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Mark Watson @watsoncomedian.bsky.social · 9h

As a few people have pointed out, I realise he's got a big advantage because if you're the Pope you can say almost anything, whereas if you're President of Slovenia (for example) you're forced to say things like 'Slovenia is front and centre in the AI revolution'. But still. Good poping.

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Mark Watson @watsoncomedian.bsky.social · 9h

All these tech guys going 'look, you don't need musicians anymore! We can just generate whatever music you want!' and it's the fucking POPE who has to explain to them that art occupies a space not replaceable by the products of machines.

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Mark Watson @watsoncomedian.bsky.social · 9h

It's weird to live in a time where the Pope keeps making better statements on current affairs than any secular world leader seems able or willing to.

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Dustin A. Chacón @lingdustin.bsky.social · 17h

I've heard people make claims that AI would lead to a new Renaissance, but I didn't imagine it'd happen like this:

Screenshot of a Tweet from Pope Leo XIV. It reads:

"In this era of artificial intelligence, it is becoming urgen to distinguish human art from what machines produce. There is an ontological difference, even before an aesthetic one, between art and what a machine can generate through statistical calculation based on millions of images created by others. Algorithms lack the spark of humanity. For this reason, the Church wishes to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to safeguard our humanity."

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Evan Sutton @evansutton.bsky.social · 11h

It's nice to see GOP candidates telling the truth for once!

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Collins Watch @collinswatch.bsky.social · 12h

NEW: Susan Collins team bragging in its canvassing materials about her having "delivered" the conservative Supreme Court majority that overturned Roe. tinyurl.com/3mxnybe7 #MEpolitics

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Joe Sudbay @joesudbay.bsky.social · 14h

Keenen Colbert is running in Texas State Senate District 2 That's one of the districts Lt Gov Dan Patrick mentioned when he said some GOP Senators are in "tough races" per an item in Quorum Report. He told donors that incumbent Bob Hall, who is 84 years old, was down by 2 points

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SiriusXM Progress @siriusxmprog.bsky.social · 15h

This week on State Of The States, Keenen Colbert tells @joesudbay.bsky.social there is no excuse not to vote this year- because everyone is affected by politics. To learn more: colbertfortexas.com

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 11h

Seems like it wasn’t such a great idea to let a game show host who managed to bankrupt a casino run the country 🤷🏽‍♂️

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 12h

“Feaster said the organization’s mission is to support families facing food insecurity as economic pressures continue to affect the community. 'As we all face this food tightness, we want to be there for one another and make sure our families know that they can count on each other,’ Feaster said.”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 12h

The ballroom presidency: “The Clifton Christian Church Food Bank says it is preparing to help residents who lose eligibility for SNAP benefits or exhaust their benefits.” www.kkco11news.com/2026/10/01/s...

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SNAP changes take effect: Western Colorado food banks prepare for greater need

New SNAP funding changes are now in effect, and local food banks in Mesa County say they are ready to help residents who lose benefits or struggle with rising food costs.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 13h

“… economist Bill McBride noted that the economy over the last year has only created 496,000 jobs, which averages to roughly 41,000 jobs per month. For comparison, the economy created an average of 186,000 jobs per month in the last year of former President Joe Biden’s term."

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 13h

“A Friday report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the American job market is running on fumes.” “‘That’s a new five-year low,’ Long remarked, ‘and it’s wiped out entirely by ~3.4% inflation.’” www.commondreams.org/news/septemb...

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US Added Just 29,000 Jobs, Wage Growth Hit New 5-Year Low Last Month as Trump Economy Teeters | Common Dreams

US job market struggles as economy adds only 29,000 jobs in September. Wage growth at 5-year low of 3%. Experts criticize Trump administration's economic policies.

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Brendan Davey @brendandavey.bsky.social · 14h

Never. Ever. EVER give this guy the power of ANY elected office. However, please keep allowing him to do harmless PSA's. Please.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 15h

Sliwa getting a flu shot: This could be very embarrassing. I’m supposed to be a tough guy, right? Mamdani: I can hold your hand. Sliwa: What happens if I faint? Mamdani: I got you. Doctor: You’re in great hands, literally. New Yorkers can find free flu shots and locations at nyc.gov/healthmap

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 15h

“In a letter he wrote before his death, Samuel expressed his deteriorating mental health, stating that his mother’s detention was his ‘one last wall.’ He also addressed the ICE agent who took his mother, saying, ‘I hope it was worth it.’” #AbuseofPowerWatch

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 15h

Another death in ICE custody, a 21-year-old who died by suicide after his mother was detained, and the Supreme Court allowing third-country deportations to resume for now. These are not isolated stories. Read our new #AbuseOfPowerWatch newsletter by @yunao08.bsky.social for more.

americasvoicecnn.substack.com

Abuse of Power Watch - October 2nd

A weekly collection of articles and stories of the federal government’s abuses of power.

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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 15h

Good news: Wilber Garces Perez finally had surgery to remove the bullet that was in his back for 11 days. It took far too long, and it's more proof of ICE cruelty. But we kept up the pressure, and Wilber got the care he needed. Speaking up for our neighbors works.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 16h

Lawyers “representing Good’s family said the second suit is based on the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871. Romanucci said the act was ‘put in force to stop the exact thing that we are saying happened here: masked, unidentifiable men, women, denying equal protection and rights against ordinary citizens.’”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 16h

“‘Each conspirator willfully participated in Operation Surge knowing what it was designed to accomplish, and knowing that it in fact was causing en masse violations of the rights of Somali and Hispanic Minnesotans,’ the lawsuit reads.” sahanjournal.com/public-safet...

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Lawsuit over Renee Good’s killing names ICE agent, Miller, Noem

Renee Good’s family filed two lawsuits Thursday alleging federal agents violated Good’s constitutional rights and DHS policies, and conspired to deny equal protection to Somali and Hispanic people.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 16h

The suit names “several current and former Trump administration officials as defendants, including White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, White House border czar Tom Homan, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Greg Bovino …” #AbuseofPowerWatch

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Abuse of Power Watch @abuseofpowerwatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

📍 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐓𝐀: Nine months after ICE agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot Renee Good, her family is suing the Trump admin. and officials involved in Operation Metro Surge. “Accountability and change... is the only way to make sure that no other family has to go through what we have.” #AbuseOfPowerWatch

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Family of Renee Good sues US government and Trump officials over her death | CNN

The family of an American woman shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has filed two civil lawsuits related to her death, according to court records filed Thursday in Minnesot...

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 16h

“Secretary Mullin keeps making promises while his agents keep shooting people.”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 16h

"Wilber Garces Perez was shot in the back in Austin by an ICE agent who wasn't wearing a body camera, weeks after DHS promised every officer in the field would have one," said @repcasar.bsky.social: pingree.house.gov/news/documen...

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Reps. Pingree, Garcia, Casar Call for Accountability After Three ICE Shootings and Body Camera Failures

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 17h

Remember ICE has effectively said it will not release footage if it makes the agency look bad. This is a policy it has already been practicing. “After more than 6 months, DHS has still not released footage from the body cameras worn by four officers at the Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti.”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 17h

Following the horrific killings of Houston dad Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Maine dad Johan Sebastián, ICE claimed that agents would be equipped w/body cams by the end of August. But The Post reports that the recruit who shot Garcés Pérez in the back was not using his government-issued body cam👇🏽

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America's Voice @americasvoice.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

"Enough of treating Wilbur like his life doesn’t matter, like his pain doesn’t matter, like whether he lives/dies doesn’t matter” Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez was shot in the back by an ICE recruit. 11 days later, he still has a bullet lodged in his body. ✍️ @tusk81.bsky.social + @yunao08.bsky.social

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ICE Promised ICE Agents Would Have Body Cams By August. The Recruit Who Shot A DoorDash Delivery Worker Wasn’t Using One

As ICE again attempts to escape accountability, Wilber Rafael Garcés Pérez remains in detention and in need of urgent medical care.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 18h

Rev. Wanda Paredes “sees President Donald Trump as accountable.” “He says, ‘I’m gonna protect the United States no matter what,’ but I just don’t see how that’s protecting the United States,” Wanda said. “My husband, what has he done wrong?”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 18h

“A single detention impacts far more than one person, [Pastor Paredes’ son] Elias noted. ‘This is something that is dividing families. It’s not just one person. It’s a network of people. It’s not just one family that gets affected.’ In his father’s case, he said, ‘It’s hundreds of people.’”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 18h

“RNS found at least 25 immigrant pastors were detained, deported or otherwise separated from their churches. While the Rev. Esdras Paredes ministers via video, his congregation sells tamales to raise funds and prays for a miracle.” religionnews.com/2026/09/29/h...

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Barred from the US, a pastor leads his Wisconsin church from Guatemala

(RNS) — RNS found at least 25 immigrant pastors were detained, deported or otherwise separated from their churches. While the Rev. Esdras Paredes ministers via video, his congregation sells tamales to...

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Ruth Delgado @heylookitsruth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

And I’ll say it again 🗣️ FUCK ICE We were able to successfully chase out five 🧊 vehicles from their hiding spot in Passaic, NJ. ‼️ ICE OUT OF PASSAIC ‼️

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Grudgie the Wail @grudgie.bsky.social · 19h

Republicans treat public service like a fucking slush fund

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 19h

Pedophile protector Ken Paxton to Texans struggling to pay their bills: sucks to be you.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 19h

“In 2019, Paxton used $11,000 from his campaign fund to pay for lodging at a boutique Napa Valley hotel, vineyard tours and stops at two wineries, which he described in campaign finance reports as a fundraising expense. The trip cost taxpayers $8,100 in security costs, records show.”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 19h

“Another wine country visit in 2024 cost the public over $14,000 … Paxton ventured near Yosemite National Park … where his campaign paid for meals, including $436 dropped at Mammoth Rock Restaurant, a French-inspired brasserie that offers ‘elevated’ classics such as escargot and duck confit.”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 19h

Inside pedophile protector Ken Paxton’s elitist lifestyle: California wineries (but I thought they hate our state!), European hot spots and ski resorts. "The travel cost Texas taxpayers a minimum of $1.9 million to cover expenses charged by his security detail, records show.”

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Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resorts

When Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched his campaign for Senate last year, he skipped the local pageantry.

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 19h

“So when you see the sniveling obedience of somebody like Pete Hegseth when he’s next to Donald Trump, and then you see the tantrums he throws when he feels like those he’s been trained to believe are inferior to him are not respecting him, you can see how he fits inside that structure.”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 19h

“Some conservative Christian men are closet cases, to be sure. But that’s not the thing that animates all of them … The thing they all have is DADDY ISSUES. And what I mean by that is that these men are raised with a deep, deep need to be deeply subservient to other (white) men.”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 19h

“Beyond the anti-trans slur, which I’m sure makes him feel very naughty and manly every time he says it, I cannot emphasize enough how much of what Pete said is a parody of an early days racist white guy Grindr profile.” www.wonkette.com/p/pete-hegse...

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Pete Hegseth’s Big Speech Was Weirdest Village People Cover We’ve Ever Heard

No beardos! No weirdos! Testosterone cowboys! WHEEE!

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Michael Rass @mikerass.bsky.social · 20h

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Letitia James, the state’s attorney general, as special prosecutor to investigate the alleged gang-rape at Cornell University

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Letitia James appointed special prosecutor in alleged gang-rape at Cornell

New York attorney general brought in by governor after recent questions raised over university’s 2024 investigation

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

And we need federal action to ensure that those who commit sexual assault and the institutions that protect them face consequences.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I want my daughters to grow up in a world that is safe. Women deserve to feel safe on campus. That means perpetrators must be held accountable for violating women to the fullest extent of the law.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The law isn’t helping. New York’s voluntary intoxication loophole makes it nearly impossible for survivors to seek justice if they drank or used substances prior to an assault. Because of this loophole, Jane Doe’s assailants may never be held accountable under the law.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It’s outrageous and a failure of both the institution and a societal norm that consistently makes light of sexual assault.

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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

A young woman bravely reported that she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven men at their fraternity. But instead of protecting her, Cornell University protected her abusers, letting them off with a slap on the wrist.

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Francis Wilkinson @franciswilkinson.bsky.social · 20h

This podcast is a week old. Has anyone in the press asked the vice president whether he shares his close ally’s concern with “The Indian Question?”

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What a thing to say when you have immigrant in-laws.

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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I don’t go high when they go low. I get LOUD. Because the soul and humanity of this country are at stake. /end

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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wanting lower property insurance and healthcare for everyday families isn't un-American; it’s what working people deserve. They can take their tech-bro cash and their weird, intrusive agenda somewhere else, because I'm not going any damn place. /3

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