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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
“.. He also reported earning $636 million in royalties from Celebration Coins.” @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
SEN. @ossoff.senate.gov on Kushner & Ivanka: “Now Albania's anti-corruption police are getting involved… do you think Jared Kushner would get special island-buying privileges if he weren't the President's son-in-law? And isn't he supposed to be doing diplomacy, not shady land deals?”
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Dylan, on life in your 80’s, is incredible. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2026/06/14/o...
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 10/06/2026
Hey folks, I have an exciting announcement: I am launching a podcast called The Kinzinger Report where I cover the top stories of the day and let you know exactly what matters and why. 
Links to the show on the two biggest podcast platforms in the comment below.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 28/05/2026
ProPublica and its newsroom partners just won two Emmys! 🏆 Learn more about our award-winning documentaries, “Estatus: Venezolano” and “Sobreviviendo al CECOT,” and the teams behind them: propub.li/4wSiBSg 🧵
Text on graphic: ProPublica and Partners Win Two Emmys. Image: From left to right, ProPublica reporter Perla Trevizo, video journalist Gerardo del Valle, and managing editor Ginger Thompson smile and pose on the Emmy Awards red carpet. Trevizo is wearing a white and black polka dot bubble dress; del Valle, who is holding the Emmy Award, is wearing a gray suit with a black tie; and Thompson is wearing a black suit with a dark blue blouse.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
GREG IP: “.. Adjusted for inflation, hourly wages are up 3% since the end of 2019 while profits are up 50%. That, in a nutshell, explains the chasm between an ebullient stock market and anxious public.” @wsj.com www.wsj.com/finance/stoc...
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 15/05/2026
Millions of Americans are paid through government programs to care for disabled family members. Now that lifeline is under attack on multiple fronts:
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Families caring for disabled relatives face unthinkable choices as Medicaid cuts loom
President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” state budget turmoil and new attacks on paid family caregiving have people fearing financial ruin as they fight to keep loved ones out of institutions.
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Adam Schwarz @adamjschwarz.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Hungary’s parliament sings “Ode to Joy” — the anthem of Europe — after Péter Magyar is sworn in as prime minister. Hungary is once again a proud member of the European Union.
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gjabberbox.bsky.social @gjabberbox.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
“How to Survive Losing a Child” | The David Frum Show www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdN8...
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How to Survive Losing a Child | The David Frum Show
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Sharlene Rochard is a victim and survivor of Jeffrey Epstein and others. She shares how it feels like a “life sentence” in the aftermath of the abuse. We discuss her fight for transparency and accountability & to protect others from predators like Epstein. youtu.be/Dn__wIGsm_s?...
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Epstein Survivor DEMANDS ANSWERS as DOJ SHUTS DOWN Case
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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
In the 24 hours since the Supreme Court's majority ruled to demolish the Voting Rights Act's remaining protections, Louisiana and Tennessee have already signaled that they'll redraw their congressional maps with the clear effect of shutting Black voters out.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Gift link. Great piece, remarkable embedded footage: www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/u...
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Why Is There a Voting Rights Act? A Timeline
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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
ICYMI — @repmcgovern.bsky.social : “Trump is in an imaginary world. He needs an intervention… SNAP provides ~$2 per meal, we’re told more cuts are coming. We have 46 million hungry, they don’t seem to give a shit. We ought to be able to end hunger. They spent $60 billion on the war in Iran.”
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 23/04/2026
Legit question. Now that we all see how self defeating and dumb gerrymandering is, how about we pass a nationwide ban on it to take effect in the 2030 census?
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 21/04/2026
Dismantling Voice of America was one of the most devastating things I’ve witnessed. VOA wasn’t propaganda, it was proof that free press could criticize its own leaders and still survive. And now we’re throwing away one of our greatest tools of freedom.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Sorry to be overly sincere for a second, but here's why we decided to persevere through all of the bullshit and take over InfoWars. There's just gotta be a line somewhere. Thank you @pablo.show for letting me talk so openly about this.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Today I turn 89. I’ve seen this country at its best and its worst, and I know how much community matters. For my birthday, I’m asking you to stand with PFLAG and support the work that’s helped so many in the LGBTQ+ community, including me. give.pflag.org/page/95493/d...
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 19/04/2026
Wife of LA Clippers owner and billionaire Steve Ballmer steps in to save NPR with $80M
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Wife of LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer steps in to save NPR’s future with $80M gift
NPR also received an anonymous $33 million donation in April
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
An exciting day: I’m testifying today in a Senate hearing about the possible merger between Paramount & Warner Bros. This kind of power consolidation is a danger to freedom of speech and media independence so it must be fully vetted. Hope you’ll tune in and watch: www.youtube.com/live/xETe83T...
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LIVE: Katie Phang TESTIFIES in CONGRESS Over MAJOR Merger
Senator Cory Booker is holding a public forum on Wednesday with the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the proposed merger of Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. They plan to examine how ...
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 05/04/2026
New Attorney General Todd Blanche has officially closed the Epstein files. Peculiar timing for Pam Bondi's departure. Check out this and more from my Weekend Video on Substack. Link in reply.
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
“‘All I’m going to say is that I stand by my decision,’ she said… “Much of the audience at the board meeting broke into cheers and applause after her statement. Chants of ‘shame’ were heard as board members voted to fire her...” www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
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Tenn. library director fired over refusal to move LGBTQ+ books to adult section
A county board near Nashville voted to dismiss Luanne James, who said she stands by her decision, in the latest clash in a national debate over access to books.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 20/03/2026
With deep gratitude, Minnesota recognizes Master Sergeant Amor’s unwavering dedication and bravery in service to our state and nation. www.startribune.com/funeral-held...
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Funeral held to honor Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait
Amor, who was killed March 1, will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 16/03/2026
They have two powerful weapons for making their case: the unique moral authority of grandparents, and insights that can come only from people who have seen these scourges up close. Meet Grandparents for Vaccines:
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Meet the Horrified Grandparents Fighting for Vaccines
They remember what diseases like measles are really like—and want the rest of America to know before it’s too late.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
What have we become as a country?
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 16/03/2026
"One of the Grandparents is Jim Nathan, a retired hospital executive in Southwest Florida, who vividly remembers the 'absolute euphoria' of families when the polio vaccine became available."
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Meet the Horrified Grandparents Fighting for Vaccines
They remember what diseases like measles are really like—and want the rest of America to know before it’s too late.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🇺🇸 🏒 Captain hilary knight : “The joke was distasteful & unfortunate— Now I have to sit in front of you and explain someone else's behavior. It's not my responsibility… It’s a great teaching point to really shine light on how women should be championed for their amazing feats.”
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 25/02/2026
The desks of Harper Moyski and Fletcher Merkel - two students killed in the shooting at Annunciation Catholic School - sit empty in the Capitol this week as a reminder of the horror of gun violence. The majority of Minnesotans agree, it’s time to ban assault weapons.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
“Freedom is not free. We have to work at it. Nurture it. Protect it. Even sacrifice for it.”
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump. Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
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realbluetoyou.bsky.social @realbluetoyou.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
How Trump has challenged a constitutional foundation www.npr.org/2026/01/23/g...
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How President Trump has challenged a constitutional foundation
In his first year back in the White House, President Trump has presided over a sweeping expansion of executive power while eroding democratic norms.
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Micah @rincewind.run · 15/01/2026
you know how there are episodes of things like The Office that are too cringe to watch and you have to leave the room because of secondhand embarrassment? this is sort of like that
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
I made this video so we can talk about what ICE is actually doing in our cities. I have the details and you need to hear them. Please share this. ICE isn't targeting criminals or even people here illegally. They are just making up the law - every day. Here's what's going on.
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Julia Rose Kraut @juliarosekraut.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
"I Won't Back Down" (1989) - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers 🎶🎧 #coffeebreak www.youtube.com/watch?v=3efK...
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I Won't Back Down
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 12/01/2026
i think powell's response here is a demonstration of the folly of the idea that democratic accountability requires presidential control. what if the president is not acting in the public interest? you want independent agencies to be able to push back and pursue their *congressional mandate*
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
The goal here is martial law. It’s martial law. Let’s be clear about that.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
COACH KERR: "It's shameful that the government can come out and lie about what happened when there's video and witnesses who have all come out and disputed what the government is saying."
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The Briefing with Jen Psaki @briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
“They are outnumbering our own local police officers,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar tells Jen Psaki, noting that Minnesota now has more ICE agents than the combined police forces of Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10/01/2026
Tina Smith: "I've worked closely with law enforcement in my roles at state and local government, and I have never seen anybody describe as protocol holding a cell phone and taking video while you are simultaneously shooting a gun that ends up killing somebody. It's kind of unbelievable."
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 10/01/2026
Tonight Minnesotans stood together to honor the life of Renee Nicole Good.
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Rep. Judy Chu @chu.house.gov · 08/01/2026
Today marks 15 years since Gabby Giffords was shot at a constituent meeting, in an attack that killed 6 and wounded 13. I am proud to cosponsor a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the victims and their families today, and recommit to ending gun and political violence.
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NPR @npr.org · 09/01/2026
NPR's Juana Summers spoke with Greenlandic politician Naaja Nathanielsen in February 2025 about the Trump administration's push to acquire the territory.
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Greenlandic politician describes struggle to remember 'America has good people'
NPR's Juana Summers spoke with Greenlandic politician Naaja Nathanielsen in February 2025 about the Trump administration's push to acquire the territory.
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'𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙜𝙪𝙮' @oh-that-guy.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
A village on the island, Maine coast | Rockwell Kent
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
JUST IN: Reps. Massie and Khanna say "DOJ cannot be trusted" to release all of the Epstein files, urge a federal judge to appoint an independent overseer to make it happen. khanna.house.gov/sites/evo-su...
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Rep. Lauren Underwood @underwood.house.gov · 08/01/2026
Oh my gosh you guys! The House just passed my bill to extend the health care tax credits for three more years!
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Better yet, disestablish all of DHS, and undo the nightmarish idiocies that we created in a panic 25 years ago. Reestablish the INS, get rid of ODNI, fix the damage from the Patriot Act, etc.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/01/2026
Walz: "Do you have no decency? We have someone dead in their car for no reason whatsoever. I don't want to be right about this, but I said if they do this they're gonna create a chaotic situation where someone innocent is gonna get killed. And they did it."
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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 07/01/2026
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