Veda Pin
@vedapin.bsky.social
All views expressed are my own and are personal, not professional. I don't speak in any way for my employer or another entity. Bluesky is mostly home to my rage. Tumblr houses my joy (nerd on, fellow geeks).
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License plate readers were sold as tools for finding stolen cars, but records have shown that they're being used in abortion investigations. States must ban law enforcement from using ALPRs to investigate healthcare decisions and prohibit sharing data across state lines. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
Flock Safety and Texas Sheriff Claimed License Plate Search Was for a
New documents and court records obtained by EFF show that Texas deputies queried Flock Safety's surveillance data in an abortion investigation, contradicting the narrative promoted by the company and
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November 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
License plate readers were sold as tools for finding stolen cars, but records have shown that they're being used in abortion investigations. States must ban law enforcement from using ALPRs to investigate healthcare decisions and prohibit sharing data across state lines. www.eff.org/deeplinks/2...
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1. In a devastating decision for trans kids in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, the 6th Circuit has ruled students can bully trans kids by repeatedly misgendering them.
Trans kids also are not allowed to return the favor to their bullies.
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Trans kids also are not allowed to return the favor to their bullies.
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6th Circuit Rules Cis Students May Bully Trans Students By Repeatedly Misgendering Them
The Circuit also seemed to suggest that trans students could not misgender their bullies in return.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
1. In a devastating decision for trans kids in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, the 6th Circuit has ruled students can bully trans kids by repeatedly misgendering them.
Trans kids also are not allowed to return the favor to their bullies.
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Trans kids also are not allowed to return the favor to their bullies.
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No words
1. In a major shadow docket ruling from the Supreme Court, the court has ruled against trans people's passports, giving a stay to the Trump administration.
The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
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The admin has previously indicated it intend to revoke some passports if it got this ruling.
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SCOTUS Rules Against Trans People's Passport Gender Markers In Shadow Docket Ruling
The administration has previously indicated it could revoke some trans people's passports if it got this ruling.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
No words
What the FUCK.
1. A new proposed rule at the Department of Homeland Security would institute biological sex DNA testing of immigrants and visa applicants if DHS has reason to believe it would be relevant to their immigration status.
Read the latest from writer S. Baum.
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DHS Wants to Make Some Immigrants and Visitors Take a DNA Sex Test
The public comment period for the proposal has begun.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:06 PM
What the FUCK.
Wtaf is this shit.
This is wrong on so many different levels. we are a joke. this government is a fucking laughing stock across the world. we've let internet trolls take over our gov and this is what they're spending our tax dollars on.
it's fucking disgusting.
it's fucking disgusting.
November 3, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Wtaf is this shit.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov @jbpritzker.bsky.social
I would love for Illinois to be a leader in a New Endeavor of community service in collaboration with other willing states. What an amazing legacy that could create.
I would love for Illinois to be a leader in a New Endeavor of community service in collaboration with other willing states. What an amazing legacy that could create.
substack.com/@jennifergre... I have long supported some kind of “national service” in the US. And as this makes clear—it pays off on so many fronts! Had we instituted this years ago when , we might not be in the authoritarian fix we find ourselves. Great article, Ken Syring!
Jennifer Gregg (@jennifergregg)
https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/ncr-article/the-peace-corps-and-americorps-americas-best-defenses-against-authoritarianism/
A great article from a colleague I work with at The Steady State. I hav...
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November 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov @jbpritzker.bsky.social
I would love for Illinois to be a leader in a New Endeavor of community service in collaboration with other willing states. What an amazing legacy that could create.
I would love for Illinois to be a leader in a New Endeavor of community service in collaboration with other willing states. What an amazing legacy that could create.
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substack.com/@jennifergre... I have long supported some kind of “national service” in the US. And as this makes clear—it pays off on so many fronts! Had we instituted this years ago when , we might not be in the authoritarian fix we find ourselves. Great article, Ken Syring!
Jennifer Gregg (@jennifergregg)
https://www.nationalcivicleague.org/ncr-article/the-peace-corps-and-americorps-americas-best-defenses-against-authoritarianism/
A great article from a colleague I work with at The Steady State. I hav...
substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
substack.com/@jennifergre... I have long supported some kind of “national service” in the US. And as this makes clear—it pays off on so many fronts! Had we instituted this years ago when , we might not be in the authoritarian fix we find ourselves. Great article, Ken Syring!
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Everything the “don’t tread on me” folks claimed to care about is being done by the people they now blindly support
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Everything the “don’t tread on me” folks claimed to care about is being done by the people they now blindly support
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This perfectly encapsulates what the GOP position is on the shutdown.
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This perfectly encapsulates what the GOP position is on the shutdown.
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This is relevant again today. The directive just went out. Keep in mind, it’s illegal for the president to use the military as police without invoking the insurrection act.
That’s interesting. Last time I heard the phrase “Quick Reaction Force” was during the January 6 investigations when the Oath Keepers stashed an arsenal at a Virginia hotel. Gift link: wapo.st/46UGmic
October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is relevant again today. The directive just went out. Keep in mind, it’s illegal for the president to use the military as police without invoking the insurrection act.
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Food bank director: “for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”
October 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Food bank director: “for every meal that a food bank provides, the SNAP program provides nine. There’s no way we can meet that gap.”
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If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
October 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net
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1. As SNAP benefits expire, 42,000,000 hungry people may turn to the USDA website.
Now, the website blames their hunger on transgender people and immigrants.
It's a cynical ploy, an an indication that anti-trans measures are a Trump priority for the shutdown.
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Now, the website blames their hunger on transgender people and immigrants.
It's a cynical ploy, an an indication that anti-trans measures are a Trump priority for the shutdown.
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USDA Website Blames SNAP Benefits Expiring On Trans People And Immigrants During Shutdown
The benefits, which are set to expire on November 1st due to the government shutdown, will lead to millions of people struggling to secure access to food.
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October 27, 2025 at 4:12 PM
1. As SNAP benefits expire, 42,000,000 hungry people may turn to the USDA website.
Now, the website blames their hunger on transgender people and immigrants.
It's a cynical ploy, an an indication that anti-trans measures are a Trump priority for the shutdown.
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Now, the website blames their hunger on transgender people and immigrants.
It's a cynical ploy, an an indication that anti-trans measures are a Trump priority for the shutdown.
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This is a drop in the bucket, but it's still a good idea with #SNAP benefits not coming through for so many starting Nov 1. Tuck something extra into those #Halloween treat bags.
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
This is a drop in the bucket, but it's still a good idea with #SNAP benefits not coming through for so many starting Nov 1. Tuck something extra into those #Halloween treat bags.
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At what point when you’re paying troops with your own private money do they not just become mercenaries
October 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
At what point when you’re paying troops with your own private money do they not just become mercenaries
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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This Is Trump's Plan to End Our Democracy
YouTube video by Senator Chris Murphy
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October 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com
Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
Google
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
1/3
Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
1/3
October 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
This is who is paying for the destruction of the White House East Wing, per @wsj.com
Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
Google
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
1/3
Altria Group Inc.
Amazon
Apple Inc.
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp.
Caterpillar Inc.
Coinbase Global
Comcast Corp.
Hard Rock International
HP Inc.
Lockheed Martin Corp.
Meta Platforms Inc.
1/3
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