Bob Beatty
@drunclebob.bsky.social
Just a guy. People should be free to pursue their happiness. Flyers, Eagles, Phils, Sceptres, Sixers. Secret Leaf fan and still pining for the Beauts.
He/him but you'll call me what you will and I'll care accordingly
Go Birds
He/him but you'll call me what you will and I'll care accordingly
Go Birds
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Why are the men’s names redacted and the victims names exposed?
February 6, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Why are the men’s names redacted and the victims names exposed?
Did I just become a wrestling fan?
February 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Did I just become a wrestling fan?
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The more this wockaflocka realizes he'll be remembered as garbage, the more he runs around frantically tryin' to put his name on shit.
February 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM
The more this wockaflocka realizes he'll be remembered as garbage, the more he runs around frantically tryin' to put his name on shit.
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Here’s a look at each of the 10 women named captain of their respective Olympic women’s hockey national teams. thehockeynews.com/womens/inter...
#MilanoCortina2026 #WomensHockey
#MilanoCortina2026 #WomensHockey
Meet The 10 Olympic Women’s Hockey Captains
Here’s a look at each of the 10 women named captain of their respective Olympic women’s hockey national teams.
thehockeynews.com
February 5, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Here’s a look at each of the 10 women named captain of their respective Olympic women’s hockey national teams. thehockeynews.com/womens/inter...
#MilanoCortina2026 #WomensHockey
#MilanoCortina2026 #WomensHockey
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As a distraction from The Horrors: this entire thread.
THREAD.
A selection of notes I have made in my notebook about my dad, and the things he does.
1. The Public Swimming Pool
A selection of notes I have made in my notebook about my dad, and the things he does.
1. The Public Swimming Pool
February 5, 2026 at 12:40 PM
As a distraction from The Horrors: this entire thread.
What a goal by Matilde Fantin! Cruises in from the right protecting the puck one handed picks the top corner with a backhand.
February 5, 2026 at 3:28 PM
What a goal by Matilde Fantin! Cruises in from the right protecting the puck one handed picks the top corner with a backhand.
Close to 50 years of fun all thanks to a guy whose name I have only learned today. Thank you Jerry Lawson
This is Jerry Lawson. He invented the video game cartridge for the Fairchild Channel F system. Because of his invention, many consoles had cartridges and CD formats and would become the norm.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
The Atari 2600, NES, Genesis, and many consoles wouldn't exist without him.
Happy Black History Month.
February 5, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Close to 50 years of fun all thanks to a guy whose name I have only learned today. Thank you Jerry Lawson
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Even if you don't have time to read all 83 pages of Judge Reyes's opinion barring the Trump administration from rescinding Temporary Protected Status for 350,000+ Haitians, please at least check out the four-page introduction.
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
!["On December 2, 1783, then-Commander-in-Chief George Washington penned: “America is open to receive not only the Opulent & respected Stranger, but the oppressed & persecuted of all Nations & Religions.”1
More than two centuries later, Congress reaffirmed President Washington’s vision by establishing the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. See 8 U.S.C. § 1254a (TPS statute). It provides humanitarian relief to foreign nationals in the United States who come from disaster-stricken countries. It also brings in substantial revenue, with TPS holders generating $5.2 billion in taxes annually. See Part VI.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take. [screenshot of tweet].](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nwnlnixtjh3qhkwpz2uy5uwv/bafkreicrroq5taft777rmau2ffjlsphbcatlxnwwigf2yekoke533yycim@jpeg)
![has terminated every TPS country designation to have reached her desk—twelve countries up,
twelve countries down. See Section IV.A.2. Her conclusion that Haiti (a majority nonwhite
country) faces merely “concerning” conditions cannot be squared with the “perfect storm of
suffering” and “staggering” “humanitarian toll” described in page-after-page of the Certified
Administrative Record (CAR). See Section IV.A.3.a. She ignored Congress’s requirement that
she “review the conditions” in Haiti only “after” consulting “with appropriate agencies.” 8
U.S.C. § 1254a(b)(3)(A); see Section IV.A.1. Indeed, she did not consult other agencies at all.
See id. Her “national interest” analysis focuses on Haitians outside the United States or here
illegally, ignoring that Haitian TPS holders already live here, and legally so. See Section
IV.A.3.b. And though she states that the analysis must include “economic considerations,” she
ignores altogether the billions Haitian TPS holders contribute to the economy. See id.
The Government’s primary response is that the TPS statute gives the Secretary
unbounded discretion to make whatever determination she wants, any way she wants. And, yes,
the statute does grant her some discretion. But not unbounded discretion. To the contrary,
Congress passed the TPS statute to standardize the then ad hoc temporary protection system—to
replace executive whim with statutory predictability. See Section I.A.
As to irreparable harm, the Government contends that, at most, the harms to Haitian TPS
holders are speculative. But the Department of State (State) warns [screenshot]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nwnlnixtjh3qhkwpz2uy5uwv/bafkreid3cmawech25ummuj2tjvgxsrvufma2kmrijlfpglalwddd3qkikq@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Even if you don't have time to read all 83 pages of Judge Reyes's opinion barring the Trump administration from rescinding Temporary Protected Status for 350,000+ Haitians, please at least check out the four-page introduction.
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
It's a tour de force:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Absolutely.
NEW: I wrote a little about why I think The Athletic should either correct or retract their puff piece on Britta Curl from December, in light of even more evidence of her anti-trans views. It was a blatant attempt at damage control ahead of the Olympics & The Athletic participated in it.
the athletic should retract their britta curl redemption story
and links from the week in queer sports
www.thefrankiedlc.news
February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Absolutely.
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BLACK MUSIC IS EVERYTHING!
BLACK PEOPLE ARE EVERYTHING!
BLACK PEOPLE ARE EVERYTHING!
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM
BLACK MUSIC IS EVERYTHING!
BLACK PEOPLE ARE EVERYTHING!
BLACK PEOPLE ARE EVERYTHING!
Do yourself a favor and check out #comics4liam. Beautiful outpouring of l9ve from some talented folks
February 1, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Do yourself a favor and check out #comics4liam. Beautiful outpouring of l9ve from some talented folks
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a woman reached out to donate 500,000 delta skymiles to get people home to MN as they are released from custody in TX.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
a woman reached out to donate 500,000 delta skymiles to get people home to MN as they are released from custody in TX.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
we're getting flights booked today. it should be enough to get at least 15 people home.
delta should be doing for free since they take ICE money.
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Marimar Martinez is a hero.
She was shot 5 times by ICE.
The agent told her to “do something b*tch” before opening fire.
He later bragged “5 shots, 7 holes”.
DHS tried to smear her reputation but video footage vindicated her.
Next week she will testify in Washington about ICE’s brutality.
She was shot 5 times by ICE.
The agent told her to “do something b*tch” before opening fire.
He later bragged “5 shots, 7 holes”.
DHS tried to smear her reputation but video footage vindicated her.
Next week she will testify in Washington about ICE’s brutality.
Chicago Woman Shot 5 Times By Border Agents Will Testify In Washington Next Week
Marimar Martinez will speak at a federal forum on immigration agents' use of force as she fights to unseal evidence in her now-dropped prosecution.
blockclubchicago.org
January 31, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Marimar Martinez is a hero.
She was shot 5 times by ICE.
The agent told her to “do something b*tch” before opening fire.
He later bragged “5 shots, 7 holes”.
DHS tried to smear her reputation but video footage vindicated her.
Next week she will testify in Washington about ICE’s brutality.
She was shot 5 times by ICE.
The agent told her to “do something b*tch” before opening fire.
He later bragged “5 shots, 7 holes”.
DHS tried to smear her reputation but video footage vindicated her.
Next week she will testify in Washington about ICE’s brutality.
Minnesota rules
Thousands of people filled the streets of downtown Minneapolis in protest of federal immigration enforcement for the second consecutive Friday.
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
📷️: Aaron Lavinsky
January 30, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Minnesota rules
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Here's an opportunity to support the other journalist arrested today; Georgia Fort, who will have far fewer resources available to her than Don Lemon.
Georgia Fort's is chilling, and it's being overshadowed by the equally chilling arrest of Don Lemon.
A GoFundMe is being set up for Fort. In the meantime, you can support her work directly – without paying massive fundraising platform fees – through her website:
www.georgiafort.com/support
A GoFundMe is being set up for Fort. In the meantime, you can support her work directly – without paying massive fundraising platform fees – through her website:
www.georgiafort.com/support
Support Independent Journalism | GF
www.georgiafort.com
January 30, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Here's an opportunity to support the other journalist arrested today; Georgia Fort, who will have far fewer resources available to her than Don Lemon.
Once again the educators are educating. Well done
Keep up the resistance
January 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Once again the educators are educating. Well done
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This ain't Yemen,
Free Don Lemon.
Free Don Lemon.
January 30, 2026 at 5:07 PM
This ain't Yemen,
Free Don Lemon.
Free Don Lemon.
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If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
January 30, 2026 at 5:28 PM
If you see this, don't participate. It's a rigged study by Lisa Littman and unethical researcher J. Michael Bailey meant to undermine access to care. Spread the word.
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Moment of silence for @dhm.bsky.social before the Sixers game tonight
January 30, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Moment of silence for @dhm.bsky.social before the Sixers game tonight
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One great writer's obituary for another.
Brian Howard on Dan McQuade.
"Nobody understood Philadelphia, and Philadelphians, like Dan."
www.phillymag.com/news/2026/01...
Brian Howard on Dan McQuade.
"Nobody understood Philadelphia, and Philadelphians, like Dan."
www.phillymag.com/news/2026/01...
Dan McQuade Got Philly Like No One Else
The writer, who died Wednesday, was one of the most gifted chroniclers of the Philadelphia experience.
www.phillymag.com
January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
One great writer's obituary for another.
Brian Howard on Dan McQuade.
"Nobody understood Philadelphia, and Philadelphians, like Dan."
www.phillymag.com/news/2026/01...
Brian Howard on Dan McQuade.
"Nobody understood Philadelphia, and Philadelphians, like Dan."
www.phillymag.com/news/2026/01...
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For those outside of Philly who are about to learn Larry's name because of that presser, they have tried to get rid of this guy every way possible. Tried to recall him. Tried to run moderate Dems. He cannot be stopped. He relishes the fight.
Larry Krasner every damn time
January 29, 2026 at 4:21 AM
For those outside of Philly who are about to learn Larry's name because of that presser, they have tried to get rid of this guy every way possible. Tried to recall him. Tried to run moderate Dems. He cannot be stopped. He relishes the fight.
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meet LIBERATION WEEKEND II
a music festival benefit for trans liberation and mutual aid
proceeds to gender liberation movement & no more dysphoria
passes: liberationwknd.com/passes
a music festival benefit for trans liberation and mutual aid
proceeds to gender liberation movement & no more dysphoria
passes: liberationwknd.com/passes
January 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM
meet LIBERATION WEEKEND II
a music festival benefit for trans liberation and mutual aid
proceeds to gender liberation movement & no more dysphoria
passes: liberationwknd.com/passes
a music festival benefit for trans liberation and mutual aid
proceeds to gender liberation movement & no more dysphoria
passes: liberationwknd.com/passes
No work. No school. No shopping
national shutdown friday national shutdown friday
January 28, 2026 at 5:23 PM
No work. No school. No shopping
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Alex Pretti was AFGE Local 3669 federal employee union, VA hospital. His union 820,000 members now demands Noem AND Stephen Miller resign or be fired. They're naming Miller as "architect" of the policy that killed their brother. Labor. Faith leaders. 120 Democrats. Cracks forming.
AFGE Demands Resignation or Termination of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller for Smearing Slain AFGE Member Alex Pretti as “Domestic Terrorist”
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing 820,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Alex Pretti was AFGE Local 3669 federal employee union, VA hospital. His union 820,000 members now demands Noem AND Stephen Miller resign or be fired. They're naming Miller as "architect" of the policy that killed their brother. Labor. Faith leaders. 120 Democrats. Cracks forming.
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