@deezigns.bsky.social
Reposted
Folks bypass things like the fact that NYPD activated drones and 30 cop cars for a demonstration of 1000 people in freezing weather today. The levels of surveillance and potential repression are taken as regular order in this country.
January 4, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Folks bypass things like the fact that NYPD activated drones and 30 cop cars for a demonstration of 1000 people in freezing weather today. The levels of surveillance and potential repression are taken as regular order in this country.
Reposted
A lot of people have screamed "twitter isn't real life" at us for over a decade but the admin is currently being run by content creators seeking the approval of twitter users to the extent that their "situation room" had twitter feeds up on the projectors
Like, I think that the far more likely, if “worse“ explanation for why the administration is doing this is that they like snuff films, and/or photos of themselves “looking tough” in the situation room
January 3, 2026 at 10:12 PM
A lot of people have screamed "twitter isn't real life" at us for over a decade but the admin is currently being run by content creators seeking the approval of twitter users to the extent that their "situation room" had twitter feeds up on the projectors
Reposted
Despite several attempts to export the idea, Seattle remains the only U.S. city with a democracy vouchers program, which provides money to residents to donate to the local candidates of their choice.
Seattle Renews Its Unique Approach to Public Campaign Financing
The democracy vouchers program hands residents $100 to donate to local candidates and it’s credited with broadening civic involvement. Voters on Tuesday extended it by 10 years.
boltsmag.org
January 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Despite several attempts to export the idea, Seattle remains the only U.S. city with a democracy vouchers program, which provides money to residents to donate to the local candidates of their choice.
Reposted
“It is just common sense that in order to have the best science, we need the broadest, most inclusive environment for scientists.”
The dire consequences of science without DEI
"We are very much at risk of losing an entire generation of researchers."
www.motherjones.com
January 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
“It is just common sense that in order to have the best science, we need the broadest, most inclusive environment for scientists.”
Reposted
I'm boosting myself to say this:
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
Candid answer - as someone who handled constituent affairs calls for years - while they’re not checking the phone right now, the urgency of the moment is important.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Is there actually a benefit to leaving a VM now vs getting a staffer on Monday? Can do both but just curious
January 3, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I'm boosting myself to say this:
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
You're going to see people On Here tell you calling electeds doesn't matter. That's not true.
Some are bots. Some are people who like being contrary to be edgy.
But calling moves the needle, especially against a blatantly illegal act by Trump and Co. ACT.
Reposted
I’m calling my reps today.
Candid answer - as someone who handled constituent affairs calls for years - while they’re not checking the phone right now, the urgency of the moment is important.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Show them you care enough to make the weekend call, and be counted that way. Staffers will clock and report this upstream.
Is there actually a benefit to leaving a VM now vs getting a staffer on Monday? Can do both but just curious
January 3, 2026 at 11:03 PM
I’m calling my reps today.
Reposted
Incredible artwork by @4nikkolas.bsky.social.
October 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Incredible artwork by @4nikkolas.bsky.social.
Reposted
If you haven’t read her epic threads detailing what is going on in Russia with all of the receipts, look at bsky.app/profile/prun....
It’s incredible information that you will absolutely find nowhere else.
#pontoontitution
It’s incredible information that you will absolutely find nowhere else.
#pontoontitution
bsky.app
November 11, 2024 at 2:49 AM
If you haven’t read her epic threads detailing what is going on in Russia with all of the receipts, look at bsky.app/profile/prun....
It’s incredible information that you will absolutely find nowhere else.
#pontoontitution
It’s incredible information that you will absolutely find nowhere else.
#pontoontitution
Reposted
This infuriates me. Aside from how blatantly wrong and unfair it is, who would ever trust us again?
Five years ago, they risked their lives to support American troops in Afghanistan. Now, refugees across the U.S. are facing the threat of certain death thanks to ICE.
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
Five years ago, they risked their lives to support American troops in Afghanistan. Now, refugees across the U.S. are facing the threat of certain death thanks to ICE.
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
Trump Is Ready to Send Afghan Refugees to Their Death
ICE is detaining Afghan refugees in the wake of the National Guard shooting. Those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area fear for their lives, in both their new home and their old one.
newrepublic.com
January 1, 2026 at 9:43 PM
This infuriates me. Aside from how blatantly wrong and unfair it is, who would ever trust us again?
Five years ago, they risked their lives to support American troops in Afghanistan. Now, refugees across the U.S. are facing the threat of certain death thanks to ICE.
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
Five years ago, they risked their lives to support American troops in Afghanistan. Now, refugees across the U.S. are facing the threat of certain death thanks to ICE.
newrepublic.com/article/2048...
Reposted
Reposted
“…the number of people reporting private sector employment in California in late May and early June fell by 3.1% — a drop so significant it was exceeded in recent memory only by the employment downturn during the COVID-19 lockdown.”
Immigration raids linked to significant California job losses, analysis finds
A UC Merced study used U.S. census data to track changes in the number of Californians reporting private sector employment across several months in 2025.
www.latimes.com
January 2, 2026 at 6:34 AM
“…the number of people reporting private sector employment in California in late May and early June fell by 3.1% — a drop so significant it was exceeded in recent memory only by the employment downturn during the COVID-19 lockdown.”
Reposted
Netanyahu is kicking all Catholic charities out of Gaza, among a large number of others. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Israel blocked 37 aid groups from Gaza – and then claimed credit for their work
Israel's Political Decision to Block International Aid Groups From Gaza Continues Its Cruel and Amateurish Treatment of Gaza's Civilian Population Over the Past Two Years
www.haaretz.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Netanyahu is kicking all Catholic charities out of Gaza, among a large number of others. www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Reposted
BBC is a thoroughly rotten organization
The BBC has allegedly issued a “formal, full and unconditional apology” to a former radio presenter for “repeated incidents of homophobic and discriminatory abuse” which he received while working at the corporation.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/12/24/b...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/12/24/b...
BBC 'apologises' to ex-presenter for 'homophobic abuse'
The BBC has allegedly issued a "formal, full and unconditional apology" to a former radio presenter over homophobic abuse he received.
www.thepinknews.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:25 AM
BBC is a thoroughly rotten organization
Reposted
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders by the corrupt Eric Adams signed after September 26, 2024. Israelis are aghast as they paid Adams for more than half of those orders.
January 2, 2026 at 7:36 AM
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders by the corrupt Eric Adams signed after September 26, 2024. Israelis are aghast as they paid Adams for more than half of those orders.
Reposted
Sam Cooke - What A Wonderful World (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by SamCookeVEVO
youtu.be
January 1, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Reposted
No surprise MN in crosshairs as it represents fascists' nightmare: largely white state that embraced newcomers who have not merely survived but risen to leadership. MN has long battled the far right divide in order to conquer politics - throwback to how:
wordstowinby-pod.com/greater-than...
wordstowinby-pod.com/greater-than...
Greater Than Fear – Minnesota - Words to Win By
In Minnesota, GOP operatives read in Clinton’s slim victory an opportunity to gain ground with their racially coded, anti-immigrant, Islamophobic appeals.
wordstowinby-pod.com
December 31, 2025 at 8:47 PM
No surprise MN in crosshairs as it represents fascists' nightmare: largely white state that embraced newcomers who have not merely survived but risen to leadership. MN has long battled the far right divide in order to conquer politics - throwback to how:
wordstowinby-pod.com/greater-than...
wordstowinby-pod.com/greater-than...
Reposted
Birds, bugs, fish, whatever. Let’s see some #NewYearsEveIridescence 🐸
#birds #invertebrates #fish #treefrog
My image if from a few years ago, and I hope it fits the quest.
#birds #invertebrates #fish #treefrog
My image if from a few years ago, and I hope it fits the quest.
January 1, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Birds, bugs, fish, whatever. Let’s see some #NewYearsEveIridescence 🐸
#birds #invertebrates #fish #treefrog
My image if from a few years ago, and I hope it fits the quest.
#birds #invertebrates #fish #treefrog
My image if from a few years ago, and I hope it fits the quest.
Reposted
My last photo for 2025.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #corvid #bluejay #bluesky #urbanwildlife
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #corvid #bluejay #bluesky #urbanwildlife
January 1, 2026 at 2:49 AM
My last photo for 2025.
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #corvid #bluejay #bluesky #urbanwildlife
#birds #birding #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography #nikon #corvid #bluejay #bluesky #urbanwildlife
Reposted
tremendously kind words! and into 2026 we go…
One of the most important pieces I've read this year. A lot of journalists tried to capture what it was like on the ground, as Chicagoans resisted an onslaught of federal agents attacking our neighbors, and @melissagiragrant.com pulled it off.
Inside Chicago’s Neighborhood ICE Resistance
Residents have organized a formidable network to protect immigrant communities from Trump’s brutal deportation program. Their efforts are making a genuine difference.
newrepublic.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:04 AM
tremendously kind words! and into 2026 we go…
Reposted
New: We got an internal ICE document revealing its $100 million ad plan to bring in 14,000 new hires: deals with "tactical" influencers; ads to gun & military buffs; and geo-targeting phones around NASCAR races and gun shows.
A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j
A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j
ICE plans $100 million ‘wartime recruitment’ push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires
An internal ICE document shared among immigration officials details plans to use influencers and geo-targeted ads to rapidly hire thousands of deportation officers.
wapo.st
December 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
New: We got an internal ICE document revealing its $100 million ad plan to bring in 14,000 new hires: deals with "tactical" influencers; ads to gun & military buffs; and geo-targeting phones around NASCAR races and gun shows.
A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j
A "wartime recruitment" mode with paramilitary branding: wapo.st/44QrP5j
Reposted
The Kennedy Center changed its bylaws earlier this year to limit voting to board members appointed by the president.
Kennedy Center Altered Rules So Only Trump-Appointed Board Members Could Vote on Name Change
The Kennedy Center revised its bylaws to only allow presidentially-appointed board members to vote on issues ahead of the institution's name change.
www.rollingstone.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The Kennedy Center changed its bylaws earlier this year to limit voting to board members appointed by the president.
Reposted
Reposted
The one thing I like about American sports is how inclusive it is of the furry community
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The one thing I like about American sports is how inclusive it is of the furry community
Reposted
The top 10% of richest Americans own 87% of stocks.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 AM
The top 10% of richest Americans own 87% of stocks.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.
The top 1% alone own roughly half of all stocks.
It's worth pointing out once again that the stock market is not the economy.