Alt USA (for people/by people)
@altunitedstates.bsky.social
Knowledge is Power; bringing Power to the People while the US Gov won't.
HOPE cannot be stolen or sold by the President, nor bought by billionaires - it can only be surrendered & we're not surrendering TODAY.
HOPE cannot be stolen or sold by the President, nor bought by billionaires - it can only be surrendered & we're not surrendering TODAY.
Pinned
A 160-year-old campaign against civil rights heads to the supreme court
Louisiana v Callais could roll back what remains of the Voting Rights Act, putting the future of America’s multiracial democracy at stake
www.theguardian.com
A long read, worth reading.
In the current Supreme Court, Justice for the People appears as a hostage to the Administration's ideology - how do we throw down Power until balance isn't a fantasy but a fact?
In the current Supreme Court, Justice for the People appears as a hostage to the Administration's ideology - how do we throw down Power until balance isn't a fantasy but a fact?
The Onion, closer to the truth than the WH is.
"Dismissing the swashbuckling sci-fi romp as 'a total hoax' amid growing scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump made remarks Tuesday denying that he had written a 36-volume comic titled Don & Jeff: Time Pedophiles."
"Dismissing the swashbuckling sci-fi romp as 'a total hoax' amid growing scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump made remarks Tuesday denying that he had written a 36-volume comic titled Don & Jeff: Time Pedophiles."
Trump Denies Writing 36-Volume Comic Titled ‘Don And Jeff: Time Pedophiles’ https://theonion.com/trump-denies-writing-36-volume-comic-titled-don-and-jeff-time-pedophiles/
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
The Onion, closer to the truth than the WH is.
"Dismissing the swashbuckling sci-fi romp as 'a total hoax' amid growing scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump made remarks Tuesday denying that he had written a 36-volume comic titled Don & Jeff: Time Pedophiles."
"Dismissing the swashbuckling sci-fi romp as 'a total hoax' amid growing scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, President Donald Trump made remarks Tuesday denying that he had written a 36-volume comic titled Don & Jeff: Time Pedophiles."
Hope; it's what's for breakfast.
Democrats set historic records on election night. Here are six of the firsts they accomplished
From Virginia’s first female governor to New York’s first Muslim mayor, elections Tuesday secured trailblazing wins
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hope; it's what's for breakfast.
Coordinated agency trolling is a tactic - it mocks dissent, shrinks the freedom of the press & undermines the truth.
It's normalization of authoritarianism under the guise of PR.
It's normalization of authoritarianism under the guise of PR.
In a coordinated move, multiple federal agencies joined BlueSky yesterday and turned to trolling the opposition. Our Assessment on Democratic Decline warns of this autocratic practice: attacking the free press and narrowing the space in which factual reporting can safely operate without retaliation.
October 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Coordinated agency trolling is a tactic - it mocks dissent, shrinks the freedom of the press & undermines the truth.
It's normalization of authoritarianism under the guise of PR.
It's normalization of authoritarianism under the guise of PR.
“You can't be neutral on a moving train.” – Howard Zinn
A big presence in small town America; No Kings Day march & protest, Oct 18th 2025.
#FrogsAgainstFascism
#InflatableRebellion
#NoKingsDay
A big presence in small town America; No Kings Day march & protest, Oct 18th 2025.
#FrogsAgainstFascism
#InflatableRebellion
#NoKingsDay
October 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
“You can't be neutral on a moving train.” – Howard Zinn
A big presence in small town America; No Kings Day march & protest, Oct 18th 2025.
#FrogsAgainstFascism
#InflatableRebellion
#NoKingsDay
A big presence in small town America; No Kings Day march & protest, Oct 18th 2025.
#FrogsAgainstFascism
#InflatableRebellion
#NoKingsDay
"And what do they need to take action? They need a group of likeminded people who believe in themselves." - Jane Goodall
We're all just fancy animals.
Some more cruel, some more loving, some more fearful, some more hopeful.
Committing to curiosity allows us to become educated decision makers.
We're all just fancy animals.
Some more cruel, some more loving, some more fearful, some more hopeful.
Committing to curiosity allows us to become educated decision makers.
Dr. Jane always said that each animal matters – not only for the role they play to support life, but for their intrinsic value.
"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves," she said.
Photos: Kristin Mosher / Rob Sassor / Stacey Lorraine / Susana Name / Sylvie Le
"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves," she said.
Photos: Kristin Mosher / Rob Sassor / Stacey Lorraine / Susana Name / Sylvie Le
October 5, 2025 at 10:49 AM
"And what do they need to take action? They need a group of likeminded people who believe in themselves." - Jane Goodall
We're all just fancy animals.
Some more cruel, some more loving, some more fearful, some more hopeful.
Committing to curiosity allows us to become educated decision makers.
We're all just fancy animals.
Some more cruel, some more loving, some more fearful, some more hopeful.
Committing to curiosity allows us to become educated decision makers.
A long read, worth reading.
In the current Supreme Court, Justice for the People appears as a hostage to the Administration's ideology - how do we throw down Power until balance isn't a fantasy but a fact?
In the current Supreme Court, Justice for the People appears as a hostage to the Administration's ideology - how do we throw down Power until balance isn't a fantasy but a fact?
A 160-year-old campaign against civil rights heads to the supreme court
Louisiana v Callais could roll back what remains of the Voting Rights Act, putting the future of America’s multiracial democracy at stake
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A long read, worth reading.
In the current Supreme Court, Justice for the People appears as a hostage to the Administration's ideology - how do we throw down Power until balance isn't a fantasy but a fact?
In the current Supreme Court, Justice for the People appears as a hostage to the Administration's ideology - how do we throw down Power until balance isn't a fantasy but a fact?
It baffles me that we protect fetuses from conception - but not after birth, as we:
- defund programs to feed kids
- scorch the earth
- ENCOURAGE massacres of our children via gun access
Also baffling: how a woman's right to control a gun is better protected than her right to control her own body.
- defund programs to feed kids
- scorch the earth
- ENCOURAGE massacres of our children via gun access
Also baffling: how a woman's right to control a gun is better protected than her right to control her own body.
August 29, 2025 at 5:34 PM
It baffles me that we protect fetuses from conception - but not after birth, as we:
- defund programs to feed kids
- scorch the earth
- ENCOURAGE massacres of our children via gun access
Also baffling: how a woman's right to control a gun is better protected than her right to control her own body.
- defund programs to feed kids
- scorch the earth
- ENCOURAGE massacres of our children via gun access
Also baffling: how a woman's right to control a gun is better protected than her right to control her own body.
We've never seen a US president so thoroughly dominated by a foreign leader - in this case, Putin.
Diplomacy is all about protocol; on American soil, Donald let Putin speak first, in Russian, at a press conference with ... no questions.
This came after Donald warned of “severe consequences”
Diplomacy is all about protocol; on American soil, Donald let Putin speak first, in Russian, at a press conference with ... no questions.
This came after Donald warned of “severe consequences”
Putin spoke first and other key moments from Alaska summit
From start to finish, President Donald Trump’s summit with Vladimir Putin was rife with pomp and circumstance.
www.usatoday.com
August 19, 2025 at 6:31 AM
We've never seen a US president so thoroughly dominated by a foreign leader - in this case, Putin.
Diplomacy is all about protocol; on American soil, Donald let Putin speak first, in Russian, at a press conference with ... no questions.
This came after Donald warned of “severe consequences”
Diplomacy is all about protocol; on American soil, Donald let Putin speak first, in Russian, at a press conference with ... no questions.
This came after Donald warned of “severe consequences”
Donald's assault on basic facts drags us deeper into the autocratic fold.
He didn’t like the latest jobs report - so he fired the non-partisan official in charge of employment stats.
Because nothing says “strong economy” like silencing the expert with the calculator & math that checks out;
He didn’t like the latest jobs report - so he fired the non-partisan official in charge of employment stats.
Because nothing says “strong economy” like silencing the expert with the calculator & math that checks out;
Trump scores major own goal with labor official firing
U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to fire a top labor official following weak jobs data obviously sends ominous signals about political interference in independent institutions, but it is also a major strategic own goal.
www.reuters.com
August 5, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Donald's assault on basic facts drags us deeper into the autocratic fold.
He didn’t like the latest jobs report - so he fired the non-partisan official in charge of employment stats.
Because nothing says “strong economy” like silencing the expert with the calculator & math that checks out;
He didn’t like the latest jobs report - so he fired the non-partisan official in charge of employment stats.
Because nothing says “strong economy” like silencing the expert with the calculator & math that checks out;
Hi.
My brother is visiting & we are working on a Hope-inspired thing that requires attention, energy & time I normally invest here.
If all goes well, we will do the thing 8/8 & maybe some other People will too.
Anyway, more will be revealed & in the meantime: enjoy the silence.
Best Times,
H
My brother is visiting & we are working on a Hope-inspired thing that requires attention, energy & time I normally invest here.
If all goes well, we will do the thing 8/8 & maybe some other People will too.
Anyway, more will be revealed & in the meantime: enjoy the silence.
Best Times,
H
July 29, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Hi.
My brother is visiting & we are working on a Hope-inspired thing that requires attention, energy & time I normally invest here.
If all goes well, we will do the thing 8/8 & maybe some other People will too.
Anyway, more will be revealed & in the meantime: enjoy the silence.
Best Times,
H
My brother is visiting & we are working on a Hope-inspired thing that requires attention, energy & time I normally invest here.
If all goes well, we will do the thing 8/8 & maybe some other People will too.
Anyway, more will be revealed & in the meantime: enjoy the silence.
Best Times,
H
Who is taking bets on how much of the DHS budget goes to paying out citizens illegally detained by ICE & legally seeking compensation for harm caused?
US Citizen detained by ICE: Clearly it didn't matter I was a citizen, or a veteran, or that I identified who I was. They ignored everything I said, and they broke my window and they dragged me out. I let them know that I was a veteran and I wasn't doing anything wrong, I'm just trying to get to work
July 18, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Who is taking bets on how much of the DHS budget goes to paying out citizens illegally detained by ICE & legally seeking compensation for harm caused?
Mass resignations are symptomatic of a government deviating from democratic norms.
But they also showcase a core strength of our system: the presence of principled individuals, inside our institutions.
Citizens who feel compelled to act with integrity & stand for justice by defending the rule ...
But they also showcase a core strength of our system: the presence of principled individuals, inside our institutions.
Citizens who feel compelled to act with integrity & stand for justice by defending the rule ...
Two-thirds of the DOJ unit defending Trump policies in court have quit
The U.S. Justice Department unit charged with defending against legal challenges to signature Trump administration policies - such as restricting birthright citizenship and slashing funding to Harvard University - has lost nearly two-thirds of its staff, according to a list seen by Reuters.
www.reuters.com
July 16, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Mass resignations are symptomatic of a government deviating from democratic norms.
But they also showcase a core strength of our system: the presence of principled individuals, inside our institutions.
Citizens who feel compelled to act with integrity & stand for justice by defending the rule ...
But they also showcase a core strength of our system: the presence of principled individuals, inside our institutions.
Citizens who feel compelled to act with integrity & stand for justice by defending the rule ...
The BBB is bad policy, but we voted to fund fueling yachts for billionaires via lower taxes & defund feeding youngsters while killing medical care for the elderly via rising financial hurdles.
You can't say this sort of stupidity wasn't expected.
The place to put our anger & energy is ...
You can't say this sort of stupidity wasn't expected.
The place to put our anger & energy is ...
We have bet the country on one big beautiful bill - UPI.com
The Big Beautiful Bill that was signed into law on July Fourth, has bet the nation's future on whether the BBB will work as envisaged or will create the equivalent of a political and economic trainwre...
www.upi.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:14 AM
The BBB is bad policy, but we voted to fund fueling yachts for billionaires via lower taxes & defund feeding youngsters while killing medical care for the elderly via rising financial hurdles.
You can't say this sort of stupidity wasn't expected.
The place to put our anger & energy is ...
You can't say this sort of stupidity wasn't expected.
The place to put our anger & energy is ...
"Whenever I become discouraged (which is on alternate Tuesdays, between three and four) I lift my spirits by remembering: The artists are on our side!
I mean those poets and painters, singers and musicians, novelists and playwrights who speak to the world in a way that is impervious to assault ...
I mean those poets and painters, singers and musicians, novelists and playwrights who speak to the world in a way that is impervious to assault ...
‘Don’t forget’: mural brings attention to the January 6 rioters pardoned by Trump
A giant new mural, titled Wall of Shame, has launched in Brooklyn, New York, to remind people of the alleged crimes committed by more than 1,500 Maga loyalists
www.theguardian.com
July 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
"Whenever I become discouraged (which is on alternate Tuesdays, between three and four) I lift my spirits by remembering: The artists are on our side!
I mean those poets and painters, singers and musicians, novelists and playwrights who speak to the world in a way that is impervious to assault ...
I mean those poets and painters, singers and musicians, novelists and playwrights who speak to the world in a way that is impervious to assault ...
It always feels odd to celebrate freedom in this country - especially on July 4th - when no Nation in the world strips more people of their freedoms (1,808,100 prisoners).
& thats just on record stripping of freedoms by putting people in cages; it doesnt include
& thats just on record stripping of freedoms by putting people in cages; it doesnt include
July 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
It always feels odd to celebrate freedom in this country - especially on July 4th - when no Nation in the world strips more people of their freedoms (1,808,100 prisoners).
& thats just on record stripping of freedoms by putting people in cages; it doesnt include
& thats just on record stripping of freedoms by putting people in cages; it doesnt include
$170 billion to ICE.
It costs an average of $33k annually to imprison a person.
The US jail + prison pop hovers around 1.9 million.
A $170b budget covers the cost of incarcerating 5.1+ million.
Anyone else concerned that ICE might get funding to more-than-double the number of People in cages?
It costs an average of $33k annually to imprison a person.
The US jail + prison pop hovers around 1.9 million.
A $170b budget covers the cost of incarcerating 5.1+ million.
Anyone else concerned that ICE might get funding to more-than-double the number of People in cages?
How Trump’s bill will supercharge mass deportations by funneling $170bn to Ice
Critics warn the staggering sum dedicated to the agency in the bill will threaten humanitarian protections and disrupt the economy
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:58 AM
$170 billion to ICE.
It costs an average of $33k annually to imprison a person.
The US jail + prison pop hovers around 1.9 million.
A $170b budget covers the cost of incarcerating 5.1+ million.
Anyone else concerned that ICE might get funding to more-than-double the number of People in cages?
It costs an average of $33k annually to imprison a person.
The US jail + prison pop hovers around 1.9 million.
A $170b budget covers the cost of incarcerating 5.1+ million.
Anyone else concerned that ICE might get funding to more-than-double the number of People in cages?
Read this.
Relates to my post last night & would've been included in the links under it.
We have a few concerns.
Surveillance Power: Palantir builds powerful tools that analyze massive amounts of personal data, often used by law enforcement & intelligence agencies.
Relates to my post last night & would've been included in the links under it.
We have a few concerns.
Surveillance Power: Palantir builds powerful tools that analyze massive amounts of personal data, often used by law enforcement & intelligence agencies.
Peter Thiel’s Palantir poses a grave threat to Americans | Robert Reich
Working with the Trump administration, the data company could be used to target the president’s opponents
www.theguardian.com
June 30, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Read this.
Relates to my post last night & would've been included in the links under it.
We have a few concerns.
Surveillance Power: Palantir builds powerful tools that analyze massive amounts of personal data, often used by law enforcement & intelligence agencies.
Relates to my post last night & would've been included in the links under it.
We have a few concerns.
Surveillance Power: Palantir builds powerful tools that analyze massive amounts of personal data, often used by law enforcement & intelligence agencies.
Donald deploys the military against citizens & suddenly tech bros join the ranks.
This is concerning af -
in many ways, but let's look at just 2.
1: The U.S. military is increasingly being used in domestic contexts - border enforcement, civil unrest & dissent, disaster response, surveillance, etc.
This is concerning af -
in many ways, but let's look at just 2.
1: The U.S. military is increasingly being used in domestic contexts - border enforcement, civil unrest & dissent, disaster response, surveillance, etc.
Meta boss praises new US army division enlisting tech execs as lieutenant colonels
Longtime Zuckerberg lieutenant Andrew Bosworth calls donning fatigues with Palantir and OpenAI brass ‘great honor’
www.theguardian.com
June 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Donald deploys the military against citizens & suddenly tech bros join the ranks.
This is concerning af -
in many ways, but let's look at just 2.
1: The U.S. military is increasingly being used in domestic contexts - border enforcement, civil unrest & dissent, disaster response, surveillance, etc.
This is concerning af -
in many ways, but let's look at just 2.
1: The U.S. military is increasingly being used in domestic contexts - border enforcement, civil unrest & dissent, disaster response, surveillance, etc.
An informed People is a great defender of Democracy.
Our Representatives?
They work for US.
Our Senators?
They work for us.
Presidents?
They works for us.
We shouldn't be angry at, embarrassed by or hateful toward our Presidents.
If anyone is afraid, it should be him of US. We hold the Power.
Our Representatives?
They work for US.
Our Senators?
They work for us.
Presidents?
They works for us.
We shouldn't be angry at, embarrassed by or hateful toward our Presidents.
If anyone is afraid, it should be him of US. We hold the Power.
🚆 All aboard for a #TrainTake with @raskin.house.gov: “Co-equal” isn’t a real word—and neither is the idea that Congress is just one of three equal branches.
June 26, 2025 at 6:18 AM
An informed People is a great defender of Democracy.
Our Representatives?
They work for US.
Our Senators?
They work for us.
Presidents?
They works for us.
We shouldn't be angry at, embarrassed by or hateful toward our Presidents.
If anyone is afraid, it should be him of US. We hold the Power.
Our Representatives?
They work for US.
Our Senators?
They work for us.
Presidents?
They works for us.
We shouldn't be angry at, embarrassed by or hateful toward our Presidents.
If anyone is afraid, it should be him of US. We hold the Power.
Reporting from exceptional & little known Pulitzer Prize winner The Press Democrat.
I've got a lot of feelings & thoughts about this & not as much information as I'd like so this is the post for now but expect a to be continued situation ...
I've got a lot of feelings & thoughts about this & not as much information as I'd like so this is the post for now but expect a to be continued situation ...
The United States has inserted itself into Israel's war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites overnight.
What to know about the conflict between Israel and Iran, and the US intervention
The United States has inserted itself into Israel’s war against Iran, bombing three of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear sites overnight.
bit.ly
June 22, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Reporting from exceptional & little known Pulitzer Prize winner The Press Democrat.
I've got a lot of feelings & thoughts about this & not as much information as I'd like so this is the post for now but expect a to be continued situation ...
I've got a lot of feelings & thoughts about this & not as much information as I'd like so this is the post for now but expect a to be continued situation ...
The irony of Agents *without documents* arresting People *without documents* is thick.
It's absurd.
Power without accountability is historically abusive & because of that SF isn't wondering if Donald will bring violence, à la LA - it is preparing for when.
Learn CA rights & inform everyone 👏👏👏
It's absurd.
Power without accountability is historically abusive & because of that SF isn't wondering if Donald will bring violence, à la LA - it is preparing for when.
Learn CA rights & inform everyone 👏👏👏
Know Your Rights: If ICE Confronts You | ACLU of Northern CA
Do NOT open your door. ICE can’t come into your home unless they have a signed search warrant or you let them in.
www.aclunc.org
June 20, 2025 at 6:50 AM
The irony of Agents *without documents* arresting People *without documents* is thick.
It's absurd.
Power without accountability is historically abusive & because of that SF isn't wondering if Donald will bring violence, à la LA - it is preparing for when.
Learn CA rights & inform everyone 👏👏👏
It's absurd.
Power without accountability is historically abusive & because of that SF isn't wondering if Donald will bring violence, à la LA - it is preparing for when.
Learn CA rights & inform everyone 👏👏👏
A late bday gift for Donald as escalating situations overseas distract the US People from issues at home.
Stay focused>>>
Big Bullshit Bill.
DoGE infiltrating fed departments & building profiles w our personal info.
Masked, plain-clothed agents w/o identification/warrants abducting good People.
Stay focused>>>
Big Bullshit Bill.
DoGE infiltrating fed departments & building profiles w our personal info.
Masked, plain-clothed agents w/o identification/warrants abducting good People.
Iran Is Preparing Missiles for Possible Retaliatory Strikes on U.S. Bases, Officials Say
www.nytimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A late bday gift for Donald as escalating situations overseas distract the US People from issues at home.
Stay focused>>>
Big Bullshit Bill.
DoGE infiltrating fed departments & building profiles w our personal info.
Masked, plain-clothed agents w/o identification/warrants abducting good People.
Stay focused>>>
Big Bullshit Bill.
DoGE infiltrating fed departments & building profiles w our personal info.
Masked, plain-clothed agents w/o identification/warrants abducting good People.
Driving to San Francisco this morning with my pal.
Overpasses already on point - flags, homemade signs, fists - an hour before the No Kings protest even kicked off.
Like collectively holding our breath, ready to sing.
Lets take note for next round.
music by the outstanding:
@dropkickmurphys.com
Overpasses already on point - flags, homemade signs, fists - an hour before the No Kings protest even kicked off.
Like collectively holding our breath, ready to sing.
Lets take note for next round.
music by the outstanding:
@dropkickmurphys.com
June 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Driving to San Francisco this morning with my pal.
Overpasses already on point - flags, homemade signs, fists - an hour before the No Kings protest even kicked off.
Like collectively holding our breath, ready to sing.
Lets take note for next round.
music by the outstanding:
@dropkickmurphys.com
Overpasses already on point - flags, homemade signs, fists - an hour before the No Kings protest even kicked off.
Like collectively holding our breath, ready to sing.
Lets take note for next round.
music by the outstanding:
@dropkickmurphys.com
After the 1st TeslaTakedown protest, the kids insisted we make signs & keep them in the car always, so we can be ready everytime everywhere to join protests.
Then we made extra signs to give to folks who might need signs at protests.
We're updating our signs for today. #nokings
www.fiftyfifty.one
Then we made extra signs to give to folks who might need signs at protests.
We're updating our signs for today. #nokings
www.fiftyfifty.one
June 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM
After the 1st TeslaTakedown protest, the kids insisted we make signs & keep them in the car always, so we can be ready everytime everywhere to join protests.
Then we made extra signs to give to folks who might need signs at protests.
We're updating our signs for today. #nokings
www.fiftyfifty.one
Then we made extra signs to give to folks who might need signs at protests.
We're updating our signs for today. #nokings
www.fiftyfifty.one
I continue to be amazed by the competence & professionalism of Kristi & her staff.
"ICE opened a 1,000-bed facility there this year under a 15-year, $1B contract as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration."
Clearly, money well spent.
& she's over budget?! 🙌👏👏
Killer job!
"ICE opened a 1,000-bed facility there this year under a 15-year, $1B contract as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration."
Clearly, money well spent.
& she's over budget?! 🙌👏👏
Killer job!
4 detainees have escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, DHS says
Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
apnews.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I continue to be amazed by the competence & professionalism of Kristi & her staff.
"ICE opened a 1,000-bed facility there this year under a 15-year, $1B contract as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration."
Clearly, money well spent.
& she's over budget?! 🙌👏👏
Killer job!
"ICE opened a 1,000-bed facility there this year under a 15-year, $1B contract as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration."
Clearly, money well spent.
& she's over budget?! 🙌👏👏
Killer job!