NorCal Selkie
@norcalselkie.bsky.social
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Native CA. Hiker, mom of twins, Japanese American, born in SF, Prof Fiduciary Assoc of CA Silicon Valley Chpt affiliate. Digital marketer, recovering Realtor, Senior advocate, natural lover, loves funk & R&B, & all things goofy/ quirky! 💙🚲 🎶🌻
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Irresponsible! Using our military to distract from the NoKings rally without regard for Californian civilian safety! What kind of administration but a kookoo for coco puff regime fires live weapons over i5 and say Gov Newsom was wrong. He has Californians’ best interest, not our fed gov, not JD.
Everyone is laughing at us. Everyone: Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say www.nytimes.com/2025/10/19/u...
Artillery Shell Detonated Over Interstate 5 During Marines’ Celebration, California Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
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I’m horrified by Trump’s order to send 300 National Guard troops to Chicago. We’re only nine months into a four year term and already the president is trying to invade an American city. If you’re in the Guard, you can and should refuse these orders.
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A message from Carl Sagan from 1995—some of his last prophetic words.
I’ve been thinking about the power of this museum. “In storytelling, historical irony gives a character’s perspective. It is a very specific type of situational irony. Since we've all been touched by nostalgia at some point in our lives, historical irony becomes a universal idea.” The EPIC captures♥️
The #EPIC museum’s storytelling immediately captures emigrants’ perspective right from the start. The premise? We all come from somewhere. Each room explores different aspects of Irish emigration & we are given passports to stamp. Emotional, & poignant esp. in today’s global political enviro.
Here’s a Pre-Travel Digital Privacy Checklist
5. Log Out of Accounts & Disable Cloud Sync

6. Turn Off Device Before Arriving
• Powering off your phone adds an additional layer of protection against quick access.

7. Use a VPN with Caution
If you use one, understand how to quickly disable it or explain its legitimate use (e.g., work access).
4. Delete Sensitive Apps or Data (Temporarily)
• Yes, delete any apps or content that could be misunderstood, misused, or incriminating—even if lawful (e.g., encrypted messengers, politically sensitive material, or work-related files).
3. Consider a Travel or “Clean” Phone
• Many privacy-conscious travelers use a secondary phone with minimal apps
2. Is Locking the iPhone Enough?
No, not really…
a. Disable biometric unlock

Turn off Face ID and Touch ID before reaching the border.

Why? CBP officers can compel you to unlock your device using biometrics, but they cannot legally force you to give up your passcode (based on the 5th Amendment).
When going through U.S. immigration or Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at airports or border crossings, it’s wise to assume limited digital privacy.

1. Understand Your Rights
• CBP can search your device (phone, laptop) without a warrant at the border.
• U.S. citizens cannot be denied entry
Same here! Everyone we meet can’t believe what is happening to the U.S. - we are calling it our “Apology Tour - We did not vote for him, I’m so sorry!!”
Its hard to have sympathy for these folks. I’m in Europe visiting friends and none of them can believe USA voted for this con man
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Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

No matter what Trump or Hegseth say, diversity *is* our greatest strength—and our AANHPI communities have proven that time and again.

AANHPI stories are American stories. Always have been.
America is no longer under “Full Democracy” it was ranked “Flawed Democracy”. The U.S. has remained a “flawed democracy” since 2016, ranking 28th out of 167 nations. Over the past year, its democracy score stood unchanged, at 7.9, which puts it below countries such as Canada, Japan, & Uruguay.
Breaks my heart.
This is no longer the America we all dreamed of for “a more perfect union” the phrase implies that the nation, is not perfect but is always striving towards a better state. 💔
#Threats
US elections have recently faced higher threats, frm misinfo, unlawful certification refusals, & legislation

Safe, free, & fair elections r a pillar of democracy-so we identified the most impt state races 2 watch

Read more @brookings.edu👇--TN
www.brookings.edu/articles/us-...
US down-ballot races in 2025 deserve close attention
Numerous down-ballot races in the 2025 election cycle are likely to face threats of subversion and misinformation.
www.brookings.edu
Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court. Malta’s controversial golden passport scheme, allowing foreigners to purchase EU citizenship in exchange for investing upwards of €690,000, was ruled unlawful by the EU’s top court on Tuesday.

www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
Malta’s golden passport scheme rejected by EU top court
The controversial system allowing foreigners to effectively buy EU citizenship raised security concerns. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
Wanda Sykes worked for the NSA and tells us how to protest (watch old protests, drink hot sauce, use a water pik & prepare to rise up your passion! B/c us people of color already been protesting, it’s white people’s turn to get out there & #protest!
"White People, Y'all Should Be Embarrassed" - Wanda Sykes On The Trump Administration
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Visited at the Cork City Gaol where they would put the suffragettes (like me). 😬🥴 #Ireland
Absolutely not! The Nat’l Museum of African American History should not be gutted. The Los Angeles Japanese American Museum should also not be defunded! #CulturalGenocide right in front of us, we the people must pool together and fight for all our communities. #Communities #Unite!
BREAKING: Trump’s executive order is gutting the National Museum of African American History.
Civil Rights artifacts — including a bible carried with Dr. King — are being ripped out like trash.

This is cultural genocide.
www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n...
Strategic Missteps-Former U.S. ambassador Bleich states: “Before launching a tariff war, nations enlist partners to help them withstand retaliatory measures that follow. To protect itself the U.S. needs other countries to commit to buy its goods, supply its markets, & replace supply chain.”
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Trump’s name calling “The Dirty 15: America’s Former Allies”. The countries affected by these tariffs include Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Germany, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, India, Thailand, Italy, Switzerland, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Trump imposed tariffs on America’s 15 most reliable trade partners, calling them the “dirty 15.” This trade war move has fundamentally altered global commerce dynamics and caused significant disruption in international markets. Trump is good at calling people names I’ll give him that!