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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 25/09/2026
Barry Blitt dramatizes Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in his latest Kvetchbook.
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 25/09/2026
Trump's EPA is caving to the industries it's supposed to regulate. It's really not surprising when you consider the fact that 17 of his EPA appointees were paid a combined $3 million by the oil and gas industry before joining the agency.
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EPA officials made millions from the energy industry before pursuing massive deregulation efforts - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Seventeen Trump-appointed EPA officials were paid a combined $3 million by the energy industry before they joined the agency.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Mike Rogers told Michiganders he was an assembly line autoworker who made Chrysler LeBarons. Turns out it was a complete lie. Shameful.
michiganadvance.com
Mike Rogers claims he was an assembly line worker. The UAW said that is stretching the truth. • Michigan Advance
Rogers says he built Chrysler vehicles on an assembly line. Records show his work was at an aftermarket facility that modified vehicles after they left the factory.
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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a sweeping package of election laws Saturday, including a measure making it a felony to seize ballots, election records or voting technology before an election is certified. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
democracydocket.com
California enacts new election safeguards against potential Trump interference in midterms
It’s the latest move by the Golden State to prevent law enforcement or federal officials from disrupting the counting of votes ahead of the midterms.
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Jarvis Googoo @jarvisgoogoo.com · 19/09/2026
Amazing editorial cartoon by @mackinnonart.bsky.social 😃
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Forbes @forbes.com · 15/09/2026
The billionaire walked out of his first interview with the House Oversight Committee, and failed to show up for his second one.
forbes.com
Billionaire Leon Black Should Face Contempt For Not Testifying About Epstein, House Committee Rules
The billionaire walked out of his first interview with the House Oversight Committee, and failed to show up for his second one.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 16/09/2026
40,000 one-ton bombs. $2.8 BILLION. Biden paused these weapons over concerns about mass civilian casualties in Gaza. Trump is moving forward with the sale. A decision with potentially deadly consequences, and it deserves full attention.
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The Wolfpack @wolfpack11720.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"What a terrible era in which idiots govern the blind." ~ William Shakespeare #JimMorin
Jim Morin
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 27/08/2026
If this enrages you, it should. And you’re not alone. The 19-year-old sailor who jumped off the USS Abraham Lincoln is facing disciplinary charges instead of receiving the mental health services he needs. 👀
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𝕯𝖆𝖓🍂🎃🕸️ @arepublic86.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This is what a real leader says.
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Gil Durán @gilduran.com · 27/08/2026
We did it! “The Nerd Reich” is a New York Times Instant Bestseller! My book debuts at #3 on the non-fiction list. Thanks to all who pre-ordered /bought the book—or requested it at the public library or promoted it on social. Without you, I’m just an unemployed guy with a laptop. But with you…
Image: Nerd Reich book cover, a New York Times Instant Bestseller
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
THIRTY-THOUSAND pounds of Argentine beef. Recalled. NEVER inspected. The system caught it…THIS time. But…here’s my question: we’ve got ranchers in MONTANA who can’t get a fair price. Why the f*ck was it on that boat?!
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 18/08/2026
Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live
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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel – UK politics live
Burnham has announced a range of policies aimed at relieving pressure on financially squeezed households and businesses Disabled bus pass holders in England will be able to travel for free at all hours from April next year, the government has announced. Currently, disabled bus passes are valid for travel only on weekdays from 9.30am to 11pm unless local authorities fund an extension, as Greater Manchester did earlier this year when Andy Burnham was mayor. Continue reading...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
USA Today, which owns over 200 local newspapers across the country, has partnered with Palantir to gain "actionable intelligence" on its audiences. Anyone else alarmed by this?
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The Most Dangerous Corporation in America?
The AI surveillance state is real — and it's being built by Palantir.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 07/08/2026
Trump boards Bribe Force 1 without speaking to reporters
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J. Michael Bossert @jmbossert1.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
ICE = Nazis
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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
The speed of #climate change has accelerated dramatically in the last decade, from 0.2°C per decade from 1970 to 2015 to 0.35°C per decade over the past ten years. And politicians still fiddle while we burn. www.sciencedaily.com/releases/202...
sciencedaily.com
Scientists detect a sharp acceleration in global warming
Global warming appears to have shifted into a faster gear. After removing the effects of El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, researchers found that the planet has warmed at roughly 0.35°C p...
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Exactly 3 months from today is the most important midterm election in our lifetime. Our opportunity to hold him accountable. Register to vote here: Iwillvote.com The stakes have never been higher. Show the world the majority of Americans are good, decent, honest people. #VoteBlue🗳️ #RejectMAGA 👎
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Hard to keep track of the number of times he's declared victory in his illegal war-of-choice. #86-47
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TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
#MorningVibe Released in 1985 by USA for Africa, “We Are the World” by Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie united top stars for famine relief. A global symbol of unity & empathy, it showed music’s power to inspire real change. 🌍🎶 #ArtAsActivism
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
United Democracy Project, an AIPAC-affiliated super PAC, is running YouTube ads featuring an AI-generated Trump assisting Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan campaign. “Don’t Help Trump’s Candidate,” the ad warns. Meanwhile, United Democracy Project’s largest donor is Paul Singer, a major Trump fundraiser.
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Ricky Davila @therickydavila.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
A reminder that the orange felon had his disgusting motorcade drive directly over the entirety of the Reflecting Pool after he began destroying it, he’s the one who needs to be charged with vandalism and destruction of govt property. He should be in jail, not in the White House.
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Stardust 🌏🎬 @stardustbluepr.com · 01/08/2026
Breathtaking courage and determination. Well deserved honor! Michael J. Fox will receive one of the Television Academy’s biggest honors, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, at this year’s Emmys “in recognition of his transformative contributions to Parkinson’s disease research and advocacy.”
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Michael J Fox To Get Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
Michael J. Fox has been tapped to receive one of the Television Academy's biggest honors, the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award, at this year's Emmy Awards.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
As millions of Americans lose their healthcare and food aid and struggle to deal with surging gas and grocery prices, what are Senate Republicans focused on? Protecting Trump's sweetheart IRS immunity deal. Priorities.
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'Corruption on Steroids': Republicans Kill Effort to Prevent Trump Tax Audit Immunity | Common Dreams
"Trump’s sweetheart audit immunity deal is perhaps the most brazenly corrupt action taken by a president in American his
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 30/07/2026
www.govexec.com/oversight/20...
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Dem senators demand answers on SSA field office closures despite Bisignano’s vow
Just weeks after the Social Security commissioner falsely accused his predecessor of turning away members of the public, lawmakers say Bisignano has done just that.
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 30/07/2026
Trump's Social Security Commissioner said SSA would “keep every field office open." And yet, tons of staff have been fired and over a dozen offices are or have temporarily been “closed to the public." Seniors deserve better.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Humorous. “.. at least five financial firms, including Morgan Stanley and Marex Group Ltd., are seeking to offer SpaceX-linked structured notes that limit downside — in some cases protecting against declines of as much as 50% ..” @bloomberg.com $SPCX www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Tim O’Brien @timobrien.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Fauci’s diary entries show the former government science adviser’s disillusionment with Trump during the Covid-19 pandemic, branding him “rambling”, “crazy”, “bumbling”, “incompetent”, “an idiot”, “a true embarrassment”, and “truly an obnoxious adolescent”. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Fauci expressed disillusionment with ‘rambling, crazy’ Trump in journal
Former top US health official wrote about challenging interactions with publicity-fixated Trump during Covid
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Fuentes: “JD Vance is basically a Manchurian Candidate — and who is the power behind him? The Tech Oligarchs. Especially at this fever pitch with A.I., I think that’s really dangerous. Vance owes his entire political career to Peter Thiel, who derives his fortune from Palantir.”
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 27/07/2026
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
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Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
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TommasinaResist⚜️🦋🐈‍⬛ @tommasinaresist.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Iran Legos News Network Reporting on loud orange haired troll blocking Canada bridge. Don't let a troll claim a bridge he never built.You owe him no fear, owe him no guilt. This bridge is ours & we still cross. You can't scare a country with a spray tan boss. Sound up!🤣 #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
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Trump The Bridge Troll: Canadian Satire Musical Parody
YouTube video by John D. Cundle
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Got the chance to see these talented players in action today! It was great having the @wnba.com at Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center for All-Star Weekend. 🏀
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The 70s Guy @stevenw888.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
At the height of David Bowie's superstardom following the release of his album 'Let's Dance,' he went on the Serious Moonlight Tour & played some of the biggest global venues at the time. On 2nd July 1983, Bowie played a show at Milton Keynes to a crowd of 75,000. #BowieForever
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to compel Kentucky to provide the DOJ with access to its complete statewide voter registration database. DOJ is now 0-17 in these case. Elias Law Group remains undefeated. www.democracydocket.com/cases/kentuc...
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🚨 United States of America v. Adams
Learn more.
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God @thegodshow.com · 23/07/2026
When Democrats take power, they must immediately cancel all of Elon Musk’s government welfare checks. Like and repost if you want this to happen.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 24/07/2026
FLASHBACK: Just two days ago, MeidasTouch reported that the official government website had mysteriously changed the number of American service members killed in the Iran war from 18 to 14. Now, the New York Times has confirmed this change was made.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Huge corporations like Amazon, Walmart, and Uber are among the top employers of SNAP and Medicaid recipients. Meanwhile, their CEOs are raking in multi-million dollar pay packages. How is this not a bigger scandal?
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Another long night. But I am just going to end the day by leaving this here.
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Peter Gleick @petergleick.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
This from RFKJr's CDC is the classic "burden of proof fallacy" and a gross abuse of science. In science (and law) the burden of proof rests on the person making a positive claim ("vaccines cause autism") to provide supporting evidence, NOT the job of the opposition to disprove it.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
AOC: Ask Peter Thiel. Ask Elon Musk. Ask Mark Zuckerberg if they want one of these data centers in their own backyard. Ask any one of us here on this committee. If anyone wants to live right next to one of these centers, please raise your hand.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Literally extortion by a mobster in a projection racket.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Why today’s freeze matters: Trump’s DOJ cleared this merger in June It took 12 state AGs suing under the Clayton Act to get a court to look twice When fed. enforcers stand down, states can still stand up This merger is #notadonedeal -TN
nytimes.com
Judge Temporarily Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal
The delay is intended to give the court time to consider a lawsuit that argues the $111 billion merger violates antitrust laws.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 20/07/2026
Spain edited Trump out of its celebratory photo.
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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
It is deeply shameful that this is what the president was doing the same weekend more American service members were dying in the war he started.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
“The Guardian wins the ‘Caption of the Year’ competition: - William Merrin @theguardian.com
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CorrinaLeeB 🇨🇦 @corrina.sheshed.rocks · 19/07/2026
I wasn’t expecting to see a presidential boy band today… 😂🎤 Four presidents. One song. One reminder that democracy is bigger than any one person! 🇺🇸🎶 AI can be funny & controversial but voting is serious! 🗳️ #SheShed #ViVaHerAlliance #Vote2026
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 19/07/2026
DHS is investigating a sophisticated network of scammers targeting people caught in immigration proceedings, taking their money and causing some to be deported. The move follows a ProPublica report that complaints of such fraud doubled under the second Trump administration.
propublica.org
DHS Plans “All-Out War” on Immigration Scammers as Fraud Complaints Double
The number of scammers trying to capitalize on immigrants’ fears by posing as lawyers and ICE agents has surged since Trump’s reelection, ProPublica found. Now, DHS says it is seeking to identify and…
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J. Michael Bossert @jmbossert1.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Thanks, TRUMP!
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Odd, that stupid Donald Trump is in a snit with Canada over air quality when he has dismantled the EPA, promoted burning coal, and pulled out of climate change accords, guaranteeing air quality issues *worldwide* for not just this summer, but maybe FOREVER. What a colossal Idiot.
bbc.com
Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke in US cities
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.
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