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Celestial Octopus

@celestialoctopus.bsky.social

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Twitch Streamer. Gamer. Occasional Writer. Crafter. See linktree for links for Gaza, Congo, Sudan, etc and other ways to reach me. https://linktr.ee/celestialoctopus

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 23d

Schedule this week:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Productivity 9 AM-ish PST
Saturday BG 3 9 AM-ish PST

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 15h

BUT some people are getting through to their reps (I’ve seen video proof!), so if you can call/write, then please do so!

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 15h

I, personally, contact them daily anyways, so it is always my go-to and I feel like it shows people care about what’s happening.

I do understand that it maybe and may feel futile at the moment.

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 15h

I also want to point out that calling/writing your rep may lead no where because a lot of their staff that would read/answer calls is not consider essential during the shutdown.

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 16h

Rune did indeed love it

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 17h

Some ways to support federal workers during the shutdown! ko-fi.com/post/Support...

Support your Federal Workers during a Gov’t Shutdown 2025

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 2d

I know going to protests is a privilege, so I'll also post a blog in a couple of days of alternative things that can be done for it.

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 2d

Want to find your local No Kings Protest? Go here:
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=p...

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 2d

Change to the schedule this week:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Productivity 9 AM-ish PST
*No Stream Saturday: It's Protest day!*

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ACLU @aclu.org · 9d

The Trump administration sent federal agents to an ICE processing center in the Chicago area to brutally suppress protesters and the press.

No one should have to fear rubber bullets or tear gas for making their voices heard or reporting on protests.

The ACLU of Illinois is suing.

Chicago Journalists, Protesters Suing Trump Administration Over Alleged First Amendment Violations at Broadview ICE Facility

The Chicago Headline Club, Chicago Newspaper Guild Local 34071, Block Club Chicago and other media groups filed the suit alongside protesters in federal court alleging their First Amendment rights hav...

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Gillian Brockell @gbrockell.bsky.social · 9d

Claim: 10 cars rammed ICE
Truth: No cars rammed ICE

Claim: She boxed ICE in
Truth: ICE boxed her in

Claim: She shot a rifle at ICE
Truth: She did not have a rifle

Claim: ICE returned fire
Truth: Only ICE fired

Claim: She drove herself to the hospital
Truth: Paramedics found her

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 9d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 8d

They’re gonna love this! I’ll show Rune when they wake up 😂

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 9d

Rune has multiple PhD deadlines early next week, so cancellations may happen as needed!

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 10d

For those worried that the flotillas had no impact: since the flotillas distracted the Israeli navy, the Palestinians were able to fish for the first time in over a year. They were able to get hundreds of fish & disperse them! The flotillas still managed to get aid, just not in the way they intended

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 10d

Schedule this week is going to be a little different:

Tuesday and Friday Productivity 9 AM-ish PST
Saturday BG 3 9 AM-ish PST

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 13d

Remember, this is just FOOD AND SUPPLIES to Palestinians who are literally STARVING TO DEATH.

There is no reason to ever stop humanitarian aid like this… unless you don’t want people to survive

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 13d

All but 3 vessels seem to have been intercepted globalsumudflotilla.org/tracker/

Flotilla Tracker - Global Movement to Gaza

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 13d

Watch the flotillas going to Gaza! Witnessing is important! It helps keep them safer and keeps Isreal accountable. Many have already been intercepted. All eyes on Gaza globalsumudflotilla.org/live/

Livestreams - Global Movement to Gaza

Watch live streams and video updates from the Global Sumud Flotilla sailing to Gaza.

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 14d

No Stream today, buddies! Ended up with some last minute things to do that require no streaming.

See you Friday!

Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · 23d

Schedule this week:

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Productivity 9 AM-ish PST
Saturday BG 3 9 AM-ish PST

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · Sep 15

New Ko-fi blog: Two ways to plant trees from your phone! ko-fi.com/post/Two-Way...

Two Ways to Plant Trees from your Phone in 2025

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · Sep 2

New Fall Schedule!

Fridays 9am Productivity and Short Games

Saturdays 9am Baldur’s Gate 3

Subject to change based on work schedule and potential protests.

Let’s hang out soon!

www.twitch.tv/celestial_oc...

Twitch

Twitch is the world

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · Aug 28

I’m gonna need people to stop being like, “omg I should wear a mask like you! I’ve been sick so often lately” and just fucking wear the mask.

a woman wearing glasses and a suit is making a please sign .

Alt: a woman wearing glasses and a suit is making a please sign .

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · Aug 22

Some small kindnesses to do via Reddit ko-fi.com/post/Reddits...

Reddits for Good 2025

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Animals R Us… 🐾 @animalsrus.bsky.social · Aug 6

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Celestial Octopus @celestialoctopus.bsky.social · Aug 6

Braved the 112 Arizona heat to get my copy of Atomic Hearts by @megancummins.bsky.social ! When are y’all getting yours so we can start a book club to talk about it??? 👀

Myself smiling and holding of copy “Atomic Hearts” by Megan Cummins.

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