Herb Walker
@receptor67.bsky.social
Music, art, web, politics, guitar, geekery, science. Anti-fascist
"Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think." - Niels Bohr
Sacramento, CA. No DMs.
"Never express yourself more clearly than you are able to think." - Niels Bohr
Sacramento, CA. No DMs.
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The vote in the House to “denounce the horrors of socialism” is not happening in a vacuum. As millions in the country are seeing that capitalism has nothing to offer but misery. To deliver on these aspirations, we have to fight for a socialist, working-class party. www.leftvoice.org/denouncing-s...
Denouncing Socialism Can’t Stop a Generation That’s Embracing It - Left Voice
The recent vote in the House to "denounce the horrors of socialism" is not happening in a vacuum, but as millions in the country are seeing that capitalism has nothing to offer but misery. To deliver ...
www.leftvoice.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The vote in the House to “denounce the horrors of socialism” is not happening in a vacuum. As millions in the country are seeing that capitalism has nothing to offer but misery. To deliver on these aspirations, we have to fight for a socialist, working-class party. www.leftvoice.org/denouncing-s...
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If ICE has nothing to hide from its raid in San Antonio, why did they smash security cameras?
If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...
If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...
The latest: 51 of 143 detained in major San Antonio raid are Tren de Aragua members, FBI says
The Nov. 16 raid in the area of San Pedro and Basse was the result of an investigation into a drug dealer, according to records.
www.kens5.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
If ICE has nothing to hide from its raid in San Antonio, why did they smash security cameras?
If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...
If authorities are so sure they arrested 51 members of Tren de Aragua, why can’t they offer proof? www.kens5.com/article/news...
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Secretary Noem gave her buddies a $220 million government contract to make anti-immigrant ads. Unlike the GOP, Democrats are taking a firm stand against this brazen display of corruption.
Lawmakers Call for Probe of How Firm Tied to Kristi Noem Got Piece of $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts
The demands for an investigation come after a ProPublica story revealed that the Noem-connected Strategy Group was secretly a subcontractor on the ad campaign.
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Secretary Noem gave her buddies a $220 million government contract to make anti-immigrant ads. Unlike the GOP, Democrats are taking a firm stand against this brazen display of corruption.
Venezuela essentially has a well-regulated militia of 8 million citizens ready for guerrilla warfare against a US invasion.
Maduro’s People’s War: The Asymmetric Trap Awaiting Any Venezuela Invasion Force
www.military.com/feature/2025...
Maduro’s People’s War: The Asymmetric Trap Awaiting Any Venezuela Invasion Force
www.military.com/feature/2025...
Maduro’s People’s War: The Asymmetric Trap Awaiting Any Venezuela Invasion Force
As U.S. carriers and Marines mass in the Caribbean, Venezuela has placed its military and millions of civilian militiamen on alert under the Guerra de Todo el Pueblo (“People’s War”) doctrine. Designe...
www.military.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Venezuela essentially has a well-regulated militia of 8 million citizens ready for guerrilla warfare against a US invasion.
Maduro’s People’s War: The Asymmetric Trap Awaiting Any Venezuela Invasion Force
www.military.com/feature/2025...
Maduro’s People’s War: The Asymmetric Trap Awaiting Any Venezuela Invasion Force
www.military.com/feature/2025...
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If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
November 23, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If I’m understanding this correctly, X is owned by a white nationalist who pays poor people of color in developing countries to pretend to be working class white Americans to scare other white Americans into being afraid poor people of color from developing countries are going to ruin America?
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At least the last war for oil pretended to be about WMDs.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 11:24 PM
At least the last war for oil pretended to be about WMDs.
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Israel has been systematically raping Palestinian men, women, and children as a tool of genocide.
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
Understanding the mindset behind Israel’s usage of rape as a weapon of genocide
Recent testimonies from the Palestinian Center for Human Rights share shocking stories of Palestinian rape victims released from Israeli detention. The stories are horrifying to read but essential for...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Israel has been systematically raping Palestinian men, women, and children as a tool of genocide.
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
“This level of violence and impunity requires massive international intervention.”
70% of US Public Opposes Military Attack on Venezuela as Trump Eyes 'Deadly New Phase'
www.commondreams.org/news/america...
www.commondreams.org/news/america...
70% of US Public Opposes Military Attack on Venezuela as Trump Eyes 'Deadly New Phase' | Common Dreams
"It should come as no surprise by now that the president who campaigned on keeping the US out of wars and then promptly bombed Iran has now found another conflict in which to embroil the country."
www.commondreams.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
70% of US Public Opposes Military Attack on Venezuela as Trump Eyes 'Deadly New Phase'
www.commondreams.org/news/america...
www.commondreams.org/news/america...
Despite “ceasefires,” Israel massacres dozens in Gaza and Lebanon over the weekend
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
Despite “ceasefires,” Israel massacres dozens in Gaza and Lebanon over the weekend
The Israeli military killed dozens of people in Gaza and Lebanon over the weekend, continuing its rampage throughout the Middle East under the cover of “ceasefires” in both Gaza and Lebanon.
www.wsws.org
November 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Despite “ceasefires,” Israel massacres dozens in Gaza and Lebanon over the weekend
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
A true music legend. I was lucky enough to experience his live show many years ago. One of the best performances I've ever seen. Rest in peace.
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
A true music legend. I was lucky enough to experience his live show many years ago. One of the best performances I've ever seen. Rest in peace.
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Protesters in Monrovia, California, are buying 17¢ ICE scrapers at Home Depot and returning them instantly to choke the lines and slow the whole store down.
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November 23, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Protesters in Monrovia, California, are buying 17¢ ICE scrapers at Home Depot and returning them instantly to choke the lines and slow the whole store down.
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Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Local police officers and sheriffs in Mobile, Alabama, are abducting a man from the waiting room of a car dealership mechanic shop on behalf of ICE/DHS. During the kidnapping, he is administered an unidentified sedative.
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X rolled out a new feature overnight showing where accounts are based. This network of “Trump-supporting independent women” that claimed to be “real Americans” are based in Thailand.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
November 23, 2025 at 12:55 PM
X rolled out a new feature overnight showing where accounts are based. This network of “Trump-supporting independent women” that claimed to be “real Americans” are based in Thailand.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
The photos were stolen from European models & posts pushed pro-Trump lines while targeting Islam and LGBTQ people.
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The New York Times reported on Trump’s Gulf business empire with no real scrutiny of its legal or ethical implications.
For NYT, Trump’s Gulf Corruption Is No Big Deal - Truthdig
Recent reporting on the Trump Organization's lucrative real estate dealings in Saudi Arabia have raised no questions at the paper of record.
www.truthdig.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The New York Times reported on Trump’s Gulf business empire with no real scrutiny of its legal or ethical implications.
Standing within 25 feet of an ICE agent can get you sent to prison if Sen. Moody passes her bill
November 22, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Standing within 25 feet of an ICE agent can get you sent to prison if Sen. Moody passes her bill
Full List of Democrats Voting to Condemn Socialism as Mamdani Comes to Town
www.newsweek.com/full-list-of...
www.newsweek.com/full-list-of...
Full list of Democrats voting to condemn socialism as Zohran Mamdani comes to town
The House of Representatives voted on a resolution condemning socialism ahead of President Trump's meeting with Zohran Mamdani.
www.newsweek.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Full List of Democrats Voting to Condemn Socialism as Mamdani Comes to Town
www.newsweek.com/full-list-of...
www.newsweek.com/full-list-of...
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Today, the California coast we cherish and the delicate ocean ecosystems just beyond it face a renewed threat from offshore drilling. We oppose the Trump Administration’s 5-year oil and gas leasing program and will continue to defend our coastline, wildlife, economy, and health from this threat.
November 21, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Today, the California coast we cherish and the delicate ocean ecosystems just beyond it face a renewed threat from offshore drilling. We oppose the Trump Administration’s 5-year oil and gas leasing program and will continue to defend our coastline, wildlife, economy, and health from this threat.
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California’s child farmworkers: Exhausted, underpaid and toiling in toxic fields
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
California's child farmworkers: Exhausted, underpaid and toiling in toxic fields
State officials are failing to protect the health and safety of thousands of young field laborers, an investigation has found.
www.latimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:34 PM
California’s child farmworkers: Exhausted, underpaid and toiling in toxic fields
www.latimes.com/california/s...
www.latimes.com/california/s...
Any doubts about what the US now is under Trump should be long gone.
Our regime is comprised of Nazis, fascists and the worst strain of right-wing extremists.
Our reaction should be proportional to the profound transformation our country has experienced, but I'm afraid not enough Americans get it
Our regime is comprised of Nazis, fascists and the worst strain of right-wing extremists.
Our reaction should be proportional to the profound transformation our country has experienced, but I'm afraid not enough Americans get it
Trump administration insiders are furious over reporting that the U.S. Coast Guard, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, will no longer classify the swastika as a symbol of "hate.
Military service will reportedly no longer classify 'divisive' swastika as 'hate' symbol
Trump administration insiders are furious over reporting that the U.S. Coast Guard, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, will no longer classify the swastika as a symbol of "hate."According to the Washington Post, the branch of military service has decided that swastikas and nooses ...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Any doubts about what the US now is under Trump should be long gone.
Our regime is comprised of Nazis, fascists and the worst strain of right-wing extremists.
Our reaction should be proportional to the profound transformation our country has experienced, but I'm afraid not enough Americans get it
Our regime is comprised of Nazis, fascists and the worst strain of right-wing extremists.
Our reaction should be proportional to the profound transformation our country has experienced, but I'm afraid not enough Americans get it
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These posters started popping up ahead of next week’s We Ain’t Buying It boycott.
From Nov 27 - Dec 1, folks are stepping back from corporate chains like Target, Home Depot, and Amazon. People are done being squeezed, so they are using the leverage of their wallets 💥
From Nov 27 - Dec 1, folks are stepping back from corporate chains like Target, Home Depot, and Amazon. People are done being squeezed, so they are using the leverage of their wallets 💥
November 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
These posters started popping up ahead of next week’s We Ain’t Buying It boycott.
From Nov 27 - Dec 1, folks are stepping back from corporate chains like Target, Home Depot, and Amazon. People are done being squeezed, so they are using the leverage of their wallets 💥
From Nov 27 - Dec 1, folks are stepping back from corporate chains like Target, Home Depot, and Amazon. People are done being squeezed, so they are using the leverage of their wallets 💥
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“The Department of Education said what now? Nursing is ‘no longer a professional degree’? Tell that to the nurses who kept this country alive while half of Washington was playing political cosplay.
November 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
“The Department of Education said what now? Nursing is ‘no longer a professional degree’? Tell that to the nurses who kept this country alive while half of Washington was playing political cosplay.
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They seem to never have planned to obey the ceasefire.
Live updates on Israel's genocide of the Palestinians.
33 people, mostly women and children, have been killed today by the IDF.
Israel admits that they were deliberately violating the ceasefire by claiming they were attacking Hamas.
The ceasefire is meaningless if not enforced.
#Gaza #Palestine
33 people, mostly women and children, have been killed today by the IDF.
Israel admits that they were deliberately violating the ceasefire by claiming they were attacking Hamas.
The ceasefire is meaningless if not enforced.
#Gaza #Palestine
Deadly day as Israel launches new assault during Gaza truce
More than 300 people in Gaza have been killed by Israel since the ceasefire with Hamas began on October 10.
www.aljazeera.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:31 PM
They seem to never have planned to obey the ceasefire.
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Recorded just a few months after police killed George Floyd and then brutally reacted to protests, 73 videos worn by 45 Minneapolis Police officers showcase three dozen hours of officer interactions and tactic discussions while illustrating MPD’s antagonistic relationship with the community.
🚨🚨 NEW: Body Cameras Show How Police Acted During Minneapolis’ Largest Mass Arrest
Unicorn Riot is releasing the footage of 73 Minneapolis Police videos from the arrest of over 646 people the night after the 2020 elections.
View the story, videos, & a curated media guide at our website. 🧵
Unicorn Riot is releasing the footage of 73 Minneapolis Police videos from the arrest of over 646 people the night after the 2020 elections.
View the story, videos, & a curated media guide at our website. 🧵
November 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Recorded just a few months after police killed George Floyd and then brutally reacted to protests, 73 videos worn by 45 Minneapolis Police officers showcase three dozen hours of officer interactions and tactic discussions while illustrating MPD’s antagonistic relationship with the community.
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The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
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EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.
Wyden Presses for Investigation Into JPMorgan Chase and Epstein
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EPSTEIN BOMBSHELL: my staff is releasing a new report showing JPMorgan Chase executives – all the way to the top – enabled Epstein's sex trafficking operation. You're going to want to read this.