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@dr-amykate.bsky.social
Sociologist, demographer, epidemiologist.
Lover of democracy, democratic institutions, US Constitution, public service, & rule of law.
Trying to uphold my baptismal vow to: "resist evil, injustice, & oppression in whatever forms they present themselves."
Lover of democracy, democratic institutions, US Constitution, public service, & rule of law.
Trying to uphold my baptismal vow to: "resist evil, injustice, & oppression in whatever forms they present themselves."
Who knew Luke Skywalker would be the voice of reason?
If Network NEWSCASTS, and their Late Night Shows, are almost 100% Accurate about a Pathological Liar and Convicted Felon who Incited an Insurrection, tried to Steal a Fair Election and is Covering up Sex Crimes against Children, shouldn't his Disgraceful Presidency be terminated? I say, YES!
December 24, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Who knew Luke Skywalker would be the voice of reason?
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I guess if you don't view immigrants as people, it might make sense to store them in shipping containers. Like freight.
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Trump team considers housing detained migrants in container offices
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is in discussions with Phoenix-based Willscot about a lease, according to people familiar with the matter.
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February 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I guess if you don't view immigrants as people, it might make sense to store them in shipping containers. Like freight.
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Facing federal occupation in the U.S.? Get the tools you need to respond: bit.ly/resistancetoolkit
Responding to Federal Occupying Forces
Click here for another version of this document optimized for readability and accessibility. Table of Contents (click to jump ahead) We the People are PISSED: statement/intro Situation Report: current...
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December 24, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Facing federal occupation in the U.S.? Get the tools you need to respond: bit.ly/resistancetoolkit
December 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Walking in nature reduces activity in the brain region linked to sadness and rumination.
A psychologist on why active rest periods—not couch time—are what actually restore us during the holidays. buff.ly/RxJjMbO
A psychologist on why active rest periods—not couch time—are what actually restore us during the holidays. buff.ly/RxJjMbO
Rest is essential during the holidays, but it may mean getting active, not crashing on the couch
Unwinding can be hard during the holidays for many reasons. Building in time to recharge through active leisure can help.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Walking in nature reduces activity in the brain region linked to sadness and rumination.
A psychologist on why active rest periods—not couch time—are what actually restore us during the holidays. buff.ly/RxJjMbO
A psychologist on why active rest periods—not couch time—are what actually restore us during the holidays. buff.ly/RxJjMbO
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A win! A judge in Oregon ruled that the Trump administration may not withhold emergency preparedness funding from states that declined to submit updated population counts accounting for deportations, because population estimates are the responsibility of the U.S. Census Bureau; not the states.
December 24, 2025 at 3:42 AM
A win! A judge in Oregon ruled that the Trump administration may not withhold emergency preparedness funding from states that declined to submit updated population counts accounting for deportations, because population estimates are the responsibility of the U.S. Census Bureau; not the states.
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This is a big deal and will almost certainly impact things on the ground here in Seattle in 2026.
NEW: By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court blocks Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Chicago to assist immigration agents. A majority holds that he likely lacks authority to do so. Thomas, Alito, and Gorsuch dissent. www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
![The Government asked this Court to stay the District Court's order. After the response and reply were filed, JUSTICE BARRETT referred the application to the Court. We directed the parties to file supplemental letter briefs on an issue that the District Court had addressed but the parties' initial briefs had not: the meaning of the term "regular forces" in §12406(3). In its supplemental brief, the Government argues that the term refers to civilian law enforcement officers, such as those employed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement or the Federal Protective Service.
Respondents, echoing the District Court, maintain that the term refers to the regular forces of the United States mili-tary.
We conclude that the term "regular forces" in §12406(3) likely refers to the regular forces of the United States mili-tary. This interpretation means that to call the Guard into active federal service under §12406(3), the President must be "unable" with the regular military "to execute the laws of the United States." Because the statute requires an assessment of the military's ability to execute the laws, it likely applies only where the military could legally execute the laws. Such circumstances are exceptional: Under the Posse Comitatus Act, the military is prohibited from "execut[ing] the laws" "except in cases and under circumstances expressly authorized by the Constitution or Act of Congress."
18 U. S. C. §1385. So before the President can federalize the Guard under §12406(3), he likely must have statutory or constitutional authority to execute the laws with the regular military and must be "unable" with those forces to perform that function.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:6h7b2i6ttw3l4t7pvbvxdith/bafkreiftbhzwvn3vgwhqsi7k2paizvdw4t26ailljvovso3chqupnmj364@jpeg)
December 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
This is a big deal and will almost certainly impact things on the ground here in Seattle in 2026.
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All of these bootlegged copies of the 60 Minutes segment flooding my feed (saying, ‘Watch it quick! Before it disappears!’) makes me feel like I’m in the Soviet Union and just got some black market foreign newspaper I need to hide under a floorboard in my house.
This is where America is now
This is where America is now
December 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
All of these bootlegged copies of the 60 Minutes segment flooding my feed (saying, ‘Watch it quick! Before it disappears!’) makes me feel like I’m in the Soviet Union and just got some black market foreign newspaper I need to hide under a floorboard in my house.
This is where America is now
This is where America is now
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Holy shit practically the entire Heritage legal center resigned www.nationalreview.com/news/exclusi...
December 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Holy shit practically the entire Heritage legal center resigned www.nationalreview.com/news/exclusi...
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“They want us to be overwhelmed. They want us to become benumbed to the mounting horror. They want us to think their success is inevitable & there’s nothing we can do about it. This is how they win. It’s our job in the coming year to prove how wrong they are.”
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We Can't Stop Caring
It remains in our power to create a more just future
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December 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“They want us to be overwhelmed. They want us to become benumbed to the mounting horror. They want us to think their success is inevitable & there’s nothing we can do about it. This is how they win. It’s our job in the coming year to prove how wrong they are.”
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Anyone have an explainer for #CBS corporate ownership & other media they’re connected with? Seems like they’re ripe to get the #Hulu / #Disney treatment.
CBS has become state regime media.
A Message to CBS from MeidasTouch
By Ben Meiselas
www.meidasplus.com
December 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Clear evidence that at universities conservatives don't face higher obstacles than liberals to establish student groups + invite outside speakers.
"These results fail to offer support for the view that conservative students encounter more difficulty in efforts to access campus resources."
"These results fail to offer support for the view that conservative students encounter more difficulty in efforts to access campus resources."
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Clear evidence that at universities conservatives don't face higher obstacles than liberals to establish student groups + invite outside speakers.
"These results fail to offer support for the view that conservative students encounter more difficulty in efforts to access campus resources."
"These results fail to offer support for the view that conservative students encounter more difficulty in efforts to access campus resources."
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December 20, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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December 20, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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Tell us your name is in the Epstein files without telling us your name is in the Epstein files.
December 20, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Tell us your name is in the Epstein files without telling us your name is in the Epstein files.
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Don't let any media org tell you they're not influenced by who funds them. In ProPublica's case unfortunately in Oct. 2024 they got "$10 million in support from OpenAI and Microsoft — each awarding $2.5 million in direct funding and $2.5 million in software and enterprise credits."
1/ At bargaining yesterday, @propublica.org management said that they should have 100% discretion to replace workers with AI and would not commit to labeling future AI-generated content.
December 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Don't let any media org tell you they're not influenced by who funds them. In ProPublica's case unfortunately in Oct. 2024 they got "$10 million in support from OpenAI and Microsoft — each awarding $2.5 million in direct funding and $2.5 million in software and enterprise credits."
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33% of hospital workers in California are foreign born.
25% in Florida.
5% in Tennessee.
The U.S. faces shortages of health care workers, and #immigration restrictions will make the situation worse. buff.ly/Xb0nkhS
25% in Florida.
5% in Tennessee.
The U.S. faces shortages of health care workers, and #immigration restrictions will make the situation worse. buff.ly/Xb0nkhS
December 18, 2025 at 12:02 AM
33% of hospital workers in California are foreign born.
25% in Florida.
5% in Tennessee.
The U.S. faces shortages of health care workers, and #immigration restrictions will make the situation worse. buff.ly/Xb0nkhS
25% in Florida.
5% in Tennessee.
The U.S. faces shortages of health care workers, and #immigration restrictions will make the situation worse. buff.ly/Xb0nkhS
For the love of All Things Holy, how do I disable #CoPilot on a Mac? I have tried everything I’ve been able to find online (snarky comments about not using #Microsoft products aren’t helpful - needed for my job…). Help is much appreciated.
#AIsucks #privacy #MicrosoftCoPilot #CoPilotSucks
#AIsucks #privacy #MicrosoftCoPilot #CoPilotSucks
December 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
For the love of All Things Holy, how do I disable #CoPilot on a Mac? I have tried everything I’ve been able to find online (snarky comments about not using #Microsoft products aren’t helpful - needed for my job…). Help is much appreciated.
#AIsucks #privacy #MicrosoftCoPilot #CoPilotSucks
#AIsucks #privacy #MicrosoftCoPilot #CoPilotSucks
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NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
December 17, 2025 at 4:14 AM
NSF is about to dismantle NCAR at Russell Vought's direction to protect the fossil fuel industry. It's hard to communicate just how much NCAR does, so let's take a look: I've never worked at NCAR, and I've worked with NCAR researchers once ever. What scientific discoveries has NCAR made possible? 👇
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Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill
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Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill - Seattle City Council Blog
Following the hit-and-run death of a bicyclist on Beacon Avenue early Sunday morning, Councilmember Eddie Lin (District 2) released the following statement, encouraging anyone with information to reac...
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December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Councilmember Lin requests community’s help after hit-and-run on Beacon Hill
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I was so sad to hear about the death of a cyclist due to a hit-and-run on Beacon Ave. Allie was a beloved community member, avid biker, & advocate for safer transit & streets. My condolences to their family and friends. But condolences are hollow if we don’t take action to prevent the next tragedy.
December 16, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I was so sad to hear about the death of a cyclist due to a hit-and-run on Beacon Ave. Allie was a beloved community member, avid biker, & advocate for safer transit & streets. My condolences to their family and friends. But condolences are hollow if we don’t take action to prevent the next tragedy.
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Beginning in September, Illinois will allow physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults, becoming the 12th state to legalize the practice. blockclubchi.co/498Munp
December 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Beginning in September, Illinois will allow physician-assisted dying for terminally ill adults, becoming the 12th state to legalize the practice. blockclubchi.co/498Munp
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I think anyone who speaks ill of Rob Reiner in his passing should lose their job.
December 15, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I think anyone who speaks ill of Rob Reiner in his passing should lose their job.
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Usually, when I need an appointment at the VA, I can get one within 2 weeks. Today, I called for an appointment and the next available is in May, 2026. Firing 35K people will do that. The Trump administration hates veterans.
December 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Usually, when I need an appointment at the VA, I can get one within 2 weeks. Today, I called for an appointment and the next available is in May, 2026. Firing 35K people will do that. The Trump administration hates veterans.
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Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.