Jeff
@edgartwobears.bsky.social
Bad Buddhist, decent cook, gamer, nerd, public health advocate, politically further left than you think.
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Jeff
@edgartwobears.bsky.social
· Jan 8
Consolidating my social media here as my primary platform. Opinions, observances, thoughts, music, whimsy, etc...in no particular order.
Welcome! To those of you who are new...I repost a LOT! Mostly on leftist politics, public health, emergency preparedness and random things.
Enjoy, and be kind.
Welcome! To those of you who are new...I repost a LOT! Mostly on leftist politics, public health, emergency preparedness and random things.
Enjoy, and be kind.
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In response to the DC shooting, the administration is blocking pathways for rule-following and vulnerable immigrants.
Trump Is “basically shutting down the legal immigration system”
In response to the DC shooting, the administration is blocking pathways for rule-following and vulnerable immigrants.
www.motherjones.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
In response to the DC shooting, the administration is blocking pathways for rule-following and vulnerable immigrants.
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Another word for “underage women” is CHILDREN, you weird freaks — why do you soft pedal statutory rape? NPR already went through correcting this, so you people have no excuse.
December 12, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Another word for “underage women” is CHILDREN, you weird freaks — why do you soft pedal statutory rape? NPR already went through correcting this, so you people have no excuse.
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1. A new Florida bill would make it illegal for State, County, and Local employers and special districts from firing transphobes.
It would apply to airports, hospitals, even parts of Disneyworld.
It also establishes a private business "don't say gay" policy.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It would apply to airports, hospitals, even parts of Disneyworld.
It also establishes a private business "don't say gay" policy.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
New Florida Bill Would Make It Illegal To Fire Transphobes
The bill applies to state and local employers as well as contractors. The bill also establishes a "Don't Say Gay" policy that applies to private businesses that contract with the state.
www.erininthemorning.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
1. A new Florida bill would make it illegal for State, County, and Local employers and special districts from firing transphobes.
It would apply to airports, hospitals, even parts of Disneyworld.
It also establishes a private business "don't say gay" policy.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
It would apply to airports, hospitals, even parts of Disneyworld.
It also establishes a private business "don't say gay" policy.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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there are pundits who will say that immigration is trump's strongest issue and that picking fights around immigration helps him on the margins. but i think this misunderstands the way public opinion works, as evidenced by trump's declining fortunes on his handling of immigration.
December 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
there are pundits who will say that immigration is trump's strongest issue and that picking fights around immigration helps him on the margins. but i think this misunderstands the way public opinion works, as evidenced by trump's declining fortunes on his handling of immigration.
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Fulu sets repair bounties on consumer products that employ sneaky features that limit user control. Just this week, it awarded more than $10,000 to the person who hacked the Molekule air purifier.
This Group Pays Bounties to Repair Broken Devices—Even if the Fix Breaks the Law
Fulu sets repair bounties on consumer products that employ sneaky features that limit user control. Just this week, it awarded more than $10,000 to the person who hacked the Molekule air purifier.
wrd.cm
December 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Fulu sets repair bounties on consumer products that employ sneaky features that limit user control. Just this week, it awarded more than $10,000 to the person who hacked the Molekule air purifier.
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Crypto can only survive long-term if it gets access to the publicly backed banking system.
In one fell swoop, the OCC—the regulator for national banks—just approved five (5) bank charter applications by crypto companies.
www.occ.gov/news-issuanc...
In one fell swoop, the OCC—the regulator for national banks—just approved five (5) bank charter applications by crypto companies.
www.occ.gov/news-issuanc...
December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Crypto can only survive long-term if it gets access to the publicly backed banking system.
In one fell swoop, the OCC—the regulator for national banks—just approved five (5) bank charter applications by crypto companies.
www.occ.gov/news-issuanc...
In one fell swoop, the OCC—the regulator for national banks—just approved five (5) bank charter applications by crypto companies.
www.occ.gov/news-issuanc...
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Anti-vaxxism is an ideology with maybe the dumbest combination of pointless and evil that has ever existed bsky.app/profile/nyti...
More than 250 people who were exposed to measles, including dozens of unvaccinated school-aged children, are quarantining in South Carolina as the state wrestles to contain an outbreak that has sickened more than 110 people.
Hundreds Quarantined in South Carolina as Measles Outbreak Shows No Sign of Slowing
The outbreak shows no signs of slowing, likely because of the affected area’s “lower-than-hoped-for vaccination coverage,” a state health official said.
nyti.ms
December 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Anti-vaxxism is an ideology with maybe the dumbest combination of pointless and evil that has ever existed bsky.app/profile/nyti...
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Under the First Amendment, Diddy “can't stop, won't stop” a Netflix documentary he says aired stolen footage.
But his threats are just the latest attempt to hold the media responsible for sources’ alleged crimes.
FPF’s @seth-stern.bsky.social has more in @rollingstone.com.
But his threats are just the latest attempt to hold the media responsible for sources’ alleged crimes.
FPF’s @seth-stern.bsky.social has more in @rollingstone.com.
How Sean Combs' Latest Move Could Threaten Journalists Nationwide
Sean "Diddy" Combs has hinted at suing Netflix over what he claims is "stolen footage." The thinking undermines decades of protection for journalists.
www.rollingstone.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Under the First Amendment, Diddy “can't stop, won't stop” a Netflix documentary he says aired stolen footage.
But his threats are just the latest attempt to hold the media responsible for sources’ alleged crimes.
FPF’s @seth-stern.bsky.social has more in @rollingstone.com.
But his threats are just the latest attempt to hold the media responsible for sources’ alleged crimes.
FPF’s @seth-stern.bsky.social has more in @rollingstone.com.
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Do you work in DHS or ICE, the State Department, or any other parts of government?
Text me on Signal premthakker.35
You can remain anonymous
Text me on Signal premthakker.35
You can remain anonymous
December 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Do you work in DHS or ICE, the State Department, or any other parts of government?
Text me on Signal premthakker.35
You can remain anonymous
Text me on Signal premthakker.35
You can remain anonymous
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Want to get a sense of how bad the Trump economy is getting? Bean producers are now marketing "new recipes inspired by cooking strategies from the Depression" which ofc @axios.com is hyping as a "bean boom." 😏 www.axios.com/newsletters/...
December 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Want to get a sense of how bad the Trump economy is getting? Bean producers are now marketing "new recipes inspired by cooking strategies from the Depression" which ofc @axios.com is hyping as a "bean boom." 😏 www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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I talked about this — including this gift gold bar—on my podcast this AM—talking about presidential gift-giving and corruption.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cVmh...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cVmh...
December 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I talked about this — including this gift gold bar—on my podcast this AM—talking about presidential gift-giving and corruption.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cVmh...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=cVmh...
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“I WILL be next if I allow this to happen to other people. That’s what brings me out here, man.”
(From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
(From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
December 12, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“I WILL be next if I allow this to happen to other people. That’s what brings me out here, man.”
(From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
(From @statuscoupnews.bsky.social )
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Replacing working men with billionaires.
Hard to imagine a better way of summing up 2025.
Hard to imagine a better way of summing up 2025.
I guess it's fitting that it's a reimagined, worse version of someone else's artwork
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Replacing working men with billionaires.
Hard to imagine a better way of summing up 2025.
Hard to imagine a better way of summing up 2025.
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It was @dahlialithwick.bsky.social who described these executive orders as "letters to Santa," I believe.
Statement on Trump’s Executive Order Restricting State Regulation of AI
December 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It was @dahlialithwick.bsky.social who described these executive orders as "letters to Santa," I believe.
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BREAKING: DOJ has filed a mandamus petition at the DC Circuit, seeking to stop next week’s contempt proceedings before Judge Boasberg. They have also filed a motion to stay the proceedings directly with Boasberg.
![JORAL ARGUMENT NOT SCHEDULED]
No. 25--
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT
In re DONALD J. TRUMP, in his official capacity, et al.,
Petitioners.
On Petition for a Writ of Mandamus to the United States
District Court for the District of Columbia
Case No: 1:25-cv-00766-JEB
PETITION FOR A WRIT OF MANDAMUS
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Assistant Attorney General
YAAKOV M. ROTH
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
TIBERIUS DAVIS
Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General
Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreifgrkondpcwk3xzgalmpz5i4jgbmvrcfwxqwry5qyy5fbkwr45a3u@jpeg)
December 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
BREAKING: DOJ has filed a mandamus petition at the DC Circuit, seeking to stop next week’s contempt proceedings before Judge Boasberg. They have also filed a motion to stay the proceedings directly with Boasberg.
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been thinking a lot about this piece every time i see the white house now
December 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
been thinking a lot about this piece every time i see the white house now
Ooh, see the fire is sweepin'
Our very street today
Burns like a red coal carpet
Mad bull lost your way
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Rape, murder
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Our very street today
Burns like a red coal carpet
Mad bull lost your way
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Rape, murder
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Sisters Of Mercy - Gimme Shelter
YouTube video by XymoxWave
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Ooh, see the fire is sweepin'
Our very street today
Burns like a red coal carpet
Mad bull lost your way
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Rape, murder
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Our very street today
Burns like a red coal carpet
Mad bull lost your way
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
War, children, it's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
Rape, murder
It's just a shot away
It's just a shot away
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DOJ has sent demands to at least 40 states for their statewide voter registration data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
CREW files amicus briefs in support of states’ refusal to turn over voter rolls to DOJ - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The courts should dismiss the government’s lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking to force them to turn over their states’ voter rolls
www.citizensforethics.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
DOJ has sent demands to at least 40 states for their statewide voter registration data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
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DoorDash and Uber have both sued New York City to block requirements that the delivery tip option be displayed at checkout and set to at least 10%.
These greedy companies don't want to be required to show the option to tip delivery workers.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
These greedy companies don't want to be required to show the option to tip delivery workers.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
DoorDash, Uber Sue NYC Over Mandate to Show Tips Prompt Upfront
Rivals DoorDash Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. jointly sued New York City to block requirements that the delivery tipping option be available at the time of checkout and set to at least 10%, which th...
www.bloomberg.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
DoorDash and Uber have both sued New York City to block requirements that the delivery tip option be displayed at checkout and set to at least 10%.
These greedy companies don't want to be required to show the option to tip delivery workers.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
These greedy companies don't want to be required to show the option to tip delivery workers.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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ah yes, all workers should have the right to hurl racial slurs at black customers
“Those of us on the left should be fighting to improve protections for workers of all races, and thereby for the betterment of people’s material conditions regardless of their views,” Arash Azizi argues:
Why the Cinnabon Story Doesn’t Make Me Happy
The left should be promoting working-class solidarity, not delighting in seeing workers summarily dismissed.
bit.ly
December 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
ah yes, all workers should have the right to hurl racial slurs at black customers
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Not only is this tantamount to reintroducing visas for these countries, it's actually stricter than any visa I've applied for (including Russia and China) in recent memory.
It's not just social media. Looks like visitors to the US from Europe and other countries that are part of the visa waiver program will have to submit an enormous amount of data about themselves and their families, including DNA, if proposed new rules are accepted
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Not only is this tantamount to reintroducing visas for these countries, it's actually stricter than any visa I've applied for (including Russia and China) in recent memory.
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Reporting on immigration is more dangerous than ever for both journalists and sources.
Learn how reporters are keeping sources safe, informing the public, and holding power accountable.
Watch now:
Learn how reporters are keeping sources safe, informing the public, and holding power accountable.
Watch now:
Inside the Immigration Beat: Reporting truth and protecting communities
YouTube video by Freedom of the Press Foundation
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Reporting on immigration is more dangerous than ever for both journalists and sources.
Learn how reporters are keeping sources safe, informing the public, and holding power accountable.
Watch now:
Learn how reporters are keeping sources safe, informing the public, and holding power accountable.
Watch now:
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I’ve heard from immigration attorneys that clients say ICE guards lay out the WRAP device (essentially a full-body straitjacket) on the tarmac as a threat — “do what we say or you’re getting the WRAP on the whole flight.”
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
December 11, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I’ve heard from immigration attorneys that clients say ICE guards lay out the WRAP device (essentially a full-body straitjacket) on the tarmac as a threat — “do what we say or you’re getting the WRAP on the whole flight.”
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.
And here’s proof, from Seattle livestream today via @lalabote.bsky.social.