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I've been dropping this video in the comments on Fux News YouTube channel... Feel free to do the same, please! youtu.be/YWnUzvlqpB0?...
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I've been dropping this video in the comments on Fux News YouTube channel... Feel free to do the same, please! youtu.be/YWnUzvlqpB0?...
thepinkmonkey.bsky.social (@thepinkmonkey.bsky.social) reposted
This man is insane. #peterthiel #theil www.christianpost.com/news/palanti...
zac-neuman.bsky.social (@zac-neuman.bsky.social) reposted
wapo.st/4fYo0z2
John Shirley (@johnshirley2024.bsky.social) reposted
Timely. A culture of fear is a Trump administration policy.
John Shirley (@johnshirley2024.bsky.social) reposted
Met this beautiful mantis today. A living testament to the exquisite creativity of the natural world. It let me get close, and the two of us observed one another. It was another aspect of the universe that had a spark of consciousness, and that spark of consciousness was looking at me.
Jesse : 💙💙💙 (@journeyled1.bsky.social) reposted
go.bsky.app/DYY6rnN Blue cities are being aimed towards having armed forces engaged in them to clean up DEI and Woke. The real crimes are happening in Red states and cities. But nothing will go there. Follow and keep protesting.
Mark Joseph Stern (@mjsdc.bsky.social) reposted
The next Democratic president should declare that the National Emergencies Act and Article II of the Constitution allow him to: •admit D.C. and Puerto Rico as states •abolish ICE •grant citizenship to any immigrant •disband the 5th Circuit •expand the Supreme Court Seriously: Why the hell not?
@TigerWieseJones (@tigerwiesejones.bsky.social) reply parent
Lovely!
Joshua J. Friedman (@joshuajfriedman.com) reposted
NEW: The case involving the Trump admin's attempt to remove 100s of unaccompanied Guatemalan children from the US has been reassigned from Judge Sparkle Sooknanan (the emergency duty judge) to Judge Timothy Kelly, a Trump appointee. (That said, Judge Kelly has ruled against the Trump admin before.)
Sue Massa (@smassa.bsky.social) reposted
This is my 95-year-old neighbor. He's been living alone since his wife passed away from cancer, and not long ago, he also lost his loyal companion dog. Now, every day, our chicken Hei Hei escapes the yard just to visit him. She sits with him, accepts treats, and lets him pet her like an old
Big Poppa Flamingo 🇺🇸 (@bigpoppa-brian.bsky.social) reposted
Per the ding dong ditch murder: “The man emerged GM the house and shot the 11 year old as he was running away. So far no charges have been filed” Texas is so fucked up and nothing encapsulates that more than this.
@TigerWieseJones (@tigerwiesejones.bsky.social) reply parent
He’s terminal and is going to burn the country down before he goes.
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Kristi Neom's "facts" are as authentic as her lips and hair extensions.
Mayor Q (@mayorq.bsky.social) reposted
My thanks today to the American worker and the labor movement. We still need their help to ensure access to quality healthcare for all, paid sick leave, fair wages, and good retirements. Proud to work with and stand with labor and our workers in Kansas City and beyond each day.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
Four years ago today, @eliaslawgroup.bsky.social opened its doors. Since then, we have represented thousands of clients – helping them win hundreds of elections and scores of court cases. To our clients, thank you for your trust. To our people, thank you for being a part of this team.
George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 (@gtconway.bsky.social) reposted
something something two weeks tremendous never seen anything like it huge many people saying
Rep. Steven Woodrow (@woodrowforco.bsky.social) reposted
The folks ruining America won’t be found in a Home Depot parking lot—they’re in the Oval Office
Tuck The Frumpers (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) reposted
MAGA sheriff shakes with rage in rant over 'irritatingly high' ICE care standards
Thee NYC angry black latina mom! ♉️🇩🇴🗽 🐝💛 (@urbanmodernism.bsky.social) reposted
@alexandracascio Protesting takes many shapes—sometimes anger, sometimes silence, and sometimes embracing the absurd. When systems push us into the ridiculous, our energy is better spent turning that absurdity into truth-telling acts of resistance rather than letting rage drain us. #pinks
Polling USA (@usapolling.bsky.social) reposted
"Do you support or oppose the United States sending more military aid to Israel for their efforts in the war with Hamas?" All: ⚫ Oppose: 60% 🟢 Support: 32% Democrats: ⚫ Oppose: 75% 🟢 Support: 18% Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/usapolli...
The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) reposted
"That is why I am infuriated that the Air Force plans to grant military funeral honors to Ashli Babbitt. She did not die defending the Constitution. She died trying to overturn it." Yes, there is a difference.
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
⚡️“The past 12 months, power prices have increased more than twice as fast as inflation… They will likely keep rising in years to come as new data centers and factories connect to the power grid. That surge is a major problem for the economy — and Trump.” heatmap.news/energy/why-i...
Mark Hamill (@markhamillofficial.bsky.social) reposted
Today's a good day to learn Colbert found a new job. Hope it's a good one for everybody! #HappyLaborDay
r o n y (@ronythebikeczar.bsky.social) reposted
I walked down Milwaukee from Damen to Ashland and back and ran into 15 people I know. I don't even live in this neighborhood!!! Chicagoans YEARN for open streets.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
This should be getting far more attention from the media, and it should be investigated as a hate crime. A 14-year-old Black teen was targeted, beaten, and dehumanized with racial slurs by white teens while people stood around cheering. 1/4
Bylines Network (@bylinesnetwork.co.uk) reposted
Not in our name: the flag belongs to us all The far-right does not have an exclusive claim on our national flags northeastbylines.co.uk/news/opinion...
The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) reposted
senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, former chief economist to Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) & director of budget and spending policy for Marco Rubio’s 2016 presidential campaign👇🏽
Jeremy Berg (@jeremymberg.bsky.social) reposted
Yes, it was carefully hidden in the New England Journal of Medicine. Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine (www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1... ) 1/2
Kim Wexler's Ponytail 🐝💛🎗 (@madisonkittay.bsky.social) reposted
😊 www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8BskBKv/
Governor Tim Walz (@governorwalz.mn.gov) reposted reply parent
We’re deploying state law enforcement personnel to support public safety efforts around schools and places of worship in Minneapolis. I’m grateful to our State Patrol and DNR officers stepping up to give residents every reassurance that their families and children are safe.
Governor Tim Walz (@governorwalz.mn.gov) reposted
Students deserve to start the school year full of hope and excitement. No child in America should go to school apprehensive of danger, of losing a classmate, of gunshots during prayer.
Governor Tim Walz (@governorwalz.mn.gov) reposted
It’s time to take serious action at the State Capitol to address gun violence.
Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” (@ryanjreilly.com) reposted
Art depicting “Sandwich Guy” now at the scene of the alleged misdemeanor.
Steve Mullis (@stevemullis.net) reposted
Them: “Cities are all rotting hellscapes!” Cities:
jamelle (@jamellebouie.net) reposted
someone should put together a "kennedy death count" for everyone who dies of a preventable disease and just plaster it everywhere www.statnews.com/2025/08/28/c...
@TigerWieseJones (@tigerwiesejones.bsky.social)
This is ridiculous- please Missourians PROTEST!!! Get LOUD!!!
Josh Marshall (@joshtpm.bsky.social) reposted
Whatever you think about Robert E. Lee's portraits important to remember he never achieved a rank higher than Colonel. But don't tell Trumpers that because they get super triggered. Sad.
Chris Geidner (@chrisgeidner.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: A unanimous Ninth Circuit three-judge panel upholds a lower court's order that blocked Sec. Noem's effort to cancel TPS status for Venezuelans. (B/c of a prior SCOTUS order staying most of the district court order pending appeals, though, this basically just sets up a SCOTUS appeal.)
Josh Gerstein (@joshgerstein.bsky.social) reposted
BREAKING: Federal appeals court rejects Trump's sweeping tariff moves. 7-4. Doc: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
@TigerWieseJones (@tigerwiesejones.bsky.social) reply parent
Musk bought it and refigured the electrical tabulations, compromised data centers etc. Election Truth Alliance. Seeing a rapist in the WH after having been raped more than once in my 74 yrs, gives me PTSD!!! We’re in a domestic violent hellhole!
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Newsom: Perhaps the president could deploy the National Guard in every corner of Mississippi. Murder rate is out of control there. And the governor may want to make that phone call.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
"Marc Elias’s Democracy Docket has quietly become a pro-democracy media force, expanding its newsroom to 20 staffers as it surpasses 50,000 paid subscribers." Story here: www.status.news/p/democracy-...
Mark Hamill (@markhamillofficial.bsky.social) reposted
Between RFK decimating the CDC, normalizing Ashli Babbitt & the umpteenth school shooting... I'm losing the will to post. #ReleaseTheEPSTEIN_Files
The Briefing with Jen Psaki (@briefingwithpsaki.bsky.social) reposted
"As someone who has the cultural background of a grandfather who was killed fighting fascism in Greece, that's sort of embedded in my brain." Dr. Demetre Daskalakis sees eugenics at play in RFK Jr's anti-vaccine perspective.
Demetre Daskalakis (@drdemetre.bsky.social) reposted
Enough is enough. The health of the country is in danger. Read our resignation letters: insidemedicine.substack.com/p/breaking-n...
@TigerWieseJones (@tigerwiesejones.bsky.social)
There’s more of us than them - we need to keep showing up in larger numbers!
Kevin M. Kruse (@kevinmkruse.bsky.social) reposted
Wherever he lives now that allows him to eat in peace should feel forever shamed.
Charlotte Clymer (@charlotteclymer.bsky.social) reposted
"Ashli Babbitt was a grown ass adult who made a series of conscious, ill-advised decisions to engage in treasonous behavior, and she got exactly what she deserved. She was a traitor. She was a threat to national security. There is no nuance needed here."
Jack Hopkins-The Original (@therealjackhopkins.bsky.social) reposted
The guy responsible for the most massive crime wave in U.S. history...is telling you he's crushing crime. Read that a couple more times.
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Full video and more from MeidasTouch here: www.meidasplus.com/p/emergency-...
✊Larry Colvin✊ (@larrycolvin.bsky.social) reposted
California Supreme Court Rejects Latest GOP Redistricting Challenge www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
George Takei (@georgetakei.bsky.social) reposted
Pay attention. Your family’s safety is on the line.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
🚨BREAKING: Arizona Court of Appeals REJECTS right wing challenge to Arizona's signature matching process. Another VICTORY for my law firm's clients and the voters of Arizona. www.democracydocket.com/cases/arizon...
Ruth Zakarin (@ruthz.bsky.social) reposted
The fact that this administration is hell bent on punishing Kilmar Abrego Garcia while rewarding Ghislane Maxwell tells you all you need to know about their violent racism and misogyny.
Deirdre Assenza (@deirdreassenza.bsky.social) reposted
I need everyone concerned about blue states gerrymandering and losing the moral highground to think long term. Red states are already being gerrymandered to oblivion. They’re taking control of the board, whether we like it or not. If we take back the board we can erase gerrymandering altogether
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
Dems should swap out Hakeem Jeffries with Jasmine Crockett. They need that kind of fire.
Matthew Meyer (The Yokai Guy) (@yokai.com) reposted
It looks like Japan is joining Europe, the UK, India, and pretty much the rest of the world in suspending mail services to the United States. So I can no longer ship books and art to people in the US, unfortunately. I never though I'd see this day, and I can hardly believe I'm writing this.
Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) reposted
Trump on Bowser: "She did say last night, 'Well, we really don't want the military in DC.' Well that's not very nice. That's a little bit of a hit."
Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) reposted
Must be nice to have no oligarchs on your supreme court.
Tuck The Frumpers (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) reposted
‘God Has Heard Us’: Kilmar Abrego Garcia Speaks Out For First Time Since Release
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
So Kilmar Abrego Garcia walks free from federal custody. Funny how the system manages to move quickly when it wants to, but grinds to a halt when it’s about justice. The bigger story will be when he turns around and sues the Feds for what they put him through.
@TigerWieseJones (@tigerwiesejones.bsky.social)
Trump to a t! “It is America’s shadow made flesh, a rotting pumpkin idol proving that when a nation kneels before money, power, and spite, it doesn’t just lose its soul—it shits out this bloated obscenity and calls it a leader.”
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted reply parent
I posted this back in June.
The Bulwark (@thebulwark.com) reposted
John Bolton, 12 days ago: “ I think he's already come after me… it is a retribution presidency.”
Jess Piper (@piperformissouri.bsky.social) reposted
Newsom’s Twitter troll is genius because pleading and crying in front of an authoritarian does nothing, but pointing and laughing enrages the authoritarian.
Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline.com) reposted
This is so important… Sharon has been tracking license plates on cars driven by ICE agents, and she’s finding they don’t match the vehicles. In other words, ICE is using secret, illegal tactics—just like we suspected. REMINDER: the DMV is not a federal agency. @governor.ca.gov 🧵
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
The DOJ released the security video of Epstein's jail in parts so they could take out anything inconvenient. The DOJ released the Maxwell/Blanche transcript in parts so they could take out anything inconvenient. Such an obvious cover-up.
Marc Elias (@marcelias.bsky.social) reposted
I promised Texas would be sued. And I don't bluff. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) reposted
The thirsty stupidity of this ridiculous narcissist is exhausting.
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
me how to apply visuals to my posts. Much of what I do on here I learned from her. 😊💙 Okay, keep up the good work, family. Keep scrolling down⬇️ to see your pic or AVI. Peace, respect, and love to you all.❤️☮️ And always remember: #KeepItWoke #DedicatedToTam ✡️🕊
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
contribution to the cause is unrecognized. Each and every one of you are special to me. This is why today's thread is dedicated to you. Before I go, many of you probably wonder who's this Tam I dedicate my threads to. This @Tam_Resist (below). I miss her so much. She taught me.(cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
allies I am so proud to call family. Today- you get the flowers you so rightfully deserve. I thank all of you for your hard work to make this world an inclusive one. In trubute, I created photo collages. If you don't see your photo or AVI, that does not mean your (cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
participation of individuals from all backgrounds. Recognizing their contributions helps to create a more inclusive narrative of American history, emphasizing the interconnectedness of various movements for social justice. This effort continues today, with some of the best(cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
and the 14th Amendment. The contributions of these unsung white abolitionists and civil rights allies highlight the importance of solidarity in the fight against oppression. Their efforts remind us that the struggle for justice is a collective endeavor, requiring the (cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
centuries. After the Civil War, many White allies supported Reconstruction efforts aimed at integrating formerly enslaved people into society. Figures like Charles Sumner (left) and Thaddeus Stevens (right) fought for civil rights legislation, including the Civil Rights Act of 1866 (cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Quakers were among the earliest White abolitionists, advocating for the end of slavery based on their religious beliefs. They established schools for Black Americans and were involved in various civil rights initiatives throughout the 18th & 19th (cont) www.rawstory.com/how-18th-cen...
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
slave and leading abolitionist, had several white allies who supported his work. Figures like Julia Griffiths, who helped publish Douglass's newspaper, and Gerrit Smith, a wealthy abolitionist who provided financial support, were crucial in advancing the cause.(cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
who founded the anti-slavery newspaper "The Liberator." He advocated for immediate emancipation and was a co-founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society. His radical views and tireless activism helped galvanize the abolitionist movement. Frederick Douglass, a former (cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
ally in the abolitionist movement is sometimes overlooked. The book played a pivotal role in shaping public opinion against slavery and inspired many to join the abolitionist cause. William Lloyd Garrison was a prominent abolitionist and journalist(cont) www.biography.com/authors-writ...
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
aimed to initiate a slave uprising. Brown's commitment to the cause of abolition and his willingness to sacrifice his life for it made him a significant figure in the movement. Harriet Beecher Stowe (below) is often recognized for her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," her role as a White(cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
Coffin's home in Indiana served as a key station on the Underground Railroad. Although often remembered for his violent actions, John Brown was a White abolitionist who believed in armed resistance against slavery. His raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859(cont) www.britannica.com/biography/Jo...
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
were instrumental in the fight against slavery and racial injustice. Levi Coffin (below) was a Quaker abolitionist who became known as the "President of the Underground Railroad." He helped thousands of enslaved people escape to freedom, providing shelter and resources. (cont)
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted reply parent
While many prominent figures in the abolitionist and civil rights movements are well-known, several lesser-known White allies played crucial roles in advocating for the rights of Black Americans. Their contributions often go unrecognized, but they (cont) www.theroot.com/frank-sinatr...
Eddie Smith (@eddsmitty.bsky.social) reposted
⚠️WOKE CONTENT⚠️ 🧵 Let's talk about the White abolitionists & civil rights allies past & present who are on the right side of history. And: Brothers & Sisters: You're in the thread today! 😃 Pull up a seat.🪑(cont) #ProudBlue #ResistanceRoots #USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Matt Gaetz’ 🐀 Naǔgħtý Phonė (@krisbouncedx.bsky.social) reposted
South Park 🫳🏼🎤
MeidasTouch (@meidastouch.com) reposted
this is literally this week's south park episode
Biggie (@biggienotsmalls.bsky.social) reposted
I have to be honest...South Park was not on my BINGO CARD... BUT ...👏👏👏
Dr Oddman - Fighting Fascism (@droddman.bsky.social) reposted
South Park asking: “have you had enough yet”? Well, do you? youtube.com/shorts/0VzB5...
Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) reposted
Reuters poll: 57% of Americans fear that American democracy is in danger — including 4 in 10 Republicans.
Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) reposted
Newsom: We got here because the President is struggling. We got here because the President is one of the most unpopular presidents in U.S. history. We got here because he recognizes that he will lose the election.
Tuck The Frumpers (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) reposted
Delivery Drivers ‘Targeted’ During Trump’s Militarized Takeover Of D.C. Police
Zach Everson (@zacheverson.com) reposted
Conservative states sending militias to progressive cities. Sounds familiar.
Will Stancil (@whstancil.bsky.social) reposted
I think Stephen Miller finds authoritarianism "based" on an inchoate, emotional level, and constantly pursues authoritarian escalations for the transgressive, psychosexual thrill it gives him. When the reich of his dreams fails to manifest he escalates more, basically without a plan