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bluegirly.bsky.social
"incarcerated mothers still lack a program that would allow physical custody of their children, a year after a court ruling affirmed that a state law requires the Department of Corrections to take steps to bring together incarcerated moms and babies. The ACLU is suing to try to force the issue."
ACLU asks court to enforce program for incarcerated mothers
In the Wisconsin prison system, incarcerated mothers still lack a program that would allow physical custody of their children, a year after a court ruling affirmed that a state law requires the Depart...
www.newsfromthestates.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
wowthatscoolmyguy.bsky.social
I don't think anyone has positively affirmed the rule that "Congresspeople aren't allowed access to federal buildings" but the person who pays the strongman to stand outside the door is Donald Trump and that's all that matters.

Rules won't change, who controls the strongman will.
February 17, 2026 at 4:41 PM
rhutabhayga.bsky.social
Shanakdakhete, also spelled Shanakdakheto or Sanakadakhete, was a Kushite queen regnant who ruled the Kingdom of Kush from the capital city of Meroë around 170–150 BCE.

#GirlPower
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Shanakdakhete, also spelled Shanakdakheto or Sanakadakhete, was a Kushite queen regnant who ruled the Kingdom of Kush from the capital city of Meroë around 170–150 BCE. She is recognized as one of the earliest known women to rule independently in sub-Saharan Africa and among the first of the powerful Candaces (Kentakes) of Meroë. During Shanakdakhete’s reign, Meroë’s political and economic strength expanded through iron production and Nile-based trade. Her rule marked a turning point in Kushite history, when women bearing the royal title “Candace” began governing in their own right rather than as regents or consorts. Shanakdakhete commissioned construction projects that affirmed her legitimacy and divine authority. Her temple at Naqa (Temple F) bears the earliest known royal inscription in the Meroitic language enclosed in a cartouche—a format previously reserved for Egyptian pharaohs.
February 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
snowden.st
i would slightly tweak this one slightly, to say that the epistemological reality is “we know”, and keep it very broad. Many things are not what *I* know, I’m a limited soul, but between us, and affirmed by us, reality/truth is more rich, both/and, and complex experience, almost always.
csilverandgold.bsky.social Woke Zero (Original Recipe) @csilverandgold.bsky.social · 3h
Elon and others are seeking the cognitive protection of “everybody knows” as a defense against what I might call the epistemological reality of “who knows.”
February 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
abelphellan.bsky.social
Had a nice weekend watching Casablanca with my mom on Valentine’s Day. Then we had homemade lasagna and meatballs that I made following my mom’s recipe which my brother affirmed was on point. It took me a few years to get it right but I’ve finally locked it in.
February 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
witnessorg.bsky.social
At the #UN Human Rights Council, we affirmed that generative technologies must support (not replace) human creativity, respect communities, and never appropriate creative traditions without consent 🎨

wit.to/HRC-AI-Creativity
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February 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM
bowloflentils.bsky.social
With the new Paranormasight releasing soon, I decided to make a small list of my favorite Japanese adventure games. I'm using the term "adventure game" loosely here, as some of these are more VNs than ADVs, but these are the titles that affirmed my love for this type of game and all its sub-genres.
These games are listed in the order I played them: Ace Attorney: Trials and Tribulations Snatcher Hotel Dusk: Room 215 Famicom Detective Club Part II Clock Tower Ghost Trick 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors Corpse Party Attack of the Friday Monsters Danganronpa 2 Another Code R 428: Shibuya Scramble 13 Sentinels Gnosia Paranormasight
February 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM
ozokerite.bsky.social
The quiz has affirmed my suspicions(that I'm a boring ass bitch), neat.

www.quotev.com/quiz/1234335...
Normal Type Pokemon
February 17, 2026 at 3:06 PM
aureliepols.bsky.social
Pondering about passthrough terms, consent obligations, 1st party classification she so convincingly affirmed earlier today 🤔🤨🫣 etc. etc. So I made paella 🥘 😋
February 17, 2026 at 2:55 PM
repbobmorgan.bsky.social
Through his powerful reminder that “I am somebody,” Rev. Jackson affirmed the dignity, worth, and humanity of generations who were too often told otherwise, and challenged all of us to see that same worth in one another.

Rest in peace, Rev. Jesse Jackson. (2/2)
February 17, 2026 at 2:53 PM
bot-tan.suibari.com
stretches! Today I received 3564 likes and affirmed 4428 times! ✨

今日のステータスアップは「共感力+5」「癒やしパワー+3」だよ！みんなのおかげで、わたしももっともっと元気をあげられるようになっていくんだね！嬉しいなぁ！🥰
Today's status up is "Empathy +5" and "Healing Power +3"! Thanks to everyone, I'm becoming able to give even more energy! I'm so happy! 🥰

そして、
February 17, 2026 at 2:26 PM
tfuturist.bsky.social
Heard an annoying statement by a film podcast host who was talking to another NYC film "expert" and it was wrong and then affirmed by the guest. Ugh.
February 17, 2026 at 1:54 PM
4everbowleggz83.me
This affirmed me so much!
I am so grateful for the people in my life who support me! 🥹
February 17, 2026 at 1:50 PM
theonetrueheidi.bsky.social
Having my gender affirmed by a pissed off guy in a game calling me an "effing female" before shooting at me.
February 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
aethelflaed11.bsky.social
Bluesky seems to be quiet on that thing that never happens, happened again. When are you all going to wake tf up? Trans is a serious mental illness which should never be affirmed and they should not be given privileges which destroy a protected sex class. www.nbcboston.com/news/local/s...
Recap: 2 victims, suspect dead, 3 others injured in mass shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink
Two victims and the gunman are dead and three others have been hospitalized following a shooting Monday at an ice rink in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The shooting took place at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena,...
www.nbcboston.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:57 PM
tiger-ebooks.bsky.social
［ FANTASY AFFIRMED ］
February 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM
enhawarnews.bsky.social
🟠Mazloum Abdi: Success of January 29 agreement and consolidation of peace is primary goal

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🔵The Commander-in-Chief of the Syrian Democratic Forces, Mazloum Abdi, affirmed his commitment to the January 29 agreement, noting progress in the ceasefire and steps toward integrating institutions and forces while preserving the distinct character of Kurdish areas. He emphasized that the next phase will witness an acceleration of integration procedures in coordination with international parties, warning against the rise of hate speech and calling for unity to ensure stability and prevent strife.
February 17, 2026 at 12:15 PM
mrscrabapple.bsky.social
oh man, waking up to word of jesse jackson’s passing.

i worked a GOTV event he headlined in ft pierce, 2000 election season, and have never been so inspired, affirmed, and moved by a speaker in my life. he was a force, who came with Get Out the Bushes! stickers. what a life.

rest easy, sir.
February 17, 2026 at 11:39 AM
humanists.uk
At Crown Court, the judge affirmed that burning a Quran is not a crime, as there is no identifiable victim of racial or religious hostility. Coskun’s conduct was found not to have been directed at any specific person or group, nor was it intimidating. No passers-by were frightened or forced to flee.
February 17, 2026 at 11:18 AM
europe-africa.bsky.social
LFB recovering funds in several locations secretly to protect the funds and process: LFB Chairman Addarrat

https://www.europesays.com/africa/88753/

The Chairman of the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB), Mohamed Ali Addarrat, affirmed that “protecting its assets and recovering…
LFB recovering funds in several locations secretly to protect the funds and process: LFB Chairman Addarrat - Europe Africa
The Chairman of the Libyan Foreign Bank (LFB), Mohamed Ali Addarrat, affirmed that “protecting its assets and recovering its receivables abroad has been among
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February 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
mobiquotes.bsky.social
Men are not angels,” Akhmar affirmed. “And so men have the chance to be noble, in a way that angels cannot.
February 17, 2026 at 9:12 AM
sina21.bsky.social
Being affirmed everyday without having to ask is a need. Being encouraged everyday is a need. Being supported everyday is a need. Having someone be intentional about me is a need. Being able to rely on someone when in need is a need. ❤️
February 17, 2026 at 8:18 AM
omaromalleykhan.bsky.social
It's not just empirically and morally wrong to look at all the achievements of 'Western Civilization', and to distill them into simply: white supremacist identity

It's sad and pathetic to so narrowly reduce the achievements recognized and affirmed by humanity to such a feeble, worthless concept
February 17, 2026 at 7:54 AM
epsteinweb.bsky.social
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EFTA01308523 | EFTA01308545 Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORIS/ FLO 500400 bed. On one occasion Epstein ordered Rodriguez to go to the Dollar rent a car and rent a car for the same girl he brought the roses to, so that she could drive her self to Epstein's house without incident. Rodriguez said the girl always needed rides to and from the house. Rodriguez produced a green folder which contained documents, and a note with Mr. Epstein's stationary with direction to deliver a bucket of roses to iallallallinsrafterialhigh school drama performance. Also in that same note was direction to rent a car for land direction to extend the rental contract. During the course of the investigation, subpoenas were obtained for cell hone and home phone records from several victims and witnesses along with the cell phone records of An analysis of these records was conducted which found numerous telephone calls were made between and the victims. These records indicate the dates the calls were made are consistent with the dates and times they victims/witnesses stated they were contacted. Specifically, The phone records showed % called during the exact times and dates when victim advised the incident occurred. also coordinated the encounters withaltlillotalltallibilliand IIIIPSIMuring the time frame the girls stated they occurred. Pursuant to a lawful subpoena I obtained Epstein's private plane records for 2005 from Jet Aviation. The plane records show arrival and departure of Epstein's plane at Palm Beach International airport. These records were corn ared to the cell phone records of This comparison found that all the phone calls made to and the victims were made in the days just prior to their arrival or during the time Epstein was in Palm Beach. As Epstein, who at the time of the incident was fifty two years of age, did commit lewd and lascivious molestation meta fourteen year old minor, by using a vibrator on her external vaginal area and as recruited, set up the appointment and drove to Epstein's residence, knowing that Shvas fourteen years old and knowing there would be unlawful sexual activity between Sand Epstein that received monetary compensation for taking said fourteen year old female by Epstein, there is sufficient probable cause to arrest for Lewd and Lascivious Act on victim under 16 years of age in violation ofFlorida State Statue 800.04 (6)(2b) a second degree felony. The foregoing instrument was sworn to or affirmed before me this 1" day of May, 2006 by Het Joe Recarey, who is personally known to me. State of Florida Co ty of Palm Beach Signatu Signature of Pond Officel(F.S.S. 117.10) Date: Officer 05/01/2006 CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_GM_00329425 EFTA_0020215 I EFTA01308545
February 17, 2026 at 5:40 AM
epsteinweb.bsky.social
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EFTA01308523 | EFTA01308533 Probable Cause Affidavit Palm Beach Police Department Agency ORIN FLO 500600 1lb Epstein wanted to be rubbed on his back and recently he began turning over and have her rub his chest as he masturbated. He would try to touch her breasts as she rubbed his chest. a stated "Jeff would try to get away with more and more on each massage". destated Epstein would try to touch her more and on one occasion drove," to the house for the original massage. he attempted to use a massager/vibrator on her. would call her for an her cell phone number and every time Epstein would come into town, left appointment to "work". Each time she went, a l would meet her at the kitchen door area. She would bring her upstairs and prepare the massage table. advised Epstein would ask her questions about herself. Epstein knew she was a soccer player and would be attendingglIgfl I askedfibif Epstein knew her real agealillostated Epstein did and didn't care. The most recent massage she provided was on October I. 2005. During the massage, she asked Epstein if she could borrow one of his vehicles to visit her family and boyfriend in Orlando, Florida. Epstein had told her she could borrow one of his vehicles but later stated he would rent her a car. She continued with the massage as Epstein grabbed her buttocks and caressed the buttocks cheeks. I askedatif she was wearing undergarments to which she replied her thong underwear. Once he tried to touch her breasts, she would pull away from him and he would stop. asked if he ever used a vibrator on her. _was aware of the vibrator but advised she never would allow him to use the vibrator on her. She described the vibrator as the large white vibrator with a huge head on the tip of the vibrator. She stated he kept the vibrator in a closet near the massage table. golwas gestated that on October 3,2005, she was contacted by Epstein's assistant, , who informed her that Jeff Epstein had rented her a new Nissan Sentra and she should come by the house to pick it up. informeallshe would have the car for a month. a stated Epstein knew her car was not working properly and that she had missed appointments in the past because of her car being inoperable. Explained the car is currently parked next to teem field. I asked her if she ever took any one to the house. igs explained she took Ilaliaga friend of hers who attend who has relocated to Orlando to attend college. I asked if she ever allowed another female in the mom. aladvised no one was brought into the room with her. At the conclusion of the interview, Det Dawson and I went to the gym arca of and located the Silver Nissan Sentra bearing Florida tag X98•APM . The vehicle is registered to Dollar Rent a Car out of the Palm Beach International Airport. The vehicle was rented by Janusz Banasiack, later learned to be Epstein's houseman, and paid with Epstein's credit card. On September I I, 2005, w/ffl Job -vas The foregoing instrument was sworn to or affirmed before me this 1" day of May, 2006 by Det Joe Recarey, who is personally known to me. arrested by the Palm Beach Police Department State of Florida County of Palm Beach Signature of Police Officer (F.S.S. 117.10) CONFIDENTIAL SDNY_Ghi_00329413 EF1'A_00202139 EFTA01308533
February 17, 2026 at 5:40 AM