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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 9h

LFG🏀💪🏼 #BALLHALLAH!!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼

Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Holy smokes got to see the #Valkyries advance in the playoffs after a serious nail biter. They found their groove in the 3rd quarter and finished strong. The energy at Chase and around them in general is absolutely incredible to experience. Shout out to Williams’ clutch free throws #Ballhallah #GSV

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Dallas Wings 77 to 73 at Chase Center to advance to the next round of the WNBA playoffs on Friday Oct 2, 2026

Gabby Williams being interviewed after making 2 sets of clutch free throws to seal the win for the Valkyries at Chase Center

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Timeline cleanse with this photo of my cute pup Papaya. A rescue and great joy, found in a cardboard box on the side of the road at a few weeks old along with her 4 siblings. Find the joy and kindness in your life today. We rise together, and rejuvenating keeps us going 🫶🏼💪🏼

A white dog with a brown eye patch and tiny spots lying on a gray dog bed wearing a pink collar

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I went to my first Golden State #Valkyries game tonight. Genuinely got tears in my eyes when first heard the crowd in the packed house ROAR! Basketball was my life growing up. I never thought I’d see the day when the #WNBA is celebrated so fully. I’m hooked! 🏀🫶🏼 #SFBay #Ballhalla

Golden State Valkyries playing at Chase Center in San Francisco, packed house, looking down on the court

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"Let's roll." Todd Beamer's last words before he/fellow passengers stormed the cockpit on #UA93. The honor and integrity in this #9/11Remembrance by @pbsnews.org!! Heather Penney, on her suicide mission orders and the brave people aboard #Flight93 that give her hope. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBw5...

Heather Penney, D.C. National Guard fighter pilot on her orders to use lethal force to stop terrorists on hijacked Flight UA 93 on 9/11. "You have weapons-free flight lead control. Do you understand what I'm asking you to do." The honor and integrity are astounding as she recounts the brave AF passengers on 93 who stormed the cockpit. PBS News Hour.

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

My wife’s cousin’s epic entry at the MN State Fair: MN State Fair, Crop Art, 2nd place in the class that allows painted seeds (the sprinkles) #MidwestProud #AbolishICE

MN State Fair, Crop Art, 2nd place. A framed ice cream cone made entirely out of different types of seeds that says: NO ICE. Above the ice cream (white with colored sprinkles) and Extra Sprinkles below the cone

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

I spent 10 epic days in Copenhagen and on cute AErø to remember there is another way. I fell in love a year ago when I went for a science ed conference. Biking is cultural, canal swimming is community, and kind ppl exude care for “we” not “me.” Holding onto it, the joy, energy, there is another way!

A white bicycle painted on a separated bike road with a "no cars" sign lined with pastel colored buildings

A boy doing a backflip off a high wooden structure at dusk in one of many canal bathing zones throughout the city

Two cardamom buns in a white back from one of the best of many great city bakeries - Juno the Bakery

A blue sign with a white wave pattern for AErø Soap, a cute natural soap factory on the most adorable island

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Fight like hell for each other, democracy, humanity. Also, this gave me goosebumps 🫶🏼💪🏼 #ICEOut

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Love these folks! Thanks @harebrained.bsky.social for the perfect July 4th attire!!

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I haven’t been to the San Francisco #PRIDE parade sooo long. So glad we made it this year. Cool to see who turns out. Sen Alex Padilla in a very cool car, team Pelosi, and so much inclusion and joy! #SFPride #PrideMonth

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

No one is illegal on stolen land. Latino pride migrant power

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

DYKES ON BIKES opening San Francisco #Pride!! Does anyone else do this entry? I love this city!! #SFPride 🫶🏼

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#SCOTUS is the most disgraceful set of lawless criminals this nation has ever seen. 6 evil, power hungry injustices. Cool, let’s turn away humans running for their lives, send back those who escaped terror, side with f-ing MONSANTO. Shame of our 250 yo nation! #DeportTheSupremeCourt

Supreme Court says U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border
By a 6 to 3 vote, the high court ruled that that federal law allows the government to stop asylum seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum.
• Trump can begin deportations of Syrian, Haitian
TPS holders, Supreme Court says
• Supreme Court backs Monsanto in its fight against liability from popular weed killer

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Just here in Santa Cruz, CA to make you feel better about gas prices, wherever you are! So much winning. Most I’ve ever spent in my life. Do I want a receipt? Hard no, I’d like to forget this nightmare ever existed. #StopTrump #NoWar #NeverForget

Gas pump with sign that says: Made in America above it. The insane price of $61.37 for 9.443 gallons of gas, and the question: do you want a receipt? Definitely no.

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Van culture is cool. But yeah, no need for monster truck rally in those parking lots

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Don’t know what I’d do without the ocean during these unconscionable times. Beach walks and finding sea glass with my boys is my therapy. My latest dorky art idea, probably a years worth of therapy in there, what do you think?

Me holding an old clear glass 6.5 oz Coca Cola bottle filled with brown sea glass. Other sea glass seen in the counter behind it.

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Art of the STEAL. Trump has bankrupt every single business he’s ever been handed on a silver platter, why would the United States of America be any different? #ImpeachTrump #SaveHumanity #NoMoreWar

Protest sign from No Kings that says: Art of the STEAL with a picture of a missile $$$ on one side and food, healthcare, science, education, humanity on the other side

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Hate him for FREE btw. Santa Cruz, CA

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Ran into my dear doctor who was my trusted OBGYN/delivered my twins at #NoKings in Santa Cruz, CA. She had the best signs!! She was like I made them and didn’t really realize how on brand they are for what I do. FIGHT LIKE HELL! 💪🏼🫶🏼

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Not to brag but Santa Cruz County has some of the raddest farmers in the nation! These guys made the parade. Support local farmers! #NoKings Santa Cruz, CA

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Great turn out!!! My favorites from #NoKings Santa Cruz, CA. Ok, Art of the STEAL was my sign so I’m biased. And I ran into my OBGYN! This gives me hope! Fight like hell 💪🏼🫶🏼

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

This post from last summer resurfaced just now; the similarities to today are staggering. The Flag is Bleeding, this time w/ alt text. "Faith Ringgold painted her American People Series in the 1960s, an era of profound political conflict and protests for civil rights and against the Vietnam War….”

FAITH RINGGOLD
The American People Series #18: The Flag is Bleeding
"Faith Ringgold painted her American People Series in the 196os, an era of profound political conflict and protests for civil rights and against the Vietnam War. African Americans endured racist violence that brought destruction and death to many Black communities.
Avoiding the commercial techniques of Pop art, Ringgold developed a unique figurative style to explore the experiences of African Americans during this period.
Here, an ambiguous drama unfolds as three figures lock arms behind a prison-like American flag. (This version of the flag, with just 48 stars, was used before Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959.) A Black man holds a knife in one hand and presses his other to his chest to recite the Pledge of Allegiance — or is it to touch a wound? A white man "packs a gun on each hip, ready to draw, Western style," Ringgold has noted.
The woman links her companions, yet their relationships remain unclear.
Blood drips from the flag's stripes, implicating the nation and its citizens in the violence.

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

A stunning view from Russian Hill after meeting up with old roommates from 20 years ago in the North Beach area of San Francisco on a rare warm-enough-to-wear-a-tshirt evening (March 20, 2026)

A view of San Francisco looking down from Russian Hill, the Bay Bridge lit up in the background reflecting over a tranquil SF Bay

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

A consistent through-line with this administration is the staggering lack of dignity and humanity. This photo is on the cover of the Sunday NYT and it stopped me, my bar for trump is so low, but wearing a BASEBALL CAP to witness fallen soldiers who lost their lives in the war YOU started, my god 🥺

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance looked on during the transfer of the remains of six soldiers at Dover Air Force Base on Saturday. Doug Mills/The New York Times

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Joking aside, as a scientist it’s horrific and devastating

Cover of The Lancet:

"The destruction that Kennedy has wrought in 1 year might take generations to repair, and there is little hope for US health and science while he remains at the helm"

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

fwiw your posts are vital to understanding the on-the-ground reality of ICE in Minneapolis and its inspired the nation. We’ve all experienced aspects of this cruel trump world and it makes me feel less alone knowing so many others are fighting, it also provides essential HOPE that we will RISE 🫶🏼💪🏼

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Standing with you in CA! 🤬💔💪🏼💪🏼

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I have 8 yo twins and was explaining ICE protests to them. Setting the “why” aside, I mean WTF, they asked about their classmates, who is a target - all I can say is it’s wrong, cruel, and racist - what borders matter, what skin color/nationalities matter - I wish the regime had to answer to them!

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I grew up in Wisconsin and lived in Minneapolis for a bit, the courage I see is who I know midwesterners to be. Wearing my support by @harebrained.bsky.social - the color and quality really blew me away! Purchase supports Immigration Law Center of Minnesota #AbolishICE

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Proud of my local coffee shop in Santa Cruz, Verve Coffee. Solidarity with Minneapolis and the nation. LET’S GO!!!!! 💪🏼🙌🏼🫶🏼 #IceOut #AbolishICE #NationwideStrike

Sign in door of Verve Coffee in Santa Cruz, CA on Jan 30, 2026 that reads:
CLOSED
Verve will be closed on January 30th in solidarity with the nationwide strike. We believe in dignity, safety, and humanity for all people.

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

This cover image will be in history books. “The federal govt is meant to be the ‘protector’ of last resort…Trump today is using that arrangement to punish political opponents…as un-American an action as any president has ever undertaken and one that threatens the very union of the United States.”

Cover image for Wired magazine. Photograph by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images. Federal agents in militarized gear facing photographer, shooting gas canisters (one captured mid flight) at protesters in plain clothes, backs to photographer, one who is holding an American flag

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Not my pet, a bobcat in the wild in Big Sur last weekend, I feel like I disappointed them….

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Thank you for fighting for what is right!! You all are inspiring the nation and showing us how to fight like hell with dignity. Me and my 8 year old (and his otter stuffy) are standing with you!

My son holding a sign that says “ICE OUT” at a protest in Santa Cruz, CA

Blue garage door with “F*ck ICE spray painted in white in Santa Cruz, CA

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Exactly!! And where do these accurate assessments found all over my town and probably yours fit in?! #RESIST

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Reporting out the sentiment here in Santa Cruz, CA #IceOut #Resist #LetsGoooo!!! 💪🏼🫶🏼

A blue garage door with “F*ck ICE!!” written on it in white paint

My son holding his otter stuffy and a sign that says “ICE OUT” dressed in black in honor of Renee Good at a protest in Santa Cruz CA

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Standing with you all in Santa Cruz, CA and teaching my son what democracy looks like 🫶🏼💪🏼

My son holding a sign that says “ICE Out” along with his otter stuffy, dressed in black to honor Renee Good on January 12, 2026 in Santa Cruz, CA

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

He should also probably stop voting to support funding and expanded power of ICE….receipts are rough. Highlighted in yellow.

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Receipts are rough! Why did you vote to expand the funding/power of ICE @ericswalwell.bsky.social? You’re great at snark talk and snazzy videos but your action are what MATTER. Fellow Californians, remember this when voting for governor, cuz your vote matters too!

Eric Swalwell (D, CA-14), highlighted yellow, on the list of 75 Democrats who voted for ICE funding and extended collaboration. This is the same man in the video above claiming ICE is out of control.

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Genuinely shocked, you’re running for governor of my state, please explain!

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

You know that saying, it’s not like I was born yesterday - unless you are these adorable Opal Legbar chicks!! We welcomed these tiny bundles of pullet joy into our house today, some light in these dark times.

Opal legbar chick in my over-the-moon son’s hand - one day old

One day old Opal Legbar chick with her siblings

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

This beautiful book got no press but I’m a huge fan of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her first book in many years is absolutely stunning! I got to hear her speak and what a brilliant, humorous, thoughtful human 💪🏼🫶🏼

Signed copy of Dream Count, a novel, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2025

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Omg, the legend Octavia Butler KNEW. I read Parable of the Talents right before/during the election. The candidate’s motto: “make America great again.” WRITTEN IN 1998! I often wonder the same, did Stephen Miller read this?! Would be on brand for this admin to steal their ideas from a Black woman

Black hoodie with white text that says: Octavia Butler tried to tell us

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Wait, this is from Epstein in prison to LARRY NASSAR also in prison?!!! What was this the prison pedophile pen pal program?! If this is real……..😡🤬🤬

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Friendly reminder to take a deep breath. Had no idea sorting sea glass from my weekly beach adventures with my boys could possibly be so therapeutic. Look at all the color variations!

Multicolored sea glass (greens, blues, turquoise) sorted into piles on a white counter

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

This is DEVASTATING!! NO! Cutting edge world class climate science. I had the opportunity to learn from them this summer, it was incredible. FIGHT LIKE HELL!

National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

This is absolutely DEVASTATING! I had the opportunity to learn from them this summer. Cutting edge world class climate science. FIGHT LIKE HELL!

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Tammie Visintainer @proftv.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

This is DEVASTATING!! NO! Cutting edge world class climate science. I had the opportunity to learn from them this summer. FIGHT LIKE HELL!

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