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Tristan Snell @tristansnell.bsky.social · Apr 15

First they came for the innocent man deported to a Salvadoran gulag on an “administrative error” they falsely claim they’re powerless to reverse, flouting court orders even from the Supreme Court — and I spoke out, because I know how the damn poem ends.

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Max Berger @maxberger.bsky.social · Apr 15

We've reached the point in our descent into fascism where the Jewish governor's house getting firebombed on Passover by a guy trying to bash his head in with a sledgehammer is overshadowed by the story of the President saying he wants to build foreign gulags for US citizens.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Apr 14

Trump said again he’s open to sending U.S. citizens to a Salvadoran prison. There is no constitutional basis for this—such an act would be a direct violation of the Constitution.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Apr 5

To the world:
We are fighting back. Our movement has been silenced by the media here—but we are not backing down. This is what our streets looked like across multiple cities. Tomorrow, there will be more of us! Raise a glass to freedom.

—With love,
Your American allies.

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yabookgirl.bsky.social @yabookgirl.bsky.social · Mar 29

Agreed. I adore this book!

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John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · Mar 28

As the U.S. revokes hundreds of visas to suppress activism, Kaveh Akbar writes beautifully and the pervasive fear--and the need to protect the rights of the most vulnerable. www.thenation.com/article/acti...

What Will You Do?

What’s your “I am Spartacus” move to protect the more vulnerable, the targeted, the invisibled, the next-on-the-list?

www.thenation.com

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Mar 28

Since January, SpaceX has received over $560 million in government contracts—an amount projected to surpass $2 billion in taxpayer funding by year’s end, averaging roughly $6.1 million per day. Follow the money and see where it goes.

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yabookgirl.bsky.social @yabookgirl.bsky.social · Mar 28

Amy— this is horrifying. I’m reading Marvin Gardens out loud to a class right now. They are in LOVE!

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NPR @npr.org · Mar 18

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a government-backed overseas broadcaster, sued the Trump administration in an attempt to get it to release funds appropriated by Congress.

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sues Trump administration over canceled contract

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a government-backed overseas broadcaster, sued the Trump administration in an attempt to get it to release funds appropriated by Congress.

www.npr.org

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Mar 18

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested allowing bird flu to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Veterinary scientists said that would be inhumane, dangerous and have enormous economic consequences.

RFK Jr.’s Prescription for Bird Flu on Farms: Let It Spread

The health secretary has suggested allowing the virus to spread, so as to identify birds that may be immune. Such an experiment would be disastrous, scientists say.

www.nytimes.com

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yabookgirl.bsky.social @yabookgirl.bsky.social · Mar 10

Happy birthday!

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yabookgirl.bsky.social @yabookgirl.bsky.social · Mar 9

Great day with @shelbystrix.bsky.social. Riley and I got amazing new ink!

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John Green @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social · Mar 4

Under the U.S Constitution, the President is very explicitly not a king. The President's wishes and decrees do not magically become law.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Mar 4

RIP U.S. Department of Education. Education Secretary Linda McMahon introduced herself to department employees with an email calling on them to join her in a “historic final mission” to downsize the agency and shift control to the states.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Feb 28

Tomorrow, February 28, let’s disrupt the status quo by spending ONLY at businesses that uplift our communities.

That means:
🚫 No gas from corporate giants
🚫 No fast food chains
🚫 No big-box retailers (Target, Walmart, Amazon, etc.)

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NPR @npr.org · Jan 29

All departments were affected, including offices that address HIV and AIDS, infectious disease and child health.

Nearly 400 USAID contract employees laid off in wake of Trump's 'stop work' order

All departments were affected, including the Office of HIV and AIDs, the Office of Infectious Disease and the Child Health and Immunization Division.

www.npr.org

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swaffy13.bsky.social @swaffy13.bsky.social · Jan 18

Artists playing at Trumps Inaguration. They all deserve the Carrie Underwood treatment. Head to Spotify, block and repost.

Jason Aldean
Parker McCollum
Billy Ray Cyrus
Kid Rock
Rascal Flatts
Carrie Underwood
Snoop Dogg
Nelly
The Village People
Gavin Degraw
Lee Greenwood
Christopher Macchio

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Ash 📚🎮 @jediraver.bsky.social · Jan 16

This is my onyx storm bingo

👀👀 Viktor nation , how we feelin?

#fourthwing #ironflame #booksky #bookish #onyxstorm

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yabookgirl.bsky.social @yabookgirl.bsky.social · Jan 16

Yes!!!!

Queen Gooner @sofire.bsky.social · Jan 16

I don't like to watch trailers because I hate spoilers but I couldn't help watching the Daredevil one. I can't wait for this show!
youtu.be/7VhDCUGx8xE?...

Daredevil: Born Again Season 1 Trailer

YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes TV

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Reuters @reuters.com · Jan 16

Israel airstrikes killed at least 70 people in Gaza overnight, residents and authorities in the enclave said, hours after a ceasefire and hostage release deal was announced to bring an end to 15 months of war between Israel and Hamas reut.rs/3DVznsV

Israel strikes in Gaza kill at least 70 after ceasefire accord, residents say

Israel's acceptance of the ceasefire deal will not be official until it is approved by the country's security cabinet and government.

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NPR @npr.org · Nov 16

Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.

Women stock up on abortion pills and Plan B, fearing new restrictions under Trump

Telehealth providers say requests for the pills have spiked since the election. Patients and doctors worry what a Trump presidency could mean for medical abortion and emergency contraception.

www.npr.org

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yabookgirl.bsky.social @yabookgirl.bsky.social · Nov 16

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Jen and Jeff @jenandjeff.bsky.social · Nov 15

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yabookgirl.bsky.social @yabookgirl.bsky.social · Nov 14

A cute squirrel to brighten everyone’s day!

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