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Democratic Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson speaks on the possibility of American military boots on the ground in Venezuela.

Democrats slam the occupation of Venezuela. I caught up with Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson youtu.be/9Iyrdgsw08w

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Trump’s attacks on women journalists are ramping up. MS Now contributor @aprildryan.bsky.social says his attacks can be dangerous for reporters. "I've had the bomb squad at my house". Trump's niece @maryltrump.bsky.social adds, "he's feeling more & more comfortable being his worst self." #VELSHI

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Please join my friend @cfcolemanjr.bsky.social on ‘Velshi’ 10a-1p w/ David Rohde Mary McCord Fmr. US Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor @aprildryan.bsky.social @jimacosta.bsky.social Akhil Reed Amar @allenorr.bsky.social @marioarizabaez.bsky.social @asharangappa.bsky.social #Velshi 1/2

‘Targeted’ Shooting of Two National Guardsmen Blocks From the White House BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — According to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, two National Guard members were “targeted” by an alleged lone suspect in front o ... blackpressusa.com?p=1130714 #BlackSky

I’m sick of this name-calling of journalists. Consider the source. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

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On The Tea, @aprildryan.bsky.social spoke with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson about the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson—a towering civil rights icon whose work in Chicago and across the country helped advance the Black liberation movement. Our thoughts are with his family during this time.

He really does find a new low each day, somehow.

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In @timdickinson.bsky.social first exclusive with The Contrarian, he sits down with Rep. Elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) to discuss everything from her deliberately delayed swear-in to the Epstein files. An absolute must watch! https://contrarian.substack.com/p/the-50-day-swear-in-rep-elect-grijalva

ICYMI: the amazing Race in America Panel last night www.youtube.com/live/AsTlUTr...

I will be going live with @katiephang.bsky.social and @aprildryan.bsky.social at 830ET at @contrariannews.org .. on our substack

Today is Election Day! Have you voted yet? Join us tonight for a special Election Day livestream with Jen Rubin, @aprildryan.bsky.social & @katiephang.bsky.social! We’ll discuss the stakes of key elections across the country— You won’t want to miss it. Watch LIVE at 8:30pm ET on Substack

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lt is 10 years of this @politicsprose Race in America, Black authors conversations. I'm honored to be its host for a decade. Come out for this powerhouse conversation and Politics and Prose on Connecticut Ave., November 10th see you there! politics-prose.com/race-in-amer...

A mother killed for protecting her kids while Black. "The Perfect Neighbor" is a devastating indictment of Stand Your Ground laws.

🚨 ONE HOUR until Jen Rubin & Norm Eisen go live at 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT for a special No Kings Day program with @hcrichardson.bsky.social @timdickinson.bsky.social @katiephang.bsky.social @aprildryan.bsky.social + many more! https://contrarian.substack.com/p/no-kings-day-live-1018

"If you look across the globe, [...] we now have far fewer tools to help the most vulnerable, and in particular children," Quirk tells @aprildryan.bsky.social. "We're seeing deadly impacts for children across all of the areas where we work, from nutrition to disease prevention."