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· Apr 10
Amazing. After nearly losing her house, and being locked away in a legal battle for years because of one innocuous line in her last TED Talk, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social returns to the Lion’s Den, and calls out the Broligarchs
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED
YouTube video by TED
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Please watch and act accordingly.
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REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “I vote with my party 91% of the time… But when they're protecting pedophiles, blowing our budget, starting wars overseas — I'm sorry, I can't go along with that.”
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 AM
REPUBLICAN REP. MASSIE: “I vote with my party 91% of the time… But when they're protecting pedophiles, blowing our budget, starting wars overseas — I'm sorry, I can't go along with that.”
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As the old saying goes, vote early and vote Aftyn! @aftynbehn.bsky.social #TN-7
November 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
As the old saying goes, vote early and vote Aftyn! @aftynbehn.bsky.social #TN-7
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The New York Times had this information about Epstein and Trump a year before the 2016 election, and said "but her emails is a more interesting topic."
It was misogyny—the publication actively helped derail Hillary Clinton's campaign—but it really does look like catch and kill, too.
It was misogyny—the publication actively helped derail Hillary Clinton's campaign—but it really does look like catch and kill, too.
To recap: Jeffrey Epstein offered a NY Times reporter photos taken in Epstein's kitchen of Donald Trump and girls in bikinis *and* implored the NYT reporter to put this information in the public discourse in 2015
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
What did the NY Times editors know about this offer?
“would you like photos of donald and girls in bikinis in my kitchen?” -Jeffrey Epstein
November 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The New York Times had this information about Epstein and Trump a year before the 2016 election, and said "but her emails is a more interesting topic."
It was misogyny—the publication actively helped derail Hillary Clinton's campaign—but it really does look like catch and kill, too.
It was misogyny—the publication actively helped derail Hillary Clinton's campaign—but it really does look like catch and kill, too.
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If you need another signer, you could help @aftynbehn.bsky.social elected to congress :). Thank you!
POLLS ARE OPEN! 🗳️
Early voting has started for the TN-7 special congressional election in Tennessee! 😍
Check to see if you live in TN-7👇🏻
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Check early voting locations👇🏻
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Early voting has started for the TN-7 special congressional election in Tennessee! 😍
Check to see if you live in TN-7👇🏻
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Check early voting locations👇🏻
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November 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
If you need another signer, you could help @aftynbehn.bsky.social elected to congress :). Thank you!
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The TNDP and all our Democratic committees are organizing a massive day of canvassing on Saturday, 11/29. The Progressive Democrats of America will be flying in soon for four full days of canvassing. We have massive amounts of energy flowing Aftyn's way! Join us!!
We just read about a carpool from Knoxville to canvass for @aftynbehn.bsky.social. Memphis is doing phonebanks. Nashville from the 5th, 6th & 7th are showing up.
Come help Tennessee pull together to bring accountability and fight MAGA cruelty. #TN07
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Come help Tennessee pull together to bring accountability and fight MAGA cruelty. #TN07
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Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · Aftyn for Congress on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with Aftyn for Congress.
www.mobilize.us
November 13, 2025 at 4:35 AM
The TNDP and all our Democratic committees are organizing a massive day of canvassing on Saturday, 11/29. The Progressive Democrats of America will be flying in soon for four full days of canvassing. We have massive amounts of energy flowing Aftyn's way! Join us!!
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One reason you need a public editor, representing the readers and their rights.
The question everyone is asking right now is this: NYT had deep access into all of this in real time and reported none of it. Why? In consequence, no NYT reporting on this subject is trustworthy.
After Trump Split, Epstein Said He Could ‘Take Him Down’
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
One reason you need a public editor, representing the readers and their rights.
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AOC rules
AOC: How can we, as members of congress, Republican or Democrat, vote to enrich ourselves by stealing from the American people? That is what this legislation does. In fact, Senator Graham said he was going to seek well over $1 million from the American people, from this.
November 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
AOC rules
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But *their* emails?
Can we circle back to the part where the NY Times never disclosed that they have incriminating information on Donald Trump from sent by Epstein that's been sitting on their email servers for nearly a decade?
Stuff like this makes me wonder why there hasn't been any reporting about Trump having affairs during his presidencies
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 PM
But *their* emails?
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Private equity drove a nursing home chain into the ground.
Then it declared bankruptcy, which could let it off the hook for hurting patients.
Now, it's trying to sell the company to the same people who bankrupted it.
@blumenthal.senate.gov @goodlander.house.gov and I are sounding the alarm.
Then it declared bankruptcy, which could let it off the hook for hurting patients.
Now, it's trying to sell the company to the same people who bankrupted it.
@blumenthal.senate.gov @goodlander.house.gov and I are sounding the alarm.
Granddaughter vows justice as nursing home giant shirks $1.6b claims - The Boston Globe
Genesis HealthCare, a troubled nursing home chain with 49 facilities across New England, has a history of violations and low ratings.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 12, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Private equity drove a nursing home chain into the ground.
Then it declared bankruptcy, which could let it off the hook for hurting patients.
Now, it's trying to sell the company to the same people who bankrupted it.
@blumenthal.senate.gov @goodlander.house.gov and I are sounding the alarm.
Then it declared bankruptcy, which could let it off the hook for hurting patients.
Now, it's trying to sell the company to the same people who bankrupted it.
@blumenthal.senate.gov @goodlander.house.gov and I are sounding the alarm.
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Releasing the Epstein files could have a chilling effect on future presidents' ability to hide their history of raping children on a private island owned by a convicted sex offender.
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Releasing the Epstein files could have a chilling effect on future presidents' ability to hide their history of raping children on a private island owned by a convicted sex offender.
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Dammit. The Sarah McLachlan music got me right in the feels 😭
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Dammit. The Sarah McLachlan music got me right in the feels 😭
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For those paying attention
November 12, 2025 at 7:14 PM
For those paying attention
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Early voting begins TODAY in the #TN07 Special Election!
It is absolutely CRUCIAL that Democrats get out and vote as early as possible for @aftynbehn.bsky.social.
An early ballot is a banked ballot, and banked ballots will decide any margin of victory here.
www.newschannel5.com/news/early-v...
It is absolutely CRUCIAL that Democrats get out and vote as early as possible for @aftynbehn.bsky.social.
An early ballot is a banked ballot, and banked ballots will decide any margin of victory here.
www.newschannel5.com/news/early-v...
Early voting begins in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District
Early voting begins Wednesday for the special general election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District. The race pits Republican Matt Van Epps against Democratic State Representative Aftyn Behn.
www.newschannel5.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Early voting begins TODAY in the #TN07 Special Election!
It is absolutely CRUCIAL that Democrats get out and vote as early as possible for @aftynbehn.bsky.social.
An early ballot is a banked ballot, and banked ballots will decide any margin of victory here.
www.newschannel5.com/news/early-v...
It is absolutely CRUCIAL that Democrats get out and vote as early as possible for @aftynbehn.bsky.social.
An early ballot is a banked ballot, and banked ballots will decide any margin of victory here.
www.newschannel5.com/news/early-v...
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Us looking at the Tennessean site for a story about @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty being 2 of 8 senators sneaking a provision into the government funding bill to enrich themselves for getting investigated in relation to Trump’s insurrection…
Let us know if y’all see it!
Let us know if y’all see it!
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ALT: a man is looking through binoculars with tremors written on the bottom right
media.tenor.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Us looking at the Tennessean site for a story about @MarshaBlackburn & @SenatorHagerty being 2 of 8 senators sneaking a provision into the government funding bill to enrich themselves for getting investigated in relation to Trump’s insurrection…
Let us know if y’all see it!
Let us know if y’all see it!
I needed this today...
(I vaguely remember when the brain trusts did this...)
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(I vaguely remember when the brain trusts did this...)
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55 years ago today, the Oregon State Highway Division had a whale of a problem on its hands. How it solved it is the stuff of legends.
In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!
In other words: Happy Exploding Whale Day!
The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon
YouTube video by KATU News
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November 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I needed this today...
(I vaguely remember when the brain trusts did this...)
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🐳
(I vaguely remember when the brain trusts did this...)
😂💀⚰️
🐳
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Tennessee..get out and vote @aftynbehn.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Tennessee..get out and vote @aftynbehn.bsky.social
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I just gave to @aftynbehn.bsky.social. Hoping she’s got a shot, but feel like we all need to do what we can on every front.
Hope many of you might consider doing the same for her stretch run!
Hope many of you might consider doing the same for her stretch run!
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
I just gave to @aftynbehn.bsky.social. Hoping she’s got a shot, but feel like we all need to do what we can on every front.
Hope many of you might consider doing the same for her stretch run!
Hope many of you might consider doing the same for her stretch run!
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Mark L. Wolf has resigned as a federal judge in Massachusetts, a position he's held since 1985:
"My reason is simple: I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. Pres. Donald Trump is using the law for partisan purposes."
"My reason is simple: I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. Pres. Donald Trump is using the law for partisan purposes."
Why I Am Resigning
A federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench.
www.theatlantic.com
November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Mark L. Wolf has resigned as a federal judge in Massachusetts, a position he's held since 1985:
"My reason is simple: I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. Pres. Donald Trump is using the law for partisan purposes."
"My reason is simple: I no longer can bear to be restrained by what judges can say publicly or do outside the courtroom. Pres. Donald Trump is using the law for partisan purposes."
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NO ONE IS SURPRISED.
Stop asking that stupid fucking question that insinuates you're the only person who saw the truth and the rest of us are naive.
NO ONE IS FUCKING SURPRISED.
Stop asking that stupid fucking question that insinuates you're the only person who saw the truth and the rest of us are naive.
NO ONE IS FUCKING SURPRISED.
November 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
NO ONE IS SURPRISED.
Stop asking that stupid fucking question that insinuates you're the only person who saw the truth and the rest of us are naive.
NO ONE IS FUCKING SURPRISED.
Stop asking that stupid fucking question that insinuates you're the only person who saw the truth and the rest of us are naive.
NO ONE IS FUCKING SURPRISED.
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For-profit medical insurance companies should be OUTLAWED. It’s a predatory business model that is quite literally killing us.
These are the five biggest US Industries in terms of total revenue in 2025.
(It’s cute that they’re listed in thousands of billions instead of trillions to throw us off the scent.)
What do you notice?
(It’s cute that they’re listed in thousands of billions instead of trillions to throw us off the scent.)
What do you notice?
November 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
For-profit medical insurance companies should be OUTLAWED. It’s a predatory business model that is quite literally killing us.
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Every day there is more evidence of the President being a pedophile and half the country acts like that’s normal
November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Every day there is more evidence of the President being a pedophile and half the country acts like that’s normal
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Here is where Biden left us.
November 12, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Here is where Biden left us.
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They have no healthcare plan. They only have a plan to take away what exists.
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 AM
They have no healthcare plan. They only have a plan to take away what exists.
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ROLLING STONE: “Trump’s administration is marshaling vast public resources and more than $1 billion worth of taxpayer money to flatter the president”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
ROLLING STONE: “Trump’s administration is marshaling vast public resources and more than $1 billion worth of taxpayer money to flatter the president”
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Healthcare has become a luxury item in a country full of people who can no longer afford luxuries.
Makes you wonder. Is the system broken? Or is it doing exactly what it was built to do: keep the sick desperate, the healthy scared, and the rich reaping the profits?
Makes you wonder. Is the system broken? Or is it doing exactly what it was built to do: keep the sick desperate, the healthy scared, and the rich reaping the profits?
November 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Healthcare has become a luxury item in a country full of people who can no longer afford luxuries.
Makes you wonder. Is the system broken? Or is it doing exactly what it was built to do: keep the sick desperate, the healthy scared, and the rich reaping the profits?
Makes you wonder. Is the system broken? Or is it doing exactly what it was built to do: keep the sick desperate, the healthy scared, and the rich reaping the profits?