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Caroline Gaudet

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Lover of humans and dogs (in that order) Malden, MA

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Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 15h
AI is now the biggest investment in all of US history as a percentage of GDP. Datacenter construction is up, all other construction is down. "AI Is Squeezing Out the Rest of the Stock Market," reported WSJ 2 days ago. We basically bet the whole economy on the most optimistic visions panning out.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1965: 20-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio in 1990: 75-1 CEO-to-worker pay ratio today: 325-to-1 Trickle-down economics was always a sham. Nothing has ever trickled down.
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Everyone involved in this process — including the Palantir employees — have to be investigated and probably go to jail.
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Wait. Which country is he talking about?
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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#HispanicHeritageMonth: Sylvia Rivera, LGBTQ rights pioneer and along with Marsha P. Johnson co-founder of the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries, one of the first organizations addressing the needs of unhoused LGBTQ youth ✨
Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera at the 1989 Pride March in New York
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Grudgie the Wail @grudgie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
25 people per data center!
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Evan Greer @evangreer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
BOSTON! It feels like we need to gather outside somewhere and belt out Dolly Parton songs together, so we’re doing exactly that on 9/25 (9 to 5!) in Davis Square. Spread the word and come sing with us!
Dolly Parton Tribute 
Sept 25 
5pm - 7pm 
Statue Park 
Davis Square 
Somerville
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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Did folks on here uplift the voting rights protests of a few days ago? www.kcra.com/article/defe...
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Thousands of protesters rally in DC over voting rights ahead of midterm elections
Thousands of protesters are rallying on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm elections.
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Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
amazing stuff
"This government hates us and wants us dead," Kathleen Hanna remarked during Bikini
Kill's set. "They don't give a shit about anybody's healthcare. They don't care if we're dying in parking lots of curable illnesses.
They don't give a shit. They don't care if our rights are taken away. They're ripping people off the streets. I'm not gonna tell you all the bad things! But I am gonna say it makes it hard for me in my body sometimes to have a good time. 'Cause it's hard to turn it off. And I was thinking that on the way here. I was like,
'What a gift.' What a gift we have to be able to play for you. What a gift Olivia has given all of us to do this festival.
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Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Could just recall the one guy instead
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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 28/08/2026
The FDA approved the 2026-2027 COVID vaccines today. This year, it is again my aim to provide you with actionable guidance, as soon as a clear enough picture emerges for me to be able to do so. Unless it's medically contraindicated, I want you to get this updated vaccine to protect against COVID.
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FDA Approves 2026-2027 COVID Vaccines — But There's A Catch | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland
FDA took action on the 2026-2027 COVID vaccines today. I'll recount what they did and then give you my analysis of what this actually means.
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dr. rich traditions, JD @helldude.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
americans, my one big hope for you, and i am really rooting for all of us here on this one, I want you to remember you really can just take control of your society. you don't have to worship money and police and domination and elites. you can despise them and penalize them
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Bugs, Yaoist @bugsmaytrix.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
it was so fucking cathartic to talk about Trans People In Sports with like, other trans people on the mic
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Caroline Gaudet @skirtsuits.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Vote Tuesday in MA. State Senate 5th Middlesex. #Malden #Melrose #Reading #Stoneham #Wakefield #Winchester
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Caroline Gaudet @skirtsuits.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
I'm attending McDonald for State Senate's event, “GOTV Canvassing for Carey McDonald” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/careymcdonal...
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GOTV Canvassing for Carey McDonald · McDonald for State Senate
Join us to "Get The Vote Out" for Carey McDonald before Election Day! We’ll give you everything you need to have one-on-one conversations with voters.
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Fight for the Future @fightforthefuture.org · 22/08/2026
If Flock & other mass surveillance tech being used by police was actually about community safety, why haven’t we heard a peep about these tools surrounding 22 suspicious deaths (lynchings) of Black people across the South over the past 12 months? emeraldbook.org/news/aug-152...
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The Alarming Rise of Black People Found Hanging but Ruled as Suicides – Emerald Book
◆ Emerald Pages ◆ Civil Rights / Investigation The Alarming Rise of Black People Found Hanging but Ruled as Suicides Emerald Book Publication August 15, 2026 7 min read As public hangings of Black peo...
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Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Great time canvassing for Carey McDonald in Malden tonight!
Group of volunteers Group of volunteers
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Aaron Huertas @aaronhuertas.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We have a major Democratic law firm, two major party committees, and two media outlets dead to rights suppressing research into how digital fundraising firms scam seniors and barely a peep from the national press corps or elected officials. A goddamn shame.
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Americans for Tax Fairness @4taxfairness.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Sheldon & Miriam Adelson are in the Epstein files. They’ve spent over $744 million on elections since 2010. They’ve given $100 million+ to Trump and have offered $250 million for him to run for a third term. Epstein’s billionaire buddies are interfering in our elections.
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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
My god. The damage his re-election has done. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Trump 2.0 has deleted or altered nearly 400 US datasets, endangering public health, education and more
Health data appears to be most affected by administration’s attempt to wipe findings that don’t align with its priorities, tracker shows
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 17/08/2026
NEW: At some private schools across the U.S., every student uses taxpayer money to pay toward tuition, thanks to the growth of school voucher programs. But these "quasi-public" schools face almost none of the scrutiny given to public schools.
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At “Quasi-Public” Private Schools, 100% of Students Get Tuition Vouchers. There’s Almost No Accountability.
Private schools — even those that are heavily dependent on taxpayer funding — often operate without the scrutiny public schools are subject to. Following the money at one Milwaukee private school reve...
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Adam Bonica @adambonica.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
There are four overlapping scandals here: 1. Fundraising spam tactics are hallmarks of elder financial exploitation 2. The Dem establishment is in on it 3. Most of what is raised goes to fundraising consultants 4. Capitulation to legal threats by NYT and The Bulwark on a fully vetted story 🧵👇
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Hook and Squeeze
How Democratic consultants, committees, and party leaders built a fundraising spam pipeline that funnels money from a captive pool of elderly donors into their own operations.
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101 East @aj101east.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory. Taiwan says China is seeking to mirror Iran’s Strait of Hormuz blockade strategy to pressure the island. A blockade would have dire global consequences. With questions over US support, 101 East asks if Taiwan could defend itself. aje.news/taiwan
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
I was thinking the other day how those not in DC (I'm not) aren't hit as clearly with how Trump has turned the White House grounds into something between construction site and waste dump. Genuinely upsetting. Far from the worst thing he's done but among the most tangible and graphic.
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Project Salt Box @projectsaltbox.com · 30/07/2026
This is a big deal — and if you’ve been following the ICE warehouse story and are looking at the future of ICE’s detention space expansion, this is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Amazing reporting @katyaschwenk.bsky.social
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Roxxy @put0ntheredlight.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Too many people are saying that Abdul El-Sayed referred to Haley Stevens as an “ogre on a pike”. This isn’t true. The audio has been released and he is unquestionably talking about how his win could enable a successful primary against John Fetterman and then future DSA wins youtu.be/TiRwK4wiQ_k
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Audio of Abdul El-Sayed speaking on a donor meeting obtained by POLITICO
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Prism @prismreports.org · 27/07/2026
🚨EMERGENCY FUNDRAISER: We won’t stop talking about Palestine🚨 We have lost half a million dollars in philanthropic support. Still, we remain steadfast in our commitment to reporting on anti-imperial resistance efforts & working with writers in Palestine. We need your help to continue this work.
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Support independent, nonprofit news led by journalists of color
Join Prism's community of justice seekers and truth-tellers, building collective power through journalism. Understanding the full story has never mattered…
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Walker Bragman @walkerbragman.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
I am increasingly worried about the subtle—and maybe not so subtle—Islamophobic undertones of Stevens’ campaign. From this “local candidate” thing she’s trying to do to Clyburn leaning into the Bible at this rally and telling the crowd to pray for Stevens.
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Jenny Cohn @jennycohn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
👀 Argentine politician Maximilian Ferraro warns that Argentina’s government joined "Pax Silica"—a global AI initiative led by Under Secretary of State Jacob Helberg (former advisor to Palantir’s CEO)—& negotiated critical resources without informing Congress. He is requesting transparency. 1/
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THE GOVERNMENT NEGOTIATED OUR RESOURCES WITHOUT INFORMING CONGRESS
Argentina joined "Pax Silica," an agreement promoted by the United States on critical minerals, energy, semiconductors, and artificial
intelligence. The accession was signed by Ambassador Alec Oxenford in Washington, under orders from Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno.
The problem? The Government moved forward without providing information to Congress.
+The content of the commitments assumed by Argentina is unknown. It is not known whether the provinces, holders of the original domain over those resources, were consulted, nor whether the provincial legislatures will intervene. We also do not know what the counter-performance, benefits, or conditions arising from this agreement are.
That is why I presented a request for information so that the Government explains, clearly, what it agreed to, under what conditions, and with what legal backing.
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DeFlock @deflock.org · 20/07/2026
Wouldn't it be nice if there were one place to see every documented abuse, misuse, and controversy involving Flock systems? 🤔 #Flock #DeFlock #Surveillance #Law #Crime #Privacy #AI library.kansas.watch
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ALPR Abuse Library — Kansas Watch
A publicly maintained index of news articles documenting abuses, misuses, and civil liberties concerns related to Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs).
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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · 20/07/2026
It's a scam all the way down. Taylor Farms gave MAGA Inc. $1M USD less than a week after FDA postponed implementation of food traceability rules. www.patreon.com/mattbc/posts...
FEC Schedule A itemized receipt, line C. Contributor: Taylor Fresh Foods Inc, 911-B Blanco Circle, Salinas, CA 93902. Date of receipt: 03/26/2025. Transaction ID: SA17.4550. Amount of receipt this period: $1,000,000.00. Marked "Memo Item" and labeled "NON-CONTRIBUTION." Receipt-for boxes (Primary/General/Other) are blank. Aggregate year-to-date: $1,000,000.00.
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Emma Jacobs @emmavj.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Forget pervert glasses - what about smart plugs? Me on domestic abusers taking over home devices as.ft.com/r/8f4ab2f1-4... How smart tech is being weaponised in the home
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David Forbes @davidforbes.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Honestly stunned — in a good way — by the level of support we're getting at TNN. If we can make our final fundraising goal that means we don't just keep the lights on, but launch fellowships for particularly marginalized trans journalists as well.
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Woodland Park Zoo @woodlandparkzoo.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
It's berry season and you have the tiniest friends. These critically endangered babies are Egyptian tortoises that hatched on July 4 and 6, 2026. Currently, our Egyptian tortoises are living behind the scenes in a warm and cozy habitat with lots of attention from their dedicated animal keepers.
Two small Egyptian tortoises are positioned on either side of a bright red raspberry on a gravel surface.A small tortoise is on a sandy surface, next to a plump blueberryAn Egyptian tortoise is close to a blueberry on a sandy surface.Two small tortoises face a large blackberry on a gravel surface.
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The Tonearm @thetonearm.com · 15/07/2026
"LGBTQ musicians have made an art out of saying what can't overtly be said, just as LGBTQ listeners have learned to hear what others can't." Who and What Pop Music Is for Is 'Mighty Real':
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The history of pop music through a queer lens
Barry Walters' Mighty Real is 30 glorious years of music that can be "read as a metaphor of LGBTQ existence", regardless of who created it.
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Rocket Girl Erin 👩🏼‍🚀🚀🔆🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 HELP! READ PINNED SKEET! @rocketgirlerin.northsky.social · 14/07/2026
@democrats.org are giving me every reason to note vote this year between this and them running white carpet baggers in bipoc districts, yeah, fucking shitheads. @democrats.org don't have any good ideas or goals that'll win voters, so they'll just attack anyone that does to protect the aristocracy.
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Democrats Are Trying to Disqualify Trans Candidates. Here’s How
Trans candidates for public office in Massachusetts and Michigan have faced challenges from fellow Democrats seeking to remove them from key races in the midterm elections.
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Molly McKew @mollymckew.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Everything about this story is strong evidence that running a company with humanity is more successful for communities and for the nation www.wsj.com/business/ret...
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He Earns $33 an Hour as a Costco Cashier. Now He’s a Millionaire.
Long-tenured workers like cashier Tony Barzar are reliable, experienced and able to speed shoppers through a checkout line. Costco is willing to pay to keep them around.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
ICE is engaged in a very large escalation nationwide, with the agency claiming to be hitting record arrest numbers amid the return of quotas. This has gotten very little attention from the media because ICE learned lessons from the chaotic disasters of Kristi Noem’s tenure. Keep a watch.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
18 months without charges
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Dmitry Grozoubinski @explaintrade.com · 05/07/2026
He's being illustrative here but this this actually summarizes so much of conservative policymaking on issues well beyond immigration. "We must drop everything to focus on being as cruel as possible or risk a wildly improbable, highly contrived scenario I have just invented."
Tweet from Stephen Miller:

"If you believe a foreign government can sail a hospital ship to the edge of US territorial waters, deliver a hundred babies to foreign moms, then promptly sail back to a foreign port, and that every one of those babies is American for life, you don't believe in nationhood at all."
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Constant Screaming @ajaxsinger.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Shockingly, "Fundraisers including O’Rourke misled prospective America250 donors by providing them with Freedom 250’s banking and routing numbers instead."
theguardian.com
Trump hijacked US’s 250 anniversary to serve ‘political ideology and pet projects’, congressional report says
House Democratic subcommittee report outlines web of alleged corruption, wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes
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Gillian Brockell @gillianbrockell.com · 02/07/2026
Mauritania still practices a slavery remarkably similar to what we had in the US--lifelong, race-based, inherited, chattel slavery. I've tracked 8 deportation flights to Mauritania under Trump. Plus at least 3 Mauritanians subjected to third-country removal. gillianbrockell.com/tracking-all...
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Tracking All of Trump’s Known Third-Country Removals
Trump's ICE has expelled an estimated 19,000 people to countries where they have no ties. This tracks who they're expelling, how they get there, where they're going, and what happens to them.
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Ruth Zakarin @ruthz.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
I like his chances too. And he’s right, Dems are so reactive to what they think the right wingers will say they’re forgetting to be proactive in stating some core values. People have a right to be safe and have their basic needs met. Send me the candidates who are grounded in that.
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mtsw @mtsw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
elderly council of wizards mandates child gential inspections.
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alexis simpson is confused by display name changes @amutepiggy.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
crazy to me that rich people have been so successful in perpetuating the lie that the poor are stealing from everyone. they don't have any money. the rich people are the ones with the money! that's who stole the money
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Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.blacksky.app · 24/06/2026
that woman has a cardigan tied around her neck dude has a fannypack draped over his shoulder are these the antifa vandals I've been hearing about
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alec karakatsanis @equalityalec.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
The sentences handed down today in Texas are a threat to the possibility of a democratic society. The prosecution is rife with constitutional violations, but 30 years in prison (more than anyone for January 6) for moving some magazines? 50 years for those not involved in even planning the protest?
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W.E.D.em Boyz @leftistwonk.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
It’s still so wild how relatively little attention this received
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Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
How long it takes and how hard it is to undo the damage will depend in large part on the political will of the people elected to do it. If you get hand-wringing caveat peddlers who want to deliberate for years before acting it'll never happen. Plan has to be ready on day one
"Why's it taking so long to take down the name when they put it up so fast?" yeah, undoing every single thing he's done is gonna be exactly like that, get used to it
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
If any Democrats take money from AI, Crypto and AIPAC, then they are complicit with this insanity and obscenity. They will help bail out Elon Musk and the broligarchy that WILL FAIL because it's all a Ponzi Scheme. Ask them why they take money from them? And vote for someone else.
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