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“Time to give someone with dust on his boots the helm.” Apparently Hegseth isn’t familiar with four-star General Mad Dog Mattis who served as SecDef and led troops in the Gulf War, Afghanistan and Iraq. The incompetence is palpable.

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LOL. Pete Hegseth, who ran two veterans organizations into the ground bc he spent more than they made, says he’s the guy who’s going to make sure the DOD passes its first audit in nearly a decade. UNSERIOUS.

Hegseth is a drunk and serial sexual predator who ran two veterans organizations into the ground — one of which had a $2mil annual budget. There are more than 3 million service members in the US Armed Forces. This guy is an absolute joke.

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Sarah Gray @sarahgray.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Pete Hegseth is the most unserious, unqualified nominee for SecDef and every single U.S. Senator who supports his nomination doesn’t give a shit about the security of our nation or the lives of our service members.

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we need decorum lessons, y’all. 🥲 between people coughing nonstop during President Carter’s funeral and then pulling phones out as he’s brought in… y’all are disappointing.

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Gene Perry @genelewisperry.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

My ongoing assumption is that the talk about territorial expansion is a shiny object to distract from the giveaways to billionaires and massive personal corruption that he's actually going to do.

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Sarah Gray @sarahgray.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

when I say PR has a dark side, here is a perfect example of that. there are PR operatives in every industry who seek to destroy rather than build up. it truly is an evil practice of our profession. unfortunately, it’s also a very lucrative practice.

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Sarah Gray @sarahgray.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

if Ryan Walters actually runs for governor, I’m coming out of retirement and re-entering the campaign staffer draft. not a chance I’m watching from the bleachers.

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The Frontier @readfrontier.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

The more people who read our stories, the easier it is to create that impact. Unfortunately, like every media company, social media is no longer a reliable way to reach new readers, putting us in the position of seeking new ways to promote our journalism. www.readfrontier.org/stories/sign...

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The more people who read our stories, the easier it is to create impact that shapes Oklahoma. Want to know when we publish a new story? Sign up for The Frontier Texting Club.

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Sarah Gray @sarahgray.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

I need to read 15 think pieces re. Netflix inadvertently prepping and priming the internet to respond like it has to the accusations against Luigi Mangione… - “Monsters” features the Menendez bros story - “The Madness” invites people to question American pillars of power Whew boy.

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Sarah Gray @sarahgray.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

question abt the drones in New Jersey thing: is this the fed’s “oh no, public scrutiny at a time when we actually messed up. Hey folks, aliens are real!” play but in a different font?

Alright, I’m leaving y’all for my emails. Don’t forget to floss or to grab your number thing before you go to the registration desk. Bye!

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It’s always been a little uncomfortable for me when people compliment my smile bc my teeth + lack of dental insurance for most of my life have made it feel like I’m walking around with a mouthful of tiny bombs waiting to blow up my quality of life or bank account or both.

Since we’re all friends here, I’ll admit… I have lingering dentist trauma from the late 90s/early ‘00s. Back in the old days when we were operating under more of a “pull now, ask questions later” kind of vibe.

We, the blessed four, all got our charts to fill out at 7. Filled it out too fast and now I’m back to trying to distract myself from my dentist-phobia by shouting into the void on the internet. 📢🫠

Dental health, emergency care, HIV & STI testing — we’re a one stop shop here at Claremore Indian Hospital! OB-GYN, peds, surgery clinic, optometry, etc etc etc.

Unironically, while the news about the Luigi Mangione, the shooter of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, scrolls along the bottom of the screen — OK Insurance Commissioner Glen Mulready is talking abt how insurance corps using AI will lower insurance costs that are high bc of “inflation”.

Actually, I’m bored so let’s do this. Started out strong. Was first in the bldg but made a rookie mistake. I went straight for the registration booths w/o grabbing a card first. They’ve only got 4 walk-in spots up for grabs (at least initially).

just kidding. not doing that. all I’ve got to say is I’m ✨ grateful ✨ for Tribal healthcare and it’s always a good day to be Indigenous. 🦷 🏥

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Old habits die hard. Restarting my thread from Twitter here on Bluesky. Pls forgive me. In Claremore at the Indian Hospital bright (dark?) and early. Will be live tweeting my surprise (emergency) dental work I’ll hopefully be getting shortly. 💉😃 6:28am /1

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The Frontier @readfrontier.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Caruso to Joe 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 pls don’t wake me up.

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Inflation, skyrocketing rent and a lack of affordable housing options have put a strain on federal voucher funding. www.readfrontier.org/stories/okla...

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Oklahoma state housing agency faces an $8-million shortfall

Inflation, skyrocketing rent and a lack of affordable housing options have put a strain on federal voucher funding.

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Wendy Suares @wsuares.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

❌CONTRACT CANCELED- When I found $30 million of your money flowing through a local marketing firm over the last 4 years, I started asking questions. The response and reaction from Oklahoma's Dept of Tourism was not what I expected. #openrecords #foia okcfox.com/news/local/o...

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Oklahoma Tourism pays $30M to marketing agency, ends contract after questions from FOX 25

There's a massive shakeup in spending at one Oklahoma state agency after FOX 25 started asking questions.We found tens of millions of your tax dollars each year

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Sarah Gray @sarahgray.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

🚨 Greenwood/Tulsa’s own @thebwstimes.bsky.social has joined us 😁😁😁😁 Follow to support independent, Black-owned media and for unfiltered Oklahoma/National news.

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“…the optics of a hungry child.” update: the bad place is still bad

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We need a public defenders division for healthcare claims. Health insurance (or lack thereof) affects your standard of living. & these companies made nearly $25 billion in profits last year. We shouldn’t leave folks on their own to fight a machine in court over unpaid claims or denied coverage.

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Dripped Out Trade Unionists @uniondrip.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

The only thing I would change about my general election is I would not have a presence on NextDoor again.

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The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions declared in front of the National Assembly that they will go on an indefinite general strike until President Yoon Suk Yeol resigns. Talk about union power.

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City of OKC @cityofokc.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Eight candidates filed to run for OKC City Council seats in Wards 1, 3, 4 and 7. The general election is Feb. 11, 2025. The nonpartisan election will decide who represents those Wards on the Council for the next four-year term. www.okc.gov/Home/Compone...

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the best way to “defund the ACLU” is to simply stop violating the civil liberties of people in America.

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Is that right? I’m curious to learn more about Hudson.

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As we grapple with the implications of O’Brien, let's not lose sight of the bigger picture: Upholding tribal sovereignty and respecting the rule of law benefits all Oklahomans. #Justice #TribalSovereignty

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Tulsa has an opportunity to lead statewide discussions on balancing public safety with tribal sovereignty. Let’s reject conflict and embrace cooperation. Together, we can set a powerful precedent for justice. #TribalRelations #Leadership

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The dissent in O’Brien reminds us: state jurisdiction over tribal citizens must be authorized by Congress. Anything less undermines tribal sovereignty and centuries of legal precedent. This fight isn’t over. #RespectTribalSovereignty

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Decisions like O’Brien test the boundaries of Tribal sovereignty. It’s vital we push for solutions that respect Tribal self-governance while ensuring public safety. Thoughtful collaboration is the way forward. #Tulsa #TribalSovereignty #McGirt

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This is a pivotal moment for Tulsa as it relates to Tribal relations. For years, adversarial lawsuits have upended the city’s ability to nurture strong gov-2-gov relationships with the Tribes whose land it exists upon. We have a chance to model city-Tribal cooperation in public safety.

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