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George Takei

@georgetakei.bsky.social

If he flies with one, dines with one and parties with one for years, he’s probably one himself.

August 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM

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MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

NEW: Gavin Newsom announces a "HISTORIC" event this Thursday

August 13, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Gail

@momo2drs.bsky.social

I love my Governor! Check out Gavin Newsom's latest post. He's trolling the troll!

August 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM

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Zohran Kwame Mamdani

@zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

Good morning! I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends.

But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month.

See you soon, NYC.

July 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM

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SarahAndCo

@sarahandco.bsky.social

I've seen Ghostbusters. This shit means Zuul has arrived!

Insta Science @instascience.bsky.social · Jul 20

Spectacular footage of upward lightning on Agua volcano in Guatemala.

July 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM

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Anna Bower

@annabower.bsky.social

DOGE cut off payments for the electricity, cell phone, and internet service of U.S. government employees who work in a high-risk area in Central America.

Meanwhile, DOGE apparently plans to spend $25,000 to install a washer and dryer for their own personal use in a federal office building in DC.

Because DOGE has shut down USAID's payment system (Phoenix), our housing
electricity and the electricity in our USAID building have not been paid for. Mission
leadership has informed us that the only reason our electricity is on is because we've
asked for an extension from the electric company. The Mission asked for a waiver but
because our payment system is down, the Treasury has no way to issue money to USAID
and State Department representatives here are hesitant to make payments on our behalf
for fear of not being reimbursed.
7. Once the electricity goes out in our homes, we lose access to our security cameras and
radios. Again, I live in a high-risk post, so access to security systems is very important to
me.
8. I have been told by Mission leadership that the cell phone and internet bills are due this
week with no way to pay them. This is despite the so-called "waiver" process that has
been allegedly implemented to preserve such access.
9. Our cell phones and radios are also the only way to communicate with the Regional
Security Office about security threats. We have access to no other USAID security
systems.

The agency is also considering spending about $25,000 to install a washer and dryer on the building’s 6th floor, according to a Feb. 25 invoice obtained by POLITICO. There is also a child’s play area decorated with a stuffed animal and toys, according to a photo of the room shared with POLITICO.

“People are definitely … sleeping there,” said one GSA staffer.

March 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM

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Fred Blue Voter

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March 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM

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George Takei

@georgetakei.bsky.social

It’s borderline criminal.

March 8, 2025 at 3:43 PM

Gail

@momo2drs.bsky.social

Why did 10 democratic congresspersons vote work Republicans to censure Rep.Al Green? Are any of these your reps?

March 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM

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@Boom-WhatsGoingOn.bsky.social

@boom-whatsgoingon.bsky.social

Another strong woman speaks
the TRUTH…

March 3, 2025 at 12:12 AM

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Jess Piper

@piperformissouri.bsky.social

March 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM

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NPR

@npr.org

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

www.npr.org

February 28, 2025 at 3:36 AM

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@sundaedivine.lol

New book by RFK Jr, a sequel to his first book, The Very Hungry Brain Caterpillar.

February 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM

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The Tennessee Holler

@thetnholler.bsky.social

Pop quiz: People are saying the kid says “you’re not the president you need to go away” — do y’all hear it too?

February 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM

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Ms. Clause Sneaky Link 🎅🏿

@basicafbayblackguy.bsky.social

We are on the precipice of seeing the greatest transfer on generational wealth the world has ever known. They bout to cut Medicaid, make sure you parents got that will filled out and signed y’all.

February 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM

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Angry

@angrystaffer.bsky.social

House GOP wants $4 TRILLION dollar debt ceiling increase.

You marks really thought the world’s richest man and the guy with the golden toilet seats were really going to “fight the elites” for you?

Nah, they just want their tax breaks.

February 12, 2025 at 4:42 PM

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Tris

@trisresists.bsky.social

Tulsi Gabbard has just been confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence. 😫

February 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM

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February 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM

Gail

@momo2drs.bsky.social

Kash Patel is dangerous & unqualified to be the Director of the FBI. Use @@standupamerica.bsky.social’s tool and urge your senators to reject his confirmation: act.standupamerica.com/letters/lett...