Geoffrey T. Blackwell

@gtblackwell.atheists.org

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Atheists.org Legal Director, #FirstAmendment attorney, co-host of @notsograndjury.bsky.social. "With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably."

Putin and Trump stand on a platform in front of Air Force One. "SKA 2" is partly visible on the front of the platform at the bottom of the frame.
NY Times headline: "Border Officials Are Said to Have Caused El Paso Closure by Firing Anti-Drone Laser People familiar with the episode said the use of the technology was not coordinated with the Federal Aviation Administration. Officials targeted what they thought was a drug cartel drone, but turned out to be a party balloon, they said." OP has underlined "turned out to be a party balloon."
Amazon X-Ray mistaken lists the cast of The Office for an episode of Columbo.
Blurry close-up image of a cat's face as it inspects the camera lens.
A pop-up in Windows Solitaire: "You need an active connection to the Internet to play this difficulty. You can still play Easy or Random decks offline. Would you like to play online?"
A cat lays on a desk next to a keyboard. A computer mouse is sitting on the cat's back.
"Mr. King said that the length of the shutdown and the pain it was inflicting on Americans had changed the calculus for some of his Democratic colleagues, pushing them to support a deal with Republicans that would reopen the government without the extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies they had originally sought."
NY Times headline: "As Mamdani Surges Ahead, Schumer Risks Finding Himself Left Behind" Subhead: "The rise of Zohran Mamdani comes at a complicated moment for Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, who is in danger of looking out of touch back home."
Trump's post: "TRUMP WASN'T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT," according to Pollsters.
Nina being adorable
Bowie (tuxedo cat) and Nina (tortie cat) chilling out on my office chair
Tortie cat attempting to crawl into a boot, supervised by her brother.
Bowie in a small box.
Winter Solstice Greetings Illustration of snowy hills and everygreens with a bright sunrise in the background.
Drake meme captioned: Conservatives No to "Killing a billionaire health insurance CEO in the street" Yes to "Killing an unhoused man in the subway"
Candle warmer lamp
My cat, Bowie, sitting partly on my keyboard and blocking one of my screens.
Image of a law review article excerpt that reads, "By 'Googling' an individual's name,^27 much more can often be learned, including educational background, civic involvement, and anything that has been deemed newsworthy by some editor at some point."
Cat close-up
Nina sitting on her pillow, enjoying a nice head scritch.
Nina curled up on her pillow, sleepy but with one eye peering into the lens with suspicion. Also, toe beans.
Tracy Chapman's self-titled album (1988)
Bowie would like to know why he is not currently receiving pets.
Business Today refers to the "newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" in a news story.
Nina begging for a belly rub from the shelves next to my desk, completely ignoring the pillow I put nearby just for her.
Jefferson's statute inside the Jefferson Memorial, in front of a quote engraved on the wall.
Cat licking the condensation off of a Gatorade bottle
Bowie making biscuits on the bedspread.
Bowie knows the camera loves him.
Nina, an adorable tortie cat, demanding attention by adversely possessing my mousepad.
The Treaty of Tripoli, page 1
A funny picture of my cat attempting to eat my guitar tuner.
Kennedy’s views regarding science, medicine, and public health are not just incorrect; they’re insidious. His stance on vaccinations goes far beyond healthy skepticism; it’s a dangerous cynicism that threatens to harm not only those who buy into it, but each of us and entire communities – including our atheist community, which reports one of the highest rates of vaccination among the entire population.
Tortie cat adversely possessing my mousepad