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Pine Irwin
@hikerhund.bsky.social
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Not yet a Jedi.
Dog trainer turned photojournalist.
Graphic designer & digital marketer.
Making Democracy my side hustle these days.
Idaho50501.substack.com

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lincolnproject.us
When Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff fly to Moscow to “advise” Putin, it’s not diplomacy, it's treason. Rick Wilson dives into dangerous corruption that Trump's White House doesn't want you to know about on this week's Elephant in the Room. Watch here: https://youtu.be/OHZRR0yx4Eo
Treason with Benefits: Kushner & Witkoff Play With Putin
YouTube video by The Lincoln Project
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December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
Donald Trump just removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks.

They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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chrislhayes.bsky.social
I haven’t been able to form a sentence in like 10 minutes
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d
this shit is just beyond parody, man
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
hikerhund.bsky.social
Keep in mind. If trump can refuse to pay SNAP benefits he can refuse to pay social security too. Republicans do not give a damn about you. #governmentshutdown #snapbenefits #socialsecurity
November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM
hikerhund.bsky.social
We condemn the violations of the Constitution and intentional harm caused by these types of actions.
idaho50501.bsky.social idaho50501.bsky.social @idaho50501.bsky.social · Oct 19
Idaho 50501 is aware of the situation in Wilder. We are in contact with coordinators on the ground to stand ready to respond to meet the needs of those affected. We condemn the brutality that is displayed by ICE and the violations of the Constitution in their practice.

#Idaho50501
October 19, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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idaho50501.bsky.social
BluSky:
🚨 EMERGENCY PROTEST. Idaho State Capitol building at 8:30am to 9:30am October 2nd. Thursday. Protest Sen. Risch attending to talk about opening roads into public lands. Let him know where Idaho stands! #Idaho #idaho50501 #musicfestivals
October 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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chrismurphyct.bsky.social
Ha! The poorest 25% of workers LOSE money under this bill while the richest Americans get a $270,000 tax cut.

They can rebrand all they want. The facts are the facts. They screwed working people to help their billionaire and corporate donors.
September 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
hikerhund.bsky.social
I wrote an article in response to what is happening in DC. #washingtondc
August 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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propublica.org
NEW: Nathan Albers once co-owned a company that schemed to hire and conceal undocumented workers.

Now his company could make hundreds of millions from work on the nation's largest detention camp.

“The irony is thick,” said a former DHS official.
His Former Company Got Caught Employing Undocumented Workers. Now He’s Profiting Off an Immigrant Detention Camp.
Disaster Management Group is one contractor behind the nation’s largest detention camp, to be built at Fort Bliss. It’s run by Nathan Albers, who previously co-owned a company that pleaded guilty to a...
www.propublica.org
July 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
hikerhund.bsky.social
ICE ACTIVE IN BOISE, IDAHO.

Unmarked agents spotted heading north from Overland/Maple Grove area. #stopice
July 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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idaho50501.bsky.social
⚠️ System Error: Democracy Failed.
🚨 Civic Override Protocol Activated.
404 /Epstein/ClientList.json >> ACCESS DENIED.

💢 We the people RAGE AGAINST THE REGIME 💢
🏛️ Idaho Capitol – Aug 2, 10AM
👁️ YOU are the Resistance.
🔗 Idaho50501.com
#Idaho50501 #50501Movement #RageAgainstTheRegime
July 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
hikerhund.bsky.social
Thia seems important.
judiciarydems.senate.gov Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · Jul 10
More whistleblower evidence shows Trump Administration officials defied court orders.
July 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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idaho50501.bsky.social
Picture of the Idaho 50501 Flyer with July 17th, 12pm at the Idaho State capital listed as the meeting of the next rally.
July 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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idaho50501.bsky.social
#WeAreIdaho50501

#idaho50501 #50501movement #resist #resistance
"We understand the passing of the bad billionaire bailout bill has left many in Idaho feeling overwhelmed and afraid. We see you. This is not an ideal outcome, but the fight is not over. We remain as committed as ever to standing up for democracy and the working people of Idaho. We will not quit.
July 4, 2025 at 3:02 AM
hikerhund.bsky.social
NO KINGS protest in Boise, Idaho. #nokings

branchpinedesigns.pixieset.com/nokings/
NO KINGS!
Photo collection by Branch & Pine Designs
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June 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
hikerhund.bsky.social
Well this is interesting...

www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...
Florida Bar complaint accuses Bondi of ‘misconduct’ as U.S. Attorney General
The complaint alleges Bondi threatened Justice Department lawyers with discipline or termination if they failed “to zealously pursue” President Trump’s political agenda.
www.miamiherald.com
June 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
hikerhund.bsky.social
File this under; no $h*t.
June 6, 2025 at 6:16 AM
hikerhund.bsky.social
This cannot stand. Resist. Hit the damn streets.
yasharali.bsky.social Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · May 20
BREAKING

Interim US Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba has charged Congresswoman LaMonica McIver with assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement.

Statement from Habba on the left and statement from the Congresswoman on the right.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM U.S. ATTORNEY ALINA HABBA I take my obligations as U.S. Attorney seriously. I understand the responsibility that comes with my position, and I will work diligently to uphold the law and deliver justice to the people of New Jersey. After extensive consideration, we have agreed to dismiss Mayor Baraka's misdemeanor charge of trespass for the sake of moving forward. In the spirit of public interest, I have invited the mayor to tour Delaney Hall. The government has nothing to hide at this facility, and I will personally accompany the mayor so he can see that firsthand. The citizens of New Jersey deserve unified leadership so we can get to work to keep our state safe. The dismissal against the mayor is not the end of this matter. Congressional oversight is an important constitutional function and one that I fully support. However, that is not at issue in this case. Representative LaMonica Mciver assaulted, impeded, and interfered with law enforcement in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 111(a)(1). That conduct cannot be overlooked by the chief federal law enforcement official in the State of New Jersey, and it is my Constitutional obligation to ensure that our federal law enforcement is protected when executing their duties. I have persistently made efforts to address these issues without bringing criminal charges and have given Representative Mciver every opportunity to come to a resolution, but she has unfortunately declined No one is above the law - politicians or otherwise. It is the job of this office to uphold justice impartially, regardless of who you are. Now we will let the justice system work. Statement from Congresswoman Mclver: "Earlier this month, I joined my colleagues to inspect the treatment of ICE detainees at Delaney Hall in my district. We were fulfilling our lawful oversight responsibilities, as members of Congress have done many times before, and our visit should have been peaceful and short. Instead, ICE agents created an unnecessary and unsafe confrontation when they chose to arrest Mayor Baraka. The charges against me are purely political-they mischaracterize and distort my actions, and are meant to criminalize and deter legislative oversight. This administration will never stop me from working for the people in our district and standing up for what is right. I am thankful for the outpouring of support I have received and I look forward to the truth being laid out clearly in court."
May 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
hikerhund.bsky.social
Dear god...
One dead from intentional bombing of California based fertility clinic.

www.latimes.com/california/s...
One dead after suspected bomb blast near reproductive health clinic in Palm Springs
A suspected bomb blast that authorities believe was 'an intentional act of terrorism' outside a Palm Springs fertility clinic left one person dead and additional people injured.
www.latimes.com
May 18, 2025 at 2:18 AM
hikerhund.bsky.social
Substack post on the experiences of the Boise protest over the progressive pride flag.
substack.com/@hikerhund/n...
The Mayor, The Flag and the Performance of Christianity.
The Boise Mayor stands her ground over the debate about the progressive pride flag, and I attend a counter protest picket and engage MAGA.
substack.com
May 17, 2025 at 10:25 PM
hikerhund.bsky.social
This seems like something we should be talking about...
May 14, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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phillewis.bsky.social
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey mayor is arrested at ICE detention center where he was protesting its opening, acting US attorney says.
May 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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idaho50501.bsky.social
This May Day, we gather in hope —
Hope for justice, for compassion, for a future where everyone is seen and heard.

We’re showing up not to fight, but to stand together — peacefully, purposefully — as a reminder that real change begins in community.
April 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
hikerhund.bsky.social
Tomorrow! Idaho! Get your civil rights on!
May 1, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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jakevig.bsky.social
Stealing kids and secretly shipping them to a foreign country is the definition of child trafficking, isn't it.
April 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM