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Cynthia A
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Interested in community building, public health, transportation, and foraging. 🇫🇷 Love cities, live rurally in Yosemite. Views are my own. she/her.
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resistancerangers.altgov.info
🎙️✨ We interrupt your regularly scheduled
doomscrolling to bring you:

Resistance Rangers
On the Air

🙌 Our brand new podcast!
“Resistance Rangers On The Air” circles around a skull with a ranger hat, glasses that shine with LGBTQ pride flags, head phones, and instead of crossbones, cross microphones. The background is light green with radio waves a faded background of the Stonewall Inn today, as Stonewall National Monument. Words say “Episode 1 catches you up on the current insanity at the National Park Service and in the federal government. Then we dive into Stonewall National Monument!” A black and white image of Marsha P. Johnson among other LGBTQ supporters at the top. At the bottom is the image of the trans flag proudly waving at Yosemite. In the foreground are words that say “As our only national park site dedicated to LGBTQ+ civil rights, Stonewall stands in conversation with other historic American protest movements From Seneca Falls to Selma All reminding us the fight for civil rights is intersectional and ongoing. “ image background is a sunset over the DC mall with a view of the Washington monument. The words say “Yearning for more? There is always good trouble you can get into on our website and socials Info in bio!”
July 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
Follow @resistancerangers.bsky.social for actual up to date information on what's happening to NPS and important calls to action. Don't follow a Q-Anon inspired wannabe acct pretending to be relevant.
hypoautonomic.bsky.social Hypoautonomic, BS @hypoautonomic.bsky.social · Jun 17
The Alt National Park Service account calls itself the official "resistance" team of the US National Park Service. With 887k followers, is one of the biggest accounts on Bluesky. It is the 11 most followed account according to some trackers.

This thread will dive into its activity.
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The Alt National Park Service account. 887 thousand followers. "The officla 'Resistance' team of the U.S. National Park Service. Our Website: www.ourparks.org
June 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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davidzipper.bsky.social
A groundbreaking new study found that the surge in SUVs from 1995 to 2019 reduced Minnesota's highway lane capacity by 9.5%.

Less lane capacity --> More congestion

Me, in CityLab 🧵
How SUVs Are Making Traffic Worse
As larger, taller sport utility vehicles took over US roads, they also aggravated highway congestion, according to a new study. It’s yet another ill effect of “car bloat.”
www.bloomberg.com
March 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
NPS rangers are getting their jobs back!! 🎉 Action works! 🥳 Keep the momentum going & stand up for other illegally fired fed workers/whatever happens next. "This chaotic whiplash is no way to manage the NPS...this admin needs to stop playing games w/ our national parks" - @protectparks.bsky.social
March 21, 2025 at 3:23 AM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
This Saturday! Flock to your local national park and speak up to #protectpubliclands and #rehirerangers. 12-2pm March, 2-4pm rallies. Let them work!!! @resistancerangers.bsky.social @mountainscalling.me #Yosemite
Flyer for a protest on March 22 in Yosemite. The flyer says: bring snacks, stamps, postcards, water, layers & your voice! 12-2pm March, 2-4pm rally. Yosemite valley exploration center *park in Yosemite village
March 20, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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resistancerangers.altgov.info
You ready for round two?! Protect the Parks Protest is back! This Saturday, March 22—show up to support your closest national park site. Can we get someone at all 433 NPS units?? 🏔️🌵🏕️
Light green background with red text reads “March 22 rally and learn. To protect National parks. Saturday at noon at a National park near you.” Three geometric blue birds surround the text. Light green background with read text that reads “Ranger fact: irruption birds, like these redpolls, are birds that move unpredictably. As needed, they will gather in large flocks and work together.” Two blue geometric birds frame the text, one above and one below.
March 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM
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resistancerangers.altgov.info
GREAT NEWS from the courts today! Illegally-fired feds (including NPS) must be reinstated. BUT will DOI comply?

You know the drill, team! Let's tell DOI to follow the law and rehire rangers. Stand up for parks and public lands ✊

Script and addresses at tinyurl.com/RehireDOI

#RehirePublicServants
A park ranger in uniform with long dark hair stands facing away from the camera toward a forested landscape, holding a US flag.
March 13, 2025 at 8:52 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
Today's call to action for public lands: flood the DOI phone lines! They are developing action plans as we speak for RIFs (Reduction in Force), canceling building leases and erasing LGBTQ+ history. @mountainscalling.me #RehireRangers #worthfightingfor #ProtectYourParks #StoptheSteal
resistancerangers.altgov.info Resistance Rangers @resistancerangers.altgov.info · Mar 7
It's time to speak up for fired public lands employees! ✊

Illegally fired staff at Department of the Interior (including NPS) have NOT been reinstated, even though Forest Service staff have been

Let's see if *public lands* leadership actually listens to the *public* 👀

tinyurl.com/RehireRangers
Yellow and white text on a brown background, with a desert landscape photo behind. Text reads Mission: reinstate fired public lands employees by calling the Department of the Interior. Choose your fighter! Yellow and white text on a brown background, with a retro photo of a ranger using an old telephone-style field radio. Text reads: Fighter one -- this fighter has zero phone anxiety and lives somewhere with reliable cell service - aka probably not southeastern Utah. Special attack -- wait, some people don't have phone anxiety??? Assigned quest: CALL DOI! Yellow and white text on a brown background, with a retro photo of workers surrounding a 2000-style computer. Text reads: Fighter two -- this warrior has a little free time and a lot of hot takes. Special attack: using keyboard shortcuts to copy/paste. Assigned quest: EMAIL DOI! Yellow and white text on a brown background, with a photo of a retro style memo pad. Text reads: Fighter three -- This soldier writes letter unironically and has signed at least one petition to "Save the USPS." Special attack: excellent handwriting. Hopefully. Assigned quest: SNAIL MAIL DOI!
March 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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natashabeery.bsky.social
Someone put up a sign at Badger Ski Area, Yosemite National Park within view of the webcam. Nicely done!

Please call & badger YOUR reps about the firing of federal park employees (& NWS, NOAA, FAA, NIH, VA), so many good people we depend upon for health, safety & well-being! @altnps.bsky.social
A sign saying "Go Badger Your Reps" 202-225-2511
March 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
Thank goodness for NOAA and the National Weather Service scientists thanks to whom we knew this snow storm was coming. Now we can enjoy its beauty! #SupportFederalWorkers #handsoffourgoverment #Yosemite #nature
Half Dome in Yosemite in the snow Upper and lower Yosemite falls in the snow Sentinel and the Merced river in the snow
March 2, 2025 at 9:49 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
It's a good day to fight for public lands in #Yosemite National Park. #Bluesky and #distressflag by Upper Yosemite Falls. Hands off America's public lands! Reinstate illegally fired federal workers at #NPS, the #ForestService, #BLM, #NOAA, etc. @resistancerangers.bsky.social #AltNPS
An upside down American Flag hangs on granite walls underneath Yosemite's Upper Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America.
March 1, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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markhamillofficial.bsky.social
Could not agree more. The Prez & VP are shameful, embarrassing Putin puppets & a disgrace to our country. 🤮

#SlavaUkraine 🇺🇦
February 28, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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rissarwx.bsky.social
All probationary federal employees at NOAA’s EMC that’s responsible for keeping all US weather model systems running have been fired with 1 hours notice. And that includes me and colleagues. We will not go quietly because we care about the NOAA mission to protect the public.
February 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
Calling for a day of protests on Saturday, March 1st. There are hundreds of National Sites and Parks across the nation. Find one near you and show up for public lands. Bring signs, snacks, water, and friends. @resistancerangers.bsky.social #ProtectourParks #RehireRangers we need résistance!
A poster with a picture of the golden gate bridge with the words: "Protect your Parks Protest, Presidio of San Francisco, March 1st at noon at the Presidio Visitor Center at 210 Lincoln Blvd. Our public lands are not for sale! Demand that park rangers, federal staff and public lands are protected." A poster with an illustration of a ranger looking up at a glowing waterfall, with an upside down flag hung high up on the walls. The poster says "Worth Fighting For" and calls for protests in all of the national park sites on March 1. A picture of the golden gate and the marin headlands in the distance. The text says "433 national park sites across the nation, 63 national parks - calling for protests in all of them on Saturday, March 1.
February 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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fedworkersunited.bsky.social
Firing every federal worker would cut spending by less than 5%—but it would gut oversight of polluters, labor laws, food safety & Social Security.

Trump’s plan isn’t about "savings"—it’s about letting billionaires and corporations run our country. #SaveOurServices
February 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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ienearth.bsky.social
Defending the Sacred is more than resistance—it is an intentional renewal of our responsibilities and relationship to Mother Earth and all living relatives.

#DefendResistProtectRenew
February 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
An upside down "distress flag" was hung from the walls of El Capitan in #Yosemite during #Firefall to call out that public lands are currently under attack. This is about more than the people fired! 📷: Joshua Mayo.
The setting sunlight strikes a waterfall coursing down El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. To the left of it, an upside US flag, the symbol of distress, is visible.
February 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
Another weekend of protests in Yosemite - We are heartened to see the promise of seasonal positions brought back this summer. Cuts to probationary staff at NPS, BLM, and Forest Service still have a huge impact on our public lands. Keep speaking up!!
February 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
Keep public lands in public hands: the NPS, USFS, and BLM staff fired on Friday are the Frontline of protecting America's wilderness www.vox.com/down-to-eart... @vox.com
The crisis coming for our national parks, explained in two charts
Parks were already facing a staffing problem. Then came the government purge.
www.vox.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:14 PM
cynthiaarmour.bsky.social
Love national parks? I'm lucky enough to live in one of the best parks in the world, and on Saturday we held a demonstration to protest the mass & indiscriminate firing of our friends and coworkers. #nationalparks #rangers #publicland #Yosemite #Firefall #fedworkers #massfiring #NPS #ProtectourParks
A colorful sign is held up that reads "We said Firefall, Not Fire them All" A person holds a sign up that reads "Parks Can't Run without Park Rangers" while standing in front of a waterfall A sign is held up that reads "Staff Cuts = Chaos" with a picture of a trash can on fire A person holds a sign that says "Immigrants didn't take our jobs, but Trump did"
February 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM