Crystal (she/her)
@xtalt.bsky.social
Technical writer, artist, PNW native, political progressive clinging to hope 💙
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
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This is some insane shit from Vance.
September 8, 2025 at 2:34 AM
This is some insane shit from Vance.
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The democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines.
Oregon, Washington, California form health care alliance to protect vaccine access
The democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines.
www.kuow.org
September 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The democratic governors of Oregon, Washington and California are forming a new public health partnership aimed at preserving access to vaccines.
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40% of Americans are dipping into their savings.
37% are opening credit card debt.
Millions can't afford their bills.
You know who benefits from all this? Giant corporations.
You know who just got a tax break to boost their profits? Giant corporations.
WE ARE BEING SCAMMED.
37% are opening credit card debt.
Millions can't afford their bills.
You know who benefits from all this? Giant corporations.
You know who just got a tax break to boost their profits? Giant corporations.
WE ARE BEING SCAMMED.
August 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
40% of Americans are dipping into their savings.
37% are opening credit card debt.
Millions can't afford their bills.
You know who benefits from all this? Giant corporations.
You know who just got a tax break to boost their profits? Giant corporations.
WE ARE BEING SCAMMED.
37% are opening credit card debt.
Millions can't afford their bills.
You know who benefits from all this? Giant corporations.
You know who just got a tax break to boost their profits? Giant corporations.
WE ARE BEING SCAMMED.
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Not authoritarian or fascist at all. Not one bit.
BREAKING WSJ:
The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
The Trump White House plans to conduct a far-reaching review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions, materials and operations ahead of America's 250th anniversary to ensure the museums align with "Trump's interpretation of American history." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Exclusive | White House to Vet Smithsonian Museums to Fit Trump’s Historical Vision
Top White House officials will scrutinize exhibitions, internal processes, collections and artist grants ahead of America’s 250th anniversary.
www.wsj.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Not authoritarian or fascist at all. Not one bit.
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"Ghislaine Maxwell remains the only child-rapist in history to receive well-wishes from a president of the United States."
Lawrence O'Donnell
Lawrence O'Donnell
August 12, 2025 at 6:57 PM
"Ghislaine Maxwell remains the only child-rapist in history to receive well-wishes from a president of the United States."
Lawrence O'Donnell
Lawrence O'Donnell
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A recap of some of the horror committed by I.C.E. …This week
August 9, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A recap of some of the horror committed by I.C.E. …This week
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Please watch this in its entirety
Trump has installed dozens of men who follow this ideology into the highest levels of his administration, including Pete Hegseth, who leads the Department of Defense.
This is the doctrine Republicans want all Americans to live by.
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Trump has installed dozens of men who follow this ideology into the highest levels of his administration, including Pete Hegseth, who leads the Department of Defense.
This is the doctrine Republicans want all Americans to live by.
🧵
August 9, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Please watch this in its entirety
Trump has installed dozens of men who follow this ideology into the highest levels of his administration, including Pete Hegseth, who leads the Department of Defense.
This is the doctrine Republicans want all Americans to live by.
🧵
Trump has installed dozens of men who follow this ideology into the highest levels of his administration, including Pete Hegseth, who leads the Department of Defense.
This is the doctrine Republicans want all Americans to live by.
🧵
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A legal permanent resident researching cures for Lyme disease has been detained by immigration officials for over a week.
He has reportedly been denied access to an attorney and his family has not been given a reason for his detention.
We cannot become immune to this cruelty.
He has reportedly been denied access to an attorney and his family has not been given a reason for his detention.
We cannot become immune to this cruelty.
July 30, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A legal permanent resident researching cures for Lyme disease has been detained by immigration officials for over a week.
He has reportedly been denied access to an attorney and his family has not been given a reason for his detention.
We cannot become immune to this cruelty.
He has reportedly been denied access to an attorney and his family has not been given a reason for his detention.
We cannot become immune to this cruelty.
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People in ICE concentration camps are forced to kneel to eat food off plates “like dogs”, held on unsanitary buses in parking lots for more than 24 hours, crammed for weeks in freezing intake rooms where they sleep on the floor, and denied adequate medical care.
This is a human rights crisis.
This is a human rights crisis.
Migrants at Ice jail in Miami made to kneel to eat ‘like dogs’, report alleges
Incident in which migrants were shackled with hands tied one of succession of alleged abuses at jails in Florida
www.theguardian.com
July 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
People in ICE concentration camps are forced to kneel to eat food off plates “like dogs”, held on unsanitary buses in parking lots for more than 24 hours, crammed for weeks in freezing intake rooms where they sleep on the floor, and denied adequate medical care.
This is a human rights crisis.
This is a human rights crisis.
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UTAH… this is not a game…
July 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
UTAH… this is not a game…
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WTF?!? Border Czar Tom Homan claimed that ICE and Border Patrol agents don’t need probable cause to detain people they suspect are undocumented, saying they can do so based on factors like physical appearance. This is straight-up racial profiling, not law enforcement.
July 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
WTF?!? Border Czar Tom Homan claimed that ICE and Border Patrol agents don’t need probable cause to detain people they suspect are undocumented, saying they can do so based on factors like physical appearance. This is straight-up racial profiling, not law enforcement.
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I'm not gonna lie, y'all: even nearly a decade into this, it still feels surreal that a sitting POTUS can do one long, bizarre stream-of-consciousness ramble about whatever silly shit happens to pop into his head on national television, and political media still shrug their shoulders + write it up.
July 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I'm not gonna lie, y'all: even nearly a decade into this, it still feels surreal that a sitting POTUS can do one long, bizarre stream-of-consciousness ramble about whatever silly shit happens to pop into his head on national television, and political media still shrug their shoulders + write it up.
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Reports begin to emerge regarding the inhumane conditions under which people are being detained at the Florida Everglades concentration camp.
• One meal per day
• No showers
• Maggot-infested food
• Lights on 24/7
These are known torture tactics.
Many detainees are legal residents.
#OnYourSide
• One meal per day
• No showers
• Maggot-infested food
• Lights on 24/7
These are known torture tactics.
Many detainees are legal residents.
#OnYourSide
Alligator Alcatraz detainees allege inhumane conditions at immigration detention center
Detainees claim they are enduring inhumane conditions, including lack of access to water, inadequate food and denial of religious rights.
www.cbsnews.com
July 8, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Reports begin to emerge regarding the inhumane conditions under which people are being detained at the Florida Everglades concentration camp.
• One meal per day
• No showers
• Maggot-infested food
• Lights on 24/7
These are known torture tactics.
Many detainees are legal residents.
#OnYourSide
• One meal per day
• No showers
• Maggot-infested food
• Lights on 24/7
These are known torture tactics.
Many detainees are legal residents.
#OnYourSide
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Trump when Epstein files came up: “I can’t believe you asked a question about Epstein at a time like this with what happened in TX. Seems like a desecration.”
Trump minutes later pointing to the ceiling: “Should I gold leaf the corners? Painting is easy but it won’t look right.”
Trump minutes later pointing to the ceiling: “Should I gold leaf the corners? Painting is easy but it won’t look right.”
July 8, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Trump when Epstein files came up: “I can’t believe you asked a question about Epstein at a time like this with what happened in TX. Seems like a desecration.”
Trump minutes later pointing to the ceiling: “Should I gold leaf the corners? Painting is easy but it won’t look right.”
Trump minutes later pointing to the ceiling: “Should I gold leaf the corners? Painting is easy but it won’t look right.”
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Why so quiet, JD?
July 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Why so quiet, JD?
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Utterly insane.
the cabinet meeting is now off the rails: "The only question is will I gold leaf the corners? My cabinet could take a vote. You see the top line mouldings."
July 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Utterly insane.
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"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept.
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
"As violence erupted, his charging document said, he told other rioters who were attacking law enforcement officers, 'Kill ’em! Kill ’em! Kill ’em!'
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
He then raised his arms in celebration after breaching the Capitol in a face mask... and escaped through a window..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...
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Important to know that these cuts kick in right after the 2026 midterms. That’s how you know they know it’s bad.
July 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Important to know that these cuts kick in right after the 2026 midterms. That’s how you know they know it’s bad.
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The most sobering part about becoming 1930’s Germany is realizing that no one is going to come here and liberate those being brutalized. If this historically inhumane regime is going to be overthrown, We The American People are going to have to do it.
July 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The most sobering part about becoming 1930’s Germany is realizing that no one is going to come here and liberate those being brutalized. If this historically inhumane regime is going to be overthrown, We The American People are going to have to do it.