@difficulthuman.bsky.social
Potter, educator, mother, sister, Alaskan, living on Dena’ina land.
Relieved to see this compromise brought forward. I support it but hear a lot of negativity from colleagues. Really curious what Tier 3 educators think of it. Will they support it? Does it make sense for them to stay in education for this kind of compensation? #anchorageschooldistrict #education
After negotiating for more than a year, the Anchorage School District and the local teachers’ union have come to a tentative contract agreement.
Anchorage School District and teachers union reach tentative contract after months of negotiation
If approved, the three-year contract would increase teacher salaries by 5% in each of the first two years and by 4% in the third.
akpub.io
January 21, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Relieved to see this compromise brought forward. I support it but hear a lot of negativity from colleagues. Really curious what Tier 3 educators think of it. Will they support it? Does it make sense for them to stay in education for this kind of compensation? #anchorageschooldistrict #education
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When LEAVING the US. We are in fully in the "your papers, please" mode of fascism.
New— An American citizen boarding flight from Boston to Lisbon just now told me after showing boarding pass, every passenger stopped on jetway by two ICE agents demanding to take their photo. When passenger asked why, ICE threatened to detain them. If they said no photo, couldn't board/TBD detained.
January 21, 2026 at 1:46 AM
When LEAVING the US. We are in fully in the "your papers, please" mode of fascism.
Agent EZ-17 of the special BorTac unit of Border Patrol has consistently been shooting protesters in the head and face with chemical irritants. This agent should be removed from the Border Patrol. This kind of brutality has no place on our streets. #minneapolis #borderpatrol
Chemical irritants were shot in the direction of protestors' faces within the same neighbourhood and on the same day as the shooting of Renee Good. Watch our analysis of one federal agent’s actions with @evidentmedia.org below: youtube.com/shorts/ETSQd...
Analyzing one federal agent’s use of less-lethal launcher in Minneapolis (Graphic content warning)
YouTube video by Evident Media
youtube.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:29 AM
Agent EZ-17 of the special BorTac unit of Border Patrol has consistently been shooting protesters in the head and face with chemical irritants. This agent should be removed from the Border Patrol. This kind of brutality has no place on our streets. #minneapolis #borderpatrol
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As AOC so clearly pointed out: "I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face."
January 17, 2026 at 4:49 AM
As AOC so clearly pointed out: "I want everybody to understand that the cuts to your health care are what’s paying for this. You get screwed over to pay a bunch of thugs in the street that are shooting mothers in the face."
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It's time to show our power! On the 1-yr mark of Trump's 2nd term (Jan 20) let's walk out together to oppose a racist, anti-worker program. Then, we WALK IN to hold our congressional delegation accountable. Meet us at 510 L Street at 2 pm. WE are the priority! #StandUPAlaska
January 17, 2026 at 11:10 PM
It's time to show our power! On the 1-yr mark of Trump's 2nd term (Jan 20) let's walk out together to oppose a racist, anti-worker program. Then, we WALK IN to hold our congressional delegation accountable. Meet us at 510 L Street at 2 pm. WE are the priority! #StandUPAlaska
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Nasra Ahmed, a U.S. citizen raised in St. Paul, recounts the encounter with a dozen ICE agents that led to two days at the Sherburne County Jail. She was taken for an MRI in arm and leg restraints, and then released Friday night without charges:
January 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Nasra Ahmed, a U.S. citizen raised in St. Paul, recounts the encounter with a dozen ICE agents that led to two days at the Sherburne County Jail. She was taken for an MRI in arm and leg restraints, and then released Friday night without charges:
Thank you, Representative Gray, for this statement. I would like to hear from military leaders about what they anticipate any deployment to Minnesota would look like. Our political leaders at all levels need to be taking action to protect democracy. #alaskasky #military #alaska #minneapolis #akleg
With the news that 1,500 active duty Army soldiers in Alaska have been placed on prepare-to-deploy orders in case President Trump invokes the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis, I am making a statement as co-chair of Alaska's Joint Armed Services Committee. Immigrants matter. #akleg
January 19, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Thank you, Representative Gray, for this statement. I would like to hear from military leaders about what they anticipate any deployment to Minnesota would look like. Our political leaders at all levels need to be taking action to protect democracy. #alaskasky #military #alaska #minneapolis #akleg
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Alaskans: tomorrow Monday MLK Day Jan 19 there are free legal services events in Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks & Juneau.
Attorneys are providing free, confidential legal help.
See event info below 👇
Attorneys are providing free, confidential legal help.
See event info below 👇
Alaska attorneys to provide free legal help on MLK Day holiday, writes @corinne-smith.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com alaskabeacon.com/2026/01/13/a...
Alaska attorneys to provide free legal help on MLK Day holiday | Alaska Beacon
Volunteer attorneys will be available in Juneau, Bethel and Anchorage for free, confidential legal assistance for civil legal matters.
alaskabeacon.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Alaskans: tomorrow Monday MLK Day Jan 19 there are free legal services events in Anchorage, Bethel, Fairbanks & Juneau.
Attorneys are providing free, confidential legal help.
See event info below 👇
Attorneys are providing free, confidential legal help.
See event info below 👇
I strongly oppose sending active duty military into any US community. As a former military spouse I recognize the deep sacrifices of our soldiers and their families. That sacred trust is for defense of our country. Not policing our own citizens. #alaskasky #usarmy #democracy #usmilitary #minneapolis
The Pentagon has ordered two infantry battalions of the Army’s 11th Airborne Division, based in Alaska, to be ready in case of a possible deployment to Minnesota, defense officials said. www.adn.com/nation-world...
Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers from Alaska to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
Troops with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division are preparing after Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials.
www.adn.com
January 18, 2026 at 10:32 PM
I strongly oppose sending active duty military into any US community. As a former military spouse I recognize the deep sacrifices of our soldiers and their families. That sacred trust is for defense of our country. Not policing our own citizens. #alaskasky #usarmy #democracy #usmilitary #minneapolis
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Tomorrow! ICE Know Your Rights Training with the local NLG chapter. 1p at First Presbyterian on 10th Ave in Anchorage.
We'll be there with zines on mutual aid, affinity groups, community self defense, emergency preparation, & more.
#alaskasky
We'll be there with zines on mutual aid, affinity groups, community self defense, emergency preparation, & more.
#alaskasky
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Tomorrow! ICE Know Your Rights Training with the local NLG chapter. 1p at First Presbyterian on 10th Ave in Anchorage.
We'll be there with zines on mutual aid, affinity groups, community self defense, emergency preparation, & more.
#alaskasky
We'll be there with zines on mutual aid, affinity groups, community self defense, emergency preparation, & more.
#alaskasky
Talk to your voting age people about this.
Ranked Choice Voting is in trouble in Alaska.
Repeal is currently up by 10 points.
Alaska Survey Research
January 8-11, 2026
N=1,682 likely Alaska voters
MOE +/-2.8%
Q: In the November General election later this year, there will be a question that proposes the repeal of Ranked Choice Voting...
Repeal is currently up by 10 points.
Alaska Survey Research
January 8-11, 2026
N=1,682 likely Alaska voters
MOE +/-2.8%
Q: In the November General election later this year, there will be a question that proposes the repeal of Ranked Choice Voting...
January 17, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Talk to your voting age people about this.
So glad not to have to go anywhere today! Good luck to those heading to the Besh Cup from Anchorage! Be safe y’all. #skiiers #beshcup2026
Dear southcentral #AlaskaSky
PLEASE STAY HOME. My condolences to the tax lady in Soldotna that was the only one required to go to work today. I'd call in "too dangerous" sick.
#NobodyMovesNobodyGetsHurt
PLEASE STAY HOME. My condolences to the tax lady in Soldotna that was the only one required to go to work today. I'd call in "too dangerous" sick.
#NobodyMovesNobodyGetsHurt
January 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM
So glad not to have to go anywhere today! Good luck to those heading to the Besh Cup from Anchorage! Be safe y’all. #skiiers #beshcup2026
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The Anchorage School District announced that all schools will be closed Friday due to freezing rain, icy roads and high winds.
"All information indicates that driving in the morning hours and throughout the school day will be unsafe," it said.
"All information indicates that driving in the morning hours and throughout the school day will be unsafe," it said.
Ice, rain and wind expected to complicate travel in Anchorage and the Mat-Su
“Travel is going to be really difficult,” said meteorologist Virginia Rux. “Make sure to plan ahead, consider rearranging your plans if you can."
akpub.io
January 16, 2026 at 5:14 AM
The Anchorage School District announced that all schools will be closed Friday due to freezing rain, icy roads and high winds.
"All information indicates that driving in the morning hours and throughout the school day will be unsafe," it said.
"All information indicates that driving in the morning hours and throughout the school day will be unsafe," it said.
Stay safe everyone! I’ve seen some scary accidents in the past week, and can only imagine what’s going on out there today. Those body shops and insurance folks are crazy busy this month. #alaskasky #anchorage #asd #roadconditions
January 16, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Stay safe everyone! I’ve seen some scary accidents in the past week, and can only imagine what’s going on out there today. Those body shops and insurance folks are crazy busy this month. #alaskasky #anchorage #asd #roadconditions
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It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
ICE agents to begin checking documents at MSP airport, patrol jet bridges - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will begin checking documents of travelers and workers at MSP airport, with patrols inside jet bridges.
www.bizjournals.com
January 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM
It’s been reported locally, but I’m not sure how much national notice this has gotten. As part of this invasion by shithead goons, they are putting ICE agents in jetbridges and other parts of the airport at Minneapolis-Saint Paul. If you are flying Delta via MSP, you are putting yourself at risk.
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A nurse nearly blinded by a tear gas canister. Protesters struggling to breathe.
Under Trump 2.0, federal agents have routinely countered protesters using "less lethal" weapons in ways that some experts say might be criminal.
➡️ Read more (w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social): https://propub.li/4qjXYdX
Under Trump 2.0, federal agents have routinely countered protesters using "less lethal" weapons in ways that some experts say might be criminal.
➡️ Read more (w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social): https://propub.li/4qjXYdX
January 16, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A nurse nearly blinded by a tear gas canister. Protesters struggling to breathe.
Under Trump 2.0, federal agents have routinely countered protesters using "less lethal" weapons in ways that some experts say might be criminal.
➡️ Read more (w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social): https://propub.li/4qjXYdX
Under Trump 2.0, federal agents have routinely countered protesters using "less lethal" weapons in ways that some experts say might be criminal.
➡️ Read more (w/ @frontlinepbs.bsky.social): https://propub.li/4qjXYdX
Our community deserves better. Investing in our youth is key to long term thriving. I lay the blame firmly at the feet of Dunleavy and like minded folks who have set out to undermine public education. #alaskasky #education #anchorage #anchorageschooldistrict #republicans
Anchorage School District classrooms are likely to get even more crowded next year. Ever-increasing class sizes over the years have put more strain on teachers as well as added to frustration for parents of students. www.adn.com/alaska-news/...
Class sizes likely to get bigger as Anchorage schools look to close budget gap
Ever-increasing class sizes have added strain on teachers with more students than they have time for, and parents who are frustrated with their child’s limited access to educators.
www.adn.com
January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Our community deserves better. Investing in our youth is key to long term thriving. I lay the blame firmly at the feet of Dunleavy and like minded folks who have set out to undermine public education. #alaskasky #education #anchorage #anchorageschooldistrict #republicans
Better late than never #alaskasky
Democrat Mary Peltola announced today that she’s running for U.S. Senate, taking on Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Mary Peltola enters Alaska U.S. Senate race
The former congresswoman is challenging incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan. Nationally, Democrats have high hopes that she can flip the seat.
akpub.io
January 12, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Better late than never #alaskasky
Ice Out for Good vigil in Anchorage, Alaska. 13 degrees and a packed parking lot.
January 12, 2026 at 4:53 AM
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Unable to attend our local vigil, so lighting a candle on my porch for Renee Good. #iceoutforgood #reneegood #peacenothate #loveoverviolence
January 12, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Unable to attend our local vigil, so lighting a candle on my porch for Renee Good. #iceoutforgood #reneegood #peacenothate #loveoverviolence
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Candlelight service in memory of Renee Nicole Good in Anchorage tonight.
January 12, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Candlelight service in memory of Renee Nicole Good in Anchorage tonight.
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My kids & I stood for an hour w/ a few hundred others in 12 degree weather in Anchorage tonight to say #ICEoutforgood , to honor the memory of Renee Nicole Good & the other victims of ICE shootings & deaths in custody, & to ready ourselves to protect our neighbors & loved ones against ICE in Alaska.
January 12, 2026 at 3:43 AM
My kids & I stood for an hour w/ a few hundred others in 12 degree weather in Anchorage tonight to say #ICEoutforgood , to honor the memory of Renee Nicole Good & the other victims of ICE shootings & deaths in custody, & to ready ourselves to protect our neighbors & loved ones against ICE in Alaska.
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If they have money to go to Venezuala then they have money to pay into our state treasury.
Tax Hilcorp.
#akleg
Tax Hilcorp.
#akleg
Two titans of Alaska’s oil industry, Jeff Hildebrand and Bill Armstrong, told President Trump that they intend to expand into post-Maduro Venezuela. (via Northern Journal) www.adn.com/business-eco...
Hilcorp chairman: We’re going to Venezuela
Two big players in Alaska’s oil industry say they’re keen on investing in post-Maduro Venezuela.
www.adn.com
January 11, 2026 at 9:57 PM
If they have money to go to Venezuala then they have money to pay into our state treasury.
Tax Hilcorp.
#akleg
Tax Hilcorp.
#akleg
Don’t know if it is nationwide but there are some amazing deals at #EddieBauer right now. Pull up the item on their website for prices that are 50-66% off. Show it to the cashier and they will price match. #alaskasky #shopping #sales #anchorage
January 11, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Don’t know if it is nationwide but there are some amazing deals at #EddieBauer right now. Pull up the item on their website for prices that are 50-66% off. Show it to the cashier and they will price match. #alaskasky #shopping #sales #anchorage
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As Julie Packard prepares to retire, a look at her amazing legacy that shaped the Monterey Bay Aquarium and its global impact.
🌊🦑🧪
#scicomm
www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover/a...
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#scicomm
www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover/a...
As Julie Packard prepares to retire, a look at her legacy that shaped the Monterey Bay Aquarium and its global impact.
Explore Julie Packard's 41-year legacy shaping the Monterey Bay Aquarium, ocean conservation, and global impact.
www.montereycountynow.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:41 AM
As Julie Packard prepares to retire, a look at her amazing legacy that shaped the Monterey Bay Aquarium and its global impact.
🌊🦑🧪
#scicomm
www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover/a...
🌊🦑🧪
#scicomm
www.montereycountynow.com/news/cover/a...