When this happens Uggi usually cuts our morning walk short, and tries to swing back quickly to try again. And today, luck was on his side.

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Oh, he's a for-real psychopath.

Acyn@acyn.bsky.social · 20h ago

Max Miller: When I was reported for child abuse, for my daughter, for a broken collarbone, my daughter was in my ex-wife's care 9 out of the last 11 days, and she took her to the emergency room, which is a contempt violation from our shared parenting plan

Reposting this without the quote that belittles Black Voters. Cute.

This is the same racist bullshit article TNR got rightly dragged for earlier. Emma Janssen has no idea how well-informed Black voters are in the US and she clearly says so. No, this smart, leading bloc—which did not have to be told about the danger of Donald Trump—is not "just following leaders."

Black voters are the most educated and INTELLIGENT voters in the country. That is why we didnt vote for Trump in ANY ELECTION! We battled to get EVERYBODY the right to vote so we don’t throw our votes away on bullshit candidates with the political instincts of a colonized gnat.

I mean, fuck, the DSA and progressives took Democrats' platform ideas and the ideas of Black legislators without acknowledgement, just like white ppl did with rock music and every other goddamned thing we steal. It's outrageous to say Black people WHO WROTE THESE POLICIES did not understand them.

The ACA enabled *millions* of Americans, of all ages including infants and children, to obtain health care when we couldn't get it previously. If that was bad because it didn't have everything we wanted, you just don't care about anyone's needless suffering and dying. Like a Republican.

capitolhunters@capitolhunters.bsky.social · yesterday

As the Michigan primaries unfold, Charlotte Alter, who interviewed Abdul El-Sayed in 2018, provides an unsettling picture of him, saying he can't work with others, doesn't care if Dems lose, thinks Obama's passing the ACA was bad, and sees himself as a stern surgeon inflicting pain on Americans. 1/

Senator, if Congressional Republicans banded together against the president, you could literally *remove* him. That might count as reining him in. I'm just saying.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Cornyn: "There's nothing we could do to rein in the president"

@rejectednytwords.bsky.social HOYDEN not in word list and this one is sad It's fallen out of use to a great extent, but I wouldn't say it's obsolete, and it's such a great word!

Get into The Pool (2018) with #FrightClub Tuesday at 10 PM ET for another #CrocBlock night. Available on Shudder and Tubi. All are welcome! You won't need your floaties for this lesson.

NEW: I just introduced a bill that would crack down on Trump’s new $100,000/month fast feed of his market-moving Truth Social posts. We must stand up against his rampant corruption.

The real tariffs were the stock market manipulations they made along the way

The kids are out here getting looks mogged when they could be getting books mogged, is what I’m saying

Today we filed a brief on behalf of the DNC, DSCC, DCCC, DGA, Leader Schumer, and Leader Jeffries in the Supreme Court. We are supporting the stay entered by the lower court against Trump's second anti-voting Executive Order. www.democracydocket.com/cases/trump-...

Instead of responding to the “liberal bubble” question by saying they want to be more than politics, it would be nice if they noted that their technology allowed people who were harassed off of X to establish a stable social media presence. At least their tech focus is positive.

I'm a little surprised how much of a stir this is causing. It's pretty much the least surprising thing, considering who's doing it. Always On Camera has been in the business of running down Democrats and enabling Republicans since she was first recruited by Bernie's folks. She's just like Tulsi.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez@ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 2d ago

There is pervasive corruption across our healthcare and agricultural systems that defy party lines. I meet with MAHA activists because a lot of their concerns are bipartisan issues that major corporations paint as partisan. The fight isn't left and right, it's top and bottom.

Yesterday's temperature topped 105° in Fresno. "Carlos" and team were working in the watermelons. "Our team is paid piece rate. The more boxes we fill the more we make. The person closest to the truck has the hardest job so we switch off. This is exhausting work." #WeFeedYou

> Rudy deserves a lot of credit for taking those early risks when it was much harder to build and being the first to prove that it can be done, but it’s getting easier and easier. We are seeing more and more BlueSky and BlackSky-style networks pop up pretty often Shoutout the Original Risk Takers™️

The Verge@theverge.com · 2d ago

CEO Toni Schneider on protocols, community, and control. www.theverge.com/podcast/9743...

For someone so proud of the social media side's user moderation tools, which legitimately are good, Mr. Schneider seems super unclear on the concept of "self-selection."

The Verge@theverge.com · 2d ago

Bluesky's new CEO Toni Schneider on the platform's reputation for being a liberal bubble: "Yes, we definitely want that to change. It is already changing. It certainly wasn’t designed to attract one specific group of people."

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Tart@tartyy.bsky.social · 4d ago

I used everything to get my daughter, our cat and I a place after being homeless for a little over a month. I urgently need help with cat supplies. Please , if you can help with any amount it would be a lifesaver! #MABOOST #solidarity #HELPFOLKSLIVE #URGENTNEED Vnmo: @tairtair Paypl: @tartyy

“These magnificent cottonwoods survived centuries, nourishing wildlife through floods and drought, only to be bulldozed for the Trump admin’s disastrous #borderwall. The San Rafael Valley is one of the most biologically rich landscapes in North America." @peccarynotpig.bsky.social #Arizona

Activists climb rare Arizona cottonwood to shield it from Trump border wall construction

Activists are protesting the construction pathway for President Trump’s border wall in Arizona because it would require the removal of an ancient cottonwood tree.  A demonstrator was arrested on We…

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Zydin (wearing a fly mask in the video) is a retired Detroit police horseneeded a quieter life after wood was abscessed out of his leg a few years ago. Now he enjoys sanctuary life … we appreciate everyone’s support and shares as push toward the $10k milestone! Go team bluesky! 🦋

Took a look at the primary ballot for CT August 11 We're only voting for governor No ballot questions, no other offices I'm happy to do it! Lamont's doing a fine job and he deserves the support. I'm just a little disappointed. 😄

Trump is starting to give out tariff refunds: Amazon - $600M Apple - $2.2B Ford - $1.3B GM - $500M Nike - $1B Where are the refunds for the American families forced to pay more? You deserve your money back. www.newsweek.com/tariff-refun...

Tariff refunds split companies as consumers demand share of $166B

Some firms say they will share a portion of the rebate from the Supreme Court striking down Trump's tariffs earlier this year.

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MAGA Republicans would rather face my opponent in November – Mike Rogers said it himself.

Nugget wishes it to be know that he is withdrawing his support for Gianni Infantino.

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