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Giesele

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Basketball enthusiast | Myasthenia Gravis & POTS Warrior ❄️ | Mercer U, GCSU, & West Georgia Alumna | Lover of books and intelligent dialogue

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AMPTsuper @amptsuper.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Facts. Just the facts. That'll do just fine.👇 The AP has a good fact check page. New entry from @melissagoldin.bsky.social www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/11/n...
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A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention - The Boston Globe
In celebrating their accomplishments, President Trump and his allies made several false and misleading claims, many of which have been stated repeatedly during his second term.
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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Rob Reiner Fan @rob-reiner-fan.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Damn they're sensitive about Epstein. 👀
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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
JUST IN: A federal judge concludes that DHS leaders arbitrarily decided to cut FEMA staff by 50% even though it damaged the agency's ability to fulfill its mission — and leaders hid their comms about it on auto-delete Signal chains. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 12/09/2026
I absolutely LOVE this. Christian Bale spent roughly 17 years fighting to make this happen. This week, his foster-care village opened in Palmdale, California: 12 homes built specifically to help keep siblings together when they enter foster care.
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Governor Newsom Press Office @govpressoffice.gov.ca.gov · 22/08/2026
This is outrageous. A free press cannot function under constant threats and retaliation from the government. Reporters must be free to hold those in power accountable — without fear of retribution. The assault on the free press must end!
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Michael J. Stern @michaeljstern.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Many of you are asking how you can help me. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. demdock.com/4w6emld
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Chris⚖️Justice @chrisjustice01.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
💥 ICE drag mom & teen daughter out of hospital room—in middle of being treated after car accident. Still wearing hospital gowns. Both victims of car collusion, with asylum case pending in good standing & valid work permit. Grace Calero 39, & Giulianna Carriel 19, from Ecuador.
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Dr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave @wolven.blacksky.app · 10/08/2026
Do you have any idea how exhausting all this is for people with chronic illnesses or food allergies or disabilities that meant they needed reliable, pre-packed food, more easily on hand, day-to-day? Because lemme tell you, it's FUCKING EXHAUSTING.
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It's scary AF 🤬
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Jay Hightman @jay.hightman.org · 06/08/2026
91.4°F! Keep in mind that hot tubs are typically 100°F to 102°F.
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Kane Korso @godevils2.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
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Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Mamdani accurately said that Prime Minister Netanyahu is charged with war crimes, and people are blaming him for antisemitism. Trump baselessly claimed George Soros was funding Central American migrant caravans, which directly inspired the deadliest antisemitic violence in US history in 2018.
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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 14/07/2026
Susan Collins could have insisted on guardrails or measures to rein in abuses. She didn’t and now her state is being terrorized by ICE.
(over an image of Susan Collins) JUST LAST MONTH, SUSAN COLLINS VOTED FOR $38 BILLION IN ADDITIONAL ICE FUNDING
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
AOC: I said this a couple of weeks ago: I would not be surprised if, when ICE funding started up again, we would start to see more civilian deaths at the hands of ICE. And that’s exactly what has happened. We didn’t see things like this happening with the same degree when we froze ICE funding.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 22/07/2026
Tomorrow, the House will vote on the NDAA, which includes a provision to merge parts of our military with the IDF. This amendment is an existential threat to American sovereignty and democracy. Every member of Congress must vote NO.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Black women have to work an extra 7 months to earn what white men earn in a year. Equal work deserves equal pay. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay
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Shipwreck @shipwreck75.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The new deal, which would last 30 years, is estimated to be worth tens of billions of dollars. It is designed to give American companies a central role in developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear infrastructure while shutting out other foreign competitors.-WSJ
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Pete Hegseth said he couldn’t answer “specific numbers” on where an extra $75 billion in defense spending has gone
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Pete Hegseth Can't Answer 'Specific Numbers' On Where Defense Department's Extra $75 Billion Has Gone
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Stand Up America @standupamerica.com · 21/07/2026
Reminder: the GOP nominee for Senate in Texas voted from the wrong address six times.
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Ezra Jack Skeets Wants Expanded Public PreK, 3K, and 2K @ezrahowru.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
In some good news. www.forbes.com/sites/adammi...
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Education Department Must Wipe Out Student Loans For 500,000 Borrowers Under Settlement, Says Court
A federal appeals court rejected a challenge to a landmark settlement agreement, and required the Education Department to continue discharging federal student loans.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
For 17 years, Washington has failed to raise the federal minimum wage while the cost of housing, groceries, childcare and healthcare has soared. Today, $7.25 an hour is officially a poverty wage. No full-time workers should be left in poverty. fortune.com/2026/07/20/m...
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The minimum wage is now the lowest it’s been in 70 years—making the federal wage floor ‘officially a poverty wage,’ report finds | Fortune
“We are currently in the longest period of inaction on the federal minimum wage since its inception in 1938,” economist Sylvia Allegretto wrote in a recent report.
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Politico @politico.com · 20/07/2026
Iowa's long-simmering water problem has finally begun to boil over. And in a state long dominated by Republicans, the motivating power of tainted water and rising cancer rates could give Dems an opening in the midterms. Read our report with @thefern.org👇 politi.co/4fccp0F
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
BREAKING: A federal judge has temporarily BLOCKED the mega-merger be/Paramount Skydance & Warner Bros. Discovery, finding it would violate antitrust laws. A big win for American consumers who want diversity of content & viewpoints, as well as reasonable prices for movies, streaming, & other media.
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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Todd Blanche’s grotesque ambition is on full display. But many don’t know what happened behind closed doors when he met with several Epstein survivors. Sky and Amanda Roberts join me with the details, incl. the jaw-dropping moment Blanche disrespected Virginia’s memory. youtu.be/R9NNhQlgZYc?...
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Epstein Survivors REVEAL DETAILS of Closed-Door BLANCHE Meeting!!
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Forbes @forbes.com · 20/07/2026
FIFA posted a photo of Spain lifting the World Cup trophy to social media—but President Donald Trump, who lingered on stage, appears to be carefully cropped out.
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FIFA Crops Trump Out Of Spain’s World Cup Victory Photo
FIFA posted a photo of Spain lifting the World Cup trophy to social media—but President Donald Trump, who lingered on stage, appears to be carefully cropped out.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 20/07/2026
"It is not possible to have integrity and be loyal to Trump. The two are in direct conflict," writes @rbreich.bsky.social.
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The trouble with Trump’s latest nominees lies in one word: integrity | Robert Reich
As Todd Blanche, Erica Schwartz and Jay Clayton face the Senate, a fundamental disconnect becomes clear
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Congressman Gabe Amo @amo.house.gov · 20/07/2026
Rhode Island families are paying more than ever for groceries, while huge corporations rake in bigger profits based on the data they collect about you. I’m supporting the Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act to stop companies from using your personal info to charge you a higher price.
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Let's all thank everyone who stands up & fights the injustice & brutality of this regime. You are true heroes. Talking to your friends and family & sharing what's going on makes a difference. The next post in this thread is shocking. ICE brutally attacked a young man, but we can't look away.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 20/07/2026
A wholly unqualified person will run for Lindsey's senate seat, and I bet she won't use her married name Nordone either. The special primary is August 11th to choose who will run against Dr. Annie Andrews. www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
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Sen. Darline Graham will run for full term to replace brother Lindsey
“I’ve made a decision,” Graham told Fox News’ Sean Hannity in an interview. “I’m in.”
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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In a free country, failing to comply with law enforcement does not give the state license to murder you
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Exactly 👇, ICESTAPO Gets Pretty "Killer" Benefits........
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Emma Jean Kitty @emmajeankitty.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Whoever is buying the stolen copper wire needs to be arrested too Thieves steal copper wiring at Pasadena animal hospital; city offers tips to thwart thefts The animal hospital is now entering its second week without a functioning air conditioning unit www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/t...
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Thieves steal copper wiring at Pasadena animal hospital; city offers tips to thwart thefts
Pasadena officials offered tips Sunday to thwart copper wire thefts plaguing local businesses, particularly rooftop air conditioning units.
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Vince D. Monroy @vincedmonroy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Whoopi: He looks like somebody inserted his picture… Ana Navarro: He inserted himself. I don’t know how this guy thinks that he’s not going to get booed…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
We just won a court order stopping the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. while our lawsuit continues.     We’re going to keep fighting to keep costs down for consumers, protect jobs, and stop this illegal merger.
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Malena-PRO-CHOICE 🌊 Fighting Tyranny! @malena.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Troy Jackson is the new Democratic candidate for the US Senate race against Susan Collins in Maine. He's a fifth-generation logger & a lifelong fighter for workers' rights. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026... Consider donating/volunteering because of this late start. www.jacksonformaine.com
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Progressive frontrunner and Maine logger poised to replace Graham Platner in chaotic primary
Troy Jackson is likely to be Democratic nominee after Platner ended Senate bid amid sexual assault allegations
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Forbes @forbes.com · 20/07/2026
The New York Times reported Monday that dozens of U.S. service members were injured in three Iranian strikes last week that weren’t publicly disclosed by the Pentagon.
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Pentagon Denies Hiding Injury Stats—After Report Dozens Were Hurt In Undisclosed Iran Strikes
The New York Times reported Monday that dozens of U.S. service members were injured in three Iranian strikes last week that weren’t publicly disclosed by the Pentagon.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Sending ICE Agents to intimidate voters at polling places, declaring martial law to try to delay or cancel the election, seizing ballots-As he gets more desperate, there's nothing he won't do to try to save his pathetic orange ass. ALL states should preemptively prepare to defend Democracy! 🇺🇸 ✊
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Max Kennerly @maxkennerly.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
$100 to any reporter who asks him, "so you're saying Capitol Police should've shot dead everyone who breached the Capitol on January 6?"
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Giesele @superdupa.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Most impulsive, egotistical, immoral, and vulgar president ever!
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Attorney General William Tong @agwilliamtong.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Big win today. A federal judge temporarily halted the proposed Warner Bros. and Paramount merger while our lawsuit proceeds. This is a critical victory for consumers, for objective and independent journalism, and for the workers, actors, artists and fans of our country's film and tv industry.
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Senator Chris Coons @coons.senate.gov · 20/07/2026
Trump is locking immigrants with no criminal record in camps designed to operate “as cheaply and brutally as possible.” They are denied medicine, isolated, and pressured to self-deport. Don’t look away from what this administration is doing.
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Spain cropped out the orange felon from their official celebratory photo. They understand the assignment.
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Peace @dogsmile.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
For those of you that ever wondered what scares the shit out of him: #FabFord
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𝙽𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝙸𝚜 𝙷𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝙸𝚝 @nashishereforit.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
This is how to speak to every single one of those sycophants.
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Giesele @superdupa.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
People claim to want freedom and independence, yet so many continue voting against their own interests. I could only bare to glimpse at the spectacle from Trump. It was a secretion of -isms. Sexism, fascism, and racism.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
“.. fuel markets didn’t have the buffers that crude oil had. This means that even if there’s another ceasefire that allows oil to again flow, gasoline and diesel prices are likely to stay higher for longer.” @wsj.com ⛽️ www.wsj.com/business/ene...
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