Pat Race
@pat.alaskarobotics.com
Hi! I'm an owner of the Alaska Robotics Gallery in Juneau where we sell comics, board games, art supplies, and local artwork.
I make short films, comics, picture books, host a comics camp and post a lot about Alaska policy.
https://patrace.com
I make short films, comics, picture books, host a comics camp and post a lot about Alaska policy.
https://patrace.com
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You’ve been Hit By
You’ve Been Struck By
You’ve Been Struck By
January 12, 2026 at 3:38 AM
You’ve been Hit By
You’ve Been Struck By
You’ve Been Struck By
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This needs an anger translator because in Fed speak this is like seventeen on a scale of ten.
Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 1:47 AM
This needs an anger translator because in Fed speak this is like seventeen on a scale of ten.
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a central conceit of many people trapped (without their knowledge) on FB and x, is a kind of flat-earther view of the perceived world beyond their own login borders
and yet, for example, I have been buying and selling my shit on craiglist & irl totally without using FB marketplace this entire time
and yet, for example, I have been buying and selling my shit on craiglist & irl totally without using FB marketplace this entire time
January 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM
a central conceit of many people trapped (without their knowledge) on FB and x, is a kind of flat-earther view of the perceived world beyond their own login borders
and yet, for example, I have been buying and selling my shit on craiglist & irl totally without using FB marketplace this entire time
and yet, for example, I have been buying and selling my shit on craiglist & irl totally without using FB marketplace this entire time
Slightly diminish a game
Mid Rock International
Mid Rock International
Slightly diminish a game
Very Large Lizard Quest
Very Large Lizard Quest
Slightly Diminish a Game
Cyan Duke
Cyan Duke
January 11, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Slightly diminish a game
Mid Rock International
Mid Rock International
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This one by @tommysiegel.bsky.social is going around. That sure looks like the Mendenhall Glacier / Áak'w T'áak Sít from West Glacier Trail.
January 11, 2026 at 4:44 PM
This one by @tommysiegel.bsky.social is going around. That sure looks like the Mendenhall Glacier / Áak'w T'áak Sít from West Glacier Trail.
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This is…
A) …market-moving information. And, in fact, it appears there was action on Polymarket around the time of this post
B) …another attack on the (still reliable) work of the professionals at BLS.
C) …yet another example of him not believing the rules apply to him, and getting away w it
A) …market-moving information. And, in fact, it appears there was action on Polymarket around the time of this post
B) …another attack on the (still reliable) work of the professionals at BLS.
C) …yet another example of him not believing the rules apply to him, and getting away w it
Kai, could you educate us with a few sentences why?
January 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
This is…
A) …market-moving information. And, in fact, it appears there was action on Polymarket around the time of this post
B) …another attack on the (still reliable) work of the professionals at BLS.
C) …yet another example of him not believing the rules apply to him, and getting away w it
A) …market-moving information. And, in fact, it appears there was action on Polymarket around the time of this post
B) …another attack on the (still reliable) work of the professionals at BLS.
C) …yet another example of him not believing the rules apply to him, and getting away w it
Ok. I love that Rashah included the names of the chickens. This is some A+ small town journalism right here.
January 10, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Ok. I love that Rashah included the names of the chickens. This is some A+ small town journalism right here.
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⛄️ Yikes!
Haines Highway cleared of avalanche that caught three vehicles
State Department of Transportation has closed portions of the highway, and is not plowing Lutak Road or Mud Bay road due to deteriorating weather conditions on Friday.
www.juneauindependent.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM
⛄️ Yikes!
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Here's the 2022 Juneau avalanche map if you're wondering what areas you should avoid the next few days.
January 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Here's the 2022 Juneau avalanche map if you're wondering what areas you should avoid the next few days.
#akleg Op-ed from Claman to pair with SJR2, a constitutional amendment to lower the veto threshold in Alaska. This makes a ton of sense to me, Alaska has the highest threshold in the nation and this is a good way to reign in executive power.
Opinion: Alaska’s budget shouldn’t hinge on a supermajority
A 1959-era veto rule gives governors outsized power over today’s Legislature — and Senate Joint Resolution 2 would finally restore balance.
www.adn.com
January 9, 2026 at 9:34 PM
#akleg Op-ed from Claman to pair with SJR2, a constitutional amendment to lower the veto threshold in Alaska. This makes a ton of sense to me, Alaska has the highest threshold in the nation and this is a good way to reign in executive power.
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BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
January 9, 2026 at 8:02 PM
BIG FIGHT AT POLAND’S WROCLAW ZOO!!!
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Have you seen a perfect headline today? www.juneauindependent.com/post/juneau-...
Juneau’s first baby of 2026 is Bjorn at hospital
Bjorn Schroth welcomed on Jan. 3 with a boat fit for a possible future captain.
www.juneauindependent.com
January 9, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Have you seen a perfect headline today? www.juneauindependent.com/post/juneau-...
Perhaps the greatest comic book cover of all time.
January 9, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Perhaps the greatest comic book cover of all time.
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wow really helpful, thank you new york times
October 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
wow really helpful, thank you new york times
Anchorage friends! I am doing a presentation at the Loussac Library next week and I would love to see you there! I'll be talking political satire, picture books, small business, moms, dads, libraries, arts and culture... Everything. #akleg #alaskasky
January 9, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Anchorage friends! I am doing a presentation at the Loussac Library next week and I would love to see you there! I'll be talking political satire, picture books, small business, moms, dads, libraries, arts and culture... Everything. #akleg #alaskasky
#akleg Oh. The House passed ACA subsidy extensions!? I wonder if that puts Sen. Sullivan in a tough spot. I guess I won't be surprised if he suddenly changes his tune when his performative support actually risks passage.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
US House breaks with Trump to revive Affordable Care Act subsidies
Seventeen Republicans join Democrats to pass a three-year extension of tax credits cutting ACA premiums
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:36 PM
#akleg Oh. The House passed ACA subsidy extensions!? I wonder if that puts Sen. Sullivan in a tough spot. I guess I won't be surprised if he suddenly changes his tune when his performative support actually risks passage.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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This is where I'm at. Emotionally.
January 8, 2026 at 9:32 PM
This is where I'm at. Emotionally.
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Eleven American Samoans in Alaska face serious prison time for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. Theirs is a wild story of colonialism, cops, “voter fraud” panic, small-town beef, and family. I spent months on this + am so glad to now be able to share it: boltsmag.org/prosecuted-f...
Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It - Bolts
In a small Alaska town, American Samoans face prosecution for voting in the only country they’ve ever known. They live in a limbo, created by colonial expansion, that now confuses even public official...
boltsmag.org
January 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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oldhead advice from an oldhead.
every couple years, newcomers to the movement think "THIS is finally it, the moment when the dam breaks and the whole system is overthrown"
and when it doesn't happen they lose patience and get disillusioned and drop out of movement work
gotta build for long term
every couple years, newcomers to the movement think "THIS is finally it, the moment when the dam breaks and the whole system is overthrown"
and when it doesn't happen they lose patience and get disillusioned and drop out of movement work
gotta build for long term
January 8, 2026 at 7:32 AM
oldhead advice from an oldhead.
every couple years, newcomers to the movement think "THIS is finally it, the moment when the dam breaks and the whole system is overthrown"
and when it doesn't happen they lose patience and get disillusioned and drop out of movement work
gotta build for long term
every couple years, newcomers to the movement think "THIS is finally it, the moment when the dam breaks and the whole system is overthrown"
and when it doesn't happen they lose patience and get disillusioned and drop out of movement work
gotta build for long term
To be clear, Democrats have already written this legislation. Variations on the theme exist in the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act, the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, and the HOMES act.
Trump says he wants to ban large investors from buying houses. It's part of his affordability plan
President Donald Trump says he wants to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying that a ban would make it easier for younger families to buy their first homes.
apnews.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
To be clear, Democrats have already written this legislation. Variations on the theme exist in the End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act, the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, and the HOMES act.