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🤙🏻🤙🏻 idk how to work this thing
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anneapplebaum.bsky.social
The war will end when Russia stops fighting. Therefore, pressure has to be put on Russia, so that they stop believing that they will win. Why is that so hard to understand?
November 27, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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injusticewatch.org
As we work on our next judicial election guide, we want to hear from you: What should voters know about these attorneys and judges? If you recognize any of these names, send us your tips. buff.ly/DlOqYRA
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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mdoukmas.bsky.social
Really need Chicago legal community to come through with TIPS and info about these people running for judge!! The survey is confidential!
msivit.bsky.social Maggie Sivit @msivit.bsky.social · 2d
Most people running for Cook County judge seats in March are currently attorneys. Do you have experience working with them? Inform our next judicial election guide by sending your tips!
injusticewatch.org Injustice Watch @injusticewatch.org · 2d
As we work on our next judicial election guide, we want to hear from you: What should voters know about these attorneys and judges? If you recognize any of these names, send us your tips. buff.ly/DlOqYRA
November 27, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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sbworkersunited.org
Thank you @Teamsters for walking the walk and backing our national ULP strike. THIS is what solidarity looks like ✊
demcast.com DemCast USA @demcast.com · 20h
🚨 MAJOR BREAKING!! 🚨

In a previously unreleased memo, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien throws the FULL WEIGHT of his union behind striking Starbucks workers.

Teamsters drivers have already refused to make hundreds of deliveries to Starbucks stores where baristas are striking.

#NoContractNoCoffee
November 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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ryanmarino.bsky.social
The House will have been in session for fewer than 30 days between July 1-December 31 and just had a 53-day recess. He makes $223K/year plus benefits including 75% of all health expenses for his entire family. Affordable Care Act subsidies expire Dec 31st for everyone else’s healthcare coverage.
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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drjackbrown.bsky.social
Outta touch, my arse! "Ordinary folks"?
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
Hassett: "On one of the Sunday shows, the anchor criticized the fact Walmart said the Thanksgiving dinner is cheaper by about $10. Then he said, 'Oh yeah, but they substituted generic stuff,' as if having a generic something is a crime for ordinary folks! It shows how out of touch these people are."
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social
the invasion of Afghanistan is among the most horrific recent chapters of the long history of elite impunity in the US. this coda is grim but fitting - the govt practically explicitly affirming that it should only be Afghans who live with the consequences amid fading public memory of the atrocity
reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 13h
It didn’t even take 6 hours.
USCIS @USCIS X.com Effective immediately, processing of all immigration requests relating to Afghan nationals is stopped indefinitely pending further review of security and vetting protocols. The protections and safety of our homeland and of the American people remains our singular focus and mission. 10:04 PM • 11/26/25 • 2.1K Views
November 27, 2025 at 3:58 AM
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skugelgen.bsky.social
Hey @berkeleyca.gov why do your officers think this is acceptable?
bikelaneuprising.bsky.social Bike Lane Uprising @bikelaneuprising.bsky.social · 21h
We wouldn't exist if city employees addressed bike lane obstructions, instead of creating them.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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davidcorn.bsky.social
I concur.
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17h
very odd that the Post would write up someone’s speciation as if it’s news. What are we doing here
Laura Loomer, the far-right political activist known for her virulently anti-Muslim views, was quick to speculate about the shooter’s background on X, where she has 1.8 million followers. “Communist, Muslim, Trans terrorist, Furry, or ANTIFA?” she asked. Loomer also posted a photo of a bearded man being carried into an ambulance, though The Washington Post could not immediately verify that the image came from Wednesday’s crime scene. “I’m just going to say. That’s a very Mohammedan looking beard,” she wrote. “I’ll wait for more details. But the beard with no mustache the night before a Western holiday is not lost on me.”
November 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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yasharali.bsky.social
This is nuts!

Why is WAPO writing up anyone’s speculation about who the suspect might be?

I get that Laura’s statements and actions are at times newsworthy given her influence on Trump, but no one’s speculation — outside of a government official’s — should be written up this way.
4 minutes ago Laura Loomer speculates about shooter's identity By Beth Reinhard Laura Loomer, the far-right political activist known for her virulently anti-Muslim views, was quick to speculate about the shooter's background on X, where she has 1.8 million followers. "Communist, Muslim, Trans terrorist, Furry, or ANTIFA?" she asked. Loomer also posted a photo of a bearded man being carried into an ambulance, though The Washington Post could not immediately verify that the image came from Wednesday's crime scene. "I'm just going to say. That's a very Mohammedan looking beard," she wrote. "I'll wait for more details. But the beard with no mustache the night before a Western holiday is not lost on me."
November 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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lemieuxlgm.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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heathercherone.bsky.social
BREAKING: The Illinois Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether Chicago police officers accused of serious misconduct have the right to ask an arbitrator — and not the Chicago Police Board — to decide their fate, but those proceedings must take place in public. @wttw.bsky.social
Illinois Supreme Court to Decide Whether Serious CPD Discipline Hearings Must Take Place in Public
The decision by the state’s highest court keeps the system Chicago officials used for 60 years to hold officers accused of the most egregious misconduct in a deep freeze. Oral arguments will take plac...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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unraveledpress.com
I'm ICE, boys. I love crashing cars, getting divorced, crashing cars, bargain bin jeans, texting while driving, crashing cars, OLD GLORY, and let's not forget my one true passion in life—crashing cars
November 26, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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publichealthguy1.bsky.social
wild that this happened within 24 hours of bolsanaro going to prison. will be a timeless textbook example of what works to save a democracy and what doesn’t
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d
Breaking News: The last pending criminal prosecution against President Trump was dismissed by a judge in Georgia, effectively ending efforts to hold Trump criminally responsible for attempts to overturn the 2020 election. trib.al/EnJu57H
Donald Trump's back as he stands in front of a crowd and an American flag. A headline reads: "Judge Dismisses Georgia Election Interference Case Against Trump." Photo credit: Doug Mills/The New York Times.
November 26, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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lni.media
We need to update your employee ID or security won’t let you in.
November 26, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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rbreich.bsky.social
A grassroots movement is calling on all Americans to abstain from shopping at Target, Amazon, and Home Depot during the holiday weekend over their support for Trump's authoritarian policies.

I encourage you to join — and shop small. https://weaintbuyingit.com/
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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miamidsa.org
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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atrupar.com
REPORTER: What kind of concessions are the Russians going to have to make?

TRUMP: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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noahshachtman.bsky.social
aaaaaand the cat is out of the bag
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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nikhunder.com
I completed my final count. Out of 10,511 bus stops, I found that 4,360 (41%) of them could be removed to align with national best practices of 1/4 mile spacing. Long-form explainer article and an interactive map are forthcoming. Green dots are removed stops, black are kept stops.
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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vituperativeerb.bsky.social
Yeah I’m not sure Hegseth really thought through initiating a Mr. America competition with the combat pilot space commander with the martyr wife
kylegriffin1.bsky.social Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 2d
Sen. Mark Kelly on MS NOW: "I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane. I've been nearly shot down multiple times … My wife, Gabby Giffords, meeting with her constituents, shot in the head, six people killed around her … We know what political violence is.  And we know what causes it, too."
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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toadpuppy.bsky.social
Hey folks, if you aren’t already vaccinated, or don’t know your status, get vaccinated and protect babies who may be too young to get their shots. It’s easy and painless, and mine was free with my insurance, so talk to your healthcare provider and do the thing!
jessdkant.bsky.social Jesspooka Kant 🎃 @jessdkant.bsky.social · 1d
A third infant has died in Kentucky, KYDPH adds:

“These are Kentucky’s first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy.”

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Kentucky Public Health KENTUCKY HEALTH ALERT Increase in Pertussis in Kentucky Recommendations for Identification and Prevention November 21, 2025 Kentucky health officials are alerting providers that cases of pertussis ("whooping cough") have increased steadily across the Commonwealth in recent weeks. To date, 566 cases of pertussis have been reported in Kentucky in 2025, the highest number of cases in the Commonwealth since 2012. This follows a trend that was first announced in July 2024 when pertussis cases began increasing in Kentucky to levels not seen in over a decade. Health officials anticipate that pertussis will continue to increase during the winter months based on historic trends. Many U.S. states and other countries are also experiencing elevated levels of pertussis. Many of the recent cases have occurred in young infants, and health officials also recently confirmed the third pertussis-related death in a Kentucky infant within the last year. This follows two other infant deaths that were announced in June. These are Kentucky's first pertussis deaths since 2018. None of the infants nor their mothers received the recommended pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy or early infancy. Health officials urge all Kentuckians to remain up to date on recommended pertussis immunizations and emphasize the importance of maternal immunization during pregnancy, and for all infants beginning promptly at two months of age. Health officials also encourage providers to consider pertussis as a diagnosis in addition to circulating seasonal respiratory viruses such as influenza, RSV and COVID-19. A significant number of cases have also occurred in school-aged children, many of whom were up to date on pertussis vaccination. Immunity from vaccination or natural infection wanes over time so infections can occur in people who are fully vaccinated. However, the vaccine is known to reduce disease severity, and hospitalization among vaccinated individuals is rare. The Kentucky Dep… Kentucky Public Health regularly in Kentucky, however an increase beyond the expected background rate has been reported in recent weeks. Though pertussis vaccination (DTaP or Tdap) is available and widely implemented, B. pertussis continues to spread in the U.S. due to lack of vaccination or timely boosters, the lack of lifelong immunity from vaccination or natural infection and the long duration of infectiousness in untreated cases. Symptoms of pertussis usually begin with a runny or congested nose, a low-grade fever, and mild coughing; apnea/stopping breathing can also occur in infants. After one to two weeks, the cough can progress to rapid, violent (paroxysmal) coughing fits that can cause the "whooping" sound, vomiting or labored breathing. Young children are the most severely affected; most teens and adults will have mild symptoms. People with preexisting health conditions that may be worsened by whooping cough are at high risk for developing a severe infection. Testing for Pertussis: The preferred methods for pertussis testing include nasal pharyngeal (NP) swab or nasal wash via PCR testing or culture. PCR has optimal sensitivity during the first three weeks of cough, is widely available at commercial laboratories and has a fast turnaround time. Culture is considered the gold standard due to excellent specificity but may take longer to complete. Serology for antibodies to B. pertussis is available at many commercial laboratories, however, serologic assays are not generally recommended for primary diagnosis of pertussis due to variability and unknown clinical accuracy. The most promising serologic assays are those that measure IgG antibodies against pertussis toxin only and are collected two to eight weeks following cough onset. Prevention of Pertussis: Prevention of pertussis is primarily achieved through routine vaccination with DTaP (ages two months to six years) and Tdap (ages seven years and older), followed by appropriate booster doses. Vaccination of pr… Bordetella parapertussis B. parapertussis is a bacterium that is similar to B. pertussis and can cause pertussis-like illness but does not produce pertussis toxin. Symptoms of parapertussis are typically milder and infection may be asymptomatic. There is no vaccine for B. parapertussis and post-exposure prophylaxis is not recommended, however treatment recommendations for symptomatic patients are the same as those for B. pertussis. B. parapertussis is not reportable in Kentucky. Thank you for your attention to this alert and guidance. The KDPH pertussis website includes supplemental resources, including a pertussis quicksheet with additional information that providers may find useful. If you have questions regarding reporting, testing, or prevention of pertussis or other infectious diseases, please contact the Kentucky Immunization Branch at (502) 564-4478 or after hours by calling the KDPH Epidemiology on-call line at 888-9-REPORT (888-973-7678). Our Mission: To improve the health and safety of people in Kentucky through Prevention, Promotion, and Protection
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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fighterlawyer.bsky.social
I know it's a meme at this point, but come on
An old photograph of a billboard on a vacant lot. It reads, "Everybody works but the vacant lot. I paid $3,600 for this lot and will hold 'till I get $6,000. The profit is unearned increment made possible by the presence of this community and enterprise of its people. I take the profit without earning it. For the remedy read HENRY GEORGE."
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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diplomatofnight.com
This guy has his finger on the pulse of his party's base in a way that others in his caucus unequivocally just do not
Don't forget: President Trump relentlessly attacked@zohrankmamdani & did everything to stop his win. It's funny how his tune changed when confronted with Mamdani's actual focus on affordability — something Trump claims to care about. Let this be a lesson: Always stand up to a bully. 3:45 PM • 11/21/25 • 20K
November 21, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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humanpoweredcity.bsky.social
Baltimore checking just behind Vegas and Miami. If you know, you know.
whstancil.bsky.social Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 1d
Bluesky: “Obviously the housing crisis is the only reason anyone would choose to live outside of NYC”

Actual Americans: “Vegas, baby!”
November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM