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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 16/09/2026

The man who won't let you have paid sick leave or health care returns to Congress after getting free health care and 90 days paid sick leave

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 17/09/2026

Venues branded by corporations and controlled by billionaire team owners—like Robert Kraft’s Gillette Stadium, home to the New England Patriots—have become a mechanism for censoring political speech.

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The Macklemore-Ed Sheeran Dispute is a corporate threat to free speech

Billionaire Robert Kraft allegedly pressured Ed Sheeran to remove Macklemore—and all the other opening acts who dropped out in solidarity—from the tour.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hard to believe after all that time on Fox News.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Yeah, that hippie left wing radical Economist!!?? Shheeesh, thanks Kevin

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

You can read about Bezos in this new book. Although you can't buy the Audiobook from Amazon: it says "already purchased" when it's not. I wonder why? @rbreich.bsky.social

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The amount of Amazon workers relying on SNAP and Medicaid has nearly tripled since 2020. — while Amazon’s annual profits soared by over 550%. It’s the same story everywhere: corporate profits are at record highs, while workers’ share of the economy is at a record low. We must unrig the system.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Jacob Weisberg’s book, “Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era" looks great. But I can't buy the audiobook from bootlicker Jeff Bezos' Amazon! (says "already purchased") I wonder why? --Oh! Wait, Bezos is one coward profiled.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 15/09/2026

By the time of his passing on August 31, the 92-year-old had lived many lives—as a farmer, teacher, philosopher, environmental activist—and inspired several generations of writers, farmers, and advocates in turn.

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The inspirational life of environmentalist Wendell Berry

A prolific author, farmer, and lover of nature, he found joy in a world without end.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

“Profiles in Cowardice: A Study of Collaboration in the Trump Era" looks great. But I can't buy the audio from bootlicker Jeff Bezos' Amazon! (says "already purchased") I wonder why? --Oh! Wait, Bezos is one coward profiled! @nkalamb.bsky.social @washingtonpost.com @postopinions.bsky.social

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Looks like a certain petulant brat got his saggy ass handed to him by a strong woman. You know how much he must have delighted in that. Thank you, President Connolly!

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Yes, I get that. It's a very tangential thing I'm pointing out....I'm just saying it makes it sound like some sort of put-down: 'she only came in 5th!' That is hardly a sound rhetorical argument. Thanks, @ericamoss.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

yes, yes, I get that. I'm just saying we can't dismiss people that weren't triumphant champions themselves. I hope. Plenty of great coaches and writers and thinkers weren't the best in their field...thanks... @hard2bgreene.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Ummm, well, just as a barely-related side note: who cares if she came in 5th place? You have be NCAA champ to be an activist? @motherjones.com

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

@sallyhayd.bsky.social Well, the Irish Times Lit folks reposted, so I can't be too far off. You keep doing what you do, the world needs you.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Well, how many were written by women? That seems important, too, no? @belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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Sally Hayden @sallyhayd.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Some photos from the recent events for ‘This is Also a Love Story’ in the Toppings bookshops in Edinburgh & York. The people who attended were so interesting & kind, & Rawan & Marie-Gabrielle were perfect interviewers. I’m grateful to everyone involved 🙏

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Is Ireland's Sally Hayden the most important journalist working today? Maybe. Certainly the most courageous. This is truly an important book. @sallyhayd.bsky.social @irishtimes.com @irishlittimes.bsky.social @npr.org @nprfreshair.bsky.social @citylightsbooks.bsky.social @pubspotlight.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Well, META might look into Elon Musk retweeting the locations of the riots? @belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Last day, "Basketball in the Barrio" year 34! (photos by Ruben Ramirez) @elpasonews.org @elpasoyoungdems.com @elpasotexas.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Ahhh, well, if I turn it up and wonder "What the heck is that?", yes, thanks.....geeeeeez.

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Belfast Telegraph @belfasttelegraph.co.uk · 10/06/2026

The PSNI called for calm across NI last night as serious disorder broke out after an attempted murder in north Belfast on Monday night. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdfz2pxd

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

I'm confused. Can we hear the drones? thanks..

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Because he's not the sharpest bulb in the drawer? Just a guess.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

When Nolan Richardson pointed out racism in Arkansas he as fired. Google "Ravendon AR, return to the land." Great NY Times Daily podcast about this wannabe all white town. @arktimes.bsky.social @uarkpress.bsky.social @libinar.bsky.social

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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 04/06/2026

"Something Weiss apparently doesn’t understand is that a newsroom...is a living organism with a culture all its own. That culture doesn’t function based only on commands from above," writes @sulliview.bsky.social.

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Scott Pelley, star of 60 Minutes, stood up for his principles and lost his job | Margaret Sullivan

While his bosses look (to varying degrees) like bumblers, cowards or corporate tools, Pelley will be remembered as a beacon of integrity

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Bobby Allyn @bobbyallyn.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

George Santos called me after my story revealing federal investigations into his suspected market manipulation on Kalshi. And he said: "This story is going to get you a gun in your face." Then he lied about it. www.npr.org/2026/06/04/n...

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I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it

NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Basketball in the Barrio! June 19-21 ! Come visit us! Or send your 6-10 girl or boy! One dollar includes lunch, t shirt, ball, harmonica, and chess set! (Thank "Household Furniture"!!) Photo by Ruben Ramirez @elpasonews.org @elpasomatters.bsky.social @elpasoyoungdems.com @elpasodemocrats.com

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Hey, El Paso! We'll honor late-great poet Bobby Byrd June 18, 7 pm, Ardovino's Desert Crossing. We'll read Bobby poems, tell stories about him. Free! @elpasonews.org @elpasomatters.bsky.social @elpasoyoungdems.com @elpasotexas.bsky.social @pw.org @poetrydaily.bsky.social @stevekaplowitz.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

It's going to be hard to top the last book, yet I can't wait to get my eyes on this.... @sallyhayd.bsky.social @irishlittimes.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

You can't make this stuff up.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

"The Plan of Chicago: A City in Stories" shortlisted for the 2026 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing. The only indie small press listed! @aunthagatha.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

He's making a quarter of what the coach at Coors State U makes. @geoffgrammer.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

"The Plan of Chicago: A City in Stories" shortlisted, 2026 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing. The ONLY indie small press list @awpwriter.org @seminarycoopbooks.bsky.social @sevenstories.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com @wttw.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

It's going to be hard to top your devastating last book, but okay, I'll give it a spin.

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

If you have a father or a daughter, this is a great book. Not really about soccer so much as the bigger issues. Highly recommended. @uswnt.ussoccer.com @ussoccer.com @mls.bsky.social @youthsoccerusa.bsky.social @youthsoccertruth.bsky.social @espnsoccer.bsky.social

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Rus Bradburd @rusbradburd.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

If you were interested in learning about Jesus and his teaching, well, I'm trying to think of a bigger disgusting turn-off than Trump or Hegseth. I think most sane people would say, "Well, it's not for me, then, if this is what it entails."

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