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The Old Tech Writer

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Technical writer and editor since 1984. Boxer dog lover--we have two! Liberal, Humanist, and cancer survivor. Quite gay. I am a Vermonter. I am myself. he/him/sé/é 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🇺🇦

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 22m

But isn't it Republicans in the Senate and House who have to negotiate, not the President? Oh right....

The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 28m

What's unfortunate about that?

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 1h

Whatcha making?

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 2h

I'm sure he'll be confirmed by the Senate. Susan Collins is, of course, concerned, but she thinks he's learned his lesson.
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Surprise! Trump Nominee Outed As MLK-Hating Nazi Sympathizer In Leaked Chats

So weird how these people can't stop saying Nazi shit in the group chat!

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 4h

And VTDigger posted a second part -- vtdigger.org/2025/10/21/f...

Federal moves to block health care for trans youth may complicate access in Vermont - VTDigger

Providers and advocates are trying to prepare for potential changes to how insurance may cover gender-affirming care.

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 7h

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Vermont positioned to become gender-affirming care haven for New Hampshire families - VTDigger

More trans youth and their families are expected to seek gender-affirming care and community support following two New Hampshire laws that restricted access for minors.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 1d

If you are confident that a boat near Venezuela is carrying drugs, you stop it and board it. That way, you have evidence.

If you don't really care if a boat near Venezuela is carrying drugs, but you just want to kill people, you blow the boat up. That way, the irrelevant evidence is gone.

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 1d

Flying south.

The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 1d

Yeah. You're probably safe to assume that.

The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 1d

A local story this morning on CBS Sunday Morning.
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A cross-border landmark faces a restrictive new future

YouTube video by CBS Sunday Morning

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 1d

Which services? I know Spotify is one. I'm looking for a replacement.

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 1d

Shit. What's a good alternative, Lord of the Universe?

The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 1d

A family of 4 in Burlington, #VT, buying on the exchange would pay $563.93 for a BCBS-VT Gold plan with a $2700 deductible and $10,150 max out of pocket. With no ACA subsidies, the cost would be almost $2800 PER MONTH with the same deductible & Max OOP.

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 2d

#Vermont says NO KINGS.
www.sevendaysvt.com/news/thousan...

Thousands Say 'No Kings' at Protests Across Vermont | Seven Days

Large crowds gathered on Saturday for the second time in a matter of months to protest President Donald Trump and his policies.

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 2d

It's bigger on the inside.

The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 2d

Oh @rwparis2.bsky.social ....

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 3d

A more in-depth story. www.sevendaysvt.com/news/quebec-...

Québec Abenaki Say Research Proves Vermont Tribal Members Lack Native Heritage | Seven Days

The Québec-based tribe’s salvo is the latest in a yearslong battle over the legitimacy of Vermont’s four Abenaki bands, which gained state recognition in 2011 and 2012.

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The Old Tech Writer @oldtechwriter.com · 3d

The issue of Abenaki ancestry has been going on for a long time in #Vermont. I don't understand all of the issues. The Abenaki of Odanak in Canada and the Abenaki in Vermont on are the other side. The Vermont tribes haven't been able to get federal recognition.
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