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Steve Okino

@steveokino.bsky.social

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Proud member of The Enemy Within™. Living in my safe space--Hawai‘i--with toothless senior cat Franklin. Former TV Newser, political communicator, marketing/web/tech journeyman. Now just a cat guy volunteering in service of homeless felines.

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · Nov 23

Since I've unexpectedly picked up a ton of followers--allow me to introduce you to this program of compassion, kindness, and love, led by the extraordinary @thanhneville.bsky.social at UCLA Health. Follow, donate, and cheer them on as the light in our current sea of darkness, hate, and indifference.

3 Wishes Program @3wishesprogram.bsky.social · Nov 23

The young patient hadn't been outside for 6 months since her hospitalization. As part of her end-of-life care, we made it possible for her family to gather around her outside, in the beautiful sun. #EOLcare #hapc shared with permission.

a family gathers around a dying loved one in a hospital bed, outside, in the sun. shared with permission.

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1h

I hate Halloween, but I donated anyway because you do good work, and so does the Sanctuary. Please cancel Halloween anyway!

--Steve and Mr. Franklin the Cat

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 4h

"We’ve learned, hearteningly, that majorities seem to harbor a deep attachment to liberal rights and liberties, one that instinctively recoils at masked kidnappings, at hypermilitarized vehicles on urban boulevards, at the trappings of totalitarian dictatorship. But this must be activated."

Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 11h

JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom are doing something new and important: They understand Stephen Miller's theory of fascist power politics, and they've developed a theory on how to combat it. More Dems need to reckon with Miller's understanding of the moment.

New from me:
newrepublic.com/article/2014...

Inside Stephen Miller’s Secret Plan to Normalize Trump’s Dictator Rule

He wants to supercharge searing civil tensions to get low-information voters to embrace their inner authoritarian. Exactly two Democrats appear to fully grasp this.

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Denny Carter @dennycarter.bsky.social · 7h

I think of this image a lot

Elon Musk wielding a chainsaw, celebrating the starvation of human beings due to DOGE's coup of the U.S. government

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 5h

Of course it does.

Elmo's racism permeates the entire site.

kate conger @kateconger.com · 5h

Jonathan Rinderknecht, a white man, was charged with starting the Palisades Fire. But on X, the company's news summary tab shows a photo of a black man.

Screenshot depicting posts on X, one showing the suspect accused of starting the Palisades Fire, a white man. The X news tab reports on the suspect's arrest, but shows a photo of a black man instead.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 5h

Under the Trump regime, talking about "bans" is banned.

"New guidelines issued by the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System...prohibit the use of the words “censorship” and “banned,” as well as the phrase “banned books week,”..."

www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/hawa...

Hawai‘i State Library Bans Displays For Banned Books Week

The state librarian says the new guidelines help people avoid any confusion that the library is banning books.

www.civilbeat.org

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Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · 6h

Perfect response!

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 19h

Litttle Pammy Jo Blondie was sent to the Senate to be Trump’s Troll and spread lies and insults, just like her boss does

Because they care not about laws and responsibilities. It’s all just about holding and keeping power.

Denise Wheeler @denisedwheeler.bsky.social · 1d

Reuters photographer Jonathan Ernst noticed that Bondi flipped open a file during the Senate hearing and he zoomed in.

Inside were her crib notes for attacking the senators.

The GOP now practicing Cliff's Notes Fascism

In other words, under oath Bondi was purely a performance.

Bondi senate hearing had a folder full of notes for attacking the senators

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 20h

This is what autocracy looks like.

Prem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 1d

I fear if things don’t change right now, this image is going to come back to haunt us

Laura Rodriguez, on Twitter:

A federal agent points a weapon at a woman who was recording them.

Jess, a U.S. citizen and member of a neighborhood patrol team that documents and shares ICE activity across the city, was filming when the incident occurred earlier today in the Berwyn area.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 21h

America’s Gestapo in action.

Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 23h

This is out of hand. These agents are there to cause trouble and violence, not to keep people safe. These are the scenes that play out in war torn, destitute countries - not America.

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Pat Bagley @bagleycartoons.bsky.social · 1d

Thugs

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

When you're on the wrong side of history...

Eric Champnella @echamp.bsky.social · 1d

The picture of the First Presbyterian Church of Chicago pastor being pepper sprayed by a masked ICE agent reminded me of civil rights protestors in Birmingham being sprayed with high-pressure water hoses in the 60s.

It was wrong then, it's wrong now. How are we letting this happen?

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Rep. Dave Min @congressmin.bsky.social · 1d

It's been two weeks since Adelita Grijalva was elected and Mike Johnson has still refused to seat her, unlike in past cases where he swore in new members within 24 hours.

There cannot be one set of rules for Rs and another for Ds.

Also, release the damn Epstein files already.

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

Whiskey Pete shall leave no stone unturned!
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The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

U.S. Military Carries Out Strike On Scuffy The Tugboat https://theonion.com/u-s-military-carries-out-strike-on-scuffy-the-tugboat/

U.S. Military Carries Out Strike On Scuffy The Tugboat
Pentagon Claims Little Red Vessel Working With ‘Narco-Terrorists’

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Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 1d

Just as a reminder, Bondi’s origin story in Trump world is that she said she was going to investigate Trump University, Trump sent her a $25K check and the investigation disappeared. She later became Trump’s personal defense lawyer. So yeah, don’t challenge her integrity.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Bondi to Blumenthal: "You lied. How dare you? I'm a career prosecutor. Don't you ever challenge my integrity. Do not question my ability to be fair and impartial."

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

Uh, nope. No @stephruhle.bsky.social for me tonight. Will check back tomorrow.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 1d

Another ICE lie in service of murder, committed in the name of their dear leader Trump, to appease their Gestapo commander Miller.

If this nation survives, it'll require a Truth and Reconciliation Commission...or Nuremberg-style trials...or both.

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Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 2d

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government’s claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed.
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b-----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorney claimed. A judge ordered Martinez and a co-defendant released pending trial.

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 2d

So, we get Fascism for Free under Trump, huh?
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sarah jeong @sarahjeong.bsky.social · 2d

ok I didn't mention this in my piece on friday but one of the things the judge asked about was whether the guardsmen were going to get paid during the shutdown

the doj was like "idk"

the state of oregon was like "we looked into it and the answer is no"

Reyhan Harmanci @harmancipants.bsky.social · 2d

I keep forgetting the government is shut down bc Trump admin is so focused on sending troops to US cities

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 2d

Under Trump, the ignorance is the point.
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Justin Wolfers @justinwolfers.bsky.social · 2d

For all of the (manufactured) passion about the quality of labor statistics, Trump administration has left the BLS leaderless for months, is no closer to a replacement, and has left many of the leadership posts within the organization empty. And no-one is allowed to come to work right now, either.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 2d

Well, seems these guys share the literal Republican interpretation of Jesus' command to “Let the children come to me, do not hinder them"?
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JLRay @jlray.bsky.social · 3d

A Texas megachurch pastor and GOP leader has been arrested for crimes against children. Not Robert Morris, a different one. Not Josiah Anthony, a different one. Not Luke Cunningham, a different one. Not Tony Evans, a different one. Not Scott Crenshaw, a different one. Not Steve Lawson, a different o

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Katie Phang @katiephang.bsky.social · 2d

BOOM 🔥:

Judge Immergut issues a second Temporary Restraining Order prohibiting the relocation, federalization, or deployment of ANY NATIONAL GUARD FROM ANY STATE into the state of Oregon.

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 2d

Harmeet Dhillon (DOJ) publicly targeted this judge on Twitter a couple weeks ago.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 3d

SOUTH CAROLINA… “Judge Goodstein was walking on the beach when the fire started. Her husband, Arnie, was in the house with children and perhaps grandchildren. The family had to escape by jumping from a window or balcony...” www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

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capitolhunters @capitolhunters.bsky.social · 2d

There's been debate about whether Jan 6 was stochastic terrorism - it wasn't. THIS is likely stochastic terrorism: a judge's house torched right after Stephen Miller ranted about "liberal judges" who blocked Trump's actions, said they "shielded terrorists". This is the result he wanted. 1/

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Jason "Red5" Lyall @jaylyall.bsky.social · 3d

NGL, I'm alarmed by the prospect of US Navy officers applauding the extra-judicial execution of "terrorists" (along with other parts of Trump's speech). We're watching the real-time politicization of the US military

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3d

Trump: "In recent weeks the Navy has supported our mission to blow the cartel terrorists the hell out of the water. You see that. And you know, there are no boats in the water anymore. We can't find any ... what we're doing is actually an act of kindness."

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Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 3d

Went to church today. Heard a talk by a wise and revered prophet. Here she is:
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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 3d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

Steve Okino @steveokino.bsky.social · 3d

This is the MAGA right-wing playbook of 2020 all over again. The fascist provocateurs invade and spark the violence.

(And in 2020, some of them got Portland Police Bureau escorts to travel around the city. At least that's not happening now...apparently.)

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Seth Cotlar @sethcotlar.bsky.social · 3d

One thing that's happening in Portland that Fox News won't tell you is that aggressive, drunk, right wingers have shown up at the ICE facility trying to start fights and the protesters there have not taken the bait. Therefore the story has become "look how Antifa-friendly the Portland police are!"

Uzza @uzzamodea.bsky.social · 4d

This dude -Thomas Allen - returned again last night & kept on being a jerk & ended up getting himself arrested.

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