Aksaab
@aksaab.bsky.social
#Alaskans
“Dreams are what guide us, art is what defines us, math is what makes it all possible, and love is what lights our way.”
-Mike Norton
“Dreams are what guide us, art is what defines us, math is what makes it all possible, and love is what lights our way.”
-Mike Norton
Reposted by Aksaab
A story in three acts:
January 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
A story in three acts:
She does beautiful work
Juneau weaver Lily Hope has received a national fellowship that aims to bolster culture and tradition across the United States. The award includes $50,000 to support her art.
Juneau weaver receives national fellowship with $50,000 attached
Lily Hope has taught hundreds of traditional weavers,
akpub.io
January 16, 2026 at 11:19 PM
She does beautiful work
Reposted by Aksaab
Let’s gooooooooo
every single successful general strike in US history has had union backing through the local AFL-CIO
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
this is the first time it’s been called for since the 1940s
January 16, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Let’s gooooooooo
Reposted by Aksaab
Hey #KPen residents!!
There are NINE VACANT SEATS available! #AlaskaSky
radiokenai.com/division-of-...
There are NINE VACANT SEATS available! #AlaskaSky
radiokenai.com/division-of-...
January 16, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Hey #KPen residents!!
There are NINE VACANT SEATS available! #AlaskaSky
radiokenai.com/division-of-...
There are NINE VACANT SEATS available! #AlaskaSky
radiokenai.com/division-of-...
Reposted by Aksaab
Random note: Years ago I came across the Russian expression "Надежда умирает последней", or, "Hope dies last."
What did it have to do with Russian culture? I did some searching. What I commonly found was that the phrase is often used ironically to indicate futile or forelorn hope. But ... 1/2
What did it have to do with Russian culture? I did some searching. What I commonly found was that the phrase is often used ironically to indicate futile or forelorn hope. But ... 1/2
January 16, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Random note: Years ago I came across the Russian expression "Надежда умирает последней", or, "Hope dies last."
What did it have to do with Russian culture? I did some searching. What I commonly found was that the phrase is often used ironically to indicate futile or forelorn hope. But ... 1/2
What did it have to do with Russian culture? I did some searching. What I commonly found was that the phrase is often used ironically to indicate futile or forelorn hope. But ... 1/2
Reposted by Aksaab
At one point today, there were 283 Minnesota attorneys doing a training on how to file emergency habeas petitions to keep our neighbors from being shipped out of state and held indefinitely.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
January 15, 2026 at 11:48 PM
At one point today, there were 283 Minnesota attorneys doing a training on how to file emergency habeas petitions to keep our neighbors from being shipped out of state and held indefinitely.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
That would be the second largest law firm in the state. And that training was just put together this week.
Reposted by Aksaab
In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.”
Today, America’s unions are fired up and ready to fight so working people can achieve better. #MLK2026
Today, America’s unions are fired up and ready to fight so working people can achieve better. #MLK2026
January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM
In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.”
Today, America’s unions are fired up and ready to fight so working people can achieve better. #MLK2026
Today, America’s unions are fired up and ready to fight so working people can achieve better. #MLK2026
Reposted by Aksaab
I've been inside of both a tornado and a volcano! This is a wide angle photo I shot from within the evacuated magma chamber of a volcano, roughly 400 ft below the surface, looking up toward the vent. If you look closely, you'll see the lift in the vent that brought me down! #Photography
January 15, 2026 at 11:47 PM
I've been inside of both a tornado and a volcano! This is a wide angle photo I shot from within the evacuated magma chamber of a volcano, roughly 400 ft below the surface, looking up toward the vent. If you look closely, you'll see the lift in the vent that brought me down! #Photography
Great story someone here posted this last week...
"This week marks the 146 year anniversary of the “Storm King”."
www.emeraldcityweather.com/storm-king-5...
"This week marks the 146 year anniversary of the “Storm King”."
www.emeraldcityweather.com/storm-king-5...
How the epic ‘Storm King’ of 1880 buried Seattle in 64″ of snow as Columbus Day Storm-like winds hit Oregon - Emerald City Weather Blog
Ever wonder what would happen if you could create a storm that combined the immense power of the
www.emeraldcityweather.com
January 15, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Great story someone here posted this last week...
"This week marks the 146 year anniversary of the “Storm King”."
www.emeraldcityweather.com/storm-king-5...
"This week marks the 146 year anniversary of the “Storm King”."
www.emeraldcityweather.com/storm-king-5...
Reposted by Aksaab
You answered your own question - Finland is a Nordic country, not Scandinavian
Finland is Nordic now? I was told - by Scandinavians - that Finland is absolutely NOT Scandinavian
The Nordics are going all in on Greenland.
Norway sent two (2) guys and the Swedish guys are unarmed
Still, both are better than the non-existing contribution from Finland
Norway sent two (2) guys and the Swedish guys are unarmed
Still, both are better than the non-existing contribution from Finland
January 14, 2026 at 8:38 PM
You answered your own question - Finland is a Nordic country, not Scandinavian
Reposted by Aksaab
🧵 The autoworker at the Dearborn Truck Plant is a proud member of a strong and fighting union—the UAW. He believes in freedom of speech, a principle we wholeheartedly embrace, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job.
January 14, 2026 at 4:43 PM
🧵 The autoworker at the Dearborn Truck Plant is a proud member of a strong and fighting union—the UAW. He believes in freedom of speech, a principle we wholeheartedly embrace, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job.
Reposted by Aksaab
It was a tad windy today. My station at an elevation of 865ft on Chester Lake Dam.
At 7:00 PM AKST, 2 ESE Metlakatla [Prince Of Wales-Hyd Co, AK] Mesonet reports Non-Tstm Wnd Gst of M95 MPH. Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 ESE Metlakatla. Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 ESE Metlakatla.... #akwx Link
January 14, 2026 at 8:52 AM
It was a tad windy today. My station at an elevation of 865ft on Chester Lake Dam.
Reposted by Aksaab
'There is no suggestion of malpractice, but researchers told the Guardian of their concern that the race to publish results, in some cases by groups with limited analytical expertise, has led to rushed results and routine scientific checks sometimes being overlooked.'
‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body
Exclusive: Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’
www.theguardian.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:37 AM
'There is no suggestion of malpractice, but researchers told the Guardian of their concern that the race to publish results, in some cases by groups with limited analytical expertise, has led to rushed results and routine scientific checks sometimes being overlooked.'
Reposted by Aksaab
#Debate: The development of the Arctic requires a "human face." It is a fundamental error to believe we can safeguard the climate while marginalizing the societies that inhabit it, says Ioanna Liouta.
#Arctic #Finland #Lappland #opinions #oped
#Arctic #Finland #Lappland #opinions #oped
An Arctic Social Contract
The development of the Arctic requires a "human face." It is a fundamental error to believe we can safeguard the climate while marginalizing the societies that inhabit it.
www.highnorthnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Reposted by Aksaab
Given Trump defended Jonathan Ross shooting and killing Renee Gold by saying she was “disrespectful”… I guess we should be glad TJ was only fired.
There’s no freedom of speech in America anymore.
Unless you want to say “quiet piggy” to a reporter.
Or “f*cking b*tch” to a murder victim.
There’s no freedom of speech in America anymore.
Unless you want to say “quiet piggy” to a reporter.
Or “f*cking b*tch” to a murder victim.
UPDATE: TJ Sabula, the worker who shouted "pedophile protector" at Trump, has been suspended - WaPo
WATCH: Trump shows his middle finger and appears to say "fuck you" after Ford worker yells "pedophile protector" - TMZ
January 14, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Given Trump defended Jonathan Ross shooting and killing Renee Gold by saying she was “disrespectful”… I guess we should be glad TJ was only fired.
There’s no freedom of speech in America anymore.
Unless you want to say “quiet piggy” to a reporter.
Or “f*cking b*tch” to a murder victim.
There’s no freedom of speech in America anymore.
Unless you want to say “quiet piggy” to a reporter.
Or “f*cking b*tch” to a murder victim.
Reposted by Aksaab
Fed HR Incompetence Thread
When I was in med school, I joined the USAF. However, I left med school to change fields before my service started, so I resigned my commission. Easy peasy.
Then I got a check for my reserve service a few months later. I figured it was an error so I sent it back.
When I was in med school, I joined the USAF. However, I left med school to change fields before my service started, so I resigned my commission. Easy peasy.
Then I got a check for my reserve service a few months later. I figured it was an error so I sent it back.
A few months ago, ICE hired me
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
I didn't sign and submit any paperwork. I almost certainly failed the drug test. I'm real outspoken about my opposition to the Trump administration, and I am extremely googlable
And yet, there it was, in plain English. "Welcome to ICE!"
My latest for Slate
You’ve Heard About Who ICE Is Recruiting. The Truth Is Far Worse. I’m the Proof.
What happens when you do minimal screening before hiring agents, arming them, and sending them into the streets? We're all finding out.
slate.com
January 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Fed HR Incompetence Thread
When I was in med school, I joined the USAF. However, I left med school to change fields before my service started, so I resigned my commission. Easy peasy.
Then I got a check for my reserve service a few months later. I figured it was an error so I sent it back.
When I was in med school, I joined the USAF. However, I left med school to change fields before my service started, so I resigned my commission. Easy peasy.
Then I got a check for my reserve service a few months later. I figured it was an error so I sent it back.
Beautiful cats
ADN photojournalist Marc Lester came across a family of lynx recently on the Anchorage Hillside. Lynx aren’t spotted as often as other local wildlife. State biologists are attempting to learn more.
Wildlife encounter: A lynx with hungry kittens on the Anchorage Hillside
Lynx aren’t spotted as often as other Anchorage wildlife. State biologists are attempting to learn more.
www.adn.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Beautiful cats
Reposted by Aksaab
New bumper sticker. 🫡
January 13, 2026 at 10:54 PM
New bumper sticker. 🫡
"Can I legally try to take down a drone with a rock/butterfly net/spear/laser/other drone/trained falcon?"
Taking down drones or interfering with drone signals (IE, with jammers) are federal crimes in the USA.
I have 0 doubt ICE will viciously enforce these laws against people who mess with their drones.
Any action people are thinking of taking against drones must take this into account.
I have 0 doubt ICE will viciously enforce these laws against people who mess with their drones.
Any action people are thinking of taking against drones must take this into account.
I Answer Some Of Your Burning Drone Questions
Whenever drones pop up in the news, whenever they buzz unnervingly again into popular perception, people ask me what I think about these latest developments on social media. Most of the time, and rega...
little-flying-robots.ghost.io
January 13, 2026 at 5:37 PM
"Can I legally try to take down a drone with a rock/butterfly net/spear/laser/other drone/trained falcon?"
Reposted by Aksaab
"Buuut ahmm a Kon-stituional Skolar, ya'all"
House Speaker Mike Johnson apparently doesn’t understand how our justice system works. He said if Fed Chair Jerome Powell is innocent, “then he can prove that.” No, Mikey, he doesn’t need to prove he’s innocent. His accusers need to prove he’s guilty.
January 13, 2026 at 4:43 PM
"Buuut ahmm a Kon-stituional Skolar, ya'all"
Reposted by Aksaab
Activists allege ICE tracked and intimidated Minnesotans observing their operations using private data like license-plate and car-registration info — data that, advocates say should only be accessed during active criminal investigations. The ACLU of Minnesota calls for answers and accountability.
Privacy advocates: ICE using private data to intimidate observers and activists
MPR News has looked into reports that federal agents have accessed private data to track and intimidate anti-ICE activists since the immigration crackdown surged in Minnesota in December. Privacy advo...
www.mprnews.org
January 13, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Activists allege ICE tracked and intimidated Minnesotans observing their operations using private data like license-plate and car-registration info — data that, advocates say should only be accessed during active criminal investigations. The ACLU of Minnesota calls for answers and accountability.
Reposted by Aksaab
One of the points of the Second Amendment is to deny the government a monopoly on arms.
January 13, 2026 at 5:39 AM
One of the points of the Second Amendment is to deny the government a monopoly on arms.
Reposted by Aksaab
How dare you question the government in a country founded on questioning the government!
January 13, 2026 at 5:40 AM
How dare you question the government in a country founded on questioning the government!
Reposted by Aksaab
January 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Reposted by Aksaab
Ukraine & Moldova have jointly enacted a full blockade against Transnistria by closing all crossings and applying customs & security controls to everything moving in or out.
Strategic goal: Isolate Russian troops without firing a shot: 1,500 soldiers cut off from vital logistics and political cover.
Strategic goal: Isolate Russian troops without firing a shot: 1,500 soldiers cut off from vital logistics and political cover.
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Ukraine & Moldova have jointly enacted a full blockade against Transnistria by closing all crossings and applying customs & security controls to everything moving in or out.
Strategic goal: Isolate Russian troops without firing a shot: 1,500 soldiers cut off from vital logistics and political cover.
Strategic goal: Isolate Russian troops without firing a shot: 1,500 soldiers cut off from vital logistics and political cover.