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Social Security isn’t the government’s money. Seniors earned their Social Security over a lifetime of hard work. #HandsOffMySocialSecurity #USDemocracy

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I want politics to be about a better everyday life. Here's what that can look like:

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This is getting fewer headlines than it should. After coming to power promising to help working people, the president is revealing his real priorities by actively making it easier for banks to rip people off.

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Here’s “Basket Case” except it’s about why you shouldn’t use Face ID or a thumbprint to unlock your phone

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Four years ago, I visited Dilworth to see for myself how the old fire station was putting safety for both our firefighters and the many communities they serve at risk. In 2023 we got the money to make it happen, and yesterday we celebrated a brand new station.

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The head of our country’s government is in the early stages of consolidating total power. We must of course reject this, but that is not enough. We have to respond by creating a different and better kind of American politics than we have seen before.

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I had no idea, and it's almost over. National Librarian Day is today, April 16, 2025. Love all my librarian friends.

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The courtiers are worried about Prince Harry’s ‘veiled threats’ to write another book www.celebitchy.com/917840/

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They baked Easter bread for Harry and his family, a deeply meaningful gift. This symbolic bread, made with flour from demined fields, will be a poignant reminder of resilience and hope. On behalf of all Ukrainians, thank you for your incredible kindness and generosity!

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Feeling civically minded, might delete later

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Good King Harry. #SussexSquad

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It’s not enough that the royal family don't show up for the hard stuff — they’re now actively trying to discredit those who do. #SussexSquad The Only Thing the Royals Work Hard At Is Resenting People Who Actually Work unpacked4.wordpress.com/2025/04/12/t...

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So USNA removed Maya Angelou and Ibram X. Kendi from the library but kept (checks notes) a book embraced by Stephen Miller, that paragon of American values. FFS. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...

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Good morning, Bluesky friends! Take a break from the insanity and enjoy your weekend! 💙🐾☮️🎶

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Happy Record Store Day, everybody. Make sure to shop local.

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How do you say you hate women without saying you hate women? You pass the SAVE ACT so they can't vote anymore. #GOPHatesWomen

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True story.

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If you’re a Trekkie, you just get it. 🖖

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HAPPENING NOW: Following the Supreme Court's decision requiring the government to "facilitate" the release of Abrego Garcia, a hearing before Judge Paula Xinis is about to begin. I'm in Greenbelt, Maryland for @lawfare.bsky.social Follow along for updates

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Loved this, “FREE” always tastes so good…

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I’ve had conversations with my daughters about never changing their name if they ever choose to marry.

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The better brother #SussexSquad

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“Military contractors are pitching the White House on an unprecedented prison plan for detained immigrants. Former Blackwater CEO 👉🏼Erik Prince👈🏼 wants to cut a deal to skirt immigration laws and transport detainees from the U.S. to El Salvador” www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

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Right out of the Project 2025 playbook. #hudsonvalleystrong

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Not to be dramatic but libraries are the pinnacle of human civilisation

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This is so sad 😞 “People would be shocked by what’s being held back” - Harry. Harry’s suspicion, that removal of security was an attempt to get his family back into the fold, may have been proven in court to be true. #SussexSquad

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Awwwwww … this photo says we love you, we adore you, we want to be just like you, we’re delighted you came to see us!😍💕 #MeghanVisitsBroadway #GypsyOnBroadway #SussexSquad

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Our libraries and library professionals are keystones of our communities fostering minds and offering services to individuals regardless of background. We must lift them up, especially this National Library Week, and demand that Trump and DOGE do not gut support for these vital institutions.

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Oh yes indeed I would! This novel was inspired by seeing an otter just outside my front door! Although I then had to go to an otter sanctuary for my research... #booksky #otters

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Reminder: Use your libraries. It helps them advocate for continued funding. Check out DVDS Use their printers Check out Books Use their digital services (Kanopy, Hoopla, Libby) See if they have a library of things (tools, electronics, games) Take classes Libraries help everyone, including you!

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Sure, I go to the library for books, but also sometimes I go just to exist in a space that's welcoming, organized, comfortable, judgement-free, and run by knowledgeable, helpful, passionate people, because that energy is straight up medicinal.

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Meta intentionally undermined US security. www.axios.com/2025/04/09/f...

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please for the love of literally everything, treat your local librarians with kindness and respect. they deal with enough

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Ohio Library Day brings fight for library funding right to the Statehouse Changes to House budget bill could restore Public Library Fund by Susan Tebben ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/04/09/o...

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Happy National Library Week! As a life-long reader, I’m thankful for the special role libraries play in our communities. This week, I hope you’ll join me in celebrating them.

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Decisions made by billionaires in Washington are cutting real programs that save Minnesotans money, monitor disease outbreaks, and keep us safe. And they're just getting started on their promised cuts to Social Security and Medicaid. www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

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My favourite library quote is from newsman Walter Cronkite: ‘Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation’

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