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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 28/09/2026

Early voting is one of our most important tools for defeating election sabotage. Make your plan and spread the word.

Midterms 2026
EARLY VOTING STARTS
AL: N/A
KY: 10/29
ND: VARIES
AK: 10/19
LA: 10/20
OH: 10/6
AZ: 10/7
ME: 10/5
OK: 10/28
AR: 10/19
MD: 10/22
OR: VARIES
CA: 10/5
MA: 10/17
PA: VARIES
CO: 10/19
MI: 10/24
RI: 10/14
CT: 10/19
MN: 9/18
SC: 10/19
DE: 10/22
MS: N/A
SD: 9/18
DC: 10/26
MO: 10/20
TN: 10/14
FL: 10/24
MT: 10/5
TX: 10/19
GA: 10/13
NE: 10/5
UT: VARIES
HI: 10/20
NV: 10/17
VT: 9/19
ID: VARIES
NH: N/A
VA: 9/18
IL: 9/24
NJ: 10/24
WA: 10/16
IA: 10/14
NM: 10/6
WV: 10/21
IN: 10/6
NY: 10/24
WI: 10/20
KS: VARIES
NC: 10/15
WY: 10/6
*check your local elections office for all voting options*

Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 20/09/2026

@norlander.bsky.social Yo Matt! Hope that you are enjoying the Bears weather today! I just flew back from Portland, ME, your neck of the woods, and am at Pete's Pizza on Western ave correcting my constitution with some tavern style love! Enjoy the game!!

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 20/09/2026

Will John Cornyn finally do what's right on his way to corporate boards or just quietly accept cash from the crime family network?

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Katy Huff @katyhuff.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

As I assume all nuclear engineers do, I have a longtime favorite photo of Cherenkov radiation. Its creator, Taryn Simon, has a new, wild show in the Guggenheim. This article about her big project is mind-boggling. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/14/m...

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She Spent Years on a Giant Project About One Man. The Result Is Monumental.

Taryn Simon’s new show at the Guggenheim Museum is an audacious attempt to document the story of modern America through the life of one F.B.I. agent.

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Democrats Abroad Canada @demsabroadcanada.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

You can leave your ballot delivery up to Trump’s USPS cronies… Or you can get your ballot by email and know it’s actually on its way. And return your ballot electronically if your state allows. Your ballot.🗳️ Your choice.👈 votefromabroad.org @demsabroad.bsky.social #VoteFromAbroad #americansabroad

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 31/08/2026

SNL can't write anything funnier than this... not only because their writing is lazy, but because we are living in an alternate government reality right now.

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 26/08/2026

First day of class in Champaign-Urbana at #UIUC. Teaching a startup class and not sure if they will learn more from me than I learn from them, but gonna be a great ride this semester!

Teacher in front of students in a startup class for undergraduate students.

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Noam Ross @noamross.net · 21/08/2026

Three more days to comment on NSF's attempt to smuggle in OMB's already-rejected policies of terminating any grant without cause, gutting civil rights obligations and restricting international collaborations. Submit your comment today! Then call your representatives. 🧪

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 07/08/2026

It you miss old school radio or love Door County, Wisconsin, listen to the Lodge from anywhere: fm1069thelodge.com/listen-live/ Did you know that there's an adult baseball league that's been around for 100 years?

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Door County's Own fm 106.9 the Lodge - Your Connection to Music

Discover Door County’s favorite fm 106.9 the Lodge. Stream music, local entertainment, and information wherever you are. Tune in live or download our app to stay connected.

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 03/08/2026

I really like the vocal expert analysis YouTubers, like The Charismatic Voice. Here's a different one about the classic Eminem song Stan. If anyone knows Shakespeare, it's a Brit. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEGJ...

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The Song that Proves Eminem is the Modern Day Shakespeare

YouTube video by Beth Roars

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 01/08/2026

Have followed his writing for a while, but didn't buy into his vision. Some great tech journalism here.

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Reo Eveleth @reveleth.com · 04/07/2026

You can get one of those sick Cabo Verde warmup shirts with the sharks on it here (thank you to @dianamonkey.bsky.social for telling me this info!) capellisport.com/collections/...

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Men's Cabo Verde 2026 Pre-Match Jersey

Shop the Men's Cabo Verde 2026 Pre-Match Jersey by Capelli Sport. Interlock fabric, CS-DRY technology & abstract shark pattern design. Free US shipping over $99.

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kjcon.bsky.social @kjcon.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This match should be interesting! I'll definitely be watching 👀 🍿😆

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 16/06/2026

@professorgerdes.bsky.social When will the Germans be "sold" some rights to the Ukrainian rare Earth minerals? Another strategic defeat for US if this happens, but why would you "partner" with someone who doesn't support you?

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 13/06/2026

First #NSF project pitch submitted. Likely the start of a long, but fruitful journey.

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 09/06/2026

I was disappointed in 2018 when Rahmbo took Chicago out of the World Cup host city running. Mostly because of the opportunity to see a second WC in the US. However, Rahm was right and here are the receipts. www.nytimes.com/athletic/731...

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The Chicago mayor who said ‘no’ to the World Cup – a dome on Soldier Field was the last straw (Gift Article)

Rahm Emanuel thought the proposed deal left 'Chicago taxpayers as the dumb money at the table'. Eight years on, he hasn't changed his mind

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 08/06/2026

Just spent an hour enlightening my wife about the creative genius of Angine de Poitrine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ssi... She doesn't get it. I'll take the blame for that.

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Angine de Poitrine - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

YouTube video by KEXP

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 05/06/2026

Wrapping up the first of two weeks of the Princeton Introduction to Plasma and Fusion course. suli.pppl.gov/2026/course/ I'm looking forward to the dusty plasma session next week by Eva Kostadinova.

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The heart of our constitutional crisis in one exchange between me and Sec. Mullin. When asked a simple question - if he will obey court orders - he says he will not because some court orders are "politicized". That's not how democracy works. And that's why we are in a crisis.

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Matthew Gertz @mattgertz.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

1. Tear up negotiated nuclear inspections regime with Iran, impose sanctions. 2. Iran enriches uranium. 3. Start war against Iran. 4. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz. 5. Get Iran to give up enriched uranium, reopen strait, and restore inspections regime in exchange for sanctions relief. ???

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WisDems @wisdems.org · 04/05/2026

May the 4th be with you.

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Senseidai2547❌👑 @senseidai.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Cartoonists were on fire this week! 🔥 #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks #TrumpIsACriminal

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 29/04/2026

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog roasts Pete Hegseth, RFK Jr., and Jeanine Pirro at the Correspondents' Dinner a.k.a. Black Tie January 6th

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 21/04/2026

An important inflection point in entrepreneurship at the University of Illinois: Center named for Rick and Gayle Landuyt with strategic "investment" grainger.illinois.edu/news/stories...

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A landmark $20 million commitment expands opportunities for generations of Illinois innovators

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Chris Ingraham @cingraham.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A sowing/reaping for the ages

2025 Politico headline: Trump on Texas redistricting: ‘We are entitled to 5 more seats’

John Gramlich skeet quoting Trump in NYT today: Trump: “I don’t know if you know what gerrymandering is, but it’s not good.”

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 09/04/2026

Second day in a row that there's a daytime power outage in the neighborhood and I'm the only one who has solar and battery here in Austin. Have been in meetings and zoom calls all day and not a blip of a problem. I'm sure that this won't be the last unintended benefit!

Solar power production and usage in a residential setup.

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 29/03/2026

Illini in the Final Four!! LFG!!

University of Illinois Kingfisher carrying a pennant that says Final Four Bound

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 22/03/2026

My friend Ira Harris, VP2EIH, created this video interview of my trip to Anguilla, where I operated as VP2EYO. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O59D...

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🏝️ AUSTIN TO ANGUILLA: The Ultimate 10-Watt DX Adventure! | VP2EYO & VP2EIH 📻

YouTube video by Adventures of Ira Harris - VP2EIH J88IH

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 20/03/2026

Had an awesome QRP POTA activation yesterday! Anguilla AI-0005 - Prickly Pear Marine Park 10 SSB contacts, including Canada, France, Spain and Sweden 12 CW contacts, including Canada, Spain and Chile! Thanks VP2EIH, VP2EKG and VP2EML!!

Rainbow pointing down towards a sailboat in the Caribbean

POTA CW and SSB contacts map. Includes USA, Canada, Spain, France, Sweden and Chile.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Reporter: “If you could say something to Trump, what would it be?” PA voter: “You're a worthless pile of shit.” Reporter: “How many times did you vote for him?” PA voter: “Three times. That was my bad. Apparently I'm an idiot.”

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Ambassador Ken Fairfax (ret) @portlandken.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Just a reminder that in January of this year, Trump and Hegseth decommissioned EVERY US mine sweeper. Yep. Every. Last. One. Evidently they could never imagine a scenario in which the US needed minesweepers. In Trump's America, we are governed by idiots.

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Greg 2W1BUF @bigbernie.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

1/2 Bluesky chums, particularly the IT geeky ones, I need your help. I have a number of military history databases on CDs or DVD ROMs which are protected with Securom, and require the disc to be in my optical drive to run.

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 12/03/2026

I'm all for bailing on something I really want, but am disgusted with the FIFA leadership and obviously one of the host country's chaotic leadership.

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Rick Wilson @therickwilson.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

If Trump wants Zelenskyy’s help against drones, I think JD Vance to have to fly to Kiev, and sit in the Ukrainian equivalent of the Oval Office and say, “Thank you.”

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 15/02/2026

Texas power grid is currently 70% sourced from renewable energy, primarily wind and solar. This is unusually high, but the work done a decade or two ago is paying off today. Ending support for green tech will show up negatively a decade or two from now.

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David Dayen @ddayen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Four dead of heart attacks in The Villages from this show so far

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 08/02/2026

Caught this little gem recently in Austin Texas. Solar eclipse ND filter and some patience.

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 05/02/2026

Interesting move by University of Illinois to buy a building in Chicago instead of building a brand new building. This location is also close to Union Station, where trains originate for travel to Champaign. www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...

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U of I buying Wacker Drive office building for Discovery Partners Institute

The school's board of trustees approved the purchase of 250 S. Wacker Drive for nearly $24 million, lining it up as the future home of the research hub.

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 27/01/2026

My Ham Friend, Ira Harris, worked Winter Field Day from St. Vincent this year. Would love to operate 2H next year from the Islands! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zea...

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HAm Radio Winter Field Day "Caribbean Style" 2026

YouTube video by Adventures of Ira Harris - VP2EIH J88IH

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Thomas Leeper @thosjleeper.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

National media should really be covering the fact thay every major school, museum, and arts institution in the Twin Cities, and hundreds of local businesses are closed tomorrow to protest federal occupation. Nothing like this at this scale has happened anywhere in America anytime in living memory.

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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 22/01/2026

1600 Pennsylvania Ave

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Kate from Kharkiv @kateinkharkiv.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

For the second night in a row, the skies over Ukraine are magnificent.❤️💚

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Santiago Mayer @santiagomayer.com · 19/01/2026

It is preposterous for Donald Trump to say he no longer feels an obligation to peace… Does the FIFA World Cup World Peace award not mean anything anymore?

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 16/01/2026

A great YouTube interview about doing a DXpedition in the Caribbean. Thanks to Ira Harris, J88IH!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=quci...

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J38WG Rikk Grenada DXpedition

YouTube video by Adventures of Ira Harris - VP2EIH J88IH

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Jason Ginsburg @jasonginsburg.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Gotta love Princess Leia. Darth Vader: Where are the plans Leia: Fuck you Grand Moff Tarkin: Where are the rebels Leia: Fuck you Mind Probe Droid: WOM WOM WOM Leia: Fuck you Luke: I'm here to rescue you Leia: Fuck you Han: Let's get out of here Leia: Fuck you #starwars #scifi

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 01/01/2026

Already at 25 points in the CQ DX Marathon 2026 contest. A long way to go, but working 12m this year since we are still in the good part of the solar cycle.

CQ DX Marathon Scoresheet on Jan 1, 2026.

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Craig Vodnik - K5AYO @craigvodnik.com · 30/12/2025

Your daily reminder that you too can fight back against authoritarians by choosing where your dollars go. @Amazon is culturally bad while being incredibly convenient. Makes it difficult to break free.

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