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Van Hollen says Abrego Garcia was surrounded by cameras during their meeting

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AOC nails it: " We'll rally every corner of the United States of America until we save Medicaid and Medicare for every American until we defend social security. And we tell them who's really in charge in this country." #MedicaidCutsKillUS

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live now:

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38 of the 43. "38 of 43 experts cut last month from boards that review science and research in NIH laboratories are female, Black or Hispanic. "The scientists typically serve five-year terms and were not given a reason for their dismissal..." www.washingtonpost.com/science/2025...

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Harvard rejected policy changes demanded by Trump — becoming the first university to directly refuse to comply with the regime’s demands. Other universities should take note. Every institution, group, firm, or individual that surrenders to Trump’s tyranny invites more of it.

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With Harvard, U Mass faculty, Princeton, Wesleyan, Rutgers faculty and others leading the way, academics are standing up to this lawless administration. Here is a pack of academics, former academics, and organizations worth following on Bluesky who are in this opposition go.bsky.app/5hEmcTw

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Senator Lisa Murkowski should switch parties. "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” - Dr. Martin Luther King 👇🏼Watch

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A deputy sheriff's son killed two people and wounded four others at Florida State University before he was shot by officers and hospitalized, authorities said. Here's what we know about the suspect's access to the mother's former service weapon: reut.rs/3Gb0wJe

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All 27 scientists at this CDC lab were told their duties were "unnecessary," and now viral outbreak investigations have been halted.

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I'm right there with ya, Mark!

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Abrego Garcia's wife: "I will not stop fighting until I see my husband alive. Kilmar, if you can hear me, stay strong. God hasn't forgotten about you. Our children are asking when you will come home ... they miss their dad so much."

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Bernie Sanders at his Fight Oligarchy tour stop in Bakersfield, California: “It’s our job now to stand up and tell them enough is enough!’” 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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These are not detainments—they are kidnappings. These are not deportations—they are human trafficking. These are not detention centers—they are concentration camps. Language matters. This is fascism.

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Thank you AOC!

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The United States was in such good economic shape just 3 months ago. Our economy was the envy of the world. Its so sad. Now 10% of our wealth has been destroyed- just in the last 2 months .

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#AOC 💙🙋‍♀️💙

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Trump is sending migrants to concentration camps outside of the U.S. Next he wants to send U.S. citizens. The guy running them says once you’re there, he won’t send you back.

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By defying the Supreme Court’s order to return Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, Trump is laying the groundwork to do the same to U.S. citizens. Now is the time to speak out — before there is no one left to speak. We are on a path towards dictatorship.

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Let’s not forget the tech giants that own interest or sit on the board of OpenAI… Smells like #techbro spirit. 🦋 Staying on Bluesky 🦋

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"OpenAI is building a social network..." www.theverge.com/openai/64813... ...to record, plagiarise, and exploit every word you write, every image you post, every sound you make. Hard pass.

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Congresswoman AOC says the orange felon to look in the mirror when he talks about rapists and criminals. Hell yes, preach that damn truth. 🔥👏

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The House of Representatives just passed the SAVE Act, a bill that could block millions of American citizens from voting. Here's what you need to know from @gbedekovics.bsky.social:

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Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.

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Fascism is when a leader uses the power of the state to control or coerce private institutions—like Trump has tried to do with universities and private companies such as Apple. His attempts to dictate what schools can teach or how businesses should operate are textbook authoritarianism. Harvard

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Crockett: This is not what we should be doing. I don’t even know why we’re fighting with Greenland. We’re fighting with Greenland, Canada, and Mexico—yet we’re in love with Putin?!

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[The arrested Harrisburg man] said he was “angry with the governor and would have beaten him with a hammer if confronted, according to an affidavit filed early Monday.” He has since been charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, terrorism and other charges. www.cnn.com/2025/04/14/u...

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60 Minutes Interview: “I believe, sadly, Russian narratives are prevailing in the U.S.,” Zelenskyy said.”

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Should FCC censor in chief Brendan Carr take up POTUS's latest call to punish CBS "60 Minutes" for doing journalism, he'd be doing the bidding of Vladimir Putin as much as for Donald Trump. Here's the episode in question. Judge for yourself: www.cbsnews.com/60-minutes/

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Within minutes of this Zelenskyy interview being aired on 60 Minutes, Trump was threatening a billion dollar lawsuit against Paramount, 60 Minutes and CBS. By, bye, First Amendment!

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🚨 NEW: These are photos from Pennsylvania @GovernorShapiro’s home after police say an arsonist set it on fire while the Governor and his family were sleeping around 2 a.m. Cody Balmer of Harrisburg was arrested. Charges expected: attempted murder & terrorism. Trump and his administration? Silent.

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What a night! Bring the message everywhere.

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AOC: That is the story that Republicans tell—not mine, but all of ours—when they say a waitress or a working person is unqualified to serve in Congress. But the truth is, many of us are far more qualified to understand what real life is actually like than any of them ever will be.

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Strong moment from AOC’s speech in Utah

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I've seen your comments online, and I've talked to you out on the road, on our main streets, and at the grocery store. I know people are worried and scared right now. But you are not powerless. Each of us has a responsibility to do our part. Your voice matters — and we need you to speak up.

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@sanders.senate.gov delivers speech at #Coachella youtu.be/rRaCL-IEShA

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Grateful that @governor.pa.gov and his family are safe after an apparent act of arson at his residence. Acts of violence have no place in our politics. Those responsible should be held accountable.

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Wishing those who observe a peaceful, joyous, and meaningful Passover.

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My statement on the arson attack targeting Governor Josh Shapiro and his family during Passover.

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Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.

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Political violence has no place in our democracy. I’m grateful Governor Shapiro and his family are safe—and deeply thankful to the first responders who acted quickly. We must stand united against threats to public servants and their families. We’re not going away. www.npr.org/2025/04/13/n...

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I’m grateful the Shapiro family is safe. It’s despicable for this to happen as the Jewish community is celebrating Passover. Political violence has no place in our country.

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Breaking News: Pennsylvania authorities have arrested a 38-year-old man who they said had set fire to the official residence of Gov. Josh Shapiro.

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