Rudy
@rudy13.bsky.social
Σεισάχθεια, my favorite word.
Make Orwell fictional again - Repost / like / follow ≠ endorsement - ☆ = agree / like - Buy Californian & #FreeTheBear
Facebook refugee.
Joined bSky 2024-12-06
Make Orwell fictional again - Repost / like / follow ≠ endorsement - ☆ = agree / like - Buy Californian & #FreeTheBear
Facebook refugee.
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Rudy
@rudy13.bsky.social
· Feb 7
It is ever more obvious that we cannot share a nation with these fascist maniacs.
The American experiment has failed and (again) veered into hatred, bigotry, oppression, and tyranny. Let's get out and cut the cord so they don't drag us down with them!
#LiberateCalifornia
#FreeTheBear🏳️🌈
The American experiment has failed and (again) veered into hatred, bigotry, oppression, and tyranny. Let's get out and cut the cord so they don't drag us down with them!
#LiberateCalifornia
#FreeTheBear🏳️🌈
this appears to be based entirely on subscriptions for Politico Pro that many govt agencies pay for. but it doesn't matter, this is now fact for roughly half the country for eternity and will be used to do whatever they want.
You don't have to hate the US to want CA out.
You don't have to hate CA to want the US out.
Is this marriage compatible, or is friend better?
You don't have to hate CA to want the US out.
Is this marriage compatible, or is friend better?
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I WISH I WERE MAKING THIS UP: DONNY FUCKWIT IS NOW ACTUALLY CLAIMING THAT HE DESERVES GREENLAND AS COMPENSATION FOR NOT WINNING THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. ON WHAT PLANET DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE? HE'S A LUNATIC, AS I LAY OUT IN TODAY'S TREMENDOUS POST. THANK YOU FOR READING, LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/49ENuyM
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
I WISH I WERE MAKING THIS UP: DONNY FUCKWIT IS NOW ACTUALLY CLAIMING THAT HE DESERVES GREENLAND AS COMPENSATION FOR NOT WINNING THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE. ON WHAT PLANET DOES THAT MAKE ANY SENSE? HE'S A LUNATIC, AS I LAY OUT IN TODAY'S TREMENDOUS POST. THANK YOU FOR READING, LINK IS HERE: bit.ly/49ENuyM
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Both white and #Black families in the US have doubled median household wealth over the last 30 years, but the racial #wealth gap still persists.
In this Urban Wire article, experts explore how state and local leaders can support wealth building for Black #families.
In this Urban Wire article, experts explore how state and local leaders can support wealth building for Black #families.
How States and Cities Can Support Wealth Building for the Next Generation of Black Families
Wealth has great potential to unlock opportunities for people over the course of their life, but a long history of structural racism has meant Black families…
urbn.is
January 19, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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WMO is the authoritative UN specialized agency on weather, climate, and water science. Our activities provide decision-makers with the latest and most robust scientific information to inform policies that save lives and protect livelihoods.
🔗 https://wmo.int/
🔗 https://wmo.int/
January 19, 2026 at 4:55 PM
WMO is the authoritative UN specialized agency on weather, climate, and water science. Our activities provide decision-makers with the latest and most robust scientific information to inform policies that save lives and protect livelihoods.
🔗 https://wmo.int/
🔗 https://wmo.int/
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The Lagoon Nebula in Infrared light - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/egmQmU
January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
The Lagoon Nebula in Infrared light - From Rolf Wahl Olsen - https://flic.kr/p/egmQmU
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Support for A Single Unified European Army By Country
Wonder what the numbers for Denmark would be if the poll was run today?
credit: Europe Magazine
Arguments Pro & Con: brilliantmaps.com/unified-e...
Wonder what the numbers for Denmark would be if the poll was run today?
credit: Europe Magazine
Arguments Pro & Con: brilliantmaps.com/unified-e...
January 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Support for A Single Unified European Army By Country
Wonder what the numbers for Denmark would be if the poll was run today?
credit: Europe Magazine
Arguments Pro & Con: brilliantmaps.com/unified-e...
Wonder what the numbers for Denmark would be if the poll was run today?
credit: Europe Magazine
Arguments Pro & Con: brilliantmaps.com/unified-e...
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🔥 Small actions today can make a big difference tomorrow. Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week is Jan 19–26.
CRR is all about spotting risks, preventing emergencies, and keeping California communities safe.
youtu.be/3ggLpaUqwDk
#CRRWeek #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #ReadyForWildfire
CRR is all about spotting risks, preventing emergencies, and keeping California communities safe.
youtu.be/3ggLpaUqwDk
#CRRWeek #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #ReadyForWildfire
Introducing Community Risk Reduction
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
youtu.be
January 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM
🔥 Small actions today can make a big difference tomorrow. Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week is Jan 19–26.
CRR is all about spotting risks, preventing emergencies, and keeping California communities safe.
youtu.be/3ggLpaUqwDk
#CRRWeek #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #ReadyForWildfire
CRR is all about spotting risks, preventing emergencies, and keeping California communities safe.
youtu.be/3ggLpaUqwDk
#CRRWeek #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #ReadyForWildfire
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Am I wrong that if Couch Boy becomes President before the midterms that he will then be limited to one term in 2028? That is, if there are still rules.
January 19, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Am I wrong that if Couch Boy becomes President before the midterms that he will then be limited to one term in 2028? That is, if there are still rules.
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Rivers and streams each help remove excess nitrogen from surface waters, but there are important differences between them. New research by @abagaelpruitt.bsky.social, @ajreisinger.bsky.social, and coauthors in new @jgrbiogeo.bsky.social research.
Denitrification Looks Different in Rivers Versus Streams - Eos
A study directly comparing waterways of different sizes revealed important differences in nitrogen dynamics across seasons.
eos.org
January 19, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Rivers and streams each help remove excess nitrogen from surface waters, but there are important differences between them. New research by @abagaelpruitt.bsky.social, @ajreisinger.bsky.social, and coauthors in new @jgrbiogeo.bsky.social research.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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”We want government to work, and California's getting the idea that that's just not going to happen at the federal level, we have to do it ourselves.”
(quote from our executive director)
www.thenational.scot/news/2577340...
@ericswalwell.bsky.social @scotnational.bsky.social
(quote from our executive director)
www.thenational.scot/news/2577340...
@ericswalwell.bsky.social @scotnational.bsky.social
Could California leave the United States? Polling suggests support is growing
“I LOVE California, it’s the greatest country in the world,” Eric Swalwell – who is running to be the state’s next governor – said to…
www.thenational.scot
January 19, 2026 at 5:52 PM
”We want government to work, and California's getting the idea that that's just not going to happen at the federal level, we have to do it ourselves.”
(quote from our executive director)
www.thenational.scot/news/2577340...
@ericswalwell.bsky.social @scotnational.bsky.social
(quote from our executive director)
www.thenational.scot/news/2577340...
@ericswalwell.bsky.social @scotnational.bsky.social
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew that a better world was possible if we came together, standing for equality and against injustice.
Today and every day, we honor Dr. King's legacy as we move toward a more inclusive and just future for all, together.
Today and every day, we honor Dr. King's legacy as we move toward a more inclusive and just future for all, together.
January 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew that a better world was possible if we came together, standing for equality and against injustice.
Today and every day, we honor Dr. King's legacy as we move toward a more inclusive and just future for all, together.
Today and every day, we honor Dr. King's legacy as we move toward a more inclusive and just future for all, together.
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Greenland Politician Tillie Martinussen:We do not want to be rich like Americans. Look how greedy they are. We know what happened to Indigenous people in Alaska/Native Americans. Their land was taken.We see who Trump surrounds himself with—white power people—we are not white. We are people of color.
January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Greenland Politician Tillie Martinussen:We do not want to be rich like Americans. Look how greedy they are. We know what happened to Indigenous people in Alaska/Native Americans. Their land was taken.We see who Trump surrounds himself with—white power people—we are not white. We are people of color.
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What it's like scrolling my Bluesky feed.
January 19, 2026 at 6:44 PM
What it's like scrolling my Bluesky feed.
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The world is awash in tens of thousands of chemicals.
Some save lives. Others cost them.
See how the Global Framework on Chemicals is working to #BeatChemicalPollution and protect people and planet: https://unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-global-agreement-aiming-tame-chemical-pollution
Some save lives. Others cost them.
See how the Global Framework on Chemicals is working to #BeatChemicalPollution and protect people and planet: https://unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-global-agreement-aiming-tame-chemical-pollution
January 19, 2026 at 6:55 PM
The world is awash in tens of thousands of chemicals.
Some save lives. Others cost them.
See how the Global Framework on Chemicals is working to #BeatChemicalPollution and protect people and planet: https://unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-global-agreement-aiming-tame-chemical-pollution
Some save lives. Others cost them.
See how the Global Framework on Chemicals is working to #BeatChemicalPollution and protect people and planet: https://unep.org/news-and-stories/story/how-global-agreement-aiming-tame-chemical-pollution
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We are still in an ongoing legal battle after our CEO was threatened with deportation for holding social media companies accountable.
🤔 Why are these tech bosses so afraid of transparency? What are they trying to hide?
@imranahmed.bsky.social explains what’s at stake on @legalafmtn.bsky.social 👇
🤔 Why are these tech bosses so afraid of transparency? What are they trying to hide?
@imranahmed.bsky.social explains what’s at stake on @legalafmtn.bsky.social 👇
January 19, 2026 at 6:56 PM
We are still in an ongoing legal battle after our CEO was threatened with deportation for holding social media companies accountable.
🤔 Why are these tech bosses so afraid of transparency? What are they trying to hide?
@imranahmed.bsky.social explains what’s at stake on @legalafmtn.bsky.social 👇
🤔 Why are these tech bosses so afraid of transparency? What are they trying to hide?
@imranahmed.bsky.social explains what’s at stake on @legalafmtn.bsky.social 👇
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EPOXI Mission's: comet Hartley 2 IINMVUAXF_6000004 - From 2di7 & titanio44 - https://flic.kr/p/8QTeTM
January 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
EPOXI Mission's: comet Hartley 2 IINMVUAXF_6000004 - From 2di7 & titanio44 - https://flic.kr/p/8QTeTM
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I am old enough to remember when Republicans were outraged at the use of paramilitary force by the Clinton Administration’s INS to seize six-year-old Cuban refugee Elián Gonzalez from the Miami home where he was living with relatives on April 22, 2000, to resolve a custody dispute.
Today? {{Yawn}}
Today? {{Yawn}}
January 19, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I am old enough to remember when Republicans were outraged at the use of paramilitary force by the Clinton Administration’s INS to seize six-year-old Cuban refugee Elián Gonzalez from the Miami home where he was living with relatives on April 22, 2000, to resolve a custody dispute.
Today? {{Yawn}}
Today? {{Yawn}}
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Trying to insult a man by implying that he has low testosterone only lands if that man shares the same poor science literacy skills and insecure masculine identity. 💅
January 19, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Trying to insult a man by implying that he has low testosterone only lands if that man shares the same poor science literacy skills and insecure masculine identity. 💅
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Prez being on a "board of peace" would be like a sex offender being in a position to decide age of consent laws.
If you can imagine that.
If you can imagine that.
January 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Prez being on a "board of peace" would be like a sex offender being in a position to decide age of consent laws.
If you can imagine that.
If you can imagine that.
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⚡️Exclusive: Ukraine needs at least $27 billion in military equipment from non-European Union sources in 2026, highlighting the bloc's dependence on American technology to support Kyiv, negotiating documents show.
Ukraine needs billions in US arms as Greenland dispute pushes alliance to breaking point, documents reveal
Ukraine needs at least $27 billion in military equipment from non-European Union sources in 2026, highlighting the bloc's dependence on American technology to support Kyiv, negotiating documents show....
kyivindependent.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:43 PM
⚡️Exclusive: Ukraine needs at least $27 billion in military equipment from non-European Union sources in 2026, highlighting the bloc's dependence on American technology to support Kyiv, negotiating documents show.
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America was giving away millions of acres of land...there was a willingness to give the white peasants from Europe an economic base. And yet it refused to give its black peasants from Africa who came involuntarily, in chains, and had worked free for 244 years any kind of economic base. -MLK
January 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
America was giving away millions of acres of land...there was a willingness to give the white peasants from Europe an economic base. And yet it refused to give its black peasants from Africa who came involuntarily, in chains, and had worked free for 244 years any kind of economic base. -MLK
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A wind forecast for the French coast on June 5, 1944, prompted General Eisenhower to postpone D-Day. Author Simon Winchester describes how that delay may have saved his dad’s life and other ways wind has shaped history, this week on @bipisci.bsky.social 🧪
Listen here: buff.ly/GwQ1fPm
Listen here: buff.ly/GwQ1fPm
January 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A wind forecast for the French coast on June 5, 1944, prompted General Eisenhower to postpone D-Day. Author Simon Winchester describes how that delay may have saved his dad’s life and other ways wind has shaped history, this week on @bipisci.bsky.social 🧪
Listen here: buff.ly/GwQ1fPm
Listen here: buff.ly/GwQ1fPm
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Republicans asked the Supreme Court to block California’s voter-approved congressional map, claiming it's a racial gerrymander.
One difficulty?
The high court previously called the measure a partisan effort, signaling a possible challenge in the GOP’s bid to prevail.
One difficulty?
The high court previously called the measure a partisan effort, signaling a possible challenge in the GOP’s bid to prevail.
California GOP appeals their redistricting loss to Supreme Court in last-ditch bid to block voter-approved map
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Republicans asked the Supreme Court to block California’s voter-approved congressional map, claiming it's a racial gerrymander.
One difficulty?
The high court previously called the measure a partisan effort, signaling a possible challenge in the GOP’s bid to prevail.
One difficulty?
The high court previously called the measure a partisan effort, signaling a possible challenge in the GOP’s bid to prevail.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call to stand up against injustice still rings true today.
As we confront the many challenges our state and nation face, his powerful example remains an inspiration that demonstrates the impact we can have by uniting across our differences.
As we confront the many challenges our state and nation face, his powerful example remains an inspiration that demonstrates the impact we can have by uniting across our differences.
January 19, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s call to stand up against injustice still rings true today.
As we confront the many challenges our state and nation face, his powerful example remains an inspiration that demonstrates the impact we can have by uniting across our differences.
As we confront the many challenges our state and nation face, his powerful example remains an inspiration that demonstrates the impact we can have by uniting across our differences.
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In partnership with Sierra Service Project (SSP) and CA Climate Action Corps, volunteers gathered for a powerful MLK Day of Service in Sacramento. 🌱
Together, we restored green spaces, built community gardens, planted native plants and fruit trees, and created pathways that ensure access for all.
Together, we restored green spaces, built community gardens, planted native plants and fruit trees, and created pathways that ensure access for all.
January 19, 2026 at 8:11 PM
In partnership with Sierra Service Project (SSP) and CA Climate Action Corps, volunteers gathered for a powerful MLK Day of Service in Sacramento. 🌱
Together, we restored green spaces, built community gardens, planted native plants and fruit trees, and created pathways that ensure access for all.
Together, we restored green spaces, built community gardens, planted native plants and fruit trees, and created pathways that ensure access for all.