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Pedocon Theory remains undefeated
Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso, suspended after his arrest on allegations he molested a young child, said he still “intend[s] to win” the November election.
And the Palm Beach County Republican Party endorsed him today.
Via @miamiherald.com
And the Palm Beach County Republican Party endorsed him today.
Via @miamiherald.com
Palm Beach County GOP endorses candidate accused of child sex abuse
Suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso said he has not abandoned his campaign, nor has the local Republican Party abandoned him, even after his arrest on child sex abuse charges.
www.sun-sentinel.com
October 6, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Pedocon Theory remains undefeated
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Judge Gary Brown, a Trump appointee in New York, rebukes ICE for arresting two people erroneously — including a U.S. citizen — and later claiming "mistaken identity."
"ICE agents falsified official records," he says. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"ICE agents falsified official records," he says. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 5, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Judge Gary Brown, a Trump appointee in New York, rebukes ICE for arresting two people erroneously — including a U.S. citizen — and later claiming "mistaken identity."
"ICE agents falsified official records," he says. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"ICE agents falsified official records," he says. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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In the next Congress, if Democrats obtain a majority in both chambers, they should have a dedicated Supreme Court Week where the different committees mark up bills in their respective jurisdiction aimed at overturning the most egregious Roberts Court decisions.
October 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
In the next Congress, if Democrats obtain a majority in both chambers, they should have a dedicated Supreme Court Week where the different committees mark up bills in their respective jurisdiction aimed at overturning the most egregious Roberts Court decisions.
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There is more to drop on this story. What the Times does not mention is that Salus, the company that got an almost $1 billion no bid contract was also telling other contractors it could secure them govt contracts - if they were willing to hand tens of millions to her boyfriend, Corey Lewandowski.
October 5, 2026 at 1:25 PM
There is more to drop on this story. What the Times does not mention is that Salus, the company that got an almost $1 billion no bid contract was also telling other contractors it could secure them govt contracts - if they were willing to hand tens of millions to her boyfriend, Corey Lewandowski.
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The white evangelical movement split in the 1970s so those who hated civil rights, especially for women, could boost right-wing Republicans. Talarico is reclaiming the movement for the others, and it is a very different thing indeed. Jimmy Carter v. Jerry Falwell.
@meidastouch.com
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
This is so powerful from James Talarico. This man doesn't need to have memes of himself dressed up like Jesus, he has him in his heart.
youtube.com/shorts/WJ02N...
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
This is so powerful from James Talarico. This man doesn't need to have memes of himself dressed up like Jesus, he has him in his heart.
youtube.com/shorts/WJ02N...
James Talarico: “show me how you treat other people, and I will tell you what you believe.”
YouTube video by James Talarico
youtube.com
October 5, 2026 at 2:34 PM
The white evangelical movement split in the 1970s so those who hated civil rights, especially for women, could boost right-wing Republicans. Talarico is reclaiming the movement for the others, and it is a very different thing indeed. Jimmy Carter v. Jerry Falwell.
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NEW: Nearly 150,000 California mail ballots were thrown out in June's primary — most for arriving too late.
Midterm voting starts TODAY. Don't let your ballot be next. Mail it by Oct. 27 or use a drop-off location.
Here's what you need to know:
Midterm voting starts TODAY. Don't let your ballot be next. Mail it by Oct. 27 or use a drop-off location.
Here's what you need to know:
California early voting starts today. Here’s what you need to know
Californians are voting amid an unusually turbulent fight over how ballots are cast, delivered, counted and protected.
www.democracydocket.com
October 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
NEW: Nearly 150,000 California mail ballots were thrown out in June's primary — most for arriving too late.
Midterm voting starts TODAY. Don't let your ballot be next. Mail it by Oct. 27 or use a drop-off location.
Here's what you need to know:
Midterm voting starts TODAY. Don't let your ballot be next. Mail it by Oct. 27 or use a drop-off location.
Here's what you need to know:
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The American president is doing everything he can to aide and go into business with a country waging hybrid war on NATO allies. Impeach him for that.
"Russia is waging a shadow war against us."-Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service President Jäger
"This undeclared war cannot be described using conventional military or legal categories.We’re not in a state of defense,yet we’re still under attack -that’s precisely what a shadow war is,"he said
"This undeclared war cannot be described using conventional military or legal categories.We’re not in a state of defense,yet we’re still under attack -that’s precisely what a shadow war is,"he said
October 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
The American president is doing everything he can to aide and go into business with a country waging hybrid war on NATO allies. Impeach him for that.
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WTAF
October 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
WTAF
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NEW: Trump said he was impressed by the speed of Brazil's election results in a social media post on Sunday.
Brazil uses electronic voting machines and no paper ballots. If America conducted elections that way, Trump would be calling the results fraudulent.
Brazil uses electronic voting machines and no paper ballots. If America conducted elections that way, Trump would be calling the results fraudulent.
Trump praised the speed of Brazil’s elections. They’re actually his nightmare
Trump praised Brazil’s elections in a Truth Social post late Tuesday, despite the country using electronic voting machines.
www.democracydocket.com
October 5, 2026 at 6:15 PM
NEW: Trump said he was impressed by the speed of Brazil's election results in a social media post on Sunday.
Brazil uses electronic voting machines and no paper ballots. If America conducted elections that way, Trump would be calling the results fraudulent.
Brazil uses electronic voting machines and no paper ballots. If America conducted elections that way, Trump would be calling the results fraudulent.
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Job creation numbers:
"The blue columns point to Biden’s presidency, while the red columns point to Trump’s..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
"The blue columns point to Biden’s presidency, while the red columns point to Trump’s..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
October 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Job creation numbers:
"The blue columns point to Biden’s presidency, while the red columns point to Trump’s..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
"The blue columns point to Biden’s presidency, while the red columns point to Trump’s..."
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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"Among the first to appear before the judge was Angel, a 13-year-old. He had no attorney. “Would you like to request voluntary departure, or should I issue a removal order?” the judge asked “I don’t know,” Angel said, bursting into tears: “I have no one. I have nothing.”
www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
Inside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges | CNN Politics
Migrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation.
www.cnn.com
October 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
"Among the first to appear before the judge was Angel, a 13-year-old. He had no attorney. “Would you like to request voluntary departure, or should I issue a removal order?” the judge asked “I don’t know,” Angel said, bursting into tears: “I have no one. I have nothing.”
www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
www.cnn.com/2026/09/28/p...
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We murdered four more people in a boat today
October 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
We murdered four more people in a boat today
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The Trump administration is carrying out wide-scale family separations, far more than in the first Trump term. @caitlindickerson.bsky.social reports. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSXN...
A ‘MASSIVE CRISIS IS UNFOLDING’: The hidden family separations happening under Trump’s second term
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
October 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
The Trump administration is carrying out wide-scale family separations, far more than in the first Trump term. @caitlindickerson.bsky.social reports. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSXN...
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What a lie. Some of these people are being imprisoned indefinitely in squalid condition in African prisons. Others report being beaten and arbitrarily deported in violation of international law back to their home countries, where they face persecution or torture.
October 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
What a lie. Some of these people are being imprisoned indefinitely in squalid condition in African prisons. Others report being beaten and arbitrarily deported in violation of international law back to their home countries, where they face persecution or torture.
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Ineligible votes are exceedingly rare, yet treated as a grave threat to our elections.
But when far more ballots from eligible voters get rejected over technicalities, nobody bats an eye.
And the imbalance works to Trump's advantage: https://demdock.com/4zfOYLe
But when far more ballots from eligible voters get rejected over technicalities, nobody bats an eye.
And the imbalance works to Trump's advantage: https://demdock.com/4zfOYLe
October 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Ineligible votes are exceedingly rare, yet treated as a grave threat to our elections.
But when far more ballots from eligible voters get rejected over technicalities, nobody bats an eye.
And the imbalance works to Trump's advantage: https://demdock.com/4zfOYLe
But when far more ballots from eligible voters get rejected over technicalities, nobody bats an eye.
And the imbalance works to Trump's advantage: https://demdock.com/4zfOYLe
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"Asked how OPM arrived at the 40% figure...." How, indeed. Republicans love to set these arbitrary caps -- see also regulatory budgeting -- because they are good for bumper stickers. But they bear no resemblance to reality.
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
OPM sets 40% cap on high performance ratings for federal employees - Federal News Network
The new limit is “a ceiling, not a target,” OPM said, adding that a smaller pool of high-performing employees should mean bigger bonuses for those at the top.
federalnewsnetwork.com
October 3, 2026 at 6:04 PM
"Asked how OPM arrived at the 40% figure...." How, indeed. Republicans love to set these arbitrary caps -- see also regulatory budgeting -- because they are good for bumper stickers. But they bear no resemblance to reality.
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...
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Sometimes, I think they take the photo knowing the appropriate story will find it when the time is right.
Was Padres’ Ty France denied game-winning home run by Brewers’ home park?
Ty France hit a ball off the roof of American Family Field in Milwaukee, potentially costing the Padres a home run
www.thebiglead.com
October 4, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Sometimes, I think they take the photo knowing the appropriate story will find it when the time is right.
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that hit had a launch angle of 49 degrees and exit velocity of 105mph and in the statcast era that has never once resulted in a home run
Exit Velocity: 105 MPH, Launch Angle: 49°
BA: .037 1B%: 0.0 2B%: 3.7 3B%: 0.0 HR %: 0.0
Exit Velocity: 105 MPH, Launch Angle: 49°
BA: .037 1B%: 0.0 2B%: 3.7 3B%: 0.0 HR %: 0.0
October 4, 2026 at 4:10 AM
that hit had a launch angle of 49 degrees and exit velocity of 105mph and in the statcast era that has never once resulted in a home run
Exit Velocity: 105 MPH, Launch Angle: 49°
BA: .037 1B%: 0.0 2B%: 3.7 3B%: 0.0 HR %: 0.0
Exit Velocity: 105 MPH, Launch Angle: 49°
BA: .037 1B%: 0.0 2B%: 3.7 3B%: 0.0 HR %: 0.0
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Community Notes for the win here, Megyn Kelly. 👌
October 3, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Community Notes for the win here, Megyn Kelly. 👌
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Historians: What the fuck are you talking about, you insane clown?
GOP lawmaker: Nixon was ‘couped out of office,’ ‘framed’ during Watergate
Rep. Riley Moore (R-W.Va.) said Thursday that former President Nixon was “absolutely couped out of office” and added that he was “framed” during the infamous Watergate scandal. “We now know more ab…
thehill.com
October 3, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Historians: What the fuck are you talking about, you insane clown?
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If the lessons Democrats (& democrats) draw from DOGE is “right idea, wrong implementation,” we are doomed. Everyone involved in the unprecedented crime that was DOGE needs to go to jail forever, & Democrats need to rebuild all of the programs & agencies first, not do digital management consulting 🤦♂️
DOGE overhauled the federal workforce and slashed government spending — moves that inspired nationwide protests and lawsuits. The backlash has given Democrats nationally an opportunity to reclaim the government efficiency mantle.
Democrats Are Plotting Government Efficiency in a Post-DOGE World
Rising stars in the Democratic Party are promoting their tech modernization teams in a post-DOGE political landscape.
www.washingtonsun.com
October 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
If the lessons Democrats (& democrats) draw from DOGE is “right idea, wrong implementation,” we are doomed. Everyone involved in the unprecedented crime that was DOGE needs to go to jail forever, & Democrats need to rebuild all of the programs & agencies first, not do digital management consulting 🤦♂️
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I thought this was really nicely done, although also this particular '60s art look, if not this particular esoteric style, is near and dear to me because I feel like I saw it everywhere when I was a kid. Including at Dodger Stadium, apparently. lamaterial.com/p/dodger-sta...
The Mystery of Dodger Stadium’s Concrete Murals, Solved
Hidden in plain sight, Dodger Stadium’s concrete murals have puzzled fans for decades. Here is the true story of the midcentury artists who created them.
lamaterial.com
October 3, 2026 at 5:56 PM
I thought this was really nicely done, although also this particular '60s art look, if not this particular esoteric style, is near and dear to me because I feel like I saw it everywhere when I was a kid. Including at Dodger Stadium, apparently. lamaterial.com/p/dodger-sta...
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The Real Battle of the MLB Playoffs: Does Baseball Need a Salary Cap?
MLB wants to curb the Dodgers’ spending in the name of competitive balance. This October, the Brewers and Rays are trying to show that the little guy can still win it all
www.wsj.com/sports/baseb...
MLB wants to curb the Dodgers’ spending in the name of competitive balance. This October, the Brewers and Rays are trying to show that the little guy can still win it all
www.wsj.com/sports/baseb...
The Real Battle of the MLB Playoffs: Does Baseball Need a Salary Cap?
MLB wants to curb the Dodgers’ spending in the name of competitive balance. This October, the Brewers and Rays are trying to show that the little guy can still win it all.
www.wsj.com
October 3, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Ah so this is what's going to make me very angry today
Effort to save California's iconic Joshua trees scrapped after Trump administration blocks funding
Effort to save California's iconic Joshua trees scrapped after Trump administration blocks funding
A slate of projects aimed at preserving the future of California's iconic Joshua tree in has been scrapped after the Trump administration blocked more than $25 million in funding for national parks this year.
www.latimes.com
October 3, 2026 at 8:54 PM
Ah so this is what's going to make me very angry today