John Armistead
@jarmistead.bsky.social
Retired newspaper journalist/photographer, U.S. Navy 1966-1972, love dogs and art. Democrat. Believer in America. I will not give in or give up as fascism attempts to flood America and her democracy. My military oath to protect/defend America never expires
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This was Special Counsel Jack Smith yesterday at the ‘Power to the People’ concert and wearing a Springsteen/No Kings shirt with people wanting to shake his hand. American hero. 💙👊
October 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM
This was Special Counsel Jack Smith yesterday at the ‘Power to the People’ concert and wearing a Springsteen/No Kings shirt with people wanting to shake his hand. American hero. 💙👊
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October 5, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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Northern Parula 10-12 cm
Breed coniferous forests across E half of US, S Canada
migrate to Mexico, Caribbean
Diet Primarily insectivorous, Seeds, berries
Female builds a hanging nest with epiphytes, incubates 14 days with help from the male
they feed chick 11 days in the nest and 2-3 weeks after
Breed coniferous forests across E half of US, S Canada
migrate to Mexico, Caribbean
Diet Primarily insectivorous, Seeds, berries
Female builds a hanging nest with epiphytes, incubates 14 days with help from the male
they feed chick 11 days in the nest and 2-3 weeks after
October 5, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Northern Parula 10-12 cm
Breed coniferous forests across E half of US, S Canada
migrate to Mexico, Caribbean
Diet Primarily insectivorous, Seeds, berries
Female builds a hanging nest with epiphytes, incubates 14 days with help from the male
they feed chick 11 days in the nest and 2-3 weeks after
Breed coniferous forests across E half of US, S Canada
migrate to Mexico, Caribbean
Diet Primarily insectivorous, Seeds, berries
Female builds a hanging nest with epiphytes, incubates 14 days with help from the male
they feed chick 11 days in the nest and 2-3 weeks after
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October 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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October 3, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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While Trump could not fill a HS Gym in Vandalia, OH
20K fans came to the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD for a “Power to the People” concert
Legends from Joan Baez to Bruce Springsteen performed while Dave Grohl sported a “Hawkeyes” shirt urging everyone to VOTE!
20K fans came to the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD for a “Power to the People” concert
Legends from Joan Baez to Bruce Springsteen performed while Dave Grohl sported a “Hawkeyes” shirt urging everyone to VOTE!
October 4, 2026 at 1:05 PM
While Trump could not fill a HS Gym in Vandalia, OH
20K fans came to the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD for a “Power to the People” concert
Legends from Joan Baez to Bruce Springsteen performed while Dave Grohl sported a “Hawkeyes” shirt urging everyone to VOTE!
20K fans came to the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD for a “Power to the People” concert
Legends from Joan Baez to Bruce Springsteen performed while Dave Grohl sported a “Hawkeyes” shirt urging everyone to VOTE!
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Pine siskin 12cm finch
breed across Canada's boreal forests, Alaska, Newfoundland, West Rocky Mountains, down to Central America
Winters throughout much S Canada, S US
Primarily eats small seeds from conifers, insects
Female incubates 13 days, parents feed chicks 15 days,
3 weeks after fledging
breed across Canada's boreal forests, Alaska, Newfoundland, West Rocky Mountains, down to Central America
Winters throughout much S Canada, S US
Primarily eats small seeds from conifers, insects
Female incubates 13 days, parents feed chicks 15 days,
3 weeks after fledging
October 4, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Pine siskin 12cm finch
breed across Canada's boreal forests, Alaska, Newfoundland, West Rocky Mountains, down to Central America
Winters throughout much S Canada, S US
Primarily eats small seeds from conifers, insects
Female incubates 13 days, parents feed chicks 15 days,
3 weeks after fledging
breed across Canada's boreal forests, Alaska, Newfoundland, West Rocky Mountains, down to Central America
Winters throughout much S Canada, S US
Primarily eats small seeds from conifers, insects
Female incubates 13 days, parents feed chicks 15 days,
3 weeks after fledging
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Got my approval 💥👏
October 3, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Got my approval 💥👏
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Evening Grosbeak 16-21cm
permeant residents across North America, spanning Canada, the US and parts of Mexico.
diet seeds, fruits, insects
Female incubated 14 days, both parents feed 15 days
both parents feed chicks 4 weeks after they fledge, or the male alone if the female has a second brood
permeant residents across North America, spanning Canada, the US and parts of Mexico.
diet seeds, fruits, insects
Female incubated 14 days, both parents feed 15 days
both parents feed chicks 4 weeks after they fledge, or the male alone if the female has a second brood
October 3, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Evening Grosbeak 16-21cm
permeant residents across North America, spanning Canada, the US and parts of Mexico.
diet seeds, fruits, insects
Female incubated 14 days, both parents feed 15 days
both parents feed chicks 4 weeks after they fledge, or the male alone if the female has a second brood
permeant residents across North America, spanning Canada, the US and parts of Mexico.
diet seeds, fruits, insects
Female incubated 14 days, both parents feed 15 days
both parents feed chicks 4 weeks after they fledge, or the male alone if the female has a second brood
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International Political Cartoon, 3 October 2026 by Steve Jones (Great Britain🇬🇧)
October 3, 2026 at 11:06 PM
International Political Cartoon, 3 October 2026 by Steve Jones (Great Britain🇬🇧)
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞.
October 3, 2026 at 4:28 PM
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐎𝐛𝐚𝐦𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞.
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We need more of this
October 3, 2026 at 12:56 AM
We need more of this
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October 3, 2026 at 12:50 PM