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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

As primary season continues, some Democrats claim the party needs to "move to the center" to win in November. Hogwash. Democrats can't repeat the same failed playbook of the last 50 years. It's time for them to grow a spine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQzG_TrhyrY

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The Failures of “Centrism”

By moving to the so-called “center,” Democrats have failed to fight the forces that led us to Donald Trump: widening ine

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Heard Island Government @heardislandgov.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Photo of the 3rd Rotary Aviation “Flightless-No-More” Squakdron, taking a much needed Code Yellow (pee break).

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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Many of y’all asked how you can support and donate to our female athletes and the celebrations,,, so I created a Go Fund Me. I’m hopeful this can have an impact beyond the weekend and help those that represent the best of the US gofund.me/140322128

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Donate to Support She Got Game: Celebrate Female Athletes, organized by Flavor Flav

Flavor Flav, the legendary rapper and Hollywood personality, has long been… Flavor Flav needs your support for Support She Got Game: Celebrate Female Athletes

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Anat Shenker-Osorio @anatosaurus.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

In competitive authoritarianism (US right now) there's often a "loyal opposition" that's essential to the regime. They are so wedded to "decorum," they go along with rites & rituals that help regime prop up veneer of normalcy, undermining clear view of regimes actions & aims.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I spent my childhood inside of American concentration camps. I know one when I see one. And that is what ICE is building.

Screenshot of a CNN segment shared by Acyn. A split-screen shows commentator Lydia Moynihan on the left and Kevin O’Leary on the right during a heated exchange. The chyron reads, “Obama: Dems need to avoid scolding and ‘virtue-signaling.’” The post quotes O’Leary referencing China and concentration camps, and McGowan responding about West Virginia.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

There is no way Senate Dems should vote for DHS funding while Republicans are threatening to nationalize elections and Trump is threatening to do it by executive order. ICE reforms are no longer enough. Their authoritarianism must be fought with every legislative lever available.

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Senator Bernie Sanders @sanders.senate.gov · 05/02/2026

If Jeff Bezos could afford to spend $75 million on the Melania movie & $500 million for a yacht to sail off to his $55 million wedding to give his wife a $5 million ring, please don't tell me he needed to fire one-third of the Washington Post staff. Democracy dies in oligarchy.

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Popehat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Look, if you had a party scheduled at your house, and the pipes broke and the floor was covered in raw sewage, you’d tell your friends not to come over. In that spirit: world, skip the World Cup until we get this sewage worked out. And don’t be too sure about the Olympics.

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Auschwitz Memorial @auschwitzmemorial.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Auschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers. This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.

A bird's-eye view of a former Auschwitz II-Birkenau camp showing a wide dirt pathway flanked by parallel rows of barbed-wire fences. Groups of visitors walk along the path, surrounded by the remnants of brick structures and barracks, now reduced to foundations. Green grass contrasts with the somber history of the site, as the path leads toward a guard tower in the distance.

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Katie Mack @astrokatie.com · 25/01/2026

A reminder to the news media: “conflicting accounts” is what you say BEFORE the incontrovertible video evidence appears. After that, your job is to ask why one side is lying, not to repeat the lie and pretend no one knows the truth.

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Art class should never stop being a thing. Like if right after lunch we all got to go down to the basement for an hour, throw on a smock, and make collages out of old magazines while somebody's eccentric, slightly witchy aunt tells us how great we're doing, I feel like we'd all be in a better place.

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Brittlestar @brittlestar.com · 03/04/2025

The Prime Minister of the Heard / McDonald Islands Speaks on Trump’s Tariffs

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Phil PlAIt @philplait.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Dang. This is how it's done.

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 01/03/2025

Honestly, I’m kind of liking the smaller size for a quick sketch, feels less intimidating for a beginner. Too cold for me to venture out today, but good excuse to practice with some vacation photos of somewhere warm. #watercolor #artyear

Watercolor sketch of a tropical scene in a pocket palette with a pen and water brush to the side

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 01/03/2025

It finally came! Ordered this pocket #watercolor palette from bluestarcraftmx on Etsy awhile back to have an all in one tiny kit for #urbansketching and it got here earlier this week. Filled it with some of my favorite colors and today seems perfect for a test run. After it stops snowing.

Pocket watercolor palette in a leather cover with 12 colors, mixing areas, and business card sized paper.

Closed pocket watercolor palette in a leather cover

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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

“Elon Musk Has Plunged America Into a Constitutional Crisis. He Must Be Stopped.” Powerful and much-needed appraisal from Will Stancil of the meaning of, and fallout from, this weekend’s takeover of the Treasury and USAID by Musk and his minions.

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Elon Musk Has Plunged America Into a Constitutional Crisis. He Must Be Stopped.

The world’s richest man, unelected and unvetted, has taken physical control of US government departments, funding, and secrets.

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 25/01/2025

I love the feeling of solitude in more remote places. Even with others around you can forget about everything and just enjoy the peace of nature and forgetting the rest of the world exists temporarily. One of our guides checking for crevasses ahead of us in #Antarctica #photography

Photo of a woman in a red jacket walking up the side of a snow covered mountain against an overcast sky in Antarctica

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 21/01/2025

Zodiac rides will always be one of my favorite parts of #Antarctica trips. Sure, I’ll say that about every part of them, but it still counts, right?

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 19/01/2025

First evening we saw land in #Antarctica everyone was up on the top deck watching the sun slowly set, or at least come close! Most of the trip was cloudy, but this was a remarkable way to spend the first evening after the Drake Passage. #photography #landscape

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Snow covered mountains with pink light from a sunset and fog in front of it

Sunset in Antarctica with pastel oranges, blues, and pinks

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 19/01/2025

Spending a lot of today deleting news apps and social media to protect my mental health. Going to keep Bluesky and focus more on creating than consumption this year. Minimal #landscape from #antarctica #photography

Black and white minimal landscape in Antarctica with a snow covered hill and a black section of rocks against a overcast sky

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 28/12/2024

Back in Ushuaia after my second trip to Antarctica. Much to reflect on, this was a completely different experience from the first time and my desire to return has not dwindled in the slightest. #photography #antarctica

Two red sheds and a bridge on land in front of a glacier in Antarctica. Almirante Brown Base in Paradise Bay Antarctica

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 18/12/2024

Got the first page of a sketchbook filled out with my view during breakfast, going to try keeping an ongoing journal and sketchbook with travel throughout the year. #watercolor #urbansketching but not really urban!

Watercolor sketch of a building and trees in front of a mountain and glacier

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 18/12/2024

Made it to Ushuaia with a few days to explore this time!

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 29/11/2024

Two of the quick sketches I did on the last vacation while slowly learning how to use watercolors. Two weeks left to practice before heading back to Buenos Aires and Antarctica to add to this sketchbook

Travelers notebook sketchbook with brass clips holding the pages open. The left side is a watercolor sketch of a sunrise over the water headed into Alaska, and the right side is a watercolor sketch of a river in Skagway Alaska seen from the white pass rail

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 27/11/2024

Bald eagle in Alaska, the sun peaked out for just a few seconds to give some fun lighting for one frame.

Environmental backlit photo of a bald eagle perched on the top of a pine tree in Alaska

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 26/11/2024

Packing for a trip always reminds me of the paradox of choice. I know I’m happiest when I pack lightly, whether it’s art supplies, camera gear, or clothes. But every time I struggle with it, I end up wanting to plan for everything. Unrelated note, trying to decide on a single watercolor palette 😅

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 22/11/2024

One of my favorite icebergs with the different textures all around it, the top looking almost like a handle and the bottom like it was carved out of marble. A few moments later the side of it calved off and completely changed the look. #photography #antarctica

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

A lot of folks are giving up in advance. Capitulating before a single skirmish. Well, not this old warrior. I’ve seen much worse from the U.S. government in my day. I’m concerned for our country, but not a bit scared of these miscreants. I’m ready to do my part. Who’s with me?

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Kevin M. Gill @kevinmgill.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Voyage of the Moons This is a video I made in 2018 showing moons Europa and Io out in front of Jupiter then Titan with Saturn. Made with still imagery taken by NASA’s Cassini mission. Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSI/CICLOPS/Kevin M. Gill

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 19/11/2024

Lately I’ve been feeling the urge to spend more time on art with physical media and less on photography. Last trip I took a small sketchbook with me to try some watercolors and think I want to expand on that. 26 days before my next trip, wonder how much practice I can get in for #urbansketching

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 18/11/2024

Everything’s a little draining today, so going to look back through some photos of Alaska and debate on what to do next.

Fall sunset of a boat on a lake in Alaska

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 18/11/2024

Penguins made me happy, they’re like over sugared, trouble making toddlers I’m not responsible for.

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 17/11/2024

Oddly beautiful flight from Cleveland to Seattle the other day. Could use more of this.

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soul nate @mnateshyamalan.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

“bluesky is an echo chamber” everywhere’s an echo chamber i’m going with the one without cybertruck guys

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 16/11/2024

All views are not worthy of respect, just because you can say or do something doesn’t absolve you of the consequences of it. Not pushing back and calling it out normalizes it. Also, penguins.

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 15/11/2024

Will have to figure this place out, but with a month left before I head back, enjoy this picture of Antarctica

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 05/01/2024

Accidentally did a whole series of “lonely penguins” while in Antarctica. Looking forward to culling through everything now that I’m back

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Josh Gates @joshgates.net · 24/11/2023

20 days until I start making my way down to Antarctica for the yearly Christmas getaway. Still hasn’t really hit me that I’m going, which really has me procrastinating on getting ready!

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