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Richard Silvia

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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 36m
Vote early, vote Jackson.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 1h
Information from Trump land is like Star and National Inquirer magazines in the 1970s—built for escapist entertainment ➕ today fake masculine rage and lack of critical thought fuel this assault on public trust. 🇺🇸 Follow @hcrichardson.bsky.social heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-12...
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October 12, 2026
Billionaire Elon Musk has already funneled at least $366 million into the midterms to try to make sure voters elect Republicans.
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L Bates @theafricanus.bsky.social · 17h
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
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Trump’s Message to Ukraine Is Now Crystal Clear
The president’s actions over the past 72 hours look like an effort to force Kyiv to surrender.
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 21h
President @barackobama.bsky.social showed me something in myself I might never have seen without him. I’m humbled to have his support in this fight. The Affordable Care Act will have laid the groundwork for guaranteed healthcare and I'm honored to pick up his baton and finally pass Medicare for All.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 14h
Meaning: “I don’t do this very often with men”
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Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 15h
Trump can't figure out how to control inflation or end his disastrous war, but he assures voters that Jon Husted has a nice ass.
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LA Blue Dot in GA 🌊🐸 @namwella1961.bsky.social · 20h
Raw Story: “It’s very significant that the raid against Ilhan Omar was conducted by Homeland Security. That means the warrant is specifically looking for evidence that she committed immigration fraud so they can denaturalize and deport her.” Now do Melania. #ProudBlue #Pinks #SheShed
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 19h
To those asking whether strikes on Russian refineries, Wildberries and Yandex affect “ordinary Russians”: Yes. Russia invaded Ukraine, violated international law and killed civilians. War has consequences beyond the battlefield, including for the population of the invading country.
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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 19h
six more left
Between October 8 and October 11, 2026, Ukrainian forces conducted an unprecedented campaign targeting the physical infrastructure of Russian internet giant Yandex, frequently called "Russia's Google". This infographic marks the precise timeline and impact metrics of the three facilities targeted out of Yandex's largest network sites:

• 1. Yandex Kaluga: Marked with a red "X," this facility—with a capacity of ~63 MW—was hit by drones on October 9, 2026, knocking several of its core infrastructure modules offline.

• 2. Yandex Vladimir (Energetik): Marked with a red "X," this ~63 MW facility was targeted on October 11, 2026. Yandex subsequently announced that all operations at this data center were completely suspended.

• 3. Yandex Sasovo (Ryazan region): Marked with a red "X," this hub was struck overnight on October 8, 2026, sparking a fire and causing a total shutdown. This facility is particularly critical as it houses two of Yandex's three supercomputers used to train artificial intelligence models.
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Josh Gerstein @joshgerstein.bsky.social · 19h
JUST IN: 'Furious' Judge Ana Reyes (Biden/DC) goes almost medieval on Trump admin for cutting down more than 400 trees at East Potomac Golf Course despite her understanding w/DOJ lawyers for advance notice of any major renovations. w/@kyledcheney.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/10...
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‘Furious’ judge halts Trump admin’s tree demolition at DC’s East Potomac golf course
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes berated the Trump administration for failing to notify the court despite ongoing litigation over the preservation of the course.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 19h
Well…the incompetence helps the cause 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 19h
lol seriously
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 19h
1 like = 1 vote to send me to the U.S. Senate. 💗 Just kidding… kind of. Likes are nice, but votes are what get us to Washington. The choice is YOURS, Florida. Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 19. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Make a plan to vote! #AngieForFlorida
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 12/10/2026
I hate this expression, but I’d call this a word salad. All this sounds fantastic, if you take away the facts that Russian drones are flying and crashing in Poland, swarming German airports and provoking the Baltics. What are you doing now? Not, when… we defend… Defend. It’s actually now.
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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 08/10/2026
This new Sherrod Brown ad debunks a anti trans ad while tying the Republican senate candidate to Jeffrey Epstein. THIS is how you fight back against anti trans ads.
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Judge Reyes' opening statement to the DOJ as the hearing begins: "I am thoroughly unamused right now."
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Your deal does nothing for Americans, there isn't enough diesel there for even half a day! All it does is create a precedent of removing sanctions during an active war, and paves the way for you and your cronies to return to sweet business deals with Russia.
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Jon Ossoff @ossoff.bsky.social · 23h
We urgently need a federal privacy law to protect our privacy from big tech companies who spy on us on our phones and social media, to protect us from Flock cameras that are being improperly accessed by folks who are using that information to target innocent people.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 22h
Soon to be 74, Susan Collins has yet to "learn her lesson" that lying to her constituents is a bad idea.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 23h
Instead of an energy ceasefire, Putin has launched a massive campaign across Ukraine targeting six different energy sites. This is known in international law as perfidy, and it's a signature Putin move. In this case enabled by Trump.
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Maine Newsroom @mainenewsroom.com · 23h
10/12 Troy Jackson's campaign goes up with an unconventional ad on Mainers’ heating costs #maine #MEpolitics
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Scott Colom @scolom.bsky.social · 23h
I’ve spent my whole life in Mississippi and now I’m raising my family here. I’m running for U.S. Senate because I want my daughters — and every Mississippi kid — to have the chance to build a great life right here at home.
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 23h
Stacey Abrams @staceyabrams.com , voting rights advocate, New York Times best-selling author, and political leader is now scheduled to speak at our Virtual & Accessible Get Out the Vote Rally on October 17th, 7pm ET!
Promotional poster for Stand Up For Science's No King Event: a Virtual and Accessible Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Rally that includes ASL and Spanish interpretation. Flyer features Stacey Abrams as a speaker. Photo of Stacey seated in a chair against a blue background. Event is on October 17th, 2026 at 12pm ET
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
“[Ms. Greene] forwarded copies of the threats to [Donald Trump], hoping that seeing the threats against her family would be enough to tone down the attacks. “She got a five-word reply from the president: ‘Your fault, you deserve it.’ …
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Democrats @democrats.org · 23h
HUGE: President Obama has endorsed David Crowley for Wisconsin governor. “I know a lot of leaders, but I haven’t known many like David Crowley. David’s life story is about overcoming adversity, and his life’s work is about bringing people together. There is nobody better to lead Wisconsin forward.”
President Obama is shown on the left, smiling in a suit. On the right, David Crowley is looking off into the distance. Text below reads: "Wisconsin governor update: President Obama endorses David Crowley for Wisconsin governor."
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Gwen Snyder is uncivil @gwensnyder.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I wonder what would have happened if folks had taken seriously the rise in political violence and threats against women, trans, Black, and antifascist organizers and figures back when we were all getting swatted and sent photoshops of ourselves beheaded
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Joyce White Vance @joycewhitevance.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
To state what’s obvious to prosecutors here, we are within the period before an election where DOJ doesn’t take overt steps in an investigation that might influence its outcome. Another hard norm out the window.
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Being Liberal ®🗽🏳️‍🌈 @beingliberal.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
#smh
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Another focus for democrats post midterm is getting money out of politics. Limit campaign contributions and spending, zero government spending on campaign ads, and address the misreprentational electoral college.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Another focus for democrats post midterm is getting money out of politics. Limit campaign contributions and spending, zero government spending on campaign ads, and address the misreprentational electoral college.
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Justin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
"Elon Musk has quietly funneled more than $276 million into Republican groups and his super PAC since the start of July, building a huge turnout operation to help the party battle headwinds in the midterm elections."
nytimes.com
Inside Elon Musk’s $276 Million Midterm Rescue Mission for Republicans (Gift Article)
The world’s richest person has quietly become by far the biggest known midterm donor, trying to save Republicans’ Senate majority with some of the largest donations in American political history.
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Angie Nixon @angieforfl.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Orlando, let’s knock some doors!  @chrismurphyct.bsky.social  and I are hitting the doors together on Wednesday, and I want y’all out there with us. Early voting starts Monday, so this is the moment to talk to our neighbors. 📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14 ⏰ 5 PM RSVP: Angie4Us.com/ancm
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12/10/2026
New in PN: Trump wants a race war. Minnesotans won’t take the bait. "They genuinely don’t understand how whites could care for immigrant communities in their midst and they’re going to keep trying to drive a wedge. But Minnesotans will do what they do: take to the streets to protect our neighbors."
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Trump wants a race war. Minnesotans won’t take the bait.
We love our Somali neighbors.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Dear America, Come on ya’ll open.spotify.com/track/6mwPSJ...
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Stand by Me
Stella Parton · Stand by Me · Song · 2026
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Distract and detour. Here’s the thing America. We have work to do to make healthcare available for everyone, lower prices, and stop the insane wars we are seeing. Vote for democrats to get it done.
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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The Talarico nonsense being spread by GOP influencers is a typical republican “scandal” - lots of BREAKING!! And 🚨 but no actual substance. If anyone from the Paxton campaign coordinated with influencers to spread these lies, people should go to prison, and Talarico should sue the fuck out of them.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The guy who’s pumping millions to interfere with American elections.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Yep
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Orange Dick Tater Hater @realbiscuitspaw.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
This is how we do it
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Trump and Netanyahu has been an all on assault on international order, rule of law and the expansion of war. Elections matter. Vote wisely.
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Steve Bannon says should democrats win the midterms they will impeach Hegseth and Kennedy. Indeed, along with beginning to mitigate the healthcare crisis Trump has caused, ending the wars Trump has begun, and laying the groundwork for a future we can all afford and feel safe in.
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Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Mamdani and Soboroff discuss the latest homicidal crime spree by ICE in New York City. youtu.be/WQA_BiDZH-0?...
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EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mamdani says ICE makes ‘a MOCKERY’ of law & order after NYC shooting
YouTube video by MS NOW
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Richard Silvia @yesrising.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The world is in serious danger. We can’t mitigate climate catastrophe by denying it.
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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 11/10/2026
At this point, it would be quite necessary to know what Ratcliffe was doing in Moscow in August.
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Dr. Jack Brown @drjackbrown.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Well, well, well...
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Good news and a thank you to Ukraine! Bot traffic from Russian tech company Yandex’s network has plunged following Ukrainian strikes on its data centers.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11/10/2026
Chris Murphy: "Donald Trump was so fundamentally unprepared for this war that within days of the war starting, our billion dollar air bases and naval bases in the region were obliterated by the Iranians. Every single American should be furious about that."
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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Zelenskyy: “This week was very difficult for us, not only geopolitically, but also because of massive Russian attacks on our civilian infrastructure. They attacked our energy sector 196 times, our gas and oil 20 times. So far, they've killed 153 civilians.
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