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On the right side of reality and history. 🦋
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She's been gone for a while now but she was an amazing, smart, sweet girl ❤️
A shaggy, curly-haired dog sleeping on a patterned carpet indoors.
October 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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The image is a graphic showing voter registration deadlines for various states against a light blue sky background with subtle cloud patterns. At the top in bold, dark blue lettering are the words "VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES." Below is a white rectangular section divided into five parts. Each part lists a state and its corresponding registration deadline in dark blue text. The states and dates are New Jersey (October 14), California (October 20)*Last day registration can be postmarked, Pennsylvania (October 20), Virginia (October 24), and New York (October 25)*Last day applications can be received. At the bottom "* California and Virginia voters: if you miss the deadline, you can register to vote in person during early voting and at the polls on Election Day" At the very bottom, in large dark blue letters, the website "IWILLVOTE.COM" is displayed.
September 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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Screenshot of Twitter post by Governor JB Pritzker saying, "The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city. This is not a joke. This is not normal. Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a acared man. Illinois won't be intimidated by a wannabe dictator." Below this: a truth social post by the president saying, "I love the smell of deportations in the morning..." and "Chicago about to find out why it's called the Department of WAR" Below that is a disturbing AI generated image of our president as Rbt Duvall's character from the movie Apocalypse Now and in the same font it says 'Chipocolypse Now'. Which sounds more like chocolate chip cookies will rain down from the sky. No less absurd than what our country has become.
September 7, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Liz Stein's words said it best: I think that people need to move away from drawing party lines and draw moral lines.

These people are supposed to represent their constituents; unfortunately, most of them are a tool for either one man or donors.
September 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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The image is a screenshot of a tweet above a photograph of a television screen displaying a news segment. The tweet, from a user named "sam" with the handle @sam_d_1995, mentions that it's significant that most of the world has stopped shipping packages to the U.S. due to Trump’s tariffs. Below the tweet, the TV screen is divided into three columns, listing countries packages carriers suspending shipments to the U.S. The background shows a world map behind the text. A blue banner at the bottom of the screen displays the news headline: "SOME MAIL CARRIERS STOP SHIPMENTS TO U.S." Transcribed Text: it should probably be a bigger story that most of the world has stopped shipping packages to the U.S. entirely because of Trump’s tariffs PACKAGE CARRIERS SUSPENDING SHIPMENTS TO U.S. UNITED KINGDOM GERMANY LITHUANIA CZECH REPUBLIC BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA GREECE SPAIN ANDORRA PORTUGAL MALTA LIECHTENSTEIN FRANCE ITALY SLOVENIA AUSTRIA NORWAY SWEDEN DENMARK BELGIUM FINLAND LATVIA ESTONIA NETHERLANDS POLAND SWITZERLAND THAILAND SINGAPORE SOUTH KOREA INDIA AUSTRALIA JAPAN NEW ZEALAND SOME MAIL CARRIERS STOP SHIPMENTS TO U.S
August 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Tarrant County commissioners voted Aug. 19 to cut more than 100 Election Day polling sites and reduce early voting locations for the Nov. 4 election.

The number of Election Day polls will be 216. In 2023, the county opened 331.

fortworthreport.org/2025/08/24/f...

Alisa Simmons speaking up:
August 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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Keep. it. up. No smoke and mirrors with the next dangerous, self-serving, grifty thing he'll do to capture the news cycle.
Screenshot of two Bluesky quote posts. One by The Editorial Board posting Sen. Jon Ossof asking at a rally if anyone really thought the sexual predator president who used to party with Jeffrey Epstein would really release the files noting 'this is the way'. The other is the very long, rambling truth social post from today and noting when it runs two pages, you know he's rattled. (2nd half shortened to just get the context of my post, a consequence of my editorial laziness)
July 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Informative ACLU poster about protest rights on a black background. Transcribed Text: KNOW YOUR PROTEST RIGHTS: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. If you get stopped by the police, ask if you’re free to go. If they say yes, calmly walk away. 5. 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. 6. If you get stopped by a member of the military or any law enforcement officer 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. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ACLU
June 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Goodnight bluesky 🦋
That was Monday.

It was really hot here today. This squirrel knew to just chill.
The image shows a gray squirrel laying flat on top of a wooden fence. The squirrel is positioned lengthwise along the fence, with its body and tail stretched out. The fence appears to be made of weathered wood and consists of vertical planks. Behind the fence, there is a dense backdrop of green foliage, including various plants and small trees. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a vibrant pattern of light and shadow on the greenery.
June 10, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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The image is a humorous illustration titled "Every Costco Parking Lot," depicting a layout of a crowded parking lot. The parking spaces are filled with cars indicated by different colors representing various humorous scenarios. Yellow cars, labeled as "Cars that aren’t leaving anytime soon," occupy most spaces. An orange car, described as "The one car in the lot that is about to leave but is loading 10 years of groceries into their car," is positioned in one of the spaces. A pink car represents a "Very stressed dad with his wrong blinker on who is about to forget how to park." A blue car is described as a "Guy who just got there driving the wrong way down a one-way street about to steal that spot." Green cars are labeled as "Honkers getting progressively more honkery" and are lined along the driving lanes, accompanied by a purple car representing "Guy who thinks this is the line for the gas station." A brown car and a gray pedestrian are also depicted, the latter described as a "65lb elderly person pushing a 100lb cart at .01 mph."
June 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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May 30, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Excellent national & global reporting/journalism.

A blurb from Saudi Arabia.. it's as bad/weird as you would think.
Text: 'Saudi Arabia authorized the use of Starlink for aviation and maritime shipping as part of a $600B U.S. investment. Musk displayed Optimus robots doing the “Trump YMCA dance” for President Trump and the Crown Prince, pitched Tesla robotaxis and Boring Co. tunnels as his "vision to improve life in Saudi Arabia." In addition, the U.S. has agreed to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package worth nearly $142B, per the White House. Described as the "largest defense cooperation agreement" in history, the package includes deals with more than a dozen American defense companies in sectors including air and missile defense.'
May 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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First cool rainy day in a month, even had a thunderstorm. Made turkey vegetable rice soup.

🍽 #foodsky #food
The image depicts a close-up view of a bowl filled with a hearty soup. The bowl has a decorative pattern featuring floral and leaf designs in gray on a white background. The soup appears to contain a mix of finely chopped ingredients, including ground turkey, vibrant orange carrot slices, small yellow bell pepper pieces, and chopped parsley. On top, there is a generous serving of crispy cooked bacon pieces, adding a contrasting texture and color. The soup broth is clear, allowing the ingredients to be visible.
May 13, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Rob Reiner
Judd Apatow
Tom Cruise
Marc Maron
Nicole Kidman
List 5 famous people you've either met or have been within a few feet of, but ONE is a lie. Then let your friends guess which one they think is a lie.
April 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Repost the first album you bought with your own money
Duran Duran "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" album cover featuring the band in formal attire with a map-like background.
April 17, 2025 at 1:42 AM
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From my walk today before the rain.

Timeline cleanse.
The image shows a close-up view of a tree filled with abundant clusters of bright pink blossoms. The flowers are densely packed, displaying layers of delicate, overlapping petals. The branches, with a rough texture and dark color, meander through the composition, creating a network amidst the flowers. Some leaves are interspersed among the blossoms, displaying a contrasting soft orange-brown hue. The background is filled with more blossoms and blurred patches of greenery.
April 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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if you see this, post a beach photo from your phone
The image depicts a serene beach scene viewed from a sandy path flanked by dune grass. The foreground features sandy dunes with patches of tall grass on either side. Beyond the dunes lies a wide expanse of smooth sand leading to the ocean. The sea is calm, with gentle waves under a clear blue sky. In the distance, a lone rock formation rises from the sea, its silhouette highlighted by the reflection of sunlight on the water's surface.
April 10, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Garden rose unfolding.
From bouquet I put together for my daughter's bd this week.

Timeline cleanse.
The image shows a close-up view of a pink rose in full bloom, centered in the photograph. The petals are densely packed, layered, and display a range of pink hues from light to medium. The intricate layers create a textured and ruffled appearance, with the flower's center slightly darker. The background includes blurred greenery and hints of other flowers, contributing to a natural and lush setting. The focus is sharply on the rose, highlighting its delicate petal structure.
April 4, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Daily life of having a teenage daughter.
Grey and black tabby cat, eyes half-closed, sitting facing left with left arm around smaller gray cat with eyes closed, sitting facing to its right. White kitchen cupboards in background, aqua painted wall in background on right side. Two white cats with orange markings on head and ears, one adult and one juvenile, are sitting close with angry looks and ears flattened, not looking at each other. Look to be sitting on tan table, nondescript white room in background.
March 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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Age yourself with a cartoon you watched as a kid.
Gif of Daffy Duck using stick on a log to parry, dodge, thrust, and lunge.
March 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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I am going to go watch movies made during simpler times with this guy.
Timeline cleanse.
#dogsofbluesky
Small, blond dog sleeping on a textured, blue green blanket. The dog is lying on its left side with its head resting comfortably, eyes closed, and right ear perched straight up away from head. The dog's fur is short and slightly tousled, and its paws are relaxed. In the background, part of a patterned carpet with red and beige hexagonal shapes is visible, adding contrast to the scene.
March 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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Goodnight Bluesky 🦋
The image shows a sketch of a bedroom, featuring a bed with a teal blanket and white pillow. The blanket is messily covering a figure underneath. To the left of the bed is a nightstand with a lamp and an alarm clock situated next to a wall with a window framed by curtains. The floor is a light teal color, and the walls are a soft beige. Above the bed, a ceiling light is depicted. A small picture frame is hung on the far wall. At the bottom of the image - Transcribed Text: SNERDLE verb. [snə́dl.] TO WRAP UP SNUGLY BENEATH THE COVERS (AND IGNORE THE WORLD A LITTLE LONGER) 18th Century Dialect sketchplanations
March 7, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Finn - so much sass and you get duped by cuteness.
The image shows a small dog with light tan fur resting on a plush, beige-colored seat. The dog has dark eyes, a black nose, and its ears are perked up. Its fur appears slightly wiry, especially around the face and neck area. The dog is resting its front paws, which are crossed on the seat, adding to its relaxed posture. In the background, a sheer white curtain is visible, diffusing the light into the scene. The bottom of the seat is covered with a blanket that has a light pattern featuring faces of dogs.
February 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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This is my permanent face now. Goodnight Bluesky 🦋
Meme with tabby cat with wide eyes and a slight upper lip protrusion, likely due to missing upper canine teeth. Text: "My sister’s cat lost her upper canine teeth and this is her permanent face now."
February 26, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Goodnight Bluesky 🦋
The image captures a nighttime scene featuring a bright moon centered in the sky. The moon is surrounded by a circular halo with distinct rainbow-like colors, ranging from red to blue, as it diffuses through thin clouds. These clouds form a textured pattern around the moon, creating a mystical and colorful aura. In the foreground, silhouettes of tree branches reach upwards, adding depth and framing the celestial display. The sky is dark, enhancing the luminescence and colors around the moon.
February 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM