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End of the Road Homer

@endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social
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Independent activist for the environment and democracy for the Kachemak Bay region and beyond!

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Alaska Public Media @alaskapublic.org · 08/10/2026
A new study reveals that 37% of households in our state aren’t earning enough to cover essential expenses like housing, food, childcare and healthcare. That’s dramatically more than the number of households below the federal poverty line. Listen to this weeks Alaska Economic Report below:
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Almost 40% of Alaska households don’t earn enough to make ends meet, according to new report
That’s dramatically more than the number of households below the federal poverty line.
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KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The top-polling Republican in the Alaska governor’s race has a history of being sued for not paying bills. That’s according to court records and recent reporting on Bernadette Wilson by the Anchorage Daily News. (From @alaskapublic.org)
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Alaska governor hopeful Bernadette Wilson's court record shows lawsuits over unpaid bills
Wilson was the top Republican vote-getter in the August primary, but questions have lingered about her troubled financial history, starting with problems paying a mortgage and, later, her company's…
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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Jim Crow 2.0 is here
YouTube video by Mother Jones
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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We Went to Alaska. The Fishing Crisis Will Shock You
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
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Paving Tundra
The Brooks Range is one of Earth’s largest roadless areas. In 2013, the State of Alaska proposed building a 225-mile industrial access road to facilitate the construction of an open-copper pit mine ne...
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
defendbrooksrange.org/take-action/
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Take Action - Defend Brooke Range
Despite widespread national and Tribal opposition, a House provision is attempting to force the Ambler Road forward. Tell Congress to STOP this threat to Alaska Native communities, waterways and wildl...
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is unacceptable
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Hilcorp to inspect lines near oily sheen in Cook Inlet
The sun shines on Hilcorp’s Spark Platform on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Cook Inlet. (Courtesy photoAlaska Department of Environmental Conservation) By Ashlyn O’Hara KDLL  Published Aug. 26…
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
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Homer Independent Press
Telling the stories of the Kenai Peninsula accurately, honestly and with respect
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Yes, it does sound familiar.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Let’s create Ludd clubs in our towns. The summer of Ludd sounds amazing and the amazing documentary and activism is something we should all “borrow” youtu.be/U13ejmKJJnc?...
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Meet The New Rebels Against Big Tech
YouTube video by Blood in the Machine
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Post from The Onion - YouTube
Democratic Socialism: Myth Vs. Fact https://theonion.com/democratic-socialism-myth-vs-fact/
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Casual reminder that the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps” is a cruel hoax designed to convince poor people from all walks of life that the injustices they face are a result of their own actions, rather than an oppressive system rigged against them.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
alaskabeacon.com/2026/01/21/c... Alaska has some great opposition to the weak, do nothing representatives we have now. Dump Nick. Get real representation!
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Commercial fisherman and former schools superintendent will run for U.S. House as independent | Alaska Beacon
Entering the race for Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Bill Hill says he's concerned about billionaires' influence.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
alaskabeacon.com/2026/02/23/f...
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Former Dunleavy recall leader is latest candidate for Alaska governor | Alaska Beacon
Meda DeWitt, who has extensive experience as a community and political organizer, says ‘Alaska needs a mom’ as it confronts major problems.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
alaskapublic.org/news/politic... #Alaska
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Meda DeWitt, traditional healer, announces run for governor
DeWitt is running as an independent. She is the 17th person to announce a campaign for Alaska's top executive office.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
medaforalaska.com !!Meda!!
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Homepage - Meda Dewitt for Alaska
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
youtube.com/shorts/8b22n... This treatment is unacceptable!!
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Most U.S. doctors avoid treating patients with addiction, leaving millions vulnerable
YouTube video by NPR
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Shoshanah in Alaska @shanahstone.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Governor Dunleavy’s AKLNG proposal is ridiculous. 2% S Corporation tax rate which is laughable and it doesn’t apply to AKLNG. So, NO! #TaxSCorporations #TaxTheRich
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
news.wsu.edu/press-releas... “Unlike moose, mule deer and black-tail deer are considered to be natural hosts and typically show minimal to no signs of infection.”
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Parasitic worm likely playing role in decline of moose populations
Moose populations have been dwindling for years across the country due to many factors, but new WSU research has found the impact of the arterial worm has likely been underestimated.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Has anyone investigated moose deer parasite transmission in Idaho? wildlife.org/parasitic-wo...
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Parasitic worms are killing western moose
The sheer size of a moose can be daunting for predators to take down, but little creatures like ticks can be deadly. In some Western states, researchers have found an even smaller threat that may be r...
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Obviously white tailed deer back east are not Sitka BT deer, but before doing this stuff you really ought to research. Next you’ll be wanting to shoot more wolves and bears when the issue is parasites.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
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Deer spread parasites that harm Adirondack moose | Cornell Chronicle
Two types of parasites that often use deer as hosts, but rarely lead to illness in them, are much more problematic in moose, where they can cause many symptoms and be fatal.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Be aware of mixing deer and moose. This has been an issue back east phys.org/news/2025-07...
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Deer can spread parasites that harm Adirondack moose
Wildlife managers have speculated on why New York's moose populations have failed to grow beyond 600 to 800 individuals, while moose numbers in other states are much higher. Now, a new study published...
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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As Trump pushes for a massive $1.5T in defense spending, a few states brace for a windfall | Alaska Beacon
WASHINGTON — Congress is considering a hike of hundreds of billions in dollars in defense spending, which would represent a surge in military funding not seen since World War II.  Whatever the exact l...
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KTOO Public Media @ktoopublicmedia.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Pressure is building on Murkowski, one of the few Republicans willing to break with Trump. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, has already said she’ll vote no. If Murkowski and one more Republican defect, it would kill the Blanche nomination. (From @alaskapublic.org)
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Eyes on Alaska’s Murkowski as confirmation vote nears for Trump attorney general pick
Murkowski’s vote could be pivotal, but she rebuffed all questions about how she’ll vote as a pack of reporters pursued her through the Senate Wednesday.
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Alaska Public Media @alaskapublic.org · 07/08/2026
Ahead of Alaska’s Aug. 18 primary election, four newsrooms teamed up to put together the 2026 Alaska Voter Guide. Use it to read up on and compare the candidates, available at adn.com, alaskapublic.org, ktoo.org and alaskabeacon.com.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
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Today is a sad day for science. #science #doctor
YouTube video by Dr. Zachary Rubin
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Thanks May-Su for saying what most Alaskans say! Nick and Mike take a hike!!
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Game Theory and Degrowth’s Dilemma: Why Embrace Degrowth if Other States and Societies Do Not? | The Simplicity Collective
I've just had a new article published in the Real-World Economics Review. It's called 'Game Theory and the Dilemma of Degrowth: Why Embrace Degrowth if Other States and Societies Do Not?' – freely ava...
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Have you heard of the books Everything Can Collapse and the follow-up Another End of the World is Possible? They are great and somewhat positive about how we can prepare for collapse. We need to build relationships with each other to aide each other rather than be ready to fight each other-short ans
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
In climate psychology they talk of solastalgia which is similar to nostalgia- missing one’s home and family, but means missing a world you once knew or knew was at one time but lost due to climate change etc. I kinda feel like longing is like this-missing something that you maybe can’t even identify
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
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Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis
Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Do you think you’ll include alaska eventually?
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
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Empire of Grunge
How William Boeing Made Kurt Cobain
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Erin aka Bippy in Alaska @itsbippy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
A lot of people who worked and paid into Medicare their whole lives are about to lose it entirely. Dan Sullivan and Nick Begich voted yes. Mike Johnson's already talking about round two in 2027. This isn't fiscal responsibility — it's a plan. 🚨 #RepublicanMedicareCuts
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Erin aka Bippy in Alaska @itsbippy.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Well Elon is going to target Alaska... He has no idea about how Alaskans feel about outsiders trying to influence our elections. This is going to boomerang BIGLY. Plus, I can reuse all my Elon memes and signs! They all still work.
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bitterntwisted.bsky.social @bitterntwisted.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
There are thresholds. Once you're past the "live comfortably" one, then what? www.transformatise.com/2026/08/degr...
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Degrowth Economy: The Radical Case for a Post-Growth Future
Chasing wealth hasn't made us happier. Discover the degrowth economy — the radical case for a post-growth future built on wellbeing.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I would love one. Where might I get one?
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Christine Johnson @christinkallama.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
An unexpected delight in the first pages of @devintoshea.bsky.social's _The Veiled Prophet: Secret Societies, White Supremacy and the Struggle for St. Louis_ -- seeing the words of my late colleague Henry Berger, quoted from _St. Louis and Empire_. 📚 www.haymarketbooks.org/books/2770-t...
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The Veiled Prophet
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Me too. Bring us home some! Ha ha
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
I took action with Indivisible. Will you join me? Use this link to sign up: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
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Hands Off Our Vote in 2026! · Indivisible
**We know that Trump and his Big Lie cronies are plotting to do everything they can to undermine our elections in 2026.** Whether it’s trying to end mail-in voting, targeting registration programs, bl...
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Charlie Radclyffe @charlierad.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Enjoying this book by @robintransition.bsky.social His deep dive into the concept of “longing” really got me thinking about desire, hope, fear and love A 🧵 of rambling thoughts #HTFILWTF
Book cover. Red spiral staircase weaving up through rainforest.
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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Alaska GOP Pushes 800-Mile Gas Terminal and Pipeline That Could Decimate Climate truthout.org/articles/ala...
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Alaska GOP Pushes 800-Mile Gas Terminal and Pipeline That Could Decimate Climate
Republicans in Alaska want tax breaks for a Trump-backed megaproject that Indigenous activists oppose.
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Vote the real candidate for the people Mary Peltola youtube.com/shorts/yS1ri...
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Thank you for the warm welcome, Chevak!
YouTube video by Mary Peltola
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Jamieson died and hopefully his death will prove the law enforcement cannot control their emotions. They do not know that other ways are possible. Please learn nonviolent effective skills
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Undo force on people or pet people is so out of control. Having recently witnessed AK trooper violence I am awakened to the fact that we cannot stay quiet. So sorry Marie… youtu.be/rqEx3W5wHgk?... Please watch this.
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Cops Killed A Doodle Wearing a Shirt
YouTube video by WeRateDogs
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James Brooks Cascade @alaska.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
On Friday in the Alaska House, there were five votes against the gas pipeline tax bill. Two of those legislators, @repsarahannan.bsky.social and @repmina.bsky.social, said they voted against it because that’s what their constituents asked. #akleg
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End of the Road Homer @endoftheroadhomer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
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In a state as vast and remote as Alaska, every community depends on public media and broadcasting.
YouTube video by Mary Peltola
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