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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Voters should pick their representatives, not the other way around. Glad to get the chance to talk to some of the volunteers and organizers doing the hard work to make sure Prop 50 passes. This vote will have critical implications, not just for California, but for our entire country.
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kat from the ‘ville @kathy328.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Not sure why the focus is on middle aged women at the No Kings rallies. From my observation, there is a healthy mix of young and old. But maybe the reason there are so many middle aged women protesting is because we see the future and it looks a lot like the past we struggled to overcome.
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Nicole Foy @nicolefoy.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Left: Veteran and U.S. citizen George Retes, pinned by immigration officers in Camarillo, CA in July, before he disappeared for days Right: George on Capitol Hill today, trying to tell as many members of Congress his story as possible
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 23/10/2025
The Supreme Court is using emergency rulings to quickly and dramatically expand executive power. Our new “shadow docket” tracker shows exactly how: bit.ly/4nXIr2p
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Supreme Court Shadow Docket Tracker — Challenges to Trump Administration Actions
The Court is ruling on challenges to government actions on its emergency docket, often without explaining its decisions or providing guidance to lower courts.
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/10/2025
“Destruction of federal property is a federal crime.” Yeah, well, looks like Trump just committed one with a $300 million price tag and a bulldozer. If any other American did this, they’d already be in handcuffs. Trump is immune and he knows it.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23/10/2025
Police in Berlin today searched the home of prominent conservative political commentator and former university professor Norbert Bolz over a social media post he wrote in 2024 that contained a Nazi-era slogan.
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German police search journalist’s home over social media post
Cops questioned Norbert Bolz about a post on X that featured a Nazi-affiliated slogan.
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Brad Takei @bradtakei.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
I could be wrong, but Elon Musk seems like exactly the kind of person who shouldn’t have a strong influence over a robot army.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Trump's billionaire ballroom seems perfectly suited to this Second Gilded Age we are now living in. Some thoughts... robertreich.substack.com/p/the-bill…
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Reuters @reuters.com · 23/10/2025
US warns flight disruptions may increase as shutdown continues reut.rs/4oCsgaM
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US warns flight disruptions may increase as shutdown continues
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Republican leaders in Congress warned Thursday that flight disruptions may increase as a government shutdown enters its 23rd day and controllers miss their first full paycheck.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23/10/2025
Screws are turning on Hungarian Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, who was Hungary’s ambassador to the EU during part of the time period a spy network was alleged to have operated in the heart of Brussels’ EU Quarter. Today’s EU Influence digs deeper 👇
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Who knew what about the ‘spies’ in Rue de Trèves?
A weekly newsletter on campaigning, lobbying and political influence in the EU. By MARI ECCLES Tips, tales, traumas to influence@politico.eu | View in your browser Good afternoon! I’m Mari Eccles, …
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 23/10/2025
This is a slap in the face to Virginia's cattlemen. Trump's reckless tariffs have already hurt our agriculture industry. These dollars should be supporting American farmers — not buying Argentina’s beef.
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Trump suggests US will buy Argentine beef to bring down prices for American consumers
President Donald Trump says the United States could buy Argentine beef in an attempt to bring down prices for American consumers.
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Congressman Eugene Vindman (VA-07) @gene4va.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Virginia, just 12 days until we show the country — and the world — we're ready for change, and that change is one that Democrats can and will bring to our Commonwealth. If you haven't already, make your plan to vote — early if you can — and fill out your ballot for Dems all the way down.
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Today's great news!
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New Trump Grift Uncovered, His Racist Nominee Tanks, Arizona Sues To Get Grijalva Seated, Newsom Deploys Guard For Good Reason
Great news for us, terrible news for Trump
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Joanne Freeman @jbf1755.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Whether it matters in the immediate moment, it WILL matter. Plus, it’s a beyond-blatant image of the impact of this presidency on the nation. So flood the zone!
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@debbie156 @debbie156.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
NJ- Mikie Sherrill is running for governor! Please GOTV ON 11/4/25! Mikie is the only candidate that will work to bring down costs for families. Her opponent works for the party that promised to bring down your living expenses on day 1. That never happened. Vote 4 Mikie! #ResistanceUnited #OneV1
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
New Trump Grift Uncovered, His Racist Nominee Tanks, Arizona Sues To Get Grijalva Seated, Newsom Deploys Guard For Good Reason
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New Trump Grift Uncovered, His Racist Nominee Tanks, Arizona Sues To Get Grijalva Seated, Newsom Deploys Guard For Good Reason
Great news for us, terrible news for Trump
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Lisa Reyna Loe @lisaloe.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The Nazi tattoo alone is disqualifying, regardless of party, but especially in the Democratic Party. We’re already in the fight of our lives against fascism in the United States of America *in 2025.* Cannot believe this even needs to be said.
Trojan horse
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 23/10/2025
Oz’s explanation does not back up the president’s impossible numbers, nor does it reflect reality. Meanwhile, health care costs will go up significantly if Affordable Care Act tax subsidies expire at the end of the year, an issue at the center of the current government shutdown. trib.al/ShlUyk9
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Sarge @oldsarge.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
#BlueSkyVets Trump - everything racist Americans thought & believed wrongfully about President Obama such as…. Incompetent, inept, womanizer, corrupt, etc. Surprise! He proved you all wrong and you guys chose the “idiot” felon TWICE! #ProudBlueVets #DemsUnited #DemVoice1
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auntmeme @auntmeme.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
globalnews.ca/news/1148908... thetravel.com/canadian-snowb… I knew the snowbird population here in Florida was very light this year. Canadians stayed away due to border patrol, treating them like criminals. I don't blame them. #wtpBLUE #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #VoteBlueforOurFuture
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Snowbirds face ‘inconsistent’ fingerprinting rules at U.S. border, group says - National | Globalnews.ca
The Canadian Snowbird Association recommends its members 'continue to cross the border as they normally would,' even as it warns of 'inconsistent' rules around fingerprinting.
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Patti Olivier 💙VOTE BLUE @patti3333.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
www.scotusblog.com/2025/10/cour... Been waiting for this You remember Kim Davis County clerk from Kentucky who refused to issue marriage license to a gay couple Understand what is at stake !! SCOTUS Must throw out this case
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Court to consider whether to hear challenge to same-sex marriage on Nov. 7
The court is scheduled to consider whether to hear Kim Davis’ challenge to same-sex marriage at their private conference on Friday, Nov. 7. As a general practice, the court does […]
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CoCo ✌🏼💛🕊️ @coco.sheshed.rocks · 23/10/2025
It’s Thursday and here’s something for you to think about…..especially knowing the obsession #Trump has with Hitler. Why history is important. #EastWing is just another distraction from what he’s really doing💀 #SheShed
That man isn't building a ballroom.
The Presidential Emergency
Operations Center is underneath the East Wing.
They're expanding and renovating the President's underground bunker (Führerbunker).
Where did the Nazis flee when the Third Reich collapsed? Argentina.
That $40 billion payment to
Argentina while the US government is shutdown is a security deposit.
They're ensuring they'll have a place to escape once shit hits the fan.
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LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸 @namwella1961.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Michael Wolff, who helped expose Trump’s relationship with Epstein, is suing Melania Trump. “I’d like nothing better than to get Trump and Melania under oath and find out all of the details of their relationship with Epstein.” I'd like to know too. #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 23/10/2025
Trump’s mandate to fast-track 10,000 new hires is coming at a cost: quality. As anyone can see from the cache of videos all over the internet, ICE is a mess. Not only has training been cut from 13 weeks to 6 weeks. They’re letting people with criminal records, failed drug tests…
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Analisa Swan (she/her) @analisaswan.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
This is what patriotism looks like! Standing up to authoritarianism, peacefully protesting, exercising our First Amendment rights! Californians cast your ballot now for YES ON PROP 50!!! #NoKings in Long Beach, CA!
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Reuters @reuters.com · 23/10/2025
Pakistan bans Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan under anti-terrorism law reut.rs/48OIyZz
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Pakistan bans Islamist party Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan under anti-terrorism law
Pakistan's cabinet unanimously approved a ban on hardline Islamist group Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan under the country's anti-terrorism act, the government said on Thursday.
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The Lincoln Project @lincolnproject.us · 23/10/2025
Trumps biggest distraction from the files yet
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 23/10/2025
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters at the sidelines of the EUCO summit today that Russia must pay the price for its invasion with its frozen assets. “If Russia brought war to our land, they have to pay for this war.” Read more on our live blog: www.politico.eu/article/eu-l...
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Politico @politico.com · 23/10/2025
"Stupid political stunt": The White House castigates Israeli vote on the West Bank.
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‘Stupid political stunt’: White House castigates Israeli vote on the West Bank
Senior White House officials are airing their grievances with Israel as they look to build on a fragile ceasefire with Hamas.
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Steven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Inside the Hermitage, the winter palace where Tsar Nicholas II and his family lived before they were executed—in a country where Russians were starving.
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ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕞𝕒𝕟ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕤 🏳️‍🌈 ✡️ 😸 🌊 @stevefm20.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
The president’s “proposals would transform a program aimed at helping the most vulnerable people in the world into one that gives preference to mostly white people who say they are being persecuted.” www.thenewcivilrightsmovement.com/2025/10/raci...
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'Racist on Its Face': Top Democrat Blasts Trump's 'Truly Vile' New Policy
A prominent Senate Democrat is blasting President Donald Trump’s new refugee policy, calling it “racist” and “truly vile.” U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) pointed to a New York Times article that rep...
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Gloria Pan @glopan.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
SNAP benefits stop on Nov. 1 due to the Trump shutdown, which will impact some 41 million people, 40% children. Please share this thread by @urbanmodernism.bsky.social with tips and resources to support those families. 👇👇👇 #MomSky
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Po Murray @pomurray.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
I will always treasure the memories of visiting the East Wing & the Rose Garden. It was during the days when Presidents respected the institution of the Presidency, historical tradition, rule of law, & our democracy. 💔
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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock @warnock.senate.gov · 23/10/2025
The $20 billion the President is spending to bailout his friend in Argentina is almost enough to extend your health care credits for a whole year. If they wanted to find the money they could. We don't suffer from a lack of resources, we suffer from leadership who fails to put people first.
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
If you are not following Ivan Ehlers yet, do it now! His cartoons are lit! belib.org/Ychl6rZ
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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 08/09/2025
Jesse Watters is not a journalist. He is a propagandist. Fox News has turned racism into entertainment, feeding its audience lies and stereotypes about Black communities. This relentless stream of hate radicalizes millions of viewers and makes our democracy weaker and more dangerous.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 08/09/2025
For decades, Doug Wilson was a relatively unknown pastor in Idaho, relegated to the fringe of evangelicalism for his radical teachings. Now he's an influential voice in the Christian right.
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Pastor Doug Wilson’s fringe teachings go mainstream in Trump’s Washington
Doug Wilson was once a fringe pastor in Idaho and is now a significant voice in the Christian right.
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Jill Lawrence @jilldlawrence.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Will Democrats ever stop arguing over what they should say, how they should say it, and where they should say it? They really should, because the answers are obvious: It all depends—on who you are, where you live, and what you believe. New from me @thebulwark.com www.thebulwark.com/p/shocking-i...
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Here’s a Shocking Idea: Democrats Don’t All Have to Sound Alike
Four candidates in wildly different races show the value of being yourself.
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Abigail Spanberger @abigailspanberger.com · 08/09/2025
We asked, and you voted. Introducing our newest design, now available on the merch store! Get yours today: abigailspanberger.com/store
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Jules⚖️📨 @northjules.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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Reuters @reuters.com · 08/09/2025
Thousands of Romanian teachers take to streets against school restructuring reut.rs/4nj630D
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Thousands of Romanian teachers take to streets against school restructuring
Thousands of Romanian teachers marched in the capital Bucharest and classes were suspended across the country at the start of the school year on Monday in protest against the restructuring of schools and an increase in weekly teaching hours.
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
They tell voters what they should be concerned about. They don’t bother to listen to what they are concerned about. We are trying to force a narrative on people who only need to look around or check their bank account to see what concerns them. jesspiper.substack.com/p/why-cant-w...
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Why Can't We Just Listen
Telling them their concerns instead of listening to their concerns
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Anton Gerashchenko @antongerashchenko.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
"Right now we're in Bakhmut. Or rather, what's left of it. Maybe we'll find something useful." Russian-occupied Bakhmut, Donetsk region. Russian soldiers looting (they call it "a little walk") furniture from the apartments to set up "a medical room."
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Reuters @reuters.com · 08/09/2025
Trump asks US Supreme Court to let it withhold foreign aid reut.rs/46gYm4j
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to let it withhold foreign aid
President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to intervene in its bid to withhold billions of dollars in foreign aid authorized by Congress, part of the Republican president's effort to scale back U.S. assistance abroad.
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Brian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
The Article I Crisis
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Irish News 🇮🇪 @news-flows-ir.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
Why Trump’s attack on the Smithsonian matters | Kimberlé Crenshaw and Jason Stanley The president’s assault on US museums, education and memory is a critical dimension of his fascist aimsIn a letter sent to Smithsonian secretary, Lonnie G Bunch III, on 12 August, the Trump administration...
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Why Trump’s attack on the Smithsonian matters | Kimberlé Crenshaw and Jason Stanley
The president’s assault on US museums, education and memory is a critical dimension of his fascist aims
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Elon Musk has been ordered to stand trial over allegations that he misled voters with a dubious “lottery” scheme orchestrated by his America PAC ahead of the 2024 election. At a rally in Pennsylvania last October, Musk promised a crowd, “We are going to be awarding $1 million randomly to people who.
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Elon Musk Will Stand Trial for Duping Voters into Signing Petitions with Fake '$1 Million-a-day Giveaway'
A federal judge in Texas ordered Musk to face a lawsuit accusing him of defrauding voters with his shady, pre-2024 election lottery.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 28/08/2025
As Americans have known for far too long, Trump sees truth as indeterminate, ripe for manipulation by his regime. Trump simply doesn’t want reliable, accurate AI. He wants MAGA agitprop. trib.al/b68G88l
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
I just saw a clip of Gov. Abbott...smiling and nodding in agreement as RFK Jr. justified his gutting of the CDC. I was reminded of just how glad I am he has to sit in that f*cking wheelchair all Goddamned day. (Don't tell me, "You're better than that, Jack." No...I am not. That's exactly who I am.)
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Absolutely repulsive! Trump granted full military funeral honors to someone who violently stormed the Capitol J6 (Ashli Babbitt), while refusing such recognition to honorable service members is a grotesque disgrace and a betrayal of everything the uniform stands for.
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