Alt DHS
@altdhs.altgov.info
ALT gov account. ALT. Not an official DHS account (if they even have one).
Fmr/Retired Gov employee. Post about DHS & gov news & other related topics. I swear a lot. #Altgov
Discl: Not an official spokesperson for DHS. All opinions my own. Again, ALT.
Fmr/Retired Gov employee. Post about DHS & gov news & other related topics. I swear a lot. #Altgov
Discl: Not an official spokesperson for DHS. All opinions my own. Again, ALT.
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Alt DHS
@altdhs.altgov.info
· Apr 27
New to Bluesky? Want to find all the #AltGov accounts in one neat package? Here we are!
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Bears repeating. Lessons from Dr Snyder’s book On Tyranny.
December 13, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Bears repeating. Lessons from Dr Snyder’s book On Tyranny.
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🚨🚨🚨I’ve talked before about how our records are NOT the most up to date and should NOT be used in this way. It WILL result in citizens being denied their constitutional right to vote. You can submit public comments until 12/12 and I urge you to please do so!! Spread the word!! #AltCitizen alert🚨🚨🚨
In May, the Trump Admin secretly--and probably illegally--began using SSA data to verify voters' citizenship.
One big problem: Social Security data don’t have complete or up-to-date citizenship info, so this could disenfranchise U.S. citizens ahead of the midterms.
www.cbpp.org/blog/trump-a...
One big problem: Social Security data don’t have complete or up-to-date citizenship info, so this could disenfranchise U.S. citizens ahead of the midterms.
www.cbpp.org/blog/trump-a...
Trump Administration’s Legally Dubious Misuse of Social Security Data Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters
Friday, December 12 is the deadline for public comments on a policy the Trump Administration secretly adopted in May, giving the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) access to personal data from the....
www.cbpp.org
December 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨🚨🚨I’ve talked before about how our records are NOT the most up to date and should NOT be used in this way. It WILL result in citizens being denied their constitutional right to vote. You can submit public comments until 12/12 and I urge you to please do so!! Spread the word!! #AltCitizen alert🚨🚨🚨
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If normies knew the extent of damage to the US science ecosystem they would be horrified. NSF, NIH, NASA, NOAA, even the fucking NIST, all gutted, the damage won't be reversed in my lifetime.
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
If normies knew the extent of damage to the US science ecosystem they would be horrified. NSF, NIH, NASA, NOAA, even the fucking NIST, all gutted, the damage won't be reversed in my lifetime.
Ya know, when a teenager puts a bunch of names on a random list, we call in the authorities, not supply the ammunition.
Schiff: "I think that all of these strikes are unlawful. They are a form of extrajudicial killing. These boats are not invading the US in an armed assault ... the fact the administration may put a group of organizations on a list doesn't confer on a president the ability to kill them at sea."
December 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Ya know, when a teenager puts a bunch of names on a random list, we call in the authorities, not supply the ammunition.
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World AIDS Day 🧵
1/n
Although a stated goal of this regime was to end the AIDS epidemic, the regime has pulled the US out of the World Health Organization and refuses to recognize World AIDS Day in 2025.
1/n
Although a stated goal of this regime was to end the AIDS epidemic, the regime has pulled the US out of the World Health Organization and refuses to recognize World AIDS Day in 2025.
December 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
World AIDS Day 🧵
1/n
Although a stated goal of this regime was to end the AIDS epidemic, the regime has pulled the US out of the World Health Organization and refuses to recognize World AIDS Day in 2025.
1/n
Although a stated goal of this regime was to end the AIDS epidemic, the regime has pulled the US out of the World Health Organization and refuses to recognize World AIDS Day in 2025.
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Yo resisters!
Posting again for World AIDS Day—an #altCitizen history lesson!
Brent Earle ran for his life to raise awareness about how HIV was destroying his generation. Before there was treatment, we lost so many, one after another.
Be grateful for gov research. Take your meds. #LGBTQ #WeSeeYou
Posting again for World AIDS Day—an #altCitizen history lesson!
Brent Earle ran for his life to raise awareness about how HIV was destroying his generation. Before there was treatment, we lost so many, one after another.
Be grateful for gov research. Take your meds. #LGBTQ #WeSeeYou
Yo resisters!
Listen up for an #altCitizen #altPride history lesson about Brent Nicholson Earle (b.1951).
In the early AIDS years, long before the internets, before cell phones, before most of you were born, Earle did larger than life things you never heard of to raise awareness and #Pride. #1
Listen up for an #altCitizen #altPride history lesson about Brent Nicholson Earle (b.1951).
In the early AIDS years, long before the internets, before cell phones, before most of you were born, Earle did larger than life things you never heard of to raise awareness and #Pride. #1
December 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Yo resisters!
Posting again for World AIDS Day—an #altCitizen history lesson!
Brent Earle ran for his life to raise awareness about how HIV was destroying his generation. Before there was treatment, we lost so many, one after another.
Be grateful for gov research. Take your meds. #LGBTQ #WeSeeYou
Posting again for World AIDS Day—an #altCitizen history lesson!
Brent Earle ran for his life to raise awareness about how HIV was destroying his generation. Before there was treatment, we lost so many, one after another.
Be grateful for gov research. Take your meds. #LGBTQ #WeSeeYou
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We've been holding onto some big news. Early in the week of Nov 17, a #KatrinaDeclaration signer who was on administrative leave was suddenly terminated.The rest of the public signers spent the week on pins and needles.
1/10
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December 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We've been holding onto some big news. Early in the week of Nov 17, a #KatrinaDeclaration signer who was on administrative leave was suddenly terminated.The rest of the public signers spent the week on pins and needles.
1/10
1/10
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Heads up, Tennessee folks!!!!! Special election is DECEMBER 2!!!!!!
Election Day for Tennessee’s Special Election is December 2. Spread the word and help counter the misinformation. 🤝
www.newsweek.com/democrats-in...
#Tennessee #AftynBehn #Nashville
www.newsweek.com/democrats-in...
#Tennessee #AftynBehn #Nashville
November 28, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Heads up, Tennessee folks!!!!! Special election is DECEMBER 2!!!!!!
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🎁 link to the WSJ editorial that made Stephen Miller so mad.
"It would be a shame if this single act of betrayal became the excuse for deporting all Afghan refugees...
"Thousands are building new lives here in peace. Collective punishment won’t make America safer."
www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
"It would be a shame if this single act of betrayal became the excuse for deporting all Afghan refugees...
"Thousands are building new lives here in peace. Collective punishment won’t make America safer."
www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
Opinion | The Ambush on the National Guard
The alleged shooting by an Afghan ‘partner’ shouldn’t condemn all who assisted the U.S. and now live here.
www.wsj.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🎁 link to the WSJ editorial that made Stephen Miller so mad.
"It would be a shame if this single act of betrayal became the excuse for deporting all Afghan refugees...
"Thousands are building new lives here in peace. Collective punishment won’t make America safer."
www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
"It would be a shame if this single act of betrayal became the excuse for deporting all Afghan refugees...
"Thousands are building new lives here in peace. Collective punishment won’t make America safer."
www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
I'm sure DJT's post is being taken out of context.
/sarcasm. LOTS of sarcasm
/sarcasm. LOTS of sarcasm
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM
I'm sure DJT's post is being taken out of context.
/sarcasm. LOTS of sarcasm
/sarcasm. LOTS of sarcasm
W. T. A. F.
I really want to hit ctrl-alt-del on this country right now.
I really want to hit ctrl-alt-del on this country right now.
Get ready for swastika and noose swag everywhere! Swastika and noose diamond jewelry! Sweatshirts! Hats! Comforter sets! What a shithole country we are.
U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
W. T. A. F.
I really want to hit ctrl-alt-del on this country right now.
I really want to hit ctrl-alt-del on this country right now.
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This is a true bad guy. BOLO & contact authorities if you see Donald Hodges aka Tyrone Evans.
$10k reward. Armed and Dangerous. Do not approach.
$10k reward. Armed and Dangerous. Do not approach.
🚨 WANTED 🚨
Donald Ray Hodges, aka Tyrone Evans, aka Unique Hodges, 50, is alleged to have murdered his wife in May 2022.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to Hodges’ arrest.
USMS Tips: 1-877-926-8332.
www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-r...
Donald Ray Hodges, aka Tyrone Evans, aka Unique Hodges, 50, is alleged to have murdered his wife in May 2022.
The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to Hodges’ arrest.
USMS Tips: 1-877-926-8332.
www.usmarshals.gov/news/press-r...
www.usmarshals.gov
November 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This is a true bad guy. BOLO & contact authorities if you see Donald Hodges aka Tyrone Evans.
$10k reward. Armed and Dangerous. Do not approach.
$10k reward. Armed and Dangerous. Do not approach.
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This is what courage and dedication to true civil service looks like; putting the public ahead of oneself.
Join with #AltGov and #AltFam in standing with @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social.
Shine light on the truth and protect those leading the way
Join with #AltGov and #AltFam in standing with @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social.
Shine light on the truth and protect those leading the way
November 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
This is what courage and dedication to true civil service looks like; putting the public ahead of oneself.
Join with #AltGov and #AltFam in standing with @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social.
Shine light on the truth and protect those leading the way
Join with #AltGov and #AltFam in standing with @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social.
Shine light on the truth and protect those leading the way
I love this so freaking much.
A real president does this.
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
Thank you to every veteran who’s worn the uniform and carried the weight for the rest of us — just respect 🇺🇸
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
I love this so freaking much.
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🇺🇸 This #Veterans Day, honor our vets by sharing the facts. For many veterans, service doesn’t end when they come home. Veterans make up nearly 1 in 4 federal employees, and 15% of the National Park Service. The federal government is the largest employer of veterans in the country. #VeteransDay #NPS
November 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🇺🇸 This #Veterans Day, honor our vets by sharing the facts. For many veterans, service doesn’t end when they come home. Veterans make up nearly 1 in 4 federal employees, and 15% of the National Park Service. The federal government is the largest employer of veterans in the country. #VeteransDay #NPS
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Mega🧵 CDC IGNORES URGENT EPI AID REQUESTS
1/9 🚨 Maine is facing the largest HIV outbreak in its history.
It asked CDC for help.
😡 CDC is ignoring the request.
This is not getting enough attention in the news — and it should be.
🔗👇
1/9 🚨 Maine is facing the largest HIV outbreak in its history.
It asked CDC for help.
😡 CDC is ignoring the request.
This is not getting enough attention in the news — and it should be.
🔗👇
Maine sought federal help amid its largest HIV outbreak in state history. It’s still waiting
After initially approving Penobscot County's request for CDC aid, the agency put it on hold. Meanwhile, the virus spreads.
web.archive.org
November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Mega🧵 CDC IGNORES URGENT EPI AID REQUESTS
1/9 🚨 Maine is facing the largest HIV outbreak in its history.
It asked CDC for help.
😡 CDC is ignoring the request.
This is not getting enough attention in the news — and it should be.
🔗👇
1/9 🚨 Maine is facing the largest HIV outbreak in its history.
It asked CDC for help.
😡 CDC is ignoring the request.
This is not getting enough attention in the news — and it should be.
🔗👇
Never forget who sold us out:
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
Hassan
King
Cortez-Masto
Shaheen
Kaine
Fetterman
Durbin
Rosen
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Dear Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com @spanbergerforva.bsky.social:
When you take over, please call Tim Kaine into your office and convince him to resign so we can replace his sorry spineless ass. Thank you.
Best,
A Constituent
When you take over, please call Tim Kaine into your office and convince him to resign so we can replace his sorry spineless ass. Thank you.
Best,
A Constituent
November 10, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Dear Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com @spanbergerforva.bsky.social:
When you take over, please call Tim Kaine into your office and convince him to resign so we can replace his sorry spineless ass. Thank you.
Best,
A Constituent
When you take over, please call Tim Kaine into your office and convince him to resign so we can replace his sorry spineless ass. Thank you.
Best,
A Constituent
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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Curious as to how much more you’ll pay if @democrats.senate.gov decide your health isn’t worth fighting for?
Check out this calculator tool that shows what your ACA premiums will look like if @schumer.senate.gov and the Dems cave:
www.kff.org/interactive/...
Check out this calculator tool that shows what your ACA premiums will look like if @schumer.senate.gov and the Dems cave:
www.kff.org/interactive/...
Calculator: ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credit
The ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the credi...
www.kff.org
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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Ok, here is why this Alt is pissed off.
They got a promise, pinky swear, from the GOP (known liars) on a vote 40 days from now on the subsidies. After the subsidies have expired, after the rates are locked.
40 day from now, meaning there isn't going to be any ACA help for 2026.
They got a promise, pinky swear, from the GOP (known liars) on a vote 40 days from now on the subsidies. After the subsidies have expired, after the rates are locked.
40 day from now, meaning there isn't going to be any ACA help for 2026.
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Ok, here is why this Alt is pissed off.
They got a promise, pinky swear, from the GOP (known liars) on a vote 40 days from now on the subsidies. After the subsidies have expired, after the rates are locked.
40 day from now, meaning there isn't going to be any ACA help for 2026.
They got a promise, pinky swear, from the GOP (known liars) on a vote 40 days from now on the subsidies. After the subsidies have expired, after the rates are locked.
40 day from now, meaning there isn't going to be any ACA help for 2026.
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After the largest peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations in American history, and a blue wave election where voters clearly and loudly said FIGHT ALL OF THIS CHAOS, it is malpractice and disqualifying for an elected Democrat to suggest caving to Trump.
I'm looking in your direction, Chuck Schumer.
I'm looking in your direction, Chuck Schumer.
November 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
After the largest peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations in American history, and a blue wave election where voters clearly and loudly said FIGHT ALL OF THIS CHAOS, it is malpractice and disqualifying for an elected Democrat to suggest caving to Trump.
I'm looking in your direction, Chuck Schumer.
I'm looking in your direction, Chuck Schumer.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Officials Demand States ‘Undo’ Work to Send Full Food Stamps
www.nytimes.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thread. Read it. Put your drink down first.
Mamdani is going to implement Sriracha law. Everyone will have to slather hot sauce on their scrambled eggs
Mamdani is going to implement My Sharona law. Everyone will have to create songs with undeniable rock beats.
November 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Thread. Read it. Put your drink down first.