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Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 42m

Someone has to say it.

Correction: someone White has to start saying it. Maybe others will join in.

Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 44m

Wonder if they’ve embedded the facial analytics software to determine the reactions of everyone who watched it?

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Ask Parnas Sr. Or perhaps G2 Analytics.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 3h

NEW: Pentagon officials are forcing staff to watch Pete Hegseth's "Warrior" speech he forced generals to listen to.

Officials are even "testing" staff to see if they watched — and are threatening consequences if they lie about watching it or if they mock it, sources tell @swin24.bsky.social and I.

The Pentagon Is Ordering Staff to Watch Hegseth’s ‘MAGA Garbage’ Speech… Or Else

Defense Department sources tell Zeteo that staff have been warned that if they don’t watch or read the speech, or if they speak negatively of it, they could face severe consequences.

zeteo.com

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Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 46m

That’s freaking hilarious. 😆🤣

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Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 4h

Our country is based on racism. Yeah, there’s a lot of “Nazi” rhetoric out here, but BLUF is that white people did this, white people must fix it.

“JUSTICE” — is JUST US, fixing this.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 12h

🚨ATTN FEDS!🚨

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has sued over firings on 10/10

CDC, join our local (AFGE2883) to support and get represented: www.afge2883ga.org. See below for RIF guidance & resources

Other feds, check if AFGE covers your agency: www.afge.org/about-us/age...

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Gabby Giffords @gabbygiffords.bsky.social · 7h

Over 700,000 southern Arizonans still don’t have representation in Congress, more than three weeks after we elected @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.

Democracy means honoring the will of the people. Speaker Johnson must do the right thing and swear her in so she can get to work.

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JJ in DC @jjindc.bsky.social · 9h

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📣 ICYMI: Yes, Bill Gates is an owner of Signature Aviation, which services ICE Air flights at airports across the country. www.huffpost.com/entry/bill-g...

Donald Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda Has A Surprising Stakeholder: Bill Gates

One of the billionaire's investments has become a linchpin in the day-to-day machinery of Trump’s immigration enforcement apparatus.

www.huffpost.com

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Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 4h

Oh no. Oh noooooooo!

A house full of gear. Constant repairs. More gear. 🤣🤣🤣

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 13h

✍️Voter PSA! ✍️

On Nov 4th, across the country, there are 1000s of local elections. Early voting starts today in some places. From school board to mayor every one of these elections matters. This is how we take our country back

Got to your state "my voter" page (or equivalent) to find your elections

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Alt U.S. Department of Labor @alt-dol.altgov.info · 10h

Our hearts are absolutely broken for this community.

And to the members of this administration who would loosen OSHA regs and reduce staff, we hope you never sleep soundly again under the weight of what you've buried.

MondoAB @mondoab.bsky.social · 1d

Capitalism. Workers are expendable. 😭

"Sixteen workers were incinerated in a US weapons plant—the largest mass death in an industrial disaster since the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine explosion—and the networks and other corporate media simply moved on."

www.wsws.org/en/articles/...

16 workers killed in Tennessee explosion: Industrial carnage followed by media cover-up

Sixteen workers were incinerated in a US weapons plant—the largest mass death in an industrial disaster since the 2010 Upper Big Branch mine explosion—and the news networks and other corporate media s...

www.wsws.org

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Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 5h

Oh COME ON.

She’s a chaos agent. WHY ARE YOU FALLING FOR IT??!!

It’ll turn around any minute and you’ll look like idiots for thinking she’s being sensible.

Forbes @forbes.com · 1d

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has repeatedly criticized the GOP for the government shutdown, which has lasted nearly two weeks.

Hakeem Jeffries Highlights Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘Surprisingly Enlightened’ Break With GOP

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., has repeatedly criticized the GOP for the government shutdown, which has lasted nearly two weeks.

www.forbes.com

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 11h

Lay your costume out and spray that smart ass penguin down and let it dry. Make sure to cover it all. This will help if sprayed with pepper spray and prevent it’s bleed through.

a person in a penguin costume is dancing in a room with a netflix logo in the corner

Alt: a person in a penguin costume is dancing in a room with a netflix logo in the corner

media.tenor.com

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 11h

Nylon has some water proofing properties already but we can make is way fucking better! Run down to your local hardware store and grab some of this. www.walmart.com/ip/Scotchgar...

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 11h

You’re going to cut them to cover the intake fan on the costume. The activated charcoal filter will help capture any tear gas or pepper spray that may be coming your sex ass unicorn way. For extra filtration, depending on the fan, you can double up with a filter on the inside as well.

a unicorn is running in a field with the words heute show on the bottom right

Alt: a unicorn is running in a field with the words heute show on the bottom right

media.tenor.com

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 11h

So, run down to your local pet/ fish store and pick up some of these. www.amazon.com/Aquapapa-Act...

Activated Carbon Filter Media Pad 2-Pack 17.5"x 11.8" Cut-to-fit Sponge Foam Sheet for Freshwater n Saltwater Aquarium Fish Tank Turtle Pond Reef Canister

This filter pad infuses active carbon into the original filter pad. The premium activated carbon effectively removes discoloration, odor, pollutants, and harmful chemicals while the poly-fiber pad traps large particulate matter and other wastes. Just cut the filter to desired size and start using it.

www.amazon.com

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 11h

This has some huge fucking advantages in protection. Besides being cute as fuuuuuuck. The first thing we are going to need to do to level up the suit is address its air intake. No one wants to hot box shit ass tear gas.

a close up of a cat laying on a table with the word nope written on the bottom .

Alt: a close up of a cat laying on a table with the word nope written on the bottom .

media.tenor.com

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AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 11h

God I love how tech has come to us in so many levels. Pre 911, a suit like this would not have been cute but would have been first responder tech and not publicly available. At its basic design, these costumes are a PAPR. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powered...

Powered air-purifying respirator - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

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AltSpaceForce 🚀🇺🇲 @altspaceforce.altgov.info · 9h

Check out the thread about.... inflatable protest safety by @altfda.altgov.info
I'm gonna add that you should:
1. Leave your personal cell at home
1a. Take it but leave it turned off
2. Sharpie an emergency contact # on both arms
3. Don't do dumm. They really want you to so Don't.

AltFDA @altfda.altgov.info · 11h

I absolutely love how the inflatable costume is taking off for protest! It offers protection in so many fucking ways but if they go into battle, we will need to level the costumes up for extended dancing in tear gas smoke. Let’s talk 🧵🧵🧵🧵

George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 1d

You gotta give ‘em hop.

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Anne Lutz Fernandez @lutzfernandez.bsky.social · 9h

I've updated my document that tackles four of the common arguments used to encourage teachers to use AI.

I hope this will be helpful to those educators wanting to push back on AI mania.

Resisting School AI Mania Help Sheet

Help Sheet: Resisting AI Mania in Schools K-12 educators are under increasing pressure to use—and have students use—a wide range of AI tools. (The term “AI” is used loosely here, just as it is by man...

docs.google.com

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 13h

Farmers grow what they grow because of farm policy.

We don’t need all the soy and corn that we grow, but those are the commodities that receive subsidies and markets.

If we want something better, if we want to heal the Earth and grow food, now is the time to do it.

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Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 6h

President of Peace who blows up Venezuelan fishing boats.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16h

Emmer: "The president of peace, Donald J Trump, is only getting more popular as he now seemingly has the whole world behind his approach"

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AI6YR Ben @ai6yr.m.ai6yr.org.ap.brid.gy · 6h

CNN: Deadly landslides and flooding cut off 300 communities in Mexico

https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/14/americas/landslides-flooding-cut-off-mexico-communities-intl-latam

#climateemergency #mexico #wx

Deadly landslides and flooding cut off 300 communities in Mexico | CNN

More than 300 communities in central and eastern Mexico remained cut off by deadly landslides and flooding on Tuesday, as thousands of soldiers and civilian workers scrambled to reopen blocked roads.

www.cnn.com

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Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 6h

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Pokin @pokinpotentialppl.bsky.social · 6h

Two devilish looking cats are crossing gravel towards the camera. “Well, well, well … if it isn’t hindsight and her bitchy sister karma.”

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Olga Nesterova @onestpress.onestnetwork.com · 14h

A powerful storm in western Alaska has caused at least 1 death, displaced 1,000+ residents, and damaged homes with hurricane-force winds and record storm surges. Search & rescue efforts are underway, with 51 people rescued from Kwigillingok and Kipnuk.

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