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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I'm looking forward to the workshop Milieu of Dread taught by Ana Hurtado ! secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...
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NPR @npr.org · 06/10/2026
Musk's company, SpaceX, and Luckey's company Anduril, could potentially benefit from recommendations made in the study about future autonomous weapon systems. n.pr/4AUVhFG
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Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey's new Pentagon roles raise ethics worries
Musk's company, SpaceX, and Luckey's company Anduril, could potentially benefit from recommendations made in the study about future autonomous weapon systems.
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Join the No Kings coalition to learn how you can take action to protect our elections this fall. We’ll cover how to get out the vote, the importance of voting early, poll watching, & more. ❌👑 Vote Early: Election Protection 101 📆 Thu, Oct 8 ⏰ 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT 🔗 mobilize.us/nokings/event/1014463
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 06/10/2026
The public needs records about the Trump administration’s noncitizen voting claims to evaluate whether eligible voters are at risk of being removed from the rolls on the basis of unverified matches. So we sued: www.citizensforethics.org/legal-action...
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NASA Webb Telescope @nasawebb.extwitter.link · 06/10/2026
Brewing up new stars 🪄 Webb’s unique view of the stellar nursery known as NGC 7129 reveals numerous stars formerly hidden in this cosmic cauldron, helping astronomers study the star lifecycle in more depth. t.co/JZwya3QLUR 🔗 go.nasa.gov/4y9abFE
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AFT @aft.org · 06/10/2026
🏛️ The top 0.1% of Americans hold more wealth than the bottom 50% combined. A new Demand Justice & @groundwork.bsky.social report says the courts had a hand in getting us here.
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How the Courts Became a Safe Haven for Corporations - The American Prospect
A new report details how the judiciary has become more corporate over the past few decades—and names the specific judges who are most responsible.
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Mark Fiore @markfiore.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Most reports are leaving out the "this is a very small price to pay" part of this insane man's rant. The crowd reaction also adds quite a bit: even a room full of MAGA idiots expresses shock.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 06/10/2026
my friend @juddlegum.bsky.social has put together a cool new tool that allows you to photograph political mail and immediately learn who paid for it. Check it out here:
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Who paid for this?
Find out who really paid for political mailers and TV ads.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
We can’t just move past what SCOTUS has permitted this Administration to do to people who have lived and worked in the U.S. for years and even decades.
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Undertow Publications 🇨🇦 @undertow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
This would end any normal presidency.
Tr*mp quote: "Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego."
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Protect Democracy @protectdemocracy.org · 06/10/2026
"Trump said at the outset of the project that no taxpayer money would be used to construct the ballroom. This turned out to be a bald-faced lie, but the gambit served its purpose: It bought him time to break ground." @amandacarpenter.bsky.social on Trump's shakedown of the American taxpayer:
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Why You Must Care About the Ballroom
Trump is defying Congress and robbing the American people to build it.
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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 06/10/2026
Trump reported more than $2.2 billion in revenue he brought in during 2025—and CREW analysis shows that more than a third of that revenue came from dozens of companies Trump had just incorporated months before.
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Trump incorporated dozens of new companies in lead up to second term—and never stopped - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Trump filed a financial disclosure in June revealing he brought in more than $2.2 billion in revenue during 2025. We found that more than a third of that revenue came from dozens of companies Trump…
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Writing the Other @writingtheother.com · 06/10/2026
New live workshop! Worldbuilding Deep Dive with Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford Join us for writing exercises and feedback that add depth to your world or culture. 📅 October 17th and 18th 🪙 $100 - $150 Scholarships Available Details and Registration 👇🏾 writingtheother.com/worldb...
On the left a lush world growing out of a book floating in the air with clouds and birds. a waterfall cascades out of the setting. On the right, text identifying the class title.
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Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 06/10/2026
📢 Every eligible voter has the right to vote free from fear! Check out the SPLC's voter safety guide with top tips to help you vote safely and successfully this election season 📲: bit.ly/4f0QrOC Know your rights. Make a plan to vote. Let your voice be heard. #WeDecide
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Eric Umansky @ericumansky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"The federal government is lying to you." "The government has said that ICE does not zip tie or handcuff children." "They’ve denied engaging in racial profiling" "They’ve said the government is not wrongly arresting U.S. citizens." *We found the truth* projects.propublica.org/american-cit....
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 06/10/2026
In the face of a many years-long union-busting campaign, our @pghguild.com union family has won! The Supreme Court denied the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s appeal, and the company must finally pay back the millions of dollars they owe workers. When we fight, we win!
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AFT @aft.org · 06/10/2026
A new report from @aclu.org exposes how the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda has turned into a vast assault on our democracy. The result has been "the largest rollback of civil rights and liberties in recent history", and it impacts all Americans.
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Trump’s immigration policy is breaking American democracy, new ACLU report says
The ACLU report details 76 ways it says the Trump administration’s immigration policy is undermining fundamental American freedoms and democracy.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 06/10/2026
Ready for an economy, a government and a country for us, not for the billionaires? We can change the direction of this country—it just takes enough of our voices and our votes. Make sure your voice gets heard and your vote gets counted. Vote early! BetterInAUnion.org/
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It's Better in a Union
WORKING PEOPLE BUILT 
THIS COUNTRY This November, we're taking back our country from the billionaires and wealthy elites. America's unions are mobilizing to elect pro-worker candidates who will actually stand up for working people and fight for us to ha...
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Calls for the resignation or legal removal of Donald Trump increasing across the US.
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 06/10/2026
Working people should not have to accept “bad things” from AI that could impact our lives. We can’t let Big Tech billionaires regulate themselves. That’s how we got into this mess. We need real AI guardrails to protect our jobs and rights.
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Accept ‘bad things’ in return for benefits of AI, says Sam Altman
Boss of OpenAI calls for a regulatory light touch because of the ‘good stuff’ the technology can deliver
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 07/10/2026
As budget director, Russell Vought has often ignored Congress by … not signing the checks. At other times, he’s been able to take money Congress intended for one thing and use it for something else by justifying it as a “national emergency.” Listen to our latest episode:
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Podcast: Who’s the Shadow President?
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
We’re 4 weeks out from the Nov. 3 midterm elections. It’s time to turn people power into voter power. Join us Oct. 17 for the next No Kings nationwide day of action. Vote early if you can, or make your plan to vote. Learn more: go.aft.org/nokings
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 07/10/2026
President Donald Trump wants to spend $1.5 trillion on defense next year. Adjusted for inflation, that would be more than the U.S. spent annually on defense during the height of World War II. (Published August)
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The $1 Trillion Black Box
The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 06/10/2026
4 weeks until election day. Vote union. Vote for pro-worker candidates. Vote for an economy that works for all of us. Let’s win this election for working families! ✊
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Money, Power and Respect!
YouTube video by SEIU
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
The threats to our election are real & will take more than a single No Kings action. Come to this training to learn how you can make simple adjustments that will make it possible for you to use the momentum of No Kings for change & action in your community.
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Power to the People festival happening today. www.youtube.com/live/YSU196f...
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MS NOW LIVE EXCUSIVE : "POWER TO THE PEOPLE" with Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Tom Morello and more!
YouTube video by THE LAST INTERNATIONALE
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 05/09/2026
Looking for Labor Day weekend plans? Find a union event near you and celebrate with working people across the country. www.mobilize.us/aflcio/?tag_ids=265…
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AFL-CIO Volunteer Events on Mobilize · AFL-CIO on Mobilize
We are the democratic, voluntary federation of national and international labor unions that represent more than 15 million working people. We strive to ensure all working people are treated fairly, with decent paychecks and benefits, safe jobs, dignity...
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M Shedric Simpson @shedric.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
I’m absolutely delighted to share that my story Beyond Those Shadowed Hills will be included in Year’s Best Arthropod Short Fiction Vol. 3. Get ready for some lovely (and wriggly) stories coming your way soon!
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I just completed "Good To Extraordinary: The Power Of Point Of View" with Sage Tyrtle. This workshop is available through APEX. A good workshop for any developing writer. I appreciate getting to study with outstanding writers and find these workshops affordable. reachyourapex.com
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REACH YOUR APEX
We provide writing workshops, on demand classes, and editorial services to genre writers.
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
youtu.be/ujr8ktg4epY?... My fellow Americans, please contact your Congressfolk and show support for Bajun Mavalwalla's Constitutional right to freedom of speech.
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Army veteran faces conspiracy charges after participating in anti-ICE protest
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REI Union @reiunion.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
CONGRATS REI SAN DIEGO!!! Our coworkers in SD just voted Union Yes and are set to join our movement as the 12th unionized REI store! This decisive victory shows REI that we’re not slowing down our fight for a better REI.
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
youtube.com/shorts/uivZr... Let's get the dirt on Amazon.
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What Jeff Bezos Doesn't Want You to Know
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
This weekend, I participated in a workshop on telling Nonlinear Stories. My guide was the accomplished Premee Mohamed, and our host was APEX. APEX has a wonderful variety of workshops to choose from. Cheers ! reachyourapex.com/product-cate...
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REACH YOUR APEX - On Demand Webinars
On demand webinars are one to two hour lectures about a particularly topic from a subject matter expert. These videos are able to be downloaded and can be accessed anytime in your My Courses. Most of ...
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 17/05/2026
youtu.be/oT_caMjOmU8?... Please support Union labor !
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Garner Amazon worker's message to founder Jeff Bezos goes viral with 10M+ views
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
My Sincere appreciation to Congressman Hakeem Jeffries for speaking clearly to our current American crisis ! youtu.be/47ZEgT-N9lw?...
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WATCH: Jeffries addresses Trump's comments on American's finances, redistricting setbacks
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xenomancer.bsky.social @xenomancer.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
I was hoping to shop at REI for a new bicycle seat and helmet. However since corporate REI is not bargaining cooperatively or in good faith, I won't be shopping there during the month of May. As a union member, I support my brethren in the UFCW. Persevere folks ! : ) www.ourrei.com/rei-union-news
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REI Union News | REI Union
Get the latest news from REI Union stores in Soho, Berkeley, and nationwide!
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Reach Your Apex @reachyourapex.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Explore a powerful technique for injecting innovation and originality into your stories. NYT best-selling author, Carlos Hernandez and award-winning author C.S.E. Cooney ("Hernandooney") share how to explore other genre structures. #writingtips
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Write More Innovative Stories - REACH YOUR APEX
"This is one of the things that I think is just about as important as it could be. Because a lot of the time when you're creating an innovation in an art form, what you're doing is borrowing from…
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Southern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 23/04/2026
For 55 years, we’ve fought to dismantle hate and build a future rooted in justice. We’re confident in the road ahead — and in the people and partners who stand with us to defend civil society. Together, we will confront injustice. bit.ly/3Qh3HnY
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AFT @aft.org · 23/04/2026
It’s #NationalLibraryWeek! The AFT celebrates the work that our members and all librarians do to encourage reading, support learning, and open up new worlds to explore with every book they share.
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Escape Pod @escapepod.org · 23/04/2026
And remember, our "Democratic Futures" special submissions call is open! In short, we're looking for original and reprint science fiction stories relating to the theme of the future of democracy. Submissions run until June 30!
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Special submissions call: Democratic Futures | Escape Pod
Democracy isn’t a new concept, but its parts and parameters have shifted across the centuries. Cultural changes and technological advancements have impacted how it is perceived and how it functions.
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Defiance Dispatch @defiancedispatch.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
New Yorkers have occupied Hochuls office to demand that she tax the rich. This needs to be normalized across the country until we rid ourselves of billionaires altogether Credits: @risenresistnyc
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Sage Tyrtle 🇨🇦 @sagetyrtle.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
I am CRAZY excited to teach the #WritingWorkshop "Lying for Fun: Writing Unreliable Narrators" - what's better than characters who lie on purpose or unknowingly? Know someone who'd enjoy it? Please do share this post. writingworkshops.com/en-ca/produc... #ShortStories #Novels #CreativeWriting
Person in a black coat crossing their fingers behind their back.
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The AFT is helping members navigate medical debt, and other affordability issues as part of our #FightForAffordability campaign. We have resources to help: aft.org/affordability
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Fight for Affordability
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Millions of Americans have become uninsured, forgoing coverage rather than bankrupting themselves paying for rising premiums. Trump's policies have led to skyrocketing health care costs while making care less accessible. New report by @schumer.senate.gov www.democrats.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
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After Republicans Slash Health Care In Their Big Ugly Bill, Leader Schumer Exposes True Cost Of Republican Policies | Senate Democratic Leadership
Schumer Shines A Spotlight On Devastating Impacts Of Republicans’ Health Care Cuts & Skyrocketing Prices Democrats Continue Year-Long Push On...
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Randi Weingarten 🖇️📚✊🇺🇸 @rweingarten.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 24/04/2026
When DOGE arrived at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the operatives had no real background in nuclear issues. They boxed out experienced hands, forcing resignations and massive exodus of talent. Over 400 people have since left or been forced out. Our full story: propub.li/3OBQMwk
Graphic displaying how hundreds of staff who do work related to nuclear reactors and their safety have left and not been replaced. The data is categorized into six sections: Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, Nuclear Regulatory Research, Nuclear Security and Incident Response, Regional offices, and Other offices. Each orange square underneath a category represents a loss in staff, while each gray square represents an addition of staff. The graphic shows that there have been 443 losses and 57 arrivals across all six of these categories. Note: The data is from the week ending Jan. 24, 2025, through Feb. 13, 2026. Source: Weekly Information Reports from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Democrats have asked CEOs to pass the tariff refunds down to consumers. These tariffs have continually increased prices for EVERYONE, why should companies again benefit off the misery of everyone else? Source: www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association @sfwa.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
This year at the Nebulas, we're talking Worldbuilding & Worldbreaking with 42nd Grand Master N. K. Jemisin, while 27th Grand Master Joe Haldeman joins us to explore decades in genre. Don't forget your tickets for our latest conference in Chicago! Prices rise May 1! store.sfwa.org/nebula-confe...
See you in Chicago to celebrate all our latest stars! The 61st Nebula Awards conference, June 3-7 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center.N. K. Jemisin, SFWA's latest and 42nd Grand Master.27th Grand Master Joe Haldeman and his wife Gay Haldeman, the recipient of this year's Service to SFWA Award.
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