Sean Austin
@seanaustin.bsky.social
Shoulder to shoulder! #GoBuffs
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Five-year-old Zlata recites poems from memory.Through poetry,Zlata speaks about Ukraine,her home village, and the horrors of war
Due to shelling by Russian forces, Zlata's family was evacuated from Mezhova,Dnipropetrovsk region.
📹Radio Liberty
Due to shelling by Russian forces, Zlata's family was evacuated from Mezhova,Dnipropetrovsk region.
📹Radio Liberty
December 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Five-year-old Zlata recites poems from memory.Through poetry,Zlata speaks about Ukraine,her home village, and the horrors of war
Due to shelling by Russian forces, Zlata's family was evacuated from Mezhova,Dnipropetrovsk region.
📹Radio Liberty
Due to shelling by Russian forces, Zlata's family was evacuated from Mezhova,Dnipropetrovsk region.
📹Radio Liberty
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President Trump spoke publicly about Colorado's Tina Peters for the first time since issuing her a so-called "pardon."
Trump did not mention the pardon but did make several false claims about Peters' case.
We unpack them one by one.
Trump did not mention the pardon but did make several false claims about Peters' case.
We unpack them one by one.
December 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
President Trump spoke publicly about Colorado's Tina Peters for the first time since issuing her a so-called "pardon."
Trump did not mention the pardon but did make several false claims about Peters' case.
We unpack them one by one.
Trump did not mention the pardon but did make several false claims about Peters' case.
We unpack them one by one.
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💔This is Kostyantynivka.
The city, where 78,179 people lived until 2022, but today the Russians are destroying every street
📷: Khyzhak Brigade
The city, where 78,179 people lived until 2022, but today the Russians are destroying every street
📷: Khyzhak Brigade
December 12, 2025 at 8:10 PM
💔This is Kostyantynivka.
The city, where 78,179 people lived until 2022, but today the Russians are destroying every street
📷: Khyzhak Brigade
The city, where 78,179 people lived until 2022, but today the Russians are destroying every street
📷: Khyzhak Brigade
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After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained.
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
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He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained.
He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
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He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
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In the European Parliament, the interpreter and some of the audience could not hold back tears during the speech of 11-year-old Roman Oleksiv from Lviv.
On December 10, Roman came to Brussels for a presentation of documentaries about Ukrainian children to tell his story to MEPs
On December 10, Roman came to Brussels for a presentation of documentaries about Ukrainian children to tell his story to MEPs
December 11, 2025 at 2:05 PM
In the European Parliament, the interpreter and some of the audience could not hold back tears during the speech of 11-year-old Roman Oleksiv from Lviv.
On December 10, Roman came to Brussels for a presentation of documentaries about Ukrainian children to tell his story to MEPs
On December 10, Roman came to Brussels for a presentation of documentaries about Ukrainian children to tell his story to MEPs
Way, way too soon. 💔
REST IN PEACE | Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60.
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60. He was battling colon cancer and later leptomeningeal disease, a rare complication...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Way, way too soon. 💔
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China was the largest export market for American farmers in 2024. They bought 27 metric tons of soybeans last year. They stopped buying in 2025 when Trump started his trade war. These are simple, obvious, basic facts. bsky.app/profile/atru...
Leavitt: "President Trump convinced President Xi to continue purchasing again American soybeans, which is something China wasn't doing under the last administration because they had no respect for President Biden or the country at the time."
December 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
China was the largest export market for American farmers in 2024. They bought 27 metric tons of soybeans last year. They stopped buying in 2025 when Trump started his trade war. These are simple, obvious, basic facts. bsky.app/profile/atru...
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My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
December 6, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My constituent, Wilmer, was mauled by an ICE attack dog despite the fact that, as he has consistently explained, he was not resisting arrest or trying to flee—his wife and young children, all U.S. citizens, were forced to watch helplessly as Wilmer was violently attacked and dragged away.
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The 14th Amendment doesn’t mince words — birthright citizenship is a constitutionally protected right.
We’re fighting at the Supreme Court against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
We’re fighting at the Supreme Court against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
December 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
The 14th Amendment doesn’t mince words — birthright citizenship is a constitutionally protected right.
We’re fighting at the Supreme Court against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
We’re fighting at the Supreme Court against President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship.
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Tomorrow, the Trump admin economic team will resume their daily ritual of insisting to the American people that the economic pain they are experiencing is either not happening or is Biden’s fault.
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Tomorrow, the Trump admin economic team will resume their daily ritual of insisting to the American people that the economic pain they are experiencing is either not happening or is Biden’s fault.
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81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
November 12, 2025 at 2:31 AM
81 years ago, FDR proposed a second Bill of Rights to guarantee every American the right to employment, healthcare, education, housing, and a living income. His words are as relevant now as they were then. Watch.
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And he's not stopping now.
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 AM
And he's not stopping now.
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Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
November 9, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Dems backed Trump into a corner where he’s advocating for starving Americans and hemorrhaging support. If they vote to let him off the hook in exchange for nothing it’s a cataclysmic failure. I know people are in pain but insulating Republicans from political consequences is not the answer.
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🚨BREAKING: An Arizona appeals court dismissed a lawsuit Thursday by Mohave County Supervisor Ron Gould that tried to defend a plan to hand-count every ballot — a proposal rooted in election denial rhetoric that has spread through swing states since 2020. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Arizona Court Rejects Election-Denial Lawsuit, Upholds Trust in State’s Voting System
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
🚨BREAKING: An Arizona appeals court dismissed a lawsuit Thursday by Mohave County Supervisor Ron Gould that tried to defend a plan to hand-count every ballot — a proposal rooted in election denial rhetoric that has spread through swing states since 2020. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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SCOTUS gave Trump immunity from prosecution.
Congress wouldn’t impeach him no matter what he does.
He ignores court orders.
Ignores Congress.
His cabinet does anything he tells them to even if it’s illegal.
DOJ does too.
And the military.
That’s how autocracies are born.
Congress wouldn’t impeach him no matter what he does.
He ignores court orders.
Ignores Congress.
His cabinet does anything he tells them to even if it’s illegal.
DOJ does too.
And the military.
That’s how autocracies are born.
November 7, 2025 at 1:12 AM
SCOTUS gave Trump immunity from prosecution.
Congress wouldn’t impeach him no matter what he does.
He ignores court orders.
Ignores Congress.
His cabinet does anything he tells them to even if it’s illegal.
DOJ does too.
And the military.
That’s how autocracies are born.
Congress wouldn’t impeach him no matter what he does.
He ignores court orders.
Ignores Congress.
His cabinet does anything he tells them to even if it’s illegal.
DOJ does too.
And the military.
That’s how autocracies are born.
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Attn Pennsylvania voters: Reports are coming in of signs near polling places reading “No Kings, No Retention” with a crown-slash logo. These signs are fake and misleading, part of a disinformation push. In Pennsylvania, you should vote YES to retain the Supreme Court justices on the ballot.
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Attn Pennsylvania voters: Reports are coming in of signs near polling places reading “No Kings, No Retention” with a crown-slash logo. These signs are fake and misleading, part of a disinformation push. In Pennsylvania, you should vote YES to retain the Supreme Court justices on the ballot.
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COLLINS: Should the president know who he's pardoning?
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: I don't know anything about this one. That's the first time I've seen that.
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: I don't know anything about this one. That's the first time I've seen that.
November 4, 2025 at 2:36 AM
COLLINS: Should the president know who he's pardoning?
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: I don't know anything about this one. That's the first time I've seen that.
MARKWAYNE MULLIN: I don't know anything about this one. That's the first time I've seen that.
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When I read the full transcript of the interview, I realized there had been no pushback, no corrections, no challenging follow-ups. The entire interview had been an open-ended opportunity for Trump to tell rambling lies, only to have them cleaned up into a more polished product.
60 Minutes Obeys in Advance
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 AM
When I read the full transcript of the interview, I realized there had been no pushback, no corrections, no challenging follow-ups. The entire interview had been an open-ended opportunity for Trump to tell rambling lies, only to have them cleaned up into a more polished product.
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RAJU: Last week you were very critical of Biden's use of the autopen. But Trump admitted on 60 Minutes to not knowing he pardoned a crypto billionaire who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Does that also concern you?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
RAJU: Last week you were very critical of Biden's use of the autopen. But Trump admitted on 60 Minutes to not knowing he pardoned a crypto billionaire who pleaded guilty to money laundering. Does that also concern you?
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
MIKE JOHNSON: I don't know anything about that. I didn't see it. I'm not sure.
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Aid cuts are devastating health services in Africa
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
Aid cuts are devastating health services in Africa
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Aid cuts are devastating health services in Africa
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
The sudden dismantling of USAID has led to more death and disease
www.economist.com/middle-east-...
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ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
October 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
The President is building an army to attack his own country.
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Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
October 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
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This is insane. If Obama did this the GOP would impeach
omg!
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...
"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
October 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This is insane. If Obama did this the GOP would impeach