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Sharon Smith

@sharonsmith54.bsky.social
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US Historian, researcher, and writer trying to stay both informed and sane.

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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 18h
Let's do it 👇
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🇺🇲📎Gigi Alexander 🇺🇦 Democracy Defender! 🌊 ❤️America.🌈 @gigialexander123.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
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StrictlyChristo 🇺🇦🌻 @strictlychristo.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Zelensky: "When our strikes reached Yandex’s data centers, it suddenly became a little easier to breathe on many social media platforms. A lot of people noticed it. There was less hate, less division, and fewer provocations. Because there were fewer bots. It’s pretty clear where those bots were."
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D. Earl Stephens @dearlstephens.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🕊️ Not a day should go by that we don't consider the people who were here thousands and thousands of years before us. We will always be visitors to their land, and we have been abhorrent guests. Knowing that, the VERY LEAST we can do, is honor them -- especially on Indigenous Peoples’ Day ...
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
This is important. The social media division and chaos and anger is likely coming from Russian bots.
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Sharon Smith @sharonsmith54.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I didn’t - but I don’t watch TV, I stream everything. I gather that’s keeping me more sane than I would be otherwise.
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Pops @pops131.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Today, Ukraine targeted data centers associated with bot farms in Russia, coinciding with the midterms. For the first time, this action may prevent Russian influence in U.S. and other democratic elections. This represents a significant rebuke to Trump. 🖕🖕
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Sharon Smith @sharonsmith54.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
I live in Portland, OR…This cracks me up.
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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
You seriously can’t make this stuff up. 😂 Republicans spent $25,000 trying to save Susan Collins’ Senate seat in Maine. They ran the ads in Portland. Portland, OREGON. 🤣 Wrong state. Wrong voters. Same GOP. #USDemocracy www.bangordailynews.com/2026/10/12/p...
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Pro-Susan Collins ads accidentally run in Portland, Oregon
A spokesperson for the company that placed the ad in the Oregon market chalked it up to working on thousands of campaigns.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Just outstanding..
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MS NOW @ms.now · 12/10/2026
For four days, a GOP super PAC ran an attack ad against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson. The only problem was that the ad did not run in Portland, Maine. It ran in Portland, Oregon. Read more from Adam Hudacek:
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A GOP PAC ran an ad opposing Maine Democrat Troy Jackson — in the wrong Portland
The $25,000 ad, which accused the challenger to Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins of raising taxes, ran in Portland, Oregon.
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
That would be great 👇
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GOP==CRIME @yd52.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The GOP has done this! The GOP IS ROOT CAUSE! #usdemocracy
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GOP==CRIME @yd52.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Exactly! The GOP IS ROOT CAUSE! The proper solution to ANY issue requires a real fix for the ROOT CAUSE! Remove the GOP from power over YOU! #usdemocracy DEFINE ROOT CAUSE:
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Again. Impeach him.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 11/10/2026
"His own ability to respond to the criticism is so degraded, because his mind is turning to shit, that he is unable to even mount any kind of comeback." trib.al/awYjEux
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Transcript: Trump Rage at Fox Backfires as Cringe Motive for It Leaks
As the embarrassing roots of Trump’s fury at Fox News come to light, the author of a piece on MAGA manliness marvels at how whiny Trump-MAGA have become as the election nears.
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Excellent thread.
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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US Archbishop Coakley: Livestreaming execution promotes a ‘culture of death’ - Vatican News
Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the US Bishops’ Conference, expresses shock over the planned livestreamed execution of Nidal Hassan, warning ...
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conifergirl.bsky.social @conifergirl.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Even if we accept DHS’ framing of Belgal as a dangerous criminal, that is not a legitimate reason for a federal agent to shoot a civilian—let alone to fire indiscriminately at a car with a child on board. www.commondreams.org/opinion/ice-...
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ICE’s Violence Is The Greatest Threat To Public Safety | Common Dreams
Even if we accept DHS’ framing of Belgal as a dangerous criminal, that is not a legitimate reason for a federal agent to shoot a civilian—let alone to fire indiscriminately at a car with a child on bo...
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
"No Jewish person in NYC is responsible for actions of Israel... critique of genocide is not antisemitic... we need a politics of humanity, not just at home but for people we're bombing." @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social tells Theo Von the genocide must stop & Bibi should be arrested
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is plain old thievery and election rigging by the convicted felon in the White House.
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Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump
House Democrats say officials may have illegally misused public funds to pay for president’s ‘narcissistic ego trips’
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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rockinforever.bsky.social @rockinforever.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Our justice system failed us badly. Trump organized, directed, and participated in a treasonous insurrection. Then he failed to stop them. It is documented and proven. Why is he not behind bars ? Justice for ALL ??? Justice really went astray
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
"Talarico is running in a state Trump carried by 14 points in 2024. Yet he’s actually leaned into the moral issues around immigration more aggressively than most other Democrats. He makes an expansive moral case that immigration is good for our country." newrepublic.com/article/2160...
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In Texas, Something Seismic Is Happening—and It’s All Trump’s Fault
Thanks to the economy and ICE, Trump has lost Texas Latinos. And James Talarico is developing a humane pro-immigrant message that’s resonating—even in this ultra-Trumpy state.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
(Contrarian) A new CNN poll shows nearly two-thirds of Americans acknowledging that we are not winning the war. 70 percent say Trump’s Iran decisions have hurt the US, and 75 percent presume he has no plan to end it. A stunning 76 percent say it was not worth it. Much of this decline: GOP members.
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Wear The Peace @wearthepeace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Actress Susan Sarandon being arrested earlier today for protesting Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations. One is speaking out against genocide, one is committing it. One was arrested, one was not.
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Ewindham3 @ewindham3.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
#BlueWaveIn40Days bsky.app/profile/pegg...
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Andrew Weissmann @weissmann.substack.com · 24/09/2026
BREAKING!!! Judge Kelly rules against Trump and orders three news outlets reinstated! Another win for the First Amendment and another LOSS for Trump.
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𝙽𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝙸𝚜 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙸𝚝 @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
No one wants to hear what this war criminal has to say. Netanyahu was forced to give his speech to a nearly empty room as the majority of the UN General Assembly walked out in protest and disgust.
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Blue Dot in Red State @bluedotin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
(Nate Silver) Trump's overall NET approval rating is moving down. It has stayed around MINUS 20% for some time. It is now: MINUS 21.6%. Rating on how he handles: INFLATION: 70% disapprove, 25.7 approve; ECONOMY: 64.2% disapprove, 32.5% approve; TRADE: 61.3% disapprove, 34.6% approve
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Dave The Artist @coloradofaux.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Net zero renewable energy would make war for oil obsolete… and yet, here we are… 👇
It is horrifying that we have to fight our own government to save the environment.
- Ansel Adams -
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
👇👇👇👇
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Thank you all for stepping up for such a last-minute event at the Kennedy Center. We are so proud of all of you. 💚✊ Cheers 🍻 Raise a glass and let’s have another round tonight.
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HCR HQ @hcrhq.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
September 18, 2026 According to the American Automobile Association, diesel hit its highest recorded average price today at just above $6.44 per gallon. Diesel moves most of the consumer goods in the United States.… heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/september-...
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September 18, 2026
According to the American Automobile Association, diesel hit its highest recorded average price today at just above $6.44 per gallon.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Maybe the most important political story of our time. People just want the bullshit to stop.
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71% of Americans Say They're Completely Exhausted
A CDC report shows that people are not feeling relaxed and restful in the United States.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 18/09/2026
🚨 MAJOR NEWS: Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna say they have now secured commitments for all 218 signatures needed to force a House vote on Epstein Files Transparency Act II.
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Massie, Khanna Say They Have Secured 218 Signatures for New Epstein Files Vote
The announcement comes hours after MeidasTouch reported the discharge petition was just two signatures short of the threshold needed to force a House vote.
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“This Court will continue to do whatever is required to protect the rule of law, including, if necessary, the use of criminal contempt. One way or another, ICE will comply with this Court’s orders.” joycevance.substack.com/p/my-patienc...
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 16/09/2026
⚡️Ukraine's drone strikes force 3 of Russia's largest diesel refineries to halt or slash output, Reuters reports. The Kirishi refinery in Leningrad Oblast has shut down completely, while the NORSI plant in Nizhny Novgorod and the Volgograd refinery are operating at one-fourth capacity.
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Ukraine's drone strikes force 3 of Russia's largest diesel refineries to halt or slash output, Reuters reports
Ukraine's oil infrastructure attacks have aggravated a domestic fuel supply crisis in Russia, contributing to export bans, price increases, and sales restrictions across the country.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
💚 HCR
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
MCCONNELL SIGHTING… no words, just a slow, pained hand raise… they’re literally doing weekend at bernie’s…
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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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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/09/2026
WATCH LIVE: Marc Elias reacts to Donald Trump's stunning defeat on mail voting. In a major win for voters, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to reinstate mail voting restrictions ahead of November’s pivotal midterm elections. www.youtube.com/live/dfi8genxbaM
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BREAKING: Supreme Court Hands Trump Stunning Defeat on Mail Voting
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It's an abuse of the FCC. Texans, make it backfire!
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Bruno J. Navarro @brunojnavarro.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
‘ken paxton owns 15 homes while most texans can‘t afford one‘ so refreshing to hear a from james talarico, a candidate who doesn't accept corporate pac money
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Interview with James Talarico That the FCC Doesn’t Want You To See
YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 12/09/2026
The Postcards memorial honors the 274 Staten Island residents who were killed in the horrific terror attacks of September 11, 2001.

Their names and birthdays are preserved here forever. Their profiles are carved into granite, each one facing toward Ground Zero.

It is a solemn reminder that behind every name was a whole life. A person with family who loved them and a future they should have had.

25 years later, we remember not only the unimaginable pain our city endured, but every person who never came home and every family that has carried that loss ever since.

I was honored to stand with those families and Staten Island leaders today to remember what this community lost. We will Never Forget.
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 08/09/2026
For years, New Yorkers have demanded access to City records about the lasting health impacts of the horrific September 11th attacks. For years, they have been denied and ignored. That ends today. nyc.gov/sept11docs
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September 11 Docs
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Midterm history is rarely kind to unpopular presidents. Trump is at 33% approval, his party is already in trouble in both chambers, and the rational move would be to get out of the way. Instead, he keeps making it about himself. A bad midterm could get much worse.
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How To Get Crushed In The Midterms
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Happy birthday to my old friend, Bernie Sanders. It's an honor to have been in the fight with him for all of these years. Bernie has more guts than any politician I know. Hell, he has more guts than just about anyone I know.
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