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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 21h

Politicians who meet fascists half way, are just fascists.

Newsom is all about publicity & nothing about integrity.

It’s been depressing watching American ppl hero-worship a power crazed sell-out. It’s not just Kimberly Guilfoyle & cosmetic surgery he has in common with the Trumps. READ this:

Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 21h

1. Yesterday, the press gave Gavin Newsom favorable coverage for signing pro-LGBTQ+ bills.

Little noticed, however, was that he vetoed one of the most important ones: a bill allowing trans people 12 month HRT stockpiles, protecting them from federal threats.

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Gavin Newsom Vetoes Important HRT Stockpiling Bill For Trans Californians, Signs Other Pro-LGBTQ+ Bills

The bill would have allowed transgender people to maintain a safe supply of medication in the era of government crackdowns on care.

www.erininthemorning.com

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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clownfishlogic.bsky.social @clownfishlogic.bsky.social · 1d

Sadly, absolutely true! In So. Calif, we were taught nothing about the Chumash, except that they helped build the Spanish mission. Yet, they have lived in part of my town continuously for over 8,000 years and are known to have lived in the area for over 13,000 years.

Johnnie Jae @johnniejae.bsky.social · 1d

Because that's the real issue is that folks do not have enough interaction with us, enough education about Native history, our sovereignty and identities to know why images like this are harmful and contribute to the dehumanization, erasure and whitewashing of who we are as humans.

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Minerva47874627.bsky.social @minerva47874627.bsky.social · 2d

Fascinating. Every day’s a school day. 😉

Bowie's butler @80incognito.bsky.social · 2d

"In 1774, Joseph Priestley ran an experiment that seemed simple — but changed everything...

From a candle, a mouse, and a plant, humanity began to glimpse one of nature’s greatest truths: plants sustain life on Earth."

web.facebook.com/share/p/1EM2...

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Tom Joscelyn @tomjoscelyn.bsky.social · 3d

“I spent three nights and three days in federal custody. During that time, I was never told what I was charged with, was not allowed to shower despite being covered in tear gas and pepper spray, had no phone call to my family, and no access to an attorney.” - George Retes, U.S. citizen and veteran.

I’m a US citizen and a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason.

Jailed for three days without an explanation or ability to notify anyone, George Retes argues the only path to healing starts with the government taking accountability for its actions.

newsletter.ofthebrave.org

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d

That is different from what the admin said. They claimed it was coming out of DOD R&D funds. Tariff money cannot be touched by the Trump Regime without congressional approval.

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clownfishlogic.bsky.social @clownfishlogic.bsky.social · 2d

They already had the code, now the machines. The "experiment" is over.

Brynn Tannehill @brynntannehill.bsky.social · 2d

Anyone who thinks the US will have free and fair elections in 2028 is deluding themselves. apnews.com/article/domi...

Former Republican election official buys Dominion Voting — a target of 2020 conspiracy theories

Voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems, a target of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election, has been bought by a firm run by a former Republican elections official.

apnews.com

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clownfishlogic.bsky.social @clownfishlogic.bsky.social · 3d

More GOP fiscal conservatism

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

Trump’s Albert Speer-style German Arch of Triumph now planned for DC.

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) This duck species is native to Asia, distinguished by its stunning plumage. Many birds have escaped from collections & there are now 7000 living wild in the UK & large populations in Germany, Carolina & California, USA. Terrific image taken by Graham Walker in the UK

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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 4d

"The man with the most power has expended enormous energy targeting those with the least"

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 4d

UNTIL IT’S DONE, Ep. 4: Sylvia Rivera

In the 1970s, queer New Yorkers had been pushed to the margins of NYC. Our trans neighbors faced immense cruelty. But in Sylvia Rivera, they found a champion.

As we combat Trump’s politics of darkness, her legacy can light the path forward.

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clownfishlogic.bsky.social @clownfishlogic.bsky.social · 3d

Wow! Did she write that all by herself? Amazing!

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

Children that were kidnapped by invading Russian barbarians, not displaced.

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · 3d

🧵 Giovanni Baglione (1566-1643), the Roman artist, is best remembered for his biographies of 17th C painters, as well as a court case against Caravaggio. He is seen as having an uneven quality in his art & as very much a follower of Caravaggio’s style. I like his work, let’s take a look! [1]

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clownfishlogic.bsky.social @clownfishlogic.bsky.social · 3d

This what America voted for?!

Little Miss FAFO @nofuxgiven.bsky.social · 3d

Let me be clear, that 15 year old CHILD will be TRAUMATIZED over this. Even the Mafia says “no women-no children”. WTF!!!

This now has become something way bigger. The question is, what are WE going to do?

Something NEEDS to stop this. It makes me physically ill.

Share this EVERYWHERE

Joshua Reed Eakle 🗽 @joshuaeakle.com · 3d

In Chicago, four vehicles descended and eight ICE agents moved in to kidnap a child.

She screams, “I’m 15,” as ICE yanks her from the car and kneels on her neck.

This is not about immigration enforcement.

It's about terrorizing Americans.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

This Is Fascism

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

Nice recap

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 4d

So Pete Hegseth is getting gender affirming care while kicking highly qualified, highly trained trans service members out of our military? Got it.

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Yale Climate Connections @climateconnections.bsky.social · 5d

After a hurricane, many people worry about losing power. For trans Floridians, it can mean losing access to lifesaving medication and navigating hostility at disaster shelters. But one woman’s hurricane response team is stepping in:

When a hurricane hits, she shows up for those left behind » Yale Climate Connections

Trans advocate Jasmine McKenzie is building a lifeline for Black and trans Floridians who often can’t safely access disaster services from FEMA or religious organizations.

yaleclimateconnections.org

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 4d

The Trump administration is REALLY allowing Qatar to build an air base in the US after they did a $5.5 billion golf resort deal with Trump and gave him a jet.

MAGA can take their ‘America First’ flags and wipe their asses with them. He is Trump First, and you are suckers.

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clownfishlogic.bsky.social @clownfishlogic.bsky.social · 5d

Aunty Em @everycourthouse.bsky.social · 5d

Warning! Deeply disturbing images. 😱🐔🐸🐼🦄

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Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social · 5d

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus): This large species of falcon is found in nearly all regions of our planet with the exception of extreme polar areas. Recorded travelling at 320km/h (200mph) in a dive, this is the fastest creature in the world. Stunning image taken by Paul Ash in Cornwall, UK.

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Gatekeeper @retiredwanttobe.bsky.social · 5d

That is a question that 300 million Americans would like answered.

JeffTrnka @jefftrnka.bsky.social · 6d

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clownfishlogic.bsky.social @clownfishlogic.bsky.social · 5d

Because that money is needed to bail out soy bean farmers whose sales contracts were cancelled due to the tariffs

Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 6d

If we are taking in “trillion” of dollars in tariffs:

1. Why haven’t we paid down a cent of the debt?

2. Why can’t we afford to not fuck millions of people over with expiring insurance subsidies?

3. Why is none of it being used to help the abysmal job market?

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 6d

If we are taking in “trillion” of dollars in tariffs:

1. Why haven’t we paid down a cent of the debt?

2. Why can’t we afford to not fuck millions of people over with expiring insurance subsidies?

3. Why is none of it being used to help the abysmal job market?

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Minerva47874627.bsky.social @minerva47874627.bsky.social · 6d

Yes. This is how it’s done. If deployed, Oregon’s National Guard will stand with its citizens, not with ICE. 👏👏👏

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 6d

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

@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

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 6d

No one is covering the GOP's scheme to rig congressional maps for 2026 as closely as Democracy Docket. It is providing gavel to gavel coverage of the ongoing hearing over whether the Texas gerrymander will be in place for the midterms.

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