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Valerie ❌👑

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Hearie learning ASL & loving life in the Driftless with my husband. ☮️ 🤟 Milkweed for Monarchs Universal healthcare Tax the Rich Save Social Security DMs for IRL friends & people who support Deafies 🧏‍♀️🧏 End language deprivation 🚫AI, 🚫porn, 🚫money requests

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Scott MacFarlane @macfarlanenews.bsky.social · 12h
Jack Smith: “it’s inconceivable to me how you can pardon people who beat police officers… and then vilify the officers”
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National Disability Rights Network @ndrnadvocates.bsky.social · 10h
As a child, Nanette Opperman learned to navigate a world that often underestimated her. Today, the author and C2 spinal cord injury survivor helps others understand disability through storytelling and self-advocacy. Learn more: youtu.be/1y_PmTRfNt4?si=maY1MGWQGkP…
Promotional quote graphic featuring Nanette Opperman, a disability rights advocate and author, seated against a purple-toned background. Large white text on purple blocks reads, “Listen to the people you are trying to help.” The National Disability Rights Network logo appears at the bottom right.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In many ways, the only thing boys need to learn are the lessons we already teach girls. They need to learn to be part of a community. And if they understand that, then the lessons on consent and sexual violence come naturally.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
It is good for your son for you to say no when you need to say no. With a toddler, that might mean teaching him not to climb on your body without asking for consent. With a teenager, that might mean helping with tasks he wants you to do that you don’t have time to do.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
And the last one I’ll mention is for mothers to set boundaries in their own relationships with their sons. The way he treats you is a model for how he treats all other women. If you succumb to the social pressure to make every sacrifice for him, he will expect the same of other women too.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Another big one is teaching your son to see girls as equals. Instead of enrolling him in sex-segregated sports, introduce him to a co-ed team. And help him foster his more “feminine” interests where we can be in mixed-sex spaces, making mixed-sex friend groups.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
I also always think about how little boys are permitted to behave at zoos. Every time I go to a zoo, I watch mothers apologize behind their sons’ backs as they push to the front of the crowd to see an animal. Or worse—they ask other people to move to the side to let their sons cut the line. 😬
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Teach your son to wait. Teach him that other people are as important as he is. Teach him to apologize and go back to the end of the line if he made an entitled decision. Teach him that girls and women deserve respect in *all* scenarios—not just during sex.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
For example, if your son misses or fails an assignment, resist the temptation to handle the situation with his teacher yourself. Let the consequences of his decision affect his grades.
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Nicole Bedera @nbedera.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
To put it another way, you can’t just tell your sons they need to take accountability—you need to hold them accountable. Start with small stuff. Don’t shield them for the consequences of their actions. Walk them through the process of doing the wrong thing and turning it into the right thing.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 15h
Warren: "This has been their argument every time -- they cut taxes and say, 'Ultimately it's really going to pay off for you.' What's happened every time? The academics study it very carefully and say, 'What really happened is the richest people got richer and everybody else got left behind.'"
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Christina Ayiotis @christinaayiotis.bsky.social · 10h
"Current and former OpenAI and Google DeepMind researchers warn companies are doing too little to protect the world against the potentially disastrous fallout of building self-improving AI systems that could outpace humans' ability to control them." ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/exclusi...
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Exclusive-AI researchers warn companies rushing self-improving systems despite safety risks
By Deepa Seetharaman SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Current and former OpenAI and Google DeepMind researchers warn companies are doing too little to protect the world against the potentially
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TCarlson @tcw123.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
#VoterOutreach #ElectionsMatter #Michigan Marquette Michigan Knock Doors in Marquette! Saturdays & Sundays Multiple times available Marquette Democratic Headquarter 715 W Washington St Marquette, MI 49855 www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
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Knock Doors in Marquette! · Mobilize
Join One Team Michigan to talk with voters in your community about the issues that matter most! Doors don't take a break during the week and neither do we - join us Tuesday through Friday to talk to v...
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deafinc.bsky.social @deafinc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🚑 On Sept 11th, DEAF, Inc. and WashU trained EMS paramedics on Deaf Awareness, tackling communication barriers & celebrating diverse Deaf identities. Let's make emergency care accessible! Interested? Contact info@deafinc.org. #DEAFInc #DeafAwareness #Accessibility #EMS
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Kim Grebert @kgrebert.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Let's Celebrate! #deaf #hearingloss #ASL #worlddeaf
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Kim Grebert @kgrebert.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Give a book for Deaf Awareness Month! CINDERELLA'S HEARING AID captures the day-to-day struggles of Deaf/deaf/hh people, from Dinner Table Syndrome to listening fatigue. Use this convenient link to purchase a book: books2read.com/u/mgXV67 #deafASL #deafawareness #parentsofdeafchildren #hearingloss
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All in One Accessibility @wcagwidget.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This Deaf Awareness Month, let’s embrace Sign Language, promote awareness, and create barrier-free experiences. #DeafAwareness #DeafCommunity #InclusiveDesign
Deaf Awareness Month
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deafinc.bsky.social @deafinc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
⚾️ Celebrating 35 years of Deaf Awareness Day with the St. Louis Cardinals was amazing! 🎉 Our event on Sept. 19 was SOLD OUT! Special thanks to MCDHH, Starkloff Disability Institute, & Nothing Bundt Cakes - Brentwood for making it unforgettable! ❤️🤟 #DeafAwareness #Cardinals #ASL
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Bruno Druchen @brunodruchen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
FACT CHECK : #Deaf #SASL #Deafawareness #Deafcommunity #Signlanguage #factcheck #didyouknow 🤟🏾 🧏‍♂️
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Bruno Druchen @brunodruchen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
FACT CHECK : #Deaf #SASL #Deafawareness #Deafcommunity #Signlanguage #factcheck #didyouknow 🤟🏾 🧏‍♂️
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Bruno Druchen @brunodruchen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
FACT CHECK : #Deaf #SASL #Deafawareness #Deafcommunity #Signlanguage #factcheck #didyouknow 🤟🏾 🧏‍♂️
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Jen Jones (sign name Red)🦻🤟🏳️‍🌈🩷💜💙 @jenjlibrarian.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
It’s #deafawareness week and this graphic is a good way to of explaining to a hearing person the impact of bad communication styles on a deaf person #deaf
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deafinc.bsky.social @deafinc.bsky.social · 11h
Deaf Awareness Day is coming to CITYPARK! ⚽🤟 Join DEAF, Inc. on Oct 14 as St. Louis CITY SC faces Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Enjoy ASL performances & the match in the ASL section! 🎟️ Tickets: $68 at deafinc.org/dad #DeafAwareness #ASL #STLCitySC
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Pam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 12h
America.gov launched today--a DOGE initiative to use AI to deliver public services. Child lying facedown on a frozen lake as the image accompanying the question: "How can I invest in my child's future" is just incredible. Way to go AI
Image of a child lying facedown on a froze lake.  above is the portal where you ask AI questions about government services.  the question matching this image is:  "How can I invest in my child's future?"
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Brown Eyed Susan @browneyedsusan.bsky.social · 11h
MAINE, you know what you need to do!
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Melody Schreiber @melodyschreiber.com · 13h
Uncle Sam wants YOUR confidential health data. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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RFK Jr outlines expansive vision for collecting US health data at Maha event
Health secretary calls for medical and lifestyle details to be sent to doctors and AI to address ‘chronic disease epidemic’
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 13h
IOWA FIRST… FROM KANSAS? Zach Lahn is running for governor of Iowa while maintaining a home in Wichita. He voted in Kansas in 2018, 2020 and 2022, then registered in Iowa in 2024. Flight records reviewed by the Des Moines Register showed his plane making frequent trips back to Wichita.
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AFT @aft.org · 13h
ICYMI: Yesterday, @rweingarten.bsky.social joined @apscuf.org members to rally for a 15% hike in public higher ed funding and urge leaders to prioritize affordable college solutions. Disinvestment from higher ed means higher tuition costs and less opportunity for students. #AffordableCollegeNow
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Advocates rally at Capitol for a boost in Pennsylvania higher education funding
A rare alliance in PA stands for affordable college.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 13h
Jack Smith deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom from the next non-criminal president.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h
Jack Smith: "History teaches that the rule of law is rarely destroyed all at once. It's often weakened by attacks on the institutions and the public servants sworn to uphold it. Since January 2025, we have witnessed precisely such an effort."
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h
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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Charles Gaba ✡️ @charlesgaba.com · 15h
PLEASE tell me this will run on network TV without being bleeped (I think political ads have a FCC exception for that?)
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Joan ❌👑 @still4dems.bsky.social · 23h
Senate candidate Josh Turek talks about AI, data centers, healthcare. How wonderful it would be if Josh could be the one to fight for Medicare, Medicaid, and rural hospitals in the US Senate! Iowans, elect Josh Turek to the Senate. www.contrariannews.org/p/iowa-is-un...
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Iowa Is ‘Uniquely Hurting.’ This Senate Candidate Is Ready to Bring the Cure
Iowa made a big swing to the right in 2016. Will it swing back in 2026?
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David William @nrvscrcts.bsky.social · 15h
"In addition to the explicitly labeled 'machine-generated' titles, there is also the case of Mastering Machine Learning: From Basics to Advanced, which Springer Nature retracted only after Retraction Watch reported that the title had multiple references to works that did not exist."
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AI Slop Coming to University Library Near You (opinion)
Librarians must hold the gates against machine-generated titles.
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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 15h
There is no more durable way to lower your energy bills than to rapidly deploy technologies that let you stay warm, travel and keep the lights on without buying/burning fossil fuel. chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 15h
According to several people involved, the Trump administration initially floated an idea that would have virtually shut down mail voting: requiring all ballots to be delivered exclusively through certified mail.
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The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting
ProPublica’s reporting reveals for the first time the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed, spurring behind-the-scenes drama that played out for near...
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Patrick De Haan @gasbuddyguy.bsky.social · 14h
the Fuel Clock shows Americans have paid $74.4 billion more on gasoline & $47.5 billion more on diesel since March 1 compared to a year ago. Total cost will hit $122 billion today. also updated the state map where you can find out how much more you're paying. link in my profile.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 16h
NEW: A new White House rule would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives, including ones that help disabled Americans vote. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to restrict voting access.
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This White House Plan Threatens Funding That Helps Disabled Americans Vote
A new rule from the Office of Management and Budget would prohibit anyone from using federal grant money for voter registration drives. It’s part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to restr...
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Alani Bankhead for U.S. Senate (D-MT) @alanib.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
My Christian faith calls me to feed the poor, care for my neighbors, and stand up for people who need help. Seth Bodnar’s campaign has decided to make my faith a political issue. #mtpol
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Senator Jeff Merkley @merkley.senate.gov · 29/09/2026
Trump’s Republican allies in the Senate BLOCKED my bill with Senator Murkowski to stop the Kennedy Center—or any presidential national memorial—from being demolished without an act of Congress. Just shameful.
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WatchYourRepsTN&SC @watchyourrepssc.bsky.social · 15h
croleyforcongress.com/meet-mike/ @mikefortn6.bsky.social Let's #FlipThe6th #FlipCongress #VoteBlue
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Meet Mike Croley
Meet Mike Croley. Learn about his background, service, values, and why he’s running for Congress in Tennessee’s 6th District.
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ken Paxton: The only thing that really saves us is that the Supreme Court came along and allowed Super PACs. Otherwise... I would be sitting here and never have a chance...
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Nancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 15h
ICE is set to open a new detention facility for kids at an airport in Alexandria, Louisiana, in order to speed deportations. The Trump regime is putting kids at risk for trafficking, a multi-billion-dollar crime industry. Who is profiting from trafficking migrant kids? bsky.app/profile/anat...
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Anonymous Choice ☮️ @tcepser.bsky.social · 16h
Jon Husted is a Xrump sycophant snake. #VoteBlue #Ohio #VoteSherrodBrown
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Debbie Coffee @dcoffee1.bsky.social · 15h
The average SNAP benefit is $6 per day and 80% of beneficiaries supplement their food purchases with CASH! And they obviously have to pay cash for other things they purchase! This man is full of crap.
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TexEnt @treedweller.bsky.social · 14h
#RepublicansHate poor people. #RepublicansLie #AmericaDeservesBetter
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Sherrod Brown @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social · 16h
NEW AD: Listen to this sh*t.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
MacFarlane: The Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio has got the same issue. Last year, they paid $50,000 for diesel to transport their food. Now, they’re paying $150,000 for the diesel to transport their food.
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Justin Mikulka @justinmikulka.bsky.social · 14h
"cutting methane emissions would be one of the most ​effective methods of slowing global warming." Ohh! Tell me more! We must be taking this seriously after 30,000 europeans died from heat this summer.
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Explainer: What are Europe's methane emissions rules and why are they being delayed?
The European Commission is considering a postponement of the EU's methane emissions rules for oil and gas imports, responding to calls from the French, US and other governments that fear they could un...
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 14h
Enten unpacks how Trump has lost 27 points of net approval among white non-college voters over the last two years, and in fact now is "at the lowest of any previous Republican president at this point in his second term among white non-college voters"
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