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@lukemessina.bsky.social
I just want people to be who they are, in a safe world.
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Ask Your Legislators to Fix Tier 6 in the State Budget!. Write one here: act.aflcio.org/letters/fixt...
Ask Your Legislators to Fix Tier 6 in the State Budget!
On March 8th, union members from every corner of New York State joined together at MVP Arena in Albany to ask the Governor and Legislature to Fix Tier 6. The fight to Fix Tier 6 is about fairness, eq...
act.aflcio.org
March 8, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Ask Your Legislators to Fix Tier 6 in the State Budget!. Write one here: act.aflcio.org/letters/fixt...
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A bill moving in Florida would mandate “Judea and Samaria” replace “West Bank”, the internationally-recognized term, in new instructional and library materials in public schools and in any materials prepared by state institutions, including universities and colleges. pen.org/press-releas...
Florida Lawmakers Urged to Reject Ban on Term “West Bank” in Public School and College Materials
Florida legislators are moving quickly to pass alarming new legislation that would prohibit use of the term “West Bank” in K-12 public schools and state agencies, including public universities and col...
pen.org
February 3, 2026 at 10:54 PM
A bill moving in Florida would mandate “Judea and Samaria” replace “West Bank”, the internationally-recognized term, in new instructional and library materials in public schools and in any materials prepared by state institutions, including universities and colleges. pen.org/press-releas...
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As part of Donald Trump’s revenge tour, his administration is illegally withholding Gateway Tunnel funding, risking thousands of jobs and jeopardizing America’s most critical infrastructure project.
We’ll see them in court.
We’ll see them in court.
New York sues Trump administration over funding freeze for Hudson River tunnels
The administration put a hold on the funding in September.
ny1.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:09 PM
As part of Donald Trump’s revenge tour, his administration is illegally withholding Gateway Tunnel funding, risking thousands of jobs and jeopardizing America’s most critical infrastructure project.
We’ll see them in court.
We’ll see them in court.
Cardinal Tobin: Pray, mourn and say 'no' to ICE funding www.ncronline.org/news/cardina...
Cardinal Tobin: Pray, mourn and say 'no' to ICE funding
In a reflection delivered during an online interfaith prayer service hosted by Faith in Action, Tobin employed some of the strongest language yet by a U.S. cardinal to condemn the Trump administration...
www.ncronline.org
January 27, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Cardinal Tobin: Pray, mourn and say 'no' to ICE funding www.ncronline.org/news/cardina...
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Dolan can now "officially" be Mar-a-Lagos new Cardinal
December 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Dolan can now "officially" be Mar-a-Lagos new Cardinal
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NEW: In an historic pick, Pope Leo XIV will appoint Bishop Ron Hicks — a protégé of progressive Cardinal Blase Cupich — as the next Archbishop of New York.
He replaces the retiring Cardinal Dolan, who recently faced criticism for calling Charlie Kirk a “modern-day St. Paul.”
He replaces the retiring Cardinal Dolan, who recently faced criticism for calling Charlie Kirk a “modern-day St. Paul.”
Leo’s Chicago “Trifecta”: Cupich Protégé Tapped to Lead New York
Pope Leo XIV is set to appoint Bishop Ronald A. Hicks — a protégé of Chicago’s progressive Cardinal Blase Cupich — as the 11th Archbishop of New York, succeeding Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
www.thelettersfromleo.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:04 AM
NEW: In an historic pick, Pope Leo XIV will appoint Bishop Ron Hicks — a protégé of progressive Cardinal Blase Cupich — as the next Archbishop of New York.
He replaces the retiring Cardinal Dolan, who recently faced criticism for calling Charlie Kirk a “modern-day St. Paul.”
He replaces the retiring Cardinal Dolan, who recently faced criticism for calling Charlie Kirk a “modern-day St. Paul.”
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The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
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Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
November 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Thou shalt not pretend that you're at war with drug traffickers while pardoning drug traffickers.
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Democrats "don’t have to mimic the class bully. They just need to grow more comfortable in their own skin." lnk.thebulwark.com/4p5YcFc
Why Are Democrats Teasing Homophobia in New Attacks on MAGA?
The strategy demeans an important constituency of the party without providing an obvious political gain.
lnk.thebulwark.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Democrats "don’t have to mimic the class bully. They just need to grow more comfortable in their own skin." lnk.thebulwark.com/4p5YcFc
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the closest world series in history
November 3, 2025 at 12:39 AM
the closest world series in history
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Solidarity is the only way
October 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Solidarity is the only way
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“[Big Tech] should serve the needs of the people, not the other way around.”
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social why Big Tech monopolies like Meta and Amazon should be broken up.
Watch the full conversation:
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Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social why Big Tech monopolies like Meta and Amazon should be broken up.
Watch the full conversation:
zeteo.com/p/keith-elli...
September 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
“[Big Tech] should serve the needs of the people, not the other way around.”
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social why Big Tech monopolies like Meta and Amazon should be broken up.
Watch the full conversation:
zeteo.com/p/keith-elli...
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison tells @mehdirhasan.bsky.social why Big Tech monopolies like Meta and Amazon should be broken up.
Watch the full conversation:
zeteo.com/p/keith-elli...
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Oh my god, Trump actually got the NRA to come out to defend trans people owning a gun.
September 5, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Oh my god, Trump actually got the NRA to come out to defend trans people owning a gun.
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Our civilization, slamming into a wall.
September 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Our civilization, slamming into a wall.
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I remember meeting with @schumer.senate.gov and other local club leaders earlier this year about a potential shutdown, and one of the primary reasons he opposed the idea was because it would kneecap the ability of the courts to issue injunctions against the administration.
lol. lmao even.
lol. lmao even.
BREAKING: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court limits federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions. The ruling deals a significant blow to those challenging the extreme measures taken by the Trump administration. More to come.
SCOTUS Limits Federal Judges’ Ability to Block Executive Actions Nationwide
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
June 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
I remember meeting with @schumer.senate.gov and other local club leaders earlier this year about a potential shutdown, and one of the primary reasons he opposed the idea was because it would kneecap the ability of the courts to issue injunctions against the administration.
lol. lmao even.
lol. lmao even.
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Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection
Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection
Pontiff, 88, already in hospital when latest diagnosis made, as Vatican confirms medical situation is ‘complex’
Pope Francis has been diagnosed with double pneumonia after further tests showed a continuing “complex” medical situation, the Vatican said in…
www.theguardian.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Pope Francis has double pneumonia on top of earlier respiratory tract infection
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I’m about to lecture on Watergate and I feel, for the first time, that I have to explain to students why it was such a scandal.
“No, people thought the president wasn’t a king. Even Republicans! Honest!”
“No, people thought the president wasn’t a king. Even Republicans! Honest!”
December 2, 2024 at 3:30 PM
I’m about to lecture on Watergate and I feel, for the first time, that I have to explain to students why it was such a scandal.
“No, people thought the president wasn’t a king. Even Republicans! Honest!”
“No, people thought the president wasn’t a king. Even Republicans! Honest!”
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The Cenk bad take is just so profound and thorough. I need to vent.
> My mortal enemy is the establishment. And they have been defeated!
In which "the establishment" excludes the richest man in the world, Silicon Valley oligarchs, private prisons, private armies, and the corporate elite.
> My mortal enemy is the establishment. And they have been defeated!
In which "the establishment" excludes the richest man in the world, Silicon Valley oligarchs, private prisons, private armies, and the corporate elite.
November 30, 2024 at 9:48 PM
The Cenk bad take is just so profound and thorough. I need to vent.
> My mortal enemy is the establishment. And they have been defeated!
In which "the establishment" excludes the richest man in the world, Silicon Valley oligarchs, private prisons, private armies, and the corporate elite.
> My mortal enemy is the establishment. And they have been defeated!
In which "the establishment" excludes the richest man in the world, Silicon Valley oligarchs, private prisons, private armies, and the corporate elite.
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big day coming up for people who like dinner
November 25, 2024 at 5:24 PM
big day coming up for people who like dinner
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Democrats did fraud but accidentally forgot to use it for Kamala Harris.
November 20, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Democrats did fraud but accidentally forgot to use it for Kamala Harris.
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AOC comes out swinging against a Nancy Mace for targeting Sarah McBride.
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
November 21, 2024 at 2:48 AM
AOC comes out swinging against a Nancy Mace for targeting Sarah McBride.
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
"They're doing this so that Nancy Mace can ... fundraise off an email. They're not doing this to protect people. They're endangering women, they're endangering girls of all kinds. And everybody should reject it. It's gross."
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There’s no job I’m afraid to lose if it requires me to degrade anyone.
If that’s a defining issue for a voter, there will be a different candidate.
We have a bathroom in my office that anybody is welcome to use, including Representative-elect Sarah McBride.
If that’s a defining issue for a voter, there will be a different candidate.
We have a bathroom in my office that anybody is welcome to use, including Representative-elect Sarah McBride.
November 20, 2024 at 7:25 PM
There’s no job I’m afraid to lose if it requires me to degrade anyone.
If that’s a defining issue for a voter, there will be a different candidate.
We have a bathroom in my office that anybody is welcome to use, including Representative-elect Sarah McBride.
If that’s a defining issue for a voter, there will be a different candidate.
We have a bathroom in my office that anybody is welcome to use, including Representative-elect Sarah McBride.
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Never obey in advance.
‘Morning Joe’ meeting with Trump was driven by fears of retribution from incoming administration, sources say | CNN Business
According to two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, Scarborough and Brzezinski were credibly concerned that they could face governmental and legal harassment from the incoming Trump administ...
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November 19, 2024 at 2:23 PM
Never obey in advance.