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casually ranting into the void about the collapse of the western world so that I have receipts when daddy trump tries to “but actually” me in 3 months
my heart is saying that I want my feed to be filled with all of the beautiful book people I’ve stumbled upon, and the rest of me is spiraling so hard that she doesn’t know how to avoid making posts about the collapse of the united states.

sorry to this man, and by “this man”, I mean all y’all
April 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
hey, quick question. are we all still pretending that paul lynch’s PROPHET SONG isn’t currently happening in real time in the USA??
And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.

We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
April 29, 2025 at 6:19 PM
“Unless Trump’s power is checked, and soon, things will get much worse very quickly. When people lose their freedoms, it can take a generation or more to claw them back—and that’s if you’re lucky.”

HOLD THE LINE

www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
A Ticking Clock on American Freedom
It’s later than you think, but it’s not too late.
www.theatlantic.com
April 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy Easter to the Christians, the faithful, and the religious people who don’t recognize themselves or the teachings and sacrifices of Jesus in the current American version of Christianity.

To the MAGAs who have warped Jesus’ humanist teachings into self-serving bigotry: y’all can go to Hell 💕
April 20, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This is the kind of bullshit that needs to be posted and reposted over and over again so that members of the “I’m apolitical because both sides are trash 😤” crowd have to look at it and sit with their choices.
This is some sick shit
April 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Incredible work, #Texas. Anything is possible when you hold billions of dollars in public education funds hostage, force multiple votes, gather your rich friends from the weekly circlejerk, ignore thousands of pubic comments, make debates private, lie, […]

www.texastribune.org/2025/04/17/t...
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.
www.texastribune.org
April 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
how on earth are people ok with this
The Vice President of El Salvador has told US Senator Van Hollen that the reason they are still holding Kilmar Abrego Garcia is due to the Trump regime paying them to do so.

Trump needs to be arrested and brought up on human trafficking charges. #3E
April 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
say it again for the right wingers who won’t stop talking about their 401ks
This is preparation for Trump to order the military to shoot any man, woman, or child trying to cross the border. Everything they are doing is to escalate toward full-blown genocide. The end goal is the extermination of every single immigrant, racial minority, non-Christian, LGBTQ, and non-MAGA.
April 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
JD Vance sent his wife out to talk about how lonely :( he :( is :( and all you radical leftists can talk about is the disastrous impact that he and his fellow fascists have had on the culture, the economy, and people’s literal lives. so much for the tolerant left 😤😤
April 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
good morning to those achieving class consciousness today
April 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
some of y’all need to rewatch WALL-E and it shows
I'm pleased to report, however, that my initial assessment was 100% correct and the technology has made the world objectively worse for literally everyone. It should never have existed, but since it does, no one should use it. If you do, you're siding with the enemy.
April 12, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A great resource from @the-ilrc.bsky.social explaining the Trump regime’s latest “registration” requirement for noncitizens. If you or a loved one is even THINKING about submitting a Form G-325R, read this first.

Went into effect 11 April. Many DON’T need to register:

www.ilrc.org/community-re...
The New Registration Requirement: Frequently Asked Questions | Immigrant Legal Resource Center | ILRC
www.ilrc.org
April 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I think it’s time for me to make a @ghost.org site to brain dump and organize the endless information in my ADHD/lawyer brain.

I’m so tired of feeling powerless under this regime. Every news update makes it worse, which I know is by design. If I can’t focus or commit to an idea, nothing happens.
April 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
some of y’all need to rewatch Rocky IV and it shows
Here is Steve Witkoff securing his spot in the history books when people point out that the US Trump regime sided with Putin during World War 3.
April 12, 2025 at 3:54 AM
idk adam maybe because he had a test run the SAME WEEK ?
“Who knew ahead of time and how much money did they make?” asked Sen. Chris Murphy, after Trump posted “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!” on Truth Social and then announced what he described as a “90 day PAUSE” hours later.
Amid Tariff Back-and-Forth, Adam Schiff Says Congress Should Investigate Insider Trading in Trump Administration
“Who in the administration knew about Trump’s latest tariff flip flop ahead of time?” Schiff asked.
buff.ly
April 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
ended up behind a maroon minivan during my commute today and announced to my empty car: shauna sadecki, they could never make me love you
April 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Organize this
Build workshops to help others get their passports (advice, consultation, transportation) & collectives to cover costs. Even better, those in the gov, millionaire or billionaire class should help subsidize this effort. It’s going to hurt at least 21 million, don’t let it be 21 million of ours. #3E
April 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Are you trans? Or maybe you don’t have a passport or access to your birth certificate? Under this law, you will not be able to vote.

We can stop it in the Senate, though.

Call your senators here: 5calls.org/issue/save-a...
Oppose the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) - A Voter Suppression Bill - Passed House ⭑ 5 Calls
Updates April 10, 2025: With a 220-208 vote, the House has passed H.R. 22 with Democrats Jared Golden (ME), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA), Henry …
5calls.org
April 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Are you a married woman with your spouse's last name? Under this law, because your legal name does not match your birth certificate, you will not be able to vote.

We can stop it in the Senate, though. You just have to get loud starting NOW.

Call your Senators here: 5calls.org/issue/save-a...
House Republicans just passed a voter suppression bill that would disenfranchise millions
“It's a five-alarm fire for American voters and for election officials”
www.google.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
current mood: watching the House/Senate nonsense and wondering why tf I bothered earning a law degree if it’s abundantly clear that the oligarchs are just making it up as they go
April 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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We've reached $30,000 in donations for public libraries! We're crying, you're crying, we're all crying ❤️ ⁠

But there are still two days to go! Join us this week as we show support and love for the libraries, librarians, and library workers who need us more than ever ⬇
Donate to your public library, get a free Libro.fm audiobook credit! 📚🥰❤️

This week is #NationalLibraryWeek and just like our beloved indie bookshops, libraries play an essential role in our communities.

But, more than ever, they need our support.

Learn more: blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
April 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Donate to your public library, get a free Libro.fm audiobook credit! 📚🥰❤️

This week is #NationalLibraryWeek and just like our beloved indie bookshops, libraries play an essential role in our communities.

But, more than ever, they need our support.

Learn more: blog.libro.fm/libraryweek/
April 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
crashing: the stock market

crashing out: me
April 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
friendly reminder to unclench your jaw
April 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I’ll probably regret admitting this on the internet, but I’m an attorney who’s been in the corporate world for around a decade.

I’ve worked with taxpayers of all sizes: sole props, LB&I companies, and everything in between.

You know what I can confirm? The system is not built for you or for me.
April 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM