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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 4d

Murkowski may be on Talk of Alaska this Tuesday at 10am. You can call 1-800-478-8255 to ask a question live, or email [email protected]. #AkLeg #Alaska #AlaskaSky

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 8d

Thanks to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner for covering the UAF Municipal Candidate Forum.
🏳️‍⚧️ Protect trans kids, no matter what. ✅ Vote by October 7!

#AkLeg #Alaska #AlaskaSky

Black and white graphic with green accents. Fairbanks School Board question: “transgender students should have safe access to facilities that reflect their gender identity.” Seat C: Sam Spencer - yes. Audra Hull - no and yes. Seat D: Naomi Hewitt - Yes. Melissa Burnett - yes.

Black and white graphic with green accents. City of Fairbanks question: “transgender students should have safe access to facilities that reflect their gender identity.” Mayor: Mindy o’Neall - yes. David Pruhs - ;8: not show up. Seat C: Sue Sprinkle - Yes. Hannah Ekalook - No.

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 10d

“Turning point —> Fairbanks” signs with 5 Republican candidate names posted around Fairbanks ahead of the Oct. 7 local elections. I guess it’s a fireable offense to quote Charlie Kirk, but it’s fine to campaign on his death? 🤢🤮 #Akleg #Alaska #Fairbanks

Photo of a campaign sign in a squished font. Turning point, arrow, Fairbanks. FNSB local candidates Brett Rotermund, Barbara Haney, JT McComas-Roe, Melissa Burnett, Audra Hill. Early voting Bentley Mall September 22-October 2. Paid for by Interior Republicans.

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 10d

If any other president in all of history said the military should use American cities as a training ground he would be removed from office that same day. The hardest thing to tolerate in all this is how relatively silent elected democrats are. It’s ridiculous.

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Heather Aruffo @haharuffo.bsky.social · 13d

Let’s Get Out The Vote Fairbanks! Municipal Elections are on Tuesday, October 7th! Early voting is still on today, tomorrow and all next week at the Bentley Mall! #gotv #fairbanksak #fnsb

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 14d

I’m so glad Anchorage elected a moderate mayor so that her new slightly-less-evil police chief could grow the surveillance state and destroy our unhoused neighbor’s lives! What a relief!!!

a woman in a red dress is standing in front of a blue door and says welcome to big brother

ALT: a woman in a red dress is standing in front of a blue door and says welcome to big brother

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 14d

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screenshot of Alaska public media article that says Anchorage police will be installing cameras connected to a centralized network of cameras. “Case said he hopes to add potentially hundreds of home and business security cameras to the network as well, if residents agree to share access.”

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 16d

Wednesday, September 24: Rep. Nick Begich is in Fairbanks. Why is he visiting the university he voted to gut funding for? #Alaska #Akleg #AlaskaSky #Fairbanks

Nick Begich is in Fairbanks Wednesday, September 24: protest wherever he goes! 9:30am Westmark Hotel, 1pm UAF Geophysical Institute, 2:30pm Alaska Auto Rental. Why did you block the Epstein files? Why did you vote for the big bad bill? Why won’t you meet with constituents? Buddies with Trump = bad for Alaska.

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Leah Berman Williams @leahwrenn.bsky.social · 17d

FNSB, consider emailing the assembly [email protected] in support of this resolution, or testify in support on Thursday in person.

(Anti folks expected.)

A RESOLUTION URGING ALASKA'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR
THE RELEASE OF ATCHAREE BUNTOW

#alaskasky

www.fnsb.gov/DocumentCent...

www.fnsb.gov

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 17d

🍅 Nick Begich has a lot of audacity to show up in Fairbanks after voting to cut our health care, education, and SO much more. Show up, be loud, share widely! #Alaska #AlaskaSky #Fairbanks #Akleg

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 17d

‼️ Testify on Thursday in support of the FBX Assembly resolution urging Alaska’s congressional delegation to advocate for Fairbanksan Atcharee Buntow’s release from ICE detention and ensure federal law enforcement respect due process.

💌 Email public testimony to [email protected]. #AkLeg #Alaska

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 18d

Early voting options in Fairbanks:

🗳️ Bentley Mall: Sep 22 to Oct 3, Oct 6, Mon to Sat 10am-7pm (except Sun Sep 28 11am-6pm)

🗳️ Fairbanks City Hall: Sep 22 to Oct 6, Mon to Fri 8am-5pm

🗳️ North Pole City Hall: Sep 22 to Oct 6, Mon to Fri 8am-5pm

Request an email ballot:
www.FNSB.gov/elections

Election Information

Learn about upcoming elections.

www.FNSB.gov

Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 18d

Early voting is open in Fairbanks! Here are the polling place hours and the progressive leaning candidates on your ballot. This is our ONLY chance to vote this year, don’t miss it! #AkLeg #Alaska #Fairbanks #AlaskaSky

Vote local Tuesday October 7! Vote early/absentee:

Bentley Mall: Sep 22 to Oct 3, Oct 6 Mon to Sat 10am-7pm except Sunday Sep 28 11am-6pm

Fairbanks City Hall: Sep 22 to Oct 6, Mon to Fri 8am-5pm

North Pole City Hall: Sep 22 to Oct 6, Mon to Fri 8am-5pm

Source: www.FNSB.gov/elections.

Photo of a handmade sign that says SAVE OUR SCHOOLS. Photo of a crowd of 1000+ protesters at Fairbanks’ No Kings rally.

Fireweed Collective Fairbanks North Star 2025 Voter Guide. Municipal elections Tuesday, October 7th. Fairbanks City Mayor: Mindy O’Neall. Fairbanks city council seat C: Sue Sprinkle. Fairbanks City Council Seat D: Crystal Tidwell. Borough Assembly Seat B: write in Allegory Smith. Borough Assembly Seat C: Garrett Armstrong. Borough Assembly Seat I: Patrick Roach. School Board Seat C: Sam Spencer. School Board Seat D: Naomi Hewitt. This voting guide is based on responses to Fireweed’s survey investigating candidate’s vies on climate change, housing, transportation, and 2LGBTQIA+ rights. Read the responses at http://bit.ly/3VZDhXa.

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 22d

Multiple #AkLeg legislators are on a paid vacation hosted by the Israeli Foreign Ministry:
❌ @wielechowski.bsky.social
❌ Rep Chuck Kopp
❌ Rep Neal Foster
❌ Sen Shelley Hughes

Shame on them for visiting as the United Nations declared genocide in Gaza.

#Alaska #AlaskaSky

Post from Israel in San Francisco referencing Alaska legislators in Israel.

Four smiling people hold an Alaska flag in a desert environment

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fbxresistanceinfo.bsky.social @fbxresistanceinfo.bsky.social · 23d

Who: Everyone!
What: No Kings Protest
When: Saturday, October 18 from noon to 2PM
Where: from Pioneer Park to the IBEW 1547 Hall at 2000 Airport Way

More info in comments.

#alaskasky #fbxresistanceinfo

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 24d

Illinois State Senator Karina Villa sprang into action to protect her community from ICE raids, alerting neighbors to their rights and chasing off masked agents. This is how you stand up to authoritarianism. We should all be inspired by Sen. Villa's courage.

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Shoshanah in Alaska @shanahstone.bsky.social · 27d

So Nick Begich 3 is going pro pedophile too Alaska. FYI

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fbxresistanceinfo.bsky.social @fbxresistanceinfo.bsky.social · 27d

Heads up Fairbanks and surrounding area!

ICEblock had a couple of reports this morning of ICE activity this morning in Fairbanks near Home Depot.

If your phone supports the app, this is a great time to familiarize yourself with it.

#alaskasky #fbxresistanceinfo

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 28d

Murkowski & Sullivan: reprehensible, morally corrupt politicians failing Alaskans again and again. #AkLeg #Alaska #AlaskaSky

dermotcole.bsky.social @dermotcole.bsky.social · Sep 11

www.dermotcole.com/reportingfro...

Reporting From Alaska- Murkowski, joining Sullivan, casts deciding vote to block release of Epstein files

Murkowski was the last senator to vote, which made it 51-49 to table an amendment that would have forced the Department of Justice to release all the Epstein files that senators of both parties say th...

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RichThompsonAK @richthompsonak.bsky.social · 28d

Murkowski, Sullivan defend blocking vote on full Epstein disclosure, claiming Trump’s AG should issue a report instead

"Sullivan, who is running for reelection ..."

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Reporting From Alaska- Murkowski, Sullivan defend blocking vote on full Epstein disclosure, claiming Trump’s AG should issue a report instead

Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan claim the Jeffrey Epstein amendment they helped kill Wednesday was a Democratic stunt and they prefer the Republican plan to have Congress prepare a report on Eps...

www.dermotcole.com

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dermotcole.bsky.social @dermotcole.bsky.social · 28d

We need political leaders in Alaska who try to think a bit about what they say before they announce what they believe.

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 28d

1. In the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk's shooting, the WSJ laundered claims that "transgender symbols" were found with the shooter's gun.

Now, a press conference reveals that NO such symbols were found.

WSJ owes a full retraction and apology.

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Press Conference: No "Transgender" Or "LGBTQ" Symbols Found At Kirk's Shooting

Yesterday, several media outlets claimed or strongly implied that "transgender symbols" were found at the scene of the gun used by Charlie Kirk's shooter. This turned out to be false.

www.erininthemorning.com

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ghost of malena @seachanger.bsky.social · 28d

great day to verify sources before amplifying or believing a post or screenshot with hot info about a shooter

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Ptarmageddon @ptarmageddon.bsky.social · 28d

Jezebel @jezebeldotcom.bsky.social · 28d

On Thursday, USAID confirmed that the birth control methods, intended for women in war zones and refugee camps, had been set on fire.
www.jezebel.com/trump-admin-...

Trump Admin Torches $10 Million in Birth Control Meant for Women in Crisis Zones

On Thursday, USAID confirmed that the birth control methods, intended for women in war zones and refugee camps, had been set on fire.

www.jezebel.com

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Ahhhhh @nerdjpg.com · Sep 10

(Person who destroyed homeless peoples belongings with a smile on their face) political violence is bad

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