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@chaelasmith.bsky.social
@bloomberg.com
The first word in business news. Newsletters: http://bloom.bg/newsletters Podcasts: http://bloom.bg/podcasts The Big Take podcast: http://trib.al/jtoXfuT
@propublica.org
Investigative journalism in the public interest. Headlines and (sometimes literal) receipts. Got a tip for us? Go to: https://www.propublica.org/tips/
@atrupar.com
Independent journalist and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter https://www.publicnotice.co/subscribe
@theguardian.com
The need for independent journalism has never been greater. Become a Guardian supporter https://support.theguardian.com 🇺🇸 Guardian US https://bsky.app/profile/us.theguardian.com 🇦🇺 Guardian Australia https://bsky.app/profile/australia.theguardian.com
@altgovdoc.altgov.info
General health and science information #medsky #emedsky Posts 🚫 med advice. Please, seek the care of your physician if you have any concerns.
@protip.altgov.info
I’m not new, I’m just new *here*. You know me, I know you. The sun’ll come out tomorrow.
@altcityhall.altgov.info
You can fight fascism, but you can’t fight AltCityHall. Maybe your local city hall, though. #AltGov
@roguevha-mkii.altgov.info
Army vet, PA➡️CA, VHA employee, more centrist than BlueSky prefers. Views don’t reflect official agency policy but probably should. “I’m not playing cards” - V.Zelensky Me neither Mr. President, me neither. 🦅 @tjsoles.bsky.social IRL
@andrew-yang.bsky.social
The path forward includes Universal Basic Income and some other great stuff - which will almost certainly require Ranked Choice Voting and a new approach to politics. Think Abundance.
@bartenderresists.altgov.info
#AltGov #Resist #TheResistance “We do not bend the knee. We do not surrender. We fight, until we win or die.” — Lynn Stahl, #AltGov “Our power is not just our voices, it’s our money. We choose how and where we spend it.” — me #BoycottElSalvador
@mattcortezlaw.bsky.social
A Jabroni in a former life. Civil litigation attorney in this life. I put the “Find Out” in FAFO. Licensed in California.
@altbiker.altgov.info
Leather wearing, beer drinking, motorcycle riding member of #AltGov FAFO
@altnatarchives.altgov.info
Two NARAtians united to remind every one of the mission of the National Archives - “We preserve, protect, and share the historical records of the United States to promote public inquiry and strengthen democratic participation.” We ride at dawn. #altgov
@altusmc.altgov.info
Marine, combat vet, former DoD leader. She/her. Apparently also woke and an enemy of the state now? Huh. Here to call out disinformation. And to, you know, obey my oath. ETA: And maybe to NOT share classified info via Signal chats.
@shutdown315.bsky.social
We began on March 15. Join in at any time. Our mission? Total system reform within our government. Opt out of social media, boycott the oligarchs and build mutual aid communities. www.shutdown315.org QR codes for telegram group on website
@altusepa.org
Providing the real inside scoop inside Trump's USEPA. https://altusepa.org https://blog.altusepa.org
@alt-usace.bsky.social
Fed employee. Resistance. #AltGov #Altfam. Dream job- steward to Turtle Island waters, lands, and people — no matter who is in the casa blanca. None of us are free until all of us are. Not official USACE Account. USACE staff can DM with any stories.
@diplo-drama.bsky.social
Make good choices! #swiftie #altgov #nafo #accidentaldiplomat
@resistancegarden.bsky.social
Revolutionary leftist politics, decolonization, intersectional feminism, queer liberation, gentle parenting, and even a little agroecology and earth skills. https://www.facebook.com/share/1U2gSPbS3Z/
@alt-hhs.altgov.info
Promoting health and science and resistance against pseudoscience, disinformation, and fascism.
@altdoi.altgov.info
We are dedicated DOI employees who swore an oath to the constitution to protect the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage. Officially *unofficial* account. Do not approach the wildlife. This bison bites back. #AltGov
@altdhs.altgov.info
Not the official DHS account (if they even have one). Gov employee. Posting about DHS and gov news & other related topics. I swear a lot. #Altgov Discl: Not an official spokesperson for DHS. All opinions my own.
@altnoaa.bsky.social
Original resistance account for the NOAA. Not official account of NOAA but close enough we can forecast them. Weather geek. Boat driver. Former airman. Weekend redneck. Coffee: black. Go Walz!
@altscalesofjustice.altgov.info
DOJ executive providing honest commentary on American politics. Opinions are my own and do not represent those of my employer. “Morgan” in the book “We Are #AltGov” by Dr. Amanda Sturgill. (I have NO financial ties to the book) Twitter: @altScalesOfJust
@altwasonps.bsky.social
#AltNPS Unofficial Washington D.C. Office #Resistance Team. Protect & preserve the US from fascism #AltGov #WeAreAltGov I study everything and know nothing.
@alt-ssa.altgov.info
One of two (2!!) official #altgov accounts for your friendly neighborhood SSA.
@altuscustoms.altgov.info
Since 2017, I have fought against the growing fascist threat from Trumplestiltskin and his loyal minions, including the entire GOP and its base. Not affiliated with nor represents USCBP. Opinions are my own. #AltGov
@altnatsecagency.bsky.social
Former SIGINT Analyst. He/him. Deep State Operative ™ Alleged Antifa Leader ™ POG LEG REMF™ Astronaut Diaper™ Vampire ™ May be spying on you right now
@dataprism.altgov.info
Retired Fed. I survived 45. Honored to have served the people — always of the people, by the people, for the people. #Resist with compassion. #ClimateChange is #Science. #TribalSovereignty is treaty law. Proud to be #altGov #NAFO #LGBTQ
@altdod.bsky.social
retired, former, crusty cog that was in the machine, mostly snark, sometimes insightful. Knows enough to be dangerous, sometimes useful. #altgov (VIC) 31N AA 66021 00000
@altcoast.altgov.info
Sharing news from the Coast Guard, the Federal Government, and beyond. Semper Paratus, Semper Pro Populus (Always Ready, Always for the People). Not affiliated with Official USCG. Views are solely my own opinions. #AltGov 🥄
@handle.invalid
The resistance in the form of a couple of science nerds in different missions. Not an official USGS account but close enough to hypothesize about their actions. #AltGov
@altmtrainier.com
🏔️ "Echoing the majesty of nature” 🏔️ Celebrating the beauty and wonder of the Pacific Northwest. 🏔️ Nature knows me as: təqʷuʔmaʔ, təqʷuʔbəd, təqʷuʔbəʔ, taqʷuʔma, təqubəd, təqʷubəʔ, t(xʷ)xʷaq’ʷ, A Lushootseed First Nations Language.
@altlofc.altgov.info
Alt Library of Congress #TheResistance 🇺🇸&🌏Political commentary. "Science is vital for progressive society." Verified by @snopes 👍🏼MLS📚 #AltGov cartoonist, doctoral student. I stand in support of those under siege or occupied by the same regime. 🇺🇸 🇬🇪 🇺🇦
@alt-dea.altgov.info
Retired Senior Special Agent Federal Drug Law Enforcement. #AltGov #Resistance #Resist #fuckdemguys #stopthecoup #fuckitdriveon
@alt-irs.altgov.info
This is a #AltGov account. Federal employee. Love my job. Ask for help and you shall receive. Read any USPS mail you get from the IRS. #Resist #spoon 🥄
@badhombrenps.bsky.social
Unofficial feed of Badlands National Park. Protecting rugged scenery, fossil beds, 244,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie & wildlife from two-bit cheetoh-hued despots. OG #AltGov #Altnps #TheResistance #prodemocracy #resist #punchnazis #wildernesswarrior
@alttaxpro.altgov.info
#WeAreAltGov Might be IRS, might be Dept of Revenue...wait for the audit to FAFO Typically found cussing at most laws #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic Sarcastic AF potty-mouth middle-child latchkey #GenXer #NAFO 🇺🇦 Former #FellaForger
@altnps.bsky.social
The official "Resistance" team of U.S. National Park Service. Our website: www.ourparks.org
@hcrichardson.bsky.social
Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.
@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
@sanders.senate.gov
Sen. Sanders of Vermont, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, is the longest-serving independent in congressional history.
@aaronparnas.bsky.social
J.D. from GW Law ⚖️ | Attorney | Your go-to news source | Strategist | Views are my own | Retweets ≠ endorsements All other platforms: https://linktr.ee/aaronparnas
@angrystaffer.bsky.social
Not a WH Staffer | Politics, NatSec, and Snark - Your Mileage May Vary | Subscribe to my Patreon newsletter for free: https://www.patreon.com/AWHSBlog |
@altusaid.altgov.info
We're here and we're still From the American People 🤝 🇺🇲
@altspaceforce.altgov.info
Boldly going where no Jedi has beamed before. Earth is our spaceship. #AltGov
@moveon.org
Take action with millions across the country to build an America where everyone can thrive. Join the movement: tap.bio/@moveon
@socialsecurityworks.org
We're fighting to address the retirement income crisis by protecting and expanding our Social Security system. socialsecurityworks.org
@roguenasa.altgov.info
Not an official NASA account. Come for the facts, stay for the snark.🥄 Same team from Twitter but with more gray hairs. 🚀🛰️🧪🔭 climate.nasa.gov they/them 🏳️🌈🫶🏳️⚧️
@altcdc.altgov.info
A collective of public health experts. Resisting harmful policies, fighting disinformation, and defending public health from within. Not an official CDC account—but close enough for transmission. Proudly #AltGov Tips -> Signal: altcdc.99
@generalstrikeus.bsky.social
THE Decentralized General Strike Network ✊ Uniting 3.5% (11 million Americans!) to actively participate in a STRIKE for economic & political reconstruction. JOIN US: www.GeneralStrikeUS.com LEARN MORE: https://linktr.ee/generalstrikeus
@kim.senate.gov
Husband to my college sweetheart. Father to two troublemaking baby boys. U.S. Senator for New Jersey. Account run by staff. Posts from Senator Kim signed –AK
@resistrebelrevolt.net
Resist Rebel Revolt! Anti-Fascist. Author. Philosopher. Dog-Mom. Existential Activist. Democrat. Organized 3 Abortion Rights Marches Past President of Women's Non-Profit Past Secretary of LGBTQIA Org https://resistrebelrevolt.substack.com/
@aoc.bsky.social
Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible. ocasiocortez.com
@altfws.altgov.info
Resist! Conservation over corporations. #ALTgov This account is not affiliated with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. FWS employees can reach out via DM to share stories.
@chaelasmith.bsky.social
Neurodivergent. Voracious reader. Passionate about LGBTQ+ rights. Believer in God and the Bible, but anti-“Christian Nationalism”. Wife, mother, and feminist. Cat-Lover