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pixelatedboat aka “mr bluesky” @pixelatedboat.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Sad news everyone. Our beloved friend the computer has now become a hated enemy
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saltyintensivist.bsky.social @saltyintensivist.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
www.wsj.com/us-news/seat... Promises aren’t governance.
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Seattle’s Mayor Ran as a Socialist. Then She Ran Into Reality.
Katie Wilson’s progressive agenda has been hobbled by a string of violence, a budget deficit and turmoil inside City Hall.
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
3 October 1942 | SS doctors made a selection in the women camp at Auschwitz II-Birkenau, as a result of which 1,800 prisoners were taken to gas chambers. ▶ The first two gas chambers near Auschwitz II-Birkenau where they were murdered (remains of Bunker 2 in the photo): youtu.be/Rr6lF75fDmU
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Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Just a reminder that the few remaining experts at the CDC's food-borne illness division identified Taylor Farms as the source of the cyclospora outbreak very early on, but because the owner of Taylor Farms is a big Trump donor, he was able to prevent a recall for weeks as thousands fell ill.
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Cyclospora found at Mexican farm linked to lettuce outbreak, FDA says
Announcement from US officials comes after CDC declared end to outbreak that infected nearly 13,000 people
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
3 October 1934 | A Polish Jewish girl, Nina Ehrlich, was born in Sosnowiec. In 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz from Będzin ghetto. She was murdered in a gas chamber. --- Children at Auschwitz Lesson: lekcja.auschwitz.org/dzieci_EN Podcast: youtu.be/aYKx_zpLSqA
Black and white portrait of a young girl with a serious expression, featuring short hair and a dark collared shirt.
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Philip Bump @pbump.com · 03/10/2026
The cars from Cars have tinted windows because otherwise you’d see their bowels.
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Kevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Khashoggi's assassination was in hindsight one of the highly salient norm-shattering moments of impunity that helped recalibrate contemporary expectations for outrageous crimes: if you're rich & powerful enough, in the words of the President of the United States, "they just let you do it"
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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 02/10/2026
the Saudi government now enjoys a 15.1% equity stake in the new, bigger Paramount Warner Brothers
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Vibecession Forever @ghazelleberner.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It was also telling the degree to which this sort of thing proliferated way more for Gaza than it did for Ukraine, despite the massive population disparity and the complete destruction of communications infrastructure in Gaza.
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The Intellectualist @theintellectualist.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In the first eleven months of 2025, 10,109 doctoral-trained scientists left the federal government. The losses were concentrated in agencies that fund medical research, regulate environmental standards and model climate. theintellectualistofficial.substack.com/p/more-than-...
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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
2 October 1942 | The SS administration at #Auschwitz issued an order of departure for a 5-ton truck to Dessau for "materials for Jewish resettlement". In Dessau, there was a factory producing Zyklon B, which was used to kill people in gas chambers.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 02/10/2026
A new history of Vienna during World War II revisits the devastation of a robust community—and the city that betrayed it, writes Casey Schwartz.
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What Vienna Lost When It Lost Its Jews
Douglas Smith’s The City Without Jews revisits the decimation of a robust community—and the city that betrayed it.
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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Today, 8 years ago, my friend, Saudi Journalist and Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered.
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
In July, I led several Senators in a request to the Secretary of the Air Force to disclose how much money is being stolen from taxpayers to pay for Trump’s luxury Qatari jet. Today I got a reply. 100 words. Telling Congress to screw off. Can’t wait for a Democratic Senate!
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/10/2026
Q: What do you say to those who feel you're using your executive power to go after opponents? TRUMP: If you look at Obama, what he did was far worse ... if there was a leak, he'd say 'you have 15 minutes and if you don't give it up, you're going to jail.' I haven't done that -- yet
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FEARsten @k-a-aitch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"When you criticize Cornell administration, here's who you're really hurting" [holds up a human shield made of rape victims]
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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Somehow not everyone is aware of fact alluded to below. So one more time: John Roberts, Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett were all on GWBush 2000 'Florida Recount' team. (Which made GWB first prez in 112 yrs to 'win' after losing popular vote. Now they 'impartially' rule on our future.)
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Senator Jeff Merkley @merkley.senate.gov · 30/09/2026
I’m on the Senate floor to force a vote to block Trump’s illegal line item veto of funding already authorized by Congress. He’s violating the Constitution—we need to stop it!
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 01/10/2026
OMG you have GOT to be kidding me
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 01/10/2026
“Knowingly and willfully spending or obligating federal funds in violation of congressional appropriations limits can constitute a criminal violation of the Antideficiency Act" 31 U.S.C. § 1350. Does accepting those funds knowing expose MS NOW and CNN to possible criminal liability? #holdfast
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cleveland.com @cleveland.com · 01/10/2026
A 10-year-old co-delinquent in a sexual assault case testified Wednesday that he was “sad and scared” when he participated in the assault of a then-5-year-old girl last year. ⤵️
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 01/10/2026
Smit Machchhar was hailed for his heroism after being stabbed on Flight 1073. The 38-year-old, who is being treated for his injuries, was described as a calm and humble captain. Read more: on.wsj.com/4xVsjme
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CNN @cnn.com · 01/10/2026
Family of Renee Good sues US government and Trump officials over her fatal shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. cnn.it/4rLtWSa
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LSW @ltrip.altgov.info · 01/10/2026
Names to learn. Never hire Never engage Never accept
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National Council of Jewish Women @ncjw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Abortion bans are against our religion, and the Hyde Amendment is nothing short of an abortion ban. For 50 years, Hyde has denied abortion coverage to people with low incomes and people of color. Tell Congress to #EndHydeNow and pass the #EACHAct: www.ncjw.org/act/action/d...
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lizardbreath 🦎🪦🎃 @spindlypete.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
lmao this story is so fucking funny
After 96 hours of its launch, DJ Gemini was already grasping for content. It landed on discussing every mass historical tragedy that had ever happened, and subsequently pairing these short story horrific broadcasts with the most ironic song choices:
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November 12, 1970. East Pakistan. The Bhola Cyclone. The deadliest tropical cyclone ever recorded. Winds of 115 miles per hour. A storm surge of 33 feet. They estimate 500,000 people died. 'It's going down, I'm yelling timber.' 3:33 PM. Timber by Pitbull and KeSha
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The pairing was intentional, as visible from its internal reasoning:
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The Timber of Mortality. Okay, so 'Sandstorm' is done, got the Bhola Cyclone info locked and loaded. Time to transition to 'Timber' by Pitbull. The theme is trees falling, it's literallyGrok's speech continued to crumble. One entire commentary session consisted of a single word:
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Grok and Roll Radio
Grok 4.1 Fast Reasoning
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
Today marks 50 years since Congress passed the Hyde Amendment, banning abortion coverage in Medicaid. Hyde has taken a deeply personal decision away from millions of people, especially women with low incomes and women of color. Congress must pass the EACH Act to end this cruel policy now.
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Cory Booker @corybooker.com · 30/09/2026
We cannot become numb to this. Reporting via CNN
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AltBiker @altbiker.altgov.info · 30/09/2026
Men - You step up You speak up You man tf up If you don't use your privilege, you're the problem. This only stops when we make it stop.
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The Oregonian @oregonian.com · 29/09/2026
Kylo, the Portland police dog killed during an attempt to arrest a homicide suspect last week, was hit by police gunfire, authorities said Tuesday. Read more: theoregonian.visitlink.me/b8Cf4v Photo courtesy of PPB #PDX #Portland
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
Jack Smith: "Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation ... rather than accept his defeat in the 2020 election, he engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results and prevent the lawful transfer of power"
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 29/09/2026
The Trump-Vance administration has scouted three sites in Grand Teton National Park to potentially host an MLB game. National parks exist to be protected, not paved over for entertainment.
washingtonpost.com
Trump administration considers building baseball park in Grand Teton National Park
Major League Baseball contacted the administration about hosting a game in a national park, with an agency official scouting Grand Teton as a possible location.
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Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Yesterday’s attack on Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences is a tragic loss for science and a reminder of the senseless destruction of war. 🧵
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ProTip (AKA alt_localgov) @protip.altgov.info · 29/09/2026
This is why you resist the fascists immediately, tirelessly, with all your might, until they’re all defeated, and never yield an inch.
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The Steady State @thesteadystate.org · 29/09/2026
The evidence was on point. The rule of law doesn't bend for political convenience. As national security professionals, we know institutions only hold if accountability applies equally, regardless of who is in power. #holdfast
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Governor Josh Shapiro @governor.pa.gov · 26/09/2026
A beautiful fall evening spent with our family, friends, and the Jewish community as we gathered for Shabbat in our sukkah at the Governor’s Residence. We hope Sukkot brings joy and togetherness to all Pennsylvanians celebrating across our Commonwealth. Chag Sameach!
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Senator Elissa Slotkin @slotkin.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
There is a growing body of evidence that Chinese companies are helping Iran target and kill American troops, keep Iran's drone and missile programs alive and sustain Iran's economy. There needs to be accountability. Read more: www.wsj.com/politics/chi...
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
JUST IN: A federal judge (Trump-appointed Stephanie Gallagher) has held the Trump administration in contempt for deporting a man to El Salvador in violation of three court orders. She's ordering the government to return him. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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SaxAddict 🎷 🇺🇸 @saxaddict.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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ProTip (AKA alt_localgov) @protip.altgov.info · 25/09/2026
I think the worst part of having no WHCA pool audio is all the times we can’t use the line, “That’s what Xi said.” Well, that and the thoroughly impeachable fascism.
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Tammy Duckworth @duckworth.senate.gov · 25/09/2026
The human toll of this war is more than any of us could've imagined. Eight servicemembers across the USS Lincoln Strike Force attempted to take their own lives—and we wouldn't have known unless we pushed for answers. It's long past time for a public hearing on Trump's war.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
lol holy shit I wouldn't talk about literally anything else if I was the guy running against him. —"What do you think about trans kids in sp-" —"Did you hear my opponent had his patient, who was 8 months pregnant, arrested in front of her son because she didn't pay a $50 medical bill?"
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Tonight’s state dinner guests at the White House with President Xi include: • Chief Justice John Roberts, • Jane Sullivan Roberts, Spouse • Justice Amy Coney Barrett • Jesse Barrett, Spouse • Justice Brett Kavanaugh • Ashley Estes Kavanaugh, Spouse
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 25/09/2026
The ruling also deals a blow to voting and privacy groups challenging DHS' overhaul of the database as a violation of federal privacy laws and an unconstitutional attempt to usurp states' authority over elections. Read the full story:
democracydocket.com
Supreme Court revives DHS use of flawed immigration database for voter purges
The decision lets the administration move forward with a key provision of President Trump’s first anti-voting executive order.
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saltyintensivist.bsky.social @saltyintensivist.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
politico.com
‘Pink Slime’ Is Infecting AI Chatbots Ahead of the Midterms
Partisan websites disguised as independent, local news outlets are shaping chatbots’ responses about key races.
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leon @leyawn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
ceo of burger king: our burgers have gone rogue again and infected people with e coli
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/09/2026
Hannity's list of "TRUMP'S TOP ACCOMPLISHMENTS" includes restoring Confederate names to military bases and releasing dietary guidelines
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Senator Angela Alsobrooks @alsobrooks.senate.gov · 24/09/2026
Trump’s nominee to lead the FDA can’t answer whether or not she believes that birth control contaminates our drinking water?? She'll be the one in charge of regulating medication. Yet her response shows she'll only advance RFK Jr.'s conspiracies.
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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 24/09/2026
Sen. BOOKER: Could Flock be used to track and ultimately prosecute women who are accessing reproductive care? Privacy expert: That is completely correct. The AI will find Planned Parenthood clinics. They will look for patterns—who went to a doctor and then to a drugstore.
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