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The Weeknight on MS NOW @weeknightmsnow.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Senate Republicans just failed at their hail mary attempt to pass any legislation that might curry favor with voters ahead of the midterm elections. @baldwin.senate.gov joins the table, after Democrats successfully blocked two of their deceptively messaged bills.

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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 30/09/2026

Under Governor Newsom, California has counted more than 3.5 million acres of conserved land and coastal waters since 2022 — an area LARGER THAN Rhode Island and Delaware COMBINED! Learn more! 🔗 www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/29/a...

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 22h

URGENT: Trump is trying to sabotage the midterms. It's up to all of us to make sure he doesn't succeed. No Kings is gearing up for the LARGEST election protection and early vote activations in US history. Get trained up tomorrow night with #NoKings. RSVP: www.mobilize.us/noki...

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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 22h

BREAKING: @governor.ca.gov Gavin Newsom just signed a NEW LAW SUPPORTING LOCAL PRESS with key funding available to all type of media — announced at a time of ongoing attacks on the First Amendment by the Trump Administration!

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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 22h

NEW: @governor.ca.gov signed a law updating CA’s antitrust and consumer protection laws to curb monopolies It cracks down on anti-competitive conduct, expands opportunities for entrepreneurs and workers, and gives the AG and DAs new authority to combat monopolies while protecting small businesses

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 22h

Will you be tuning in tonight? #TeamBecerra

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Connect with Jacob Soboroff @connectwithjacob.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Donald Trump realllllly likes Les Misérables — you know, the musical about justice, redemption, and revolution against an oppressive social, political, and economic system… Maybe he just sees a little of himself in the innkeeper. 🤷‍♂️ @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social

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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 22h

NEW: @governor.ca.gov just signed a law turning vacant storefronts into pop-up business opportunities! This new bill require cities to create a new permit that allows pop-ups to operate in vacant stores for up to 120 days, helping to drive up foot traffic and expand opportunities

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 22h

We're now requiring human review before AI-driven firings, transparency when AI leads to layoffs, and new protections against workplace surveillance. California is putting people at the center of this conversation.

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California’s nation-leading AI framework just got stronger, Governor Newsom signs more first-in-the-nation worker protections and more | Governor of California

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 22h

AI should expand opportunity, not come at the expense of workers. That's why I just signed first-in-the-nation laws to protect California workers as businesses adopt AI.

Governor Newsom signs new, first-in-the-nation protections for California workers, creating stronger safeguards for AI involvement in healthcare and building stronger trust and transparency for people using AI.

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

California AG Bonta on Trump potentially taking extraordinary measures to seize control of the elections in November: "We think it’s limitless what he will try and what he is capable of." www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMRE...

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‘LIMITLESS’: AG Bonta preps for Trump-induced midterms chaos

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Texan Dems I met this weekend are feeling pretty pumped about November. youtu.be/s57mX6w-sYE?...

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Could Dems take the Texas Senate for the first time in DECADES?

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Polls show *Kansas* Democratic Senate nominee Rev. Adam Hamilton neck and neck with incumbent Senator Roger Marshall. Hamilton says “people are coming up to me and they’re saying ‘I’ve never voted for a Democrat before I’m voting for you.” youtu.be/FCaavBtMM4U?...

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GOP Candidates Break with Trump as Kansas Senate Race Becomes a Race to Watch

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

this weekend I learned that in Texas, sharing is caring. 🤠

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Senate Democrats @democrats.senate.gov · 28/09/2026

Trumps war in Iran and tariff taxes, enabled by Republicans in Congress, have raised costs. The American people are struggling. Republicans and Trump don't have an answer. Via @captmarkkelly.bsky.social

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 27/09/2026

The next No Kings is right around the corner! Find (or organize) your local event to drive unprecedented early voting and recruit volunteers to help protect our elections: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

(around a map showing the more than 1,000 events planned for the next No Kings on October 17) NO KINGS
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE EARLY!

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Meet the final three Democrats we’re proud to endorse for State Assembly: ⭐️ AD-72 Chris Kluwe ⭐️ AD-74 Sergio Farias ⭐️ AD-76 Dr. Darshana Patel Follow along as we continue highlighting the Democrats we’ve endorsed and the leaders on your ballot this November!

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Inflation is at a three-year high, and it's squeezing working families dry. Meanwhile, Republicans in Congress are doing nothing to solve the problem. This November, California Democrats are going to show them how to get the job done.

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A new LA Times poll once again shows California voters are overwhelmingly looking to Democrats to solve the affordability crisis. AND it shows Xavier Becerra with a 25-point lead over his opponent in the race for governor. www.latimes.com/california/s...

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High cost of living tops voter concerns, Becerra remains front-runner in governor's race, new poll shows

As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state’s entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll.

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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It was a busy week, and a lot of important things happened all at once. Get caught up on anything you missed—links to all of this week’s Civil Discourse columns are here. joycevance.substack.com/p/the-sunday...

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The Sunday Morning Wrap-Up

Here’s the highlight reel of last week’s posts and events.

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Democrats of all ages are organizing to take back the House. Huge thanks to the California Young Democrats for joining us in Merced to support Adam Gray for Congress. 💙

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 27/09/2026

"As a lawyer, I almost have to thank him, because he makes the job of lawyers very easy when it comes to doing something that typically has been considered difficult, which is proving motive." trib.al/XPyu6Mm

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Transcript: Trump Press Ban Backfires as Leaks Reveal Its Dark Motive

As Trump’s effort to bar news organizations from the White House blows back on him, a defender of democracy explains why the stakes of this dustup are bigger than they might appear.

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MS NOW Public Relations @msnowcomms.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

NOW: @velshi.com is live at the big board in Texas, unpacking the history of the country’s voting system and offering a deep dive into the latest polling data.

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MS NOW Public Relations @msnowcomms.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

NOW: @chrislhayes.bsky.social is joined by voting rights activist @staceyabrams.com to reflect on the American public’s role in a healthy democracy, and more.

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Antonia Hylton @ahylton26.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Our exclusive interview on The Assignment with a legal observer in Maine who was able to unmask 2 ICE agents.

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MS NOW @ms.now · 26/09/2026

TUNE IN OCT. 3: MS NOW serves as the exclusive livestream destination for Power to the People. The sold-out festival features performances by Foo Fighters, Joan Baez, Bruce Springsteen and more. Visit ms.now/powertothepeople & hit “notify me” to set up a reminder!

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MS NOW LIVE EXCLUSIVE: "POWER TO THE PEOPLE" with Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Tom Morello and more!

MS NOW is the EXCLUSIVE streamer for “Power To The People” - a cele...

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

House Democrats are pulling Republicans across the aisle to oppose Trump’s war of choice in Iran. Working families are speaking out about the cost of the war, and it's getting people’s attention. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...

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House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval

It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

WATCH: With backlash to Trump, GOP infighting and a $100 million attack campaign falling flat, Chris Hayes breaks down why deep-red races from Kansas to Texas are suddenly in play.

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‘Every man for himself’: Republicans suddenly sweating races in deep-red states

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California Democrats @cademocrats.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We’re shining a spotlight on three Democrats who are stepping up to lead and keep California moving forward. Follow along as we continue introducing our endorsed Democrats and highlighting the leaders who will be on your ballot this November!

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All In with Chris Hayes @allinwithchris.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The White House released new ads promoting Trump—and they’re paid for by the U.S. government. “The whole thing is weird,” says Chris Hayes.

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‘What the hell?’: Your tax dollars just paid for a 'PSA' praising Trump

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 25/09/2026

Millions of Americans will take action on October 17 to make it clear to the regime that we won’t sit by while they threaten to sabotage the midterms. Join a No Kings event to drive massive early voting and recruit tons of volunteers to help protect our elections: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i...

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

made it to Texas. see you tomorrow morning on @connectwithjacob.bsky.social.

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 26/09/2026

The CFPB has been a critical resource for families and working Americans for over a decade—standing up for consumers taken advantage of by big banks, debt collectors, and credit reporting companies. At CA DOJ, we’ll continue to fight for the vital agencies that protect our consumers & communities.

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Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Final Win in CFPB Funding Lawsuit, Consumer Protection Agency Must Remain Lawfully Funded

Court calls federal government’s attempt to starve CFPB of funding a “transparent display of partisanship” OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated a decision by the U.S. Distr...

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AG Rob Bonta @agrobbonta.oag.ca.gov · 26/09/2026

NEWS: We’ve secured a final win ordering the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to operate as Congress intended—lawfully funded & able to work so consumers have access to fair, transparent, & competitive markets. Amid an affordability crisis, today’s win is great news for families across the U.S.

Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Final Win in CFPB Funding Lawsuit, Consumer Protection Agency Must Remain Lawfully Funded

“Especially amid a crisis of affordability, today’s win is great news for families across the United States.”

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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A child in Abilene wakes up at night thinking it’s morning because a giant data center lights his bedroom window. Ken Paxton has taken half a million dollars from data center interests. Texans shouldn’t sacrifice their homes so Paxton’s donors can cash in. #TrumpsCorruptCongress

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Michael McFaul @mcfaulmike.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Why does Trump like Xi and Putin so much and despise our democratic allies so much? Thoughts? Theories?

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Joaquin Castro @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Pedro Mendoza Chavez was caught up in ICE’s dragnet in San Antonio, leaving him hospitalized with a head injury that required stitches. His wife has no idea where he is and has not been able to speak with him. My office is in contact with his family, and we will continue monitoring his case.

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 26/09/2026

An overlooked DOJ document argues that nothing should stand in the way of AI companies—not even copyright laws, Alex Reisner reports:

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America’s Hypocritical Take on Intellectual Property

An overlooked DOJ document argues that copyright suits against AI companies should be widely dismissed.

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