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James Ostrand
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Dad, husband, photographer St Petersburg, DeSantistan
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8h
Over 500,000 views before the Community Note fact check.
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James Ostrand @jamesostrand.bsky.social · 2d
But I won't be able to afford healthcare next year. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/18/u...
Coast Guard Buys Two Private Jets for Noem, Costing $172 Million
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James Ostrand @jamesostrand.bsky.social · 5d
RIP America... www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...
Live Updates: Supreme Court Appears Poised to Upend Key Provision of Voting Rights Act
www.nytimes.com
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d
Q: We've seen images out of Chicago of federal agents shooting faith leaders with pepper balls and arresting journalists. Where's the limit for you on what's acceptable conduct by federal agents?

MIKE JOHNSON: I've not seen them cross the line yet.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 7d
Nearly all employees within the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) were dismissed in Friday’s reduction-in-force, leaving only a few senior officials and administrative staff.
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Dave Earley @earleyedition.bsky.social · 8d
Appointed by Meta as an adviser on AI bias, anti-DEI campaigner Robby Buck has spent the weeks since his appointment spreading disinformation about shootings, trans people, vaccines, crime & protests

The Guardian repeatedly contacted Meta for comment but received no response
Meta AI adviser spreads disinformation about shootings, vaccines and trans people
Critics condemn Robby Starbuck, appointed in lawsuit settlement, for ‘peddling lies and pushing extremism’
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 8d
Nice recap
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George Conway 🇺🇸🚫👑🐸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 9d
Robert De Niro: “Now we have a would-be king — King Donald the First. Fuck that. I’m Robert De Niro and I’m asking you to stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18th”

👉👉 nokings.org
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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · Sep 20
hello darkness my old friend

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kaseygifford.bsky.social Kasey Gifford @kaseygifford.bsky.social · Sep 20
This is absolutely fucking hilarious and pants shittingly terrifying in equal measure.
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James Ostrand @jamesostrand.bsky.social · 8d
I have to go with Annie Hall. She set off a clothing trend with the wardrobe SHE chose. 💪🏼 ❤️
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 11d
“None of these statements are true.”

MEMPHIS DA Steve Mulroy FACT-CHECKS @AGPamBondi’s sworn testimony before Congress.

His post (with Spandau Ballet soundtrack 🎵): www.instagram.com/p/DPmv-WKEil...
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TizzyEnt @tizzyent.bsky.social · 12d
in a world full of Kirks, be a Rogers.
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James Ostrand @jamesostrand.bsky.social · 11d
I hope @tizzyent.bsky.social talks about this! www.tampabay.com/news/florida...
State investigators visit Largo man who sent postcard critical of Florida’s CFO
The postcard read: “You lack values.”
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James Ostrand @jamesostrand.bsky.social · 11d
Intimidation. Pure & simple. www.tampabay.com/news/florida... #FreeStateofFlorida #DeFascist
State investigators visit Largo man who sent postcard critical of Florida’s CFO
The postcard read: “You lack values.”
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15d
Apple caved to the Trump DOJ and removed the anti-ICE apps from its App Store. Cowardice.
The image is an X post by The Bulwark (@BulwarkO ) from 10 hours ago, stating: "I think in a free country we should be able to post onto the internet, 'hey, there are masked agents on Broadway and Vine and not have the government or the tech oligarchs prevent us from doing that.' Shame on you, Tim Cook." The post includes a verified badge and a ship logo.
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Chester Convoy @chesterconvoy.bsky.social · 17d
Tim Cook is a pussy
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James Ostrand @jamesostrand.bsky.social · 13d
COWARD!!
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James Ostrand @jamesostrand.bsky.social · 19d
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS 2 Saint Petersburg” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...
NO KINGS 2 Saint Petersburg · No Kings
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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Senseidai2547 @senseidai.bsky.social · 20d
News like this makes Convicted Felon Donald Trump and his ghoul, Stephen Miller, all tingly inside-someone allegedly from ICE attacking an immigrant. Specifically a woman. It's how they get their jollies.

#DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsACriminal

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ICE officer seen on video pushing woman to ground has returned to duty
An ICE officer who was initially relieved of his duties after being captured on video pushing a woman to the ground has been returned to duty, two U.S. officials familiar with the matter told CBS News...
www.cbsnews.com
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James Ostrand @jamesostrand.bsky.social · 20d
Wow... it's almost as if fairytale culture wars have real life consequences!
a man wearing a suit and tie is smiling for the camera
ALT: a man wearing a suit and tie is smiling for the camera
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JennyBeeFightsFascists🐝🟦✡️🎗️💛🕊️🪩🌟 @benbennybee.bsky.social · 24d
END ICE
This man is Black JOY &excellence, success, hope, love, a role model for ALL Americans.
He is a threat to Fascism not simply because he is Black, but because he is a living example of the
absolute BEST of humanity.
Fascism is a metastatic cancer of hate.
JOY is THE antidote.
Fight with JOY!
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Kodiak149 @kodiak149.bsky.social · Sep 18
Just saying
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Kieran Meadows @kieranbluesky.bsky.social · Sep 18
Slowly it appears the first amendment is getting eroded

free speech & free press have been under steady assault

free assembly is probably next

and at some point it feels like the goal is to make us all subservient to one religion dictated by the state to reign supreme above all others
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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · Sep 17
If you are at NIH *OR* DOJ and know more, Signal is davelevitan.26
davelevitan.bsky.social Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · Sep 17
NEW: Per multiple sources, NIH staff have been told that "DOJ has advised" that they "should NOT" attend the American Public Health Association annual meeting, which is taking place in far-off, uh, Washington DC November 2-5.
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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · Sep 17
#Pinks #ProudBlue #RU
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