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September 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM

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Ron Filipkowski

@ronfilipkowski.bsky.social

So after days of Republicans blaming and vilifying Democrats and trans people for Kirk’s murder despite having no clue who the person was, we find out it’s a white guy from a Republican family in Utah who loved guns.

September 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM

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Eric Columbus

@ericcolumbus.bsky.social

Please read and share this statement from Sophie and Colin Hortman, children of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.

(via WCCO reporter Caroline Cummings on X)

"We are devastated and heartbroken at the loss of our parents, Melissa and Mark. They were the bright lights at the center of our lives, and we can't believe they are gone. Their love for us was boundless. We miss them so much.
"We want everyone to know that we are both safe and with loved ones. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support we have received, and we appreciate your respect for our family's privacy as we grieve.
"Our family would like to thank law enforcement for their swift action that saved others and for the coordination across communities that led to the arrest of the man who murdered our parents. We especially would like to thank the officers who were first on the scene to our parents' home and their heroic attempts to rescue our mom and dad.
"Our parents touched so many lives, and they leave behind an incredible legacy of dedication to their community that will live on in us, their friends, their colleagues and co-workers, and every single person who knew and loved them.
"If you would like to honor the memory of Mark and Melissa, please consider the following:
• Plant a tree.
• Visit a local park and make use of their amenities, especially a bike trail.
• Pet a dog. A golden retriever is ideal, but any will do.
• Tell your loved ones a cheesy dad joke and laugh about it.
• Bake something — bread for Mark or a cake for Melissa, and share it with someone.
• Try a new hobby and enjoy learning something.
• Stand up for what you believe in, especially if that thing is justice and peace.
"Hope and resilience are the enemy of fear. Our parents lived their lives with immense dedication to their fellow humans. This tragedy must become a moment for us to come together. Hold your loved ones a little closer. Love your neighbors. Treat each other with kindness and respect. The best way to honor our parents' memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else."

June 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM

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ashley fairbanks

@ziibiing.com

hell yeah tina

senator tina smith talking to mike lee, a piece of shit

June 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM

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Amy Klobuchar

@amyklobuchar.com

Started the day in La Crosse, WI to get out the vote for Judge Susan Crawford for the state Supreme Court. This race is about protecting fundamental rights and democracy.

March 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM

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Voices of Monterey Bay

@voicesofmonterybay.bsky.social

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November 15, 2024 at 6:51 PM

skylondadre.bsky.social

@skylondadre.bsky.social

I’m watching now!
Please find a screening and watch!

Mark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · Mar 27

Here’s a link to Saturday’s online screening of “Stripped for Parts,” a documentary about the Alden Global Capital hedge fund, which owns the downsized version of the newspaper where I was metro editor, the Chicago Tribune.

The Media and Democracy Project @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social · Mar 22

Oligarchs own most of our major media! ‘Stripped For Parts’ exposes a hedge fund plundering America’s newspapers and the journalists fighting back. Join us for a Zoom screening and discussion w/ director Rick Goldsmith on Saturday, March 29th. Sign up below! www.mobilize.us/mediademocra...

March 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

"Attorney General Josh Kaul said on Friday he plans to take legal action against Elon Musk in response to a cash prize the billionaire is giving away related to Wisconsin's Supreme Court election."

Wisconsin DOJ plans to take legal action against Elon Musk for election-related cash prize

MADISON (WKOW) -- Attorney General Josh Kaul (D-WI) said on Friday he plans to take legal action against Elon Musk in response to a cash prize the billionaire is giving

www.wkow.com

March 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM

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CALL TO ACTIVISM

@calltoactivism.bsky.social

This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.

This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.

March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM

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Mueller, She Wrote

@muellershewrote.com

NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.

March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM

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Scott Dworkin

@dworkin.bsky.social

Happy New Year!

Send letters to Senators against Tulsi Gabbard here—there is no way Gabbard should be allowed anywhere near anything related to our national security—help us get to 10,000 total sent today: actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...