Karen Lillis
@bookstorememoir.bsky.social
Artist. Writer. Bookseller.
Pro-democracy. Save the USPS.
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https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarensBookRow
Pro-democracy. Save the USPS.
🇺🇦🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇦☂️☂️☂️
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarensBookRow
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Karen's Book Row Bookshop
Est. 2016. Karen's Book Row features feminist fiction & uncommon reads. I'm a Pittsburgh-based bookseller with a literary past in New York, Paris, and Virginia. I have depth of knowledge in Femini...
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A lot of folks are talking about abandoning Amazon. Let me be your new bookseller! Shopping small helps our communities & spares us more billionaires. I sell new books & used books. In person & mail order. Vintage books on Etsy & new books in Pittsburgh or via Bookshop: bookshop.org/shop/karensb...
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We were moving closer to purple in 24. With all the craziness, and the costs we've incurred bc of this specific sitting Indiana MAGA Republicans. Wanna make a rural Hoosier incredibly mad? Cost them their land, and their money. Farmers and non farmers alike who own acres are mad af over the waste.
December 7, 2025 at 2:46 AM
We were moving closer to purple in 24. With all the craziness, and the costs we've incurred bc of this specific sitting Indiana MAGA Republicans. Wanna make a rural Hoosier incredibly mad? Cost them their land, and their money. Farmers and non farmers alike who own acres are mad af over the waste.
Very grateful to the folks who've found their way to my Bookshop page recently! Bookshop is a terrific help at the holidays—ship new books direct to friends & fam on your gift list, with an option to have them gift wrapped or faster shipping.
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I’m a pro-democracy bookseller & I’m looking for a few more readers to adopt me on “Bookshop,” the site for folks who order new books online. Bookshop is a great alternative to Amazon for books. To adopt me, start on my page & keep my logo in the corner while you shop. bookshop.org/shop/karensb...
December 7, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Very grateful to the folks who've found their way to my Bookshop page recently! Bookshop is a terrific help at the holidays—ship new books direct to friends & fam on your gift list, with an option to have them gift wrapped or faster shipping.
bookshop.org/shop/karensb...
bookshop.org/shop/karensb...
Only murders in the Caribbean
The US government is summarily executing people on a weekly basis without telling the American people any of their names or presenting any proof of their guilt, for alleged crimes that do not carry the death penalty in the US.
December 6, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Only murders in the Caribbean
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Dear LGBTQ community, we need to start developing ourselves, let’s go into politics, let’s own businesses, let’s build companies, let’s go into tech sector, by doing this we can now begin to employ people from community, the politicians among us will make policies that can favor us 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈⚧️
December 4, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Dear LGBTQ community, we need to start developing ourselves, let’s go into politics, let’s own businesses, let’s build companies, let’s go into tech sector, by doing this we can now begin to employ people from community, the politicians among us will make policies that can favor us 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈⚧️
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There isn’t much for our Supreme Court to hear, the Constitution is already clear. And just to be absolutely clear: the Supreme Court does not have the power to overrule or rewrite our Constitution.
December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
There isn’t much for our Supreme Court to hear, the Constitution is already clear. And just to be absolutely clear: the Supreme Court does not have the power to overrule or rewrite our Constitution.
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What fresh hell is this.
White supremacists paid by the government to racially profile and assault people of color all over America.
Disgusting racism on full display
White supremacists paid by the government to racially profile and assault people of color all over America.
Disgusting racism on full display
December 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
What fresh hell is this.
White supremacists paid by the government to racially profile and assault people of color all over America.
Disgusting racism on full display
White supremacists paid by the government to racially profile and assault people of color all over America.
Disgusting racism on full display
January 27, 2025.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in Harrisburg, PA, speaking to the PA Press Club:
“I’m not going to be working with ICE. My administration will not work with ICE. We will do whatever’s necessary to make our city more welcoming…..”
www.youtube.com/shorts/Vk651...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in Harrisburg, PA, speaking to the PA Press Club:
“I’m not going to be working with ICE. My administration will not work with ICE. We will do whatever’s necessary to make our city more welcoming…..”
www.youtube.com/shorts/Vk651...
December 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
January 27, 2025.
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in Harrisburg, PA, speaking to the PA Press Club:
“I’m not going to be working with ICE. My administration will not work with ICE. We will do whatever’s necessary to make our city more welcoming…..”
www.youtube.com/shorts/Vk651...
Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in Harrisburg, PA, speaking to the PA Press Club:
“I’m not going to be working with ICE. My administration will not work with ICE. We will do whatever’s necessary to make our city more welcoming…..”
www.youtube.com/shorts/Vk651...
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This is what I'm screaming, about damn time!
Yessss. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is what I'm screaming, about damn time!
Yessss. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
December 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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This is what I'm screaming, about damn time!
Yessss. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
This is what I'm screaming, about damn time!
Yessss. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Redistricting bill passes Indiana House; its future unclear in Senate
Redistricting bill passes Indiana House; its future unclear in Senate
The Indiana House passed new Congressional maps Friday and sent them to the Senate, where the bill’s future is unclear since Senate leadership has stated multiple times since October it doesn’t hav…
trib.al
December 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Redistricting bill passes Indiana House; its future unclear in Senate
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We need to sue or something. It feels ridiculous because the vast majority of Indiana residents spoke out against this and our voices don't matter.
December 5, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We need to sue or something. It feels ridiculous because the vast majority of Indiana residents spoke out against this and our voices don't matter.
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How Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Thinks Democrats Can Win Rural America newrepublic.com/article/2040...
How Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Thinks Democrats Can Win Rural America
The two-term governor spoke with TNR about the challenges and opportunities for his party in the Trump era—and whether he’s planning to run for president.
newrepublic.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:11 PM
How Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Thinks Democrats Can Win Rural America newrepublic.com/article/2040...
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Greenfield. Liliac Street. Caller, a mailman, said someone pulled a gun and robbed him in the street.
December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Greenfield. Liliac Street. Caller, a mailman, said someone pulled a gun and robbed him in the street.
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The Indiana House of Representatives is expected to vote this morning on the redistricting bill backed by Trump. If it passes, the state Senate is expected to take up the measure next week. If you live in Indiana, please call your representative and let them know you oppose this.
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The Indiana House of Representatives is expected to vote this morning on the redistricting bill backed by Trump. If it passes, the state Senate is expected to take up the measure next week. If you live in Indiana, please call your representative and let them know you oppose this.
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We’re outside the Kennedy Center today where Donald Trump is attending the World Cup draw. The World Cup is a chance for the world to come together but this president is a leader who represents nothing but division, greed, and cruelty.
December 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We’re outside the Kennedy Center today where Donald Trump is attending the World Cup draw. The World Cup is a chance for the world to come together but this president is a leader who represents nothing but division, greed, and cruelty.
One of my favorite moments in Love Actually is when the chauffeur reveals himself to be a beautiful singer.
#christmasmovies
#christmasmovies
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 AM
One of my favorite moments in Love Actually is when the chauffeur reveals himself to be a beautiful singer.
#christmasmovies
#christmasmovies
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These people are literally, not metaphorically, psychopaths.
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
These people are literally, not metaphorically, psychopaths.
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This is horrendous. There may be no precedent for it in American history. If you are seeing this message, please call your House Representative and tell them that you, their constituent, want them to begin impeachment proceedings on Hegseth.
December 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
This is horrendous. There may be no precedent for it in American history. If you are seeing this message, please call your House Representative and tell them that you, their constituent, want them to begin impeachment proceedings on Hegseth.
Do Americans have 1/2 the skills held by the impressive immigrant workforce? Certainly ICE doesnt, or theyd put their skills to use detecting actual criminals instead of the LAZY alternative, racially-profiling immigrant-likely workplaces & courthouses. Never forget, among other things, ICE is LAZY.
Trump's masked thugs, pointing guns at roofers outside New Orleans.
No probable cause. Just targeting Hispanics working construction.
Those guys probably installed half the roof before Trump's thugs could get up the ladder.
No probable cause. Just targeting Hispanics working construction.
Those guys probably installed half the roof before Trump's thugs could get up the ladder.
December 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Do Americans have 1/2 the skills held by the impressive immigrant workforce? Certainly ICE doesnt, or theyd put their skills to use detecting actual criminals instead of the LAZY alternative, racially-profiling immigrant-likely workplaces & courthouses. Never forget, among other things, ICE is LAZY.
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FYI: We are not at war with Venezuela.
December 5, 2025 at 2:42 AM
FYI: We are not at war with Venezuela.
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These folks in these boats were never an imminent threat to the U.S.
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 AM
These folks in these boats were never an imminent threat to the U.S.
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Obst confided he's disappointed the book hasn't made Big Car come after him, but as we discuss, Big Car is in a v. strong position rn...
In Sept, the Trump admin canceled federal grants earmarked for street safety measures, pedestrian trails & bike lanes because they are hostile to motor vehicles
In Sept, the Trump admin canceled federal grants earmarked for street safety measures, pedestrian trails & bike lanes because they are hostile to motor vehicles
Had the pleasure of interviewing David Obst—lit agent for Bob Woodward & Carl Bernstein, Daniel Ellsberg & promoter of Seymour Hersh—about his new book: Saving Ourselves From Big Car
Even as someone steeped in anti-car discourse, I don't feel like I see many people frame it as an existential threat
Even as someone steeped in anti-car discourse, I don't feel like I see many people frame it as an existential threat
How 'Big Car' poses an existential threat to humanity
While Big Car kills many of us quickly, in deadly collisions, it is killing many more of us slowly, by polluting the environment, warming the Earth, sowing misinformation and doubt about climate scien...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Obst confided he's disappointed the book hasn't made Big Car come after him, but as we discuss, Big Car is in a v. strong position rn...
In Sept, the Trump admin canceled federal grants earmarked for street safety measures, pedestrian trails & bike lanes because they are hostile to motor vehicles
In Sept, the Trump admin canceled federal grants earmarked for street safety measures, pedestrian trails & bike lanes because they are hostile to motor vehicles
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BREAKING: WELL, WELL, WELL! Newly unearthed footage shows Pete Hegseth saying EXACTLY what the six Democrats said in their video that prompted Trump and Hegseth to hysterically smear them as traitors!
You must refuse illegal orders.
You must refuse illegal orders.
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
BREAKING: WELL, WELL, WELL! Newly unearthed footage shows Pete Hegseth saying EXACTLY what the six Democrats said in their video that prompted Trump and Hegseth to hysterically smear them as traitors!
You must refuse illegal orders.
You must refuse illegal orders.
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A federal judge has ruled that ICE's "systemic failure to apply the probable cause standard, including the failure to consider escape risk" when making arrests in DC directly violates immigration law and DHS's own regulations.
DC: 1
ICE: 0
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DC: 1
ICE: 0
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Judge blocks widespread immigration arrests in DC made without warrants or probable cause
Injunction was sought by civil liberties groups in lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
A federal judge has ruled that ICE's "systemic failure to apply the probable cause standard, including the failure to consider escape risk" when making arrests in DC directly violates immigration law and DHS's own regulations.
DC: 1
ICE: 0
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DC: 1
ICE: 0
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