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Alaska Public Media @alaskapublic.org

Leaders on Alaska's North Slope are applauding President Trump's GOP megabill, which increases tax deductions for subsistence whaling captains. "It costs a lot to be able to go out and hunt for our traditional foods," said whaler Charles Akłinik Lampe.

jul 15, 2025, 8:49 pm • 6 3

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NYC Ray🏳️‍🌈 @ray301.bsky.social

In other words: “We got ours so to hell with the rest of the country.” I hope those traditional dishes taste especially sweet knowing they came at the cost of pain, suffering, and even death, all inflicted on the most vulnerable adults and children across the nation as Medicaid is gutted.

jul 16, 2025, 3:19 pm • 0 0 • view
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Anthony K Photos @anthonykphotos.bsky.social

America fails because "I've gots mine" influences far to many people.

jul 16, 2025, 3:18 pm • 0 0 • view
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Rowan 🏴 @rowanchandler.bsky.social

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jul 16, 2025, 1:32 am • 0 0 • view
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Shoshanah in Alaska @shanahstone.bsky.social

Whaling and oil development are unable to exist or function together harmoniously long term.

jul 15, 2025, 9:33 pm • 0 0 • view
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Iputadollariniwinacar @iputadollarin.bsky.social

Better known as the corrupt deal Lisa murkowski made to sell out the country by voting yes on Trump's disastrous bill Hey whalers: Hope you choke on it

jul 15, 2025, 10:37 pm • 1 0 • view