Ahab
@ahabofgilead.bsky.social
I support gender equality, LGBTQ rights, and church-state separation. I love birds, forests, and gardens. AuDHD.
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Ahab
@ahabofgilead.bsky.social
· Feb 1
My apologies to anyone who followed me for birds, Hordak, Area 88, and food adventures, only to get waves of bad news instead.
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A close examination of our military engagements since the Korean War should force any potential enlistee to wonder if one can truly serve with pride.
November 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A close examination of our military engagements since the Korean War should force any potential enlistee to wonder if one can truly serve with pride.
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So here's a cool thing happening all over the place this weekend: www.falloffreedom.com
Fall of Freedom
Fall of Freedom is an urgent call to the arts community to unite in defiance of authoritarian forces sweeping the nation.
www.falloffreedom.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 AM
So here's a cool thing happening all over the place this weekend: www.falloffreedom.com
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Trump says 'seditious' Democrats urging US troops to refuse illegal orders should face death reut.rs/4ibDwIU
Trump says 'seditious' Democrats urging US troops to refuse illegal orders should face death
President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed Democratic lawmakers who told members of the U.S. military they must refuse any illegal orders, calling them traitors who could face execution.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trump says 'seditious' Democrats urging US troops to refuse illegal orders should face death reut.rs/4ibDwIU
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If you receive an illegal order, you have a duty to disobey.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
If you receive an illegal order, you have a duty to disobey.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
This isn’t controversial.
A President calling for the execution of anyone who reminds service members of this oath is showing us why the duty to disobey illegal orders is so important in the first place.
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The American Psychiatric Association did review it and it was so scathing that no reputable journal would ever have published this report with such glaring conflicts of interest, methodological flaws, and a refusal to even name the authors. The Endocrine Society and AAP declined to engage w/ it.
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The American Psychiatric Association did review it and it was so scathing that no reputable journal would ever have published this report with such glaring conflicts of interest, methodological flaws, and a refusal to even name the authors. The Endocrine Society and AAP declined to engage w/ it.
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The HHS report on gender affirming care released it's updated report showing they stacked its authors with anti-trans hate-group affiliated members, several of whom aren't even doctors with any sort of clinical experience. They selected their own ideologically friendly peer reviewers.
It's a joke.
It's a joke.
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The HHS report on gender affirming care released it's updated report showing they stacked its authors with anti-trans hate-group affiliated members, several of whom aren't even doctors with any sort of clinical experience. They selected their own ideologically friendly peer reviewers.
It's a joke.
It's a joke.
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The White House dinner last night for MBS was a coterie of corruption & back channel access that has become synonymous with the #Trump regime—
Notable Attendees: Elon Musk, Tim Cook, David Ellison, Marc Benioff, Michael Dell, David Sacks, Charles Schwab, Stephen Wynn and many more..
Notable Attendees: Elon Musk, Tim Cook, David Ellison, Marc Benioff, Michael Dell, David Sacks, Charles Schwab, Stephen Wynn and many more..
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The White House dinner last night for MBS was a coterie of corruption & back channel access that has become synonymous with the #Trump regime—
Notable Attendees: Elon Musk, Tim Cook, David Ellison, Marc Benioff, Michael Dell, David Sacks, Charles Schwab, Stephen Wynn and many more..
Notable Attendees: Elon Musk, Tim Cook, David Ellison, Marc Benioff, Michael Dell, David Sacks, Charles Schwab, Stephen Wynn and many more..
Without downloading any new pics describe your gender.
November 20, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Without downloading any new pics describe your gender.
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A rainy, wet morning in NYC, but that didn't stop visitors from checking out the locally-grown produce. Here, a Robin samples this year's crop of Hawthorn berries! 🍒🍒🍒 #Robin #CentralPark #birding
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
A rainy, wet morning in NYC, but that didn't stop visitors from checking out the locally-grown produce. Here, a Robin samples this year's crop of Hawthorn berries! 🍒🍒🍒 #Robin #CentralPark #birding
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NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
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Peer pressuring my bird by telling him spring nesty behaviour is “cringe” now and all the cool birds are having their summer moult
November 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Peer pressuring my bird by telling him spring nesty behaviour is “cringe” now and all the cool birds are having their summer moult
I just discovered the “Big and Chunky” song from Madagascar 2, and I love it. youtu.be/vx5vpG6jEXI?...
The Moto Moto Song (Will.I.Am) | Madagascar Escape 2 Africa (2008) | TUNE: Kids
YouTube video by TUNE: Kids
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November 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
I just discovered the “Big and Chunky” song from Madagascar 2, and I love it. youtu.be/vx5vpG6jEXI?...
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Cook County deputies, Illinois State Police, and Broadview police just arrested at least 8 to 10 people, including several faith leaders.
State police in riot gear now arriving.
State police in riot gear now arriving.
November 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Cook County deputies, Illinois State Police, and Broadview police just arrested at least 8 to 10 people, including several faith leaders.
State police in riot gear now arriving.
State police in riot gear now arriving.
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LIVE: Clergy protest at ICE facility outside Chicago youtube.com/live/vM-6akO...
LIVE: Clergy protest at ICE facility outside Chicago
YouTube video by Reuters
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November 14, 2025 at 3:52 PM
LIVE: Clergy protest at ICE facility outside Chicago youtube.com/live/vM-6akO...
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More Military personnel are calling legal military non-profit agencies seeking advice for orders they received.
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
Military personnel seek legal advice on whether Trump-ordered missions are lawful
Military service personnel have been seeking outside legal advice about some of the missions the Trump administration has assigned them. The strikes against alleged drug traffickers and deployments to...
www.pbs.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
More Military personnel are calling legal military non-profit agencies seeking advice for orders they received.
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
The DOJ has issues a order that all orders are legal & the personnel are immune from prosecution. Right there is the red flag, the prosecution immunity.
www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...
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Anyone who’s ever used emergency contraception or gains peace of mind by even having it on hand owes Dr Camp a debt of gratitude. What a force.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
Sharon Camp, Mother of the ‘Plan B’ Contraceptive Pill, Dies at 81
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Anyone who’s ever used emergency contraception or gains peace of mind by even having it on hand owes Dr Camp a debt of gratitude. What a force.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
(Also, I just learned one reason the FDA rejected it at first was that they said the name Plan B was too glib!)
Great obit—no paywall.
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People held in ‘decrepit’ California ICE facility sue over ‘inhumane’ conditions
People held in ‘decrepit’ California ICE facility sue over ‘inhumane’ conditions
Lawsuit against US government alleges ‘life-threatening’ medical neglect and says residents frequently go hungry
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
People held in ‘decrepit’ California ICE facility sue over ‘inhumane’ conditions
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Two-thirds of women in UK military have been sexually harassed in past year, survey finds
Two-thirds of women in UK military have been sexually harassed in past year, survey finds
Official MoD survey also finds nearly one in 10 have been subject to non-consensual sexual activity, and a third have been groped or touched
Nearly one in 10 women serving in the British military have been subjected to an assault or other non-consensual sexual activity in the previous year, according to the first official survey of sexual harassment across the armed forces.
A third said they had been groped or touched in a way that made them feel uncomfortable, according to the Ministry of Defence, and two-thirds reported at least one form of sexual harassment or sexualised behaviour, proportions significantly higher than their male counterparts across the army, navy and air force. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Two-thirds of women in UK military have been sexually harassed in past year, survey finds
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You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
“I Lost Everything”: Venezuelans Were Rounded Up in a Dramatic Midnight Raid but Never Charged With a Crime
Authorities said Tren de Aragua “terrorists” had taken over the building. A ProPublica investigation found little evidence to back up the government’s claims. For the first time, the Venezuelans arres...
www.propublica.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
You probably saw videos of a nighttime raid in Chicago. Agents rappelling from a helicopter, bursting down doors, questioning brown-skinned immigrants.
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
We investigated -- and found little evidence to support the government’s claims about Tren de Aragua.
www.propublica.org/article/chic...
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Marco Rubio says U.S. visas can be denied for obesity, diabetes, cancer, and even retirement age because those people might “drain taxpayer resources. Amazing how that concern disappears when they’re blowing millions on luxury travel, parties, and renovations.
November 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Marco Rubio says U.S. visas can be denied for obesity, diabetes, cancer, and even retirement age because those people might “drain taxpayer resources. Amazing how that concern disappears when they’re blowing millions on luxury travel, parties, and renovations.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
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Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Anyway a great way to radicalize people is for them to realize that you just abandoned their chance at being able to access and afford health care because you didn’t like waiting in line at the airport.
Fox 43: Holocaust education session held in Hanover following offensive Halloween float www.fox43.com/article/news...
Holocaust education session held in Hanover after offensive Halloween float
The session followed a display of the Auschwitz gate on St. Joseph Catholic School's float during the Hanover Halloween parade.
www.fox43.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Fox 43: Holocaust education session held in Hanover following offensive Halloween float www.fox43.com/article/news...