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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Neckties are nothing more than the collar and leash for the white-collar working man. Fuck ties, and fuck dress codes.
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Charlie @expyblg.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Very excited to see my friend’s book out in the wild at last! This is a really fun #urbanfantasy inspired by professional wrestling. Kurtis has a clear love and understanding of the industry that is on display throughout the book.
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 21/05/2026
Democratic lawmaker says House Speaker retaliated against her for speaking out on Epstein resolution michiganadvance.com/2026/05/20/d... From @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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Democratic lawmaker says House Speaker retaliated against her for speaking out on Epstein resolution • Michigan Advance
A Democratic state representative from East Lansing is speaking out against the chamber’s Republican leadership, saying she was stripped of all committee duties after hosting a press conference on a r...
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Kurtis Wothe is Querying @kurtismwothe.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
#booksky #writingcommunity
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Kurtis Wothe is Querying @kurtismwothe.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
If you like urban fantasy, wrestling, thrillers, and/or mythological retellings focused on the Greek pantheon, my book is for you! Pick up the e-book for $3.99 or the paperback for $14.99 or YOU ARE CURSED! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0GZ... #booksky #writingcommunity #wrestling #prowrestling #wwe
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
"Saint" Patrick was never canonized by the church. He was Welsh, not Irish. He commited heinous acts of genocide and conversion. Today marks the anniversary of his death, and that is the only part of him worth celebrating. You can (and should) celebrate Irish heritage without him.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
The grasshopper gets it — divide and conquer. Today’s robber barons use the same playbook. But together, we have all the power. Watch.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
On the fourth day of Christmas, Matt Hall took from Michiganders
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bingley567 @bingley567.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 29/10/2025
State Rep. Matthew Bierlein (R-Vassar) walked out of a Michigan House committee Wednesday after Rep. Dylan Wegela (D-Garden City) criticized the US for "sending our tax dollars to fund a genocide" Bierlein told Wegela "I'm not going to sit here and listen to your crap anymore."
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Is voting a right, a duty, or both?
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 28/10/2025
Nearly two dozen Michigan House Republicans have signed on to a resolution calling for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson to share the state’s complete voter rolls with the Trump administration, without redactions of sensitive identifying information. From @hayleyharding.bsky.social w/ @votebeat.org
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Michigan Republicans demand Benson share full voter roll with Trump administration — unredacted • Michigan Advance
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Michigan’s free newsletter here. Nearly ...
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End Citizens United @endcitizensunited.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Representative-elect @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social is trying to do her job. Mike Johnson won’t let her. Why? Because she’s the 218th vote on releasing the Epstein files.
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Rep.-elect Grijalva call on Speaker Johnson to ‘do his job’ and swear her in
Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the delay in getting sworn into Congress and the ongoing debate over health care subsidies.
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Gail Helt @gailhelt.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I will make it a personal goal to demand this monstrosity be demolished when our dalliance with fascism ends. We will not be Italy, with its statues and monuments to Mussolini still in public view.
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bluevoter24.bsky.social @bluevoter24.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Fascism. Who knew? #activism #politics #fascism
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Democracy Forward @democracyforward.org · 30/09/2025
Today, HUD officials posted divisive political messages on their website. There are laws in place to keep federal agencies nonpartisan. This is not just unAmerican – it’s unlawful. That’s why we’ve launched an investigation.
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
This is the front page of a federal department website. www.hud.gov#openModal
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HUD Home | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
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Unlearning Economics @unlearnecon.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Oh fuck. Well I hadn’t thought of poor Bernard Arnault. Forget the wealth tax, people, it will cost him over 0.5% of his fortune! www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Wealth tax would be deadly for French economy, says Europe’s richest man
LVMH owner Bernard Arnault, who could take €1bn hit, says proposed 2% levy ‘aims to destroy liberal economy’
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Diane @dianesf.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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onefinekitty.bsky.social @onefinekitty.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
This is not “both” sides! This is deliberate provocation by one man & his minions. He wants a civil war & he’s stoking the flames. We are not the ones who need to “tone it down”! Every lie out of his mouth is pure projection designed to distract & enrage.
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Bill Sowder @bluetcnj.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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Mr. Ed USN @musktwit2.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Charlie Kirk in 2023: "It’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment." I guess today was his turn to bleed so gun nuts can have their “rights”.
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
There was not nearly this much concern over political violence when Pelosi's husband was assaulted and two members of Congress were assassinated. I wonder why that is.
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NEW POPULAR FRONT Survivor❤️‍🩹 Ally🏳️‍🌈 Ukraine Must Win🇺🇦 @ouaisouaisdubuffet.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
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Michigan House Democrats @mihousedems.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
House Republicans love to tout cutting "waste, fraud and abuse," but do they know how these cuts will affect everyday Michiganders?
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Michigan House Democrats @mihousedems.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Instead of actually helping students grow and thrive in the classroom, Speaker Matt Hall and Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon met up today to brag about their K-Os in Education around the state and across the country.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
The corporate adoption of AI has been linked to a 13% decline in jobs for young people in the U.S., according to a Stanford study. www.wired.com/story/stanfo...
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AI Is Eliminating Jobs for Younger Workers
New research from Stanford provides the clearest available evidence that AI is reshaping the workforce—but it’s complicated.
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Michigan House Democrats @mihousedems.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Democratic Leader @RanjeevPuri on the 800-page mess of a budget from House Republicans that hurts Michiganders: "With so little time and so much at stake, no responsible legislator could possibly vote for it, and we didn't."
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Statement from House Democratic Leader Puri on Republicans Ramming Through an 800-page Budget with Less than an Hour to Review
“It is hard to know which part of this insane process to start with: that their [...]
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 27/08/2025
It’s been more than 7 months since U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet left her seat in the state Senate to serve in Congress, and residents of the Bay City area district have grown increasingly discontent, including members of the three Michigan Democratic youth arms. By @kdavidsonjrn.bsky.social
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Young Democrats call on Whitmer to fill empty state Senate seat before 2026 election • Michigan Advance
More than seven months since U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet left her seat in the state Senate to serve in Congress, residents of the Bay City Democrat’s former district have grown increasingly disco...
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Michigan Republicans just introduced a budget bill that cuts $6B in support and services for Michiganders. The Department of Civil Rights alone is taking over a 53% budget cut. SNAP and Medicaid is getting gutted. Non-citizens are prohibited from state services. Republicans are truly evil.
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8W-l...
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Five Ways to Fight Trump's Fascism
YouTube video by Robert Reich
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Today is my last with my USAR unit as I transfer to the IRR. The Army has done a lot of good in my life, even if imperfectly. I have mixed feelings about army service, I can say unwaveringly that I will miss my brothers in arms - one of the best teams I have ever lead and sweated with.
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
www.reddit.com/r/johnoliver...
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From the johnoliver community on Reddit: John Oliver breaks down how absurd it is to believe Trump has no ties to Epstein, listing a series of disturbing connections and behaviors
Explore this post and more from the johnoliver community
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
I won't be able to make it this year, but I hope my colleagues are able to capitalize on a wonderful opportunity in Boston next month! @ncslorg.bsky.social
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 16/07/2025
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night moved one step closer to canceling $9 billion in previously approved funding for several foreign aid programs and public broadcasting after GOP leaders addressed some objections.
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US Senate Republicans advance bill stripping funds from NPR, PBS, foreign aid • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Tuesday night moved one step closer to canceling $9 billion in previously approved funding for several foreign aid programs and public broadcasting after GOP leaders ad...
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
AG dananessel.bsky.social played a key role in securing a massive settlement from drug makers who flooded our communities with opioids. Republicans wanted to give drug makers immunity from prosecution. Pretty big difference in priorities. www.thealpenanews.com/news/2025/07...
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Attorney General Nessel secures $720 million national settlement from eight opioid drug makers
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced nationwide settlements with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis worth approximately…
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Federal agents in plain clothes and unmarked cars who refuse to show their faces will arrest you because of the color of your skin or even because you spoke out against Trump. And Republicans in Congress just boosted their funding. Call it what it is. It's fascism.
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NPR @npr.org · 15/07/2025
The lawsuit comes two weeks after the Trump administration first notified states it was withholding previously approved funds for migrant education, before- and after- school programs and more.
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24 states sue Trump admin to unfreeze more than $6 billion in education grants
The lawsuit comes two weeks after the Trump administration first notified states it was withholding previously approved funds for migrant education, before- and after- school programs and more.
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
I hope everyone is ready for the MI Government shutdown. Per @mirsnews.bsky.social: The Attorney General says all her division heads right now are having "meeting after meeting" discussing a government shutdown if a state budget isn't ready in time for the next fiscal year, which begins in 82 days.
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Dana Nessel @dananessel.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Allowing these tactics in Los Angeles sets a dangerous and unacceptable precedent – one that could easily spread to states like Michigan, where ICE raids have already shaken communities. michiganadvance.com/briefs/nesse...
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Nessel: Unlawful ICE stops in Los Angeles set dangerous, unacceptable precedent • Michigan Advance
Allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to make unlawful stops during immigration sweeps have terrified immigrant and non-immigrant communities alike and must end, Michigan Attorney...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
The Big Ugly Bill throws millions off Medicaid and SNAP, gives ICE more money than most militaries, and makes the wealthiest households in America even richer. Heather and I break it all down on today's Klatch. youtu.be/Yc4xl3nz_Ac?si=nj70FlizV90…
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Fascism On The Fourth | The Coffee Klatch with Robert Reich
The Big Ugly Bill throws millions off Medicaid and SNAP, gives ICE more money than most militaries, and makes the wealth
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NPR @npr.org · 04/07/2025
The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.
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Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population
The number of people in ICE detention without criminal convictions nearly doubled in the last month — a significant increase compared to detainees who have been convicted of crimes.
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Michigan House Democrats @mihousedems.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
It's #July1st, House Republicans! Where is the final budget, again? 🧵
A dictionary entry style graphic with the headline July 1, its phonetic spelling, and part of speech: proper noun. The definition reads, "The deadline for Speaker Hall and House Republicans to pass a complete state budget. Failure to pass it will result in unnecessary and costly consequences for Michigan families, schools, colleges, cities, and the entire state.
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Horton @urshanabi.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
FLLF.5: Immigrants still have rights. Even if undocumented, immigrants are still by law defined as workers, and are therefore protected under the law in many cases. This includes equal protection under the law for wage and overtime, OSHA, and antidiscrimination.
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
In State Senator Mark Huizenga's District 30, tens of thousands of his constituents are at risk of losing health care thanks to Republicans in Washington
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 26/06/2025
After leadership in the GOP-led Michigan House refused to allow a Pride Month resolution to be introduced, the House LGBTQ+ Caucus gathered on the Capitol steps to read the resolution aloud on the 10th anniversary of the SCOTUS decision that legalized gay marriage. Story by @bensolis1.bsky.social
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Pride Month muted for Michigan House LGBTQ+ Caucus with Republicans back in charge • Michigan Advance
For state Rep. Jason Morgan, an openly gay Democrat from Ann Arbor, the vibrant celebration of love and inclusion that defines Pride Month felt duller this year in the Michigan House of Representative...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 26/06/2025
This decision will fuel politically motivated efforts to block low-income patients from accessing essential reproductive health care in certain states. We all deserve to get the care we need, no matter the size of our wallet or where we live.
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US Supreme Court backs South Carolina effort to defund Planned Parenthood
The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way on Thursday for South Carolina to strip Planned Parenthood of funding under the Medicaid health insurance program in a ruling that bolsters efforts by Republican-led states to deprive the reproductive healthcare and abortion provider of public money.
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Rep. Emily Randall @repemilyrandall.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
No, we won’t — and we shouldn’t have to. Medicaid is a lifeline and must be protected.
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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 26/06/2025
A fascinating map from @donnermaps.bsky.social overlaying Tuesday's Dem primary results with a map of the NYC subway system. Inspired by an astute observation from @kleinman.bsky.social, who noted that Mamdani did better in areas served by the subway while Cuomo did better in car-centric areas.
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Michigan Advance @michiganadvance.com · 25/06/2025
Without a permanent federal program to support water assistance and affordability, Michigan could lead the way in creating a first-in-the-nation statewide water program by passing legislation pending in the Michigan Senate, numerous supporters said Tuesday. Story by @bensolis1.bsky.social
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Water affordability advocates ask GOP-led Michigan House for $60M to fund assistance program • Michigan Advance
Without a permanent federal program to support water assistance and affordability, Michigan could lead the way in creating a first-in-the-nation statewide water program by passing legislation pending ...
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