Alyssa Williams 🇺🇸 🇺🇦
@alyssa667.bsky.social
Political scientist/historian•SFSU/Cal/Harvard ES•Texafornian•U Hawai’i/🎾tour Mom•Scorpio•ocean lover•music aficionado esp obscure garage/psych, detester of cowards
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And that’s that, last sunset as a fully free, functioning, democratic republic. Do not succumb to the new normal, dark times ahead, but solidarity is paramount to overcome them.
Didn’t expect this level of grief. 💔 🇺🇸
Didn’t expect this level of grief. 💔 🇺🇸
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Todd Snider, 1966-2025
A wry and beloved country singer/songwriter with a sharp pen and well-honed sense of humor, Snider was perhaps the quintessential postmodern troubadour.
A wry and beloved country singer/songwriter with a sharp pen and well-honed sense of humor, Snider was perhaps the quintessential postmodern troubadour.
Todd Snider Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More... | AllMusic
Explore Todd Snider's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Todd Snider on AllMusic.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Todd Snider, 1966-2025
A wry and beloved country singer/songwriter with a sharp pen and well-honed sense of humor, Snider was perhaps the quintessential postmodern troubadour.
A wry and beloved country singer/songwriter with a sharp pen and well-honed sense of humor, Snider was perhaps the quintessential postmodern troubadour.
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RIP Todd Snider. One of the greats, an unheralded songwriters' songwriter and a genuine character. Loved and proselytized for almost as long as I've been a music critic. A guy not only influenced by Prine/Kristofferson/Jerry Jeff but he seemed to come out of the same world.
November 15, 2025 at 3:35 PM
RIP Todd Snider. One of the greats, an unheralded songwriters' songwriter and a genuine character. Loved and proselytized for almost as long as I've been a music critic. A guy not only influenced by Prine/Kristofferson/Jerry Jeff but he seemed to come out of the same world.
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When I chose to study politics for a living I had no idea that politics would get this dumb.
November 15, 2025 at 2:43 AM
When I chose to study politics for a living I had no idea that politics would get this dumb.
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November 14, 1960: Ruby Nell Bridges Hall an American civil rights activist, became the first Black child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis.
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
November 14, 1960: Ruby Nell Bridges Hall an American civil rights activist, became the first Black child to desegregate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in Louisiana during the New Orleans school desegregation crisis.
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The 1974 Inter-Continental Praha reopened after 5 years of renovation as Fairmont Golden Prague r/brutalism
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The 1974 Inter-Continental Praha reopened after 5 years of renovation as Fairmont Golden Prague r/brutalism
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The "Scare-Fox", 1910.
A mechanical device, designed to keep foxes away from pheasants: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/scare-fox
A mechanical device, designed to keep foxes away from pheasants: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/scare-fox
November 14, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The "Scare-Fox", 1910.
A mechanical device, designed to keep foxes away from pheasants: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/scare-fox
A mechanical device, designed to keep foxes away from pheasants: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/scare-fox
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Auger Aliassime beats Zverev 6-4 7-6 in Turin
Felix reaches the semifinals of the ATP Finals for the first time
Incredible effort to win his last 2 matches to qualify
It has been a remarkable end to 2025
✅25th top 10 win
✅50th win of 2025
✅7th top 10 win of 2025
Confidence through the roof
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Felix reaches the semifinals of the ATP Finals for the first time
Incredible effort to win his last 2 matches to qualify
It has been a remarkable end to 2025
✅25th top 10 win
✅50th win of 2025
✅7th top 10 win of 2025
Confidence through the roof
🇨🇦
November 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Auger Aliassime beats Zverev 6-4 7-6 in Turin
Felix reaches the semifinals of the ATP Finals for the first time
Incredible effort to win his last 2 matches to qualify
It has been a remarkable end to 2025
✅25th top 10 win
✅50th win of 2025
✅7th top 10 win of 2025
Confidence through the roof
🇨🇦
Felix reaches the semifinals of the ATP Finals for the first time
Incredible effort to win his last 2 matches to qualify
It has been a remarkable end to 2025
✅25th top 10 win
✅50th win of 2025
✅7th top 10 win of 2025
Confidence through the roof
🇨🇦
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Cards from Etteilla’s “Livre de Thot” Tarot, published around the time of the French Revolution.
More on this beautiful and beguiling creation in our latest post: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/etteilla-thot
More on this beautiful and beguiling creation in our latest post: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/etteilla-thot
November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Cards from Etteilla’s “Livre de Thot” Tarot, published around the time of the French Revolution.
More on this beautiful and beguiling creation in our latest post: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/etteilla-thot
More on this beautiful and beguiling creation in our latest post: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/etteilla-thot
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IC 4637 - From Judy Schmidt (geckzilla.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/gnaoyM
November 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
IC 4637 - From Judy Schmidt (geckzilla.bsky.social) - https://flic.kr/p/gnaoyM
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White Fence ~ Wolf Gets Red Faced
(from For the Recently Found Innocent, 2014)
#NowPlaying #TimPresley #WhiteFence #MusicSky
The essence of Syd Barrett, Wire and The Pretty Things
all fired through Tim Presley's genius brain.
#Music #Psychedelic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQAD...
(from For the Recently Found Innocent, 2014)
#NowPlaying #TimPresley #WhiteFence #MusicSky
The essence of Syd Barrett, Wire and The Pretty Things
all fired through Tim Presley's genius brain.
#Music #Psychedelic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQAD...
White Fence~For The Recently Found Innocent~"Wolf Gets Red Faced"
YouTube video by Mike Chitwood
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
White Fence ~ Wolf Gets Red Faced
(from For the Recently Found Innocent, 2014)
#NowPlaying #TimPresley #WhiteFence #MusicSky
The essence of Syd Barrett, Wire and The Pretty Things
all fired through Tim Presley's genius brain.
#Music #Psychedelic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQAD...
(from For the Recently Found Innocent, 2014)
#NowPlaying #TimPresley #WhiteFence #MusicSky
The essence of Syd Barrett, Wire and The Pretty Things
all fired through Tim Presley's genius brain.
#Music #Psychedelic
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQAD...
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OMG BATS 🦇
This piece is amazing.
Palma Depicting a Ball Player and Flying #Bats
Veracruz Culture, Mexico, Gulf Coast, c. 200-900 CE
Volcanic stone
@explorenoma.bsky.social NOMA
#IndigenousArt #HSS2025
This piece is amazing.
Palma Depicting a Ball Player and Flying #Bats
Veracruz Culture, Mexico, Gulf Coast, c. 200-900 CE
Volcanic stone
@explorenoma.bsky.social NOMA
#IndigenousArt #HSS2025
November 14, 2025 at 3:50 AM
OMG BATS 🦇
This piece is amazing.
Palma Depicting a Ball Player and Flying #Bats
Veracruz Culture, Mexico, Gulf Coast, c. 200-900 CE
Volcanic stone
@explorenoma.bsky.social NOMA
#IndigenousArt #HSS2025
This piece is amazing.
Palma Depicting a Ball Player and Flying #Bats
Veracruz Culture, Mexico, Gulf Coast, c. 200-900 CE
Volcanic stone
@explorenoma.bsky.social NOMA
#IndigenousArt #HSS2025
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The exterior of the Rialto Theater in NYC, decorated for the New York premiere of the Val Lewton/Jacques Tourneur horror classic CAT PEOPLE
Tourneur was BOTD in 1904
Tourneur was BOTD in 1904
November 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The exterior of the Rialto Theater in NYC, decorated for the New York premiere of the Val Lewton/Jacques Tourneur horror classic CAT PEOPLE
Tourneur was BOTD in 1904
Tourneur was BOTD in 1904
Went out to sit by the pool this fine, warm evening in the DFW ‘burbs and did not expect to see the aurora borealis dancing across the northern sky. ✨Nevertheless! #northernlights
November 12, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Went out to sit by the pool this fine, warm evening in the DFW ‘burbs and did not expect to see the aurora borealis dancing across the northern sky. ✨Nevertheless! #northernlights
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Sharp Pins :: Balloon Balloon Balloon
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/11/11/s...
Kai Slater dons the velvet flares once again for this superlative dose of psychedelic 1960s pop, spun out on electric 12-string and recorded in a dazey cloud of lo-fi fuzz.
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/11/11/s...
Kai Slater dons the velvet flares once again for this superlative dose of psychedelic 1960s pop, spun out on electric 12-string and recorded in a dazey cloud of lo-fi fuzz.
November 11, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Sharp Pins :: Balloon Balloon Balloon
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/11/11/s...
Kai Slater dons the velvet flares once again for this superlative dose of psychedelic 1960s pop, spun out on electric 12-string and recorded in a dazey cloud of lo-fi fuzz.
aquariumdrunkard.com/2025/11/11/s...
Kai Slater dons the velvet flares once again for this superlative dose of psychedelic 1960s pop, spun out on electric 12-string and recorded in a dazey cloud of lo-fi fuzz.
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LaVern Baker - Voodoo Voodoo [Atlantic #2119] 1961
youtu.be/uF97F65_vzM
Delores LaVern Baker (born Delores Evans; November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997)
youtu.be/uF97F65_vzM
Delores LaVern Baker (born Delores Evans; November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997)
LaVern Baker - Voodoo Voodoo [Atlantic #2119] 1961
YouTube video by NIGHT BEAT RECORDS
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 1:04 AM
LaVern Baker - Voodoo Voodoo [Atlantic #2119] 1961
youtu.be/uF97F65_vzM
Delores LaVern Baker (born Delores Evans; November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997)
youtu.be/uF97F65_vzM
Delores LaVern Baker (born Delores Evans; November 11, 1929 – March 10, 1997)
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I've been wondering if (or really when) we'd see purges & lockdowns of accounts critical of those in power. I guess this is an early answer to both questions (yes & now).
In a rare case of Substack notes usefulness, I just learned that Sarah Kendzior (author of They Knew and a brilliant writer) got bounced from Bluesky. What the hell? new @sarahkendzior.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I've been wondering if (or really when) we'd see purges & lockdowns of accounts critical of those in power. I guess this is an early answer to both questions (yes & now).
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The Luka trade was the exogenous shock that rattled me from my stupor and made me realize almost everyone in power in any field right now is literally, in the clinical sense, addicted to both gambling and attention, and doesn't give a single shit about anyone else. I was clearly not alone here.
November 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The Luka trade was the exogenous shock that rattled me from my stupor and made me realize almost everyone in power in any field right now is literally, in the clinical sense, addicted to both gambling and attention, and doesn't give a single shit about anyone else. I was clearly not alone here.
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Our long national nightmare is over....Nico went all in on one of the worst trades in any sport EVER and was DEAD WRONG
He has been ejected from the casino..thank the basketball God's
#MFFL
He has been ejected from the casino..thank the basketball God's
#MFFL
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Our long national nightmare is over....Nico went all in on one of the worst trades in any sport EVER and was DEAD WRONG
He has been ejected from the casino..thank the basketball God's
#MFFL
He has been ejected from the casino..thank the basketball God's
#MFFL
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Why,
You grave but reckless senators
You grave but reckless senators
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Why,
You grave but reckless senators
You grave but reckless senators
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What a sh*t show:
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
The Justice Department has lost thousands of experienced attorneys and backfilled a fraction of the open jobs, in part because of a lack of qualified candidates.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
What a sh*t show:
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Justice Department struggles as thousands exit — and few are replaced
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM