JThomasAlbert
@jthomasalbert.bsky.social
Call me Tommy.
Graphic designer stuck in the Florida panhandle, Tabletop gaming enthusiast, he/him, the good kind of weird
If you quote-repost me to get a dogpile going, I will just mute the thread.
Graphic designer stuck in the Florida panhandle, Tabletop gaming enthusiast, he/him, the good kind of weird
If you quote-repost me to get a dogpile going, I will just mute the thread.
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JThomasAlbert
@jthomasalbert.bsky.social
· Dec 31
For some people, it won't be paradise unless they can deny entry to others.
"Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"
"Startopia"
"Minecraft"
"Startopia"
"Minecraft"
Name a videogame you've put 500 hours into.
February 14, 2026 at 2:51 AM
"Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"
"Startopia"
"Minecraft"
"Startopia"
"Minecraft"
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Dr. Kirk Moore did not deny giving fake COVID-19 vaccine cards and throwing out vaccine doses. “All that stuff is true,” he told @sltrib.com and ProPublica.
He also repeatedly made the unfounded claim that the vaccines were “bioweapons.”
(Published Dec. 2025)
He also repeatedly made the unfounded claim that the vaccines were “bioweapons.”
(Published Dec. 2025)
Pam Bondi Dismissed Charges Against a Surgeon Who Falsified Vaccine Cards. It Emboldened Others With Similar Cases.
A Utah surgeon’s victory in a vaccine fraud case has encouraged other “medical freedom” advocates to consider seeking leniency for similar charges. “This undermines every layer of the system that prot...
www.propublica.org
February 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Dr. Kirk Moore did not deny giving fake COVID-19 vaccine cards and throwing out vaccine doses. “All that stuff is true,” he told @sltrib.com and ProPublica.
He also repeatedly made the unfounded claim that the vaccines were “bioweapons.”
(Published Dec. 2025)
He also repeatedly made the unfounded claim that the vaccines were “bioweapons.”
(Published Dec. 2025)
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“They were hellbent on not allowing anybody to help him until he was dead,” she said. “I was right there, and they — all of them — made the decision to deny me access to give him the best possible chance of survival.”
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I was literally begging the agent who was holding me back to let me do CPR,” she told The Intercept.
The Woman Alex Pretti Was Killed Trying to Defend Is an EMT. Federal Agents Stopped Her From Giving First Aid.
One of the women Alex Pretti was killed trying to defend is an EMT. Federal agents stopped her from giving him first aid.
interc.pt
February 13, 2026 at 7:14 PM
“They were hellbent on not allowing anybody to help him until he was dead,” she said. “I was right there, and they — all of them — made the decision to deny me access to give him the best possible chance of survival.”
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The company is facing a lawsuit from three detainees who allege guards beat and sexually assaulted them, then covered it up.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/
ICE Boosts Income at Private Prison Company GEO Group by 800 Percent - The American Prospect
The company’s year-end earnings call came just days after a lawsuit alleges guards in the company’s Washington state imm
prospect.org
February 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
The company is facing a lawsuit from three detainees who allege guards beat and sexually assaulted them, then covered it up.
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/
Never forget who is profiting from this cruelty.
https://prospect.org/2026/02/12/ice-immigration-prison-geo-group-trump/
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On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
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How is this not child abuse and why are the Sound of Freedom crowd so silent about this
On Thanksgiving, the immigrant children held at the Dilley detention center gathered in the gym for what they thought was a holiday feast.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
The kids salivated over a spread of turkey, sandwiches, pastries and pies, a family told me.
But the food wasn’t for detainees — it was for the staff.
February 13, 2026 at 8:20 PM
How is this not child abuse and why are the Sound of Freedom crowd so silent about this
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“All a Black neighborhood gets from a plant is death.”
Black residents of St. James Parish in southern Louisiana dubbed “Cancer Alley” hope their lawsuit can be a blueprint for other communities fighting toxic pollution in their backyards, ray levy uyeda reports.
Black residents of St. James Parish in southern Louisiana dubbed “Cancer Alley” hope their lawsuit can be a blueprint for other communities fighting toxic pollution in their backyards, ray levy uyeda reports.
Judge advances Black residents’ lawsuit against Louisiana parish
Organizations allege that St. James Parish has discriminated against Black residents by allowing chemical facilities in “Cancer Alley”
prismreports.org
February 13, 2026 at 7:51 PM
“All a Black neighborhood gets from a plant is death.”
Black residents of St. James Parish in southern Louisiana dubbed “Cancer Alley” hope their lawsuit can be a blueprint for other communities fighting toxic pollution in their backyards, ray levy uyeda reports.
Black residents of St. James Parish in southern Louisiana dubbed “Cancer Alley” hope their lawsuit can be a blueprint for other communities fighting toxic pollution in their backyards, ray levy uyeda reports.
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The SAVE Act is an election power grab that could block millions of eligible voters.
Let’s be clear: we’ve already seen U.S. citizens detained by ICE despite having proof of citizenship. Now we’re supposed to trust this same government to police paperwork at the ballot box? tinyurl.com/yhwj7b77
Let’s be clear: we’ve already seen U.S. citizens detained by ICE despite having proof of citizenship. Now we’re supposed to trust this same government to police paperwork at the ballot box? tinyurl.com/yhwj7b77
New SAVE Act Bills Would Still Block Millions of Americans From Voting
The “show your papers” requirement is an attack on the freedom to vote.
www.brennancenter.org
February 13, 2026 at 8:04 PM
The SAVE Act is an election power grab that could block millions of eligible voters.
Let’s be clear: we’ve already seen U.S. citizens detained by ICE despite having proof of citizenship. Now we’re supposed to trust this same government to police paperwork at the ballot box? tinyurl.com/yhwj7b77
Let’s be clear: we’ve already seen U.S. citizens detained by ICE despite having proof of citizenship. Now we’re supposed to trust this same government to police paperwork at the ballot box? tinyurl.com/yhwj7b77
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Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle To Recover As Midway Blitz Impacts Linger. Good reporting from @franciagarciah.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/13/l...
Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle To Recover As Midway Blitz Impacts Linger
Latino-owned businesses on the Southwest Side are still seeing low sales. "I hope people shop local and support local businesses," one owner said.
blockclubchicago.org
February 13, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Latino-Owned Businesses Struggle To Recover As Midway Blitz Impacts Linger. Good reporting from @franciagarciah.bsky.social @blockclubchi.bsky.social blockclubchicago.org/2026/02/13/l...
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Losing the historical, irreplaceable documents of the Goddard Space Library would be detrimental to space science. You can help save the library by visiting this link below!
tinyurl.com/ycxc83yd
(1/4🧵)
tinyurl.com/ycxc83yd
(1/4🧵)
February 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Losing the historical, irreplaceable documents of the Goddard Space Library would be detrimental to space science. You can help save the library by visiting this link below!
tinyurl.com/ycxc83yd
(1/4🧵)
tinyurl.com/ycxc83yd
(1/4🧵)
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This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS
Secretary faces fire for confrontational immigration crackdown and self-promotional style; White House to wind down Minnesota operations.
www.wsj.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
This is a breathtaking article about the complete clown show at DHS being overseen by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski (gift link)
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There seems to be a lot of discussion about Gavin Newsom today.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
Why Transgender People Are Not Feeling Gavin Newsom
We have seen this song and dance before.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:43 PM
There seems to be a lot of discussion about Gavin Newsom today.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
I wanted to re-share this piece that I wrote, because I have a lot of center-to-left Dems that follow me that want to understand.
There are very good reasons transgender people do not like Gavin Newsom.
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DHS is shutting down because it refuses to obey the law. They are tear-gassing schools, killing American citizens, and disappearing legal immigrants. Democrats shouldn’t fund an out of control ICE.
February 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
DHS is shutting down because it refuses to obey the law. They are tear-gassing schools, killing American citizens, and disappearing legal immigrants. Democrats shouldn’t fund an out of control ICE.
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wow so glad newsom said he will veto similar efforts in California (so it doesn’t matter if the people here actually want it or not [we do])
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a huge success. Here is how grassroots groups beat big money and are now raising tons of money for mixed income, rent stabilized housing. (We call it “social housing.”)
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89WjsvH/
Seattle’s millionaire tax is a wild success. #taxtherich @House Our Neighbors: Yes on 1A @Tech 4 Housing
TikTok video by Ron Davis
www.tiktok.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
wow so glad newsom said he will veto similar efforts in California (so it doesn’t matter if the people here actually want it or not [we do])
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The cruelty of this regime in a nutshell.
February 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The cruelty of this regime in a nutshell.
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This man is a thief, coward and hypocrite. He argues the U.S. can't afford to protect workers from scammy corporations through the CFPB, but it CAN afford to pay millions and millions robbed from three different agencies to pay for his imperial guard. #stopvought
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
This man is a thief, coward and hypocrite. He argues the U.S. can't afford to protect workers from scammy corporations through the CFPB, but it CAN afford to pay millions and millions robbed from three different agencies to pay for his imperial guard. #stopvought
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
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"I'm not scared of a germ... I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats."
This is a direct quote from the secretary of Health and Human Services. I lack words to describe how unhinged it is to have this person dictating healthcare policy for 350 million people.
news.sky.com/story/robert...
This is a direct quote from the secretary of Health and Human Services. I lack words to describe how unhinged it is to have this person dictating healthcare policy for 350 million people.
news.sky.com/story/robert...
Robert F Kennedy Jr admits he used to 'snort cocaine off toilet seats'
The US health secretary made the confession to podcaster Theo Von during an episode of his show, This Past Weekend, as he opened up about his past drug use.
news.sky.com
February 13, 2026 at 12:56 PM
"I'm not scared of a germ... I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats."
This is a direct quote from the secretary of Health and Human Services. I lack words to describe how unhinged it is to have this person dictating healthcare policy for 350 million people.
news.sky.com/story/robert...
This is a direct quote from the secretary of Health and Human Services. I lack words to describe how unhinged it is to have this person dictating healthcare policy for 350 million people.
news.sky.com/story/robert...
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Here’s the thing… a dusty, used-up, gravel-sounding, lying, murderous eugenicist who snorted blow off a toilet seat *is* the best that MAGA can find to do the job. Nobody else is any better than this scumbag. That’s the problem, they’re all this venal. It’s a jobs program for the scum of the earth.
"I'm not scared of a germ... I used to snort cocaine off of toilet seats."
This is a direct quote from the secretary of Health and Human Services. I lack words to describe how unhinged it is to have this person dictating healthcare policy for 350 million people.
news.sky.com/story/robert...
This is a direct quote from the secretary of Health and Human Services. I lack words to describe how unhinged it is to have this person dictating healthcare policy for 350 million people.
news.sky.com/story/robert...
Robert F Kennedy Jr admits he used to 'snort cocaine off toilet seats'
The US health secretary made the confession to podcaster Theo Von during an episode of his show, This Past Weekend, as he opened up about his past drug use.
news.sky.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Here’s the thing… a dusty, used-up, gravel-sounding, lying, murderous eugenicist who snorted blow off a toilet seat *is* the best that MAGA can find to do the job. Nobody else is any better than this scumbag. That’s the problem, they’re all this venal. It’s a jobs program for the scum of the earth.
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Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
February 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Trump nominated a legit white nationalist to a top post at the State Department. I asked him some basic questions about his belief in the “erasure of white culture”. Watch this embarrassing, fumbling answer. Like he has never before been asked to explain his views.
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"I helped lay the groundwork for Donald Trump’s presidency and the imposition of Christian Nationalism as America’s officially privileged and highly destructive religion. I was dead wrong in doing so."
@revrobschenck.bsky.social on bearing witness in Minneapolis—and making amends
@revrobschenck.bsky.social on bearing witness in Minneapolis—and making amends
I went to Minneapolis to bear witness—and to make amends
Once a leader in the Christian right, I joined clergy risking arrest to confront ICE—and the faith I helped weaponize.
www.motherjones.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
"I helped lay the groundwork for Donald Trump’s presidency and the imposition of Christian Nationalism as America’s officially privileged and highly destructive religion. I was dead wrong in doing so."
@revrobschenck.bsky.social on bearing witness in Minneapolis—and making amends
@revrobschenck.bsky.social on bearing witness in Minneapolis—and making amends
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Great piece!
Aided by genAI models like ChatGPT, “writers” hoping to get paid for fake stories have become an even bigger problem for publications big and small. One such writer almost pulled one over on COYOTE — until @soleilho.com, who is a nerd, spotted a key idiosyncrasy.
How COYOTE Almost Got Slopped by AI
The sordid tale of the freelancer who never was.
www.coyotemedia.org
February 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Great piece!
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the chain of custody was broken as soon as they took the ballots, so whatever conclusion they reach will not be valid.
whatever crime they find will most likely have already postdated the statute of limitations
they're full of shit. they're trying to steal the midterms and beyond.
whatever crime they find will most likely have already postdated the statute of limitations
they're full of shit. they're trying to steal the midterms and beyond.
February 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
the chain of custody was broken as soon as they took the ballots, so whatever conclusion they reach will not be valid.
whatever crime they find will most likely have already postdated the statute of limitations
they're full of shit. they're trying to steal the midterms and beyond.
whatever crime they find will most likely have already postdated the statute of limitations
they're full of shit. they're trying to steal the midterms and beyond.
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WATCH: Trump’s SEC Commissioner just refused to say ‘insider trading is bad.’
February 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
WATCH: Trump’s SEC Commissioner just refused to say ‘insider trading is bad.’
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Trump's financial regulators can't even say insider trading is bad.
Most corrupt Administration in history.
Most corrupt Administration in history.
WATCH: Trump’s SEC Commissioner just refused to say ‘insider trading is bad.’
February 12, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Trump's financial regulators can't even say insider trading is bad.
Most corrupt Administration in history.
Most corrupt Administration in history.