John Bito
@john-bito.bsky.social
Itinerant do-gooder; Troublemaker (troublemakerscommunity.org); Extinction Rebel (xrseattle.org); supporter of the Sunrise Movement (sunrisemovement.org). Help me to help avert the worst consequences!?
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For context: In 'normal' times, everyone in West Wing / OEOB had to pass these clearances.
(Even I got one!)
(Even I got one!)
EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s closest aide, Natalie Harp, declined multiple times over more than a year to seek a routine security clearance normally obtained by West Wing staffers to work at the White House, sources tell MS NOW.
Trump aide Natalie Harp worked at the White House without security clearance for a year
The close aide to the president, known to filter much of the information reaching the commander-in-chief, ultimately relented in recent months after pressure from White House staff.
bit.ly
August 19, 2026 at 11:43 PM
For context: In 'normal' times, everyone in West Wing / OEOB had to pass these clearances.
(Even I got one!)
(Even I got one!)
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ProPublica identified 155 counties in the Deep South with private schools that opened as likely segregation academies.
One in Amite County, Mississippi, has never — over nearly 30 years of surveys — reported enrolling more than one Black student.
(Published Dec. 2024)
One in Amite County, Mississippi, has never — over nearly 30 years of surveys — reported enrolling more than one Black student.
(Published Dec. 2024)
The Story of One Mississippi County Shows How Private Schools Are Exacerbating Segregation
A new ProPublica analysis shows a stark pattern across states in the Deep South: Alongside majority-Black public school districts, a separate web of private academies are filled almost entirely with w...
www.propublica.org
August 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM
ProPublica identified 155 counties in the Deep South with private schools that opened as likely segregation academies.
One in Amite County, Mississippi, has never — over nearly 30 years of surveys — reported enrolling more than one Black student.
(Published Dec. 2024)
One in Amite County, Mississippi, has never — over nearly 30 years of surveys — reported enrolling more than one Black student.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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ICE agents give contradictory orders on purpose.
“You f*cking move I’ll f*cking tase you! Get out of the f*cking car!”
It’s a no win situation.
The person being violently accosted in this video is a disabled veteran.
Imagine if the agents had been wearing shock gloves?
Abolish & prosecute ICE
“You f*cking move I’ll f*cking tase you! Get out of the f*cking car!”
It’s a no win situation.
The person being violently accosted in this video is a disabled veteran.
Imagine if the agents had been wearing shock gloves?
Abolish & prosecute ICE
August 16, 2026 at 12:26 AM
ICE agents give contradictory orders on purpose.
“You f*cking move I’ll f*cking tase you! Get out of the f*cking car!”
It’s a no win situation.
The person being violently accosted in this video is a disabled veteran.
Imagine if the agents had been wearing shock gloves?
Abolish & prosecute ICE
“You f*cking move I’ll f*cking tase you! Get out of the f*cking car!”
It’s a no win situation.
The person being violently accosted in this video is a disabled veteran.
Imagine if the agents had been wearing shock gloves?
Abolish & prosecute ICE
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Wake up, Seattle!
In the last month, ICE has arrested people in Maple Leaf, Sodo, CID, West Seattle, South Lake Union, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Wedgwood and at University Village.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
In the last month, ICE has arrested people in Maple Leaf, Sodo, CID, West Seattle, South Lake Union, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Wedgwood and at University Village.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
As Seattle sees surge in ICE arrests, residents, advocates on edge
Amid a reported surge of immigration arrests across Seattle, residents are starting to see detainments closer to home.
www.seattletimes.com
August 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Wake up, Seattle!
In the last month, ICE has arrested people in Maple Leaf, Sodo, CID, West Seattle, South Lake Union, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Wedgwood and at University Village.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
In the last month, ICE has arrested people in Maple Leaf, Sodo, CID, West Seattle, South Lake Union, Queen Anne, Wallingford, Wedgwood and at University Village.
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
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Sooo good.
“This is where the decisions are made,” said Christina. “We are living in a place where we have influence, & it’s our responsibility to show up here & to fight in solidarity with all those places where people are fighting data centers on the ground every single day.”
With rogue agents!
“This is where the decisions are made,” said Christina. “We are living in a place where we have influence, & it’s our responsibility to show up here & to fight in solidarity with all those places where people are fighting data centers on the ground every single day.”
With rogue agents!
August 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Sooo good.
“This is where the decisions are made,” said Christina. “We are living in a place where we have influence, & it’s our responsibility to show up here & to fight in solidarity with all those places where people are fighting data centers on the ground every single day.”
With rogue agents!
“This is where the decisions are made,” said Christina. “We are living in a place where we have influence, & it’s our responsibility to show up here & to fight in solidarity with all those places where people are fighting data centers on the ground every single day.”
With rogue agents!
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And now, from the folks who brought you explosive diarrhea...
Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole over salmonella risk
Aug 9 (Reuters) - Taylor Farms said on Sunday it was recalling prepared food items containing jalapeños from retailers over concerns about potential salmonella contamination, a few weeks after
www.yahoo.com
August 10, 2026 at 4:07 AM
And now, from the folks who brought you explosive diarrhea...
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The Democratic Party’s mega-donor class is horrified by the rising tide of progressive populism.
Too bad.
It's time they recognize the real choice is between democracy and tyranny, between an economy that works for all or one that works for a small sliver at the top.
Too bad.
It's time they recognize the real choice is between democracy and tyranny, between an economy that works for all or one that works for a small sliver at the top.
August 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
The Democratic Party’s mega-donor class is horrified by the rising tide of progressive populism.
Too bad.
It's time they recognize the real choice is between democracy and tyranny, between an economy that works for all or one that works for a small sliver at the top.
Too bad.
It's time they recognize the real choice is between democracy and tyranny, between an economy that works for all or one that works for a small sliver at the top.
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“As with immigration, the lesson is the same: it is grassroots resistance, not elite caution, that is winning this fight, and Democrats’ cowardice in scapegoating their own base is what’s holding the party back.” @cnewman.bsky.social via @commondreams.org
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
Trump's Immigration Policies Have Been Rejected; Why Won't Dems Act Like It? | Common Dreams
Rather than continue internecine fights, Democratic elites should join the grassroots in fighting the real adversary—the brutal, violent, white-nationalist deportation campaign now tearing this count...
www.commondreams.org
August 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
“As with immigration, the lesson is the same: it is grassroots resistance, not elite caution, that is winning this fight, and Democrats’ cowardice in scapegoating their own base is what’s holding the party back.” @cnewman.bsky.social via @commondreams.org
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...
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So NYT reports that Third Way will spend $15-million to discredit democratic socialism ahead of the presidential elections. “Their fear: Dr. El-Sayed was paving a path for a progressive to seize the party’s presidential nomination in 2028 — and then go on to lose the general election.” Except...
August 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM
So NYT reports that Third Way will spend $15-million to discredit democratic socialism ahead of the presidential elections. “Their fear: Dr. El-Sayed was paving a path for a progressive to seize the party’s presidential nomination in 2028 — and then go on to lose the general election.” Except...
Now corporate Democrats will spend $15 million to fend off the rise of socialism, instead of joining allies in resisting rising fascism?!
Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left (Gift Article)
One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.
www.nytimes.com
August 6, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Now corporate Democrats will spend $15 million to fend off the rise of socialism, instead of joining allies in resisting rising fascism?!
Hegseth's ’Department of War' killed two US nurses and two medevac pilots last spring. The incompetence is heinous.
August 5, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Hegseth's ’Department of War' killed two US nurses and two medevac pilots last spring. The incompetence is heinous.
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Decent column, but this is not what happened. What happened is that the same petrostate bad actor (Russia) has successfully deployed the tactics it used to hijack U.S. politics against the U.K. GOP=UKIP=Putin. Goal is defeating renewables & doubling down on fossil fuel dependence.
August 2, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Decent column, but this is not what happened. What happened is that the same petrostate bad actor (Russia) has successfully deployed the tactics it used to hijack U.S. politics against the U.K. GOP=UKIP=Putin. Goal is defeating renewables & doubling down on fossil fuel dependence.
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Extinction is forever. We can't afford to let the Endangered Species Act (ESA) be dismantled.
But this month, the Trump admin finalized three new rules that put wildlife of greater risk of extinction. Here's what you need to know ⬇️
But this month, the Trump admin finalized three new rules that put wildlife of greater risk of extinction. Here's what you need to know ⬇️
July 24, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Extinction is forever. We can't afford to let the Endangered Species Act (ESA) be dismantled.
But this month, the Trump admin finalized three new rules that put wildlife of greater risk of extinction. Here's what you need to know ⬇️
But this month, the Trump admin finalized three new rules that put wildlife of greater risk of extinction. Here's what you need to know ⬇️
The procurers die off - one every 3-4 years? First Jeffrey #Epstein (2019), then his associate Jean-Luc Brunel (2022) - both 'suicides' while in custody facing trafficking charges. This week, Epstein's 'scout' was found dead, 5 months after prosecutors started investigating him.
Daniel Siad, Model Scout Who Connected Women to Epstein, Is Found Dead in France (Gift Article)
Daniel Siad, who was found dead on Monday, repeatedly introduced Jeffrey Epstein to young women, according to messages he exchanged with Mr. Epstein. Mr. Siad had denied wrongdoing.
www.nytimes.com
July 24, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The procurers die off - one every 3-4 years? First Jeffrey #Epstein (2019), then his associate Jean-Luc Brunel (2022) - both 'suicides' while in custody facing trafficking charges. This week, Epstein's 'scout' was found dead, 5 months after prosecutors started investigating him.
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Washingtonians! We've got inside intel that hyperscalers have been having "urgent" meetings with Governor Ferguson.
THIS IS NOT GOOD. He stood up to Trump as AG; make sure he knows we expect him to stand up for our communities now, and not roll over for Big Tech.
Statewide moratorium now!
THIS IS NOT GOOD. He stood up to Trump as AG; make sure he knows we expect him to stand up for our communities now, and not roll over for Big Tech.
Statewide moratorium now!
Governor Ferguson, Stand with Washington Communities against Big Tech
Washington State is in the fourth year of a drought; given the current El Niño, the fifth is likely right around the corner. We're also facing other dire climate impacts: heat waves, wildfires, floodi...
actionnetwork.org
July 21, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Washingtonians! We've got inside intel that hyperscalers have been having "urgent" meetings with Governor Ferguson.
THIS IS NOT GOOD. He stood up to Trump as AG; make sure he knows we expect him to stand up for our communities now, and not roll over for Big Tech.
Statewide moratorium now!
THIS IS NOT GOOD. He stood up to Trump as AG; make sure he knows we expect him to stand up for our communities now, and not roll over for Big Tech.
Statewide moratorium now!
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We Are Nothing Like the Gestapo.
🧊✈️ SEATTLE ⛓️😲
👉 Young men & boys in shackles are herded by hired thugs from a chartered Eastern 737 to a waiting bus, to be transported to GEO Group's Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington 👀
👉 Young men & boys in shackles are herded by hired thugs from a chartered Eastern 737 to a waiting bus, to be transported to GEO Group's Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington 👀
July 20, 2026 at 3:02 AM
We Are Nothing Like the Gestapo.
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ICE hi speed chased “man before he hastily parked his car on the side of the road, jumped out & hid on a nearby residential property. ICE agents sought access to the property, but were denied entry by the person living there, a resident named Kyle.”
🫡 Kylie
www.ospreynews.net/p/ice-ramps-...
🫡 Kylie
www.ospreynews.net/p/ice-ramps-...
ICE ramps up presence in Shoreline as witnesses push back
Multiple attempted arrests have been derailed by citizens taking video of ICE activity
www.ospreynews.net
July 18, 2026 at 1:45 PM
ICE hi speed chased “man before he hastily parked his car on the side of the road, jumped out & hid on a nearby residential property. ICE agents sought access to the property, but were denied entry by the person living there, a resident named Kyle.”
🫡 Kylie
www.ospreynews.net/p/ice-ramps-...
🫡 Kylie
www.ospreynews.net/p/ice-ramps-...
#Socialist candidate for #Congress in #Seattle! It's time to leave the genocide-enabling parties of corporate power behind!
Who besides @cmkshama.bsky.social will replace the genocide-enabling Democrat to represent Washington's 9th Congressional District?
Who besides @cmkshama.bsky.social will replace the genocide-enabling Democrat to represent Washington's 9th Congressional District?
July 18, 2026 at 7:25 PM
#Socialist candidate for #Congress in #Seattle! It's time to leave the genocide-enabling parties of corporate power behind!
Who besides @cmkshama.bsky.social will replace the genocide-enabling Democrat to represent Washington's 9th Congressional District?
Who besides @cmkshama.bsky.social will replace the genocide-enabling Democrat to represent Washington's 9th Congressional District?
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Dude who looks like a lightbulb and plays an invisible cello while he talks sure has some opinions!
Miller: "It's not a coincidence that when you look at these violent Antifa demonstrations not one of the people that is demonstrating looks like a normal person. Not one looks normal. They're all deformed in some way in their appearance, in their dress, in their mannerism." #cdnpoli
July 18, 2026 at 3:59 AM
Dude who looks like a lightbulb and plays an invisible cello while he talks sure has some opinions!
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Looks like some troublemakers showed up at the @microsoft.com convo at Climate Week...
...because Microsoft has INCREASED emissions by 80% since 2020.
Is that the plan for Washington State? Businesses that fan the flames on our wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves?
This is bullshit.
...because Microsoft has INCREASED emissions by 80% since 2020.
Is that the plan for Washington State? Businesses that fan the flames on our wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves?
This is bullshit.
July 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Looks like some troublemakers showed up at the @microsoft.com convo at Climate Week...
...because Microsoft has INCREASED emissions by 80% since 2020.
Is that the plan for Washington State? Businesses that fan the flames on our wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves?
This is bullshit.
...because Microsoft has INCREASED emissions by 80% since 2020.
Is that the plan for Washington State? Businesses that fan the flames on our wildfires, droughts, and heatwaves?
This is bullshit.
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Today, Stand.earth and local groups dropped by #PNWClimateWeek in Seattle, Washington to see @microsoft.com’s Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa, who – despite the company’s massive investments in fossil fuels – ironically served as the keynote speaker for a talk on climate targets.
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We Called Out Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer at PNW Climate Week
YouTube video by Stand.earth
www.youtube.com
July 18, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Today, Stand.earth and local groups dropped by #PNWClimateWeek in Seattle, Washington to see @microsoft.com’s Chief Sustainability Officer Melanie Nakagawa, who – despite the company’s massive investments in fossil fuels – ironically served as the keynote speaker for a talk on climate targets.
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Join Dance Against DOGE tomorrow as we dance to World Music and celebrate the World Cup!
Saturday, July 18th from 11am - 1pm EDT
3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
@teslatakedown.com
Register: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Saturday, July 18th from 11am - 1pm EDT
3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
@teslatakedown.com
Register: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
July 17, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Join Dance Against DOGE tomorrow as we dance to World Music and celebrate the World Cup!
Saturday, July 18th from 11am - 1pm EDT
3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
@teslatakedown.com
Register: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Saturday, July 18th from 11am - 1pm EDT
3307 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007
@teslatakedown.com
Register: www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
Member of Congress from Chicago: "DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity." When I was a kid, the FBI acted with impunity, assassinating people identified as threats and disrupting community organizations. DHS was created to reestablish that oppressive force.
A temporary pause after two deadly ICE traffic stops is not accountability. Neither is more training for an agency empowered to terrorize communities.
@delia.bsky.social says abolishing ICE is only the beginning: dismantle DHS.
@delia.bsky.social says abolishing ICE is only the beginning: dismantle DHS.
House Democrat Says Abolishing ICE Isn’t Enough — DHS Must Go, Too
“The problem isn’t ‘training.’ DHS was built to violate our rights,” said Rep. Delia C. Ramirez.
inthesetimes.com
July 16, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Member of Congress from Chicago: "DHS was built to violate our rights and has been empowered to act with impunity." When I was a kid, the FBI acted with impunity, assassinating people identified as threats and disrupting community organizations. DHS was created to reestablish that oppressive force.
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23 zettajoules is the latest measure of excess heat into oceans caused by fossil fuel:
23,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 joules
Entire human energy production = 1/2 a zettajoule.
23,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 joules
Entire human energy production = 1/2 a zettajoule.
Global ocean temperatures are entering ‘uncharted territory,’ climate scientists say
Sea surface temperatures in late June reached nearly 70 degrees Fahrenheit on average, shattering records
www.scientificamerican.com
July 14, 2026 at 10:16 PM
23 zettajoules is the latest measure of excess heat into oceans caused by fossil fuel:
23,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 joules
Entire human energy production = 1/2 a zettajoule.
23,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 joules
Entire human energy production = 1/2 a zettajoule.