@bcspitt.bsky.social
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Licensed gun dealers are a major source of firearms that end up illegally trafficked, according to a new analysis using federal data by the research arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, which advocates for stricter gun laws.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
Analysis by group that advocates for tougher gun laws shows dealers are major source of trafficked firearms • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Licensed gun dealers are a major source of firearms that end up illegally trafficked, according to a new analysis using federal data.p
penncapital-star.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Licensed gun dealers are a major source of firearms that end up illegally trafficked, according to a new analysis using federal data by the research arm of Everytown for Gun Safety, which advocates for stricter gun laws.
From @stateline.org
From @stateline.org
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Everyone (esp media) pay attention. In 2021 almost every Republican attacked the Biden administration and State dept for being too slow in approving Afghanistan special visas as Afghanistan fell.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Everyone (esp media) pay attention. In 2021 almost every Republican attacked the Biden administration and State dept for being too slow in approving Afghanistan special visas as Afghanistan fell.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
Now they are attacking Biden for doing what they asked him to do.
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NEW: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Just filed to CBS News
www.cbsnews.com/news/eric-sw...
Just filed to CBS News
www.cbsnews.com/news/eric-sw...
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Trump housing official Bill Pulte also submitted criminal referrals for investigations into Sen. Adam Schiff, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook.
www.cbsnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
NEW: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) sues housing official who's made multiple criminal referrals for Trump critics
Just filed to CBS News
www.cbsnews.com/news/eric-sw...
Just filed to CBS News
www.cbsnews.com/news/eric-sw...
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Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.
2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.
3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
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This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
November 25, 2025 at 5:29 AM
This is so incredible. You have to see the photos. These workers held the line for THREE YEARS www.publicsource.org/post-gazette...
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So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
So I’ve made it official folks: I’ve filed the paperwork to run for Governor of Alabama. It’s time to remind this state of who we are and what we can accomplish together.
#DougForAlabama
#DougForAlabama
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THIS!!!!!!
(Former FM of Lithuania)
(Former FM of Lithuania)
November 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
THIS!!!!!!
(Former FM of Lithuania)
(Former FM of Lithuania)
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A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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I love him. “The first time I caught up to [ICE], I could tell that they already knew who I was. They had seen me before, so they thought they were just going to speed away. I was like, ‘Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!’”
Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter
Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I love him. “The first time I caught up to [ICE], I could tell that they already knew who I was. They had seen me before, so they thought they were just going to speed away. I was like, ‘Ha ha, bitches, I got a new scooter!’”
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Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Important: House Dem leaders just said Trump's call for execution of Dems has prompted them to contact US Capitol Police and House Sergeant at Arms to "ensure the safety of these members and their families."
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
Treat Trump like an unhinged menace. He's weak and in deep political trouble. Don't let up.
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Specifically, he says the reporter's questions are *insubordinate*. Like the press owes him deference.
Any MSM owners or editors or leaders out there with any pride at all? Any dignity? Any spine? [tap tap] Hello?
Any MSM owners or editors or leaders out there with any pride at all? Any dignity? Any spine? [tap tap] Hello?
Q: Why wait for Congress to release the Epstein files? Why not just do it now?
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
November 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Specifically, he says the reporter's questions are *insubordinate*. Like the press owes him deference.
Any MSM owners or editors or leaders out there with any pride at all? Any dignity? Any spine? [tap tap] Hello?
Any MSM owners or editors or leaders out there with any pride at all? Any dignity? Any spine? [tap tap] Hello?
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so sick of letting the history books mete out justice. all those involved need to be revealed and punished now.
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
so sick of letting the history books mete out justice. all those involved need to be revealed and punished now.
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It’s about time!
Welcome to Congress, Rep. Adelita Grijalva. We’re looking forward to working together to lower costs, protect health care and better the lives of hardworking Americans.
Welcome to Congress, Rep. Adelita Grijalva. We’re looking forward to working together to lower costs, protect health care and better the lives of hardworking Americans.
November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It’s about time!
Welcome to Congress, Rep. Adelita Grijalva. We’re looking forward to working together to lower costs, protect health care and better the lives of hardworking Americans.
Welcome to Congress, Rep. Adelita Grijalva. We’re looking forward to working together to lower costs, protect health care and better the lives of hardworking Americans.
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“You all know how grateful I am to all of you and to everyone’s families,” he said. “The sacrifices you’ve made. You’ve gone above and beyond what anyone could ever ask for. So, I just want to say cheers to the strikers. Cheers to the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh."
'This is everyone’s win': Striking PG workers celebrate a big victory - Pittsburgh Union Progress
Monday started out as one of those cold, dreary Pittsburgh Mondays that you have to plod through as if it were sticky and slick with mud. The previous night’s Steelers’ game, a loss, made it worse. Yi...
www.unionprogress.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
“You all know how grateful I am to all of you and to everyone’s families,” he said. “The sacrifices you’ve made. You’ve gone above and beyond what anyone could ever ask for. So, I just want to say cheers to the strikers. Cheers to the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh."
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Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor names key leadership: Dan Gilman as Chief of Staff and Sheldon Williams as nominee for Director of Public Safety. The administration is taking shape to deliver a safer, more transparent, more effective city government. www.mayorcoreyoconnor.com/news
November 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Mayor-Elect Corey O’Connor names key leadership: Dan Gilman as Chief of Staff and Sheldon Williams as nominee for Director of Public Safety. The administration is taking shape to deliver a safer, more transparent, more effective city government. www.mayorcoreyoconnor.com/news
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BREAKING: Three Democratic justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court have all won another 10-year term in a retention election. The Court’s 5-2 Democratic majority will remain, giving Democrats the chance to continue using it to protect voting rights. More to come.
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
BREAKING: Three Democratic justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court have all won another 10-year term in a retention election. The Court’s 5-2 Democratic majority will remain, giving Democrats the chance to continue using it to protect voting rights. More to come.
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I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
I love how Rep. Joe Neguse reframed this question.
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A run-down rental property along Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood got more than a fresh coat of paint in its transformation into a crisp green three-story home with a new front porch. The three-unit building is the latest addition to affordable housing in the neighborhood.
August Wilson’s onetime Hazelwood residence rehabbed, turned into affordable housing
A run-down rental property along Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood transformed into a crisp green three-story home with a new front porch. It's latest addition to affordable housing in the neighborhood.
www.wesa.fm
October 29, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A run-down rental property along Flowers Avenue in Hazelwood got more than a fresh coat of paint in its transformation into a crisp green three-story home with a new front porch. The three-unit building is the latest addition to affordable housing in the neighborhood.
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I hadn't seen anyone explain exactly why Trump withholding SNAP funds is illegal until @brycecovert.bsky.social did it for us.
Short version: benefits must go to all eligible applicants, & the reserve fund must be used when appropriations expire to keep the program operating.
Short version: benefits must go to all eligible applicants, & the reserve fund must be used when appropriations expire to keep the program operating.
Trump Is Illegally Withholding Food From Needy Families - The American Prospect
The White House claims it cannot fund food stamp benefits for November. But not only is there a contingency fund meant to be used in this exact fashion, but it’s illegal for the Trump administration t...
prospect.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I hadn't seen anyone explain exactly why Trump withholding SNAP funds is illegal until @brycecovert.bsky.social did it for us.
Short version: benefits must go to all eligible applicants, & the reserve fund must be used when appropriations expire to keep the program operating.
Short version: benefits must go to all eligible applicants, & the reserve fund must be used when appropriations expire to keep the program operating.
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I scrolled through the @1stforall.bsky.social's gallery of print front pages for local coverage of "No Kings" protests. Here are some of the standout papers, starting with the Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction, Colorado:
October 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I scrolled through the @1stforall.bsky.social's gallery of print front pages for local coverage of "No Kings" protests. Here are some of the standout papers, starting with the Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction, Colorado:
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This is great and heartening.
Purdue to the rescue of IU student newspaper, whose institution was attempting censorship. Details in alt!
October 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
This is great and heartening.
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UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
October 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
UPDATE: Following the firing of the director of the student newspaper, Indiana University has now cut the print edition of the newspaper entirely.
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
www.idsnews.com/article/2025...
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thank you for finally localizing this.
October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
thank you for finally localizing this.
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Imagine making six figures to not do anything you were entrusted to do.
…getting paid to not work while thousands of civil servants around you were getting fired.
…betraying those who counted on you to represent them, all to appease a wannabe dictator.
The GOP Congress is a helluva thing.
…getting paid to not work while thousands of civil servants around you were getting fired.
…betraying those who counted on you to represent them, all to appease a wannabe dictator.
The GOP Congress is a helluva thing.
October 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Imagine making six figures to not do anything you were entrusted to do.
…getting paid to not work while thousands of civil servants around you were getting fired.
…betraying those who counted on you to represent them, all to appease a wannabe dictator.
The GOP Congress is a helluva thing.
…getting paid to not work while thousands of civil servants around you were getting fired.
…betraying those who counted on you to represent them, all to appease a wannabe dictator.
The GOP Congress is a helluva thing.