Sarah Richardson
@azedmama.bsky.social
AZ born and raised. ASU double devil.
Mom to 3 kids in public schools.
Fierce public ed defender. in omnia paratus. she/her
#PublicEd #LoveIsLove #BIPOCLivesMatter #ProAbortion #Vote
Mom to 3 kids in public schools.
Fierce public ed defender. in omnia paratus. she/her
#PublicEd #LoveIsLove #BIPOCLivesMatter #ProAbortion #Vote
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It’s me. Hi.
I am a born and raised Arizonan. I care about public education and progressive politics. I am a policy/data geek. I love tv, Taylor Swift, traveling, & sci-fi. I’m an 80’s gal who wishes we could regress technology to around the year 2005. I work to help kids & try to be kind 💙
I am a born and raised Arizonan. I care about public education and progressive politics. I am a policy/data geek. I love tv, Taylor Swift, traveling, & sci-fi. I’m an 80’s gal who wishes we could regress technology to around the year 2005. I work to help kids & try to be kind 💙
Hey #AZ! Time to sign the petition for @krismayes.bsky.social
She’s the best politician in Arizona hands down.
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She’s the best politician in Arizona hands down.
KrisMayes.com/petition
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August 20, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Hey #AZ! Time to sign the petition for @krismayes.bsky.social
She’s the best politician in Arizona hands down.
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She’s the best politician in Arizona hands down.
KrisMayes.com/petition
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BREAKING: Steve Benson, the legendary cartoonist who worked for the Mirror for 5 years, died Tuesday
Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Steve Benson dies at 71
Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Steve Benson dies at 71 after stroke, ending nearly 50-year career in journalism
azmirror.com
July 9, 2025 at 3:51 AM
BREAKING: Steve Benson, the legendary cartoonist who worked for the Mirror for 5 years, died Tuesday
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Ds have less of a “messaging” problem and more of a “they actually agree with Rs” problem.
July 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Ds have less of a “messaging” problem and more of a “they actually agree with Rs” problem.
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say it again:
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
There is a false dichotomy drawn between "the ivory tower" and "the real world," and I'm here to report that in a post-industrial society, your real-world economy absolutely hinges on the university.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
University towns are factory towns. Universities drive economic activity, not the other way around.
A must read
May 18, 2025 at 1:45 PM
say it again:
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
4 million people work in higher ed, the largest employer in 10 states, second largest employer in 10 more, and in 60 of the 100 biggest cities
ROI for NIH and NSF for local economies is conservatively 4x, often close to 10x
demolishing higher education is economic sabotage
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Astronomers say they have found the strongest indication of life beyond our solar system, on a planet 124 light-years away called ‘K2-18b.’
While they have not declared the finding of life, they detected “potential biosignatures” that are typically produced by living organisms like marine algae.
While they have not declared the finding of life, they detected “potential biosignatures” that are typically produced by living organisms like marine algae.
April 17, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Astronomers say they have found the strongest indication of life beyond our solar system, on a planet 124 light-years away called ‘K2-18b.’
While they have not declared the finding of life, they detected “potential biosignatures” that are typically produced by living organisms like marine algae.
While they have not declared the finding of life, they detected “potential biosignatures” that are typically produced by living organisms like marine algae.
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As David Brooks has said, we’re approaching civil disobedience and national strikes phase of defending our nation.
April 18, 2025 at 2:27 AM
As David Brooks has said, we’re approaching civil disobedience and national strikes phase of defending our nation.
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Bone chilling.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
April 14, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Bone chilling.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
A court ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia to stay in the United States.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that he was illegally removed. Trump is pretending he won the ruling 9-0.
1/ You may not think this case means anything to you. But let me tell you why it does.
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How could a slavery scandal involving the President of the United States be worse than we thought? This extremely long, extremely detailed, and fully sourced PROOF report explains.
This—not the tariff war—is the most important story in America right now. I hope you will consider checking it out.
This—not the tariff war—is the most important story in America right now. I hope you will consider checking it out.
The Trump-El Salvador Scandal Deepens
As President Trump prepares to fête brutal far-right El Salvadoran dictator Nayib Bukele in DC on April 14, the scandal involving a vile new international slave trade between the two men is growing.
sethabramson.substack.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
How could a slavery scandal involving the President of the United States be worse than we thought? This extremely long, extremely detailed, and fully sourced PROOF report explains.
This—not the tariff war—is the most important story in America right now. I hope you will consider checking it out.
This—not the tariff war—is the most important story in America right now. I hope you will consider checking it out.
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I mean, that’s cute and all, but the speed at which these institutions “caved” tells me they’ve wanted to do this all along.
Former president Barack Obama called on universities and law firms to stand up to intimidation from President Donald Trump’s administration and urged Americans to prepare to “possibly sacrifice” in support of democratic values.
Obama calls on citizens, colleges and law firms to resist Trump agenda
In a campus speech, the former president said universities should be prepared to lose federal funds to defend academic freedom, rather than be “intimidated.”
wapo.st
April 5, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I mean, that’s cute and all, but the speed at which these institutions “caved” tells me they’ve wanted to do this all along.
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Good day to remember that a US President has no inherent power over tariffs whatsoever. It’s not like war powers or pardons. It’s entirely delegated by Congress to deal with emergencies. GOP Congress cld modify that law tonight and bring this to a screeching halt.
April 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Good day to remember that a US President has no inherent power over tariffs whatsoever. It’s not like war powers or pardons. It’s entirely delegated by Congress to deal with emergencies. GOP Congress cld modify that law tonight and bring this to a screeching halt.
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Spot. Fucking. On.
Hear the primal scream and DO SOMETHING!
Hear the primal scream and DO SOMETHING!
March 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Spot. Fucking. On.
Hear the primal scream and DO SOMETHING!
Hear the primal scream and DO SOMETHING!
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Elon Musk’s project is gutting Social Security-closing offices, slashing staff & cutting services. This isn’t about cutting waste; it’s about forcing everyday Americans to pay the price for billionaire tax breaks. We can’t stand by & watch—join a HandsOff march April 5th
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March 23, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Elon Musk’s project is gutting Social Security-closing offices, slashing staff & cutting services. This isn’t about cutting waste; it’s about forcing everyday Americans to pay the price for billionaire tax breaks. We can’t stand by & watch—join a HandsOff march April 5th
#MomSky
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#MomSky
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One of the biggest applause moments from the @aoc.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov rally last night in AZ? When it was pointed out that we have to hold not just republicans to the fire but hold Democrats accountable.
Yep. A party that aligns itself with the right is no party of mine.
Yep. A party that aligns itself with the right is no party of mine.
March 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
One of the biggest applause moments from the @aoc.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov rally last night in AZ? When it was pointed out that we have to hold not just republicans to the fire but hold Democrats accountable.
Yep. A party that aligns itself with the right is no party of mine.
Yep. A party that aligns itself with the right is no party of mine.
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Chart of cumulative protests reported from Jan 22 - Feb 28, 2017 vs 2025:
March 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Chart of cumulative protests reported from Jan 22 - Feb 28, 2017 vs 2025:
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Gallego is holding a townhall on saving Medicaid days before holding an extravagant fundraiser with one of the lead coordinators with DOGE (Marc Andreessen). His team can’t block him from being able to answer questions about this forever
March 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Gallego is holding a townhall on saving Medicaid days before holding an extravagant fundraiser with one of the lead coordinators with DOGE (Marc Andreessen). His team can’t block him from being able to answer questions about this forever
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KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 2:59 PM
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
☎️: (202) 224-3121
Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.
The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.
Call retiring Senators too!
We all need to immediately stop supporting the democrat party and only give our time and money to a new party who actually cares to defend this country
I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
March 14, 2025 at 3:38 AM
We all need to immediately stop supporting the democrat party and only give our time and money to a new party who actually cares to defend this country
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Michael and I just had a convo about Dems' roll-over-and-die strategy that will (1) push anyone to the left out of the Party AND (2) lead such terrible conditions that they'll try (and fail) to sell the "vote for us because at least we aren't Republicans" strategy again.
I'm so tired, y'all.
I'm so tired, y'all.
March 8, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Michael and I just had a convo about Dems' roll-over-and-die strategy that will (1) push anyone to the left out of the Party AND (2) lead such terrible conditions that they'll try (and fail) to sell the "vote for us because at least we aren't Republicans" strategy again.
I'm so tired, y'all.
I'm so tired, y'all.
From @jkbrenneman.bsky.social Twitter “In a purely factual, non-edgy-leftist way,we would all be much better off if we could just reclassify moderate Democrats as the Republicans they are,call the Republican Party the far right party that it is,& make space for an actual left/liberal alternative.”
March 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM
From @jkbrenneman.bsky.social Twitter “In a purely factual, non-edgy-leftist way,we would all be much better off if we could just reclassify moderate Democrats as the Republicans they are,call the Republican Party the far right party that it is,& make space for an actual left/liberal alternative.”
My teenage son just told me that there has been a sudden and dramatic shift in his and his male friends algorithms on Instagram where they are seeing only fighting videos.
I am trying to not read too much into it- but something about this doesn’t sit right with me.
I am trying to not read too much into it- but something about this doesn’t sit right with me.
February 26, 2025 at 8:14 PM
My teenage son just told me that there has been a sudden and dramatic shift in his and his male friends algorithms on Instagram where they are seeing only fighting videos.
I am trying to not read too much into it- but something about this doesn’t sit right with me.
I am trying to not read too much into it- but something about this doesn’t sit right with me.
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Sha’Carri Richardson | Red Cannas (flipped), by Georgia O’Keeffe, 1919
February 10, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Sha’Carri Richardson | Red Cannas (flipped), by Georgia O’Keeffe, 1919
If it’s so brilliant, why not go through the proper channels to audit and make change via Congress? Republicans have a majority- they can pass anything.
It’s illegal and corrupt.
“This is how democracy dies- with thunderous applause”
It’s illegal and corrupt.
“This is how democracy dies- with thunderous applause”
Lisa McClain on Morning Joe: "Listen, I think what President Trump is doing by appointing Elon Musk is absolutely brilliant. We have a spending problem. It is going to take some unconventional thought process, some unconventional wisdom, to get us out of the mess we're in right now."
February 7, 2025 at 2:44 PM
If it’s so brilliant, why not go through the proper channels to audit and make change via Congress? Republicans have a majority- they can pass anything.
It’s illegal and corrupt.
“This is how democracy dies- with thunderous applause”
It’s illegal and corrupt.
“This is how democracy dies- with thunderous applause”