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Michael's wife. Just a boomer floating through life.

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David Frank DeLuca @davidfrankdeluca.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
I called Sen. Eric Schmitt's office and asked the staffer who answered if the senator was a war hawk or a chicken hawk, or both. I told her I would hold until she got an answer from the senator. I encourage you to do it too. Here's his number in Washington DC: (202) 224-5721.
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Polling USA @usapolling.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Jesus Christ dude
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 29/09/2026
Oz: Russell Brand was backstage hugging the Secretary of Agriculture Brand: She initiated that contact. Oz: Ha!
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/09/2026
🤡 Schmitt beclowns himself 🤡 Schmitt concocted an elaborate conspiracy theory that Smith traveled to Atl for a Hawks game and to collude with Fani Willis, & flashed his "evidence" before accusing Smith of perjury. There's just one problem -- his facts were totally wrong. Here's the whole sequence:
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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Sen. Susan Collins steered millions of dollars in government contracts to a shady defense contractor in exchange for $150,000 in Super PAC donations. The alleged pay-for-play scheme drew an FBI corruption investigation, which was closed in 2025 after Trump took office.
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Christopher Hale @christopherjhale.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
“Jesus doesn’t hear the prayers of those who wage war.” — Pope Leo XIV
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Mitch McConnell leaves the Senate after not having a clue what he voted for or where he is.
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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
ICE agents in Texas brutally beat a 17-year-old U.S. citizen driving on his way to enlist in the Marines
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Michigan Democrats @michigandems.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING: Epstein-associated donors gave nearly $4.7 million to Mike Rogers' campaign and political committees while he opposed releasing the Epstein files, arguing for more redactions to "protect somebody who got an airplane and rode with him." www.metrotimes.com/news/donors-...
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Donors named in Epstein files gave nearly $4.7 million to Mike Rogers and groups backing him - Detroit Metro Times
A Metro Times review found that donors named in the Epstein files have given nearly $4.7 million to Mike Rogers’ campaigns and groups supporting him.
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Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
New: Macklemore says Robert Kraft — who owns Gillette Stadium, where Macklemore & Ed Sheeran were to perform later this month — called Sheeran. Kraft rallied other owners together behind an ultimatum for Sheeran: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you won't be allowed in our venues.

I'm not sure how to start this. So I'm going to speak from the heart and share the truth. Ed Sheeran and his team have made the decision to remove me from The Loop tour.
But before I get into it, I want to say something that should be obvious. In this moment I think it matters. I am not a victim. Ed Sheeran is not a victim. Pink is not a victim. We have careers, money, opportunities, safety and audiences around the world. Whatever consequences any of us face for what we say, we get to go home to our families.

The victims are the Palestinian people. The men, women and children who have been killed, starved, displaced and forced to live through unimaginable violence. More than 20,000 children have been killed in Gaza alone. People are being killed today, and people will be killed tomorrow. I want to make sure that as I tell this story, we don't lose sight of that.

Ed is my friend. I've known him for 13 years. We've shared late nights, studio sessions and stages. He has this infectious magic about him that I've grown to love. I consider him a brother. And because of that, we've had some difficult conversations this past week. The type of talks rooted in love and respect for one another that still end in a place of fundamental disagreement. Nothing I'm writing here is out of spite or because I want to tear down his character. But as I told Ed multiple times on the phone, our friendship can't change my responsibility to tell the truth about what happened.

Last Monday, in the middle of all the media attention surrounding Pink and what I said at MetLife, Ed told me that Robert Kraft called him. We were scheduled to play Gillette Stadium later this month, which is owned by the Kraft Group. Ed told me that Kraft said I would not be allowed to perform in his stadium. Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the other
stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues.

Ed was in …What I said at MetLife I have been saying on stages around the world for almost three years. So why is it an issue now? Because now I'm sharing a stage with one of the biggest artists in the world, in some of the biggest stadiums in America. At a certain level of exposure, "Free Palestine" becomes too much of a risk. If I kept doing the shows, saying Free Palestine, with Ed implicitly supporting it, the crowd getting loud and showing undeniable support for Palestinian liberation, what artist might speak out next? The stage becomes resistance. Maybe that's why this time it became so important to silence me.

And one of the most effective ways to enforce that silence has been to weaponize the accusation of antisemitism. Antisemitism is real. And that is exactly why the word matters too much to be used as a shield against criticism of the Israeli state. When criticizing Israel, opposing Zionism or saying "Free Palestine" gets conflated with hatred of Jewish people, it doesn't protect Jewish people. It protects Israel from accountability.

I hope this isn't the end of my relationship with Ed.
Thirteen years of friendship doesn't disappear because of one painful disagreement. I hope we both continue listening, studying what is happening in Palestine and wrestling with what neutrality means in a moment like this. My door will always be open to continuing that conversation.

When my brother Omar was doing the subtitles for the video I posted from MetLife, I thanked him. He told me there's a phrase in Arabic:
لا شكر على واجب
"La shukra ala wajeb." There is no thanks for a duty.
That stayed with me. Because that's what this has become for me and millions of others around the world. A duty. Not something deserving of praise or gratitude. Not brave. Human.

Who is winning the internet, who is getting canceled, who gets to play the stadium and who doesn't, all of it becomes so small when held against what we are actually witnessing in Gaza and the West Bank. An entire people be…
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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Barry Blitt airmail.news/barry-blitt
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
🇺🇸 AMERICAN TRUCKER: “Trump, what are we doing man? What are we gonna do about diesel prices?” ⛽️ 🤷🏼 (from @cfhunfiltered.bsky.social )
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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
I wish the media had the same urgency about the state of Mitch McConnell as they did for Kamala's W-2 from McDonald's in the 80s.
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Abbey @abbeyarletto.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
This is what living next door to a 30 megawatt data center sounds like.
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 31/08/2026
The outlook for our fiscal health looks different from what it did seven years ago in Illinois. 11-credit upgrades, eliminated bill backlogs, balanced budgets, and a shored-up Rainy Day Fund — the result of fiscal management that prioritizes Illinoisans.
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Moody’s upgrades Illinois’ credit rating
Moody’s upgraded Illinois’ credit rating to its highest level since 2011, citing stronger finances and budgeting.
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Laura Chapin @laurachapin.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
"For the next two minutes, Cloud detailed three issues impacting women that she believes deserve more attention than Freedom: domestic violence, sexual assault and food insecurity." www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
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Natasha Cloud calls Enes Kanter Freedom ‘irrelevant,’ urges WNBA to ban him league-wide (Gift Article)
“I will talk about real issues that face women, and it’s not our trans human beings,” Cloud said.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Beef Ranchers: “Trump needs to resign. That’s the bottom line.”
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Andrea Devon @andreadevon.sheshed.rocks · 26/08/2026
Choir Africa’s beautiful farewell to “Mama Dolly.” Music really does have no borders. 🩷🕊️ #SheShed
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A message from the family of Dolly Parton. 🙏
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Tonight, the Empire State Building lights will sparkle pink at 9:25 to honor Dolly Parton. A global icon, her seven-decade career touched generations. She leaves a legacy through her Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library, providing millions of books to children.
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kate bush’s husband @airbagged.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
RIP TO ONE OF THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT
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FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Dolly Parton on funding education and childhood literacy programs: My daddy was the smartest man I have ever known, but I knew his inability to read probably kept him from seeing all of his dreams come true. Inspiring kids to love to read became my mission.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
We're being told that if we sacrifice the rights of some people, then the rest of us get to keep our rights. We all know that's some BS.
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VoteVets @votevets.org · 20/08/2026
Nancy Lacore rose from helicopter pilot to 3-star admiral commanding 60,000 sailors. Then Pete Hegseth fired her without cause or explanation. Lacore’s military career may have been cut short, but she’s not done serving. That’s why she's running to flip South Carolina's 1st Congressional District.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
ROSIE: “.. A special hello to those of you watching from home and from the White House. I do have some bad news for President Petty Roosevelt. That's all I'm gonna say about you tonight sweetheart. You got to realize it's time to hang up your wig and let Natalie tuck you in.” $DIS
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Join us on Saturday in Detroit! Our democracy only works when we all do our part. Time to build power together.
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From Protest to Power: Protecting Democracy Together · Michigan United Action
Michigan is one of the most important battleground states in America. The future of our democracy will not be determined by one organization, one race, one political party, or one movement. It will b...
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Does it ever feel like you're in a cage being watched? Well, you are. By Flock cameras, thanks to Mike Rogers.
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Ronan Farrow @ronanfarrow.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Nearly 10M American kids live below the poverty line. There is a proven fix—the expanded Child Tax Credit, which in 2021 helped cut child poverty nearly in half. But Congress let the expansion expire, and the bill to bring it back has been stalled. #Affordability #CostOfLiving #News #Politics
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Nicole Sandler @nicolesandler.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
I wanted to end today's Emptywheel Friday show with this bit of brilliance from FL gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds - but I couldn't find it in time while we were recording. Ths one's for you @emptywheel.bsky.social - Now you know why I left Floriduh . BTW, Today's show begins @ 3ET/12PT
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Coko @coko.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Gee, I sure miss have a POTUS for all the people. A POTUS who is kind, caring, and funny! Not only is President Obama funny, he's a great 'straight man' of comedy as well! 😂
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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 11/08/2026
5.5 years in office, 8 Trump attorneys general: 1️⃣ Jeff Sessions 2️⃣ Rod Rosenstein (acting, 1 day) 3️⃣ Matthew Whitaker (acting) 4️⃣ William Barr 5️⃣ Jeffrey Rosen (acting) 6️⃣ James McHenry (acting) 7️⃣ Pam Bondi 8️⃣ Todd Blanche
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
🚨🚨🚨EXCLUSIVE. Meidas has obtained footage of Trump hiding in the catering truck while switching planes.
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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Anyone who’s ever had a toddler fall asleep in the back seat knows this look. The kid struggles to stay alert but the somnolence is too strong. The head flips back, then it’s lights out, and now you’re going to either park under a tree or drive aimlessly for the next hour
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 10/08/2026
If it looks like an Amazon delivery and drives like an Amazon delivery, then it's an Amazon delivery, right? Not according to Amazon. Big companies like Amazon have built a vast network of subcontractors who deliver their packages while shielding them from accountability.
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voteinthemidterms.bsky.social @voteinthemidterms.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
THIS IS AMERICA this killer remains free, even though, we all saw him on VIDEO murder Renee Good In cold blood
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Mark your calendars: August 13 at 1 p.m. ET. The public can call in and listen as a federal court holds a hearing over the Justice Department’s compliance with court orders involving the Epstein files.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
SKY NEWS: “Trump says you’re a gift to the Republican Party.” @abdulelsayed.bsky.social: “I’m a gift to the state of Michigan, God-willing.” SKY NEWS: “He says you’re full of shit.” ABDUL: “At least I don’t let mine go in the middle of the Oval Office.” 🔥 🔥 👀
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xpaulaxmasx @xpaulamas.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
@marie-atl.bsky.social Birds and Bees Scroll
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 08/08/2026
A reminder about taking the 5th.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
This is a terrific response, but they can go even further -- the weak attack on "communism" gives Democrats a great opening to call out Trump's massive cronyism and corruption.
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xpaulaxmasx @xpaulamas.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Trump sends The Beast to transport Mitch McConnell from rehab to his home.
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Sherrilyn Ifill @sifill.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
The Fauci hearing was a disgrace. Here are some reminders of how it really went down in 2020. Never forget.
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xpaulaxmasx @xpaulamas.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Can @mayor.nyc.gov sue Fox for defamation over this outrageous statement?
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xpaulaxmasx @xpaulamas.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
@juliefrancella.com www.npr.org/2026/07/26/n...
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Meet the robots programmed by kids to speak their Indigenous languages
Many Native American languages are endangered. With the help of his mentor, a 12-year-old in Michigan hopes to help preserve his language through robotics.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🔥 Jon Stewart Defends Democratic Socialism: “When you call it SoCiALiSm, I think it’s a misnomer — It’s about strengthening a safety net for a country that has suffered too long overvaluing capital and money, and undervaluing labor and work. That’s it.”
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xpaulaxmasx @xpaulamas.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@juliefrancella.com did you hear about this?
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