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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 3h
Disastrous. "More than 2 newspapers are lost for every startup created. Virtually all new news sources are urban, while rural America is increasingly arid news territory. Virtually all philanthropic support for local news is in metro regions..." localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu/projects/sta...
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The State of Local News 2026
The latest insights and trends on the local news landscape across the country. Through data and graphics, explore the state of local news outlets and learn about news deserts, network sites and pathwa...
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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 2h
They are so out of juice they’re not even trying any longer.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h
OSSOFF: Mike Collins called for killing immigrants by throwing them to their deaths out of helicopters. I'd like to hear if Mike Collins stands by that statement. Do you still believe in the extrajudicial killing of immigrants? MIKE COLLINS: *changes topic*
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🙂Cathy❤️Love🇺🇸Hope🗳Vote⚖️Justice @cathloveheart.bsky.social · 4h
#HoldFast Listen to Jack. He knows. ✊️🌊🇺🇸❤️‼️
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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2h
This occurred at the El Centro ice detention facility. This man was refused his right to do process and psychologically harassed and physically tortured until he signed a document that he could not read. Emergency rally tomorrow at Fairmont and University in City Heights at 4 PM.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2h
SUSAN COLLINS: My heart goes out to the family of the man who was shot in Biddeford. My Duran Guerrero TROY JACKSON: Well the man's name was Johan Sebastián Guerrero. That was his name.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 2h
We scoured social media, court records and local stories for instances of immigration agents holding citizens against their will. The administration doesn’t track these cases. So we have. We’re sharing our database with you.
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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica
The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
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Noel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 3h
It’s gotta suck to find out you’re not a lawyer or a press secretary on the same day.
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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 6h
Excerpts from Michael Lewis on DOGE (Guardian article). 1. Gavin Kliger, white nationalist, refused to shake hands with the Black IRS staffer who briefed him on privacy issues. Or pay attention. Kliger now has a defense start-up valued at 1.4B thanks to DOGE. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Phyllis, who loved working for Kathleen and saw falling on hand grenades as part of her job, never told her how this one had felt. She knew Gavin had expressed enthusiasm for white nationalists, and he likely knew that she knew. She tried to break the ice by walking in with her hand extended; Gavin stared at it and declined to shake it, though he had shaken the hands of the white men who had offered them. “He was kind of cool towards me,” said Phyllis. Before she could even start the briefing, he said, You know, I’ve heard these rules before at other agencies. Yes, she said, but these rules are different, because no other agency is governed by this privacy law, and this law can get you thrown in jail very quickly. As she walked him through the basics – how you can’t use your personal phone for business, how if you happen to so much as glimpse a form 1040 with someone’s name on it you must avert your eyes – Gavin played on his phone. “He’s multitasking right in front of me, typing and texting,” said Phyllis. “It was, here’s a routine that I must endure.”
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David M. Perry @lollardfish.bsky.social · 4h
More of this
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Brendel @brendelbored.bsky.social · 4h
Now this is a good ad
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 15h
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 15h
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M Meerkat @kackbro.bsky.social · 17h
Heather Cox Richardson Is Spot On......
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Spencer Ackerman @attackerman.bsky.social · 9h
NEW: The US theft of Venezuelan oil resources appears to bring the Pentagon its own source of money — something that should be understood as another milestone in the collapse of constitutional government.
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The Dawn Of The Self-Funding Pentagon
It's not like the military is cash-starved from Congress. But it looks a lot like it's going to make money off Venezuelan oil
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John Pavlovitz @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social · 8h
The sickening violence of Trump’s rally in Youngstown, Ohio isn't an aberration; it’s a microcosm. This is what MAGA is. This is the depravity this movement foments. This is what these people are.... johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/trump-supp...
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Trump Supporters Have Failed The Human Test.
Today, an alarming video surfaced of a woman being assaulted at a Trump rally in Youngstown, Ohio, for wearing a shirt that said, “Release The Epstein Files’ while heckling the President as a fascist.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12h
I urge you to support Ilhan Omar’s campaign for reelection. If Democrats regain control of the House, they must investigate this flagrant abuse of power against her by Trump, Vance, and the Department of Justice. robertreich.substack.com/p/trumps-a…
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billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 14h
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darren32359.bsky.social @darren32359.bsky.social · 15h
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 7h
🧵 Early voting is underway in Georgia — and Trump and his allies are watching every step. A U.S. Senate seat and every statewide office are on the ballot, including the officials who will run the Peach State’s future elections. Here are the biggest threats voters face👇
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h
Ossoff: "I want to remind folks across Georgia that while you pay more for everything as a result of Donald Trump's incompetence, the president and his family are enriching themselves to the tune of billions of dollars ... we urgently need to restore checks and balances"
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8h
They’really trying to lie their way through it 🤥
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 7h
Shameful, unnecessary, and cruel.
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Miles Taylor @milestaylor.bsky.social · 9h
Trump’s ex-chief of staff John Kelly said this to me, six years ago: “I don't know how he’s not in an institution somewhere, whether it’s jail or a nuthouse. He’s a seriously sick guy. I never heard him saying anything that wasn’t a lie.” Trump has only gotten worse since.
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 7h
When is a dictator most dangerous? When he sees his political magic wearing off. So be optimistic about the midterms, but take nothing for granted. Vote, vote, vote. Pay for truth-telling media. Support voting rights groups. And get set to resist if Trump tries another coup. My latest newsletter.
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Be optimistic about the midterms, but be unsurprised if Trump pulls a coup
It’s a dangerous time when a dictator feels threatened by rising public outrage
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Xela Hart @xelahart.bsky.social · 10h
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 7h
🤯😱 This man needs help, and to not be in charge of anything.
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Patrick De Klotz @patdeklotz.bsky.social · 7h
“Sir, we are cratering in the polls, please try and not do anything nuts for the next month. Maybe on social, just keep it benign.” “Like what?” “I don’t know. People like animals. A lot of people just post like cat videos and stuff.” “Gotcha, say no more.”
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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 7h
If you cave to a bully, they'll keep coming back and getting worse. The only thing that makes them back down is a good punch in the nose, either symbolic or literal. The press needs to stick together and fight this through.
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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 7h
Trump earlier this year: Kimberly Guilfoyle has been my friend for a long time. I love calling her Kimberlay. That’s my little pet name, right? I hope you come back here in 12 years or whenever the term ends. Trump today: She was not a member of my family. I guess she dated my son a long time ago.
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News to Remember @moments2remember.link · 12h
This is the freak that assaulted a woman at that Trump rally last night. Let's make this pos famous.
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TrueBlue News @truebleau.bsky.social · 14h
#USDemocracy Live !! #ProudBlue #TrueBlue #Epstein I am not living Youngstown but i am happy to support you in getting this Idiot in jail
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Beaver Bones Robertson @darickr.bsky.social · 14h
Notice that law enforcement aren't removing the guy who punched her. Also, last time I checked, free speech is allowed at public events, even if it's unpopular with the crowd.
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Scott Dworkin @dworkin.bsky.social · 9h
Trump’s handpicked senator, in August: “I’m not that informed on national security.” Trump’s handpicked senator, Sunday, to a pediatrician: “I’m just as qualified as you.” Trump didn’t pick her to think. He picked her to say yes. #VoteEarlyForNoKings www.dworkinsubstack.com/p/trump-does...
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Texas Paul @realtexaspaul.com · 9h
JD Vance is down here in Texas begging Republicans to vote for Cockeye Paxton. Can you guess what he said?
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 9h
Before you cast your midterm ballot, remember that THIS is what Trump is spending YOUR money on.
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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Well done, Ma'am. I love it. Racist, sexist asswipes probably hate seeing posts like this. Fucking GOOD. Follow me for more things like this daily that will piss you off if you're a goddamn moron. The more the merrier. 🖕😅🖕
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Bob Patin @bobpatin.com · 12/10/2026
Yes, this will happen.
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 11h
🚨 Our DC Chief Scott MacFarlane was INSIDE the courtroom as federal Judge Ana Reyes erupted at Trump's DOJ lawyers. “I've never seen anything like that before.” Scott describes the judge screaming at the top of her lungs after the gov cut down hundreds of trees despite assurances to the court
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 11h
THREE WEEKS FROM TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE MOST CORRUPT ADMINISTRATION IN U.S. HISTORY. IF WE ALL VOTE. 🗳️ #AccountabilityIsComing11/3/26
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🇺🇸IBWizard🏳️‍🌈 🇺🇦 🌻😷 🖖 @ibwizard.bsky.social · 15h
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 10h
JD Vance: "You ask Ken Paxton a simple question and you will get a direct answer" NARRATOR: Paxton has refused to answer Qs about why he won't debate, why he went to England on July 4 w/ his mistress, why he went to Dubai with his mistress, his 15 homes, or how his net worth has increased 7,000%...
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Noel Casler Comedy @noelcaslercomedy.bsky.social · 10h
I’ll bet some poor apothecary in Athens is on the hook now for a f*ck ton of eye of newt and tail of frog.
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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 14h
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Delia Ramirez is bringing a bill to eliminate DHS a day after the raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.
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Don’t Stop at ICE, Says Progressive Dem: Abolish the Department of Homeland Security
The bill to eliminate the Department of Homeland Security comes a day after the HSI raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10h
If Democrats regain control of Congress, they will need to focus not only on alleviating high prices but also on eliminating a major cause of those high prices — Trump's pay-to-play corruption and cronyism. robertreich.substack.com/p/the-cruc…
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Resist 🕎🍉 @antizionistjew.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Bolsonaro is a misogynist, fascist and Trump’s bootlicker Solidarity with Brazil 🇧🇷 they deserve a better leader than this guy
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13h
holy shit -- Zacharia took 3 questions and then wrapped it up. The whole press briefing was under 30 minutes. What a disaster.
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 19h
Looking to support Ukrainian drone operations following recent reports on U.S. pressure over Russian refinery strikes? Here is a list of official foundations, unit fundraisers, and state platforms funding Ukraine's UAV capabilities: kyivindependent.com/angry-at-tru...
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Angry at Trump's Russian diesel deal? Here's how you can help Ukraine bomb Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump had a busy weekend, undermining sanctions on Russia, blaming Ukraine for the war Russia started — again — and insisting that Russian refineries become drone-free zones. "W...
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Bill Kristol @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social · 16h
Trump lies on behalf of Putin and Xi. The weakest American president ever.
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Matt Negrin still host of Hardball on MSNBC @mattnegrin.bsky.social · 11h
didn't realize that execution livestream was scheduled for today
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