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Mark Pickens
@airshipwriter.bsky.social
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Art, Music, Theatre, Human Rights, Women’s Rights, Civil Rights, LGBTQ Rights, CCL Volunteer, Climate Action, Tolkienite, Trekkie


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Mark Pickens @airshipwriter.bsky.social · Jun 10
Writing and Calling Congress is important. When writing, try to add a personal story that relates, like health care issues, child care, safety of our country, etc. keep it civil, even if the senator/rep is, well, a [insert appropriate term here]. When calling keep it simple - one or two things. 🧵👇
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climateguyw.bsky.social
Main Topic: Revealed- Europe’s Water Reserves Drying Up Due to Climate Breakdown via @theguardian.com
On The Extreme Temperature Diary SAT 11/29/2025
At: guyonclimate.com
+ #climate #weather and record temp reports @katharinehayhoe.com @brianmchugh.bsky.social
@michaelemann.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
airshipwriter.bsky.social
The other avenue to knowing the Who, What, Where, When, and Why.

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November 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
airshipwriter.bsky.social
Special Government Employees, (like #DOGE) are unfettered and unconstrained by normal ethics and oversight, but there’s a bill to do that:

Call #Congress on the SEER Act

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Pass SEER Act to strengthen SGE ethics oversight
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November 27, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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michaelemann.bsky.social
"Reflections from #COP30" | I and other @upenn.edu climate experts offer our thoughts about the latest U.N. climate conference and where we go from here. Via @perryworldhouse.bsky.social & @kleinmanenergy.bsky.social:
perryworldhouse.upenn.edu/news-and-ins...
November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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climateguyw.bsky.social
Main Topic: A ‘Radical and Reckless’ LNG House Bill via
@commondreams.org
On The Extreme Temperature Diary TUE 11/25/2025
At: guyonclimate.com
+ #climate and record temp reports
@katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @brianmchugh.bsky.social @zacklabe.com @bhensonweather.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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climateguyw.bsky.social
Main Topic: 6 Democratic Governors Have Linked Arms with the GOP to Push Fossil Fuels via @truthout.org
On The Extreme Temperature Diary WED 11/26/2025
At: guyonclimate.com
+ #climate #weather and record temp reports
@katharinehayhoe.com @brianmchugh.bsky.social @doctorvive.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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marcelias.bsky.social
This is a really big story that should not be missed. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Says Noem Made Final Decision on El Salvador Removals in Breach of Court Order
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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benfranklinskite.bsky.social
Trump is a traitor
Spouting Russian talking points
Giving succour to a foe
Betraying our allies

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Be heard

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18 U.S.C. § 2381 - Trump is a Traitor
18 U.S.C. § 2381 says, “Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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🔥 Top Campaigns, Last 24 Hours:

1️⃣ “Reject Chaos and Protect Ukraine’s Autonomy” (+3,825)
2️⃣ “Congress Must Loudly Affirm: The Military Must Refuse Illegal Orders” (+2,012)
3️⃣ “Stop ICE's Dangerous Civilian Surveillance Program” (+403)
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November 25, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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lottesenkelin.bsky.social
Another great letter from @resist.bot
November 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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therickydavila.bsky.social
Nazi Musk’s corrupt pet project DOGE has officially disbanded after 8 months of destroying the US govt and illegally gaining access to the private data of tens of millions of Americans just for the purpose of instilling fear. Everyone involved should go to jail.
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
airshipwriter.bsky.social
Someone tell the capitalists that they can’t even steal the forests for money if they’re all burned by climate change- juiced wildfires

Tell Congress to staff up the Forest Service and its research NOW.

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Demand Full Staffing at US Forest Service for Wildfire Mitigation and More
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November 23, 2025 at 8:49 PM
airshipwriter.bsky.social
Every single one of Trump nominees is a threat, and part of Project 2025, even if they deny it.

Remind Congress that the courts are under attack
202-224-3121
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November 23, 2025 at 8:46 PM
airshipwriter.bsky.social
Republicans have lied about Social Security for decades, but it’s your money.

Call Congress. 202-224-3121

This bill and others can fix it, and protect it.

Email & Fax via @resist.bot or text ‘sign PESAOR’ to 50409

Don’t wait.

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November 23, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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julieannewingate.bsky.social
Social Security is SOLVENT unlike our country and leaders.
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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climateguyw.bsky.social
Main Topic: Home Prices on a Warming Planet Via
@nytimes.com
On The Extreme Temperature Diary SUN 11/23/2025
At: guyonclimate.com
+#climate #weather and record temp reports @katharinehayhoe.com @michaelemann.bsky.social @doctorvive.bsky.social @brianmchugh.bsky.social @bhensonweather.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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toddwalker.bsky.social
It’s easy to say “that’s in the other side of the world and they’re an enemy, so who cares?” But this is a canary in the global coal mine. There is no escaping the effects of our self-made climate crisis.
motherjones.com Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 8d
”If it doesn’t rain in Tehran by late November, we’ll have to [formally] ration water. And if it still doesn’t rain, we’ll have to evacuate Tehran.”

Tehran is running out of water. The situation is so dire that Iran's president is insisting that the capital city must relocate.
Iran's capital must relocate due to dire water situation, president insists
Tehran's troubles are a red flag for thirsty cities around the globe.
www.motherjones.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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lottesenkelin.bsky.social
Normalize impeachment.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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colemanrogers.com
A White House official reportedly tried to help Andrew Tate and his brother—men facing sex-trafficking allegations—by pressuring DHS to return seized devices. Congress must hold officials accountable. Text SIGN PYOOEM to 50409 or go to: resist.bot/petitions/PY... @resist.bot @campaigns.resist.bot
Congress Must Investigate White House Aid to Tate Brothers
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November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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lottesenkelin.bsky.social
Be sure to call legislators & corporations to tell them why you're doing it.

202 224 3121
Congressional Switchboard

WE control the narrative, not maga, not the media, not corporations, and certainly not the president.

Here's my letter:

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#MassBlackout
November 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
airshipwriter.bsky.social
It can be done. Call Congress. 202-224-3121. An easy call to make.

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November 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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“On Saturday, community groups passed out another 10,000 whistles as part of a day of action put on by Hands Off NYC, a coalition that includes dozens of unions, community groups, churches and political groups, hosting a day of action and events across the city.”
@handsoffnyc.bsky.social
As ICE Street Raids Ramp Up, New Yorkers Stock Up On Whistles
Taking a cue from Chicago, community groups have distributed thousands of whistles in recent weeks — a grassroots system people in other cities have adopted to help neighbors sound the alarm.
www.thecity.nyc
November 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
airshipwriter.bsky.social
It can be done. Call Congress. 202-224-3121. An easy call to make.

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Text ‘sign PMXPPS’ to 50409

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November 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
airshipwriter.bsky.social
It can be done. Call Congress. 202-224-3121. An easy call to make.

With @resist.bot you can send your own letters direct to your members of Congress, or for speed👇

Text ‘sign PMXPPS’ to 50409

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November 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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propublica.org
After reporting by ProPublica and other publications, the administration is dropping an effort that could have led 830,000 people to lose eligibility for Social Security disability payments.
How the Trump Administration Abandoned Plans for a Major Cut in Disability Benefits for Older Workers
After meeting with advocates, the Trump administration confirmed it has scrapped a controversial regulation that would have cut disability benefits for older workers.
www.propublica.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM