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A.J. Smith

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bskycheck.com @bskycheck.com · 14/10/2026
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Richard Kadrey @richardkadrey.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Hey California! Be careful this election because the big money creeps are trying to trick you (again).
There's a trap on your ballot in California. Here's how to get past it.
1. Prop 40: 250 billionaires pay with they owe so hospitals, schools, and food assistant survive the federal cuts. Vote yes.
2. Props 41 and 42: paid for by billionaires to cancel prop 40. Vote no.
3. Tell one person, because the confusion is the plan.
Yes I'm 40. No on 41 and 42.
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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
No doubt this has occurred to other bystanders as well, but it would seem that a handful of billionaires dropping $150 million into a single state's election in an attempt to defeat a wealth-tax initiative just about makes the entire case for a wealth-tax initiative.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Billionaire families have spent $1.7 BILLION on the 2026 midterms so far — a 5,200% increase since the 2010 midterms. Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day. Big Money is the root of our dysfunction.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 10/10/2026
US man shoots off-duty ICE agent who allegedly attacked him and daughter
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US man shoots off-duty ICE agent who allegedly attacked him and daughter
ICE official, who was sleeping on man’s lawn and appeared ‘intoxicated’, faces felony charges, California police say
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 09/10/2026
Today’s GOP has significantly narrowed its definition of its preferred kind of immigrant to one “defined not by people’s education, potential, or ties to the country, but simply by whether they are white and Christian,” @adamserwer.bsky.social argues.
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The GOP’s Message to Immigrants
Be white and Christian, or America doesn’t want you.
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Dhruv Mehrotra @dmehro.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
NEW: Footage from Thursdays shooting shows an ICE agent in a construction vest brandishing a rifle. His name is Brenden Cuni. Federal judges have found multiple arrests involving Cuni unlawful. He has been accused of repeatedly Tasing a handcuffed man and tackling a pregnant woman in Minneapolis.
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ICE Agent at NYC Shooting Has History of Alleged Violence and Illegal Arrests
Brenden Cuni, an ICE supervisor, has been accused of excessive force and tackling a pregnant woman to the ground. Several of his arrests were later found to be unlawful in federal court.
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Who is trying to hear from Tony Dungee??
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Stephen King @stephenking.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
IF we take it back. Don't count your chickens before they hatch. Remember Kamala!
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Pablo Torre @pablo.show · 03/10/2026
Sorry I am still grappling with the fact that the dog was also onstage at Life Surge
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/09/2026
‘A genre-defying monument’: how Sign o’ the Times captured Prince at his creative peak
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‘A genre-defying monument’: how Sign o’ the Times captured Prince at his creative peak
As a new book on the Paisley Park polymath is released, author John McKie explains why Prince’s 1987 album is the ultimate showcase of his genius
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
They are not serious people
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I wonder why they can't sneak like the rest of the league!?
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
I'm sure it will be CJs fault
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gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I asked AT&T Stadium about the Rolling Stone report about how they objected to Macklemore coming to Arlington next month. They didn't comment, but as I've noted they're still hosting Kanye West in November: www.chron.com/culture/arti...
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AT&T Stadium, which will host Ye this fall, objected to Macklemore
The Seattle rapper was dropped from Ed Sheeran's stadium tour bill.
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
And not have the most conservative coach to ever coach the game of football
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It's a tale as old as time
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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
This is such a disturbing read
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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LeBron James’ Polymarket ad is a who’s who of disappointing sellouts
Over the Labor Day weekend, LeBron James announced a new partnership with Polymarket that drew a collective reaction of disappointment and fatigue. But if the idea of James endorsing the controversial prediction market that sidesteps any kind of regulation in offering sports gambling, it’s nothing compared to just how many athletes and celebrities took the…
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Ya don't say
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Michael Clemens @mclem.org · 01/09/2026
The leadership of the United States government would like to inform 4.5 million Americans of the Muslim faith that lying is inherent to their religion. Slobbering bigotry has no place in our government. It degrades and betrays all Americans, Conservative and Liberal.
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Why do you continually waste our time with this guy?
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Why do we live in a world where two things can't be true. It's true he was a grifter and it is true that that journalist and some in academia wanted a little bit of his flesh.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
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Dolly Parton, US country star, actor and philanthropist, dies aged 80
Songwriter of I Will Always Love You, Jolene and 9 to 5 also invested millions in child literacy, Covid-19 vaccine development and other causes Dolly Parton, one of the greatest singer-songwriters in country music who was also much cherished for her philanthropy, has died aged 80. Her death was announced by nephew Brian Seaver on Instagram. Continue reading...
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Mina Kimes @minakimes.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Absolute legend.
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IGN @ign.com · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton, the country music icon, actress, and philanthropist, has died at 80 years old. bit.ly/4gEBAbU
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 25/08/2026
BREAKING: Dolly Parton, iconic songwriter, singer and actor, dies at 80.
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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
Dolly Parton, the beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting, has died. She was 80 years old.
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David Fear @davidlfear.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This should be a national day of mourning www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Dolly Parton, Hardscrabble Storyteller Turned Global Entertainer, Dead at 80
Dolly Parton, country music legend, dead at 80.
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NPR @npr.org · 25/08/2026
BREAKING NEWS: Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Her singular performing career spanned seven decades and only grew in prominence over all of that time.
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Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25/08/2026
Breaking News: Dolly Parton, the country singer, songwriter, entertainer and entrepreneur known for her outsize persona and prodigious vision and talent that placed her in a class by herself, has died at 80. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/25/a...
A black-and-white portrait of Dolly Parton with big blonde hair, sitting in a chair and smiling. A headline reads: "1946-2026: Dolly Parton." Photo by Jack Manning/The New York Times
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The Browns will never get out of their own way
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Jason Concepcion @netw3rk.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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D23 Recap & Top 25 X-Men
X-Ray Vision · Episode
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Obviously they were planning on reenlisting anyway. At least I hope that's the reason.
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Pete's getting it done
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Seems about right....
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
That's going to be a nice check
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Ben Koo @bkoo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Pat has grown his connections, platforms, influence, and bank account every year. Only his list of grievances has kept pace with his success. Everyone is in the business of Pat McAfee Inc., creating an existential dilemma for the outsider-turned-insider.
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Quite the naive take. You don't flip pro sports teams like a house. Something is 🐟
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 12/08/2026
Michael Blatt was on the verge of becoming the Seattle Seahawks’ GM. Then a longtime business associate was murdered with a crossbow. Blatt was charged with murder, but ultimately walked free. How? www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
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A playboy NFL agent was in line to run the Seahawks. Then came the crossbow killing (Gift Article)
Michael Blatt, one of the most feared agents in football, was on the verge of taking over an NFL team. Then a rival turned up dead.
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David at FOIAball @foiaball.com · 12/08/2026
Aaron Rodgers is obsessed with his own privacy. His neighbors? Not so much. After moving to a new town, Rodgers used a cutout to secretly fund the local police department’s Flock-style surveillance program. www.foiaball.com/p/aaron-rodg...
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Aaron Rodgers secretly funded his town's Flock-style cameras
The QB used an LLC to shield his identity.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/08/2026
New evidence from lawsuits, including body-camera footage, text messages and other documents, reveals how federal agents used slurs and targeted Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis and other U.S. cities.
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New Evidence Shows Federal Agents Using Racial Slurs During Immigration Sweeps
Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
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NPR @npr.org · 09/08/2026
Matt Rutherford is sailing 10,000 nautical miles, through ice floes and gales, to try and accomplish a world first. He spoke with NPR from the cabin of his boat. n.pr/4wkGUaa
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Meet the man circumnavigating the Arctic Ocean, alone
Matt Rutherford is sailing 10,000 nautical miles, through ice floes and gales, to try and accomplish a world first. He spoke with NPR from the cabin of his boat.
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Can we get past this individual's five minutes of fame?
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 08/08/2026
Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential | Arwa Mahdawi
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Rest assured, the new CDC director thinks ‘abortion surveillance’ is essential | Arwa Mahdawi
An exchange between Dr Erica Schwartz and Senator Josh Hawley during her confirmation hearing is alarming
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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 08/08/2026
Sophie Cunningham says she wants the WNBA media to focus on basketball. But after her comments about trans women in sports, the Fever have found themselves at the center of a culture war that keeps overshadowing what happens on the court: nyti.ms/4c7CM5S
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
These people don't care about consumers. They know people will still buy(actually rent) their product regardless.
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
What is he talking about?
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A.J. Smith @reachin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Clowns 🤡
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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee just voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress Sen. Paul says he will refer the charge directly to the DOJ, bypassing the Senate I spoke to experts about the chances Fauci could be jailed www.wired.com/story/can-re...
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Can Republicans Actually Send Anthony Fauci to Jail?
MAGA is loudly calling for the former White House chief medical adviser to end up in prison. WIRED asked legal experts to weigh in on whether that’s even possible.
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Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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Coco Gauff addresses transgender athlete debate with powerful statement
Coco Gauff, the No. 4-ranked women’s singles player in the world, is also universally regarded as one of the most authentic, outspoken athletes in the world. She just showed why yet again. Fewer than three minutes into her post-match press conference at the National Bank Open in Toronto, Gauff was asked about the WTA’s newly…
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