Barcode Brooks
@codemanbroo.bsky.social
Sheet Metal Mechanic to Goldsmith/Watchmaker to Licensed bodywork therapy - shapeshifter.
Synchronicity directs me and here I am!
Pro democracy 💪
Synchronicity directs me and here I am!
Pro democracy 💪
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The Epstein Files: My Observations (Free) jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/the-epstei...
The Epstein Files: My observations
Nothing to See Here
jkbjournalist.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
The Epstein Files: My Observations (Free) jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/the-epstei...
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“These [HHS] rules are not in effect. They are merely proposals with a notice and comment process ahead. We encourage all to use the comment portals [that will be] provided to let HHS know just how dangerous these regulations are.” – Sasha Buchert, Senior Attorney
Read more: tinyurl.com/brdy37e
Read more: tinyurl.com/brdy37e
December 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“These [HHS] rules are not in effect. They are merely proposals with a notice and comment process ahead. We encourage all to use the comment portals [that will be] provided to let HHS know just how dangerous these regulations are.” – Sasha Buchert, Senior Attorney
Read more: tinyurl.com/brdy37e
Read more: tinyurl.com/brdy37e
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As the possibility of #Florida offshore drilling looms, birds will be less protected from spills under President Convicted Felon. www.tampabay.com/news/environ... via @maxchesnes.bsky.social
As Florida offshore drilling looms, birds less protected from spills under Trump
A law that led to a $100 million fine after Deepwater Horizon is on shakier ground under President Donald Trump.
www.tampabay.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
As the possibility of #Florida offshore drilling looms, birds will be less protected from spills under President Convicted Felon. www.tampabay.com/news/environ... via @maxchesnes.bsky.social
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On December 17, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that would criminalize gender-affirming care for youth.
Tell Congress to protect health care for trans youth and their families NOW.
Tell Congress to protect health care for trans youth and their families NOW.
Protect Trans Care Now
As wave after wave of extreme measures to criminalize and strip trans people of rights and safety continue, tell Congress to act.
action.aclu.org
December 12, 2025 at 5:16 PM
On December 17, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that would criminalize gender-affirming care for youth.
Tell Congress to protect health care for trans youth and their families NOW.
Tell Congress to protect health care for trans youth and their families NOW.
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HOLY COW! #Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous diverted $36M in child welfare & medical funds to pay for consultants & ads to defeat an abortion rights amendment & one for legal weed. Much of the state $$$ was intended to assist the needy. www.tampabay.com/news/florida... via @tampabaytimes.bsky.social
DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads
During the fight to defeat amendments 3 and 4 last year, Gov. DeSantis’ administration spent at least $36.2 million in taxpayer funds.
www.tampabay.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
HOLY COW! #Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous diverted $36M in child welfare & medical funds to pay for consultants & ads to defeat an abortion rights amendment & one for legal weed. Much of the state $$$ was intended to assist the needy. www.tampabay.com/news/florida... via @tampabaytimes.bsky.social
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The University of Central #Florida has laid off 57 employees at the Florida Solar Energy Center, leaving seven remaining employees, thanks to President Convicted Felon's attack on renewable energy www.tampabay.com/news/environ...
Nearly all staff laid off at UCF energy research institute
The staffing reductions coincide with the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to strip back renewable energy programs.
www.tampabay.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The University of Central #Florida has laid off 57 employees at the Florida Solar Energy Center, leaving seven remaining employees, thanks to President Convicted Felon's attack on renewable energy www.tampabay.com/news/environ...
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Ashley Moody just voted against extending ACA subsidies.
Translation: she looked 4.7 million
Floridians in the eye and said, “Good luck
paying for your healthcare.”
That’s not leadership. That’s abandonment.
Florida deserves better.
#Florida #senate #healthcare
Translation: she looked 4.7 million
Floridians in the eye and said, “Good luck
paying for your healthcare.”
That’s not leadership. That’s abandonment.
Florida deserves better.
#Florida #senate #healthcare
December 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Ashley Moody just voted against extending ACA subsidies.
Translation: she looked 4.7 million
Floridians in the eye and said, “Good luck
paying for your healthcare.”
That’s not leadership. That’s abandonment.
Florida deserves better.
#Florida #senate #healthcare
Translation: she looked 4.7 million
Floridians in the eye and said, “Good luck
paying for your healthcare.”
That’s not leadership. That’s abandonment.
Florida deserves better.
#Florida #senate #healthcare
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Trans creator of “The Matrix” has thoughts on MAGA’s “crazy, mutant” interpretation of the film - buff.ly/JnzkgNR
December 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Trans creator of “The Matrix” has thoughts on MAGA’s “crazy, mutant” interpretation of the film - buff.ly/JnzkgNR
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ALERT: Federal judge says she’ll rule “before Thanksgiving” on whether to dismiss James Comey and Letitia James criminal cases
After 80 minutes, arguments are complete. Hearing is wrapped
After 80 minutes, arguments are complete. Hearing is wrapped
November 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
ALERT: Federal judge says she’ll rule “before Thanksgiving” on whether to dismiss James Comey and Letitia James criminal cases
After 80 minutes, arguments are complete. Hearing is wrapped
After 80 minutes, arguments are complete. Hearing is wrapped
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Not. A. Drag. Queen.
nor transgender or an immigrant
Not Anti-fa either
Another MAGA predator
nor transgender or an immigrant
Not Anti-fa either
Another MAGA predator
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Not. A. Drag. Queen.
nor transgender or an immigrant
Not Anti-fa either
Another MAGA predator
nor transgender or an immigrant
Not Anti-fa either
Another MAGA predator
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Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Senate update: Republicans are now trying to sneak a backdoor national abortion ban into their government funding bill. Republicans will stop at nothing to control women's health care decisions.
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Even though it's now closed, another dolphin dies at controversial #Florida attraction Miami Seaquarium. www.miaminewtimes.com/news/another... via @miaminewtimes.com
Trouble Persists After Closure: Another Dolphin Dies at Miami Seaquarium
Boomer, a 10-year-old bottlenose dolphin, was transported to the embattled marine park in June.
www.miaminewtimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Even though it's now closed, another dolphin dies at controversial #Florida attraction Miami Seaquarium. www.miaminewtimes.com/news/another... via @miaminewtimes.com
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The iconic 86-year-old singer covers Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen and more on 'Sad and Beautiful World.'
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
Mavis Staples Creates A Soul Canon All Her Own
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November 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The iconic 86-year-old singer covers Frank Ocean, Leonard Cohen and more on 'Sad and Beautiful World.'
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review ↓
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Congress is debating a provision in the Intelligence Authorization Act that would get rid of the confirmation process for senior positions at CIA and other spy agencies.
Tell your Senators to reject this harmful proposal. The last thing we need is less public oversight of intelligence agencies.
Tell your Senators to reject this harmful proposal. The last thing we need is less public oversight of intelligence agencies.
Transparency From Spy Agencies Now
We cannot afford to weaken transparency and public oversight of the intelligence community. Join the ACLU in demanding Senators reject the provision to remove confirmation hearings for spy agencies.
action.aclu.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Congress is debating a provision in the Intelligence Authorization Act that would get rid of the confirmation process for senior positions at CIA and other spy agencies.
Tell your Senators to reject this harmful proposal. The last thing we need is less public oversight of intelligence agencies.
Tell your Senators to reject this harmful proposal. The last thing we need is less public oversight of intelligence agencies.
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No Kings! Just a Cava bag with $50,000 in it. Normal stuff.
#NoKings @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
📍Washington, D.C.
#NoKings @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
📍Washington, D.C.
October 18, 2025 at 3:08 PM
No Kings! Just a Cava bag with $50,000 in it. Normal stuff.
#NoKings @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
📍Washington, D.C.
#NoKings @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social
📍Washington, D.C.
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The administration is pressuring this city to drop LGBTQ+ protections. They’re trying to stop it. - buff.ly/6phPF7j
October 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The administration is pressuring this city to drop LGBTQ+ protections. They’re trying to stop it. - buff.ly/6phPF7j
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Central Florida man could face death penalty in Los Angeles fire case trib.al/xsYMMfC
Central Florida man could face death penalty in Los Angeles fire case
Jonathan Rinderknecht of Melbourne will remain jailed ahead of trial, which is likely to take place in California
trib.al
October 9, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Central Florida man could face death penalty in Los Angeles fire case trib.al/xsYMMfC
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Editorial: A society that stops reading stops thinking trib.al/zw26gbY
Editorial: A society that stops reading stops thinking
Daily reading for pleasure in the U.S. has fallen more than 40% over the past 20 years — roughly 3% per year, according to researchers at the University of Florida and University College London.
trib.al
October 4, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Editorial: A society that stops reading stops thinking trib.al/zw26gbY
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#Florida city councilman kicked off charter school board over anti-Indian American remarks www.floridatoday.com/story/news/e...
Councilman removed from Odyssey Charter School board over anti-Indian American remarks
Chandler Langevin was removed from Odyssey Charter School's board on Oct. 2, the school confirmed to FLORIDA TODAY.
www.floridatoday.com
October 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
#Florida city councilman kicked off charter school board over anti-Indian American remarks www.floridatoday.com/story/news/e...
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Councilman Chandler Langevin shocked all of us with his horrific comments about Indian Americans.
Republican extremists like Chandler Langevin are all for open-carry. Maybe they should stop open-carrying their hate, racism, and white supremacy.
Republican extremists like Chandler Langevin are all for open-carry. Maybe they should stop open-carrying their hate, racism, and white supremacy.
October 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Councilman Chandler Langevin shocked all of us with his horrific comments about Indian Americans.
Republican extremists like Chandler Langevin are all for open-carry. Maybe they should stop open-carrying their hate, racism, and white supremacy.
Republican extremists like Chandler Langevin are all for open-carry. Maybe they should stop open-carrying their hate, racism, and white supremacy.
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A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's baseless lawsuit against journalist Timothy Burke after he uncovered and shared unaired portions of a Fox News interview.
This is a win for the freedom of the press.
This is a win for the freedom of the press.
Journalist Wins First Amendment Fight Over Wiretap Allegations
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed wiretap charges against journalist Timothy Burke citing significant First Amendment concerns.
news.bloomberglaw.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:21 PM
A federal judge dismissed the Justice Department's baseless lawsuit against journalist Timothy Burke after he uncovered and shared unaired portions of a Fox News interview.
This is a win for the freedom of the press.
This is a win for the freedom of the press.
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The man at the center of a court ruling allowing people in #Florida to openly carry guns is watching his legal triumph from inside a jail cell. B/c of a recent domestic violence conviction, he's barred from buying or possessing a gun. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/09/25/m... via @orlandosentinel.com
Man behind Florida open-carry ruling, taking effect today, calls himself ‘patriot’
A three-judge appeals panel unanimously struck down Florida’s decades-old ban in the case of Stanley Victor McDaniels.
www.orlandosentinel.com
September 25, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The man at the center of a court ruling allowing people in #Florida to openly carry guns is watching his legal triumph from inside a jail cell. B/c of a recent domestic violence conviction, he's barred from buying or possessing a gun. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/09/25/m... via @orlandosentinel.com
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Gulf of America was just the start: A #Florida Republican proposes to ban state agencies from mentioning the West Bank, the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory, & require them to use “Judea and Samaria” as the official name. floridaphoenix.com/2025/09/24/g... via @floridaphoenix.com
GOP lawmaker wants to eradicate 'West Bank' mentions and replace it with 'Judea and Samaria' • Florida Phoenix
Nearly two years into the war in Gaza, a Florida Republican has filed a bill that would ban state agencies from mentioning the West Bank, an Israeli-occupied territory long-eyed by Palestinians, and e...
floridaphoenix.com
September 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Gulf of America was just the start: A #Florida Republican proposes to ban state agencies from mentioning the West Bank, the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory, & require them to use “Judea and Samaria” as the official name. floridaphoenix.com/2025/09/24/g... via @floridaphoenix.com
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Trump blocks millions in funding to schools over bathroom access - buff.ly/CIgdMRq
September 25, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Trump blocks millions in funding to schools over bathroom access - buff.ly/CIgdMRq