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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

"How to piss off a judge you appointed (and who issued a relatively modest ruling) in three easy steps."

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Historian Jen @historianjenfl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Andy Beshear has an entire chapter in his new book about backing the LGBTQ community and it's worth a read. He talks about how the anti-trans ads were tested in KY during his election and how vetoing anti-trans legislation didn't hurt his reelection campaign.

However the anti-trans ads had less to do with Kentucky and more to do with the fact that we were in an election. Terry Schilling, the head of the APP, decided to test the ads in our election to determine whether or not the issue could win votes for the Republican Party. Earlier in the summer of 2019, Scholling had partnered with a behavioral science firm to try to find a wedge issue that resonated with suburban voters. That's right. The anti-trans ads did not come out of some firmly held conviction but was a purely political stance. Their research landed on trans athletes, specifically trans women, competing in women's sports. They tested their theory in the 2019 Kentucky gubernatorial general election. Although I won, APP considered their test successful, because their research showed the ads delivered thirteen thousand votes for Trump Lite, which made the race tighter than anticipated.

You might hask how, in this political climate, I was reelected after vetoing the anti-trans bill. Because people respect authentic faith. The day I vetoed it, I explained my why. I said I believe all children are children of God and that I don't want people picking on these kids. I then countered their anti-trans ads with commercials talking about good jobs, healthcare, roads and bridges, public education, and

public safety. The result? The biggest win of my career. So don't tell me the Democratic Party should stop fighting for the rights of all people. Just explain your authentic why, and then get back to focusing on issues that touch all our lives on a daily basis.

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Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · 26/09/2026

No One Trolls MAGA Better Than Kacey Musgraves Raising money for immigrant children, descending from disco testicles, and shading Ted Cruz, the Texas-born singer repeatedly drives MAGA crazy while making big bucks for charity.

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No One Trolls MAGA Better Than Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves has become expert at trolling MAGA and the far right; she did so again by calling to support immigrants at tour kickoff in Chicago.

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Moms Clean Air Force @momscleanairforce.org · 28/09/2026

The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won 🔥🔥🔥 A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers. 19thnews.org/2026/09/wome...

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The ‘lionesses’ who sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won

A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers.

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Jeff Goodell @jeffgoodell.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Read The Inheritance. I did. I loved it. I blurbed it. And i just preordered a copy so i can read it again whenever i need that jolt of inspiration and hope that comes from great journalism and storytelling.

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Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There's a new twist in New York's wildest real estate fight. The Saudi businessman recruited by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to buy the iconic Pierre Hotel was supposed to put down a $100 million deposit weeks ago. But the money is M.I.A. www.vanityfair.com/story/pierre...

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A New Twist in the Battle for the Billionaires’ Hotel

Mark Zuckerberg, Michael Dell, and the King of Morocco were all approached to buy The Pierre, according to recently released documents reviewed by Vanity Fair. But it was Saudi businessman Motasem Kha...

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Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

the most telling part is schmitt *doubling down* on his name-calling and conspiracy-mongering in the face of new facts

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Noah Shachtman @noahshachtman.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Marco Rubio's former BFF just got 10 years in jail for trying to broke a deal between Trump and the regime in Venezuela. Which is, of course, now the official policy of the United States. www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/d...

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Former Florida congressman David Rivera sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying case

Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted on federal charges stemming from a secret lobbying campaign tied to the Venezuelan government.

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John Schwartz @jswatz.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“We dodged a bullet today,” said Billy Miller, a river guide who was one of the named plaintiffs in the suit. “It means that we can continue to introduce people to the wildness. Their plan was going to ruin the experience of anybody going out there.” www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...

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Judge Blocks Border Wall Construction in Big Bend in Texas (Gift Article)

The ruling dealt a setback to the Trump administration’s plans for hundreds of miles of barriers that have drawn local opposition.

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plantfanatic80.bsky.social @plantfanatic80.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

If the potus can declare a threat to annihilate a whole demographic, and NOT be arrested; WhyTF will saying "Free Palestine" get ME arrested?!?

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Jennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It still astounds me how fast the cult and their corrupt politicians will ignore and violate the Constitution in order to protect their own.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This keeps happening.

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The Organization of American Historians @oah.org · 01/10/2026

October is LGBTQ+ History Month. Looking for a deep dive into LGBTQ history? We have the reading list for you! Peruse selections from our written publications and from our podcast at www.oah.org/2026/09/30/lgbtq-histor….

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🚨House Democrats’ top outside groups just posted their best quarter ever — raising a staggering $230 million in Q3 and $514 million this cycle. That kind of donor enthusiasm sends a clear signal: Democrats are gearing up for a serious battle to win back the House in November.

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Matt-Man69 @matt-man69.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is what a REAL President looks like… 💙🇺🇸🌊🙋🏻💯🇺🇦🇨🇦🏳️‍🌈🇲🇽💙

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I never ever thought I would see such a dangerous unhinged psychopath running the US military. We’ve had some bad ones, but never like this.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is just despicable by MS NOW, which has accepted stolen taxpayers dollars for 38 illegal ads. Give me a break with this bullshit statement too. So your hosts are on air all day saying this is illegal while you are taking the money and running the ads? Just gross.

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trump wanted El Paso County to run every voter through a citizenship check or lose its counterterrorism money. County Attorney Christina Sanchez called it "reckless," sued, and won for every city in America. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trumps-sen...

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A lifelong Republican who speaks for 4,000 Georgia peanut farm families just endorsed Jon Ossoff. His reason, in his own words: "He stood up and said, 'This is not appropriate.'" www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trumps-sen...

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

BREAKING: Davey Hearn reflecting pool prosecution dismissed WITH PREJUDICE That means the case cannot be brought again Huge victory for Davey, for us at @democracydefendersfund.org & our legal team colleagues Washington Litigation Group and Steptoe--& for rule of law More to follow!

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Mr. Elias @theeliasrework.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The FBI is hiding over 5 million files that expose Donald Trump to the Epstein files. The withholding of Child sex trafficking information is the point to help Pedophiles that are being used to enrich Donald Trump and billionaires. The Republicans know this. Vote them all out.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Gas is averaging $4.45 a gallon. Trump’s Iran war drags on. And Republicans are scrambling. Trump is campaigning in Alabama and Oklahoma — deep red states he won easily. Republicans are even defending Mike Johnson’s district, which Trump won by 34 points. That’s not strength. That’s sheer panic.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

You'd think if you were going to spend months considering whether something that is literally ruining lives is legal or not, you might want to stop it from happening while you decide. The people you're hurting in the meanwhile are never going to get their lives back. Seems they've already decided.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

WARNING: Do NOT try this at home. Sen. Schmitt brought a poster board, a perjury trap & zero fact-checkers. Result? Atlanta Hawks ≠ Iowa Hawkeyes. Jack Smith was watching Caitlin Clark in Maryland. Lesson: Research first. Gloat second. Or you ARE the cautionary tale.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

So we're all supposed to be good with the crazy dictator who starves his people, supports Russia's wars, and constantly tries to hold the world hostage with his nukes now because Trump thinks the guy likes him? Kim Jong Un must be laughing his ass off.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

How soon before Trump tries to fire the GAO?

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Hypocrisy is always an essential part of the brand.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It can't hijack the world, hack companies, destroy humanity, or use up our water and drive up our utilities bills now because it's "super," not "artificial." Logic has never been his strength, and he assumes everyone else is dumber than he is. ( Yes, that's "dumber" with a "b.")

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Slopester @slopie.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

"We can have our dream come true,dad.We can start laundering billions in our very own BANK!"

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A federal judge just warned Todd Blanche he could be held in contempt for hiding Epstein files. The Attorney General. Contempt. Congress can make him hand them over. Tell them to: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Tell Congress: Demand AG Blanche release ALL of the Epstein files now

Contact Congress today!

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Eight articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth are sitting in the House. Mike Johnson's answer? Cancel votes and send everyone home to campaign. Fine. Your rep is home now too. Bury their office in letters: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...

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Tell Congress: Impeach Pete Hegseth

Contact Congress today!

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A grand jury told Trump's U.S. attorney no. He tried again. Then he walked in himself. Every charge is now dead, and so is his prosecutor's patience. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trumps-own...

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trump put Judge Stephanie Gallagher on the bench. She just held his regime in contempt. Here's what ICE did to earn it. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trumps-own...

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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trump ordered Missouri Republicans to draw him a rigged congressional seat. 300,000 Missourians picked up a pen and killed it. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trumps-own...

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

All Trump’s malevolence and psychosis will be on full display right after the midterms. We’ve been here before in Nov 2020, and here we go again. The national nightmare of Trump refusing to accept defeat and dragging the country through lies, conspiracies and drama begins again.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

They’re playing the old, “We control this…no matter what…because it’s a National Security threat” game. Bullshit. You MFers are the biggest National Security threat this nation has ever seen.

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

37 more wounded troops. Added quietly. No explanation. Here's the No B.S. truth: when anyone (a vendor, a CEO, a government) revises the numbers without telling you why, the silence IS the message. 861 wounded. Their families deserve the full story.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“If the race were tonight, we’d win this race. I firmly believe that,” said a confident Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly last week. “This race is following the trajectory that we’d hoped it would.”

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Do Democrats have a chance in November in GOP-dominated Florida?

With polls tightening and Republicans nationally facing increasing public anger over high gas and grocery prices, experts say there is a path for Democratic success this year, though it is far from a ...

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Kurt Andersen @kurtandersen.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Note to @saturdaynightlive.bsky.social producers: please write Natalie Harp into sketches as often as possible because Ashley Padilla plays her brilliantly, and please cast someone other than Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdani.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

5 weeks before the midterms, American taxpayers are paying to air an ad from the 2024 Trump campaign. You are paying for this political ad. bsky.app/profile/bayl...

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Jeff Tiedrich @jefftiedrich.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Preznit Fuckwit is a low-wattage moron who is fundamentally incapable of processing information — and yesterday, he just made one rake-steppingly bone-headed decision after another. thank you for your attention to today's post, in which I bring the receipts. link is here: bit.ly/4Az3oaz

Donny Convict truly is the worst of us.

he’s a burst trash bag of personality defects. can you think of something that isn’t wrong with him? there’s the preening vanity. imagine looking in the mirror, seeing that desiccated piss-mop perched atop your head, and going, ‘oh yeah, I’m really rocking it today.’

then there’s the narcissistic grandiosity, and the overwhelming stupidity.

he’s got fascist tendencies. he’s incapable of ever telling the truth, or admitting mistakes. he’s a cheater. he’s lazy and impulsive, with the attention span of a coked-up squirrel. he’s racist, transphobic, and misogynistic.

he’s delusional, imagining that he’s entitled to all the power, all the money, and all the attention.

but even given all that, never forget that above everything, he’s a complete fucking moron.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We found some more fraud, waste, and abuse. The third government-funded Trump ad has been identified by AdImpact in recent days. The latest ad is nearly identical to a video Trump posted during his 2024 presidential campaign. It shows him walking down a hallway declaring, “This is the final battle.”

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Everything Trump and his cabinet have said about the deal is false. Venezuelan law governing oil does not allow for 100-yr deals, or anything longer than 25 years. And US law doesn't allow us to own shares in companies. Plus, the deal as structured won’t bring new capital to Venezuela’s oil sector.

Experts are ultimately skeptical the oil deal can hold together. “The deal is like the big beautiful wall that Mexico will pay for,” said former US diplomat John Feeley.

‘Skin in the game’
It was less than a month after the January US raid that toppled Maduro that Exxon’s CEO, Darren Woods, said the country was “uninvestable” because of the “legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today”.

Two people familiar with the process said Trump began looking for a way to make sure the US had “skin in the game” – financial ownership that would put investors at ease. The potential answer became the US stake in Betancourt’s firm, North American Blue Energy Partners.

Though the White House and defense department say it has 35% ownership, the Pentagon told lawmakers on the congressional armed services committee in a written briefing seen by the Guardian it has “warrants” in Nabep: rights to purchase shares, rather than the shares themselves.

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