Phil
@defywalker.bsky.social
I like the Mariners, the Huskies, and the Seahawks. I retweet a lot. Enjoy my retweets! he/him
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Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Amazon just announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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A controversial billboard on I-5 between Seattle and Portland has a new owner, the Chehalis Tribe, and a simple message: “Native land.”
Uncle Sam billboard on I-5 goes from right-wing zingers to a statement of Native rights
The 70-year saga of the Uncle Sam billboard on I-5 south of Chehalis and its provocative, right-wing messaging took an abrupt turn this summer when the billboard and the 3.5 acres on which it sits was...
www.kuow.org
October 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
A controversial billboard on I-5 between Seattle and Portland has a new owner, the Chehalis Tribe, and a simple message: “Native land.”
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WHAT!??!
A Tip Drill home run saving catch! 😳
You'll be seeing this Catch for a long long time!
A Tip Drill home run saving catch! 😳
You'll be seeing this Catch for a long long time!
May 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
WHAT!??!
A Tip Drill home run saving catch! 😳
You'll be seeing this Catch for a long long time!
A Tip Drill home run saving catch! 😳
You'll be seeing this Catch for a long long time!
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Catch probability? You wouldn’t believe me.
April 30, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Catch probability? You wouldn’t believe me.
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Trump's very low (and fast-falling) approval ratings show what we already know: He's deeply unpopular, what he's doing is incredibly unpopular, and there would be strong approval from the public for impeaching and removing him from office.
AP-NORC and NYT polls out today just brutal for Trump. Negative on every issue. 60%+ say his first 100 days have been chaotic and scary. Net immigration opinion underwater by 25 points with independents, plurality saying he has "gone too far" with deportations... Not a popular POTUS
April 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Trump's very low (and fast-falling) approval ratings show what we already know: He's deeply unpopular, what he's doing is incredibly unpopular, and there would be strong approval from the public for impeaching and removing him from office.
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The USDA has withdrawn a plan to impose stronger safety regulations limiting salmonella levels in raw poultry.
Who was the biggest donor to Trump's inauguration fund?
Pilgrim’s Pride — one of the largest chicken processors in the country.
See how this works?
Who was the biggest donor to Trump's inauguration fund?
Pilgrim’s Pride — one of the largest chicken processors in the country.
See how this works?
April 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The USDA has withdrawn a plan to impose stronger safety regulations limiting salmonella levels in raw poultry.
Who was the biggest donor to Trump's inauguration fund?
Pilgrim’s Pride — one of the largest chicken processors in the country.
See how this works?
Who was the biggest donor to Trump's inauguration fund?
Pilgrim’s Pride — one of the largest chicken processors in the country.
See how this works?
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Developing now: Judge Dugan has since been released.
We are calling for a rapid community response:
Join Voces de La Frontera at 3 pm at the Federal Building (517 E Wisconsin) to say NO to the charges against Judge Dugan.
We are calling for a rapid community response:
Join Voces de La Frontera at 3 pm at the Federal Building (517 E Wisconsin) to say NO to the charges against Judge Dugan.
FBI arrests Milwaukee judge, alleging she interfered in immigration operation
FBI Director Kash Patel said in a since-deleted post on X that the bureau believed the judge "intentionally misdirected federal agents" seeking to arrest an undocumented immigrant.
www.nbcnews.com
April 25, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Developing now: Judge Dugan has since been released.
We are calling for a rapid community response:
Join Voces de La Frontera at 3 pm at the Federal Building (517 E Wisconsin) to say NO to the charges against Judge Dugan.
We are calling for a rapid community response:
Join Voces de La Frontera at 3 pm at the Federal Building (517 E Wisconsin) to say NO to the charges against Judge Dugan.
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Make sure the people in your life know this is being cancelled and what it means, and be loud about it. Attacking research and science and women yet again. Fred Hutch is the coordinator site.
I don't get how anyone can possibly be okay with ending the WHI. This study has accrued decades of data from 42000 women and it is still going. It helps to address critical research gaps that have been allowed to go unfilled because of durable misogyny and provides invaluable insight into aging.
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
www.science.org
April 24, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Make sure the people in your life know this is being cancelled and what it means, and be loud about it. Attacking research and science and women yet again. Fred Hutch is the coordinator site.
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I won’t share RFK Jr.’s lies about autism.
It’s disgusting and dangerous.
If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign.
Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness.
To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you.
It’s disgusting and dangerous.
If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign.
Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness.
To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you.
April 17, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I won’t share RFK Jr.’s lies about autism.
It’s disgusting and dangerous.
If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign.
Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness.
To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you.
It’s disgusting and dangerous.
If he had a shred of decency, he would apologize and resign.
Autistic people contribute every day to our nation’s greatness.
To every kid with autism, I’m in this fight all the way for you.
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Subway Cadbury Creme Egg Submelt (2023-2023): A 6-inch sub roll, filled with Cadbury Creme Eggs and grill-pressed until toasty golden brown. Was available for free, for one day only, at 4 Subway locations in the UK, with only 500 subs available at each location.
April 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Subway Cadbury Creme Egg Submelt (2023-2023): A 6-inch sub roll, filled with Cadbury Creme Eggs and grill-pressed until toasty golden brown. Was available for free, for one day only, at 4 Subway locations in the UK, with only 500 subs available at each location.
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Bone chilling.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
April 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Bone chilling.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
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Nianli Ma, wife of the Indiana U data privacy professor Xiaofeng Wang who’s been fired from the university abruptly, made her first public appearance since the FBI search of their homes. She said they are victims of “misplaced accusations of academic misconduct” and are determined to fight.
A Cybersecurity Professor Disappeared Amid an FBI Search. His Family Is ‘Determined to Fight’
The abrupt firing of Xiaofeng Wang and his wife from Indiana University last month shocked the academic community and is stoking fears that Chinese-born scholars are being targeted.
www.wired.com
April 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Nianli Ma, wife of the Indiana U data privacy professor Xiaofeng Wang who’s been fired from the university abruptly, made her first public appearance since the FBI search of their homes. She said they are victims of “misplaced accusations of academic misconduct” and are determined to fight.
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The indivisible protest in New York is at least 5x larger than they planned. They originally cordoned off the sidewalk+bus lane on 5th but they've had to close the whole street, and it's not enough.
April 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The indivisible protest in New York is at least 5x larger than they planned. They originally cordoned off the sidewalk+bus lane on 5th but they've had to close the whole street, and it's not enough.
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One of the defining feelings in American life, for decades now, is elites doing plainly criminal shit and nothing at all happening as a result. It is deranging in a way that virtually nothing else is. Media fixates on perceived street lawlessness but shit like this matters much more in my opinion.
Dereliction of responsibility by the court. It is so flagrantly illegal. www.huffpost.com/entry/us-wis...
Wisconsin Appeals Court Won't Stop Musk's $1 Million Payments To Voters After AG Sues
A Wisconsin appellate court has denied the state Democratic attorney general’s request to stop billionaire Elon Musk from handing over $1 million checks to two voters at a rally planned for Sunday, ju...
www.huffpost.com
March 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
One of the defining feelings in American life, for decades now, is elites doing plainly criminal shit and nothing at all happening as a result. It is deranging in a way that virtually nothing else is. Media fixates on perceived street lawlessness but shit like this matters much more in my opinion.
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SignalGate has gotten a lot of attention.But an important point is being lost.
A strong argument can be made that the chat is a presidential record.
This would be the clearest proof yet that the White House isn’t appropriately saving its records (again).
A strong argument can be made that the chat is a presidential record.
This would be the clearest proof yet that the White House isn’t appropriately saving its records (again).
The SignalGate problem nobody is talking about
The White House isn’t complying with the Presidential Records Act (again)
freedom.press
March 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
SignalGate has gotten a lot of attention.But an important point is being lost.
A strong argument can be made that the chat is a presidential record.
This would be the clearest proof yet that the White House isn’t appropriately saving its records (again).
A strong argument can be made that the chat is a presidential record.
This would be the clearest proof yet that the White House isn’t appropriately saving its records (again).
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Do not let them get away with SignalGate!!
Call your Congressperson now!
Use this number: (202) 224-3121
Demand they fight for the removal of Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard and anyone else who lied under oath or compromised national security.
It's a quick and easy call. Make your voice heard!
Call your Congressperson now!
Use this number: (202) 224-3121
Demand they fight for the removal of Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard and anyone else who lied under oath or compromised national security.
It's a quick and easy call. Make your voice heard!
March 28, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Do not let them get away with SignalGate!!
Call your Congressperson now!
Use this number: (202) 224-3121
Demand they fight for the removal of Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard and anyone else who lied under oath or compromised national security.
It's a quick and easy call. Make your voice heard!
Call your Congressperson now!
Use this number: (202) 224-3121
Demand they fight for the removal of Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard and anyone else who lied under oath or compromised national security.
It's a quick and easy call. Make your voice heard!
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@murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov @governorferguson.bsky.social This needs attention now, but because your Bluesky accounts do not interact with the public, you'll hear from me tomorrow via phone.
We are heartbroken and outraged to learn that Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez was violently detained by ICE while dropping his partner off at work. He is reportedly being held at a private detention facility in Tacoma, Washington. 🧵
ICE arrests WA farmworker activist in Sedro-Woolley
Alfredo "Lelo" Juarez, 25, has organized on behalf of farmworkers' rights in Washington state since he was 14 years old.
www.seattletimes.com
March 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
@murray.senate.gov @cantwell.senate.gov @governorferguson.bsky.social This needs attention now, but because your Bluesky accounts do not interact with the public, you'll hear from me tomorrow via phone.
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If there were an agency dedicated to finding corruption, fraud and waste in the federal government, it would start right here.
Elon Musk’s company is set to see billions in new federal contracts, benefiting in part from his role in the White House and President Trump’s policies. nyti.ms/4c3oUsk
March 24, 2025 at 8:11 PM
If there were an agency dedicated to finding corruption, fraud and waste in the federal government, it would start right here.
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Very good news: I'm hearing that the USDA employees discussed in this article have been returned to *active* duty, and that our reporting did have an impact.
DOGE's cuts to the USDA included a large amount of highly specialized workers checking plants and animals at ports. Logistics experts believe this will lead to a cascade of issues, from groceries spoiling to raised prices: www.wired.com/story/usda-f...
DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread
Thousands of US Department of Agriculture employees, including food inspectors and disease-sniffing dog trainers, remain out of work, leaving food to rot in ports and pests to proliferate.
www.wired.com
March 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Very good news: I'm hearing that the USDA employees discussed in this article have been returned to *active* duty, and that our reporting did have an impact.
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rip again to georgia o'keeffe you would've loved minor league baseball
March 21, 2025 at 9:33 PM
rip again to georgia o'keeffe you would've loved minor league baseball
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“Debilitating a Generation”: Expert Warns That Long COVID May Eventually Affect Most Americans
www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives...
www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives...
“Debilitating a Generation”: Expert Warns That Long COVID May Eventually Affect Most Americans
In a candid discussion with INET's Lynn Parramore, Dr. Phillip Alvelda highlights the imminent dangers of long COVID, criticizing governments and health agencies for ongoing preventable suffering and ...
www.ineteconomics.org
March 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
“Debilitating a Generation”: Expert Warns That Long COVID May Eventually Affect Most Americans
www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives...
www.ineteconomics.org/perspectives...
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Truer words were never spoken.
March 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Truer words were never spoken.
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🚨This might be Story of the Year.
It should be shared everywhere.
“I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family & even politicians advocating for me. Yet, I was still detained for nearly 2 weeks. Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there.”
It should be shared everywhere.
“I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family & even politicians advocating for me. Yet, I was still detained for nearly 2 weeks. Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there.”
I’m the Canadian who was detained by Ice for two weeks. It felt like I had been kidnapped
I was stuck in a freezing cell without explanation despite eventually having lawyers and media attention. Yet, compared with others, I was lucky
www.theguardian.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🚨This might be Story of the Year.
It should be shared everywhere.
“I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family & even politicians advocating for me. Yet, I was still detained for nearly 2 weeks. Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there.”
It should be shared everywhere.
“I had a Canadian passport, lawyers, resources, media attention, friends, family & even politicians advocating for me. Yet, I was still detained for nearly 2 weeks. Imagine what this system is like for every other person in there.”
