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I may be only one seabird, but I have a clear conscience, a mind that asks questions and a voice that seeks truth in facts not ideologies. I support people not power.

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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 2h
The consequences of Trumps culture war on DEI and other policies are going to backfire on our military intelligence community. www.montereycountynow.com/news/local_n... County Weekly Newsletter
montereycountynow.com
Defense Language Institute moves to remove perceived DEI language from classrooms.
DLI is removing DEI terms from course materials under Trump's executive orders, sparking concerns over impacts on military intelligence training.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
TOTALLY preventable. Anti-Vaxer’s are murdering folks with ignorance and lies. Science Saves Lives. abcnews.com/Health/penns...
abcnews.com
Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases with 13 new confirmed infections: Officials
At least 13 new measles cases have been confirmed in Pennsylvania, bringing the total so far this year to 903, the state health department said Monday.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Trump’s sycophant talking utter BS with both sides of his lyin’ mouth. Banish free press in the interest of national security yet allow AI to run rogue - “because we have people laws”. abcnews.com/Politics/ag-...
abcnews.com
AG Blanche addresses White House news outlet ban amid litigation, calls access 'a privilege ... not a right'
Attorney General Todd Blanched joined "This Week" Sunday amid ongoing litigation between several media outlets and the administration over access to the White House.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Big Brother IS watching… theintercept.com/2026/09/24/h...
theintercept.com
Flock Wants the Most Detailed Map of Its Surveillance Cameras Taken Offline
A new map shows Flock has more cameras in the U.S. than was previously known. The company wants the map taken down.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Insure a fair mid-term election. Check your Voter Registration today! aaronparnas.substack.com/p/major-frid...
aaronparnas.substack.com
Major Friday Update: Full Throttled Assault on the Midterms, Trump Rolls Back Enforcement of Racial Desegregation, and More
Good evening everyone.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
A quote today that describes the unprecedented untenable situation Americans are facing with Trump as the President of the US. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins said, “The Chinese Communist state media is allowed onto the White House grounds… but we are not.”
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Stephen Miller is a facist evil coward who hides behind Trump. He will not be protected forever. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children
Exclusive: key White House loyalist orchestrating multi-agency effort condemned by critics as cruel and racist
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Not sure which community in CA 1st banned ICE Detention Facilities, but who cares? As long as they are foiling, halting, banning across the entire state. www.mercurynews.com/2026/09/16/s...
mercurynews.com
As ICE crackdown fears rise, San Jose becomes first Bay Area city to halt new private detention facilities
San Mateo County also extended its own ban on new detention facilities for nearly a year.
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🌊🏄BlueWaveSurfer🏄🌊 @bluewavesurfer.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The US is following the same road. Citizens have become prisoners in their own country. Don't let it happen to you.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Well, Converse has SUNK to the lowest of LOW - and to think 2 years ago we were heralding Kamala Harris for her choice in footwear. theconversation.com/what-kamala-...
theconversation.com
What Kamala Harris’ Converse All-Stars tell us about how shoes shape our identity
Through her choice of sneakers, Kamala Harris signals a new era in female political leadership and demonstrates how footwear choices can shape a leader’s identity and ability to connect with voters.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
CA wins against a planned ICE Detention Facility to be built in the agricultural Salad Bowl of North America. salinasvalleynow.com/2026/09/spea...
salinasvalleynow.com
Speaker Rivas renews opposition to proposed ICE center in Gilroy, after judge ruled the site did not meet environmental standards.
The Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas restated his opposition to a proposed ICE facility in Gilroy, after a federal judge ruled on Monday, Sept. 14 that the development did not meet environmental r...
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I don’t believe the U.S. taxpayer should continue to arm Netanyahu’s government with deadly military equipment. I believe Netanyahu is a war criminal and that his government has committed genocide in Gaza. This doesn't make me antisemitic. (I’m Jewish, by the way.)
washingtonpost.com
Trump’s planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years
The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Go Bears!🏈
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Donald Trump called the deaths of these 18 Americans in his stupid, pointless war with Iran "small potatoes." Say that to their families, you evil slob.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Voters should remain vigilant and be aware this admin will try everything in their toolbox to control your ability to vote in the midterms. www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/...
aljazeera.com
US Postal Service shares mail-in ballot restrictions despite court ruling
US President Donald Trump has called for restrictions on mail-in voting as part of bid to exert control over elections.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
If you really want learn about your community and the folks who are your neighbors just read your local Nextdoor posts. Yikes!
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Good read on a failing economic, social and capitalistic democracy in America. The haves and the have nots. robertreich.substack.com/p/venality-c...
robertreich.substack.com
Corporate America EXPOSED! (In the most unlikely place)
The newspaper for America’s business-political class explains how the business-political class is wrecking American capitalism
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
At least it’s not a Data Center? Apparently Tech Billionaires in CA are building their own city. calmatters.org/politics/202... County Weekly Newsletter
calmatters.org
Tech billionaires hire Democratic dealmakers in renewed push to build a Bay Area city
Billionaires want to build a new city on California farmland. They're lobbying to bypass a new environmental review and using a shipbuilder as political leverage.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Texas hypocrisy. Always about the Fundamental Christian Nationalist exlusivity. Look no further than Ken Paxton trying to implement prayer into Texas public schools (see bellow in comment) www.texastribune.org/2026/08/14/t...
texastribune.org
Abbott threatens Texas airports' funding over Islamic facilities
Following Abbott's statement, DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
In case you weren’t really shocked enough? Ameticans cannot afford groceries, gas or healthcare and ICE agents get new torture devices. abcnews.com/Politics/dhs...
abcnews.com
DHS seeks to purchase electric shock gloves for ICE officers
DHS is seeking up to $20 million to purchase the gloves.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Enrollment drop is due to cost, not fraud. Americans cannot afford basic healthcare insurance because of the incompetence of the GOP administration in handling of the economy. Solution? Vote them out! www.mercurynews.com/2026/08/04/o...
mercurynews.com
Kennedy, Oz say crackdown on fraud caused Obamacare enrollment drop. Experts say it was skyrocketing costs
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans fell by nearly 3 million this year.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
As long as Todd Blanche is heading up the DOJ Trump and his family are protected while lining their pockets at the expense of American taxpayers. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
open.substack.com
Major Update: Trump DOJ Executes 'Sham' Deal to Immunize President and his Sons and get Todd Blanche Confirmed—Share This Everywhere
Good morning, everyone.
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Here is a full list of every state that DOJ had sued and lost for access to their voter file: Arizona California Connecticut Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 20/07/2026
It’s been a year since Donald Trump slashed SNAP funding in his “Big Beautiful Bill.” Here’s how many people have lost food assistance so far.
It’s been a year since Donald Trump slashed SNAP funding in his “Big Beautiful Bill.” 
 
Here’s how many people have lost food assistance in each state.
 
Alabama: -52,480
Alaska: -422
Arizona: -469,400
Arkansas: -18,549
California: -300,838
Colorado: -26,095
Connecticut: -33,599
Delaware: -18,458
Florida: -495,585
Georgia: No Data
Hawaii: -7,926
Idaho: -7,588
Illinois: -201,959
Indiana: -55,706
Iowa: -23,630
Kansas: -19,780
Kentucky: -39,094
Louisiana: -127,693
Maine: -11,071
Maryland: -32,502
Massachusetts: -145,968
Michigan: -158,599
Minnesota: -16,011
Mississippi: -40,350
Missouri: -48,436
Montana: -6,937
Nebraska: -16,873
Nevada: -70,965
New Hampshire: -1,514
New Jersey: -40,506
New Mexico: -17,106
New York: -147,176
North Carolina: -177,415
North Dakota: -4,938
Ohio: -106,133
Oklahoma: -107,821
Oregon: -46,792
Pennsylvania: -200,976
Rhode Island: -15,390
South Carolina: -63,100
South Dakota: -5,001
Tennessee: -99,979
Texas: -392,637
Utah: -21,787
Vermont: -4,547
Virginia: -114,077
Washington: -34,401
West Virginia: -14,337
Wisconsin: -22,485
Wyoming: -1,820
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Once again #BSKY screws up a trending feed. Who’s or what’s actually minding the algos? bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Other states hopefully to follow. We The People need to assume that Trump and the GOP WILL tamper with or hijack the midterm elections in whatever way they can. They are going to lose and they smell it.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
See all 51 States in comments..
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
How did we get HERE? Dems vs GOP #Vote
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Duh. abcnews.com/Health/milit...
abcnews.com
Military services again requiring recruits to get flu shots as Air Force outbreak grows
A flu outbreak at a basic training facility for the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas, is growing to at least 222 cases and four hospitalizations.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Trump Obfuscates Blame once again - with blatant Lies. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
theguardian.com
Trump acknowledges ‘real problems’ at reflecting pool after $14m makeover, blaming ‘vandalism’
His vaunted makeover of the Washington attraction has resulted in an algae bloom and peeling paint
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Thank you @Wired! The world needs to continue to expose this type of power mongering secrecy. Thiel is a wacko but a powerful one. www.thecanary.co/global/2026/...
thecanary.co
War hungry Thiel's secret meeting in Ireland exposed
Palantir boss Peter Thiel hosted a secret elite gathering near Dublin, bringing together tech moguls, politicians and military chiefs
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Com’on #Bluesky why is #Canada trending in European Politics? Get your act together pleeeze.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
JD is hilariously tryin’ to save his ass. abcnews.com/Politics/vp-...
abcnews.com
VP Vance says Iran will only financially benefit if they 'change their behavior,' but MOU indicates otherwise
Vance touted the MOU as a "win-win."
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
To George and Laura, Bill and Hillary — we're grateful for your friendship, counsel, and devotion to this country. And to Joe and Jill, thank you for being on this journey with us.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
EVERYTHING Trump takes over turns bad. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
washingtonpost.com
Reflecting Pool algae bloom is one of biggest recorded in years after $14M renovation
An analysis of satellite imagery of the Lincoln Memorial shows algae levels spiked days after a $14 million renovation was completed.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
"So ... so I said ... why not sign your treaty here, at Versailles?"
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
On the surface this looks quite generous, but the fact is Meta Glasses are NOT selling and they have a huge inventory. Also, first hand experience from a blind friend - they’re useful at best for reading takeout menus posted on the wall of restaurants. www.cbsnews.com/video/meta-p...
cbsnews.com
Meta provides military veterans with AI smart glasses
Tech giant Meta is donating smart glasses to blind veterans. Meta President Dina Powell McCormick and UFC president and Meta board member Dana White share how they believe the glasses could help veter...
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
The federal government is way out of their jurisdiction in pursuing this type of investigation. US taxpayers are paying for another vindictive Trump witch hunt. I wonder if they know? www.salinasvalleynow.com/2026/06/depa... County Weekly Newsletter
salinasvalleynow.com
Department of Justice starts ‘gender ideology’ compliance review against local school districts.
The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has initiated a complaint review of four school districts in California, including two in the Salinas Valley.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
This GOP Admin continues to lie, ignore truths and seeks to rewrite History! abcnews.com/US/trump-adm...
abcnews.com
Trump admin seeks to block restoration of climate change, diversity info at historical sites
The National Park Service filed an appeal to dismiss a judge's ruling that the federal government must restore historical sites and materials at national parks.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
This is madness. Instead We The People are paying for the WH Ballroom. www.pbs.org/newshour/sci...
pbs.org
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386 million ocean observatory project
Monday’s pushback against the Republican administration’s actions comes as scientists are set to remove instruments from the Pacific and as an El Niño event is predicted to arrive this summer.
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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
BREAKING: DOJ opens a criminal investigation into Gavin Newsom. After Comey, Letitia James, Mark Kelly, and others, the pattern is clear: investigate critics, pardon loyalists. That’s not democracy. That’s autocracy.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
In other words with this sale Trump has now has achieved Project 2025’s State Owned Media. #SupportIndependentJournalism
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
RISE UP, SING OUT on Sunday, June 14 - A Concert for the 1ST Amendment riseupsingout.com
riseupsingout.com
Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment
An uplifting evening of song, solidarity, and action. Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 7:30pm ET | The Town Hall NYC
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
More criticism for Hegseth aka the Tinhorn Fox News Theocrat www.esquire.com/news-politic...
esquire.com
Why Does Pete Hegseth Feel Like He Has the Final Say on What Religions Are Valid?
The tinhorn Fox News theocrat has evangelized the military to the point that it only recognizes a handful of religions and spiritualities.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Most Americans do not realize this. Be vigilant. The DOJ is Trump’s personal Justice Department with his personal attorney at the helm. What could go wrong?
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
THIS…unbelievable BS spouting from a deranged POTUS. How is it possible America puts up with this? #Bluewave coming… substack.com/@aaronrupar/...
substack.com
Aaron Rupar (@aaronrupar)
WOW -- Trump crashes out and cuts his interview with Welker short as she presses him on his lack of evidence for claiming elections are rigged "You're either crooked or you're stupid. Let's call it q...
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Hegseth is America’s Embarrassment www.esquire.com/news-politic...
esquire.com
A Federal Judge Just Kicked Pete Hegseth’s Ass in an Immensely Satisfying Decision
The Secretary of Talking About War’s pogrom against trans people in the military was rightfully smacked down.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Since Hegseth seems to be trending…
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Did you know Hegseth and Family are taking a trip to France on the American taxpayers? www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
washingtonpost.com
Hegseth takes six of his children to France on official trip
The Pentagon says he is covering his family’s travel expenses, but bringing them along could strain his security team during a time of increased threats, officials warned.
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Seabird @seabird51.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Such a lot of MAGA GOP hysteria and Trump driven BS. Everyone knows CA is a blue state however you investigate it. These are the PRIMARIES and the LIES are already beginning! abcnews.com/Politics/top...
abcnews.com
Top federal prosecutor in LA says 'multiple election fraud investigations underway,' gives no specifics
The top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles said Friday said there are "multiple election fraud investigations underway" but did not give any information on specifics.
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