Lars
@larshalbracken.bsky.social
Radical humanist. Friend of Corvids Believer in evidence based medicine and public health. Hater of racism, fascism, misogyny, and exclusion. Centered on the Rule of Three. Compersion rules!
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I really didn't think Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries could look more out of touch. Then the president just exchanged friendship bracelets with Zohran.
November 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
I really didn't think Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries could look more out of touch. Then the president just exchanged friendship bracelets with Zohran.
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Dept. of Ed is reclassifying all the female dominated professions (nurse, therapist, speech pathologist, PA) as not having “professional” degrees, which makes it harder for them to get educational loans.
Another FUCKED UP thing this admin is doing to attack women’s power.
Take that shit to court!
Another FUCKED UP thing this admin is doing to attack women’s power.
Take that shit to court!
November 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Dept. of Ed is reclassifying all the female dominated professions (nurse, therapist, speech pathologist, PA) as not having “professional” degrees, which makes it harder for them to get educational loans.
Another FUCKED UP thing this admin is doing to attack women’s power.
Take that shit to court!
Another FUCKED UP thing this admin is doing to attack women’s power.
Take that shit to court!
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Thank you to every trans person who shares their transition publicly.
Every time you shared your story, you created ripples that reached people you’ll never even meet.
You’ve saved lives without knowing it.
Every time you shared your story, you created ripples that reached people you’ll never even meet.
You’ve saved lives without knowing it.
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Thank you to every trans person who shares their transition publicly.
Every time you shared your story, you created ripples that reached people you’ll never even meet.
You’ve saved lives without knowing it.
Every time you shared your story, you created ripples that reached people you’ll never even meet.
You’ve saved lives without knowing it.
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I mean, look, I'm not a reporter, so who am I to talk?
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
November 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I mean, look, I'm not a reporter, so who am I to talk?
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
But on a day where the president both just called a woman reporter "Piggy" and is celebrating someone who had people bone saw apart one of my colleagues, I might just be a little ready to defend my colleagues and profession.
But that's just me
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Post a bird to support @sbworkersunited.org and warn your followers not to buy Starbucks for the duration of the strike.
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Post a bird to support @sbworkersunited.org and warn your followers not to buy Starbucks for the duration of the strike.
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Today on Veteran’s Day I want to honor my half-sister who served 8 years as enlisted in marine aviation, medically retired after an injury in infantry school, rehabbed, completed college and OCS, and is scheduled to graduate from Pensacola aviation if the government ever reopens. Semper Fi sis.
November 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today on Veteran’s Day I want to honor my half-sister who served 8 years as enlisted in marine aviation, medically retired after an injury in infantry school, rehabbed, completed college and OCS, and is scheduled to graduate from Pensacola aviation if the government ever reopens. Semper Fi sis.
Today on Veteran’s Day I want to honor my half-sister who served 8 years as enlisted in marine aviation, medically retired after an injury in infantry school, rehabbed, completed college and OCS, and is scheduled to graduate from Pensacola aviation if the government ever reopens. Semper Fi sis.
November 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Today on Veteran’s Day I want to honor my half-sister who served 8 years as enlisted in marine aviation, medically retired after an injury in infantry school, rehabbed, completed college and OCS, and is scheduled to graduate from Pensacola aviation if the government ever reopens. Semper Fi sis.
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#tdih Veterans Day
Read about African American veterans who fought overseas and, on return to U.S., were murdered in fight for democracy and human rights.
Also, resources about vets organizing against war and Lincoln Brigades. ⬇️ 🧵#TeachOutsideTextbook
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ve...
Read about African American veterans who fought overseas and, on return to U.S., were murdered in fight for democracy and human rights.
Also, resources about vets organizing against war and Lincoln Brigades. ⬇️ 🧵#TeachOutsideTextbook
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ve...
Nov. 11: Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, we share a collection of stories about African American veterans who fought in various wars abroad and, upon their return to the United States, were murdered in the fight for democrac...
www.zinnedproject.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#tdih Veterans Day
Read about African American veterans who fought overseas and, on return to U.S., were murdered in fight for democracy and human rights.
Also, resources about vets organizing against war and Lincoln Brigades. ⬇️ 🧵#TeachOutsideTextbook
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ve...
Read about African American veterans who fought overseas and, on return to U.S., were murdered in fight for democracy and human rights.
Also, resources about vets organizing against war and Lincoln Brigades. ⬇️ 🧵#TeachOutsideTextbook
www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ve...
Had dinner last night at Cured in San Antonio. It was a slow night and I was seated at the chefs bar so I got to have a nice convo with Steve McHugh and discovered several common connections in Oxford Mississippi, New Orleans, and Minneapolis. Truly a small world.
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Had dinner last night at Cured in San Antonio. It was a slow night and I was seated at the chefs bar so I got to have a nice convo with Steve McHugh and discovered several common connections in Oxford Mississippi, New Orleans, and Minneapolis. Truly a small world.
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Some thoughts on Veterans’ Day and our nation . www.thebulwark.com/p/who-we-cho...
Who We Choose to Be: A Reflection on the Character of Veterans
A shared culture of service.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Some thoughts on Veterans’ Day and our nation . www.thebulwark.com/p/who-we-cho...
It’s really depressing to hear Bill Gates on TV apparently not understanding what a large learning model (AI) can and cannot do. Huge piles of expensive horseshit being foisted on the world because billionaires don’t understand the difference between pattern recognition and prediction.
November 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It’s really depressing to hear Bill Gates on TV apparently not understanding what a large learning model (AI) can and cannot do. Huge piles of expensive horseshit being foisted on the world because billionaires don’t understand the difference between pattern recognition and prediction.
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You need to understand the difference in “hard work”. Some work hard after they were privileged through the door for work, while some work hard to be able to knock on the door and hope to get an answer.
November 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Do. Not. Cross. Picket. Lines! 👊
UC nurses are joining our union siblings at @afscme3299.bsky.social and @uptecwa.bsky.social for a sympathy strike on Nov. 17 & 18.
We stand united against UC's attempts to cut corners and deprive our coworkers of fair contracts. If you take on one of us, you take on all of us!
We stand united against UC's attempts to cut corners and deprive our coworkers of fair contracts. If you take on one of us, you take on all of us!
University of California RNs announce sympathy strike
University of California (UC) registered nurses will walk the picket lines Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18 in a sympathy strike with members of AFSCME 3299 and UPTE-CWA.
www.nationalnursesunited.org
November 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Do. Not. Cross. Picket. Lines! 👊
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Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Yassamin Ansari has set up a table and this sign outside Speaker Johnson’s office.
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Paramount Global, CBS, and 60 Minutes literally sold their credibility and their integrity for CEO bonuses and shareholder value. Trump rubbed their noses in their own shit last night and they sat there and took it, because the Press has been a collaborator with Trump from the beginning.
November 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Paramount Global, CBS, and 60 Minutes literally sold their credibility and their integrity for CEO bonuses and shareholder value. Trump rubbed their noses in their own shit last night and they sat there and took it, because the Press has been a collaborator with Trump from the beginning.
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This graph, and the one I attached, are why just renewing the subsidies for ACA plans is not enough. It’s a bare minimum- but our healthcare system is broken. We pay Maserati prices for Pinto performance
November 1, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This graph, and the one I attached, are why just renewing the subsidies for ACA plans is not enough. It’s a bare minimum- but our healthcare system is broken. We pay Maserati prices for Pinto performance
Amen
Me trying to figure out how I'm going to increase my work output/efficiency, workout, get to bed early, spend time with loved ones, stay on top of chores, and relax more without losing my mind:
October 28, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Amen
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Remember, as SNAP is about to end, the standing rule remains firm:
If you see someone stealing diapers or formula no you didn't.
If you see someone stealing diapers or formula no you didn't.
October 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Remember, as SNAP is about to end, the standing rule remains firm:
If you see someone stealing diapers or formula no you didn't.
If you see someone stealing diapers or formula no you didn't.
Pullovers to failure. @mementomorty.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Pullovers to failure. @mementomorty.bsky.social
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I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
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I'm so sick of discourse from supposed allies about where trans people went wrong.
Where we "went wrong" is that billionaires spent unimaginably large sums to attack us repeatedly and major media outlets have spent a decade piling on.
Where we "went wrong" is that billionaires spent unimaginably large sums to attack us repeatedly and major media outlets have spent a decade piling on.
October 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I'm so sick of discourse from supposed allies about where trans people went wrong.
Where we "went wrong" is that billionaires spent unimaginably large sums to attack us repeatedly and major media outlets have spent a decade piling on.
Where we "went wrong" is that billionaires spent unimaginably large sums to attack us repeatedly and major media outlets have spent a decade piling on.
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Just had my dentist appointment cancelled because they can't access schedules and patient files due to the AWS outage, and I'm wondering if storing all of our data on the internet and then letting a single company control a huge amount of the internet's infrastructure is maybe not the best idea 🤔
October 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
This⬇️
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The thing they don’t want to voice is that racism is authenticity to them.
October 17, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The thing they don’t want to voice is that racism is authenticity to them.