Spudmonkey @spudmonkey.bsky.social · 3hFuckers www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...nbcnews.comTrump’s border wall construction cut into an ancient ground carving older than StonehengeThe Las Playas Intaglio carving of a huge fish is at least 2,000 years older than the first Egyptian pyramid, according to researchers’ estimations. 010
Reposted by SpudmonkeyKatie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 3hAs we talk about what happened at Cornell, please take a moment to learn about how a young LSU student is fighting for help against that school’s storied football program 431408598
Reposted by SpudmonkeyTits McGee @scientits.bsky.social · 3hFINALLY, I hope this leads to some accountability and justicebbc.co.ukMet Police submits Grenfell Tower fire investigation files to CPSThe force is seeking charges against 54 individuals and 20 companies over the 2017 tower block fire that killed 72 people. 2618
Spudmonkey @spudmonkey.bsky.social · 3hI strongly support this drug smuggling. p.s. this is not an abortion 000
Reposted by SpudmonkeyNot Flat Earth, Just Young Earth @eggavatar829824.bsky.social · 3hYour mention of Spinal Tap reminds me of the perfect person to build Trump’s Triumphal Arch 0182
Reposted by SpudmonkeyKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 3h"Vote for James Talarico. He has *one* house." 13734146
Reposted by SpudmonkeyThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3h“It will end soon… two weeks…” A SUPERCUT from @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social & @votevets.org : “Trump has said the Iran war is almost over ~60 times. It's been 212 days. 19 service members dead. 800+ wounded. $43 BILLION gone.” 11274108
Reposted by SpudmonkeyNancy Levine Stearns @nancylevinestearns.bsky.social · 4hBest headline I’ve seen about Schmitt’s Hawks and Hawkeyes f-up. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...nbcnews.comGOP senator airballs perjury claim against Jack Smith over apparent Hawks/Hawkeyes mix-upThe Missouri senator’s shot at a gotcha moment against the former special counsel wound up being a very public miss. 98123
Reposted by SpudmonkeySarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 4hNew Philly voice article on the fight to reopen the Academy of Natural Sciences! www.phillyvoice.com/academy-natu...phillyvoice.comAcademy of Natural Sciences is closed, but the fight for the museum continuesA grassroots group is urging Drexel's board to disaffiliate from the institution and calling for a public process to decide its future. 213969
Reposted by SpudmonkeyABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 4hAfter 10-year probe, police recommend charging 54 people, 20 organisations over Grenfell Tower blazeabc.net.auMet recommends charging 54 people, 20 organisations over Grenfell blazeAlmost a decade since London's Grenfell Tower fire disaster, police have asked prosecutors to consider charging 54 people and 20 organisations over the blaze, which killed 72 people. 04221
Reposted by SpudmonkeyDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 4hUNREAL: Senate Republicans and John Fetterman Block Measure To Probe Killings of Nine Americans by Israelis in West Bank. Yep these Republicans and Fetterman voted to protect Israel over US citizens. This is TREASONOUS! www.mediaite.com/media/news/s...mediaite.comSenate Republicans and John Fetterman Block Measure To Probe Killings of Nine Americans by Israelis in West BankSenate Republicans voted almost unanimously against a measure that would require the State Department to investigate Israeli violence in the West Bank that, since 2022, has resulted in the deaths of a... 18225124
Reposted by Spudmonkeymariaevajarrous.bsky.social @mariaevajarrous.bsky.social · 4hPure Scumbags 1238
Reposted by SpudmonkeyLarry Tenney @larrytenney.bsky.social · 4hMeet Capitol Hill’s new poster-boy for RANK INCOMPETENCE: ERIC SCHMITT tried to carry out a big gotcha moment against Jack Smith predicated on rank incompetence Dude, for starters… the NBA Atlanta Hawks and the University of Iowa Lady Hawks Basketball teams are not the same. 1717964
Reposted by SpudmonkeyBeing Liberal ®🗽🏳️🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 12hActions should bear consequences. 821070
Reposted by SpudmonkeyRachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 12h“Local newspapers are dying, and I don’t think we’re prepared for a world without them…” tulsaflyer.org/2026/09/29/c...tulsaflyer.orgBattle in McCurtain County at the center of new Peacock documentaryMcCurtain County Sheriff’s officials wanted a family-run newspaper dead — literally. A new Peacock documentary explores the years-long battle and what it means for press freedoms. 431253412
Reposted by SpudmonkeyCharlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · 12hSigh... it bears repeating: imagine if a Democrat had pulled that shit today in a congressional hearing. Every major newspaper editorial board in the country would be calling for their resignation, and Jake Tapper, through tears, would spend a chunk of his show asking what our country has become. 14659103
Reposted by SpudmonkeyDeborah Hollingsworth @hollingswordy.bsky.social · 15hNC Republican Senate candidate youtu.be/Ok9FcK9UpNA?...youtu.beMichael Whatley knew.YouTube video by Roy Cooper 721841
Reposted by Spudmonkeyfreelib.bsky.social @freelib.bsky.social · 17hShe does represent a core Republican value: “Failure is never my responsibility - it’s always someone or something else’s fault. And I need to get revenge to prove it.” 0231
Reposted by SpudmonkeyErin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 17hRiley Gaines, famous for turning her 5th place tie with transgender swimmer Lia Thomas into a far-right career agianst transgender people, has officially had her lawsuit against the NCAA thrown out by a judge today. The judge found no evidence for her claims. Subscribe to support our journalism.erininthemorning.comRiley Gaines' Title IX Lawsuit Against The NCAA Struck Down After Judge Finds "No Evidence" Of Funding ClaimsGaines’ attorneys argued her civil rights were violated because she competed against a transgender athlete. 1364707907
Reposted by SpudmonkeyImani Gandy @angryblacklady.blacksky.app · 16hI got nominated for a Signal Award for B*tch, Listen! My interview w/ Elie Mystal—The Constitution: A Scam by Rich White Men, for Rich White Men—has been nominated for best individual episode in the Activism, Public Service, and Social Impact category! But now I need YOUR help. 1/2youtube.comThe Constitution: A Scam by Rich White Men, for Rich White MenYouTube video by Rewire News Group 425947
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 22hCHARLIE KIRK SHOW: Dang! So you had texts from Smith's team confirming he was going to a Hawks game, and he acted dumbfounded? ERIC SCHMITT: It was the only NBA game going on in Atlanta. He claimed later he was at another game. My job is to ask the questions (All of Schmitt's "facts" were wrong!) 2861494254
Reposted by SpudmonkeyKashana @kashana.blacksky.app · 22h52-54% of welfare recipients in Arkansas are white, which is why the ad should have featured a black woman 6564102
Reposted by SpudmonkeyRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 22hThe MAGA Moron Brigade is on the case! 2241449220
Reposted by SpudmonkeyPBS News @pbsnews.org · 22h"Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in serious crimes against our nation," former special counsel Jack Smith said during a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. to.pbs.org/4hwiB3Eto.pbs.orgWATCH: Jack Smith says he would prosecute Trump again for 'serious crimes against our nation'Smith, who in 2022 led investigations into Trump and secured two indictments, said he made decisions in the case "without regard” for Trump’s “political association activities, beliefs, or candidacy i... 8385136
Reposted by SpudmonkeyMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The government's AI chatbot is able to say something that no Trump nominee is allowed to. 583157946
Reposted by SpudmonkeyHelen Kennedy @helenkennedy.com · 29/09/2026Trump’s new AI website is kinda fun, it turns out. 5440391085
Reposted by SpudmonkeyPrem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 29/09/2026BREAKING: Israel snatched an American teen from his West Bank home in the middle of the night — just days before his birthday and during his critical national exams. He's now been held for 3 months, with no charges. Netanyahu just came to the US for the *eighth* time since Trump took office.zeteo.comFirst Draft: Israel Has Kidnapped Another American TeenagerAbdalkareem Issa Ahmed Safi has Texas roots but languishes in a notorious jail, one more victim of Benjamin Netanyahu’s cruel impunity. Donald Trump, meanwhile, is losing some of his most ardent fans. 7729348
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22hTILLIS: can the classified documents case be brought again in the future? JACK: we dismissed it without prejudice YESSSSS 265132682793
Reposted by SpudmonkeySen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · 23hThe White House is using funds meant to protect the country from terror attacks to illegally fund campaign commercials. Another flagrant example of how this administration’s rampant corruption and lawlessness hurt our national security. 27306113
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026LMAO Trump's new AI website confirms that he lost in 2020 19365851813
Reposted by SpudmonkeyScott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Susan Collins' campaign took in $1,600 from Jack Abramoff's old business partner. Trump pardoned him in July. We asked Collins if she'll give it back. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-pard... 514959
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026Klobuchar has Schmitt dead to rights: "The game in fact was in Maryland. For a senator to have false information & imply, based on confusion about name of a team, that you were in another city & somehow involved that day in what was happening in Georgia & call you a 'dirtbag' deserves an apology" 20770401491
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026On Friday, October 9th, @endcitizensunited.bsky.social President Tiffany Muller and I are holding a town hall in Lansing to discuss the fight against corruption and the affordability crisis in Michigan. Join us.mobilize.usECU Town Hall with Abdul El-Sayed and ECU President Tiffany Muller · End Citizens United// Let America Vote Action FundJoin ECU President Tiffany Muller and Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for a town hall conversation about what it will take to fix the corruption and corporate influence in Washington. Together, they w... 221409517
Reposted by SpudmonkeyScott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Adam Kidan went to federal prison with Jack Abramoff and was ordered to repay $21.7 million. Trump pardoned him in July. His money turned up in eight Republican Senate campaigns. www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-pard... 19244186
Reposted by SpudmonkeyMark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Performative public lying is a hallmark of far right authoritarian parties 416132
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAdrian Tchaikovsky @aptshadow.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Shroud has been shortlisted for this year's Aldiss Award - relatively new genre award for world building. Very strong list there, an honour to be on it. 81438
Reposted by SpudmonkeyThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026In Trump’s defense the reflecting pool has never more accurately reflected the state the country is in 37763233
Reposted by SpudmonkeyThe New Republic @newrepublic.com · 29/09/2026"We did polling a few months ago where one in 10 people told us that they are selling their blood plasma just to make more money." trib.al/M8lBVcftrib.alTranscript: Trump Erupts in Panic as GOP Midterm Fears Grow: “Wipeout”As Trump unravels on Truth Social and GOP alarm worsens, a progressive data researcher explains the deeper reasons voters are so dissatisfied right now—especially in red states with big Senate races. 15419
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026John Kennedy keeps asking Jack Smith questions about his wife. Smith repeatedly tells him he's not going to talk about his family. 3872795572
Reposted by Spudmonkeyryan cooper @ryanlcooper.com · 29/09/2026"Bessent has now transformed himself into the Baghdad Bob of bonds." paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-beclow...paulkrugman.substack.comThe Beclowning of Scott BessentAnother Trump enabler pays the price 27011
Reposted by Spudmonkey𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 29/09/2026Republicans discover the microphone works both ways. 541766519
Reposted by SpudmonkeyMS NOW @ms.now · 29/09/2026“He tried to subvert the will of the people and steal the presidency,” Sen. Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, used his opening statement in the Jack Smith hearing to recap President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election. WATCH LIVE: www.youtube.com/live/H69_OqF... 13320127
Reposted by SpudmonkeyJennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 29/09/2026Jack Smith looked straight at the Senate and said what Trump’s enablers have spent years trying to bury: There was proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump committed crimes against this country. Smith said he’d prosecute him again today. Because the evidence doesn’t give a damn about your red hat 291092432
Reposted by SpudmonkeyKrassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Republican Senator Kennedy cuts Jack Smith Off as he starts telling him why he wanted to prosecute Trump: Smith: “I wanted to prosecute our case. That’s absolutely true, because I felt that we had proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Donald Trump committed incredibly serious crimes.” 21462151
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026New in PN: Will Dems offer a New New Deal? "Today's situation — in which the economy continues to grow but working Americans have an ever-shrinking share — has been a long time coming. But Trump’s nihilistic policies have put the lie to the Reaganite promise of prosperity through assaulting govt."publicnotice.coWill Democrats offer Americans a New New Deal?A new social pact will be needed in the wake of Trump’s trail of ruin. 40529153
Reposted by SpudmonkeyAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 29/09/2026Jonathan McKinsey, a transgender New Times executive who was head of engineering at NYT games, was murdered by his in laws over the weekend. This follows years of allegations that the in laws were abusive to him over his gender identity. edition.cnn.com/2026/09/28/u...edition.cnn.comNew York Times executive killed by his elderly in-laws, police say | CNNA couple in their late 70s gunned down their son-in-law in a California city park over the weekend, authorities said, and court documents showed the victim had been in a bitter custody dispute with th... 14725242
