Michael AA
@amicangelo.bsky.social
Trust and Safety professional in tech. Queer, leftist, vocal.
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Michael AA
@amicangelo.bsky.social
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Our government is now at the stage where we’re seizing electronic devices from US citizens returning from overseas, plugging those devices into something, and deporting some US citizens who don’t pass whatever they’re testing for.
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They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
They’ve laid off so many people that the government is now getting its economic data from DoorDash.
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Raskin: If this were to pass, this astounding provision would give eight Republican senators a personal payday of at least a million dollars each, paid for by the U.S. Taxpayers at a time when we are throwing millions of people off of their health care…
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Raskin: If this were to pass, this astounding provision would give eight Republican senators a personal payday of at least a million dollars each, paid for by the U.S. Taxpayers at a time when we are throwing millions of people off of their health care…
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Saying you inadvertently backed the US into a “National Security Event” isn’t the flex he thinks it is.
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Saying you inadvertently backed the US into a “National Security Event” isn’t the flex he thinks it is.
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Disgusting. You engaged in political gamesmanship using them as pawns knowing they would get harmed and now you question *their* patriotism because some of them aren't wealthy like you and didn't want to work a high stress job for no pay?
Sean Duffy threatens "action" against air traffic controllers who didn't come to work during the shutdown: "I'm concerned about their patriotism."
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Disgusting. You engaged in political gamesmanship using them as pawns knowing they would get harmed and now you question *their* patriotism because some of them aren't wealthy like you and didn't want to work a high stress job for no pay?
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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the democratic party establishment hasnt learned a damn thing since they voted to allow george w bush to invade iraq. not one thing.
November 10, 2025 at 8:14 PM
the democratic party establishment hasnt learned a damn thing since they voted to allow george w bush to invade iraq. not one thing.
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The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
Supreme Court Won’t Consider Overturning Same-Sex Marriage
The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
www.forbes.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The petition had garnered widespread fears that the court could overturn its precedent on same-sex marriage.
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Cartoon by @rubenbolling.bsky.social.
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Cartoon by @rubenbolling.bsky.social.
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NEW: Ketanji Brown Jackson has issued a temporary administrative stay, allowing the block of SNAP benefits while the appeals court considers Trump's application in full. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to temporarily withhold some SNAP payments for November
Shortly after telling states that the food assistance program would be fully funded, the administration asked the Supreme Court to step in.
www.nbcnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:33 AM
NEW: Ketanji Brown Jackson has issued a temporary administrative stay, allowing the block of SNAP benefits while the appeals court considers Trump's application in full. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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SCOTUS has granted a stay in Trump v. Orr, the trans passport case, meaning that the government will be able to once again deny gender marker changes to trans passport applicants.
This is a terrible decision with horrifying consequences for trans folks.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
This is a terrible decision with horrifying consequences for trans folks.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
SCOTUS has granted a stay in Trump v. Orr, the trans passport case, meaning that the government will be able to once again deny gender marker changes to trans passport applicants.
This is a terrible decision with horrifying consequences for trans folks.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
This is a terrible decision with horrifying consequences for trans folks.
www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25p...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
November 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
BREAKING: Starbucks workers have just authorized a massive strike.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
Union Starbucks baristas voted to authorize the strike by 92%.
Now baristas in over 25 cities could launch an unfair labor practice strike on Thursday, November 13th.
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Breaking: Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia Governor race, flipping the seat from red to blue.
(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)
(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)
November 5, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Breaking: Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia Governor race, flipping the seat from red to blue.
(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)
(Source: @decisiondeskhq.bsky.social)
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Another shameless lie.
Trump’s own lawyers at USDA posted (then deleted) the guidance below that SNAP continues during a shutdown.
Can someone ask him to explain why he disagrees with Trump’s own lawyers?
Trump’s own lawyers at USDA posted (then deleted) the guidance below that SNAP continues during a shutdown.
Can someone ask him to explain why he disagrees with Trump’s own lawyers?
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Another shameless lie.
Trump’s own lawyers at USDA posted (then deleted) the guidance below that SNAP continues during a shutdown.
Can someone ask him to explain why he disagrees with Trump’s own lawyers?
Trump’s own lawyers at USDA posted (then deleted) the guidance below that SNAP continues during a shutdown.
Can someone ask him to explain why he disagrees with Trump’s own lawyers?
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It's impossible to overstate how much of what ICE is doing on the ground reflects this completely preposterous conflation of hostile *speech* and hostile *conduct.*
The First Amendment protects—or, at least, is supposed to protect—the former up and until it's a "true threat," which none of this is.
The First Amendment protects—or, at least, is supposed to protect—the former up and until it's a "true threat," which none of this is.
From Bovino's deposition: (1) he calls protestors "violent" if they articulate views hostile to ICE, even if no violence is manifested; (2) he instructs his forces to attack and arrest protestors who express "hyperbolic comments," which is to say, criticism of ICE and Bovino.
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It's impossible to overstate how much of what ICE is doing on the ground reflects this completely preposterous conflation of hostile *speech* and hostile *conduct.*
The First Amendment protects—or, at least, is supposed to protect—the former up and until it's a "true threat," which none of this is.
The First Amendment protects—or, at least, is supposed to protect—the former up and until it's a "true threat," which none of this is.
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It's Election Day! Get out there & vote (if you haven't already)!
Also, in addition to the Missoula City Council races, here are some other results I'll be tracking:
- NYC Mayor
- Seattle Mayor
- Virginia Governor
- New Jersey Governor
If there are any races you're watching, let me know as well!
Also, in addition to the Missoula City Council races, here are some other results I'll be tracking:
- NYC Mayor
- Seattle Mayor
- Virginia Governor
- New Jersey Governor
If there are any races you're watching, let me know as well!
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
It's Election Day! Get out there & vote (if you haven't already)!
Also, in addition to the Missoula City Council races, here are some other results I'll be tracking:
- NYC Mayor
- Seattle Mayor
- Virginia Governor
- New Jersey Governor
If there are any races you're watching, let me know as well!
Also, in addition to the Missoula City Council races, here are some other results I'll be tracking:
- NYC Mayor
- Seattle Mayor
- Virginia Governor
- New Jersey Governor
If there are any races you're watching, let me know as well!
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I'm not really into the "constitutional crisis" discourse but if this is the thing you were waiting for, it's here.
Next: which media outlets will report that the President is violating two court orders that the government must immediately distribute SNAP benefits—and which will go with euphemisms.
Next: which media outlets will report that the President is violating two court orders that the government must immediately distribute SNAP benefits—and which will go with euphemisms.
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This is the President openly announcing that he will violate court orders - two courts had concluded that the Trump regime withholding SNAP funding was illegal - and that the government had to pay out (at least reduced) SNAP benefits starting this week
This is the President openly announcing that he will violate court orders - two courts had concluded that the Trump regime withholding SNAP funding was illegal - and that the government had to pay out (at least reduced) SNAP benefits starting this week
November 4, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I'm not really into the "constitutional crisis" discourse but if this is the thing you were waiting for, it's here.
Next: which media outlets will report that the President is violating two court orders that the government must immediately distribute SNAP benefits—and which will go with euphemisms.
Next: which media outlets will report that the President is violating two court orders that the government must immediately distribute SNAP benefits—and which will go with euphemisms.
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Know your rights when voting today.
November 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Know your rights when voting today.
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New Mexico is now officially the first state to offer free child care to all residents.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
November 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
New Mexico is now officially the first state to offer free child care to all residents.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
Under the program all families, regardless of income, can get their child care fees covered.
Proponents say the program will help the economy, improve education, and boost child welfare.
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I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
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Combine this with widespread lead poisoning (both from decades ago and *currently* in our food and supplement supply - look at recent findings re: protein supplements) and it’s a pretty obvious explanation for a lot of what’s happening in our culture. Not the sole cause obv, but a big contributor.
Oh my fucking god.
These dementia patients have literal blobs of microplastics in their brain.
These dementia patients have literal blobs of microplastics in their brain.
Scientists stunned after discovering 'glassy blobs' inside human brains: 'This is the first time ever'
Researchers found a shocking amount of microplastics in the brains of people with dementia.
www.thecooldown.com
November 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Combine this with widespread lead poisoning (both from decades ago and *currently* in our food and supplement supply - look at recent findings re: protein supplements) and it’s a pretty obvious explanation for a lot of what’s happening in our culture. Not the sole cause obv, but a big contributor.
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Until now, Social Security disability benefits got easier to qualify for as a person reached 50+. A new Trump plan would end that.
Under the plan, millions, particularly in red states, could find it more difficult to qualify for disability benefits in the future.
➡️ More: propub.li/4oeO7VO
Under the plan, millions, particularly in red states, could find it more difficult to qualify for disability benefits in the future.
➡️ More: propub.li/4oeO7VO
November 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Until now, Social Security disability benefits got easier to qualify for as a person reached 50+. A new Trump plan would end that.
Under the plan, millions, particularly in red states, could find it more difficult to qualify for disability benefits in the future.
➡️ More: propub.li/4oeO7VO
Under the plan, millions, particularly in red states, could find it more difficult to qualify for disability benefits in the future.
➡️ More: propub.li/4oeO7VO
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BREAKING: The Trump administration says it will pay SNAP benefits reduced by 50% to the 22 million households enrolled in the program.
November 3, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BREAKING: The Trump administration says it will pay SNAP benefits reduced by 50% to the 22 million households enrolled in the program.
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Oh my fucking god.
These dementia patients have literal blobs of microplastics in their brain.
These dementia patients have literal blobs of microplastics in their brain.
Scientists stunned after discovering 'glassy blobs' inside human brains: 'This is the first time ever'
Researchers found a shocking amount of microplastics in the brains of people with dementia.
www.thecooldown.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Oh my fucking god.
These dementia patients have literal blobs of microplastics in their brain.
These dementia patients have literal blobs of microplastics in their brain.
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Trump is an international laughingstock. World leaders manipulate him by playing to his insecurity, narcissism and small dick energy. If Trump wasn't busy threatening war or tariffs against some other nation, the inferior fuckstick would be alone w/his own thoughts of inadequacy.
November 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Trump is an international laughingstock. World leaders manipulate him by playing to his insecurity, narcissism and small dick energy. If Trump wasn't busy threatening war or tariffs against some other nation, the inferior fuckstick would be alone w/his own thoughts of inadequacy.