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I've been told sarcasm is part of my charm. Animal lover, wrangler of yarn. #AltFam #TheResistance

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · Jun 16

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In light of recent events, I want to make it clear that I now have a zero tolerance policy for anyone responding to my posts with anything that can possibly be construed as advocating or implying violence is the answer to anything that is going on in this country. I've been disturbed lately by

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 4h

They're multiplying.

😳😬🤣😎

Jennifer C @thejenniwren.teamlh.social · 9h

Oooh, watch out for the scary antifa animal crossing in war ravaged Portland 😂

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Sanho Tree @sanho.bsky.social · 6h

They must be with Antifa.

Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 7h

Presented without comment, the current scene outside Union Station in DC as I got off the train.

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Eric Feigl-Ding @drericding.bsky.social · 8h

Guess who just got both the updated COVID vaccine and flu shots today? Your dear Leader Trump. Maybe you should get them too.

Sincerely, An Epidemiologist Who Told You Trump Would Get COVID Booster.

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humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social @humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social · 7h

Time for a National Strike is support of our out of work government employees and those who just found out they are fired.
5 days.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Q: How many layoffs have you authorized?

TRUMP: It'll be a lot. And it'll be Democrat-oriented.

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 5h

I knew he'd blame Democrats.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Q: How many layoffs have you authorized?

TRUMP: It'll be a lot. And it'll be Democrat-oriented.

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Ted Lieu @tedlieu.bsky.social · 20h

Today is Day 10 of the Republican shutdown. Your regular reminders:

1. Republicans control the White House, Senate and House.

2. GOP making deep cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA.

3. Democrats are fighting to lower costs, cancel the cuts and save healthcare for Americans.

Rep. Ted Lieu @reptedlieu.bsky.social · 1d

The secret door.

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 6h

My personal opinion is that he's being given busy work to do, like the ballroom, Rose Garden, etc, to keep him occupied and out of the way.

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat @ruthbenghiat.bsky.social · 7h

A diseased population is easier to control

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 7h

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social @humboldthunnybunny.bsky.social · 7h

Just in time to tank holiday shopping.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12h

Trump announces he's putting a bajillion percent tariff on China

It has just been learned that China has taken an extraordinarily aggressive position on Trade in sending an extremely hostile letter to the World, stating that they were going to, effective November 1st, 2025, impose large scale Export Controls on virtually every product they make, and some not even made by them. This affects ALL Countries, without exception, and was obviously a plan devised by them years ago. It is absolutely unheard of in International Trade, and a moral disgrace in dealing with other Nations.

Based on the fact that China has taken this unprecedented position, and speaking only for the U.S.A., and not other Nations who were similarly threatened, starting November 1st, 2025 (or sooner, depending on any further actions or changes taken by China), the United States of America will impose a Tariff of 100% on China, over and above any Tariff that they are currently paying. Also on November 1st, we will impose Export Controls on any and all critical software.

It is impossible to believe that China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is History. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

DONALD J. TRUMP
PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 7h

When you get a government shut down, many people are furloughed (=told they may not work during the shutdown).

Others are excepted because their work is crucial and significant harm if they were furloughed.

(All of our work is important but stick with me here.)

SOME EXCEPTED STAFF - just RIFfed.

Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 8d

Government Shutdown 101 📚

What's furlough?
Are all gov employees furloughed?
And what does it mean for CDC?

Well, because #MMWR staff are furloughed, no #AltComms tonight 😢

Short thread 👇

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 6h

WTF?? Employees considered essential were just RIFed? Are you shitting me?

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Alt National Endowment for the Humanities @altnehgov.altgov.info · 14h

For any of our Fed family and friends, we see you and we are you. 🫶

If you receive a RIF notice, back up every file you think you may need before access is cut.

You did nothing wrong. You have held the line with incredible strength and we will continue to stand with you all the way. 🤍✊

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 7h

WTF??? Republicans control all three branches of the government.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 9h

A new Noem video is being played at airports trashing Democrats.

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 7h

Thread

Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 8h

1/2 A reminder to anyone who was RIFed.

💯 you do NOT deserve this.

Quick tips if you do get a RIF notice:
❌ Do not send a read receipt
❌ Do not respond right away - the union will probably provide language for response
✅ Forward notice to your personal email

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Joe Feagin @profjoefeagin.bsky.social · 8h

article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/u...

Librarian Fired in Books Dispute to Receive $700,000 Settlement

www.nytimes.com

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 7h

He's living in a fantasy world of his own creation. It's really disturbing hearing what he and the Republicans, in general, are saying right now.

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Richard Jones @rljones3-d.bsky.social · 8h

"Gift Article"

"They [the Founders] would have had nothing but contempt for representatives who surrender their constitutional powers because they are afraid of arousing the ire of the president’s supporters."

👿 Presidents are not kings. 👿

www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

What the Founders Would Say Now

They might be surprised that the republic exists at all.

www.theatlantic.com

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 8h

My heart goes out to you!

RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 8h

I'm guessing that's exactly what is happening.

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 8h

"If we were even to suppose the national rulers actuated by the most ungovernable ambition, it is impossible to believe that they would employ such preposterous means to accomplish their designs."

Oh Alexander, honey.

Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 11h

Quoted by Judge Perry today in her opinion in Illinois v Trump

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 8h

It amazes me that he ever thought it would be different.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 8h

Vivek was apparently shocked to learn that the kids in Charlie Kirk's TPUSA groups are Christian Nationalists who will never accept him. They want the entire country to be white Christians, and the very idea that he could hold a position of power offends them.

newrepublic.com/post/201664/...

Surprise! Vivek Ramaswamy’s Turning Point Event Derailed by Racism

Event attendees asked Ramaswamy why he felt he could be the governor of Ohio even though he isn’t Christian.

newrepublic.com

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 8h

I want to know who it is that is manipulating him into believing this is true. If no one is manipulating him, he's stuck in time.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

Trump: "Portland, I mean -- every time I look at that place it's burning down. There are fires all over the place. When a store -- there are very few of them left -- but when a store owner rebuilds a store they build it out of plywood. They don't put up storefronts anymore. They just put wood up."

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RogueResistanceKnitter 🥄 @rogueresistknitter.bsky.social · 10h

Is he unaware that he works for a felon?

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 14h

Federal workers: If you were impacted by the Trump administration's just-announced mass layoffs, our reporters are here to listen.

We understand you may be taking a risk in contacting us, and we take your privacy seriously.

Here's how to get in touch securely 👇

How to Contact ProPublica or Send a Tip Securely — ProPublica

Our job is to hold people and institutions accountable. To do that, we need evidence.

propublica.org

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