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Mat Winkelman

@matwinkelman.bsky.social
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Handyman, veghead, indierock demsoc, prefers dogs over people, regularly suffers from debilitating ennui

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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
An incredible new song and video dropped by some of my favorite musicians Massive Attack and Tom Waits. Spread this far and wide. This is important. Every American NEEDS to see this youtu.be/L-57FrioeuE?...
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Massive Attack / Tom Waits - Boots on the Ground
YouTube video by Massive Attack
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
No Kings III Capitol Hill, Seattle ✊✊🏻✊🏿✊🏼✊🏾✊🏻✊🏽✊🏼
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Saw this old songbook noodle I doodled decades ago looking back at me today. It's like she's visiting me through a looking glass from the past saying "umm... hey guys... are you OK? Like… How and WHY did you elect the orange rapey guy again? Things used to be so cool. Wtf happened?☹️"
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
I guess now is as good as time as any to introduce our little Iranian refugee Phoebe. Her little body was found broken and battered on the streets of Tehran 11 years ago. After recovering from facial reconstruction surgery, she made it all the way to Seattle where we lovingly adopted her 🇮🇷🐕♥️✌️
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Señor Beto @albthere.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Happy International Women's Day.
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a woman in a wonder woman costume is standing next to a car .
Alt: Lynda Carter in a wonder woman costume is standing next to a car slaying the motherfucking patriarchy.
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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
The burning oil refinery in Tehran tonight. This ancient city of 10 million people is being annihilated by the US and Israel. (🎥 BBC Verify)
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Rehashing this classic for the remaining 36%
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Indigenous actress Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake
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‘Northern Exposure’ actor gave ICE agents in Redmond her tribal ID. They called it ‘fake,’ she says
Indigenous actor Elaine Miles of "Northern Exposure" was detained by ICE at a Redmond bus stop. When she showed them her Tribal ID, they told her it was fake.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Some more signage I made...
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Some signage I made
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
Finished making a channel switch for an amp I'm building. On this fourth of July, the day we celebrate independence and freedom, I dub thee Maria. Maria makes my amp LOUD. Be like Maria. Be LOUD. Chinga la Migra!!!
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Classic super villain move... www-cnbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.cnbc...
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Tesla speeds up odometers to avoid warranty repairs, U.S. lawsuit claims
Tesla faces a proposed class action claiming it speeds up odometers on its EVs so they fall out of warranty faster, saving the company from paying repairs.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
The American Taliban is successfully taking us back to the dark ages 19thnews.org/2025/04/save...
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House passes bill that could make it harder for married women to vote
The SAVE Act will require proof of citizenship documentation, a change that could disproportionately impact married women.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
He's not going to leave willingly. We have 3 1/2 years to come up with some kind of contingency plan Trump's election order could jeopardize 'hundreds of thousands' of future mail ballots www.npr.org/2025/04/08/n...
npr.org
Trump's election order could jeopardize 'hundreds of thousands' of future mail ballots
Eighteen states count mail-in ballots that are received after Election Day, but a new order by President Trump challenges the practice.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
If this isn't the last straw…there is no camel www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The US government is effectively kidnapping people for opposing genocide | Moira Donegan
Rumeysa Ozturk, a visa holder, was snatched off the streets by Ice agents and sent to a detention center 1,000 miles away for opposing war crimes in Gaza
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
These men behind bars are not in prison after being charged with crimes. They are "enemy combatants" being detained in a concentration camp. As such, Kristi Noem's crass photo-op using them as props violates the Geneva Convention's prohibition of ‘exposure to public curiosity’ of those captured.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Silver lining of the day: imagine how many Yemeni children won't be blown to smithereens because knotzee idiot Pete Hegseth can't help but trip over his own dick www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
dailykos.com
Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans
www.theatlantic.com/…
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
It's Time to suspend "Thanksgiving dinner table rules"on all public forums from here on forward. Christian Nationalist Fascism is no longer just at our doorstep. It's breaking windows. It's getting in. Get out there and be loud. Vote with your dollars. The Revolution will NOT be televised
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Jen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor... brilliant piece from Dean of my alma mater
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Contributor: Mahmoud Khalil's pro-Palestinian comments are protected speech, not grounds for deportation
I have been outspoken about my concern about increasing antisemitism on campuses. But deporting activists violates the 1st Amendment and does nothing to combat antisemitism.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
American fascism in bloom... truthout.org/video/with-m...
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With Mahmoud Khalil’s Arrest, US Violence Abroad Is Coming Home
“Paying attention to Palestinians will allow you to understand what is coming,” says human rights attorney Noura Erakat.
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 11/03/2025
Americans are suffering under the weight of sky-high housing prices. Today, I’m re-introducing my bill with @warnock.senate.gov and @cleaver.house.gov to build 3 million new homes, bring down rents by 10%, and cut red tape that drives up costs. Congress must act.
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Why housing affordability keeps getting worse
Rising prices and a shortage of affordable homes have driven many folks to rent.
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Randi Mayem Singer @rmayemsinger.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Al Green was escorted out by the sergeant at arms for standing up before Trump ever said a single word. Fascism 101.
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
"Nancy Kerrigan must mend the breach with Tonya Harding--or resign"
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 02/03/2025
Outstanding ‼️
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🎃Autopsy of Ashley Lynch 🔪🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
I owe an apology to all James Bond movies. I mocked them for having completely unrealistic, cartoonish villains that simply weren't believable. 2025 has made it impossible to levy that criticism anymore.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Jeff Bezos will be censoring progressive opinions at the Washington Post. He says so himself today. So ditch the Post and support independent journalism: Zeteo.com/subscribe
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
"Run the government like a business" they say. Be careful what you ask for. There are two businessman run United States now. One, the son of a South African apartheid era emerald mine baron who bought Tesla, ruined it, bought Twitter, ruined it, bought our democracy, ruined it. ...cont...
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CounterPunch @counterpunchmedia.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Elon Musk’s race to become the world’s first trillionaire runs through your Social Security and Medicare.
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Elon Musk's Race to Become the World's First Trillionaire Runs Through Your Social Security and Medicare
The post 2008 financial shock, by necessity, required governments create massive piles of cash to sustain the economy, especially if they were not going to bail out holders of home mortgages. Turning ...
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
This is happening a day trip from my apartment
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
I think it's safe to assume that Kathy Hochul is using the same spine softener as Merrick Garland abc7ny.com/post/hochul-...
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Hochul could meet with Trump in Washington as protests over removing Mayor Adams continue
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to meet with President Donald Trump in Washington on Friday, just days after approval for congestion pricing was revoked.
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Mehdi Hasan @mehdirhasan.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
We live in the dumbest timeline
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
Arresting someone for calling you fascist seems an excellent approach to proving their point.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Massive countrywide protests fighting back against the hundreds of thousands of "doge" layoffs. Second mass direct action Coast to Coast twice in the same week! The movement is growing despite corporate media silence. They can't stop the thunderous sound of boots on the ground ✊🏼
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Our conspicuous consumption is bread and butter for the billionaire class. So, interrupting conspicuous consumption would be their Achilles' heel, right?
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Another Black site brought to you by the GOP. Jesusfuckingchrist. The MAGA neocon secret handshake is the only way to get into the Federalist Society HQ if'n you're wondering
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
President Elon and co-President Trump will be unable to control the wild shitstorm of chaos that they're fix'n to make. The bourgeoisie will drown in the sands of the desert they've created. We are the workers. Without us, they have nothing truthout.org/articles/beh...
truthout.org
Behind Trump Tariffs Is Capital’s Warfare Against the Working Class
Trump’s tariffs will escalate exploitation and desperation of US workers. That’s the point.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
On this Presidents' Day California has the correct response and keen understanding of… Fascism (/ˈfæʃɪzəm/ FASH-iz-əm) is a far-right, authoritarian, and ultranationalist political ideology and movement, characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, forcible suppression of opposition
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Corporate News will not be sharing this with you but it's standing room only in Washington DC today and we the people are clearly stating "hell naw" to the Broligarchy ✊🏼
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Houston today ✊🏼
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Among other things you won't see in the news today, Philadelphia says hard pass on Trump era fascism "Not My President Day" march
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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Maybe I wasn’t clear about this. I wanted more egg and no plane crash, not many plane crash and no egg.
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Boston steps up! "No kings on Presidents' Day!" Woooot!!!
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Mat Winkelman @matwinkelman.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
"The Revolution Will not be televised". While this is true, that doesn't mean it's not happening. Washington state representing it's part in the millions of boots on the ground today railing against trumps fascist regime
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Melanie D’Arrigo @darrigomelanie.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
Tesla paid $0 in federal income tax last year. 2022: $0 2021: $0 2020: $0 2019: $0 2018: $0 Tesla reported $6.7 billion in profit in those years.
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 09/02/2025
Do I have this right? Elon Musk - the guy in charge of preventing wasteful spending - dropped $40M on a Super Bowl ad? We could permanently house 800 homeless veterans for $40M. Or provide five million meals to the hungry. Or replace lead pipes in 8,500 homes.
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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 09/02/2025
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