Kurt Thompson
@katphood.bsky.social
Dad, writer, child sexual abuse survivor, backpacker, nature photographer, and novice at the fretless bass guitar.
"The tree may prefer calm
But the wind will not subside."
- Chinese proverb
"The tree may prefer calm
But the wind will not subside."
- Chinese proverb
Pinned
Kurt Thompson
@katphood.bsky.social
· Nov 13
Coyote, Death Valley, seen here after reading the ACME Catapult v2.1 release notes. #naturephotography
Lucking funatic
completely pucking bonkers
Trump, in the middle of his latest unhinged Truth Social screed, claims that if Canada makes a trade deal with China, "the first thing China will do is terminate ALL Ice Hockey being played in Canada, and permanently eliminate The Stanley Cup."
February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Lucking funatic
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Imagine if Republicans had this kind of courage.
February 10, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Imagine if Republicans had this kind of courage.
Eight years worse...
Trump’s best friend Jeff Epstein was worried about Trump’s dementia way back in 2017. How bad do you think it is now?
February 9, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Eight years worse...
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NEW: Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud.
While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the federal government’s ongoing investigations.
While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the federal government’s ongoing investigations.
The Conservative Researcher Being Linked to the FBI’s Seizure of Election Records in Georgia
Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud. While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the federal government’s ongoing investigations.
www.propublica.org
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
NEW: Kevin Moncla has tried repeatedly to prove that the 2020 vote in Fulton County, Georgia, was tainted by fraud.
While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the federal government’s ongoing investigations.
While state election overseers have rejected his claims, his work may be fueling the federal government’s ongoing investigations.
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In which Jeffrey Epstein, who laundered money for the Russians, explains how Donald Trump was doing exactly the same thing, and how this accounts for most of his wealth.
February 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
In which Jeffrey Epstein, who laundered money for the Russians, explains how Donald Trump was doing exactly the same thing, and how this accounts for most of his wealth.
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"Many people still think abuse looks like a stranger in a dark alley, a sudden act of violence, or something unmistakably criminal in the moment.
That assumption creates enormous blind spots – especially when exploitation happens slowly, inside workplaces..."
That assumption creates enormous blind spots – especially when exploitation happens slowly, inside workplaces..."
No One Above: why we speak, why we build, why we won’t stop
Survivors of Harrods abuse advocate to educate, overcome self-blame, protect future generations and ensure power is held to account
yorkshirebylines.co.uk
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
"Many people still think abuse looks like a stranger in a dark alley, a sudden act of violence, or something unmistakably criminal in the moment.
That assumption creates enormous blind spots – especially when exploitation happens slowly, inside workplaces..."
That assumption creates enormous blind spots – especially when exploitation happens slowly, inside workplaces..."
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A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
February 8, 2026 at 5:06 AM
A desperate plea sent to me by a Minneapolis resident who's been on the front lines since the beginning of the ICE occupation:
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Trump finally accepts ownership of the current economy.
In an interview with NBC, Trump says the U.S. is experiencing the Trump economy.
"I'd say we're there now," he says. "I'm very proud of it."
Trump is polling at near-historic lows because of his handling of the economy.
In an interview with NBC, Trump says the U.S. is experiencing the Trump economy.
"I'd say we're there now," he says. "I'm very proud of it."
Trump is polling at near-historic lows because of his handling of the economy.
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Trump finally accepts ownership of the current economy.
In an interview with NBC, Trump says the U.S. is experiencing the Trump economy.
"I'd say we're there now," he says. "I'm very proud of it."
Trump is polling at near-historic lows because of his handling of the economy.
In an interview with NBC, Trump says the U.S. is experiencing the Trump economy.
"I'd say we're there now," he says. "I'm very proud of it."
Trump is polling at near-historic lows because of his handling of the economy.
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Nononononono!!!!!
Trump has opened the Marine National Monument to commercial fishing. Say good bye to the last 386 North Atlantic Right Whales. We all failed you.
Trump Opens Marine National Monument in Atlantic to Commercial Fishing
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Nononononono!!!!!
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You know who's NOT in the Epstein files?
Immigrants, Muslims, and Trans people.
You know who's IN the Epstein files?
Billionaires.
Immigrants, Muslims, and Trans people.
You know who's IN the Epstein files?
Billionaires.
February 7, 2026 at 9:48 PM
You know who's NOT in the Epstein files?
Immigrants, Muslims, and Trans people.
You know who's IN the Epstein files?
Billionaires.
Immigrants, Muslims, and Trans people.
You know who's IN the Epstein files?
Billionaires.
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Tonight MAGAT heads will explode when an American Citizen performs at the Super Bowl. Here is the list of non US Citizens who had previously performed. Never watched Bad Bunny before, but I will be tonight.
February 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Tonight MAGAT heads will explode when an American Citizen performs at the Super Bowl. Here is the list of non US Citizens who had previously performed. Never watched Bad Bunny before, but I will be tonight.
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Instagrammer Brian Recker lays out the challenge in clear terms: men, it's up to US to challenge this crisis of male ego that's driving the current culture of violence.
youtube.com/shorts/FdT9U...
youtube.com/shorts/FdT9U...
Men: The Ball Is In Your Court!
Instagrammer Brian Recker lays out the challenge in clear terms: men, it's up to you to challenge this crisis of male ego that's driving the current culture of violence.
Video Cred:…
youtube.com
February 8, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Instagrammer Brian Recker lays out the challenge in clear terms: men, it's up to US to challenge this crisis of male ego that's driving the current culture of violence.
youtube.com/shorts/FdT9U...
youtube.com/shorts/FdT9U...
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Bless them
BREAKING: The Epstein survivors are releasing this ad on this Super Bowl Sunday to send the message that they will not “move on” from the largest sex trafficking scandal in the world. #standwithsurvivors
February 8, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Bless them
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kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
February 7, 2026 at 10:25 PM
kind of funny that an olympian said they are here to represent "compassion, respect, and love for others" and some people automatically knew that was a statement against them
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"Being a convicted sex offender did not make Mr. Epstein an outcast, not when he seemed to have something to offer. His transactional amorality actually seemed to add to his appeal to people who were convinced that the rules didn’t apply to them."-- @mollyjongfast.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 10:34 PM
"Being a convicted sex offender did not make Mr. Epstein an outcast, not when he seemed to have something to offer. His transactional amorality actually seemed to add to his appeal to people who were convinced that the rules didn’t apply to them."-- @mollyjongfast.bsky.social
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It doesn’t get any more disgusting than this.
February 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
It doesn’t get any more disgusting than this.
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Heather Marsh who wrote Binding Chaos and How to Dismantle a dictatorship calls it Pedosadism. She’s been working to dismantle global sex trafficking networks for years
February 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Heather Marsh who wrote Binding Chaos and How to Dismantle a dictatorship calls it Pedosadism. She’s been working to dismantle global sex trafficking networks for years
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The difference between a real President and a twice-impeached criminal whose name is linked in every possible way to a pedophile.…
February 6, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The difference between a real President and a twice-impeached criminal whose name is linked in every possible way to a pedophile.…
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February 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
You may recall that in January of 2025, artist Ann Telnaes announced that she had quit The Washington Post after editors killed a cartoon that depicted owner Jeff Bezos, among others, genuflecting to Trump.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.
This cartoon feels even more relevant this week.