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Washington state waters down child abuse law after pressure from Trump administration Following lawsuits from the DOJ and local bishops, Washington will no longer require faith leaders to report child abuse admissions made during confession.

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Washington state waters down child abuse law after pressure from Trump administration www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

I recently sat down with three leaders who are part of the @obamafoundation.bsky.social's alumni network to hear more about their work to strengthen democracy in Hungary and Poland. They’re an example for us all. Take a look:

The cruelty is the point

The house just extended their vacation!

Cartoon by John Deering.

Today, I signed a series of bills that close gaps in maternal and prenatal care, improve health outcomes and access to child care resources, and protect vulnerable women.

Women in California deserve the services and resources they need to live full, self-determined lives.

Schatz: They’re stopping wind and solar because this guy has some very strange ideas about the energy mix. And it’s consistent with the rest of his political and economic philosophy — if there’s less of everything, it gives him more authority to dole out favors

Grab the popcorn.

They are keeping congress out of office until October 20. No Kings is October 18. I believe they are gearing up to declare insurrection act and martial law, taking away our right to assemble. I hope I’m wrong. 😑

Love it and so clever

Cover of the classic children's book Frog And Toad Are Friends. Drawing of Toad, a brown toad, sitting on a bench, dressed in a green jacket and slacks. He is reading a book to his friend Frog, a green frog dressed in a brown jacket and slacks. They are surrounded by green plants and mushrooms. There is a silver Caldecott Medal in the corner. Text has been altered from original. It reads Fiftieth Anniversary Frog and Toad Are Antifa by Arnold Lobel Commemorative Edition

hell yeah

We took the freedom of speech away

Hey MAGA. If you're not happy regarding the peace price - read Nobel's will. That will set the premises for the price. Read it - there is no hidden agenda.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Today in History: October 9, Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize 1963: Vajont Dam mega-tsunami 1967: Che Guevara executed in Bolivia 2012: Jerry Sandusky sentenced

apnews.com/today-in-his...

@WinterPolitics1 The Oregon national guard general says if the Oregon National guard were to be deployed they would be instructed under his leadership to protect the protesters not ICE. And a photo of the Oregon National Guard General

YES! MORE OF THIS! Thank you Brigadier General Alan R. Gronewold from Oregon’s National Guard 🙏

Source: www.oregonlive.com/politics/202...

#Oregon #Portland #50501Movement

I can’t believe I have to say this, but historically, masked men who kidnap families in the middle of the night are usually not the good guys.

Michigan Avenue right now.

Today, Senator Kaine and I will force the Senate to vote on the administration’s decision to blow up ships in the Caribbean.

If a president can unilaterally put people or groups on a list and kill them, there is no meaningful limit to his use of force.

By all means, indict Jack Smith on bullshit allegations and give him the trial that SCOTUS denied him.

Poke the bear, Donnie. See what happens.

This strikes me as pretty bad

I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.

It seems clear—I think to everyone, now—that a false and illegal invocation of the Insurrection Act is coming before the end of the year. Media outlets should be telling us how they will prepare for this potential Treason. State governments should be telling us. Activists should be developing plans.

Love this. Superbly done. Please send this far and wide. @donwinslow.bsky.social

“That’s what happens when school boards get taken over by Crichton fundamentalists.” Andre Ferguson, Cupcake Filler

Stephen King Most Banned Author In U.S. Schools
https://theonion.com/stephen-king-most-banned-author-in-u-s-schools/

American politics

History repeats.