But even as more sophisticated threats emerge, the Trump administration’s cuts to federal programs have eroded U.S. cyberspace defenses …” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/u...

Rhinestone Cowboy?

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the publication of THE LIFE AND DEATH OF RYAN WHITE (@uncpress.bsky.social). I'm very proud of this book, which I've dedicated to Ryan White and all people with HIV/AIDS. Hopefully it's a worthy tribute. And sadly, the book's call for dignity and 1/ 🗃️

The White House is asking people not to share pictures of the East Wing because it’s even worse today.

Why is the 1970’s tune “Afternoon Delight” stuck in my head. And how did an essentially country song make it onto the Top 40 Pop list in the first place?

This is very concerning. I mean, it could be part of the Orwellian Memory Hole.

If Obama would have done this they would have been storming the White House with pitchforks. Oh wait, they already did this when their own guy was in office because they hated that he got voted out.

I agree with this abt the media (prime example--trump destroying part of the White House and then demanding 200 million from the federal gov't. Why this isn't 1st on every news program is KKKrazy.) But if you're going to call out leadership, name name's b/c A LOT of leaders are busting their asses.

Golden orange sunlight across a picked cornfield in the fall colors of Minnesota🍁 #Photography #Photography #BlueSkyArt #EastCoastKin #Sunset #Nature #Minnesota

Now that #NoKings 2.0 is behind us, here's a quick 🧵 into the data we collected in DC on Saturday to start thinking about what the day-of-action can tell us about this wave of Resistance to Trump2.0 and its policies. The day turned out millions across the US in over 2700 locations across the US:

Greta Thunberg and others in the aid flotilla were sexually abused and tortured by the IDF in Ben Gvir's presence. I know we all know that but its surreal that the press aren't interested in this.

Laker Jackson was wrongly identified as female at birth, but high school in Mesa won’t let him play basketball with boys--not even with a corrected birth certificate. He's not #trans, but discrimination hurts everyone.

Protests can help to replenish and polish what the regime has drained or tarnished. Civil resistance opens a pathway to engaged citizenship. No Kings and similar protest movements are, therefore, a moral decontamination project. progressive.org/latest/what-...

The Women's March of 2016 didn't lead to further significant action or organizing (that I know of) but we have an opportunity again in the wake of the very successful #NoKings rallies. I think developing #MutualAid in local communities will be a key to success.

I'm reading various posts on "what's next" after the No Kings rally. Some folks are excited to build a stronger movement; some want a movement that creates greater challenges to the status quo (i.e., strikes, etc.) and some are complaining "too many old white folks were there." #NoKings

Minneapolis Light Rail has three cars today. That’s how I know there’s a home game going on downtown. Otherwise, I seem to be out of touch this season.

Hall of Mosses in Olympic National Park during a Fall hike is a walk through a fairyland. #photography #landscape #OlympicNationalPark #fall #PNW #wa #forest #tree #moss

Good morning. Happy Sunday! #Stunday Last night's sunset at Bank Street Beach, Cape Cod. Have a beautiful day, my friends. #photography #sunsets #seascape #ocean #OrangeSun #sky #EastCoastKin #capecod

Sunday morning beauty

McFarland, Wisconsin #NoKings

Next week, I have no doubt we will be dealing with a tyrant who invokes the Insurrection Act. But today, I expect to joyfully remind myself of how Democracy works, how people can come together and fight for what's right. See you out there.

One thing I always hear from heroism experts is that doing small courageous things equips us to do big ones later on.

When I go away youtu.be/NiNHPLStQRU?...

Mushroom is she lovely? #mushroom #nature #photography

Peaceful protests get threats and condemnation. Nazis in the party get a free pass. That’s the Republican way.

Chicago from the air. I changed my mind. We are something to fear.

It was refreshing to see so many American flags at the #NoKings rallies today (right side up or upside down). The No Kings crowd loves America!

Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 15 called on world leaders to show responsibility as he urged the international community to focus on the multitudes across the globe who face hunger, wars and misery.

Strangers wearing frog hats are greeting each other as family at the Mpls No Kings rally

GAY FROGS AGAINST FASCISM

Long day so far. I gotta rest my eyes, get something to drink. #NoKings

“.. a flag flutters near a banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump during a "No Kings" protest against Trump's policies, in Washington, D.C.” @reuters.com #NoKings 👑

#NoKings #KnowLatin

From NBCNEws.com NYPD: Citywide protests end peacefully without arrests The NYPD posted an update to X saying most rallies across the city had ended and that there were no arrests.”

Mercado Media has live coverage of the protest march in downtown Minneapolis. www.youtube.com/live/QA4zWOY...

You can’t fight City Hall is the old saying, but here are the #NoKings protesters in front of the Minneapolis City Hall

From Minneapolis Star Tribune: “Keith Ellison leads moment of silence for Annunciation students, Melissa and Mark Hortman Before addressing protesters gathered at Commons Park in downtown …” www.startribune.com/live-thousan...

I dream of a rose petal landing on your shoulder, murmuring softly, ‘I love you’… #RomanticSaturday #photography #roses #BloomOnPurpose

Thought I'd combine the #BirdOfTheDay with the #BlueSkyArtShow today with this red-winged blackbird hanging out in the #vertical reeds. There's a group of these in our botanical gardens and I love to take photos of them. Can't help but notice they are quite rude to others. 😀 #photography #birds

I'll play along with #BirdOfTheDay today. A black-crowned crane we saw in Ngorongoro Crater. A spectacular bird. #EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography #ArtYear #birds

#A_NewHope ✊

My favorite exchange from my hometown #NOkings rally today: A lady driving by yelled JESUS IS COMING YA'LL! at us I shouted back TELL HIM TO HURRY UP And the lovely hair done Fully made up southern lady in front of me yelled HONEY, DON'T YOU DEPORT HIM! It was beautiful.

Because we need some balance in today’s posts. #caturday

Ellsworth, Me. Dino gets aroun.

These aerial photos of the massive crowds are inspiring! #NoKings

Philadelphia Freedom. 🇺🇸 #NoKings

Only you can prevent Fascist Liars.

I’m not at any #NoKings rallies today because of #LongCOVID but I have found other ways to participate in the resistance, so I’m less frustrated this time around. Mostly I provide tech support for people who CAN do more.