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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 15h

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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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · May 7

"The death of truth is the ultimate victory of evil. When truth leaves us, when we let it slip away, when it is ripped from our hands, we become vulnerable to the appetite of whatever monster screams at us the loudest."

-Mon Mothma (Andor)

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Our federal tax dollars are being used to fund a network of government social media accounts that pump out disinformation 24/7. Even during a government shutdown. It’s definitely not essential work.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 2d

Circular sign with a rod of Asclepius with a worm coiled around it and a red "no" sign overtop. Says, "De-worm our healthcare! Fire RFK Jr"

Circular sign with an image of a brain and a worm, with a red "no" sign overtop, says, "Fire RFK Jr"

Trump dressed as Marie Antoinette, saying "No Healthcare for Thee but a Ballroom for Me"

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Resistance Rangers @resistancerangers.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 4d

As a reminder:

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 4d

X post today from Homeland Security @DHSgov that says "Remigrate."
3:06 PM · Oct 14, 2025

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atomly @atomly.com · 5d

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 · 5d

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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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 6d

NEW: There’s a disaster unfolding in Alaska right now. And no major network is covering it.

The remnants of Typhoon Halong battered western Alaska overnight. Homes, with people in them, have literally been swept into the Bering Strait.

At least 20 are missing. No comment from any federal agency.

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 5d

ICE is a black hole

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 6d

Trying to create an emergency

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 6d

More CDC Cuts 💣💥

Gone is the Employee Assistance Program. They help staff deal with many things, among them coping with the trauma of being the victim of a terrorist attack 2 months ago.

Also gone, every policy and communications role left, eliminating any communication function at CDC.

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Aaron Cynic @aaroncynic.bsky.social · 7d

Remember that all of this is in defense of a detention center where people are being held in horrible conditions after being kidnapped off the street for no reason.

unraveled @unraveledpress.com · 7d

Again today, local police outside Broadview just aggressively arrested more protesters. Tough to tell exactly how many, but looks like 3-4 people were just detained.

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

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

Was just noticing the inflatable lobster is about $30

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 10d

Seems like a trap www.cnn.com/terms1

CNN Terms of Use | CNN

CNN Terms of Use

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all-mischief.bsky.social @all-mischief.bsky.social · 10d

Why not start with how your newspaper helped bring us to this dark dark place

#NYTisTrash

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alpalrose.bsky.social @alpalrose.bsky.social · 11d

‘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 · 11d

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 · 12d

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 · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 15d

In today's Flyover news roundup:

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

Plus in today's Flyover news roundup.

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Alejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 16d

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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