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rainyinportland.bsky.social @rainyinportland.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
No country that arrested librarians and booksellers was on the right side of history. But that's what's happening in Arkansas. And this is where our whole country is headed with H.R 7661 and S 4925. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social action.everylibrary.org/arkansasact372
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Arresting Librarians AND Booksellers in the United States
History has shown that arresting librarians and booksellers has never led to greater freedom or liberty.
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𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 📎 @berncomar.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
No other president in US history has been so reckless and unhinged.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
President Obama: “We pulled it off without firing a missile. We got 97% of their enriched uranium out. There’s no dispute that it worked and we didn’t have to kill a whole bunch of people or shut down the Strait of Hormuz.”
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-Max Edge- @maxedge.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Trump isn't 'planning' to cheat in the midterm elections; he's already busy at it.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
I don't know who needs to hear this, but an economy controlled by a handful of oligarchs isn't a "free market."
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Lasers, microwaves and other directed-energy weapons systems will be deployed to defend against illegal drone flights around five military bases under a Pentagon pilot program. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
stripes.com
5 US bases to get directed-energy weapons to counter drones under federal pilot program
Lasers, microwaves and other directed-energy weapons systems will be deployed to defend against illegal drone flights around five military bases.
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Just a day after the Pentagon’s release of “never-before-seen” files relating to unidentified anomalous phenomena, or UFOs, the website had drawn nearly 500 million hits, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Saturday. www.stripes.com/theaters/us/...
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Pentagon publishes first batch of declassified UFO files under new program
Initially, 162 files are being published through a new interagency effort called the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. The list goes on and on. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 05/05/2026
Codifying Roe, passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and holding members of this administration criminally accountable are important goals, but none of it sticks without Supreme Court reform.
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The U.S. stands to lose $240 billion annually in exports if it quits NATO, according to a new economic assessment that challenges the notion that the alliance is a drain on American taxpayers. www.stripes.com/theaters/eur...
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US trade would shrink sharply without NATO, study finds
The U.S. stands to lose $240 billion annually in exports if it quits NATO, according to a new economic assessment that challenges the notion that the alliance is a drain on American taxpayers.
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Matthew Kirschenbaum @mkirschenbaum.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Charlottesville used bookstore’s got game
Closeup of shelf label reading “Civil Rights or Lack Thereof”
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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
When a King and direct descendent of King George III has to remind the American government about the utmost importance of checks and balances, you know we're in deep trouble.
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Marcus SOBER 5 YEARS @papacitogordo.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Who thinks the entire GOP is treasonous?
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Dr. Manhattan @donpbenz.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The president is stupid. No, no, I mean really stupid.
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Shimanti @humanconsequences.com · 27/04/2026
Trump keeps posting that America was once the laughingstock of the world, but now that he is president, it's never been more respected. As an Aussie, I can 100% confirm that Donald Trump is a laughingstock here.
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Ian Miles Schlong @tedcruznipples.com · 26/04/2026
How are we supposed to “be nicer” to the president when he’s a disgusting pedophile pig
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
More evidence submissions for Section 4, 25th Amendment
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Dave Johnson @dcjohnson.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Do Americans know that their Vice President was in Hungary campaigning for a Putin ally to be reelected, instead of in DC during a war in which Putin is helping Iran target Americans?
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Why is the President of the United States posting Liveleak videos on official communications? He’s clearly unfit for office, and it’s the job of Congress & Cabinet to hold him accountable. Go to 5calls.org and call your representatives to demand they take action!
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Keri @keriqbaum.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
If Melania can make a speech, she can testify before Congress
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Kat Tenbarge @kattenbarge.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
When you drop a bomb on civilians, I think that’s murder. I don’t really care for any justifications. They’re people. The enormity of the loss is devastating and it’s easier for some people to look away. But for other people, that’s their family. Their children. It’s just sickening and so wrong.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Goodbye and good riddance to Pam Bondi but whoever comes next as AG will be… worse. Sigh.
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The U.S. Army Center of Military History announced plans in June to close or consolidate 29 of its 41 active-duty museums to direct more resources toward “readiness and lethality.” Those plans are now on pause.
stripes.com
Army pauses plan to close more than 20 museums
“No museums will close for now until a new plan is reviewed and approved by the Army and presented to Congress,” according to an Army statement.
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Mike Luckovich @mluckovich.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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Washington State Democrats @wadems.org · 02/04/2026
Today marks one year since Trump’s Liberation Day. To recap: WA families have paid $948 more for basic essentials because of Trump’s tariffs. WA has paid $4.3 billion in tariffs. WA has lost 3,600 manufacturing jobs.
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Indivisible North Coast Oregon @indivisible-inco.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
WAVE (Writing Activates Voter Engagement) Wednesday, April 8 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM At Astoria Public Library in downstairs media room Join a postcarding veteran next Wednesday to write postcards together. Writing with others adds to the joy. Join us!
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The Army’s 82nd Airborne Division canceled its annual All American Week festivities slated for next month after elements of the unit deployed to the Middle East in support of combat operations against Iran.
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82nd Airborne cancels annual All American Week festivities amid Iran war deployments
The week typically has a division run, competitions and other festivities that bring together current paratroopers with those who served before them.
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John Harwood @johnjharwood.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
the president of the United States is a madman seriously damaging the entire world
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Awesome trolling during trump's national address last night.
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
14th Amendment (1868): “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.” Seems pretty clear to me.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
The president of the United States doesn’t give a shit about you … even though it’s his job to.
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Guardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 30/03/2026
How Tropical Cyclone Narelle turned the sky red in Western Australia
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How Tropical Cyclone Narelle turned the sky red in Western Australia
Dry ground, iron-rich earth and strong winds combined to create an eerie dust storm that was filmed in Denham * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The skies of Shark Bay in Western Australia turned an eerie blood red before Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall, a phenomenon an expert said was caused by an iron-infused dust storm. Narelle crossed into WA on Friday, hitting the state roughly 900km north of Perth in the food bowl region. Continue reading...
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Reuters @reuters.com · 30/03/2026
Airlines face fare dilemma as fuel spike threatens travel demand reut.rs/4sA1LFa
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Airlines face fare dilemma as fuel spike threatens travel demand
Global airlines have begun to hike fares and cut capacity to cope with the sudden surge in the oil price, but the industry's ability to remain profitable may depend on whether consumers pull back on ​flying as gasoline costs threaten household budgets.
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Dr. Art Garfunky @chimpvsdog.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Mainstream journalists are abdicating their duty. Cartoonists are the real heroes of the moment.
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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Naval Air Facility Atsugi has canceled its annual Spring Festival, the third U.S. Navy installation in Japan to call off an open-base event following heightened security concerns. From Stars and Stripes' Alex Wilson:
stripes.com
Third U.S. Navy base in Japan cancels open-base spring event
NAF Atsugi has canceled its annual Spring Festival, the third U.S. Navy installation in Japan to call off an open-base event following heightened security concerns.
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Indivisible North Coast Oregon @indivisible-inco.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
#signsoffascism #indivisiblenorthcoastoregon #indivisible #indivisibleteam #nokings
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Reggie Hubbard @oreggieglobal.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
If #TrumpVotesByMail regularly, then why are he and Congressional Republicans clamoring for the SAVE Act? You can’t have it both ways. The only thing our elections need protection from is interference from politicians who know their days in power are numbered. November can’t come soon enough.
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Dave Johnson @dcjohnson.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
EXECUTIVES make decisions, not "companies." Making a "company" pay a fine is just corruption -- letting executives off the hook for what they did. Companies see fines as the cost of doing business. They hire the prosecutors after they leave "public service." www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Meta ordered to pay $375m after being found liable in child exploitation case
New Mexico hails ‘historic’ win after jury finds firm misled consumers over safety and enabled harm against users
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CAPTAIN✪AMERICA @realcapnamerica.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Trump casts a mail ballot again in Florida even as he calls the method 'cheating' www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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Trump casts a mail ballot again in Florida even as he calls the method 'cheating'
The president cast a mail ballot in an upcoming Florida special election, according to county records.
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GuitarGirlNYC @guitargirlnyc.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I hate how stupid everything is.
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Marty Taylor @realmartyt7.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
As a retired airline Captain I flew into LGA and NY airspace hundreds of times. It is some of the world’s busiest airspace. To have only one ATC in the tower at LGA is criminal negligance. Not only is the airspace crowded and chaotic, so are the ground operations. Sean Duffy’s FAA owns this 100%
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Reuters @reuters.com · 23/03/2026
UN weather agency confirms hottest decade on record reut.rs/41jZNg7
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UN weather agency confirms hottest decade on record
The years between 2015 and 2025 have been the hottest since records began, ​the U.N. weather agency said on Monday, ‌with 2025 ranking either second or third overall.
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Trump's war on Iran does not seem to be making Americans safer.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22/03/2026
State Department issues "Worldwide Caution" memo to all Americans abroad as a result of Trump's war
Worldwide Caution
Security alert
March 22, 2026 - The Department of State advises Americans worldwide to exercise increased caution.

Location: Worldwide

Event: The Department of State advises Americans worldwide, and especially in the Middle East, to exercise increased caution.  Americans abroad should follow the guidance in security alerts issued by the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  Periodic airspace closures may cause travel disruptions.  U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted.  Groups supportive of Iran may target other U.S. interests overseas or locations associated with the United States and/or Americans throughout the world.
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Lynda..Hopeful Human🇦🇺🇺🇦🇨🇦 🐨🦘✌️🦉🦉 @hopefulhuman.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
Looking on from Australia, (pls correct Me if I'm wrong) but it seems Russia has had restrictions lifted so they can sell oil, make money to bomb Ukraine whilst helping Iran attack US sites. And now the US has lifted Oil sanctions so Iran can make more $$ and use these $$ to hurt the US. Huh?
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Aaron Black @aaronblack.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Voting should be free. The SAVE Act is a tax and makes it costly. Married women must buy birth certificates at $15-$50, passports at $165, or citizenship papers at $550 just to register. This financial barrier targets 69 million American women directly. #NoPayToVoteSaveAct
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NPR @npr.org · 20/03/2026
Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump's goal is to rule as an autocrat. n.pr/4uG99Am
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Trump is dismantling democracy at 'unprecedented' speed, global report finds
Three major new studies on democracy and freedom all find the U.S. is slipping further away from democracy. Leaders of two of those studies say President Trump's goal is to rule as an autocrat.
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Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Women attempt to flee abusers by running away sometimes, but our nation has made it impossible to do just that. Like a guy controlling all of the household funds, citizens have had their finances controlled to the extent that most can’t miss two paychecks before a catastrophic collapse.
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