Bora 'Max' Koknar
@maxepunk.bsky.social
Maker of stories and experiences...and ...stuff. Teambuilding nerd. Gadfly.
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dear theatre, analogue is not inherently virtuous. it is merely a modality
May 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
dear theatre, analogue is not inherently virtuous. it is merely a modality
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They didn’t even wait two hours after Rümeysa Özturk’s release was ordered before publicly grabbing someone they shouldn’t have been able to grab. The timing was not a mistake. Ras Baraka is being punished because ICE lost in court.
May 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
They didn’t even wait two hours after Rümeysa Özturk’s release was ordered before publicly grabbing someone they shouldn’t have been able to grab. The timing was not a mistake. Ras Baraka is being punished because ICE lost in court.
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NEW — I’ve obtained audio of new acting FEMA head David Richardson threatening staff in an all hands meeting this morning.
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
May 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEW — I’ve obtained audio of new acting FEMA head David Richardson threatening staff in an all hands meeting this morning.
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
As first reported by Reuters, he told those who resisted change in the agency, “Don’t get in my way…I will run right over you.”
Listen to the clip here:
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The 19 richest U.S. households saw a $1 trillion wealth increase in 2024, a rise that exceeds the size of Switzerland’s economy.
These 19 households now control $2.6 trillion in wealth — almost as much wealth as the bottom 50% of American households.
If this isn't an oligarchy, what is?
These 19 households now control $2.6 trillion in wealth — almost as much wealth as the bottom 50% of American households.
If this isn't an oligarchy, what is?
April 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The 19 richest U.S. households saw a $1 trillion wealth increase in 2024, a rise that exceeds the size of Switzerland’s economy.
These 19 households now control $2.6 trillion in wealth — almost as much wealth as the bottom 50% of American households.
If this isn't an oligarchy, what is?
These 19 households now control $2.6 trillion in wealth — almost as much wealth as the bottom 50% of American households.
If this isn't an oligarchy, what is?
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April 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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The FBI is trying to criminalize Habitat for Humanity for receiving climate grants from the EPA.
Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for low-income people.
This clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become.
It's targeted harassment.
Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for low-income people.
This clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become.
It's targeted harassment.
March 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The FBI is trying to criminalize Habitat for Humanity for receiving climate grants from the EPA.
Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for low-income people.
This clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become.
It's targeted harassment.
Yes, the nonprofit that builds houses for low-income people.
This clearly demonstrates just how absurd and extreme the Trump regime has become.
It's targeted harassment.
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Spare a thought for your green-card holding and naturalized colleagues, many of whom are now doing risk-benefit calculations before speaking on anything that could be considered remotely political
March 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Spare a thought for your green-card holding and naturalized colleagues, many of whom are now doing risk-benefit calculations before speaking on anything that could be considered remotely political
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The perfect metaphor for what the Supreme Court did to this country with Citizens United v. FEC.
March 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The perfect metaphor for what the Supreme Court did to this country with Citizens United v. FEC.
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Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid
March 6, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid
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Every single Democrat should interrupt until they are thrown out. EVERY SINGLE ONE
March 5, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Every single Democrat should interrupt until they are thrown out. EVERY SINGLE ONE
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I don't think there's precedent for this level of open corruption at the federal level, certainly not in the last 100+ years.
SCOOP: Business leaders are paying as much as $5,000,000 to meet one-on-one with President Donald Trump at his Florida compound, sources tell WIRED, while others are paying $1,000,000 apiece to dine with him in a group setting.
People Are Paying Millions to Dine With Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Business leaders are paying as much as $5,000,000 to meet one-on-one with the president at his Florida compound, sources tell WIRED, while others are paying $1,000,000 apiece to dine with him in a…
buff.ly
March 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I don't think there's precedent for this level of open corruption at the federal level, certainly not in the last 100+ years.
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Every news outlet reporting Elon Musk's comment about accidentally canceling Ebola prevention efforts and quickly restoring them should also say they haven't been restored, they're still canceled, the outbreak-fighting teams are dismantled, the money is gone
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Musk says DOGE ‘restored’ Ebola prevention effort. Officials say that’s not true.
USAID’s initiatives to fight Ebola and other diseases have been gutted, current and former agency officials said.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 27, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Every news outlet reporting Elon Musk's comment about accidentally canceling Ebola prevention efforts and quickly restoring them should also say they haven't been restored, they're still canceled, the outbreak-fighting teams are dismantled, the money is gone
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Tell us you're giving everything over to Putin without telling etc.
EXCLUSIVE: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last week ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions.
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/hegseth-orde...
On @therecordmedia.bsky.social
therecord.media/hegseth-orde...
Exclusive: Hegseth orders Cyber Command to stand down on Russia planning
The secretary of Defense has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions, sources tell Recorded Future News.
therecord.media
February 28, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Tell us you're giving everything over to Putin without telling etc.
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If you were in Congress, what would you do for the State of the Union? What do you think Dems should do?
February 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
If you were in Congress, what would you do for the State of the Union? What do you think Dems should do?
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February 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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And this, my friends, appears the holy trinity of US media prepared to stand up to intimidation.
Wired: $5 subscription for one year (seriously)
www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
Rolling Stone: $7.99 per month (though you can find deals if you like)
www.rollingstone.com/subscribe/
Teen Vogue: No subscription, but you can sign up for their newsletters
www.teenvogue.com/newsletter
www.wired.com/v2/offers/wi...
Rolling Stone: $7.99 per month (though you can find deals if you like)
www.rollingstone.com/subscribe/
Teen Vogue: No subscription, but you can sign up for their newsletters
www.teenvogue.com/newsletter
February 26, 2025 at 10:10 PM
And this, my friends, appears the holy trinity of US media prepared to stand up to intimidation.
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Okay, this has gone on for long enough. In less than 60 seconds I break down why we MUST remove this administration. Pass it on. Someone has to say it.
February 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Okay, this has gone on for long enough. In less than 60 seconds I break down why we MUST remove this administration. Pass it on. Someone has to say it.
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New — HHS just got another email with guidance stating that they aren’t required to respond to the 5 bullets email, but if they do they should follow specific guidelines including:
“Assume that what you write will be read by malign foreign actors and tailor your response accordingly.”
“Assume that what you write will be read by malign foreign actors and tailor your response accordingly.”
February 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
New — HHS just got another email with guidance stating that they aren’t required to respond to the 5 bullets email, but if they do they should follow specific guidelines including:
“Assume that what you write will be read by malign foreign actors and tailor your response accordingly.”
“Assume that what you write will be read by malign foreign actors and tailor your response accordingly.”
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Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
February 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Looks like tomorrow will bring votes on a Republican plan to fund tax cuts for the rich by slashing Medicaid.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
So this is a great time to contact your Member of Congress.
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actual civic service
Federal workers launch a new site to share inside information about DOGE
We the Builders aims to explain why DOGE’s data access matters.
www.theverge.com
February 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
actual civic service
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Doing this right before firing three top military leaders is so deranged. Source at DoD told me, “Disdain for Hegseth is a near-universal feeling even among the Trumpiest in the office.“
New — All Department of Defense agencies were sent a video of an agitated Pete Hegseth debunking supposedly fake media stories. Today at least one agency called an “emergency” town hall and forced employees to watch the propaganda.
www.dvidshub.net/video/953069...
www.dvidshub.net/video/953069...
February 22, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Doing this right before firing three top military leaders is so deranged. Source at DoD told me, “Disdain for Hegseth is a near-universal feeling even among the Trumpiest in the office.“
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I’ve been warning that the Tech Bros want the S.F. Presidio for a “freedom city”. Now this. 👇 1/
Trump issued an executive order to drastically shrink the Presidio Trust, the federal agency overseeing San Francisco’s Presidio, a national park site at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.
February 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I’ve been warning that the Tech Bros want the S.F. Presidio for a “freedom city”. Now this. 👇 1/
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Great essay not just on #takedowntesla but how it's working and how it exemplifies direct action (Waging Nonviolence is always worth checking out):
'Tesla Takedown' underscores the importance of moving from protest to resistance
The viral pickets at Tesla showrooms are a necessary first step toward the kind of disruptive tactics that can force change.
wagingnonviolence.org
February 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Great essay not just on #takedowntesla but how it's working and how it exemplifies direct action (Waging Nonviolence is always worth checking out):
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Hey, look, here’s @chriswarcraft.bsky.social out there walking the walk
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
Former NFL player Chris Kluwe arrested after attacking ‘corrupt’ Maga movement
Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe was arrested in California on Tuesday after protesting against what he said was a tribute to the Maga movement
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Hey, look, here’s @chriswarcraft.bsky.social out there walking the walk
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/f...
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New — Social Security Administration (SSA) probationary employees were told today that they have eight hours to agree to be reassigned to a field office, tele-service center or payment center and waive all rights to appeal reassignment, or they will be fired, agency source tells me.
February 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
New — Social Security Administration (SSA) probationary employees were told today that they have eight hours to agree to be reassigned to a field office, tele-service center or payment center and waive all rights to appeal reassignment, or they will be fired, agency source tells me.