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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 16h

This kind of shit happens all the time

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 22h

Here’s video of the incident

🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 19h

@atfteachersunion.bsky.social local #1420 took unequivocally correct stand to inform their teachers and their communities. Mr. McCall can go kick rocks

New Mexico Boycott McCalls Pumpkin Patch.

A screen shot from Instagram posted by thr ABQ teachers federation

AFT LOCAL 1420

@atfteachersunion

In Response to McCall's Pumpkin Patch

It has come to our attention that McCall's Pumpkin Patch is publicly attacking our union for informing our members that co-owner and Torrance County Commissioner Kevin McCall voted to extend the Torrance County Jail's ICE contract without debate. We are posting the message we sent to our members in full here to demonstrate that the message was based on credible news sources.

The Albuquerque Teachers Federation would like to point out that in a recent Facebook post, McCall's Pumpkin Patch mischaracterizes Kevin McCall's vote on the Torrance County Commission. McCall did not vote to "keep the community jail open," he specifically voted to extend the jail's contract with ICE. For more info please see: www.koat.com/article/immigration-ice-migrants-new-mexico/64301345

Our job as educators is to serve all students who attend our schools regardless of their immigration status. This mission is in keeping with the NM State Constitution. The fear of ICE detainment is causing great distress to many in our community and even leading to some families keeping their students home from school.

One of our jobs as an educators' union is to inform our members of news that affects their ability to do their jobs and serve our community. We will continue to do that.

ATF internal union stewards email, sent Friday 9/26/25:

McCall's Prison Patch?

Every Fall, some APS educators plan field trips to McCall's Pumpkin Patch in Moriarty. If you're not familiar with Kevin McCall, the owner of the farm, he is Vice Chair of the Torrance County Commission. As such, he has proven to be an unquestioning supporter (literally) of using the Torrance County Detention Center to house people detained by ICE. The jail has been the scene of various documented human rights violations against detainees, but Mr. McCall and the other commissioners excuse that in the name of economic gain for both the county and private interests. Here's what Source NM reported:

"Torrance County's elected officials unanimously voted to extend the contract that allows U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to incarcerate asylum seekers at the Torrance County Detention Facility in Estancia.

Commissioners Ryan Schwebach, Kevin McCall and Samuel Schropp on Wednesday morning voted in favor of allowing County Manager Janice Barela to sign an amendment extending the contract by four months.

The commissioners held the vote in a matter of about 30 seconds, without any discussion: sourcenm.com/2024/04/25/torrance-county-commission-votes-to-extend-ice-contract/

Spooky stuff. Beware rotten pumpkins.

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AjiWings @ajijaakwe.bsky.social · 1d

And it's a final short thread @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social with tonight's local urgent needs. There are five listed, and they ALL need a hand:

WingsNDNSilver @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social · 1d

Now, tonight's local urgent needs.

It's going to be a mix tonight.

First, the one from last night, the IPV survivor who's needing to travel back there, because this town's has been so unsurvivable.

Needs ~$400 for gas/motel.

PayPal addy: [email protected]

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WingsNDNSilver @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social · 1d

Anyone living in or traveling to the ABQ area:

If you were thinking of making a Halloween trip to McCall's Pumpkin Patch in Moriarty? Don't.

The owner, Kevin McCall, is a Torrance County Commissioner, and a fascist bringing ICE to their Pumpkin Patch.

Boycott: mccallpumpkinpatch.com

McCall's Farm

mccallpumpkinpatch.com

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

Invite me over if that ever happens!

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

This is a song that everyone needs to know

bsky.app/profile/raha...

Robert Downen @robertdownen.bsky.social · 1d

Citing the “martyrdom” of Charlie Kirk, Texas AG Ken Paxton says his office is pursuing sweeping undercover investigations into “leftist” groups. “To those demented souls who seek to kill, steal, and destroy our country, know this: you cannot hide, you cannot escape, and justice is coming."

"Leftist political terrorism is a clear and present danger. Corrupted ideologies like transgenderism and Antifa are a cancer on our culture and have unleashed their deranged and drugged-up foot soldiers on the American people," said Attorney General Paxton. "The martyrdom of Charlie Kirk marks a turning point in America.
There can be no compromise with those who want us dead. To that end, I have directed my office to continue its efforts to identify, investigate, and infiltrate these leftist terror cells. To those demented souls who seek to kill, steal, and destroy our country, know this: you cannot hide, you cannot escape, and justice is coming."
The radical Left has incubated an environment where political violence is not only justified but celebrated and praised. In July, nearly two dozen armed leftists connected to various Texas-based Antifa-like groups ambushed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE") facility in Alvarado, Texas. On September 10, 2025, a leftist assassin connected to the radical transgender movement murdered Charlie Kirk because of Kirk's bold support for truth, love of country, and unshakable faith. Two weeks later, another deranged leftist opened fire at an ICE facility in Dallas.
President Donald Trump has officially designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and instructed his administration to "utilize all applicable authorities to investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any and all illegal operations — especially those involving terrorist actions — conducted by Antifa." Building on President Trump's bold actions, Attorney General Paxton has instructed his office to initiate sweeping investigations into radical leftist organizations engaged in or providing support to those performing political violence.

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Sean Padilla @seanpadilla.blacksky.app · 1d

I'm @ $235/1300 to raise by 10/11 to pay the final half of the out-of-pocket costs for the (long overdue) dental surgery my youngest son will have on 10/14. Anyone who donates $50+ can get a custom song from me; I'll begin recording the next two in my queue this weekend! 🎵🦷❤️ #HelpFolksLive2025

Sean Padilla @seanpadilla.blacksky.app · Apr 17

These are my pay links:

paypal.me/houseofackrite
C: $happynomad
V: @Sean-Padilla

If you're able to donate and you'd like a custom song, DM me and let me know the topic, and we'll work it out!

Pay Sean Padilla using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/houseofackrite and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

paypal.me

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Sean Padilla @seanpadilla.blacksky.app · 1d

I do not care what anyone of any gender has to say about it: I will shower every single day of my life as long as I have the ability to do so

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Source New Mexico @sourcenm.com · 1d

New Mexico is trying to ease the sting of vet school debts for livestock veterinarians in a new program launched this month:

New Mexico opens program to pay for school debts for livestock veterinarians • Source New Mexico

New Mexico is putting the call out to livestock veterinarians to apply for up to $80,000 for veterinary school loan repayments.

buff.ly

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent idea. Here's some recent Blue Cheese for the cause.

Blue cheese sits in the middle of the brick floor in the hallway.

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

This staff meeting is killing me just a little bit

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

This is true

Owen Barcala @obarcala.bsky.social · 1d

It's that time of year again when Albuquerque residents look to the sky and think, 'Is that giant balloon going to land in the middle of the road?'

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Sean Padilla @seanpadilla.blacksky.app · 1d

I'm @ $235/1300 to raise by 10/11 to pay the final half of the out-of-pocket costs for the (long overdue) dental surgery my youngest son will have on 10/14. Anyone who donates $50+ can get a custom song from me; I'll begin recording the next two in my queue this weekend! 🎵🦷❤️ #HelpFolksLive2025

Sean Padilla @seanpadilla.blacksky.app · Apr 17

These are my pay links:

paypal.me/houseofackrite
C: $happynomad
V: @Sean-Padilla

If you're able to donate and you'd like a custom song, DM me and let me know the topic, and we'll work it out!

Pay Sean Padilla using PayPal.Me

Go to paypal.me/houseofackrite and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

paypal.me

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mojizele solarte (she/ her) @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 1d

I’M GOING TO URGENT CARE FOR MY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW! Yay!

Why? Cuz I have symptoms of a bad stomach bug and can’t keep water down.

mojizele solarte (she/ her) @dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app · 15d

My birthday is in two weeks! All I want is $1000 to pay my bills for the month and take myself on a little spa day. Help me welcome another year in relaxation.

Cash app, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle: sayheylenee @ gmail

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

Wtf is that headline?!?!

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Its ruaa @itsmeio.bsky.social · 1d

Less than 1400 to hit the final goal! Kindly Keep sharing and donating im almost doneeeee ✅✅✅✅✅

Its ruaa @itsmeio.bsky.social · Sep 6

We are in urgent need of protection and a safe place to live. We’re raising support to help us escape danger and rebuild our lives in safety. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us one step closer to security and hope. 💛
kindly give :
#BringRuaaHome #SafetyForRuaa #HumanitarianAid

Project Bring Ruaa and Her Family to Safety

I'm helping my friend, Ruaa Naji, raise funds to help her family survive.

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

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Its ruaa @itsmeio.bsky.social · 1d

Resistance to genocide is not terrorism.

The genocide itself is terrorism.

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 1d

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Aveta👾🇭🇹 @aliafonzy.blacksky.app · 2d

Unfortunate update: Link reached out to BlueSky and got email back now on reason.

His appeal is denied. He will remain permanently banned on BlueSky’s side.

Here are the screenshots he just sent me as of 8:22 AM EST(my time)

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team with the subject line “Bluesky Account Behavior” sent at 22:15. The email states that a Bluesky account controlled by the recipient, with the handle @spacelawshitpost.me, posted a reply with an image where the alt text reads: Charlie Kirk sitting in a white T-shirt that says “Freedom.” A negative consequence follows. The email indicates this post violates Community Guidelines regarding violent or threatening speech, specifically listing threats of violence or physical harm against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public, and incitement of self-harm or suicide.

A screenshot of an email continuation from the Bluesky Moderation Team displaying a bulleted list of Community Guidelines violations. The first bullet point describes threats of violence or physical harm as including threats or encouragement of violence against individuals, groups, institutions, or the general public. The second bullet point defines incitement of self-harm or suicide as content that encourages self-harm or suicide. The third bullet point explains wishes of harm as expressions of a desire for harm directed at a specific person or group. Below the bullets, a paragraph states that users may not use Bluesky to break the law or cause harm to others and that all users must be treated with respect. The next paragraph informs the recipient that as a result of these violations, your account has been taken down. A closing paragraph thanks the user for doing their part to keep Bluesky a welcoming and empowering place for all users and instructs them to email moderation@blueskyweb.xyz if they have questions or wish to appeal the decision. The email ends with the signature Bluesky Moderation Team.

A screenshot of an email from the Bluesky Moderation Team sent at 08:11 with the subject line Re: Bluesky Account Behavior addressed To: Hide My Email. The email reads:

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to appeal the takedown of your account on Bluesky. We have carefully reviewed your case, including the information you provided and the activity that led to the suspension of your account.

After investigating, we have determined that your account activity was in violation of our community guidelines, specifically promoting hateful content or being disruptive to other users. We take these guidelines seriously to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all our users.

As a result, we regret to inform you that your appeal has been denied, and your account will remain suspended. This decision is final and cannot be reversed. We understand that this may be disappointing news, but we must prioritize the well-being of our community and maintain a consistent enforcement of our policies. We encourage you to review our community guidelines to better understand the expectations we have for user behavior on our platform. Please do not create new accounts, since those will be taken down for ban evasion.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 1d

wait it's possible to move from pilot studies to permanent implementation of basic income? please tell everyone except Andrew Yang about this

Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 2d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 2d

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 2d

@dopegirlfresh.blacksky.app delicious

onion person @junlper.beer · 2d

taylor swift put out ai generated videos and has been being called out by her own fans for it and twitter is currently not letting you search “taylor swift ai” lmfao

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 2d

Any history nerds wanna start a calender betting pool for mutual aid?

How long until they run it back articles of confederation style and states start tariffing each other?

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🚲5🇵🇸 @anyfishanytime.bsky.social · 2d

Im always here for Indigenous People doing what they want.

Indigenous Nations Plan Tariff-Free Trade Corridor Across US-Canada border

“We’re not begging for crumbs anymore. We’re demanding what’s rightly ours."

www.motherjones.com

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