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Marks the Spot @markjarmstrong.bsky.social · Mar 19
Presidential Election
Countdown timer showing how much time left until Tuesday, November 7, 2028 8:00:00 AM in timezone Eastern, US (UTC-05:00)
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starsandstripes.bsky.social
OPINION | Members of Congress have still passed legislation that endangers veterans, especially those facing mental health difficulties.

Kile Brown is a former U.S. Army officer who served on active duty from 1992 to 1997.

Read his words here: www.stripes.com/opinion/2025...
Kennedy Amendment increases the danger for veterans in crisis
www.stripes.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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phineas.bsky.social
New awareness campaign
A digital poster in the style of a World War II propaganda piece. Isolaed on a yellow background, a normal, squarish, 20-something guy with glasses is sitting working on a laptop. A ghostly figure of Hitler has his arm around the guy and is grinning and shaking a fist triumphantly looking at the laptop screen. On the lid of the laptop where an apple might otherwise be is an openAI logo, bright green, and dripping green ooze down the lid. Text on the poster, in combinations of sans-serif type and brush script reads: Using Generative AI? You’re prompting with Hitler! GenAI is a Fascist Project! Try using your brain instead Don’t surrender your creativity to the tech billionaire’s control
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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bindiatthebeach.bsky.social
Shut your mouth Karen.
October 21, 2025 at 1:33 PM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
If Democrats want to win in 2028, they need to nominate Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com and his running mate should be Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social #AKandAOC
October 19, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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aclu.org
If you're taking to the streets to protest today, know your rights.
"KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS You don’t need a permit to protest in response to breaking news and you don’t need a permit to march in the streets or along sidewalks, as long as you’re not obstructing traffic or access to buildings. When you are lawfully present in any public space, you have the right to photograph anything in plain view, including federal buildings and the police. If you believe your rights have been violated, when you can, write down everything you remember, get contact information for witnesses, and take photographs of any injuries. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. If you get arrested, you have a right to ask why. Otherwise, say you wish to remain silent and ask for a lawyer immediately. Don’t sign, say or agree to anything without a lawyer present. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement office at a protest, you have the right to remain silent or to tell them that you’ll only answer questions in the presence of an attorney — no matter your citizenship or immigration status."
October 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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theguardian.com
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’
In statement released by Buckingham Palace, Andrew says he will give up titles and honours including the Duke of York * Virginia Giuffre book extract: ‘Prince Andrew believed having sex with me was his birthright’ Prince Andrew has agreed to give up his title as the Duke of York, he said in a statement released through Buckingham Palace. He said: “In discussion with the king, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
Opinion | I resigned from the military because of Trump — The Washington Post
I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution.
apple.news
October 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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npr.org
As authorities end their large-scale search, volunteers and village public safety officers vow to keep looking for two residents whose home floated away in the storm.
Hundreds evacuating from hardest hit Western Alaska villages following storm
Nearly all the homes in both towns were damaged and a tribal administrator said it was unsafe to stay.
n.pr
October 16, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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drewharwell.com
Military families on day 9 of the shutdown lining up at the food bank
October 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
Navy veteran says VA cut her disability check in half over job she never had
The company even reached out to the federal government to say she never worked there.
www.wsbtv.com
October 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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theguardian.com
Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize
Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize
Leader of country’s opposition receives award after scrutiny surrounding committee and comments by Donald Trump * Nobel peace prize – latest Venezuelan opposition politician María Corina Machado has won the Nobel peace prize. The committee commended Machado as a “brave and committed champion of peace” who “keeps the flame of democracy burning during a growing darkness”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
Something to keep in mind is that after they go after #disability benefits for #veterans who will they go after next? If they get away with cutting VA benefits, you can bet your ass they'll be after Social Security disability benefits next.
VFW to Washington Post - Veterans’ Disability Benefits are Not ‘Loopholes’ to Exploit
VFW Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore slams The Washington Post for a "dangerously misleading" article on VA disability benefits, declaring them compensation—not charity—and demanding the nation #Hono...
www.vfw.org
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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catsofyore.bsky.social
By they way, my #1 piece of advice about ALT text is to listen to people with visual impairments! Not random online people. I have seen a ton of well intentioned but terrible advice from sighted people about ALT text. Here is a clear guide: www.perkins.org/resource/how...
ALT text copied and pasted from the linked website: An infographic titled “How To Write Alt Text” featuring a photo of a capybara. Parts of alt text are divided by color, including identify who, expression, description, colour, and interesting features. The finished description reads “A capybara looking relaxed in a hot spa. Yellow yuzu fruits are floating in the water, and one is balanced on the top of the capybara’s head.”
February 29, 2024 at 10:25 PM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
Every word of this, but especially — "we live here in a country with a co-opted executive branch led by racist, xenophobic idiots who do not believe in law"
meredithshiner.com Meredith Shiner @meredithshiner.com · Oct 8
“Let Republicans have the literal blood of American citizens on their hands—and make that the central issue of the shutdown. Otherwise, enjoy having your health care subsidy debate in the gulags these people would happily send us all to. I hear that poll-tests great.”
The Case for the Forever Shutdown
Senate Democrats actually allowing the GOP to stop funding the government is only the first step. Now they have to make the case that Trump’s government is illegitimate.
newrepublic.com
October 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
Hey boys and girls. Don't join the military because eventually, the VA will fuck you without lube. Fun!
October 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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aaardvarka11y.bsky.social
A11y tip: Use live regions sparingly

aria-live is powerful but can overwhelm. Use "polite" for most updates, "assertive" only for urgent messages. Announce outcomes, not processes ("3 results found" vs "searching...").

Test with a screen reader - helpful updates can become annoying noise.
##a11y
October 7, 2025 at 12:15 PM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
Sourdough rosemary focaccia fresh out of the oven.
A golden brown and crusty loaf of sourdough focaccia on a wire cooking rack cooling after coming out of the oven.
October 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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a11yawareness.bsky.social
If your organization has Slack, Teams, or any other messaging program, you should have a dedicated accessibility channel. This would be a great way for everyone on your team to learn together by sharing links, posing questions, and reviewing alt text, among other things.
October 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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floridaword.bsky.social
October Full Moon Over Florida Is A Supermoon

MIAMI, Florida - The October 2025 Full Moon is a Supermoon that will occur on Monday, October 6, 2025, beginning with a moonrise over Florida's east coast at 6:43 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (with a few minutes of variation depending on your exact…
October Full Moon Over Florida Is A Supermoon
MIAMI, Florida - The October 2025 Full Moon is a Supermoon that will occur on Monday, October 6, 2025, beginning with a moonrise over Florida's east coast at 6:43 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (with a few minutes of variation depending on your exact location). The Full Moon will technically reach peak illumination at 11:47 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on October 6, according to the 
floridaword.com
October 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
VA Disability and VA Health Care are rigged against the veteran. And for those of you who think veterans already get more than they deserve or take advantage of the system, well I've got an easy solution for you — stop sending people to war.
October 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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Unpopular Opinion: Croutons were invited as a way to do something with the bread before it started getting moldy.
October 2, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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404media.co
BREAKING: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has bought access to a surveillance tool that is updated every day with billions of pieces of location data from hundreds of millions of mobile phones, according to ICE documents reviewed by 404 Media.

🔗 www.404media.co/ice-to-buy-t...
ICE to Buy Tool that Tracks Locations of Hundreds of Millions of Phones Every Day
Documents show that ICE has gone back on its decision to not use location data remotely harvested from peoples' phones. The database is updated every day with billions of pieces of location data.
www.404media.co
September 30, 2025 at 9:50 PM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
As a lifetime member of the VFW, I am very disappointed that the only messaging I've received today concerning #Veterans and the government #Shutdown was from USAA.
October 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
markjarmstrong.bsky.social
#Veterans
Here’s how a government shutdown would affect VA services
Veterans' health care and benefits processing won't be affected, but other services would stop during a government shutdown.
www.militarytimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM