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Cathy

@smalltownblue.bsky.social
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The more we let our lights shine, the more love and light we see in the world around us. So keep on shining. Born to dilly dally. Forced to fight fascists. No DM'S

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MomsRising @momsrising.org · 10h
Over a career, the Latina pay gap adds up to over $1.4 MILLION in lost income. That is money that should be going toward housing, healthcare, and childcare. Demand equal pay for Latinas today: action.momsrising.org/sign/LEPD2026
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Middle Age Riot @middleageriot.bsky.social · 11h
1. It's called Artificial Intelligence. 2. You bet your diaper-wrapped ass I'm your enemy.
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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 10h
God wants Mike Johnson to dedicate his life to lawn care. Who are you to thwart God’s will, America? #Vote
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h
this shit is beyond parody, man. It truly is the make a wish presidency. now Trump is getting an award!
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Team Talarico @teamtalaricohq.bsky.social · 16h
BREAKING: Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico: “I've gotten to know James Talarico. He's a good man, who will be a good senator for the state of Texas. Please vote and vote for James Talarico.“
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 10h
🚨BREAKING: In a loss for Wisconsin voters, a state court ruled to leave voters without an option to cast an in-person provisional ballot on Election Day if they are concerned their mail-in ballot may not arrive by the deadline.
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🚨 League of Women Voters of Wisconsin et al v. Wisconsin Elections Commission et al
Learn more here.
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Paulette Feeney ❌️👑 @pauletteparis1.bsky.social · 10h
Necessary repost. Every day.
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🌊 DudeTheyreOnToMe 24:7🌊 @dancinginthestreet.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Darwin Woodka @darwinwoodka.bsky.social · 10h
This guy is a real little Nazi shit isn't he
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Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 10h
The battlefield keeps eroding for the Rs. We are on the cusp of having the election we all wanted to have. Now we need to close strong and finish the job. My latest 2026 election analysis 👇 www.hopiumchronicles.com/p/the-battle...
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The Battlefield Keeps Eroding For The Rs, We’re On The Cusp Of Having The Election We All Want To Have, And Now We Need To Close Strong And Finish The Job
Janelle Stelson (PA-10) joins us live today at 115pm ET. GA Dem Chair Charlie Bailey joins us live tomorrow, NC Dem Chair Anderson Clayton on Monday
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Rep. Justin J. Pearson @justinjpearson.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Memphis City Council failed the people in delaying the data center moratorium vote. But we are not deterred. The fight for clean air continues. Big money has no place in politics. I’m running for Congress to level the playing field & stop toxic data centers nationwide. Votejustinj.com
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Update on US-Ecuadorian maritime ops: "An Ecuadorian judge declared 32 crew members of two vessels that were intercepted and bombed by the United States in Pacific waters innocent on Wednesday." efe.com/mundo/declar...
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News to Remember @moments2remember.link · 07/10/2026
Over 80 U.S. military aircraft have been either destroyed or damaged during ongoing military operations in the conflict with Iran, marking a significant increase in losses under the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report reveals....
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Shocking Congressional Report Reveals Alarming Aircraft Losses Amid Ongoing War
Over 80 U.S. military aircraft have been either destroyed or damaged during ongoing military operations in the conflict with Iran, marking a significant increase in losses under the leadership of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a recent Congressional Research Service (CRS) report reveals. The report, updated on October 5, indicates that at least 81 aircraft have been affected since late February, a dramatic rise from the 42 reported in May.
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iWillVote.com Pollock ➡️ turn 🔔 on @willpollock.com · 07/10/2026
"I've never been denied access to military facilities. this is part of a coordinated, deliberate campaign to hide consequences and true cost of this war" @chrismurphyct.bsky.social fascists illegally blocked oversight of concentration camps too. bsky.app/profile/chri...
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Chad Livengood @chadlivengood.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
SCOOP: Mr. Smith goes to Washington? Surprise GOP nominee in Michigan's 8th Congressional District talks polls, deleted posts and where he was on Jan. 6, 2021 @craigmauger.bsky.social sat down with Tom Smith at a restaurant in a Flint suburb today: www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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Mr. Smith goes to Washington? Surprise nominee on polls, deleted posts
Republican Tom Smith believes he'll pull an upset in a key U.S. House race. He also accuses Democrats of selling socialism to young people.
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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Too late, Baby…
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
25 years ago today, the U.S. launched its war in Afghanistan. Weeks earlier, Barbara Lee was the only member of Congress to vote against the 2001 Authorization of Military Force, warning it would be a blank check for forever wars. History has proven her lonely and courageous vote right.
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DevinCow @devincow.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Has he met his wife?
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ACLU @aclu.org · 08/10/2026
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are hiding even the most basic facts about their ongoing boat strikes campaign. We applaud the members of Congress who are demanding answers about these illegal strikes. Transparency can't wait while more people are murdered by our government.
politico.com
Scrutinizing Trump’s boat strikes
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Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
lol
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Flare made a visit to the Cowardly Mullin at home. Tomorrow (10/8), we'll visit his office in Congress.
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Soraya Nadia McDonald @soraya.press · 07/10/2026
This is sexual violence as a form of terrorism. It is political violence and it is chilling and horrific, and AOC was absolutely right to be terrified that the goons (now pardoned) laying siege to the capital would rape her if they found her. Small changes won't fix this. FLIP THE TABLE NOW
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Melissa Jo Peltier @melissjpeltier.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
As @michaelwolffnyc.bsky.social says, Trump is both illiterate AND innumerate. Jeffrey Epstein told Wolff that Trump has no clue how to read a spreadsheet.
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WalkingTaako but Spooky 🏴‍☠️🏳️🪣💩 @walkingtaako.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The other problem with this strategy is that courts would likely block the Clerk from attempting to do this, because the Clerk's duty to process the new members of the House is administrative, and is not an exercise of the House's constitutionally protected power to write and enforce its own rules.
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Pwnallthethings @pwnallthethings.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Bit more niche but also you don't need to be sworn in by the speaker *at all* after an election. You do if you are elected mid-session (by house rules) but immediately after the election you are sworn by the speaker elect by convention, not by requirement
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Pwnallthethings @pwnallthethings.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
If Democrats win, johnson will not be speaker at the point where they are swearing in the new Congress. They are sworn in by the speaker elect, who is chosen by the member elects
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Andy Pearlman @apearlma.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
yeah, you just really need to see a trump property once to understand how unbelievably dirty and/or tacky it is, like the gold paint chipping off faucets, etc...
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The carpets were covered with stains while the wallpaper was faded and peeling. Everything smelled stale and musty. And, in what grossed me out the most, the poker chips were so dirty and grimy that they actually stuck together. You had to pry them apart like an Oreo.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I've played poker at dozens of casinos in my life, from the fanciest palaces in Las Vegas to crappy riverboats in the Midwest, and I can say that the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City was -- by a fucking mile -- the dirtiest, dingiest, cruddiest casino I have ever experienced in my life.
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Cathy @smalltownblue.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Sounds like he's admitting that ICE is a bunch of thugs.
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Joe Walsh @walshfreedom.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If he couldn’t lie, he’d wither away and die. If he couldn’t incite violence, he’d wither away and die. If he couldn’t spread fear, he’d wither away and die.
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Tom Nichols @radiofreetom.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Iran can't hit a damn thing that isn't nearby in the region. Calm down.
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Jon Cryer @mrjoncryer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
“Hmmm… Let’s see… how could I possibly say something more revolting than urging Iran to bomb American cities… ? Oh wait, I’ve got it…“
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notidefix.bsky.social @notidefix.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Botox injections ain't cheap
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Patric Reynolds @patricjreynolds.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The next Democratic president is going to have to create an entirely new government department just to investigate the avalanche of corruption from this regime.
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Cathy @smalltownblue.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
This is my shocked face 😐
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Hey look, more blatant corruption. I’m shocked, shocked I tell you.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 06/10/2026
Donald Trump's tariffs and war of choice in Iran are costing Illinois farmers their livelihoods. Today, I'm signing an Executive Order and issuing a state disaster declaration to provide emergency support, protections, and real relief from skyrocketing diesel prices.
Governor JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation and signed Executive Order 2026-08 to provide relief on diesel fuel costs for the agriculture industry during the fall harvest season as part of his continued efforts to support Illinois farmers.

The executive order directs the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) to allow on-road use of dyed diesel typically used for agricultural purposes. The Executive Order also directs state agencies to consider additional protections for farmers and gives the state greater flexibility to respond to continued disruptions in fuel markets and the agricultural economy.Governor JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation and signed Executive Order 2026-08 to provide relief on diesel fuel costs for the agriculture industry during the fall harvest season as part of his continued efforts to support Illinois farmers.

The executive order directs the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) to allow on-road use of dyed diesel typically used for agricultural purposes. The Executive Order also directs state agencies to consider additional protections for farmers and gives the state greater flexibility to respond to continued disruptions in fuel markets and the agricultural economy.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Trump stole millions of dollars from us to buy those campaign ads. Of course he won't pay us back. He's a criminal who should be in prison right now.
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Trump Does Not Plan to Reimburse Taxpayers for Promotional Ads
A day after the president said his super PAC would pay for the ads, which had drawn bipartisan backlash, officials said that he meant moving forward. A new taxpayer-funded ad aired Tuesday.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Hegseth also removed the olive branches, a traditional symbol of wishing peace, from the Department of Defense seal. This, in addition to changing the name to "The Department of War," shows the dangerous belligerency that comes from appointing a frat bro who values testosterone over statesmanship.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Every time Trump rejiggers his political ad scheme, he adds a new violation! First he broke the law, including illegally using a song written by one of our @democracydefendersaction.org clients Now he says his super PAC will pay for the ads--but he can't legally do that! More @ms.now👇
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Mr.Eddie8976 @mreddie8976.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
And there’s been no accounting for the money coming from taking that oil
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Crowley for Wisconsin @davidccrowley.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The many over the money. That’s how we get this done.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 06/10/2026
NEW: We filed a public comment opposing a rule proposed by the Trump administration that would dismantle Head Start's promise that children receive high-quality education, qualified teachers, comprehensive support, and more no matter where they live. Head Start must be accessible to all families.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 04/10/2026
My mom will take the $90, but she’s no fool. Trump can’t buy her vote. $90 doesn’t erase $4+ gas, the ICE abuses, millions of Americans losing healthcare, his tax cut for billionaires, higher everyday costs, the Iran war, or everything else seniors have watched happen this year. #BlueWaveIn30Days
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DrH @drhaup.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Jena Griswold will be a great Atty General for Colorado. As the current CO Secr of State, she has fought diligently & successfully for voting rights for all of us. As AG, she will uphold justice for all Coloradans. A vote for Jena is a vote for yourself & your loved ones. @jenagriswold.bsky.social
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Donna Stern @dvsmemphis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
MUST WATCH: An Iowa mom at risk of cancer showed up looking for Ashley Hinson. Hinson hid instead of facing her. Then she keeps taking campaign money from Bayer and Corteva while voting to weaken clean-water oversight. Iowa families deserve better than cowardice. #momsky#sheshed
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Casey @mamasissiesays.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I’m here to remind you… Republicans should be terrified of GenX/millennial women. 10/5, get that registration in 💅
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Donna Stern @dvsmemphis.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
WHAT IS KEN PAXTON AFRAID OF? James Talarico called Ken Paxton to invite him to a Fox News debate. Paxton didn’t pick up. Talarico has accepted four local-TV debates; Paxton has committed to none. Texans deserve more than a Senate candidate who ghosts the debate stage #momsky#sheshed
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