@athaclenas.bsky.social
And there it FUCKING IS.
Ppl need to understand what's happening here.
The GOP response to the shutdown was: You're gonna cave, or we're going to hurt vulnerable people by shutting off SNAP. The Dems, unwilling to let that happen, caved.
Having watched that, the GOP is now saying: "Give us what we want on abortion or ..."
The GOP response to the shutdown was: You're gonna cave, or we're going to hurt vulnerable people by shutting off SNAP. The Dems, unwilling to let that happen, caved.
Having watched that, the GOP is now saying: "Give us what we want on abortion or ..."
NEWS: Senate Republicans are threatening to block the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies—unless Democrats agree to tougher abortion restrictions.
November 12, 2025 at 1:32 AM
And there it FUCKING IS.
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A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it
Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Why I Am Leaving the Federal Bench
A judge explains his reasons for resigning.
www.theatlantic.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it
Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Wow
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
I would support this IF we add swearing in Adelita Grijalva and the vote is only AFTER that is done. No "promise to swear in w\in X days" - SWEAR HER IN. If they don't, add in releasing Epstein files.
SCHUMER is on the floor now making this offer to end the shutdown:
Clean CR
Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills
1-year ACA funding extension
Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care
"This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."
Clean CR
Bipartisan "minibus" of approps bills
1-year ACA funding extension
Bipartisan cmte to negotiate on health care
"This is a reasonable offer that reopens the government, deals with health care affordability."
November 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
I would support this IF we add swearing in Adelita Grijalva and the vote is only AFTER that is done. No "promise to swear in w\in X days" - SWEAR HER IN. If they don't, add in releasing Epstein files.
FWIW - this is why I avoid the algorithm as much as possible on all platforms. I follow specific folks and add from there and only use "Follow" vs "For You/Discover/etc." In the few instances I don't, I am very cognizant of the difference.
Proof (if we needed it) that algorithmic amplification is dramatically accelerating, and perhaps even driving, the unravelling of our democracies.
Fixing the problem means tackling the algorithms themselves, not just trying - and failing - to address the harms they cause.
on.ft.com/49LNvCy
Fixing the problem means tackling the algorithms themselves, not just trying - and failing - to address the harms they cause.
on.ft.com/49LNvCy
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
FWIW - this is why I avoid the algorithm as much as possible on all platforms. I follow specific folks and add from there and only use "Follow" vs "For You/Discover/etc." In the few instances I don't, I am very cognizant of the difference.
Perfection. No notes.
October 23, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Perfection. No notes.
I thought this was a joke. WTAF is going on with this timeline?! Exactly WHO would Qatar be launching missions against or in defense of in IDAHO?! And how many other foreign nations have bases on US soil?
So Trump gave Argentina a $20 billion bailout and is now building a Qatari military facility in Idaho.
While Americans can’t afford groceries.
While Americans can’t afford groceries.
Hegseth: "I'm also proud that today we're signing a letter of acceptance to build a Qatari Emeri air force facility at the Mountain Home Airbase in Idaho."
October 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
I thought this was a joke. WTAF is going on with this timeline?! Exactly WHO would Qatar be launching missions against or in defense of in IDAHO?! And how many other foreign nations have bases on US soil?
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(solemnly) You've had mail.
September 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
(solemnly) You've had mail.
As an IT Professional, I know how devastating this will be. Many don't realize how many H1B visa holders work on IT infrastructure and you cannot replace these folks at the drop of a hat.
i don’t think people on bluesky understand the severity of this situation.
i woke up to literally hundreds of texts from friends and family thinking about either moving back home to india or applying to other countries for jobs. this includes me.
i woke up to literally hundreds of texts from friends and family thinking about either moving back home to india or applying to other countries for jobs. this includes me.
Those on an H1B cannot return to the US from tomorrow (Sunday) unless paying $100K. This is an out-of-the blue presidential action. We’ll see software engineers stranded abroad.
One easy to predict outcome: those on US visas will travel less… for work, for conferences etc.
One easy to predict outcome: those on US visas will travel less… for work, for conferences etc.
September 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
As an IT Professional, I know how devastating this will be. Many don't realize how many H1B visa holders work on IT infrastructure and you cannot replace these folks at the drop of a hat.
Disney+ and Hulu cancelled here (as is Paramount even though it's provided by a 3rd party free - yes I cancelled a FREE service over this BS).
Cancelling Disney+ and Hulu. Kids will be disappointed but they can deal and make (and fund) their own moral choices.
September 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Disney+ and Hulu cancelled here (as is Paramount even though it's provided by a 3rd party free - yes I cancelled a FREE service over this BS).
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No, we aren’t wandering around the Marriott with a few thousand of our closest friends. Sadly.
We aren’t wandering around, however, getting ready for #DragonCon2026. And we restocked the web store with more merchandise.
Get your membership and some swag before prices go up…
bit.ly/NextYearsBadge
We aren’t wandering around, however, getting ready for #DragonCon2026. And we restocked the web store with more merchandise.
Get your membership and some swag before prices go up…
bit.ly/NextYearsBadge
September 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
No, we aren’t wandering around the Marriott with a few thousand of our closest friends. Sadly.
We aren’t wandering around, however, getting ready for #DragonCon2026. And we restocked the web store with more merchandise.
Get your membership and some swag before prices go up…
bit.ly/NextYearsBadge
We aren’t wandering around, however, getting ready for #DragonCon2026. And we restocked the web store with more merchandise.
Get your membership and some swag before prices go up…
bit.ly/NextYearsBadge
All of this. It's absurdly expensive and all of the infrastructure and people are ALREADY THERE.
"Why should I care about U.S. Space Command being transferred to Alabama? I hate the military-industrial complex. We spend too much money on defense. Why does it matter which rich people get richer off it?"
There are a number of reasons you should care, but you really only need one.
(thread)
There are a number of reasons you should care, but you really only need one.
(thread)
September 2, 2025 at 7:58 PM
All of this. It's absurdly expensive and all of the infrastructure and people are ALREADY THERE.
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This is the way
New Mexico has issued a public health order that removes federal restrictions to COVID-19 vaccine access so that pharmacies in New Mexico can vaccinate people of all ages and risk profiles. Every state need to do this!
August 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
This is the way
And now, if you're in FL and are angry about your wasted tax money, VOTE THEM OUT next election.
Someone tell DOGE a way that the gov't could have been more efficient, by not building a stunt concentration camp...
So....
1)The state of Florida spent >$200 million to build the facility it calls "Alligator Alcatraz"
2) It opened in early July, christened by Trump.
3) Now it is closing, due to a judge's order.
4) It will cost $20 million to dismantle the center, which was used for about 2 months.
1)The state of Florida spent >$200 million to build the facility it calls "Alligator Alcatraz"
2) It opened in early July, christened by Trump.
3) Now it is closing, due to a judge's order.
4) It will cost $20 million to dismantle the center, which was used for about 2 months.
August 29, 2025 at 2:38 PM
And now, if you're in FL and are angry about your wasted tax money, VOTE THEM OUT next election.
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Let me qualify what Josh is saying. It is quite clear that the Constitution requires a census of all persons. It’s quite clear that past Supreme Court cases support this proposition. (For instance, the recent census question case makes no sense if persons doesn’t include immigrants.)
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Let me expand on this point. The Constitution is quite clear that you can't distinguish between kinds of persons in running the Census. And that is especially about apportionment for Congress. The original language makes it pretty clear when it talks about "free persons". But the 14th amendment ...
As Wessel states, now bulldozing the Census. It's critical to note that not counting people "in our Country illegally" violates the constitution. It doesn't speak of citizens or legal status, simply "the whole number of free persons".
August 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Let me qualify what Josh is saying. It is quite clear that the Constitution requires a census of all persons. It’s quite clear that past Supreme Court cases support this proposition. (For instance, the recent census question case makes no sense if persons doesn’t include immigrants.)
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This powerful message: “I did the research and found out I was wrong.”
I’m not going to say much more except please take the time to watch. Then send it around to family and friends, no matter their political persuasion.
Part I
I’m not going to say much more except please take the time to watch. Then send it around to family and friends, no matter their political persuasion.
Part I
July 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This powerful message: “I did the research and found out I was wrong.”
I’m not going to say much more except please take the time to watch. Then send it around to family and friends, no matter their political persuasion.
Part I
I’m not going to say much more except please take the time to watch. Then send it around to family and friends, no matter their political persuasion.
Part I
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What's up with Justice Jackson? She started making her mark and speaking out early, and some of her dissents are so pointed Kagan and Sotomayor don’t even join them. The far right is out for her, and even Republican justices are getting snarky.
So what's up? Here’s my take 🧵
So what's up? Here’s my take 🧵
July 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
What's up with Justice Jackson? She started making her mark and speaking out early, and some of her dissents are so pointed Kagan and Sotomayor don’t even join them. The far right is out for her, and even Republican justices are getting snarky.
So what's up? Here’s my take 🧵
So what's up? Here’s my take 🧵
I don't have much of a following - but everyone please spread the following WIDE.
Stay weather aware. NWS Alerts should be followed but ALSO make sure you are up to date as possible with radar.
Weatherwise for web is COMPLETELY Free.
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Stay weather aware. NWS Alerts should be followed but ALSO make sure you are up to date as possible with radar.
Weatherwise for web is COMPLETELY Free.
web.weatherwise.app
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July 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I don't have much of a following - but everyone please spread the following WIDE.
Stay weather aware. NWS Alerts should be followed but ALSO make sure you are up to date as possible with radar.
Weatherwise for web is COMPLETELY Free.
web.weatherwise.app
Stay weather aware. NWS Alerts should be followed but ALSO make sure you are up to date as possible with radar.
Weatherwise for web is COMPLETELY Free.
web.weatherwise.app
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I rarely post personal things. But I need to talk about my 4-year-old niece, Hope.
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
June 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I rarely post personal things. But I need to talk about my 4-year-old niece, Hope.
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
She has a rare disease. A drug called elamipretide has helped her survive.
But the FDA recently denied its approval.
Now, her health hangs in the balance.
Please share her story & urge the FDA to reconsider. 🧵
This says everything about where we are as a nation.
It is obscene.
really sums up the media’s coverage of the Trump presidency
June 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This says everything about where we are as a nation.
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I assure you, none of them are mine.
Trump: "We have planes that are undetectable flying around. Nobody's able to see them. Stealth."
June 20, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I assure you, none of them are mine.
Fucking WHAT?!
Any doctor - ANY DOCTOR - that refuses to treat someone should be reported to the Medical Board and their right to practice medicine removed.
This flies in the face of everything Physicians stand for in the Hippocratic Oath. Period. If you cannot do that, don't go into healthcare.
Any doctor - ANY DOCTOR - that refuses to treat someone should be reported to the Medical Board and their right to practice medicine removed.
This flies in the face of everything Physicians stand for in the Hippocratic Oath. Period. If you cannot do that, don't go into healthcare.
Great.
"Doctors at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals nationwide could refuse to treat unmarried veterans and Democrats under new hospital guidelines imposed following an executive order by Donald Trump."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
"Doctors at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals nationwide could refuse to treat unmarried veterans and Democrats under new hospital guidelines imposed following an executive order by Donald Trump."
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans
Trump order allows VA staff to decline providing healthcare to patients based on political affiliation or marital status
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Fucking WHAT?!
Any doctor - ANY DOCTOR - that refuses to treat someone should be reported to the Medical Board and their right to practice medicine removed.
This flies in the face of everything Physicians stand for in the Hippocratic Oath. Period. If you cannot do that, don't go into healthcare.
Any doctor - ANY DOCTOR - that refuses to treat someone should be reported to the Medical Board and their right to practice medicine removed.
This flies in the face of everything Physicians stand for in the Hippocratic Oath. Period. If you cannot do that, don't go into healthcare.
I'm not sure which thought is funnier. That whoever chose the song didn't know or that they did.
Fortunate Son. OMG
I did not edit this, this is the actual parade with the actual music being played.
CINEMATIC
CINEMATIC
June 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
I'm not sure which thought is funnier. That whoever chose the song didn't know or that they did.
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Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
June 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Today they have crossed a deep red line.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
We, the people, must hold the president and his appointees accountable for this outrageous abuse against American liberty.
Are they going to stack them like cordwood? At its peak Gitmo housed < 700 prisoners according to my (admittedly) cursory search. There's NO WAY they added 10x the capacity in 5 months.
At least **9,000** people are being vetted for transfer to Guantanamo, with transfers beginning as soon as TOMORROW, per internal documents obtained by @nahaltoosi.bsky.social
SCOOP: The Trump administration is planning to dramatically ramp up its transfer of undocumented migrants to Guantanamo Bay. Some 9,000 people are being screened, including hundreds from European countries, according to documents. www.politico.com/news/2025/06...
June 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Are they going to stack them like cordwood? At its peak Gitmo housed < 700 prisoners according to my (admittedly) cursory search. There's NO WAY they added 10x the capacity in 5 months.
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OUT NOW: Chris Mirasola explains Trump’s memorandum purporting to deploy 2,000 National Guard personnel to respond to protests against ICE immigration raids in Los Angeles.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
June 8, 2025 at 3:14 PM
OUT NOW: Chris Mirasola explains Trump’s memorandum purporting to deploy 2,000 National Guard personnel to respond to protests against ICE immigration raids in Los Angeles.
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...
www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-...