@arabbookworm.bsky.social
Lover of books, art. Leftist. Opinionated. Recovering from cancer.
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Y'all I have to be insufferable about fundraising for @scarleteen.com because the work we are doing is too important! We're establishing a $40k fund to help with health care expenses for staff and volunteers, and a dollar-for-dollar match kicks in at $10k!
www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...
www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...
November 14, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Y'all I have to be insufferable about fundraising for @scarleteen.com because the work we are doing is too important! We're establishing a $40k fund to help with health care expenses for staff and volunteers, and a dollar-for-dollar match kicks in at $10k!
www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...
www.classy.org/fundraiser/6...
After reading the thread i reskied below about Wuthering heights… i’d love to see an adaptation set someplace like Egypt. No, its not misty, desolate moorland, but…. The desert, in many ways, has similar qualities. You could set it in crumbling villas from the turn of last century….
November 14, 2025 at 12:42 PM
After reading the thread i reskied below about Wuthering heights… i’d love to see an adaptation set someplace like Egypt. No, its not misty, desolate moorland, but…. The desert, in many ways, has similar qualities. You could set it in crumbling villas from the turn of last century….
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When people say that Wuthering Heights doesn't have anything to do with race or that no film has engaged with race, what they mean is that for them Romani people do not count and they also haven't been paying attention. I'm going to share a little material from a recent talk. Content note: racism 1/
November 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
When people say that Wuthering Heights doesn't have anything to do with race or that no film has engaged with race, what they mean is that for them Romani people do not count and they also haven't been paying attention. I'm going to share a little material from a recent talk. Content note: racism 1/
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I know both these words very well and somehow never made this connection till now. TIL
To explain: "Kabbalah" is a term referring to a wide array of mystic practices and texts in Judaism, but antisemites have LONG used it as an example of Judaic secretiveness and evil
Ergo describing some evil secret group as a "cabal"
Anyway, now you know
Ergo describing some evil secret group as a "cabal"
Anyway, now you know
November 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
I know both these words very well and somehow never made this connection till now. TIL
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This is super bad for US citizens, especially on the left of the spectrum. Gives this authoritarian administration potentially the power to surveil & go after US citizens on spurious "funding of FTO" grounds. This whole antifa boogeyman is being fully weaponized. So dangerous.
My NSPM-7 coverage has for weeks been met with smug assurances that there's no law for domestic terrorism. Well, the Trump admin just designated Antifa groups as Foreign Terror Orgs - for which there is a law:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/trump-slap...
Trump Escalates War on Leftists With Antifa Foreign Terror Label
Move cites NSPM-7, saying four European Antifa groups espoused "anti-Christianity," "anti-capitalism," and "anti-Americanism"
www.kenklippenstein.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This is super bad for US citizens, especially on the left of the spectrum. Gives this authoritarian administration potentially the power to surveil & go after US citizens on spurious "funding of FTO" grounds. This whole antifa boogeyman is being fully weaponized. So dangerous.
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"This could take down Democrats, too."
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
November 13, 2025 at 1:15 AM
"This could take down Democrats, too."
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
I know. And I frankly wouldn't give even an itty bitty damn if it implicated every Democratic man in Congress, every Democratic hopeful for 2028 and every Democrat who has even thought about running for office.
Down with the sex predators, wherever they are.
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Buy local, artisan, small
Never been more important to buy from craftspeople, painters, potters, illustrators, makers, carpenters, bakers and the like. Seek them out, follow them, support them and buy their goods. Use them or lose them etc etc
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Buy local, artisan, small
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The last penny will be struck today. Its unilateral elimination by presidential decree is likely illegal, but no one's gonna kick up a fuss.
This is perhaps the only instance of Alexandrian gridlock cleaving that Trump's done that's served the public interest, yet it's tiny & still causing chaos
This is perhaps the only instance of Alexandrian gridlock cleaving that Trump's done that's served the public interest, yet it's tiny & still causing chaos
US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
The U.S. Mint has ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and in recognition of the growing irrelevance of the 1-cent coin.
apnews.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The last penny will be struck today. Its unilateral elimination by presidential decree is likely illegal, but no one's gonna kick up a fuss.
This is perhaps the only instance of Alexandrian gridlock cleaving that Trump's done that's served the public interest, yet it's tiny & still causing chaos
This is perhaps the only instance of Alexandrian gridlock cleaving that Trump's done that's served the public interest, yet it's tiny & still causing chaos
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Hello. If your play calls what's happening in Gaza a “conflict” & a “war”, centers the story of two white people’s marriage "torn apart after Oct 7" to do it & involves no Palestinians in “the team” in the process please stay the fuck out of my inbox with your complimentary tickets. Thank you.
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Hello. If your play calls what's happening in Gaza a “conflict” & a “war”, centers the story of two white people’s marriage "torn apart after Oct 7" to do it & involves no Palestinians in “the team” in the process please stay the fuck out of my inbox with your complimentary tickets. Thank you.
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🚨Re-posting with UPDATE from today🚨
The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been expanded from 2 lots to ALL LOTS
Do not consume any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula
The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been expanded from 2 lots to ALL LOTS
Do not consume any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula
🧵There is an outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Inc Whole Nutrition Formula resulting in 15 cases across 12 states
🍼Do not use recalled infant formula
🧼Clean any exposed items/surfaces
🏥Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed ByHeart and is sick
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
🍼Do not use recalled infant formula
🧼Clean any exposed items/surfaces
🏥Seek immediate medical care if your infant consumed ByHeart and is sick
www.cdc.gov/botulism/out...
Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025
Details on an outbreak of infant botulism linked to infant formula, November 2025.
www.cdc.gov
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
🚨Re-posting with UPDATE from today🚨
The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been expanded from 2 lots to ALL LOTS
Do not consume any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula
The recall of ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula has been expanded from 2 lots to ALL LOTS
Do not consume any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula
Apparently there’s a recall of Byheart baby formula in the US. For botulism. Cases in 13 states.
November 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Apparently there’s a recall of Byheart baby formula in the US. For botulism. Cases in 13 states.
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NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
Exclusive: UK suspends some intelligence sharing with US over boat strike concerns in major break | CNN Politics
The United Kingdom is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes ...
edition.cnn.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 PM
NEWS: The UK is no longer sharing intelligence with the US about suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Caribbean because it does not want to be complicit in US military strikes and believes the attacks are illegal, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. edition.cnn.com/2025/11/11/p...
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
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anyway if dems think I'm gonna forget this shit in 5 months, they're wrong. if they think I'm gonna forget it in 5 years, they're wrong. they have fully convinced me that purging the party of these inept losers in the senate is more important than retaking the senate in the next election cycle
November 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
anyway if dems think I'm gonna forget this shit in 5 months, they're wrong. if they think I'm gonna forget it in 5 years, they're wrong. they have fully convinced me that purging the party of these inept losers in the senate is more important than retaking the senate in the next election cycle
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Sheldon remind me when did Chuck Schumer fight united with the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 11, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Sheldon remind me when did Chuck Schumer fight united with the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York
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This is what I want to start emphazising more to our "leaders" in the United States Congress.
These people think they have a hard time now? Wait till people start putting basic facts together and realize what an obscenely gigantic role they are playing in protecting insurrectionists.
These people think they have a hard time now? Wait till people start putting basic facts together and realize what an obscenely gigantic role they are playing in protecting insurrectionists.
And I will add, the longer they continue this stupid game, the more and more criminal exposure they have to providing aid/comfort to insurrectionists, an extremely serious charge.
November 11, 2025 at 7:27 AM
This is what I want to start emphazising more to our "leaders" in the United States Congress.
These people think they have a hard time now? Wait till people start putting basic facts together and realize what an obscenely gigantic role they are playing in protecting insurrectionists.
These people think they have a hard time now? Wait till people start putting basic facts together and realize what an obscenely gigantic role they are playing in protecting insurrectionists.
The absolute fuck?
A reminder that according to Fetterman's own former staffers, Fetterman had a meeting with J-Street president Jeremy Ben Ami in which he told Ben Ami that he believes Arabs are like a "carton of sour milk" and that we should get back to killing.
"Kill them all" Fetterman is reported as having said.
"Kill them all" Fetterman is reported as having said.
November 11, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The absolute fuck?
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Clues by Sam
A daily logic puzzle where you deduce who are criminals and who are innocent!
cluesbysam.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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If the turncoat 8 are what happens when you have a big tent, time to get a smaller tent
November 10, 2025 at 1:04 PM
If the turncoat 8 are what happens when you have a big tent, time to get a smaller tent
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I am not going to let Schumer and 8 center-right Democrats bring me down. We won on Tuesday. We're gonna keep winning. Just keep telling the stories of what the Trump administration is doing and how it's making lives so much harder, about the corruption, the incompetence, the violence.
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I am not going to let Schumer and 8 center-right Democrats bring me down. We won on Tuesday. We're gonna keep winning. Just keep telling the stories of what the Trump administration is doing and how it's making lives so much harder, about the corruption, the incompetence, the violence.
And this starts on the local level
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
And this starts on the local level
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Also a reminder that Kaine was the Dem choice for VP with Clinton. If we manage to get a Dem presidential candidate again, we have to insist on a progressive person.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Also a reminder that Kaine was the Dem choice for VP with Clinton. If we manage to get a Dem presidential candidate again, we have to insist on a progressive person.
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Democratic leadership:
YOU MUST VOTE HARDER.
Democratic voters:
VOTE SUPER HARD IN MASSIVE NUMBERS AND FLIP SEATS AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Democratic leadership:
WE’RE CAVING. LULZ.
YOU MUST VOTE HARDER.
Democratic voters:
VOTE SUPER HARD IN MASSIVE NUMBERS AND FLIP SEATS AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Democratic leadership:
WE’RE CAVING. LULZ.
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Democratic leadership:
YOU MUST VOTE HARDER.
Democratic voters:
VOTE SUPER HARD IN MASSIVE NUMBERS AND FLIP SEATS AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Democratic leadership:
WE’RE CAVING. LULZ.
YOU MUST VOTE HARDER.
Democratic voters:
VOTE SUPER HARD IN MASSIVE NUMBERS AND FLIP SEATS AT MULTIPLE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Democratic leadership:
WE’RE CAVING. LULZ.