Betsy Schwartz
@betsys.bsky.social
@betsys@well.com
ArlingtonMA. TheWell. *Nix Admin. Democracy. Cat Lady.
ArlingtonMA. TheWell. *Nix Admin. Democracy. Cat Lady.
Is anyone surprised by this?
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Is anyone surprised by this?
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Trump can diss California all he wants, but here we have alert systems notifying everyone when an elderly, sickly, confused
adult goes missing.
adult goes missing.
August 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Trump can diss California all he wants, but here we have alert systems notifying everyone when an elderly, sickly, confused
adult goes missing.
adult goes missing.
April 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Some pics from Boston's #handsoff rally www.boston.com/news/local-n... #handsoff2025 #resist #indivisible
18 photos from Boston's 'Hands Off!' rally, protesting President Trump and Elon Musk
Senator Ed Markey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu were among the notable speakers at Boston's "Hands Off!" protest.
www.boston.com
April 6, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Some pics from Boston's #handsoff rally www.boston.com/news/local-n... #handsoff2025 #resist #indivisible
This is the essay which Rumeysa Ozturk cosigned. Her visa was revoked without informing her. She was detained by masked agents and whisked away in an umarked car to detention in Louisiana under threat of deportation, with no due process. www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2024...
Op-ed: Try again, President Kumar: Renewing calls for Tufts to adopt March 4 TCU Senate resolutions - The Tufts Daily
The independent student newspaper of Tufts University
www.tuftsdaily.com
March 30, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This is the essay which Rumeysa Ozturk cosigned. Her visa was revoked without informing her. She was detained by masked agents and whisked away in an umarked car to detention in Louisiana under threat of deportation, with no due process. www.tuftsdaily.com/article/2024...
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Worst. Episode. EVER.
February 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Worst. Episode. EVER.
The character limit on BSKY is driving me nuts today. Having trouble chopping a quote into the right-sized pieces. Is there a good tool for iPhone? Or do I need to save it for when I’m on a computer?
February 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The character limit on BSKY is driving me nuts today. Having trouble chopping a quote into the right-sized pieces. Is there a good tool for iPhone? Or do I need to save it for when I’m on a computer?
Upcoming protests
- noon Monday 2/17 ,your city or state Capitol
-2/28 buy nothing day
-3/7-3/14 buy nothing from Amazon week
-Friday 3/14 National Strike
- noon Monday 2/17 ,your city or state Capitol
-2/28 buy nothing day
-3/7-3/14 buy nothing from Amazon week
-Friday 3/14 National Strike
February 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Upcoming protests
- noon Monday 2/17 ,your city or state Capitol
-2/28 buy nothing day
-3/7-3/14 buy nothing from Amazon week
-Friday 3/14 National Strike
- noon Monday 2/17 ,your city or state Capitol
-2/28 buy nothing day
-3/7-3/14 buy nothing from Amazon week
-Friday 3/14 National Strike
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I would like to invite all AAAS Boston attendees, and anyone else, to join me in peacefully (but boisterously!) calling for a Tesla boycott and to Depose Elon on Thursday Feb 13 from 4:30-5:30 pm, in front of the Tesla showroom at 888 Boylston Street [continued below]
I would like to invite all AAAS Boston attendees, and anyone else, to join me in peacefully (but boisterously!) calling for a Tesla boycott and to Depose Elon on Thursday Feb 13 from 4:30-5:30 pm, in front of the Tesla showroom at 888 Boylston Street [continued below]
February 13, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Forwarded and trimmed:
I would like to invite all AAAS Boston attendees, and anyone else, to join me in peacefully (but boisterously!) calling for a Tesla boycott and to Depose Elon on Thursday Feb 13 from 4:30-5:30 pm, in front of the Tesla showroom at 888 Boylston Street [continued below]
I would like to invite all AAAS Boston attendees, and anyone else, to join me in peacefully (but boisterously!) calling for a Tesla boycott and to Depose Elon on Thursday Feb 13 from 4:30-5:30 pm, in front of the Tesla showroom at 888 Boylston Street [continued below]
another clear-eyed listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xzj...
Politics Chat: February 2, 2025
YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson
www.youtube.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
another clear-eyed listen: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xzj...
If you want clear-eyed things to listen to:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Don't Believe Him
Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · 02/02/2025 · 14m
podcasts.apple.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:44 AM
If you want clear-eyed things to listen to:
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
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This week, we’re asking you to plan a visit to your closest US Senate office to push senators to stand up against Trump’s lawless overreach. The ask will be slightly different if your senator is a Democrat or Republican. We put together a toolkit with everything you need: indivisi.org/choosetofight
February 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
This week, we’re asking you to plan a visit to your closest US Senate office to push senators to stand up against Trump’s lawless overreach. The ask will be slightly different if your senator is a Democrat or Republican. We put together a toolkit with everything you need: indivisi.org/choosetofight
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RFK Jr. is far more than just an “anti-vaxxer.” Over the years, he’s made countless outrageous statements on a wide range of topics. We’ve compiled 10 of the wildest clips—though even that barely scratches the surface.
'Viruses Are Our Friend'— 10 Off the Wall Video Clips from RFK Jr. Resurface on Bluesky
Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"
www.meidasplus.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
RFK Jr. is far more than just an “anti-vaxxer.” Over the years, he’s made countless outrageous statements on a wide range of topics. We’ve compiled 10 of the wildest clips—though even that barely scratches the surface.
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We are watching Project 2025 come to life. Thankfully, pro-democracy groups are fighting back in the courts. @democracydocket.com's 16-person team tracks these lawsuits so you don't have to.
Support their work. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
Support their work. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
January 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
We are watching Project 2025 come to life. Thankfully, pro-democracy groups are fighting back in the courts. @democracydocket.com's 16-person team tracks these lawsuits so you don't have to.
Support their work. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
Support their work. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/
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They’re testing. It wasn’t a “glitch” that turned off Medicaid portals. They’re seeing which things they can delete without a fight.
Vets benefits? Abuse shelters? Aid to children? Cancer research?
They don’t care who gets hurt. Just what they can get away with.
Keep. Fighting. Back.
Vets benefits? Abuse shelters? Aid to children? Cancer research?
They don’t care who gets hurt. Just what they can get away with.
Keep. Fighting. Back.
January 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
They’re testing. It wasn’t a “glitch” that turned off Medicaid portals. They’re seeing which things they can delete without a fight.
Vets benefits? Abuse shelters? Aid to children? Cancer research?
They don’t care who gets hurt. Just what they can get away with.
Keep. Fighting. Back.
Vets benefits? Abuse shelters? Aid to children? Cancer research?
They don’t care who gets hurt. Just what they can get away with.
Keep. Fighting. Back.
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Here is a list of the 2,600 programs under funding freezes as they are reviewed by the Trump Administration:
(Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
(Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Which Federal Programs Are Under Scrutiny? The Budget Office Named 2,600 of Them. (Gift Article)
The Trump administration ordered temporary freezes in funding for programs spanning virtually every part of the government. Here’s the full list.
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Here is a list of the 2,600 programs under funding freezes as they are reviewed by the Trump Administration:
(Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
(Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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State of things from my feed.
January 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
State of things from my feed.
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Read, share, act.
January 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Read, share, act.
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I just heard from a nonprofit in Massachusetts that helps veterans with transitional housing.
Trump's shutdown of gov funding hurts their ability to buy and prepare food for 100+ veterans.
Rent is due in 5 days. The loss of funds could mean some veterans face eviction.
Trump's shutdown of gov funding hurts their ability to buy and prepare food for 100+ veterans.
Rent is due in 5 days. The loss of funds could mean some veterans face eviction.
January 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I just heard from a nonprofit in Massachusetts that helps veterans with transitional housing.
Trump's shutdown of gov funding hurts their ability to buy and prepare food for 100+ veterans.
Rent is due in 5 days. The loss of funds could mean some veterans face eviction.
Trump's shutdown of gov funding hurts their ability to buy and prepare food for 100+ veterans.
Rent is due in 5 days. The loss of funds could mean some veterans face eviction.
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Trump’s latest power grab isn’t just unconstitutional — it’s cruel, chaotic, and catastrophic for millions of families.
January 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Trump’s latest power grab isn’t just unconstitutional — it’s cruel, chaotic, and catastrophic for millions of families.
Day 2 and already so much blood on their hands.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Exclusive: Trump administration canceling flights for nearly 1,660 Afghan refugees, say U.S official, advocate
Nearly 1,660 Afghans cleared by the U.S. government to resettle in the U.S., including family members of active duty U.S. military personnel, are having their flights canceled under President Donald Trump's order suspending U.S. refugee programs, a U.S. official and a leading refugee resettlement advocate said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
January 22, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Day 2 and already so much blood on their hands.
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
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On 21 March 1933 Adolf Hitler was officially sworn in as chancellor of Germany. The same day he pardoned 8,000 Nazis, who had committed violent acts, starting with the failed Hitler coup on 8 November 1923.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
Only a Handful of Republicans in Congress Object to Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move o...
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 10:03 PM
On 21 March 1933 Adolf Hitler was officially sworn in as chancellor of Germany. The same day he pardoned 8,000 Nazis, who had committed violent acts, starting with the failed Hitler coup on 8 November 1923.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/21/u...