Region-Five
@region-five.bsky.social
Quasi Federal Employee.
I now identity as a profanity laced problem.
I now identity as a profanity laced problem.
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Two babies have died from whooping cough in Kentucky. Neither they nor their parents had been vaccinated.
The current whooping cough outbreak in the U.S. hasn’t grabbed the media spotlight as much as measles has, but it’s important to update your vaccination if you’re going to be around babies.
The current whooping cough outbreak in the U.S. hasn’t grabbed the media spotlight as much as measles has, but it’s important to update your vaccination if you’re going to be around babies.
June 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Two babies have died from whooping cough in Kentucky. Neither they nor their parents had been vaccinated.
The current whooping cough outbreak in the U.S. hasn’t grabbed the media spotlight as much as measles has, but it’s important to update your vaccination if you’re going to be around babies.
The current whooping cough outbreak in the U.S. hasn’t grabbed the media spotlight as much as measles has, but it’s important to update your vaccination if you’re going to be around babies.
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When @bradtakei.bsky.social and I first got together, we never imagined we’d one day celebrate Pride openly, let alone post about it on the internet. But here we are, joy and all. Happy Pride, everyone! Let’s keep showing up, speaking out, and marching forward (glitter optional, but encouraged). 🌈✨
June 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When @bradtakei.bsky.social and I first got together, we never imagined we’d one day celebrate Pride openly, let alone post about it on the internet. But here we are, joy and all. Happy Pride, everyone! Let’s keep showing up, speaking out, and marching forward (glitter optional, but encouraged). 🌈✨
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Earlier, I made a post about the effects of federal cuts to NOAA/NWS & took a lot of heat for it.
Out of an abundance of caution, I deleted the post.
And yet here we are - watching this meteorologist confirming what I said:
Out of an abundance of caution, I deleted the post.
And yet here we are - watching this meteorologist confirming what I said:
Cuts have consequences, illustrated. As seen on TV 📺
June 3, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Earlier, I made a post about the effects of federal cuts to NOAA/NWS & took a lot of heat for it.
Out of an abundance of caution, I deleted the post.
And yet here we are - watching this meteorologist confirming what I said:
Out of an abundance of caution, I deleted the post.
And yet here we are - watching this meteorologist confirming what I said:
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Donald Trump sued me for racketeering, I won and did not back down.
Donald Trump tried to have me investigated, I did not back down.
Donald Trump named me in executive orders, I did not back down.
If your lawyers are so afraid that they are cutting deals with Trump, you have the wrong lawyers.
Donald Trump tried to have me investigated, I did not back down.
Donald Trump named me in executive orders, I did not back down.
If your lawyers are so afraid that they are cutting deals with Trump, you have the wrong lawyers.
June 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Donald Trump sued me for racketeering, I won and did not back down.
Donald Trump tried to have me investigated, I did not back down.
Donald Trump named me in executive orders, I did not back down.
If your lawyers are so afraid that they are cutting deals with Trump, you have the wrong lawyers.
Donald Trump tried to have me investigated, I did not back down.
Donald Trump named me in executive orders, I did not back down.
If your lawyers are so afraid that they are cutting deals with Trump, you have the wrong lawyers.
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Repost if you agree
May 31, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Repost if you agree
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This is what a Cold Air Front looks like from Space
May 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
This is what a Cold Air Front looks like from Space
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TGIF, folks!
And by TGIF, we mean TACO's Government Is Fraudulent.
And by TGIF, we mean TACO's Government Is Fraudulent.
May 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
TGIF, folks!
And by TGIF, we mean TACO's Government Is Fraudulent.
And by TGIF, we mean TACO's Government Is Fraudulent.
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Joining USFS in 1937, Arnold Bolle went on to be “Dean of the Western Forests.”
His focus on people’s cultural amenity values led him to reject business commodity values of clear cutting.
His 1971 “Bolle Report” critical of extractive forestry was deemed heretical.
But he was right.
#AltCitizen
His focus on people’s cultural amenity values led him to reject business commodity values of clear cutting.
His 1971 “Bolle Report” critical of extractive forestry was deemed heretical.
But he was right.
#AltCitizen
May 28, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Joining USFS in 1937, Arnold Bolle went on to be “Dean of the Western Forests.”
His focus on people’s cultural amenity values led him to reject business commodity values of clear cutting.
His 1971 “Bolle Report” critical of extractive forestry was deemed heretical.
But he was right.
#AltCitizen
His focus on people’s cultural amenity values led him to reject business commodity values of clear cutting.
His 1971 “Bolle Report” critical of extractive forestry was deemed heretical.
But he was right.
#AltCitizen
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A student said to me at an event today, ‘I’d love to speak out and say stuff but I can’t because I’m on a visa.’
What has happened to America?
Trump and Rubio and MAGA have killed free speech and the First Amendment in this country.
What has happened to America?
Trump and Rubio and MAGA have killed free speech and the First Amendment in this country.
May 28, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A student said to me at an event today, ‘I’d love to speak out and say stuff but I can’t because I’m on a visa.’
What has happened to America?
Trump and Rubio and MAGA have killed free speech and the First Amendment in this country.
What has happened to America?
Trump and Rubio and MAGA have killed free speech and the First Amendment in this country.
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He called NEJM, JAMA & The Lancet “corrupt.” Why? Because they don’t publish what he wants. His solution? Force NIH scientists to publish in new, in-house journals—controlled by the administration.
This is how independent science becomes state science.
This is how independent science becomes state science.
May 28, 2025 at 2:35 AM
He called NEJM, JAMA & The Lancet “corrupt.” Why? Because they don’t publish what he wants. His solution? Force NIH scientists to publish in new, in-house journals—controlled by the administration.
This is how independent science becomes state science.
This is how independent science becomes state science.
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We have some news to share with you. 🥄
Today we took legal action to challenge our termination, filing an appeal with the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. We did this because we believe the elimination of 18F violated safeguards that exist to protect a nonpartisan civil service.
Today we took legal action to challenge our termination, filing an appeal with the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. We did this because we believe the elimination of 18F violated safeguards that exist to protect a nonpartisan civil service.
18F files legal challenge
A statement about 18F’s appeal filed with the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board.
18f.org
May 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We have some news to share with you. 🥄
Today we took legal action to challenge our termination, filing an appeal with the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. We did this because we believe the elimination of 18F violated safeguards that exist to protect a nonpartisan civil service.
Today we took legal action to challenge our termination, filing an appeal with the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board. We did this because we believe the elimination of 18F violated safeguards that exist to protect a nonpartisan civil service.
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This bill isn’t about budgets. It’s about obliterating democracy. If it passes, Trump gets the power to override Congress, erase agencies, and rule without constraint. No checks, no indictments—no more elections. This is how dictatorships are born, wrapped in a flag and signed with a pen.
May 26, 2025 at 10:53 PM
This bill isn’t about budgets. It’s about obliterating democracy. If it passes, Trump gets the power to override Congress, erase agencies, and rule without constraint. No checks, no indictments—no more elections. This is how dictatorships are born, wrapped in a flag and signed with a pen.
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May 18, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Theodore Roosevelt used his bully pulpit to set aside 240 million acres of public land as national parks, forests, monuments, and wildlife refuges to conserve “for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.”
Prior, only robber barons, Kings & gentry held vast lands.
#AltCitizen
#AllOfUs
Prior, only robber barons, Kings & gentry held vast lands.
#AltCitizen
#AllOfUs
May 17, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Theodore Roosevelt used his bully pulpit to set aside 240 million acres of public land as national parks, forests, monuments, and wildlife refuges to conserve “for the benefit and enjoyment of the people.”
Prior, only robber barons, Kings & gentry held vast lands.
#AltCitizen
#AllOfUs
Prior, only robber barons, Kings & gentry held vast lands.
#AltCitizen
#AllOfUs
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Let’s send 1,000 letters to Congress over the next few hours, telling them to stop Trump’s authoritarian and wasteful military parade.
Send your letters here:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Send your letters here:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell Congress: Stop Trump's wasteful and authoritarian birthday military parade
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
May 18, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Let’s send 1,000 letters to Congress over the next few hours, telling them to stop Trump’s authoritarian and wasteful military parade.
Send your letters here:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Send your letters here:
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
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For over half a century, the National Weather Service has operated 24/7. But after the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency pushed to shrink the federal workforce, that’s no longer possible in parts of the country.
May 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
For over half a century, the National Weather Service has operated 24/7. But after the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency pushed to shrink the federal workforce, that’s no longer possible in parts of the country.
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When they accidentally tell the truth... (Pt. 2)
(also try to avoid swimming in sewage)
(also try to avoid swimming in sewage)
May 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
When they accidentally tell the truth... (Pt. 2)
(also try to avoid swimming in sewage)
(also try to avoid swimming in sewage)
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“SN 1993J: a supernova explosion in progress captured by the Hubble ST.”
May 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
“SN 1993J: a supernova explosion in progress captured by the Hubble ST.”
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Prices are rising nationwide and Trump’s gaslighting everyone about why. His tariffs and failed policies are driving costs up. He’s spent $200 billion more in his first 100 days than the same period last year, delivering less to Americans at a greater cost.
May 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Prices are rising nationwide and Trump’s gaslighting everyone about why. His tariffs and failed policies are driving costs up. He’s spent $200 billion more in his first 100 days than the same period last year, delivering less to Americans at a greater cost.
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The reproductive health clinic in California that was just bombed provides services such as IVF, IUI, and LGBTQ+ family planning.
Dr. Maher Abdallah, a highly-qualified physician, appears to run the clinic.
It is not yet clear who the person is who died in the bombing.
arcbabies.com
Dr. Maher Abdallah, a highly-qualified physician, appears to run the clinic.
It is not yet clear who the person is who died in the bombing.
arcbabies.com
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arcbabies.com
May 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The reproductive health clinic in California that was just bombed provides services such as IVF, IUI, and LGBTQ+ family planning.
Dr. Maher Abdallah, a highly-qualified physician, appears to run the clinic.
It is not yet clear who the person is who died in the bombing.
arcbabies.com
Dr. Maher Abdallah, a highly-qualified physician, appears to run the clinic.
It is not yet clear who the person is who died in the bombing.
arcbabies.com
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When will voters ever learn that the GOP is not the fiscally responsible party?
May 16, 2025 at 10:52 PM
When will voters ever learn that the GOP is not the fiscally responsible party?
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This is so important. Please read!!!!
I knew a Holocaust survivor who talked about the importance of notetaking under authoritarianism, to track what normal was and how it shifted. Here's that 🧵 with respect to disability, itself a canary in the fascist coal mine: www.disability-rights-watch.com/2025/02/09/w...
Week 1: What Happened? - Disability Rights Watch
Things are happening quickly. We'll include a weekly round up of disability-related concerns, events, and polices on this site. Removal of the "Accessibility" page, and all ASL content from the White ...
www.disability-rights-watch.com
May 17, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is so important. Please read!!!!
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Medicaid work requirements don’t hold corporations accountable—they punish low-wage workers. It’s upside-down policy.
❌ They stigmatize people trying to survive
✔️ While protecting corporate bottom lines
Let’s call it what it is: corporate welfare, plain and simple.
❌ They stigmatize people trying to survive
✔️ While protecting corporate bottom lines
Let’s call it what it is: corporate welfare, plain and simple.
May 16, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Medicaid work requirements don’t hold corporations accountable—they punish low-wage workers. It’s upside-down policy.
❌ They stigmatize people trying to survive
✔️ While protecting corporate bottom lines
Let’s call it what it is: corporate welfare, plain and simple.
❌ They stigmatize people trying to survive
✔️ While protecting corporate bottom lines
Let’s call it what it is: corporate welfare, plain and simple.