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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Someone who taught me so much died last year. Today I was listening to a panel discuss how to navigate social media and children's mental health and I looked down at this bag and thought of her. Loss doesn't have a timeline. Take care of yourself folks.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

What's the name of a teacher 📚 🎓 ✏️ who deeply influenced the person you are today? I'll go first: André - my jr/sr high math teacher. He knew we could do great things, so he just kept expecting us to do them. I was in college algebra in 11th grade earning credits before I even knew what hit me!

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I needed to recharge. So I'm here with my niece & nephew. Being an elected official is challenging, and I am here for it because kids like my sister's and her wife's deserve a better America. Rest is resistance. Recharge. Connect. Love. You'll be happier and do better, I promise.

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The Mouthy Renegade Writer @mouthyrenegade.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

No shit, 100% agree here.

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 13/09/2026

Look, intellectually I understand there are situations that call for unsalted butter instead of salted butter, but emotionally there is never a time I want to be in one of those situations.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

No one tells you that your personal life will cease to exist. That national holidays, religious observances, and birthdays will be sacrificed for work. Some say it is part time and others demand you do it all for free. I love the work and I thank everyday my spouse chooses this sacrifice with me.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I love it when an outfit comes together. (The pipes behind me are headed to the Don Young Port of Alaska).

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I am currently rewatching all the Terminator movies now that I realize they weren't fiction, they were foretelling today. #AI #DataCenters #RealTimeCrimeCenter #Flock

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

One of the coolest things my parents did was give me a sister. Happy Birthday Liana.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The Dept of Revenue has affirmed the state received enough oil revenue to pay in full the one-time distribution of $115 million to Alaska's public schools And starting in FY28, the state will pay for our schools energy costs. That's what coalition leadership looks like. #akleg

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Task Force on Education Funding has wrapped up its school site visits. The draft report will be out soon. Our last visit was magical and my deepest gratitude to the families, teachers, administrators who make LKSD hum... Still I am contractually obligated to say: Go Nanooks!

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

This week the Task Force on Education Funding visited LKSD school sites. Beyond the deep and overwhelming feeling of homesickness I felt on that first whiff of tundra tea, it has been an informative opportunity for myself and many of my colleagues (we brought Rs and Ds). Thank you Alaska.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

This. This is an incredible legacy.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Wish me luck. Tomorrow I wake at 6 to bake my sourdough loaf after its 16 hours of cold proofing. I have timed it to arrive at the AK State Fair in Palmer with about an hour left of resting before peak deliciousness. I am going for a blue ribbon, but will settle for Honorable Mention.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

$40 trillion in debt...up from $20 trillion from when Trump first assumed office. That represents over 30% of the world's GDP by the way. And what do we have to show for it??? $21.46 a gal in Shugnak. Lew tells me it is $7.46 in Nome...

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I'm workshopping dissertation titles... "Let all kids play with (Ulu) Knives: Indigenizing Education Through Teacher Training" Or perhaps.. "Well prepared teachers produce educated and kind kids who play well with others and understand the value of protecting our wild spaces" Perhaps too long?

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

😍😍😍 To all the spouses/partners/family members/chosen family/friends of candidates today. Thank you for supporting us, but more importantly, thank you for putting up with the shirts we make you wear.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I met Tom when I was 14. Some called it the “youth problem," but Tom walked into the room, sat down, and asked us what should be done. Tom showed his ability to lead by listening, showing compassion, and advocating for community empowerment. Tomorrow, I'm voting @tombegichforalaska.bsky.social

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Boss Bitch (n). A confident, successful, INDEPENDENT woman who speaks her mind and stands up for what she believes in. She keeps it real with everyone, sets boundaries and isn’t afraid to go after what she wants. She is unique, courageous and fierce. Her dreams are big, but her ambition is bigger.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

According to DOT data, the most dangerous corridor in Anchorage is Gambell/Ingra; but, what is noticeably absent from local & state transportation plans? Fairview Bypass. It's gut wrenching to see this boondoggle added back in at the sacrifice of decades long road safety projects.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

PhD advice that is proving to be ridiculously helpful: Set aside at 2 hours everyday to write with no interruptions. It is achievable, enough time to dig into a section or write an annotated bibliography for a reference...and once the buzzer sounds, you feel a deep sense of accomplishment.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

After revelations about Palantir going on a Democratic consultants hiring spree, I strongly recommend everyone educate themselves about what these surveillance tools do and are capable of...

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Weaponizing equity movements like DEI, affirmative action, inclusive sports access, environmental justice...was never about fairness. #WakeUp www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

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US push to defund ‘DEI bike lanes’ will make roads less safe, advocates say

Trump administration boasts of cutting $1.73bn already allocated for cycling improvements to city streets

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Excellent reason to vote no on ballot measure 2. Without dark money disclosures, Alaskans will never know who is attempting to buy your vote.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This just is another installment of the "trust us, this will make life more affordable" rhetoric coming from this federal administration. 🤮🤮🤮 apnews.com/article/medi...

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The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

5 for 5 of my amendments/resolutions @ncslorg.bsky.social were just adopted! ✅ Flexible $$ for kids experiencing housing insecurity ✅ Inflation adjusted Perkins V, Special Education, and Infant Learning dollars for states ✅ Better alignment of state and federal aid for higher education. #NCSL

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 29/07/2026

The U.S. is down 75,000 manufacturing jobs since January 2025. Plus: the trade deficit, AI insurance, and mortgage rate acceptance. Today on Marketplace.

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No, Trump's tariffs haven't reshored manufacturing jobs

The U.S. is down 75,000 manufacturing jobs since January 2025. Plus: the trade deficit, AI insurance, mortgage rate acceptance, and an upcoming Fed presser.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Sounds about right...vote No on 2. www.adn.com/politics/202...

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Now those are some special session topics I can get behind.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Working for Alaska at every level with @alaskascott.bsky.social by passing policy on education from PreK to UA! #NCSL @ncslorg.bsky.social #NCSLSummit

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Morning #Alaska Encouraging you to make good choices today! #vote

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Confirm your voter registration status online at myvoterportal.alaska.gov You can also request a no-reason absentee ballot at www.elections.alaska.gov/absentee-and... And don't forget! This August 18 campaign finance limits is on the Primary Ballot! #alaska #vote #akleg

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Voter Information Lookup - Division of Elections

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Of course they'd rescind this rule...kinda hard to build a mass detention center in Florida swap land teaming with biodiversity if federal law says you can't... www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

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Trump rule says habitat destruction does not harm endangered species

A new rule rescinds the definition of what it means to “harm” a plant or animal under the Endangered Species Act and could lead to more habitat destruction.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Does anyone know of reporting or research done that investigates the relationship between the billions of dollars cut from the Inflation Reduction Act, including the cancellation of tax credits, and annualized inflation?

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

All the advice for us perimenopausal and menopausal women centers around protein and fiber... OMG what if this all is a deep state plot driven by Big Chia Seed?!?!??

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

WHERE YOU AT ALASKA? Let's go people. Workforce Pell, PSFL, Stafford Loans...and so much more are right at our kiddo's fingertips.

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Löki Gale Tobin @lgtobin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Organizing the annual Fairview Neighborhood Block Party is the highlight of my year. While this one was a bit wet, the toons were rocking, the food trucks delicious, and the community vendors informative. I can't wait for next year.

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