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I’m horrified by the murder of two Israeli embassy staffers at an event in DC last night.
The fact that the gunman said he did it to “free Palestine” makes me nauseous. Murdering people for their nationality is never acceptable and this violence hurts Jews, Israelis, *and* Palestinians.
The fact that the gunman said he did it to “free Palestine” makes me nauseous. Murdering people for their nationality is never acceptable and this violence hurts Jews, Israelis, *and* Palestinians.
May 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I’m horrified by the murder of two Israeli embassy staffers at an event in DC last night.
The fact that the gunman said he did it to “free Palestine” makes me nauseous. Murdering people for their nationality is never acceptable and this violence hurts Jews, Israelis, *and* Palestinians.
The fact that the gunman said he did it to “free Palestine” makes me nauseous. Murdering people for their nationality is never acceptable and this violence hurts Jews, Israelis, *and* Palestinians.
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Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk has been released from an immigration detention center following a federal judge's order.
Federal judge in Vermont orders Tufts University Student Rümeysa Öztürk released on bail after six weeks in detention | CNN
A federal judge in Vermont ordered the release of Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student from Turkey, who was detained by federal immigration officers near her Massachusetts home on March...
www.cnn.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Tufts University student Rümeysa Öztürk has been released from an immigration detention center following a federal judge's order.
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What starts with banning books and mistreating librarians?
Fascism.
Fascism.
Reporter: The president fired the Librarian of Congress. Why?
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
Leavitt: There were quite concerning things she had done at the Library of Congress in the pursuit of DEI and putting inappropriate books in the library for children.
May 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
What starts with banning books and mistreating librarians?
Fascism.
Fascism.
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Thanks to the advocacy of Black Alabamians and organizations like @allontheline.bsky.social, Black voters in Alabama will continue voting in fair congressional districts that allow them to elect candidates of their choice. This is a win for Alabama, and proof that progress is possible.
Alabama intentionally discriminated against Black voters in Congressional redistricting, judges rule
The court-ordered map, used in the 2024 elections, resulted in Alabama electing two Black representatives to Congress for the first time in history.
www.al.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Thanks to the advocacy of Black Alabamians and organizations like @allontheline.bsky.social, Black voters in Alabama will continue voting in fair congressional districts that allow them to elect candidates of their choice. This is a win for Alabama, and proof that progress is possible.
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Why is ICE wearing masks? What are they hiding?
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
May 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Why is ICE wearing masks? What are they hiding?
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
The Mayor of Newark was arrested at an ICE facility—when elected officials showed up, masked agents roughed them up, including an 80-year-old congresswoman. Why?!
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Taking food assistance away from Americans wouldn't just hurt families — it would hurt more than 27,000 retailers in mostly rural areas, including independent grocery stores, farmers, and markets.
www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
SNAP Cuts Are Likely To Harm More Than 27,000 Retailers Nationwide
A new analysis shows that 27,000 retailers in areas with the highest shares of SNAP participants would be the most likely to bear the brunt of proposed drastic cuts to food assistance.
www.americanprogress.org
May 10, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Taking food assistance away from Americans wouldn't just hurt families — it would hurt more than 27,000 retailers in mostly rural areas, including independent grocery stores, farmers, and markets.
www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
www.americanprogress.org/article/snap...
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President Trump is looking for a scapegoat for the higher costs and economic damage caused by his tariff taxes. Blaming Fed Chair Powell and politicizing a critical independent institution to deflect blame is dangerous—and the American people deserve better.
April 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
President Trump is looking for a scapegoat for the higher costs and economic damage caused by his tariff taxes. Blaming Fed Chair Powell and politicizing a critical independent institution to deflect blame is dangerous—and the American people deserve better.
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The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
Pope Francis, who reached out to the margins of society, has died at 88
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
www.npr.org
April 21, 2025 at 10:11 AM
The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.
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Pope Francis was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to service and justice. He encouraged us to protect our planet, championed a more inclusive church, and cared for all of God’s children — especially the most vulnerable among us.
Doug and I join the world in mourning his loss.
Doug and I join the world in mourning his loss.
April 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Pope Francis was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to service and justice. He encouraged us to protect our planet, championed a more inclusive church, and cared for all of God’s children — especially the most vulnerable among us.
Doug and I join the world in mourning his loss.
Doug and I join the world in mourning his loss.
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We lost the only true moral leader on the world stage.
It's immense.
But Pope Francis led by listening to the grassroots, lifting up the people's demands.
He put "ecological debt" in the climate encyclical, a concept that emerged in Ecuador's oil-poisoned jungle.
Millions of leaders remain.
It's immense.
But Pope Francis led by listening to the grassroots, lifting up the people's demands.
He put "ecological debt" in the climate encyclical, a concept that emerged in Ecuador's oil-poisoned jungle.
Millions of leaders remain.
April 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We lost the only true moral leader on the world stage.
It's immense.
But Pope Francis led by listening to the grassroots, lifting up the people's demands.
He put "ecological debt" in the climate encyclical, a concept that emerged in Ecuador's oil-poisoned jungle.
Millions of leaders remain.
It's immense.
But Pope Francis led by listening to the grassroots, lifting up the people's demands.
He put "ecological debt" in the climate encyclical, a concept that emerged in Ecuador's oil-poisoned jungle.
Millions of leaders remain.
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Imagine being a three star general, or a private, and knowing your life is in his hands.
April 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Imagine being a three star general, or a private, and knowing your life is in his hands.
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Four stars fired by a former weekend anchorman for a comedy news channel no less.
April 21, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Four stars fired by a former weekend anchorman for a comedy news channel no less.
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Not to mention how old these white guys are. Time to let the next generation do their thing.
April 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Not to mention how old these white guys are. Time to let the next generation do their thing.
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Beautifully put. As a straight white guy, I’m fed up with the leadership of straight white guys. Mix it up, people! Stir the pot and let the talent rise to the top no matter where it comes from.
April 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Beautifully put. As a straight white guy, I’m fed up with the leadership of straight white guys. Mix it up, people! Stir the pot and let the talent rise to the top no matter where it comes from.
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As a white, I feel like we aren't worried enough about the damage these guys are doing to our brand.
It's getting to where if you see a straight white guy running something, you start to wonder which qualified person was fired to open up a spot for him.
It's getting to where if you see a straight white guy running something, you start to wonder which qualified person was fired to open up a spot for him.
April 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As a white, I feel like we aren't worried enough about the damage these guys are doing to our brand.
It's getting to where if you see a straight white guy running something, you start to wonder which qualified person was fired to open up a spot for him.
It's getting to where if you see a straight white guy running something, you start to wonder which qualified person was fired to open up a spot for him.
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We need to bring back DEI so we have more qualified people in our military.
April 21, 2025 at 4:43 AM
We need to bring back DEI so we have more qualified people in our military.
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If these grave & unprofessional errors were made during any other Administration, people would be resigning or heads would be rolling.
Hegseth prioritizes partisanship over integrity, has eroded trust in leadership & fuels division when unity & accountability are most needed.
Hegseth prioritizes partisanship over integrity, has eroded trust in leadership & fuels division when unity & accountability are most needed.
April 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
If these grave & unprofessional errors were made during any other Administration, people would be resigning or heads would be rolling.
Hegseth prioritizes partisanship over integrity, has eroded trust in leadership & fuels division when unity & accountability are most needed.
Hegseth prioritizes partisanship over integrity, has eroded trust in leadership & fuels division when unity & accountability are most needed.
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We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
April 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We’re introducing a new layer of verification on Bluesky — a user-friendly, easily recognizable blue check.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
In addition to account verification issued by Bluesky, we're also introducing Trusted Verifiers. Select independent organizations can verify accounts directly.
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“BREAKING: Pope Francis has died at age 88. Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, leaves behind a profound historical legacy.
His efforts to address climate change and advocate for the marginalized reshaped the role of the papacy in the modern world.
May he rest in peace.”
His efforts to address climate change and advocate for the marginalized reshaped the role of the papacy in the modern world.
May he rest in peace.”
April 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM
“BREAKING: Pope Francis has died at age 88. Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, leaves behind a profound historical legacy.
His efforts to address climate change and advocate for the marginalized reshaped the role of the papacy in the modern world.
May he rest in peace.”
His efforts to address climate change and advocate for the marginalized reshaped the role of the papacy in the modern world.
May he rest in peace.”
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*Of course* advance information on US combat operations is classified. Pretending otherwise is an insult to our troops, who all know this.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
April 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
*Of course* advance information on US combat operations is classified. Pretending otherwise is an insult to our troops, who all know this.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
The Secretary is unfit to lead.
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Francis, the first Latin American Pope, died at 88 on Easter Sunday. After decades of conservative leadership, Pope Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity. May he rest in peace and glory
April 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Francis, the first Latin American Pope, died at 88 on Easter Sunday. After decades of conservative leadership, Pope Francis tried to reset the course of the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing inclusion and care for the marginalized over doctrinal purity. May he rest in peace and glory
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Andry Hernandez Romero, the Venezuelan makeup artist sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison, claimed asylum in the US because he was persecuted as a gay man.
Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨
Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨
April 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Andry Hernandez Romero, the Venezuelan makeup artist sent to a notorious Salvadoran prison, claimed asylum in the US because he was persecuted as a gay man.
Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨
Chris Van Hollen met in El Salvador with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Andry lived in San Diego—why hasn’t Alex Padilla or Adam Schiff met with him? 🤨