Alex Yarkosky
@alexyarkosky.bsky.social
software engineer and politics nerd he/him
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When Arab officials privately - and increasingly publicly - state that Israel and not Iran is the source of instability in the region, this is why:
During a year-long "truce" between Israel and Lebanon, Israel violated it 10,000 times!
During a year-long "truce" between Israel and Lebanon, Israel violated it 10,000 times!
November 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When Arab officials privately - and increasingly publicly - state that Israel and not Iran is the source of instability in the region, this is why:
During a year-long "truce" between Israel and Lebanon, Israel violated it 10,000 times!
During a year-long "truce" between Israel and Lebanon, Israel violated it 10,000 times!
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Tomorrow is Trans Day of Remembrance. Every year on TDOR, trans people lost to homicide and violence are remembered at memorials around the country and around the world.
But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
What happened in Room 22?
For a month, seven people held Sam Nordquist captive in a small hotel room, torturing him to death, authorities say. How did it go on in secret?
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tomorrow is Trans Day of Remembrance. Every year on TDOR, trans people lost to homicide and violence are remembered at memorials around the country and around the world.
But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
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New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
November 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
New: Reuters has tallied job losses, suspensions and investigations stemming from the reaction to Charlie Kirk's Sept. 10 assassination. Its findings: More than 600 Americans have been punished, and the figure is likely to be an under-count.
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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The irony here is painful.
Alice Wong wrote a column for Vogue called Disability Visibility. You can still find all her writing for Vogue under her author name.
But *Disability Visibility* - also the name of the advocacy group she launched - has been erased.
Exactly how disabled people often are.
Alice Wong wrote a column for Vogue called Disability Visibility. You can still find all her writing for Vogue under her author name.
But *Disability Visibility* - also the name of the advocacy group she launched - has been erased.
Exactly how disabled people often are.
The new owners of Teen Vogue have already erased her column.
www.teenvogue.com/tag/disabili...
www.teenvogue.com/tag/disabili...
November 15, 2025 at 11:07 PM
The irony here is painful.
Alice Wong wrote a column for Vogue called Disability Visibility. You can still find all her writing for Vogue under her author name.
But *Disability Visibility* - also the name of the advocacy group she launched - has been erased.
Exactly how disabled people often are.
Alice Wong wrote a column for Vogue called Disability Visibility. You can still find all her writing for Vogue under her author name.
But *Disability Visibility* - also the name of the advocacy group she launched - has been erased.
Exactly how disabled people often are.
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BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration over inhumane conditions at California’s largest immigration detention center.
People detained there have long fought abuse and the denial of basic needs like food and medical care.
People detained there have long fought abuse and the denial of basic needs like food and medical care.
November 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration over inhumane conditions at California’s largest immigration detention center.
People detained there have long fought abuse and the denial of basic needs like food and medical care.
People detained there have long fought abuse and the denial of basic needs like food and medical care.
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Whether it's Hillary Clinton sharing risotto tips on a private server or Donald Trump murdering Jeffrey Epstein to cover up his sex crimes, both candidates went to great lengths to hide their most dangerous secrets.
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Whether it's Hillary Clinton sharing risotto tips on a private server or Donald Trump murdering Jeffrey Epstein to cover up his sex crimes, both candidates went to great lengths to hide their most dangerous secrets.
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Another person taken by immigration enforcement — after being stopped by MPD.
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Video shows apparent immigration detention in DC
Dramatic video shows a man being taken into U.S. Immigrations & Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in D.C. as he pleads for help. This is just the latest traffic stop by D.C. police that led to an immi...
www.nbcwashington.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Another person taken by immigration enforcement — after being stopped by MPD.
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
Why is MPD making stops if this is the result? The mayor and Chief Smith have said MPD isn't supposed to do immigration enforcement — so why does this keep happening? www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/v...
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Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
WASHINGTON—Having thus far caved on eliminating the filibuster, advancing an adequate climate change agenda, and protecting voting rights, congressional Democrats told reporters Wednesday they were si...
theonion.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
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Despite Jay Jones being weighed down by scandals and Jason Miyares being from the city, Jay Jones still managed to win Virginia Beach in the Virginia AG race on Tuesday.
Virginia's largest city backed Miyares by 8 points in 2021, but backed Jay Jones by 1 this year.
Virginia's largest city backed Miyares by 8 points in 2021, but backed Jay Jones by 1 this year.
November 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Despite Jay Jones being weighed down by scandals and Jason Miyares being from the city, Jay Jones still managed to win Virginia Beach in the Virginia AG race on Tuesday.
Virginia's largest city backed Miyares by 8 points in 2021, but backed Jay Jones by 1 this year.
Virginia's largest city backed Miyares by 8 points in 2021, but backed Jay Jones by 1 this year.
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One of the results from Tuesday night that stuck out to me was in Luzerne County, PA. County Councilmember Tim McGinley (D) defeated incumbent County Controller Walter Griffith (R) one year after Trump won the county by 19%.
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
One of the results from Tuesday night that stuck out to me was in Luzerne County, PA. County Councilmember Tim McGinley (D) defeated incumbent County Controller Walter Griffith (R) one year after Trump won the county by 19%.
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If it's true that RealClearPolitics removed their polling average of the VA Attorney General race because it was wrong, that should really be the nail in the coffin for them. It's GOP polling propaganda that hasn't been rigorous or transparent in a long time (www.gelliottmorris.com/p/the-pollin...)
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
If it's true that RealClearPolitics removed their polling average of the VA Attorney General race because it was wrong, that should really be the nail in the coffin for them. It's GOP polling propaganda that hasn't been rigorous or transparent in a long time (www.gelliottmorris.com/p/the-pollin...)
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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If AI can't distinguish between a Doritos bag and a gun, it can't be trusted to police our communities.
Gun-Toting Police Swarm, Handcuff Young Black Man After AI Mistakes Doritos Bag For a Gun | ACLU
Deploying AI in inappropriate ways can and does get people hurt
www.aclu.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
If AI can't distinguish between a Doritos bag and a gun, it can't be trusted to police our communities.
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Federal agents raided the WRONG HOME in Portland—no warrant, guns drawn on a family with a baby. ICE still arrested 2 people after realizing the mistake. ICE official on the aggressive tactics: "If people interpret that as aggressive, so be it."
ICE official defends agency's tactics amid fallout from raid on wrong home in Portland, Oregon
In footage shared widely on social media last week, federal immigration agents were seen breaking into a home Portland, Oregon — but the person they were looking for doesn't live there.
www.cbsnews.com
October 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Federal agents raided the WRONG HOME in Portland—no warrant, guns drawn on a family with a baby. ICE still arrested 2 people after realizing the mistake. ICE official on the aggressive tactics: "If people interpret that as aggressive, so be it."
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VA Gov debate:
Spanberger: my opponent has previously said that she does not think that gay couples should be allowed to marry
Earle-Sears: That's not discrimination
Spanberger: she thinks it's okay for someone to be fired from their job for being gay
Earle-Sears: that's not discrimination
Spanberger: my opponent has previously said that she does not think that gay couples should be allowed to marry
Earle-Sears: That's not discrimination
Spanberger: she thinks it's okay for someone to be fired from their job for being gay
Earle-Sears: that's not discrimination
October 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
VA Gov debate:
Spanberger: my opponent has previously said that she does not think that gay couples should be allowed to marry
Earle-Sears: That's not discrimination
Spanberger: she thinks it's okay for someone to be fired from their job for being gay
Earle-Sears: that's not discrimination
Spanberger: my opponent has previously said that she does not think that gay couples should be allowed to marry
Earle-Sears: That's not discrimination
Spanberger: she thinks it's okay for someone to be fired from their job for being gay
Earle-Sears: that's not discrimination
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hi, cis folks in california!
this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.
he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841
want to know what to say? next post! 🧵
this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.
he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841
want to know what to say? next post! 🧵
October 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
hi, cis folks in california!
this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.
he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841
want to know what to say? next post! 🧵
this headline leaves out that newsom has another 5 days to sign these bills into law. if you’d like to tell him he should do that to protect trans californians, you should to reach out.
he also has a phone: (916) 445-2841
want to know what to say? next post! 🧵
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The Hopi Tribe received a multimillion-dollar federal grant to install solar panels and battery storage systems for hundreds of homes. But the Trump administration has canceled the funding.
A tribe in Arizona planned to connect 600 homes to electricity. Then the funding was cut
The Hopi Tribe received a multimillion-dollar federal grant to install solar panels and battery storage systems for hundreds of homes. But the Trump administration has canceled the funding.
n.pr
October 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Hopi Tribe received a multimillion-dollar federal grant to install solar panels and battery storage systems for hundreds of homes. But the Trump administration has canceled the funding.
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It is not clear that Mr. Trump’s image can be featured on a coin. An 1866 law enshrined a tradition that only deceased people could appear on U.S. currency to avoid the appearance that America was a monarchy. Trump admin is planning to do it anyway.
By Alan Rappeport
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...
By Alan Rappeport
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...
Treasury Plans to Mint $1 Commemorative Trump Coin
www.nytimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 2:50 AM
It is not clear that Mr. Trump’s image can be featured on a coin. An 1866 law enshrined a tradition that only deceased people could appear on U.S. currency to avoid the appearance that America was a monarchy. Trump admin is planning to do it anyway.
By Alan Rappeport
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...
By Alan Rappeport
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/03/b...
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Trump is keeping the national parks open despite the shutdown, a move that advocates argue is dangerous for remaining staff, visitors, and the parks’ ecosystems. Reopening the parks is just the latest attack on the NPS writes @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
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Opening Parks During Shutdown Part of Plan to Ruin Them
The Trump administration is selling out America’s national parks. Keeping them open during the shutdown makes them dangerous, filthy, and easier to seize.
trib.al
October 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Trump is keeping the national parks open despite the shutdown, a move that advocates argue is dangerous for remaining staff, visitors, and the parks’ ecosystems. Reopening the parks is just the latest attack on the NPS writes @whitneycwimbish.bsky.social:
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So spineless but entirely unsurprising coming from him
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
So spineless but entirely unsurprising coming from him
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NOTUS:
Dem House Rep Steven Horsford:
“They called the local sheriff; they showed up and were going to arrest me. These are the same people that I’m supposed to call to coordinate security or to do support when I have a town hall.”
www.notus.org/democrats/me...
Dem House Rep Steven Horsford:
“They called the local sheriff; they showed up and were going to arrest me. These are the same people that I’m supposed to call to coordinate security or to do support when I have a town hall.”
www.notus.org/democrats/me...
Democrats' New Fear: They Can’t Rely on Local Law Enforcement for Protection
“They called the local sheriff; they showed up and were going to arrest me,” said Rep. Steven Horsford.
www.notus.org
September 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM
NOTUS:
Dem House Rep Steven Horsford:
“They called the local sheriff; they showed up and were going to arrest me. These are the same people that I’m supposed to call to coordinate security or to do support when I have a town hall.”
www.notus.org/democrats/me...
Dem House Rep Steven Horsford:
“They called the local sheriff; they showed up and were going to arrest me. These are the same people that I’m supposed to call to coordinate security or to do support when I have a town hall.”
www.notus.org/democrats/me...
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Ta-Nehisi Coates: “What of the writers, the thinkers, and the pundits who cannot separate the great crime of Kirk’s death from the malignancy of his public life? Can they truly be so ignorant to the words of a man they have so rushed to memorialize? I don’t know.”
September 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Ta-Nehisi Coates: “What of the writers, the thinkers, and the pundits who cannot separate the great crime of Kirk’s death from the malignancy of his public life? Can they truly be so ignorant to the words of a man they have so rushed to memorialize? I don’t know.”
What twilight zone reality is this? People are going out of their way to praise this guy on some wish this will deter future violence. Instead, they are making him a martyr and discrediting the underlying root causes of political violence.
September 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
What twilight zone reality is this? People are going out of their way to praise this guy on some wish this will deter future violence. Instead, they are making him a martyr and discrediting the underlying root causes of political violence.
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Hundreds of staff at two of California’s most popular national parks have voted to unionize, a move that comes during a troubled summer for the National Park Service.
Amid Trump’s onslaught, nearly all voted yes.
Amid Trump’s onslaught, nearly all voted yes.
Beleaguered workers at Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon flock to unionize
Amid Trump's onslaught, nearly all voted yes.
www.motherjones.com
September 6, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Hundreds of staff at two of California’s most popular national parks have voted to unionize, a move that comes during a troubled summer for the National Park Service.
Amid Trump’s onslaught, nearly all voted yes.
Amid Trump’s onslaught, nearly all voted yes.