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Father, husband, aerospace engineer, spacesuit creator. Thinker of thoughts. Some guy who invented some thing. Progressive. Feminist. he/him/his #MedicareForAll #GreenNewDeal #SayGay #Maine #SpaceSettlement #Space
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Important to share with others.
Jim Coffman:

One thing about the big bad bill of death that isn’t being discussed much is that many of the cuts (e.g., to Medicaid) won’t go into effect until 2026, AFTER the midterms. The Republicans are betting on the inattentiveness and stupidity of voters (short odds for sure) to preserve their majorities in the House and Senate, because they know impeachment, conviction, and removal would come with midterm flips of both chambers. If they can get past the midterms they have it made, as that will give them all the time they need to permanently entrench 1-party authoritarian rule by Trump and his successors. That is why they intentionally delayed much of the pain that this bill will inflict on their base and “swing” voters. Don’t fall for it.

July 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM

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Seen in Acadia National Park…

From Facebook:

Good morning, America!

From sea to shining sea, we defend the Constitution, the 1st Amendment, and the right to protest authoritarian rule, on Flag Day and everyday.

#BubbleRock
#AcadiaNationalPark
#America
#Resist
#NoKings

June 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM

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Attended a wake today so not able to join protests…

I am wearing decorative socks that say “Hate will fucking lose”

April 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM

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We are getting so close to Susan Collins Mad Libs that my wife is about to win a bet!

Screen shot of bird site exchange mocking Senator Susan Collins for stating (once again!) that “I’m very ___” and asking the reader to fill in the blank. (Everyone knows that she is “concerned”)

March 2, 2025 at 1:19 AM

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Acadia in the house too!

Upside down US flag at Bass Harbor Lighthouse, Acadia National Park

Upside down US flag under Acadia National Park entrance sign

Upside down US flag draped over the Duck Brook Bridge, Acadia National Park

Sign reading “S-O-S” across the snow-covered Jessup Trail, Acadia National Park

March 1, 2025 at 11:33 PM

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@pkhomer.bsky.social

We need to focus on enlightening people with simple statements.

“Congress just voted to cut MaineCare and CubCare funding. 44,000 Mainers will lose their Medicare and CHIP benefits if this becomes law.” And “I didn’t vote for that!” Overlaid on an image of an upside down USfkag.

March 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM

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Live in Maine?

The words, “Congress just voted to cut MaineCare & CubCare funding. 44,000 Mainers will lose their Medicare and CHIP benefits if this becomes law” and “I didn’t vote for that!” overlaid on an upside down American Flag.

February 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM

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With gratitude to all the Rangers and National Park staff.

“Save Our Parks” written in the sand at Sand Beach, Acadia National Park.

February 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM

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Seen on the face site:

Posted on the face site by Alt Acadia National Park: “Save Our Parks” written on Sand Beach in Acadia National Park.

February 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM

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It’s got to start sooner or later…

Poster calling for protests at all 50 state capitols on Wednesday, February 5 starting at noon

February 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM

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Not original, but this needs to keep getting posted and shared:

WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS.

Here's the deal: Border Patrol can verify citizenship within 100 miles of a border or "external boundary."

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WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS.
Here's the deal:
🔘 Border Patrol can verify citizenship within 100 miles of a border or "external boundary." This includes coastlines, so NYC, Philadelphia, and all of NJ are within the 100-mile zone.
🔘 Border patrol can only ask brief questions about citizenship, and they cannot hold you for an extended time without cause.
🔘 You always have the right to remain silent. You do not need to answer their questions.
🔘 WITH THAT SAID, IF YOU ARE A BORN CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE, YOU NEED TO SPEAK THE FUCK UP.
🔘 The most important acts of resistance are the small ones. Make it difficult and uncomfortable for ICE agents to do their jobs. They are counting on citizens to turn a blind eye and allow them to deport undocumented citizens without challenge. Disabuse of that notion.
🔘 If you are on a train, bus, or anything else and ICE or CBP boards, you need to stand up and loudly let everyone know that they have the right to remain silent or only answer questions in the presence of an attorney, no matter their citizenship or immigration status. There have been numerous reports that confronting the agents in this way has caused them to leave without verifying citizenship. THIS CAN SAVE LIVES. 🙌
🔘 If you see anyone being held up by immigration, loudly ask if they are being detained and if they are free to go.
🔘 Immigration officers cannot detain anyone without reasonable suspicion, an agent must have specific facts about you that make it reasonable to believe you are committing or committed, a violation of immigration law or federal law. If an agent detains you, you can ask for their basis for reasonable suspicion, and they should tell you.
🔘 Always say no to a search and let everyone know that they can and should refuse consent to a search.

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[Photo credit: Colin Ashby, https://www.workers.org/2016/01/23550/nyc_0121/]

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🔘 They cannot search or arrest anyone without facts about that make it probable that they are committing, or committed, a violation of immigration law or federal law.
🔘 Silence alone meets neither of these standards. Nor does race or ethnicity alone suffice for either probable cause or reasonable suspicion
🔘 white citizens, you have a level of privilege which protects us from retaliation from ICE for being "rude" and making a scene, which makes it our DUTY to speak up and make sure people without the same privilege know their rights. GET LOUD. YELL. YELL IN SPANISH IF YOU KNOW IT. LET PEOPLE KNOW THEY DON'T HAVE TO SAY SHIT. MAKE ICE UNCOMFORTABLE. THROW SAND IN THE GEARS OF WHITE SUPREMACY.
⭐️ Bonus info- ⭐️
🔘It is perfectly legal to record immigration agents as long as you are not on government property or at a port of entry. If your train/bus gets boarded, pull your phone out and start videotaping immediately.
🔘 If you are detained or see someone getting detained, get the agent's name, number, and any other identifying information. Get it on video if possible.
🔘 Contact the ACLU or your local Immigrant/Migrant support orgs if you see someone's rights being violated.
(this has been copy and pasted -- please do the same)

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[Image credit: “RESISTANCE” Arc Studio Artists Group, https://www.arc-sf.com/resistance.html]

January 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM

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Second half of article. “There will be less of the BDN editorial board suggesting what readers should think and do and more commentary from experts to better inform ourselves, our audience and our political leaders.” They will also “curate the best” online content from each week into the weekend print edition.

January 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM

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It sounds like a lack of courage at BDN. Other papers have come under fire when their editorial boards didn’t kiss the ring of power. By taking the easy route of neutering the editorial board, BDN obeyed in advance.