What if hostile foreign governments were able to control social media algorithms in the United States, suppressing information vital to our survival as a democracy? Even here on Bluesky. That would be weird.

Brad Takei@bradtakei.bsky.social · 3d ago

Millions of Americans may not receive their mail ballots in time, or at all, because of a secretive, court-defying system being rushed into place by the Trump administration. Two months before the midterms. This isn't by chance. It's a blatant attempt to steal an election. Share this everywhere.

Bro behind the camera is fearless 🔥 and I love it

A Guy Just Rolled up to the Sheriff with a Pickup stacked like a scrapyard of Flock Cameras and an American Flag Hanging off the Back.

State and local governments secured more than $50 billion from pharmaceutical companies that fueled the opioid epidemic to help impacted people. Instead, some police departments used that settlement to buy Flock cameras and other invasive surveillance tech. Our communities deserve better.

Police are spending opioid settlement funds on Flock cameras

Historic opioid settlements were supposed to be a lifeline for underserved communities. But much of that money is flowing to law enforcement.

motherjones.com

Remember this?! 👇 ‘You don’t have to vote again. We’ll have it fixed so good you’re not going to have to vote.’ ~ Trump, July 26, 2024

According to the whistleblower, USPS is moving forward anyway. A court said stop. They apparently heard, “keep going, just don’t tell anyone.”

BREAKING: A U.S. Postal Service official has filed a whistleblower report alleging the agency is pushing ahead with a “secretive, rushed” effort to implement Trump’s order giving the federal government more control over mail voting, despite a court order blocking the plan.

Nearly a year after launching its deadly and illegal bombing campaign near the Caribbean, the Trump administration has killed at least 227 civilians at sea. The administration has provided no legal justification or reparations for these strikes, which is why we're suing.

Return of Trump's boat strike campaign reignites questions of legality -- and usefulness

The revival of the Trump administration's boat strike campaign targeting alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean has prompted a fresh round of scrutiny from critics.

abcnews.com

“Potentially millions of American voters may not receive their mail-in ballot this election cycle in a timely manner, or at all,” the whistleblower warned.

USPS Whistleblower Warns New Rule Could Keep Voters From Getting Ballots—What To Know

“Potentially millions of American voters may not receive their mail-in ballot this election cycle in a timely manner, or at all,” the whistleblower warned.

forbes.com

Bonesaw MAGA

Hoodlum 🇺🇸@nothoodlum.bsky.social · 5d ago

ICE plans to spend $2 million on robot dogs for use in immigration enforcement operations. They will “help support public safety and law enforcement operations.” This follows DHS approving $16 million for electric shock gloves. www.yahoo.com/news/politic...

Absolute classic

Klassick-Moviez@klassik-moviez.bsky.social · 5d ago

Bronson (2008) Nicolas Winding Refn

Actual image from my childhood

ℝ𝕖𝕓𝕖𝕝𝕓𝕝𝕦𝕖@rebelb1ue.bsky.social · 6d ago

Guilty as charged.

RIP Michael Wright "V" (1983)

When you control the food, you control the people.

Michael Caine: I shall treat the Muppets like they are simply other actors in a production. They deserve that respect. Tim Curry: So I'm going to play this as if I once had sex with Miss Piggy. Everyone cool with that?

FUCK. Three days in a row? Three???

'Transformers' Voice Actor Peter Cullen Dead at 85

Peter Cullen, famous for voicing Optimus Prime in the 'Transformers' franchise, is dead.

tmz.com

And that folks, is how you do it.

Oh my god

Michael LaFrance@mlafrance.bsky.social · last wk.

A massive flash flood in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and ‌China's Tibet. Initial report say it may have been caused by a glacial lake rupture.

Whatever the colour of your political persuasion, if this ISN’T your view… you’re on the wrong side. Simple.

If Dems take back the House, Hakeem Jeffries must not become Speaker. The Dem Party, the entire country, needs a Speaker who will meet this moment. By meeting with Jared Kushner, Jeffries proved he cannot meet this moment. Give this a read.👇 socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com/p/hakeem-jef...

Hakeem Jeffries Must Not Become Speaker

This Week’s Monday Missive

socialcontractwithjoewalsh.substack.com

Free Spider-Man ✊

He’s batshit

CAKE@thebandcake.bsky.social · 2w ago

The congressional switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. Put it in your cell phone. Use it. If you're not calling at least once a week, you're not doing your part.

Dear Donny, guess who was president a year ago? You. Explains a lot.