B.CrawfordCA
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B.CrawfordCA
@bcrawfordca.bsky.social
I'm 71 years old. In the last decade or 2 of life. I never before knew how much I love my democratic America. It no longer looks like I will die in a democracy. If I can't die in a democracy I will die fighting for mine.
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The Newport rescue helicopter keeps coastal communities safe—that’s why I worked with the Newport community to keep the helicopter where it belongs. The Coast Guard assured me (in writing!) it would remain—and now the courts are backing that up!
Judge orders Coast Guard rescue helicopter to remain in Newport
Federal officials acknowledged diverting Coast Guard crews from Oregon to the southern U.S. border amid an immigration crackdown.
www.oregonlive.com
December 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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Has Hanukkah Observance Changed Due To The Commercialization of Christmas in the 20th Century? It has indeed, according to /u/gingeryid. As cultures and traditions influence and change each other, the holidays follow suit! #Skystorians
Has Hanukkah Observance Changed Due To The Commercialization of Christmas in the 20th Century?
Great question! Yes, observance of (c)hanuk(k)a(h) has changed substantially through influence from Christmas. The most obvious case of this is...
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December 23, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Alone at Christmas? #joinin is always good.
This Christmas Day join us for #JoinIn on Bluesky. Just use or look for the #JoinIn hashtag. Lovely people coming together for chat and cheer - especially for those who may be alone or troubled at Christmas, or just looking for a bit of fellowship. See you there!
Please share
December 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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When we left Delaney Hall today, a detainee told us “this is not the America that we dreamed of.” They thought they would be able to come here and have a better life.

The Trump administration is turning the American dream into a nightmare.
December 24, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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December 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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One of the biggest moments of my career:
USCIS canceled my client’s naturalization oath ceremony. We filed a lawsuit, went to trial, and the judge swore him in right there in the courtroom!
December 16, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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This is straight-up, unvarnished Klan language from the Vice President of the United States.

We've had a lot of racist vice presidents and this one might be in the running for top of the list.
JD Vance: "In the United States of America you don't have to apologize for being white anymore"
December 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Awesome awesome awesome piece about recent research using brain waves to study how animals sleep! ⚛️🧪

apnews.com/projects/ext...
The secret world of animal sleep
Thanks to miniaturized sleep labs, scientists are able to track the extreme ways animals snooze in risky environments.
apnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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maybe don't replace your office workers with LLMs, one just called me to tell me to bring "a valid photo Idaho" to my appointment tomorrow
December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Here are some lights to brighten up your feed during the solstice!

How do these animals produce their own light?

1/6 ⚛️🧪
December 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
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Yes!!! 2025 was the year of the octopus!!! That’s it. That’s how I’m going to think of it and remember is. 🐙🐙🐙
2025 has been declared the 'year of the octopus' 🐙thanks to record numbers of the intelligent invertebrates across England's south coast, from Penzance in Cornwall to south Devon! More below 👇
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
2025 is ‘year of the octopus’ as record numbers spotted off England’s south coast
Milder weather led to a bloom in the invertebrates off the coast of Cornwall and south Devon, wildlife charity says
www.theguardian.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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6 new measles cases reported in Utah County www.ksl.com/article/5142...
6 new measles cases reported in Utah County
Health officials in Utah County say an additional six measles cases have been reported in the county in the past week.
www.ksl.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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youtube removed it, but
here's the 60 minutes cecot video part 1 of 5 - recorded/uploaded by and all credit to @jasonparis.bsky.social

I just reduced background noise, chopped the 14 minutes into 3 minute segments each compressed under 100 mb for bsky's limits, cropped and rotated a few degrees for easier viewing on here
December 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 4/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
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The 60 minutes segment Bari Weiss killed is here: www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
December 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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December 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
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Curious to learn more about CECOT?

Hear Juan, Andry, and Wilmer share firsthand how the Trump administration branded them as gang members without evidence and deported them to the brutal El Salvadoran prison.

This @pbsnews.org documentary is available on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lku5...
Surviving CECOT (full documentary) | Deported to a Maximum-Security Prison | FRONTLINE + ProPublica
YouTube video by FRONTLINE PBS | Official
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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In our time as public servants, dedicated to advocating for the equitable treatment of all people in New Jersey, we have never encountered a voting crisis like the one approaching us right now.
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/wat...
Watson Coleman, McIver, and Conaway: Pass the New Jersey Voter Empowerment Act - New Jersey Globe
OPINION In our time as public servants, dedicated to advocating for the equitable treatment of all people in New Jersey, we have never encountered a
newjerseyglobe.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Happy Holidays! Sending our warmest wishes for a joyful, healthy holiday season and a bright New Year ahead.
December 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Recalling career Ambassadors is a reckless move that harms America’s credibility and does nothing to protect the interests of Americans. This administration should be expanding international engagement, not politicizing the foreign service. I urge Secretary Rubio to reverse course.
Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions
The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities.
apnews.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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December 22, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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This has always been a Bluesky-first campaign. But as of today, we will no longer be using Twitter. At all.

And I'm calling on other candidates to follow suit.
December 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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A win! A South Los Angeles tow truck driver has been found not guilty of federal charges after being accused of towing a government vehicle used by ICE during an immigration arrest earlier this year.
Man accused of towing ICE SUV during LA immigration operation found not guilty
A Los Angeles tow truck driver accused of towing a federal SUV during an immigration enforcement operation was found not guilty by a federal jury Friday. Bobby Nuñez, 33, was arrested and charged with...
www.nbclosangeles.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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"'If the administration’s refusal to participate becomes a valid reason to spike a story, we have effectively handed them a "kill switch" for any reporting they find inconvenient,' Ms. Alfonsi wrote."

{gift link} www.nytimes.com/2025/12/21/b...
‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM