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Löki Gale Tobin

@lgtobin.bsky.social

Unapologetically pro public education. Returned Peace Corps Volunteer (Azerbaijan 08-11). Auntie. Public servant. 🌈. 🚴🏾‍♀️. Denaʼina Ełnena.

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Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · 2d ago

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...

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver@lastweektonight.com · 2d ago

This week’s main story is about how police use surveillance tools like cameras, microphones, license plate readers, “cell site simulators,” and the practice of “predictive policing,” to create a world that has been lovingly described as “Big Brother on steroids.” Full segment at the link in our bio.

Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · last wk.

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

CeeJay Johnson-Yellow Hawk@adriftalchemist.bsky.social · last wk.

i dream of seeing a governor call special sessions for clean drinking water in every alaska community—like dunleavy is doing for the lng gas project kivalina doesn’t have potable water? back 👏🏼 to 👏🏼 session 👏🏼👏🏼 angoon & unalakleet have brown water coming out their faucets? back 👏🏼 to 👏🏼 session 👏🏼👏🏼

Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · 2w ago

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?

Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · 2w ago

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.

Tom Begich for Alaska@tombegichforalaska.bsky.social · 2w ago

Great to be at the Fairview Block Party supporting Löki Tobin! Thanks to everyone who came out despite the rain and helped make it such a great community event. Strong communities are built when people show up. With just 30 days until August 18, check your voter registration and make a plan to vote!

Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · 3w ago

For too long, our state budget has been balanced on the backs of hard-working Alaskans. Well, I say it's way past ime for real change. I know Alaskans are ready to close common-sense corporate income tax loopholes and reassess our oil and gas tax credit system. Who's with me?

Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · last mo.

I was asked to sum up my feelings, in three words, about America on her 250th birthday. Diversity Equity Inclusion The work doesn't stop because we've experienced setbacks and gut wrenching blows. We rest. We reaffirm. And we reengage. #Vote

Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · last mo.

This July 4, I am doing exactly what I love: 😍Smoking some country style pig ribs from Hungate Farms (Wasilla) 🤩Baking a rhubarb upside-down cake (Friend's rhubarb plant) 🥳Boiling some Alaska grown potatoes in Alaska Range Dairy milk 😋Making a salad featuring CityFarms spring mix (Anchorage)

Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · last mo.

In my 1st term, I introduced legislation for safe firearm storage, closing state loopholes on devices that convert handguns to machine guns, and providing options for individuals in crisis to safely surrender their firearms while they seek help. Solid public health policies to help Alaskans. 1/2

Löki Gale Tobin@lgtobin.bsky.social · last mo.

This hurts my heart and I feel for everyone affected. From the artists and audience, to the organizers and museum employees. I too professional raised money for a museum and it was the greatest joy I have ever felt: connecting art/culture lovers with ways to share their love.

Andy Craig@andycraig.bsky.social · last mo.

I know the list is endless but I genuinely think trashing the legitimate congressionally chartered org for celebrating the 250th to instead hijack our national assets and taxpayer funds for his personality cult grifter crap should, in and of itself, be fully sufficient to merit removal from office.

linuscatt · 1d ago I worked at Smithsonian, specifically raising money for 250th. What I want people to know is we secured millions of private philanthropy to host a month long Folklife Festival on the mall, "The Festival of Festivals". Was going to feature well known festivals, think Burning Man, Farm Aid, Grand Ole Oprey etc. as well as smaller local and regional festivals from across the U.S. and territories. Goal was to feature truly the best and most beautiful creative expression in music, dance, arts and craft traditions, food, community etc. Can't name names but plan was to have headliners every night for free concerts.... Think the types of names who might be affiliated with the aforementioned large festivals. Stars were willing to perform because was under banner of Smithsonian. It had to all be scrapped bc the administration would not release permits to host on the mall. The money went elsewhere, but our nation was robbed of what would have been a once in a generation cultural moment.