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19thnews @19thnews.org · 13h

The East Wing is home to the Office of the First Lady and has played a key role in women’s visibility in the White House. This week, bulldozers began to tear it down to clear the way for President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom.

First ladies made history in the East Wing. It was razed for Trump's ballroom.

The East Wing is home to the Office of the First Lady and has played a key role in women's visibility in the White House.

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National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) @protectparks.bsky.social · 1d

"This court filing confirms our worst fears. Secretary Burgum is preparing to slash thousands of positions at the Department of the Interior, including at least hundreds of National Park Service staff." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA President and CEO

Court Filings Reveal Secretary Burgum’s Plans to Terminate Key National Park Staff

"Secretary Burgum’s actions are making it impossible for the Park Service to protect the very places and resources Americans hold dear." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO

www.npca.org

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.bsky.social · 1d

The government shutdown is especially tough on men, who are losing $1.00 for every 75¢ a woman loses.

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ETX Gov @etxgov.bsky.social · 5d

Apparently the gov social media teams are essential workers who can knock out important tasks like joining new social media platforms during a shutdown.

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 8d

As a reminder:

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Aozora @aozorasf.bsky.social · 2d

This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com

Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
Google
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 2d

BREAKING: A court ordered the Department of Defense to stop censoring educational materials discussing race and gender in schools on military bases.

Books removed from the schools must be returned to the shelves immediately.

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 4d

A crowd of protestors gather on a sunny autumn day in Minneapolis, yellow leaves are framing the background and A dozen or so protestors are dressed in red cloaks and white bonnets, some with mobility assistive devices and some standing all motionless in formation create a chilling live performance referencing “the handmaids’ tale”

Someone standing next to the handmaids group holds a hand drawn sign that reads “Kings will never silence QUEENS… imagine hating immigrants more than pedophiles” #NoKings 10/18/2025

Someone holds up a large, hand painted sign on a sunny autumn day, with hundreds of protesters marching by in the background in downtown Minneapolis. The sign depicts Donald J Trump’s neck wearing suit and tie, and reads in large letters “Grab ‘em by the Nussy”

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Resistance Rangers @resistancerangers.bsky.social · 6d

What do national parks and democracy have in common? They're both built on a powerful idea: the best of America belongs to the people.

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Resistance Rangers @resistancerangers.bsky.social · 6d

Participating in a #NoKings event this Saturday? Bring parks to your local protest! We've got flyers, postcards for you. Print 'em up and hand em 'out. drive.google.com/drive/mobile... #saveOURparks

Showcase of two types of flyers Resistance Rangers have developed ahead of the no Kings protest. Both have text and information on one side, and a different graphic on the other. One shows a ranger looking up at a waterfall with an upside down American flag and the word "Resist". The other has a cute bird and the tag line: "No kings but more Kinglets"

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Jay Rosen @jayrosen.bsky.social · 7d

This is a very good paragraph.

From "The Last Days of the Pentagon Press Corps" in The Atlantic. www.theatlantic.com/national-sec...

By Nancy A. Youssef

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atomly @atomly.com · 9d

With how bad everything else has gotten lately you sometimes almost forget we're living through a global climate collapse.

Ryan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 9d

Warming waters cause corals to “bleach” when these organisms expel symbiotic algae that provide nutrients, oxygen & vibrant colors.

The latest global bleaching event - researchers estimate >84% of the planet's coral ecosystems have been affected since Jan 2023 - has made it clear the crisis is now.

nature

NEWS

12 October 2025

Coral die-off marks Earth's first climate
'tipping point', scientists say

A surge in global temperatures has caused widespread bleaching and death of warm-water corals around the world.

By Jeff Tollefson

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 9d

Trying to create an emergency

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 12d

5calls.org/issue/gender...

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 13d

Was just noticing the inflatable lobster is about $30

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 14d

Seems like a trap www.cnn.com/terms1

CNN Terms of Use | CNN

CNN Terms of Use

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 15d

‘In Chiles v. Salazar - do states have the power to protect LGBTQ kids from harm by health professionals? Republicans on the Supreme Court’s eager answer: No, they do not

In United States v. Skrmetti - Do states have the power to inflict harm on LGBTQ kids? the Supreme Court answered: Yes, they do’

Barred and Boujee aka Madiba Dennie @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social · 15d

I've written my analysis of today's grim Supreme Court oral argument in the conversion therapy case:

As far as the Court's concerned, imaginary medical uncertainty gives states the authority to hurt queer kids, and takes away states' authority to protect them

ballsandstrikes.org/scotus/chile...

The Conservative Justices Don't Trust Any Science That Supports LGBTQ Kids

States that want to facilitate discrimination against LGBTQ people have the Court's blessing. States that want to protect LGBTQ people from discrimination do not.

ballsandstrikes.org

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 16d

a frog dressed as a wizard with a purple cape

ALT: a frog dressed as a wizard with a purple cape

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 19d

My cis-son’s favorite non-anime show, To my kid and his friends/ generation a trans character and his boyfriend is no big deal it’s just regular teen stuff

He watched both seasons three times, he didn’t even realize the main character is trans. That’s how subtle the trans part of the story line is

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 19d

I’m told ICE attacked us—despite us being off the street, courtesy of the state police—to create a spectacle because Kristi Noem was present today. Here’s some footage of her and her team on the roof of Broadview. Everything is content creation to these fascists.

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Racket @racketmn.com · 19d

In today's Flyover news roundup:

Feds Keeping St. Paul Safe From Hard-Working Roofers - Racket

Plus in today's Flyover news roundup.

racketmn.com

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 20d

There's nothing illegal about ICE block. This is solely about Apple appeasing the Trump regime.

With Google removing sideloading next year, these companies will have total control over what runs on your phone.

www.businessinsider.com/apple-iceblo...

Apple removes ICEBlock app from App Store

Apple on Thursday removed the immigration enforcement tracking app, ICEBlock, from the App Store, citing "safety risks."

www.businessinsider.com

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 20d

This was done at the direction of Pam Bondi. The US government is now dictating what apps you can have on your phone.

The underlying threat here is if Apple didn't comply, they'd slap billions in tariffs on Apple products.

Alt text: Screenshot of a Fox News Digital article reporting that Apple removed the ICEBlock tracking app from its App Store after the Department of Justice raised safety concerns. The article states DOJ officials, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, asked Apple to take down the app, claiming it endangered law enforcement officers and shielded illegal immigrants. Bondi confirmed the removal in a statement, saying ICEBlock put ICE agents at risk and emphasized DOJ’s commitment to protecting federal officers.

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andyroz Go Green @andyroz.bsky.social · 20d

If there's one thing MAGAs hate, it's flags youtu.be/ANo8CbY4NYg?...

MAGA Hilariously Confused About Pride

YouTube video by Walter Masterson

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CajunBlue 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 20d

🚨 “They put black people in one van and immigrants an another… Trucks and military style vans were used to separate children from their parents.” THIS. IS. HAPPENING. People need to see this. We all need to see it. Nobody gets a pass here. Please share with your networks. 1/2

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