Dave From Old Brooklyn
@daveoldbrooklyn.bsky.social
Music teacher, instrument repair technician, doggie daddy. Euphonium, Guitar, Bass.
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Speaking of Thanksgiving, I m thankful for the knowledge received from Miss Gender, (@girldrawsghosts) she’s here on Bluesky . Met her on Twitter. She hasn’t posted here for 8 months plus. Last post said she was having memory problems. Anyone know her? Very concerned. Is she ok? Real name Christina.
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For decades, right-wing groups have been fighting to access private voter roll information—data they see as critical in their long war to establish unproven claims of rampant voter fraud.
But today, it’s Trump’s Justice Department at the forefront of this mission.
But today, it’s Trump’s Justice Department at the forefront of this mission.
Trump’s DOJ is building a voter purge machine—powered by your private data
The federal agency ordinarily would prevent attacks on voting rights. Now it’s carrying them out.
bit.ly
December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
For decades, right-wing groups have been fighting to access private voter roll information—data they see as critical in their long war to establish unproven claims of rampant voter fraud.
But today, it’s Trump’s Justice Department at the forefront of this mission.
But today, it’s Trump’s Justice Department at the forefront of this mission.
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IRW — a Pulitzer-winning nonprofit newsroom at American — and @thebarbedwire.com traced the history of anti-trans legislation. Houston conservatives realized homophobia didn’t fly anymore, weaponized girls’ safety, and parroted segregationist language. It worked.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/04/a...
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/04/a...
Where Did Anti-Trans Laws Start? How a Forgotten Houston Ordinance Turned Into a Massive, Nationwide Culture War
In fighting for bathroom bills in Houston, Texas conservatives provided a blueprint for the rest of the country.
thebarbedwire.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
IRW — a Pulitzer-winning nonprofit newsroom at American — and @thebarbedwire.com traced the history of anti-trans legislation. Houston conservatives realized homophobia didn’t fly anymore, weaponized girls’ safety, and parroted segregationist language. It worked.
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/04/a...
thebarbedwire.com/2025/12/04/a...
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Even Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is helping catch immigrants [via @wired.com]
Even Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is helping catch immigrants
More than 1,000 state and local agencies have partnered with ICE this year.
www.motherjones.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Even Louisiana's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is helping catch immigrants [via @wired.com]
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BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
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It no longer matters the color of your skin. If you don't comply, they will shackle you and take you away.
This needs to end NOW!!
Tap the link below to find out how you can help take this administration DOWN!!
generalstrikeus.com
#GSUS #GeneralStrike
youtu.be/R3D7TXMJzlE
This needs to end NOW!!
Tap the link below to find out how you can help take this administration DOWN!!
generalstrikeus.com
#GSUS #GeneralStrike
youtu.be/R3D7TXMJzlE
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YouTube video by BoggioniRo
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 2:56 PM
It no longer matters the color of your skin. If you don't comply, they will shackle you and take you away.
This needs to end NOW!!
Tap the link below to find out how you can help take this administration DOWN!!
generalstrikeus.com
#GSUS #GeneralStrike
youtu.be/R3D7TXMJzlE
This needs to end NOW!!
Tap the link below to find out how you can help take this administration DOWN!!
generalstrikeus.com
#GSUS #GeneralStrike
youtu.be/R3D7TXMJzlE
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The only reason not to follow the Prison Rape Elimination Act is if you do not want to eliminate rape
BREAKING: Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans & intersex people, memo says. A DOJ memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) do not align with Trump’s Jan. 20 anti-trans executive order, @byadamrhodes.bsky.social reports.
Trump administration plans to end prison rape protections for trans and intersex people
A Department of Justice memo says certain standards under the Prison Rape Elimination Act do not align with Trump’s executive order
prismreports.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
The only reason not to follow the Prison Rape Elimination Act is if you do not want to eliminate rape
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Here is help:
The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929)
US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
988 US helpline
PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!
The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929)
US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
988 US helpline
PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!
November 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Here is help:
The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929)
US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
988 US helpline
PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!
The Trevor Project US LGBTQ: (866) 488-7386
US Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255
LGBT US Hotline: (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: (877) 565-8860
US Runaway Safeline: (800-786-2929)
US Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
988 US helpline
PLEASE REPOST, THANKS!!!
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This’ll be interesting given the pipe bomber is MAGA and Trump pardoned all the 1/6 MAGA.
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This’ll be interesting given the pipe bomber is MAGA and Trump pardoned all the 1/6 MAGA.
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Making America Hateful Again
December 4, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Making America Hateful Again
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Short answer: yes
December 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Short answer: yes
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When your loadout is Call of Duty but your worldview is dial-up internet...
December 3, 2025 at 4:06 AM
When your loadout is Call of Duty but your worldview is dial-up internet...
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LIVE: Popok Gives URGENT UPDATE on Breaking Legal news | 12/2/2025
YouTube video by MeidasTouch
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Fwiw this is a post that you’re allowed to save
I made this one for you, whoever you are
Also, if you think you’re in danger of getting involuntaried please reach out as well, they will try to pull your HRT and you can prevent it, but you need iron resolve and good words, I’ll help with both 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
I made this one for you, whoever you are
Also, if you think you’re in danger of getting involuntaried please reach out as well, they will try to pull your HRT and you can prevent it, but you need iron resolve and good words, I’ll help with both 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
For any of my people considering a voluntary trip to the ward these days (it’s ok, I’m constantly on the fence myself), talk to me before you do
I’ll teach you how to keep yourself on your dose, what words to say and who to say them to
I’ve gotten hormones in a catholic hospital, it’s possible
I’ll teach you how to keep yourself on your dose, what words to say and who to say them to
I’ve gotten hormones in a catholic hospital, it’s possible
They pulled me off hormones, watched me spiral into dysphoria and sh, and then tried to convince me that I need antipsychotics and antidepressants not my medicine
Thankfully, I speak fluent litigation
Thankfully, I speak fluent litigation
December 3, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Fwiw this is a post that you’re allowed to save
I made this one for you, whoever you are
Also, if you think you’re in danger of getting involuntaried please reach out as well, they will try to pull your HRT and you can prevent it, but you need iron resolve and good words, I’ll help with both 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
I made this one for you, whoever you are
Also, if you think you’re in danger of getting involuntaried please reach out as well, they will try to pull your HRT and you can prevent it, but you need iron resolve and good words, I’ll help with both 🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵
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Three of the nine advisors that will oversee the framework—David Barton, David Randall, and Jordan Adams—hold far-right views, and the Texas Freedom Network, a nonprofit education advocacy group, has launched a petition calling for their removal.
December 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Three of the nine advisors that will oversee the framework—David Barton, David Randall, and Jordan Adams—hold far-right views, and the Texas Freedom Network, a nonprofit education advocacy group, has launched a petition calling for their removal.
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Story: www.aol.com/lifestyle/kr...
Kristi Noem Gushes That Donald Trump 'Kept the Hurricanes Away' This Season During Livestreamed Cabinet Meeting
Trump's Cabinet praised him for everything from his supposed influence on the weather to being "willing to take a bullet" for the American people during a televised Cabinet meeting on Tuesday
www.aol.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Story: www.aol.com/lifestyle/kr...
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and add to that being as unfortunately google-able as i am
When writing this piece, I kept thinking back to this Instagram post I saw from a trans woman the other day. This is what I'm talking about. Watch this:
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
and add to that being as unfortunately google-able as i am
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Atta girl!💜
Sabrina Carpenter slams the White House for using her song ‘Juno’ for a pro-ICE video:
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
“this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”
December 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Atta girl!💜
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“Yes, it seems a lot like Americans prefer not to notice the destruction of Democracy that is happening right in front of your nose, and it all starts with scapegoating certain types of people.”
~Nadya Tolokonnikova, Pussy Riot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnT-...
~Nadya Tolokonnikova, Pussy Riot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnT-...
Lesson in resistance: Hidden danger as Trump takes a page from Putin's playbook
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“Yes, it seems a lot like Americans prefer not to notice the destruction of Democracy that is happening right in front of your nose, and it all starts with scapegoating certain types of people.”
~Nadya Tolokonnikova, Pussy Riot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnT-...
~Nadya Tolokonnikova, Pussy Riot
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnT-...
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In the book, The War on Warriors, Hegseth relates a story about a legal briefing at the beginning of his service in Iraq, in which he told the men under his command to ignore guidance from a military judge advocate general’s (JAG) attorney’s guidance about the rules of engagement ...
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Pete Hegseth told US soldiers in Iraq to ignore legal advice on rules of engagement
Defense secretary shares anecdote in The War on Warriors and rails against ‘rules and regulations’ governing war
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
In the book, The War on Warriors, Hegseth relates a story about a legal briefing at the beginning of his service in Iraq, in which he told the men under his command to ignore guidance from a military judge advocate general’s (JAG) attorney’s guidance about the rules of engagement ...
No paywall
No paywall
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In a settlement with four Republican-led states, the DHS has agreed to redesign its federal immigration database to serve voter “verification” purposes — a dramatic expansion of federal data that voting rights advocates have long warned could supercharge wrongful purges and threaten voter privacy.
DHS Agrees to Overhaul Federal Immigration System for Mass Voter Screenings
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
In a settlement with four Republican-led states, the DHS has agreed to redesign its federal immigration database to serve voter “verification” purposes — a dramatic expansion of federal data that voting rights advocates have long warned could supercharge wrongful purges and threaten voter privacy.
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Speaking of Thanksgiving, I m thankful for the knowledge received from Miss Gender, (@girldrawsghosts) she’s here on Bluesky . Met her on Twitter. She hasn’t posted here for 8 months plus. Last post said she was having memory problems. Anyone know her? Very concerned. Is she ok? Real name Christina.
December 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Speaking of Thanksgiving, I m thankful for the knowledge received from Miss Gender, (@girldrawsghosts) she’s here on Bluesky . Met her on Twitter. She hasn’t posted here for 8 months plus. Last post said she was having memory problems. Anyone know her? Very concerned. Is she ok? Real name Christina.
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A most important question on the Sept. 2 double-tap strike is who had "target engagement authority" (TEA).
Wall Street Journal:
"A Defense Department official ... said Hegseth was the 'target engagement authority,' the key figure who authorized the strike."
www.wsj.com/politics/whi...
Wall Street Journal:
"A Defense Department official ... said Hegseth was the 'target engagement authority,' the key figure who authorized the strike."
www.wsj.com/politics/whi...
December 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A most important question on the Sept. 2 double-tap strike is who had "target engagement authority" (TEA).
Wall Street Journal:
"A Defense Department official ... said Hegseth was the 'target engagement authority,' the key figure who authorized the strike."
www.wsj.com/politics/whi...
Wall Street Journal:
"A Defense Department official ... said Hegseth was the 'target engagement authority,' the key figure who authorized the strike."
www.wsj.com/politics/whi...
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She doesn’t even know if the guys in the boats were guilty of anything! No one has seen any evidence!
No one puts 11 MEN in a boat smuggling cocaine! That takes up space needed for the coke! A small boat doesn’t need 11 guys transport drugs! And PS - Absolutely NO FENTANYL COMES FROM VENEZUELA!
No one puts 11 MEN in a boat smuggling cocaine! That takes up space needed for the coke! A small boat doesn’t need 11 guys transport drugs! And PS - Absolutely NO FENTANYL COMES FROM VENEZUELA!
December 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
She doesn’t even know if the guys in the boats were guilty of anything! No one has seen any evidence!
No one puts 11 MEN in a boat smuggling cocaine! That takes up space needed for the coke! A small boat doesn’t need 11 guys transport drugs! And PS - Absolutely NO FENTANYL COMES FROM VENEZUELA!
No one puts 11 MEN in a boat smuggling cocaine! That takes up space needed for the coke! A small boat doesn’t need 11 guys transport drugs! And PS - Absolutely NO FENTANYL COMES FROM VENEZUELA!