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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 16h

Why is the administration more interested in getting the military paid than, say, the IRS?
Because when more people protest you than go to your parties, you want the Army on your side.
#shutdown

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 19h

@kqedforum.bsky.social I write this while wearing a Foursquare hoodie, which gives you an idea of my history with the Internet. Do businesses realize how poor the algorithms on platforms really are? I am a no-King’s protester who gets ads for Trump attire and gun holsters on Meta platforms.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 1d

I saw screenshots of their front page today and there was little mention of protests? Fact check required.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 2d

Back when we all thought it was fun to share.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 2d

Imagine an America where all these people voted with that thought in mind.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 2d

An astonishingly large crowd!
Chicago

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

A classified network of SpaceX satellites is emitting a mysterious signal

An amateur satellite tracker stumbled across the signal, which is coming from Starshield satellites in a "hidden" part of the radio spectrum.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 2d

This is what democracy looks like. #NoKings

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NPR @npr.org · 2d

UPDATE: This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.

No Kings protests: Saturday marches begin around the country

This summer, organizers said more than 5 million people participated in No Kings protests against President Trump. Organizers say they expect an even bigger turnout this time around.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

I answered the 4 am phone call convinced I was getting a Nobel.
Nope

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

Wow. Two contestants on CBS Amazing Race lost time because of racist cab drivers in Budapest who refused to pick them up. And it seems the show just glossed over it.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

Do they know something is going to happen and want to get ahead of it?

apple.news/AyyPBCz99SQe...

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles after string of scandals — CNN

Prince Andrew will relinquish the use of his royal titles including Duke of York after discussing the matter with King Charles, Andrew announced on Friday.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

Not at all what you thought.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

We said things like that 4 years ago. Then we got Merrick Garland who did nothing for 2 years and who has since silently walked off into the sunset. His name no longer mentioned.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

Cleaning up where you live. Unhoused take care of their outside home. www.kqed.org/news/1205895...

How a Bay Area Program Helps Unhoused Residents Become Protectors of Their Environment | KQED

Thousands of unhoused Californians live along streams, creeks and canals, often in conflict with environmental goals. A Bay Area program is betting it can be part of the solution.

www.kqed.org

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

China takes large strides in #EV battery tech.

electrek.co/2025/10/16/c...

China overcomes key barriers to unlocking all-solid-state EV batteries with 1,000 km range

All-solid-state batteries may be the key to unlocking longer range, faster charging, and overall more efficient electric vehicles. After a...

electrek.co

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 3d

Trump’s next failed summit has been announced.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

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California Will Offer Deeply Discounted Insulin in January | KQED

Californians will be able to purchase an insulin pen for $11 under the state-run drug label, CalRx, bypassing pharmaceutical companies that sell it for far more.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

Punchbowl News is a podcast about process. Guests are allowed to say whatever they want … factual or not … uncontested.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

@punchbowlnews.bsky.social “fly out day. Lawmakers, staffers are all heading home.” Staffers??

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

But even in those cases, the differences are far less extreme than “50 % of a 65-year-old.” See e.g. the adolescent vs adult motile sperm count ~11 million vs ~29 million from one study.

Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

• A more nuanced fact: some studies find that semen parameters in adolescents (whose reproductive systems aren’t yet fully matured) can be lower compared to adult men.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

• Sperm counts and semen quality tend to decline with age (in many parameters), not the reverse.

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

The statement is false as a general biological fact.
• Teenagers (especially after puberty) generally have higher testosterone levels than older men (e.g. 65-year-olds).

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Dusty Sneakers @dustysneakers.bsky.social · 4d

Your country’s head doctor was told there would be no math.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

Dr Oz: "You'll notice, President Trump, these are discounted from $242 to $10. I don't know what the math is on that. We can't even calculate it. It's too high to calculate."