As ICE terrorizes communities, remember that some of Trump's biggest supporters are private prison companies that will make bank off his budget bill. And Stephen Miller recently disclosed over $100K of stock in Palantir, the shady data firm ICE uses to target immigrants. Cashing in on cruelty.

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion. Read that back. When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

Here's the art challenge cheat sheet for October 13-19! Enjoy! The host list and posts from hosts are in the comments. #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt

A magical Fox encounter yesterday at Bombay Hook NWR. This little fellow had not a care in the world and allowed me to be part of its little slice of heaven. ☺️ #Stunday #ColorADay #OrangeSun #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife

Our resident Olympian turns everything into a friendly competition. First to the waterhole? Suguroi leads the charge. Best dust bathing spot? She's already claimed it. Pushing match with the bulls? She's in, and she's winning. Adopt her: swt.bio/suguroi

An Eastern Chipmunk having a drink by lapping dew off of leaves.

For #Stunday - How about a Snowy Egret action shot? #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #birdphotography #birds

Steve is wondering if anyone saw that.

Until Kipekee came along, Wamata was the favourite at our Nairobi Nursery. Initially, we witnessed sibling rivalry, but over time, she has changed her tune. In a sign of progress, Wamata even allowed Kipekee to play with her in the dust one day, engaging in gentle trunk touches: swt.bio/wamata

"Leaves are turning - better keep moving!" Myrtle Wabler Photographed October 12, 2025 Tifft Nature Preserve, Buffalo, NY USA #photography #wildlifephotography #nature #OM-1 #photographersunited #animalphotography #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography #warblers #yellowrumped #myrtlewarbler

If you’re wondering why institutions and people keep failing us, it’s because of capitalism. Every decision is tied to money. Will the company lose profits? Will the non-profit lose donors? Will you lose your livelihood? We choose money, because money is survival. It doesn’t have to be this way.

Saturday, October 18. Everywhere. Find your local event at nokings.org. #NoKings

Speaker Johnson: "People’s faith in the government is at an all time low" Republicans control all 3 branches of the government.

We are Amphifa.

ICE secretly kidnap autistic boy during bathroom break—never notify parents. Mother reported him missing a week ago—turns out ICE had him detained the whole time. He was helping sell fruit and asked to go to the restroom—by the time she was done helping a customer he was gone. Houston, Texas

This shutdown is proof that Trump and his MAGA Republicans don’t care about the American people. They don’t care about federal workers who aren’t receiving paychecks, they don’t care about your flights, and they don’t care about Americans being able to afford health care.

The federal food program helping more than 1 in 4 young children access fresh produce, milk, and formula will run out of funding next week. Over 5 million children could lose food assistance — all thanks to the Trump-Republican shutdown. The cruelty is endless.

Earlier this year, two Republicans were sworn in less than 24 hours after their elections. It’s been 20 days since @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social won her race and Speaker Johnson’s still dragging his feet. It’s time to swear her in.

Find an event near you at nokings.org/#map.

“No, Speaker Johnson — the No Kings rally on October 18 is not a hate America rally. In fact, it’s quite the contrary: It’s a love America rally.” #NoKings

The future of the Democratic Party must be rooted in investing in the American people — not Wall St., corporations, and consultants. Otherwise, Trumpism will continue to use cynicism, racism, and distrust to divide America.

Asked by Kristen Welker on Meet the Press this morning whether the White House was seriously considering invoking the Insurrection Act, Vice President Vance said, "The president is looking at all his options."

Biden wasn’t president yet. These folks aren’t too bright

Massive insider trading. Thirty minutes before Trump’s China tariff announcement, a crypto “whale” opened a $100M+ short on Bitcoin. 4:30 PM: Whale opens $100M+ BTC short 4:50 PM: Trump announces 100% tariffs on China 5:20 PM: $19.3 B in liquidations hit the market The whale’s profit: $192 million

The soldiers of the 20th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade K2 gave shelter to a cat and her kittens, rescued from the frontlines. Love and compassion manifest themselves no matter the place. Watch more videos about life on the frontlines in the UNITED24 App: u24app.gov.ua?utm_source=b...

Trump’s fraud stunt with the tariffs on China, cost the US economy $1.65 trillion, which was wiped out in seconds.

Out and about yesterday on some obscure scenic byway in Utah. #EastCoastKin #Scape #WestCoastKin #Autumn #October #RoadTrip

Don't be snarky, Steve.

Parents of toddlers know they love to push boundaries and baby elephants are no different! In October, four-year-old Weka graduated from the Nursery. This lovable rogue was ready to embrace a wider social circle and now benefits from older herd mates steering her onto the right path: swt.bio/weka

For #Stunday a Juvenile Great Blue Heron in the Rain. Bombay Hook NWR, 11 October 2025 #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #birdphotography #birds #herons

Diane Keaton was a true Californian. She was a self-described oddball, uniquely stylish, deeply creative, funny, and an acting legend who could steal the screen in comic and dramatic roles alike. She was in a class all her own, an icon.

Good Morning Folks ☀️ A Fox in the rain Bombay Hook NWR - 11 October 2025 #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife

I went out today and it was raining. Surprisingly, this makes for some really cool captures. This is a Swamp Sparrow (nonbreeding/immature), and a new lifer, from Bombay Hook NWR #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #birdphotography #birds #sparrows

Republicans are allowing health care premiums to double for Americans already struggling to afford coverage — and now they're trying to distract us. It’s as shameless as it is cruel.

WATCH: ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the 94 million pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the Trump administration’s cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program. ➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/4odsKnn

What Jack said! 💯 #3E #EndImpunity #EndOligarchy #EndAutogenocide #F*ckFascism #NoKings #RemoveTrump #Abolish-ICE

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY: Make your voices heard. Join us in a peaceful protest across our country against the most corrupt, deceitful & criminal Administration in U.S. History. We say NO KINGS, NO CROOKS, NO SPRAY-TAN CONMAN! 👎 Check for a location near you at: www.nokings.org #BeThere 👍

"The original #NoKings protest was 250 years ago. We've had democracy since then. Now we have a would-be king who wants to take it away—King Donald the First. Fuck that. Stand up and be counted in the nationwide No Kings protest on October 18." 👉👉 nokings.org

The mainstream media loves making it seam like dysfunction in Washington is coming from both parties. Hello? Much of the GOP no longer accepts the rule of law, or the norms of democracy, or the legitimacy of the opposing party. Enough of the false equivalence.

Back in the village, things are starting to happen. My local spot has about 40 Amanita muscaria popping up. It will be exciting to watch them.

Trump’s TikTok deal is short on details. “But what has been released should alarm anyone concerned with this administration’s drive to consolidate wealth and media power in the hands of a loyal few,” @davidfrum.bsky.social argues.

For #ColorADay #GreenSat I have another one of the #dragonfly eating a #bee 🥴 #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography #insects

There’s a #spider 🕷️ in there.. promise! #Spooktober #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography

For today’s #BlueSkyArtShow the #sunrise, hidden by clouds, provided the #glow of the red morning sun over Bombay Hook NWR. 13 September 2025 #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #photography

Only a government run by billionaires would berate its employees for not wanting to work without pay.