Sam
@sambornstein.bsky.social
Living in Alaska. Runs a nonprofit community center. Trying to be a writer.
Secretly blogging at akasks.blogspot.com.
Occasional podcast cohost at open.spotify.com/show/3M6Ufzw2abd2GqiYhWG9Oa
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Secretly blogging at akasks.blogspot.com.
Occasional podcast cohost at open.spotify.com/show/3M6Ufzw2abd2GqiYhWG9Oa
Give me a follow. It's free. You can't beat free!
Why are republicans SO WEIRD?
Yesterday, a Republican tried to give me holy water and Trump perfume because I’m “demonic.”
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
November 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Why are republicans SO WEIRD?
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Did Donald Trump just stupid his way into socialism? @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Did Donald Trump just stupid his way into socialism? @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social
The gop had leverage in the shutdown fight by trying to end snap benefits and literally starve out Americans until the Dems caved. Interestingly, it ended just as private jets were about to be grounded. That's leverage a future progressive POTUS can use in a future fight against the wealthy.
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The gop had leverage in the shutdown fight by trying to end snap benefits and literally starve out Americans until the Dems caved. Interestingly, it ended just as private jets were about to be grounded. That's leverage a future progressive POTUS can use in a future fight against the wealthy.
In more "it's not a good look" news, the cave-in happened just as the rich were about to be inconvenienced.
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At the Last Minute, Government Shutdown Flight Restrictions Came for the Private Jets
As Senate Democrats moved to reopen the government, private jet travel was in jeopardy.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:41 PM
In more "it's not a good look" news, the cave-in happened just as the rich were about to be inconvenienced.
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gizmodo.com/at-the-last-...
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It's just another handout to Big Lego!
Denmark set to ban social media platforms for children under 15 reut.rs/4omwOlM
Denmark set to ban social media platforms for children under 15
Denmark will ban the use of social media for children under the age of 15, the Danish government said on Friday, although parents will be allowed to give dispensation for youngsters down to the age of 13 to access certain platforms.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
It's just another handout to Big Lego!
I mean sure. Where else could you actually do bloodsport for entertainment?
MrBeast Says He's Launching a Theme Park in Saudi Arabia Next Week
MrBeast Says He's Launching a Theme Park in Saudi Arabia Next Week
"I made a game for people that like zip lines," the YouTuber wrote, describing one of the attractions.
gizmodo.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I mean sure. Where else could you actually do bloodsport for entertainment?
These are the kinds of articles that makes me want to start a youtube channel and just rant about all the right wing economic nonsense that's being forced on the younger generation so I feel like someone will listen, because the people talking at you on the TV won't.
“It’s kind of a shocking number."
The median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40 in 2025, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. nyti.ms/4hKc58V
The median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. hit an all-time high of 40 in 2025, according to a report from the National Association of Realtors. nyti.ms/4hKc58V
November 7, 2025 at 2:00 AM
These are the kinds of articles that makes me want to start a youtube channel and just rant about all the right wing economic nonsense that's being forced on the younger generation so I feel like someone will listen, because the people talking at you on the TV won't.
I don't support the filibuster. I haven't in the past and I still don't. I'm happy the Dems are using it to save my healthcare, but I still oppose it. The magats getting rid of it would be a short term gain for them only. They've passed most of their agenda through SCOTUS instead of congress anyway.
Donald Trump wants to get rid of the filibuster.
Did he just accidentally hand Democrats a huge opportunity?
Did he just accidentally hand Democrats a huge opportunity?
November 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
I don't support the filibuster. I haven't in the past and I still don't. I'm happy the Dems are using it to save my healthcare, but I still oppose it. The magats getting rid of it would be a short term gain for them only. They've passed most of their agenda through SCOTUS instead of congress anyway.
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On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On the left, the refurbished Lincoln bathroom. On the right, picture I took in Saddam Hussein's palace in Basra in 2005.
Said the defendant: "Well I wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition."
But really, everyone getting arrested by the police is exactly how they should have expected it to end. I'm a little upset that they called it "of Ni" when it's "Who Say Ni."
But really, everyone getting arrested by the police is exactly how they should have expected it to end. I'm a little upset that they called it "of Ni" when it's "Who Say Ni."
Alaska prosecutors charge Knights of Ni with significant Medicaid fraud, writes @alaska.bsky.social for the @alaskabeacon.com
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Alaska prosecutors charge Knights of Ni with significant Medicaid fraud | Alaska Beacon
Seven felony charges have been filed against a 'Monty Python' named LLC and its owner, alleging more than half a million dollars in fraud.
alaskabeacon.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Said the defendant: "Well I wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition."
But really, everyone getting arrested by the police is exactly how they should have expected it to end. I'm a little upset that they called it "of Ni" when it's "Who Say Ni."
But really, everyone getting arrested by the police is exactly how they should have expected it to end. I'm a little upset that they called it "of Ni" when it's "Who Say Ni."
Wait, so VOD is video on demand, but a vodcast is just a video podcast and not a video on demand podcast? I feel like this needs to be standardized.
October 29, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Wait, so VOD is video on demand, but a vodcast is just a video podcast and not a video on demand podcast? I feel like this needs to be standardized.
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I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
October 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I have been charged in a federal indictment sought by the Department of Justice.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I’m not backing down, and we’re going to win.
A billionaire taking over much of the state's internet sounds bad. Forbes lists him as the 265th richest person in the world. He also requested a waiver to keep the financial documents secret. Is that normal?
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Billionaire seeks controlling interest in GCI, regulatory filings show | Alaska Beacon
John Malone already owns a majority of GCI Liberty’s voting shares, but until now has been limited by agreements that limit his voting power.
alaskabeacon.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A billionaire taking over much of the state's internet sounds bad. Forbes lists him as the 265th richest person in the world. He also requested a waiver to keep the financial documents secret. Is that normal?
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Port Alexander, Alaska #NoKings @indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @50501movement.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social this is half the town! 📸 Pepper Pfiester
October 19, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Port Alexander, Alaska #NoKings @indivisible.org @maddow.msnbc.com @50501movement.bsky.social @altnps.bsky.social this is half the town! 📸 Pepper Pfiester
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THIS is the energy we’ve been waiting for. Credit where credit is due.
"So, Democrats have three words for this: no fucking way. It's literally life or death. We will not let Republicans blow up our health care system."
This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.
This is, hands down, the best comms work Chuck Schumer has done in YEARS. Surprisingly good.
October 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
THIS is the energy we’ve been waiting for. Credit where credit is due.
I was so interested for just a moment
September 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I was so interested for just a moment
I'm concerned that the lesson media companies may take from the Kimmel firing backlash is to focus on advertising-based revenue instead of paid streaming, because that gives them a level of insulation from any attempted boycotts and limits the public's ability to vote with their wallets.
September 24, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I'm concerned that the lesson media companies may take from the Kimmel firing backlash is to focus on advertising-based revenue instead of paid streaming, because that gives them a level of insulation from any attempted boycotts and limits the public's ability to vote with their wallets.
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Didn't have rebel nuns on today's bingo, but it's definitely a much better thing to read than the steady stream of bad stuff.
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Defiant nuns flee Austrian care home for their abandoned convent in the Alps
Sisters Bernadette, Regina and Rita needed a locksmith to get back into their convent, defying Church leaders.
www.bbc.com
September 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Didn't have rebel nuns on today's bingo, but it's definitely a much better thing to read than the steady stream of bad stuff.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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#Juneau Our CBJ elections are coming up quick and if you aren't paying attention, there are some propositions on the ballot that could have substantial impact on city government.
I made a couple little graphics to help visualize it. Feel free to share but also, let me know if you spot an error!
I made a couple little graphics to help visualize it. Feel free to share but also, let me know if you spot an error!
September 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
#Juneau Our CBJ elections are coming up quick and if you aren't paying attention, there are some propositions on the ballot that could have substantial impact on city government.
I made a couple little graphics to help visualize it. Feel free to share but also, let me know if you spot an error!
I made a couple little graphics to help visualize it. Feel free to share but also, let me know if you spot an error!
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Anti-LBGT activist Kelly Lindsey "Nasty" Nash - a bestie of pro-castration school board candidate Alexander Rosales - is spending her time co-signing calls to “eliminate” LGBT Alaskans, while Meta, true to form, looks the other way.
If you’ve ever wondered how extremism festers, here’s Exhibit A.
If you’ve ever wondered how extremism festers, here’s Exhibit A.
August 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Anti-LBGT activist Kelly Lindsey "Nasty" Nash - a bestie of pro-castration school board candidate Alexander Rosales - is spending her time co-signing calls to “eliminate” LGBT Alaskans, while Meta, true to form, looks the other way.
If you’ve ever wondered how extremism festers, here’s Exhibit A.
If you’ve ever wondered how extremism festers, here’s Exhibit A.
I love getting notifications about local events from- checks notes- former Secretary of Labor and Dropout contributor Robert Reich.
The Gold Town Theater in Juneau, Alaska's only art-house cinema, is showing "The Last Class" for 2 more days: 8/18-19. Congrats to @elliotkirschner.bsky.social, @heatherlofthouse.bsky.social, @imcivicaction.bsky.social @abramorama.com on the film being in over 100 theaters in 34 states, DC & Canada.
Finally got the schedule settled for this weekend and next week! Absolutely thrilled to be opening the new Spike Lee/Denzel Washington joint, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST today!
But yes we still have the Robert Reich documentary, THE LAST CLASS, playing as well.
See full schedule below.
But yes we still have the Robert Reich documentary, THE LAST CLASS, playing as well.
See full schedule below.
August 18, 2025 at 3:35 AM
I love getting notifications about local events from- checks notes- former Secretary of Labor and Dropout contributor Robert Reich.
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very serious Alaskan journalism
August 15, 2025 at 4:57 AM
very serious Alaskan journalism