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NY Times Pitchbot @nytpitchbot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Trump said that if I didn’t vote for him, gas prices would double. It looks like he was right.
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Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Trump claims that Michael Cohen "has just fully RECANTED his testimony" against the president, who was convicted of 34 felonies and held liable for bank fraud. Except that he hasn't. Cohen hasn't taken back any of it. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u...
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For Trump’s Former Fixer, a Tortured Path From ‘Rat’ to Reconciliation
The president has made peace with Michael D. Cohen, his onetime lawyer who turned against him. But contrary to Mr. Trump’s claims, Mr. Cohen has not recanted the testimony that helped convict his form...
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Most American have zero interest in the US government treating one of our most important historical allies and trading partners like this. But the worst among us is running the country, thanks to the worst and most irresponsible voters among us.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
BREAKING: We filed multiple briefs to respond to today's SHOCKING USPS whistleblower report 👉 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/u... We are helping make sure everyone's vote is free & fair @democracydefendersfund.org @campaignlegal.org @lulacorg.bsky.social will not allow Trump’s mail ballot interference
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The saga continues …
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
To help Nepal at this terrible time, give to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is releasing nearly CHF one million in emergency funding to support the Nepal Red Cross Society’s response to severe flash flooding in northern Nepal.
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Nepal. Just unreal www.bbc.com/news/videos/...
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Video shows scale of flash flood
This video has been edited by the BBC with white flashes, due to the distressing content.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/s...
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‘It’s Bonkers’: Jennifer Hegseth’s Hands-On Role in Her Husband’s Pentagon (Gift Article)
After an 18-year career at Fox News, she is now her husband’s most influential adviser and de facto producer, shaping the job as no Pentagon spouse has before.
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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 19/08/2026
Mike Caruso, a close ally of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has been arrested and charged with five felonies. trib.al/nfKt7TJ
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DeSantis Appointee Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Mike Caruso, a close ally of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, has been arrested and charged with five felonies.
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
The administration delivers a win for financial crooks at the expense of honest businesses. By David Frum www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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Trump’s Last Loyal Constituency
The administration delivers a win for financial crooks at the expense of honest businesses.
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Gas prices are up 24.6% from a year ago and still significantly higher than they were before the Iran War. Meanwhile, the world's 8 biggest oil companies have made a $93B profit windfall in just the last three months. Big Oil is raking it in as the world burns — and we're paying for it.
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
I Was Dick Cheney’s Cardiologist. Trump Has Not Looked Well, and We Should Know Why. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/o...
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 07/07/2026
NEW: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent your residence on election records.” with @texastribune.org
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Ken Paxton Vowed to Crack Down on “Illegal Voting.” He May Have Violated Texas Election Law.
The Texas attorney general appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite his warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent yo...
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 02/07/2026
Investment accounts owned by President Trump engaged in more than 300 previously undisclosed stock purchases on April 8, 2025, one day before his surprise announcement that he would pause a number of his “Liberation Day” tariffs, his financial disclosure report says.
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Trump discloses 327 unreported stock trades made a day before his first tariff pause
Their disclosure, more than 14 months after they occurred, is the latest revelation to fuel calls for greater scrutiny of the president’s financial assets.
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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Wow, MORE trump corruption: He handed out a $500 million dollar NO-BID contract to build his ballroom! How many MILLIONS in kickbacks is he shoving into his own pockets? Most. Corrupt. President. Ever.
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Working hard for the American people. As usual www.businessinsider.com/donald-trump...
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Trump says he expects Musk to donate SpaceX stock to Trump Accounts, despite their 'little dispute'
Donald Trump said he expects Elon Musk to donate SpaceX stock to Trump Account despite their previous public falling out.
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
@adamkinzinger.substack.com Another one for the list
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This is just flat-out criminal. {gift link} www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/w...
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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
One of the most successful pedestrian streets in the world, the Strøget in Copenhagen, was filled with cars until a 2 year pedestrianization pilot project in 1962. The opposition argued “no cars means no business,” but the street has been a massive retail success, the city’s busiest shopping street.
A portion of the Strøget street in central Copenhagen, Denmark, that widens out into a central “square” that often gets used for events or markets.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
This is from last night, it’s not AI. We paid $80 million for Trump’s Frye Fair.
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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The Reflecting Pool was supposed to last 50-100 years. It didn't last 50 days. Now they're begging for volunteers to save a $14 million renovation from being overrun by algae before July 4. I'm sorry, but this is objectively hilarious.😆
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
@gtconway.bsky.social I'm sorry it didn't work out the way I had hoped. Was looking forward to seeing what you could make happen.
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
This amount would fund the US National Science Foundation for a decade. 🧪
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Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war
The Pentagon has told lawmakers it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the war in Iran.
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Pete Hegseth is sending the message that Black service members are not welcome. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...
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Being Black in Pete Hegseth’s Military
The secretary of defense is sending the message that Black service members are not welcome.
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
New study analyzing data from more than 1 million U.S. veterans shows updated COVID-19 vaccines reduce risk of severe cardiovascular events like heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure by almost 40%. . x.com/shiningscien...
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Shining Science (@ShiningScience) on X
A massive new study shows updated COVID-19 vaccines slash the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths. A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that updated COVID-19 vaccin...
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com · 20/06/2026
Today’s episode of “you can’t make this up:” Trump set out to prove voter fraud in the voting machines. And found not a single instance of fraud, so they’re pretending the study never happened
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
It was an easy prediction to say this multimillion dollar project would fail but I couldn't predict it would fail this spectacularly.
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
He's lying. You know why we know? WE HAVE THE AGREEMENT HE SIGNED!!!! Here's the operative language: "The U.S. undertakes, together with regional partners, a comprehensive plan...for the rehabilitation and economic development of Iran...of at least $300 billion."
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BrooklynDad_Defiant! @mmpadellan.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
A group that helps register voters. That's who the FBI is raiding now. Not election deniers. Not fake electors. People helping citizens participate in democracy. Tell me again how we're not sliding toward something dangerous. Fascism is here, folks.
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
@adamkinzinger.substack.com Should this get added to the list as well?
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Bought some hamburger for tonight's dinner. Thinking I should dress up a little.
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salbr29891.bsky.social @salbr29891.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
youtu.be/MoYjKcP0ICE?...
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Bruce Springsteen & Kenny Chesney - "This Land Is Your Land" - Monmouth Univ-Long Branch, NJ -6/4/26
YouTube video by Sammy Steinlight
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
It is being reported that when the Paramount deal goes through, Bari Weiss will oversee CNN's editorial direction. If you value independent media that cannot be bought, help Democracy Docket grow by subscribing now. bit.ly/4qmEiFz
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Bill Madden @maddenifico.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
This is what happens when you have a president who gives ZERO fucks about anyone but himself and his fellow Epstein class billionaires. Not only are today's working class Americans fucked, but future generations are screwed even worse.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 08/06/2026
Lol, Trump can't even fuck things up right.
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Why Solar Power Is Booming Under Trump | OilPrice.com
Solar accounted for 72.6% of new U.S. power additions in 2025, with renewables hitting 88% overall -- even as the Trump administration rolls back clean energy incentives.
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John J. Cullen @johncullenocean.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Someone who doesn't know much about oceanography asked me if the dismantling of ocean monitoring capabilities was stupid and/or evil. It is stupid AND evil. The War on Science continues. As more people see it and push back, maybe the tide can be turned. 🌊🧪 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Dismay as Trump officials to dismantle key ocean monitoring system
Ocean Observatories Initiative, $368m network that has provided crucial climate data, latest victim of Trump cuts
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Gail Waldby ❌👑 @gailwaldby.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Feds to Open Tens of Thousands of Acres of Colorado Wilderness to Oil Drilling Wildlife habitat, endangered animals and recreation could all be at risk in state’s biggest public land sale in modern history. capitalandmain.com/feds-to-open...
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Feds to Open Tens of Thousands of Acres of Colorado Wilderness to Oil Drilling
Wildlife habitat, endangered animals and recreation could all be at risk in state's biggest public land sale in modern history.
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Mia Farrow @miafarrow.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Trump is now responsible for 27.7% of America's National Debt
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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Obamacare enrollees can't commit fraud. First, because we pay up front, out of our own pockets. Second, because we pay on the back end if we don't pay enough up front. We have to guess how much we are going to earn for the year. At tax time, the IRS crunches the numbers. The amount owed can be large if we miscalculate (if we earn more than expected). Believe me when I say the pain of that experience makes you obey every letter of the law.
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Yes. This one too.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 31/05/2026
DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into All Women
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DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Into All Women
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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
There is no deal FYI. The Strait will remain closed. This is terrible news but it’s the price of incompetence.
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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
A number of enlisted personnel have reportedly asked if they can instead be assigned to forward units in any ongoing war of choice.
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Patricia @pjs501.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
A cartoon showing multiple FBI agents with cameras and notepads circled around a group of sea shells. Yellow crime scene tape circles the group. While outside the circle being ignored by the FBI are the bloody bodies of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/06/u...
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Jack Smith Calls the Justice Dept. ‘Corrupted’ by Trump and His Allies
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David Simon @audacityofdespair.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
A first thought is that this hollowed-out, fading old crank needs to be in assisted living. A second thought is that having surrounded himself with an adiministration servile, ass-licking sycophants. the White House is, in fact, an assisted living facility.
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JJ @whimsytx.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
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