look like a bunch of violent anarchists are trying to destroy the country, and clips of anything burning will be played on endless loops by the media.
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Paris Marx @parismarx.com · 12/06/2025
Elon Musk gutted the federal government, dismantled key institutions, and cut off food and medicine to some of the poorest people on the planet. By leaving DOGE, he’s trying to restore his reputation and rescue his struggling businesses. He should never be allowed to recover.
disconnect.blog
Elon Musk’s reputation must be beyond rehabilitation
It's time to end the myth of his genius once and for all
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
"They had Mexican flags!!! People should only be allowed to to have the Stars and Stripes, not flags of a countries we were once at war with!!! They should be arrested for this!!!"
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
ICE causing fires from their own tear gas and flash grenades, don’t get it twisted. They’re the ones causing damages to cities.
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
A real life American Hero... not hiding behind a mask. I bet soon we will know his name. We salute you brother for your civil courage and the eloquence.
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5nark Twain @5narktwain.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
bsky.app/profile/5nar...
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Robert Saint Lawrence @robertsaintlawrence.bandcamp.com · 09/06/2025
LAPD when they think no one’s looking
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 18/05/2025
I’m Abigail Spanberger. I grew up in Virginia and was raised by a nurse and a law enforcement officer. Service runs deep in my family — and it’s guided every step of my journey, from the CIA to Congress. Now I’m running for Governor to keep putting Virginia families first.
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
EXCLUSIVE: We dug up a video of Donald Trump trashing Qatar in 2017 calling them “funders of terrorism.” I’m sure he would hate if this clip changed their mind to give him a $400 million plane - so definitely don’t repost it.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 02/05/2025
Virginia, early voting in the primary is officially underway! While you won’t see my name on your ballot until November 4th, now is the time to make your voices heard for candidates up and down the ballot.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 01/05/2025
Missed a spot
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 01/05/2025
As the daughter and granddaughter of Veterans, I know the sacrifices Virginia’s servicemembers make. I’ll always stand up for our military families — especially as the Trump Admin targets the VA, threatening care for those who’ve served. #MilitaryAppreciationMonth
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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
How Libraries Are Faring Under the Trump Administration Amid Detrimental Funding Cuts twp.ai/4ilxfz
twp.ai
time.com
How Libraries are Faring under Trump 
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All The Right Movies @alltherightmovies.com · 13/04/2025
SHAUN OF THE DEAD was released 21 years ago this week. Acclaimed as one of the great British comedies and the first part in Edgar Wright’s Cornetto Trilogy, the behind-the-scenes story is a slice of Fried Gold… 1/38
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Warren County Board of Supervisors has instigated a hostile takeover of the Samuels Public Library and are doing slash and burn policies to force their standards on the community that uses the library. Can a governor intervene on the citizenry’s behalf in a county matter?
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
Mail them to the Secretary of the Navy with a letter explaining why you are returning them. I do thank you for your service to our country ♥️
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
I want one and I’m a cat person 😻
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 05/04/2025
Minnesota lost a legend yesterday in wildlife photographer Jim Brandenburg. Gwen and I are sending our love to his family. Here’s his photo ‘Chased by the Light’ taken in Ely.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 28/03/2025
The Youngkin-Sears administration has proposed cuts to investments in Virginia’s school support staff. As Governor, I’ll work to make sure our schools have the staff they need to make sure every student — no matter their zip code — can succeed.
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Rachel Vindman @natsechobbyist.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
In this interview Schumer says he agrees with Trump’s decision to pull $400 million from Columbia. A university in his own state. And he’s unconcerned about the unlawful arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, one of his constituents. He is a traitor who needs to resign.
nytimes.com
‘The Interview’: Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat
The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 16/03/2025
If there's one thing I hear everywhere I go in Virginia, it's that the cost of living is too high. You shouldn't have to choose between paying rent or buying groceries for the week. As Governor, I'll do everything in my power to make sure you don't have to make that choice.
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Alexander S. Vindman @avindman.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Enjoyed this pod with Lincoln Project’s @therickwilson.bsky.social and @kenharbaugh.bsky.social discussing current events and lessons from research for my new book, The Folly of Realism: How the West Deceived Itself About Russia and Betrayed Ukraine youtube.com/watch?v=YkJK...
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"Slava Ukraini!" and How America Can't Be Trusted RN
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
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Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 10/03/2025
Trump’s tariffs could cost Virginia an estimated $2 billion—and for what? To help Trump pay for massive tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans! I won’t let them go into effect without a fight. www.axios.com/local/richmo...
axios.com
How Trump's tariffs will impact Virginians
They might cost Virginia over $2.1 billion annually, raising prices on food, clothes, cars and more.
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Congressman Eugene Vindman @repvindman.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
⏰ Virginia: Daylight Savings Time begins TOMORROW. Make sure you remember to move your clocks forward an hour. Enjoy the extra hour of sunshine!
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#TuckFrump @realtuckfrumper.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Bengals Close to Re-Signing Star Offensive Weapon
newsweek.com
Bengals Close to Re-Signing Star Offensive Weapon
The Cincinnati Bengals are close to re-signing one of their star offensive players.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
Posted by @vatniksoup.bsky.social on another platform.
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CALL TO ACTIVISM @calltoactivism.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell. This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
I would not attend.
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
That’s what we need, more rich assholes.
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
This is how a constituent was treated by Congressperson Ben Cline’s local office when asking about his lack of town halls. www.facebook.com/share/15mjvW...
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Redirecting...
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 21/02/2025
I’m telling you @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, please watch this. This is the energy. Not egg prices and book tours and strongly worded letters. It’s time to take the gloves off.
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Congressman Eugene Vindman @repvindman.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
I was sent to Washington to deliver results for Virginians — and that’s exactly what I’m doing. Thank you to everyone who shared their stories at my first town hall. These conversations help me advocate on your behalf. 🗞️ Washington Post:
washingtonpost.com
Analysis | Inside a town hall in a battleground district
In today’s edition … Senate Republicans scramble to respond to Trump’s attacks on Zelensky.
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
They tried before asshole was elected.
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Adam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
For folks in DC with animal pals
To our federal government employee/contractor community:  



We understand more than most that accidents and emergencies have a way of happening at the worst possible time.  



For federal government employees/contractors who have lost their jobs during the downsizing of the federal government workforce, starting tomorrow we are waiving our emergency exam fee, non-routine primary care exam fee (sick visit), and offering extended payment options on all services.  



As always, if you think your pet is having a medical emergency, take him or her to the nearest emergency facility. If you are unsure whether or not your pet needs to be seen, please give us a call at 202-363-7300.  We are available 24-hours a day to help assist you in your decision.  



Sincerely,



Your Friends at Friendship Hospital for Animals
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Alexander S. Vindman @avindman.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
Going live to talk geopolitics. www.youtube.com/live/lng90TF...
youtube.com
On the Line with VoteVets -- The Fight is Now!
YouTube video by VoteVets
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Russia
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 06/02/2025
President Trump’s games have real consequences for Virginians. Because he threatened a funding freeze, several community health centers have now lost access to federal grant dollars. Patients arriving for appointments are being met with “closed” signs. That's unacceptable.
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Virginia community health centers close over federal funding access
Despite pause on federal funding freeze, centers unable to access grants
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Malcolm Nance, Leading Resister @malcolmnance.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
West Point- White Supremacy is now the official policy of the USMA
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LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 05/02/2025
THIS is what fighting back looks like! 👏 Democrats are planning to hold the Senate floor all night tonight to try and stop the confirmation of Project 2025 architect and OMB nominee Russell Vought. REPOST if you support their efforts!
huffpost.com
Democrats To Hold Senate Floor All Night To Oppose Trump’s OMB Nominee
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Orlith @orlith.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Fuck Mitch
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 29/01/2025
….researchers were told their research may not receive funding, teachers in Head Start programs worried their classrooms would close to their youngest students, and school districts questioned whether they could feed hungry students. This hurts Virginians — and it’s no way to govern
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 29/01/2025
The last 24 hours have been filled with chaos for Virginians in every corner of the Commonwealth — as local police departments received notifications from DOJ that their grants were paused…
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 29/01/2025
While a federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump’s mandated pause of all federal aid, the fact that the Trump Administration would throw our communities into chaos is unacceptable.
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Jay Willis @jaywillis.net · 29/01/2025
Hearing from federal employees tonight who are getting messages via their agency’s emergency notification system, which is usually reserved for snow-related office closures, that’s like DO NOT RESPOND TO THAT EMAIL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, WE HAVE NO IDEA IF ANY OF THOSE PROMISES ARE REAL
02/03 ESPOND TO THIS EMAIL UNTIL WE HAVE RECEIVED FURTHER GUIDANCE FROM MAIN
JUSTICE SO THAT WE CAN VERIFY ITS AUTHENTICITY.
FOLLOWING TH
01/03 Good Evening All,
You may have received or heard about an email from
"hr@opm.gov" regarding
"Deferred Resignation."
PLEASE NOT R
03/03 E EMAIL'S INSTRUCTIONS
MAY HAVE SERIOUS IMPLICATIONS FOR YOUR PENSION.
We will update you when we have more information.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 28/01/2025
I'm glad to see the Virginia Senate pass legislation to protect the right to contraception for all Virginians. At a time when women's reproductive freedoms are under attack, no politician should be opposed to supporting such basic protections.
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