@axelandog.bsky.social
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Forty years ago, today, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in mid air after being launched, killing all 7 crew members; one was a school teacher. It was a sad day for space travel & history.
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The Challenger shuttle disaster that killed 7 crew members was 40 years ago. What happened and how they're being remembered.
The diverse 7-member crew included a teacher who was going to teach lessons from space.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Forty years ago, today, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in mid air after being launched, killing all 7 crew members; one was a school teacher. It was a sad day for space travel & history.
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At agencies like the VA, more than 100,000 former service members have been adversely affected by Republican attacks.
Unionized Veterans Are Joining Labor’s Fight Against Trump
At agencies like the VA, more than 100,000 former service members have been adversely affected by Republican attacks.
buff.ly
January 19, 2026 at 8:30 PM
At agencies like the VA, more than 100,000 former service members have been adversely affected by Republican attacks.
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Do we need to say it louder? Here. Louder.
" Federal courts in Alabama are using a law last applied during the U.S. internment [incarceration] of people of Japanese descent during World War II to charge immigrants who don’t register themselves..."
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" Federal courts in Alabama are using a law last applied during the U.S. internment [incarceration] of people of Japanese descent during World War II to charge immigrants who don’t register themselves..."
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Alabama uses Japanese American Internment era law to charge immigrants who don’t self-register
Alabama is finding new ways to criminally charge undocumented immigrants
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January 18, 2026 at 12:28 AM
Do we need to say it louder? Here. Louder.
" Federal courts in Alabama are using a law last applied during the U.S. internment [incarceration] of people of Japanese descent during World War II to charge immigrants who don’t register themselves..."
www.al.com/news/2026/01...
" Federal courts in Alabama are using a law last applied during the U.S. internment [incarceration] of people of Japanese descent during World War II to charge immigrants who don’t register themselves..."
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New Orleans residents have organized and resisted the police and their spying, offering lessons for organizers across the country.
Battle Over Facial Recognition in New Orleans Will Shape Future of Surveillance
Edith Romero, an organizer in New Orleans, discusses the dangers of the growing surveillance state.
buff.ly
January 17, 2026 at 7:50 PM
New Orleans residents have organized and resisted the police and their spying, offering lessons for organizers across the country.
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In an interview with Reuters, Trump signaled he was upset that congressional elections will be taking place later this year, as they could potentially disrupt his agenda in the second half of his term. “When you think of it, we shouldn’t even have an election,” he quipped.
Leavitt Derides Reporters for Expressing Concerns Over Trump’s Desire to Cancel Midterms
Polling shows Democrats have a wide lead over Republicans in the upcoming midterm races, at least for now.
truthout.org
January 16, 2026 at 12:15 AM
In an interview with Reuters, Trump signaled he was upset that congressional elections will be taking place later this year, as they could potentially disrupt his agenda in the second half of his term. “When you think of it, we shouldn’t even have an election,” he quipped.
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A federal officer has shot a second person in Minneapolis, just days after Trump immigration hawk Stephen Miller told ICE agents that they have “federal immunity” to act as they like — and that anyone obstructing them will face prosecution from the federal government.
Fed Agent Shoots Second Person, Days After Miller Claims Agents Have “Immunity”
Miller lied to ICE agents, saying, “Anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop you … is committing a felony.”…
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January 15, 2026 at 9:45 PM
A federal officer has shot a second person in Minneapolis, just days after Trump immigration hawk Stephen Miller told ICE agents that they have “federal immunity” to act as they like — and that anyone obstructing them will face prosecution from the federal government.
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“He’s been assaulted, he’s been attacked, he’s been injured because of it. He deserves a debt of gratitude.”
JD Vance Says Americans Should Actually Thank ICE Agent Who Killed Renee Good
“This is a guy who’s actually done a very, very important job for the United States of America,” Vance said.
truthout.org
January 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
“He’s been assaulted, he’s been attacked, he’s been injured because of it. He deserves a debt of gratitude.”
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ICE agents in Chicago are adopting family separation methods developed within the U.S. family policing system, reflecting broader state violence tactics linked to government enforcement.
ICE Agents Are Using Family Separation Tactics Central to US State Violence
The US’s family policing system honed many of the tactics now being used by ICE agents in Chicago.
truthout.org
October 23, 2025 at 10:52 PM
ICE agents in Chicago are adopting family separation methods developed within the U.S. family policing system, reflecting broader state violence tactics linked to government enforcement.
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Enough time has passed that I can definitively say that the “everyone is 12 now” post is THE load bearing post of Bluesky. The hall of famer Bluesky post. It commands respect even from Bluesky skeptics and haters
October 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Enough time has passed that I can definitively say that the “everyone is 12 now” post is THE load bearing post of Bluesky. The hall of famer Bluesky post. It commands respect even from Bluesky skeptics and haters
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DHS spent $172 million on two private jets for Gov. Kristi Noem and officials during the shutdown, a move one Democrat called “completely vile.”
DHS Spends $172M on 2 Private Jets for Noem, Officials Amid Shutdown
Making such a purchase amid a government shutdown is “completely vile,” one Democrat said.
truthout.org
October 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
DHS spent $172 million on two private jets for Gov. Kristi Noem and officials during the shutdown, a move one Democrat called “completely vile.”
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as a reminder: bluesky (the app) has a broad set of user interactions controls.
beyond blocking and block lists, we have features to control who can reply, mention, and quote-post accounts
beyond blocking and block lists, we have features to control who can reply, mention, and quote-post accounts
October 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
as a reminder: bluesky (the app) has a broad set of user interactions controls.
beyond blocking and block lists, we have features to control who can reply, mention, and quote-post accounts
beyond blocking and block lists, we have features to control who can reply, mention, and quote-post accounts
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Fun fact: Bluesky is outperforming Twitter on conversions for my Kickstarter by 900%.
Despite it having the most followers of any platform for me, Twitter is converting at lower numbers than EVERY OTHER social media platform I'm using (Facebook, Threads, Instagram, Bluesky).
Despite it having the most followers of any platform for me, Twitter is converting at lower numbers than EVERY OTHER social media platform I'm using (Facebook, Threads, Instagram, Bluesky).
October 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Fun fact: Bluesky is outperforming Twitter on conversions for my Kickstarter by 900%.
Despite it having the most followers of any platform for me, Twitter is converting at lower numbers than EVERY OTHER social media platform I'm using (Facebook, Threads, Instagram, Bluesky).
Despite it having the most followers of any platform for me, Twitter is converting at lower numbers than EVERY OTHER social media platform I'm using (Facebook, Threads, Instagram, Bluesky).
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My latest reprinted in @truthout.org.
Trump Is Releasing the Full Force of Federal Police on Chicago
Trump is normalizing attacks on blue cities because he intends to overpower hubs of democratic resistance.
truthout.org
October 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
My latest reprinted in @truthout.org.
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DHS has taken down a propaganda video featuring podcaster Theo Von after he demanded that it be removed. “Please take this down and please keep me out of your ‘banger’ deportation videos,” he said.
DHS Takes Down Video Featuring Theo Von After Von Demands Its Removal
The Trump administration often uses pop culture in its propaganda videos, including songs by Taylor Swift and Jay-Z.
buff.ly
September 25, 2025 at 10:40 PM
DHS has taken down a propaganda video featuring podcaster Theo Von after he demanded that it be removed. “Please take this down and please keep me out of your ‘banger’ deportation videos,” he said.
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Mental health professionals note an increase in stress, anxiety, fear, and anger in their clients since June.
Los Angeles Therapists Say ICE Raids Take Severe Toll on Latino Mental Health
Mental health professionals note an increase in stress, anxiety, fear, and anger in their clients since June.
buff.ly
September 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Mental health professionals note an increase in stress, anxiety, fear, and anger in their clients since June.
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The DOJ has requested information about election administration from at least 33 states, and it has asked at least 27 for copies of their voter registration lists, in what are a series of unprecedented actions that signal that the Trump administration is attempting to undermine the next election.
Trump’s DOJ Has Demanded Voter Files From at Least 27 States
The executive branch has no authority to run elections or compile a massive database of voters’ personal information.
buff.ly
September 15, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The DOJ has requested information about election administration from at least 33 states, and it has asked at least 27 for copies of their voter registration lists, in what are a series of unprecedented actions that signal that the Trump administration is attempting to undermine the next election.
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In a Hitleresque speech, JD Vance says there can be no unity with the left and vows to use the government to dismantle non-profit NGOs and liberal civil society who he says promote violence and terrorism.
September 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
In a Hitleresque speech, JD Vance says there can be no unity with the left and vows to use the government to dismantle non-profit NGOs and liberal civil society who he says promote violence and terrorism.
"I just want to say, go birds, fuck ICE and free Palestine," "Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder at the Emmys.
September 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Wikipedia is being pressed to release names of specific editors, a tactic seemingly pushed by the Heritage Foundation.
House Republicans Investigate Wikipedia for Alleged “Anti-Israel” Bias
Wikipedia is being pressed to release names of specific editors, a tactic seemingly pushed by the Heritage Foundation.
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August 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Wikipedia is being pressed to release names of specific editors, a tactic seemingly pushed by the Heritage Foundation.
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"If Ukraine accepts a “deal” that includes occupation and further annexation of land, it will not end this war and lead to lasting peace. Such a deal will simply pause Russian aggression until Putin has time to regroup and come back for more Ukrainian land.”
Leftist Vermont Rep Tanya Vyhovsky Toured Ukraine. Here’s What She Learned.
A Ukrainian American DSA politician shares eyewitness thoughts on efforts to build solidarity with the Ukrainian left.
buff.ly
August 29, 2025 at 12:45 AM
"If Ukraine accepts a “deal” that includes occupation and further annexation of land, it will not end this war and lead to lasting peace. Such a deal will simply pause Russian aggression until Putin has time to regroup and come back for more Ukrainian land.”
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“It’s another sign of just how out of touch Democratic Party leadership is today that dark money groups like DMFI were consulted ahead of DNC Chair Ken Martin’s decision to introduce his bland resolution, while advocates for Palestinian rights who represent most Democrats were shut out and ignored.”
August 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
“It’s another sign of just how out of touch Democratic Party leadership is today that dark money groups like DMFI were consulted ahead of DNC Chair Ken Martin’s decision to introduce his bland resolution, while advocates for Palestinian rights who represent most Democrats were shut out and ignored.”
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A new report found that the 65 biggest banks globally committed a whopping $869 billion to companies conducting business in fossil fuels in 2024, representing a huge $162 billion increase from 2023, all while pulling back from previously stated climate commitments.
Bank CEOs Rake In Big Profits as Wall Street Ramps Up Fossil Fuel Financing
The 65 biggest banks committed $869 billion to firms expanding the fossil fuel industry last year, a new report says.
truthout.org
August 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A new report found that the 65 biggest banks globally committed a whopping $869 billion to companies conducting business in fossil fuels in 2024, representing a huge $162 billion increase from 2023, all while pulling back from previously stated climate commitments.
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“Let’s be clear: the very same politicians pushing this gimmick are the ones refusing to raise wages and end the two-tiered subminimum wage system that keeps millions of workers in poverty,” Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage, said in a statement to Truthout.
August 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
“Let’s be clear: the very same politicians pushing this gimmick are the ones refusing to raise wages and end the two-tiered subminimum wage system that keeps millions of workers in poverty,” Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage, said in a statement to Truthout.
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“I feel so worried because if I don’t get the care I need, it can get much worse,” said one patient.
Immigration Raids and Fear of Deportation Push Patients Into Telehealth
But accessing the technology can be a challenge and virtual appointments aren’t a viable long-term solution.
buff.ly
August 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“I feel so worried because if I don’t get the care I need, it can get much worse,” said one patient.