Pete Chaput
@petec70.bsky.social
Dad, spouse, world traveller, river engineer.
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Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show," in which Kid Rock appeared to lip-sync for much of his performance, was reportedly pre-taped.
Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show" Was Pre-Taped: Report
It's been reported that Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show" was pre-taped in advance of its airing opposite Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
consequence.net
February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show," in which Kid Rock appeared to lip-sync for much of his performance, was reportedly pre-taped.
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I wrote this thread up into an article and revived my old Medium account to host: medium.com/@katestarbir...
I explain how Bannon's comments of "ICE surrounding polls" are a strategic attempt to exploit our outrage to advance his goals of voter suppression — and how we can redirect that attack.
I explain how Bannon's comments of "ICE surrounding polls" are a strategic attempt to exploit our outrage to advance his goals of voter suppression — and how we can redirect that attack.
February 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
I wrote this thread up into an article and revived my old Medium account to host: medium.com/@katestarbir...
I explain how Bannon's comments of "ICE surrounding polls" are a strategic attempt to exploit our outrage to advance his goals of voter suppression — and how we can redirect that attack.
I explain how Bannon's comments of "ICE surrounding polls" are a strategic attempt to exploit our outrage to advance his goals of voter suppression — and how we can redirect that attack.
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🌱 "To forget how to dig the Earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves." —Mahatma Gandhi
February 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🌱 "To forget how to dig the Earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves." —Mahatma Gandhi
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February 5, 2026 at 6:20 AM
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I’ve written an editorial for @consequence.bsky.social revealing the inspiration behind my song ‘City of Heroes’ and reflecting on the role that music can play in the struggle against oppression
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
The Lesson of Niemöller, Rewritten on the Streets of Minneapolis (Guest Editorial)
In a new guest editorial, Billy Bragg reflects on the rise of modern-day resistance and how protest songs can turn bystanders into resistance.
consequence.net
February 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
I’ve written an editorial for @consequence.bsky.social revealing the inspiration behind my song ‘City of Heroes’ and reflecting on the role that music can play in the struggle against oppression
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
consequence.net/2026/02/bill...
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The Cascadian region stretches across 750,000 square miles (1.9 million sq km), transcending political boundaries between U.S. states and even the 49th parallel, which divides the United States and Canada.
Read: americangeo.substack.com/p/the-ags-gl...
#Cascadia
Read: americangeo.substack.com/p/the-ags-gl...
#Cascadia
February 3, 2026 at 6:09 PM
The Cascadian region stretches across 750,000 square miles (1.9 million sq km), transcending political boundaries between U.S. states and even the 49th parallel, which divides the United States and Canada.
Read: americangeo.substack.com/p/the-ags-gl...
#Cascadia
Read: americangeo.substack.com/p/the-ags-gl...
#Cascadia
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Look at this beautiful hawk I just saw!!
January 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Look at this beautiful hawk I just saw!!
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January 14, 2026 at 3:33 AM
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Arrest Kristi Noem.
Fire Kristi Noem.
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Arrest Kristi Noem.
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Stunning. An Afghan veteran looking to write about the ICE hiring process was offered a job after just a 6-minute interview and having never supplied ICE with any of the required background documents or drug test results.
January 13, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Stunning. An Afghan veteran looking to write about the ICE hiring process was offered a job after just a 6-minute interview and having never supplied ICE with any of the required background documents or drug test results.
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The official explanation they’re apparently going with here is that they aren’t 100% convinced that breathing soot and ozone is actually bad for you.
Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
nyti.ms
January 12, 2026 at 7:48 PM
The official explanation they’re apparently going with here is that they aren’t 100% convinced that breathing soot and ozone is actually bad for you.
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📈 Take a look at graphs showing the number of people displaced by sweeps conducted in Portland, comparisons between sweeps and the amount of city shelter beds, which confiscated items are stored after sweeps, and more.
There's more, but you'll need to see the rest for yourself in print!
There's more, but you'll need to see the rest for yourself in print!
Visualizing the impact of sweeps in Portland through data
www.streetroots.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:46 PM
📈 Take a look at graphs showing the number of people displaced by sweeps conducted in Portland, comparisons between sweeps and the amount of city shelter beds, which confiscated items are stored after sweeps, and more.
There's more, but you'll need to see the rest for yourself in print!
There's more, but you'll need to see the rest for yourself in print!
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🗞️ ICYMI: Part two of a deep dive into sweeps conducted in Portland is on sale now. Purchase this issue from your local Street Roots vendor while you still can.
www.streetroots.org/vendors#locate
www.streetroots.org/vendors#locate
Street Roots vendors
Street Roots provides an opportunity for people experiencing homelessness and poverty to earn an income by selling the newspaper.
www.streetroots.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM
🗞️ ICYMI: Part two of a deep dive into sweeps conducted in Portland is on sale now. Purchase this issue from your local Street Roots vendor while you still can.
www.streetroots.org/vendors#locate
www.streetroots.org/vendors#locate
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Portlanders shared their firsthand accounts of being swept.
Firsthand accounts of those impacted by sweeps on Portland's streets
www.streetroots.org
January 12, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Portlanders shared their firsthand accounts of being swept.
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The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025.
The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts
The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025.
bit.ly
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM
The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025.
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Master’s & Doctoral students at universities in the U.S.! Apply today to be considered for an award of $2,000 to support your #geography #gis #geospatial research. Projects with a fieldwork component will be prioritized.
Email the proposal materials below to [email protected] before Jan. 16th.
Email the proposal materials below to [email protected] before Jan. 16th.
January 13, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Master’s & Doctoral students at universities in the U.S.! Apply today to be considered for an award of $2,000 to support your #geography #gis #geospatial research. Projects with a fieldwork component will be prioritized.
Email the proposal materials below to [email protected] before Jan. 16th.
Email the proposal materials below to [email protected] before Jan. 16th.
Here is a short video for chilling. An Aldabra giant tortoise eating grass. The tortoises are native to Seychelles, but I took the video in Mauritius where some live.
January 11, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Here is a short video for chilling. An Aldabra giant tortoise eating grass. The tortoises are native to Seychelles, but I took the video in Mauritius where some live.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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#usa: Flu Season Hits with a Vengeance
Influenza infections are rising nationwide, as a new strain of influenza A, which is being called a "super flu," has caused hospitalizations to double in a single week.
Read more: mailchi.mp/americangeo/...
#fluseason #flu #influenza
Influenza infections are rising nationwide, as a new strain of influenza A, which is being called a "super flu," has caused hospitalizations to double in a single week.
Read more: mailchi.mp/americangeo/...
#fluseason #flu #influenza
January 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
#usa: Flu Season Hits with a Vengeance
Influenza infections are rising nationwide, as a new strain of influenza A, which is being called a "super flu," has caused hospitalizations to double in a single week.
Read more: mailchi.mp/americangeo/...
#fluseason #flu #influenza
Influenza infections are rising nationwide, as a new strain of influenza A, which is being called a "super flu," has caused hospitalizations to double in a single week.
Read more: mailchi.mp/americangeo/...
#fluseason #flu #influenza
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December 31, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Semiotic paradox alert!
December 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Semiotic paradox alert!
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Foster Floodplain: Portland, OR
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
December 5, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Foster Floodplain: Portland, OR
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
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Foster Floodplain: Portland, OR
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
December 5, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Foster Floodplain: Portland, OR
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
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Foster Floodplain: Portland, OR
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
December 5, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Foster Floodplain: Portland, OR
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire
Black Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa)
#Fall #Fallcolor #pdx #cityonfire