marla
@dcmarla.bsky.social
nonprofit communicator based in brooklyn. things I like: abortion, climate justice, travel, cycling, rum, music, cooking, culture. queer and biracial. she/her
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“we shouldnt round people up for crimes they didnt commit” seems like a fairly reasonable position to take but as of right now are there any dem electeds with the courage to say it?
September 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
“we shouldnt round people up for crimes they didnt commit” seems like a fairly reasonable position to take but as of right now are there any dem electeds with the courage to say it?
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the shooter was just a cis dude but even if he was the most trans person to ever trans it wouldnt justify rounding up all the trans people for crimes they didnt commit, really wish people in positions of power would be saying this
September 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
the shooter was just a cis dude but even if he was the most trans person to ever trans it wouldnt justify rounding up all the trans people for crimes they didnt commit, really wish people in positions of power would be saying this
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a bit unclear on what we are and are not allowed to say right now according to the government
September 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
a bit unclear on what we are and are not allowed to say right now according to the government
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It is not about Kimmel or what he said. It is about the US government forcing a network to fire someone - no government should have that power. If the network decided this on their own, that’s one thing. But in this case they absolutely did not.
September 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
It is not about Kimmel or what he said. It is about the US government forcing a network to fire someone - no government should have that power. If the network decided this on their own, that’s one thing. But in this case they absolutely did not.
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“Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork among MAGA activists…We find [they] are not simply voters responding to policy preferences or culture-war appeals but are also participants in a social movement organized around a shared perception of lost honor, declining esteem, and institutional disrespect.”
The Symbolic Politics of Status in the MAGA Movement | Perspectives on Politics | Cambridge Core
The Symbolic Politics of Status in the MAGA Movement
www.cambridge.org
September 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork among MAGA activists…We find [they] are not simply voters responding to policy preferences or culture-war appeals but are also participants in a social movement organized around a shared perception of lost honor, declining esteem, and institutional disrespect.”
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NEW: It’s often said that a budget is a declaration of values. So how much do New York lawmakers value fighting climate change?
About 0.4 percent, according to the newly approved state budget.
About 0.4 percent, according to the newly approved state budget.
State Budget Goes Small On Climate
New York’s budget includes $1 billion for climate action — a record amount, but less than the state was supposed to raise by charging polluters.
nysfocus.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
NEW: It’s often said that a budget is a declaration of values. So how much do New York lawmakers value fighting climate change?
About 0.4 percent, according to the newly approved state budget.
About 0.4 percent, according to the newly approved state budget.
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I apologize for the slow response. I’ve been navigating a rapid decline into white nationalist authoritarianism.
March 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
I apologize for the slow response. I’ve been navigating a rapid decline into white nationalist authoritarianism.
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are you a ny voter trying to call @schumer.senate.gov right now? lol sorry they turned off their voice mailbox!
omg his staff flipped the voicemail system to their December holiday recess recording (which doesn't let you leave a vm) so they didn't have to hear the incoming sentiments. it wasn't like this two days ago. they all need to go.
March 13, 2025 at 11:14 PM
are you a ny voter trying to call @schumer.senate.gov right now? lol sorry they turned off their voice mailbox!
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Which elected official brings the greatest shame upon Brooklyn? We have a strong trifecta with Schumer, Jeffries and Adams, but perhaps I’m leaving someone out who’s even more deserving?
March 14, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Which elected official brings the greatest shame upon Brooklyn? We have a strong trifecta with Schumer, Jeffries and Adams, but perhaps I’m leaving someone out who’s even more deserving?
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admittedly very funny for democrats to spend weeks saying “if only there was something we could do?!” and then immediately folding when confronted with the one thing they could do lol
March 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
admittedly very funny for democrats to spend weeks saying “if only there was something we could do?!” and then immediately folding when confronted with the one thing they could do lol
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Incredible. Shoutout to @elisabethepps.bsky.social!
NEW: Colorado last year became the first state to mandate that all jails set up in-person polling places. (Remember: most people in jail are held pretrial & retain voting rights, but practically it's super hard for them to vote.)
And then? Turnout soared — multiplied by roughly 10 over 2022:
And then? Turnout soared — multiplied by roughly 10 over 2022:
Jail Voting Soars in Colorado After State Mandates Polling Places in County Lockups - Bolts
Local officials had claimed they were already giving detained people ballot access, but Colorado's first-in-the-nation mandate forced their hands and increased turnout across the state.
boltsmag.org
March 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Incredible. Shoutout to @elisabethepps.bsky.social!
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If you're curious how a democracy transitions from a free press to state-run media, this is the kind of step you'd expect to see.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces that the White House Correspondents' Association will no longer choose the pool reporter.
"Moving forward, the White House press pool will be determined by the White House press team."
"Moving forward, the White House press pool will be determined by the White House press team."
February 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
If you're curious how a democracy transitions from a free press to state-run media, this is the kind of step you'd expect to see.
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I follow French politics a lot, as many of you know. Any effort for mass layoffs of public sector employees there would create such huge strikes and marches, the level of disruption and paralysis would be biblical.
February 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I follow French politics a lot, as many of you know. Any effort for mass layoffs of public sector employees there would create such huge strikes and marches, the level of disruption and paralysis would be biblical.
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White students in rural Pennsylvania created a group called the “Kool Kids Klub” (KKK), wore Confederate flag clothing, and told a Black student to “go pick cotton.” The US Department of Education investigated the school district, but now Trump has halted their civil rights investigations.
“We’ve Been Essentially Muzzled”: Department of Education Halts Thousands of Civil Rights Investigations Under Trump
Since Inauguration Day, the Office for Civil Rights has only opened about 20 investigations focused on Trump’s priorities, placing more than 10,000 student complaints related to disability access and ...
www.propublica.org
February 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
White students in rural Pennsylvania created a group called the “Kool Kids Klub” (KKK), wore Confederate flag clothing, and told a Black student to “go pick cotton.” The US Department of Education investigated the school district, but now Trump has halted their civil rights investigations.
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One thing Democratic leadership could do right now is to name an alternate HHS secretary--someone to provide ongoing public updates and health information. And do it for other departments too. Start showing voters what a Democratic government would look like--press conferences, speeches, all of it.
February 13, 2025 at 5:33 PM
One thing Democratic leadership could do right now is to name an alternate HHS secretary--someone to provide ongoing public updates and health information. And do it for other departments too. Start showing voters what a Democratic government would look like--press conferences, speeches, all of it.
i’m begging the left, and dems, to stop derisively calling trump appointees DEI hires 🗣️ PLEASE stop reinforcing the larger right-wing narrative that DEI is code word for unqualified people being hired!
January 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
i’m begging the left, and dems, to stop derisively calling trump appointees DEI hires 🗣️ PLEASE stop reinforcing the larger right-wing narrative that DEI is code word for unqualified people being hired!
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Americans seeing Wicked in 2024
December 1, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Americans seeing Wicked in 2024
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Bergen and Dean streets are crucial bike corridors in Brooklyn - and they’re completely unprotected. For NYC to make progress on climate goals, reduce cars trips and keep people safe, we need to build sustainable protected bike infrastructure on streets like this. Sign!
bit.ly/bergendean
bit.ly/bergendean
November 21, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Bergen and Dean streets are crucial bike corridors in Brooklyn - and they’re completely unprotected. For NYC to make progress on climate goals, reduce cars trips and keep people safe, we need to build sustainable protected bike infrastructure on streets like this. Sign!
bit.ly/bergendean
bit.ly/bergendean
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It bears repeating: Anyone who voted for a convicted sexual predator and is sitting silent as FOUR people accused of sexual violence or COVERING UP sexual violence have been nominated to cabinet positions BY THAT SEXUAL PREDATOR, in has ZERO interest in protecting women.
November 21, 2024 at 11:56 AM
It bears repeating: Anyone who voted for a convicted sexual predator and is sitting silent as FOUR people accused of sexual violence or COVERING UP sexual violence have been nominated to cabinet positions BY THAT SEXUAL PREDATOR, in has ZERO interest in protecting women.
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🦋 WELCOME TO BLUESKY! I recommend exploring our custom feeds, which are a little like hashtags but more interesting. We have them for academic and professional subjects, sports, cities, hobbies (e.g., gardening, baking), and many more. Search them in the sidebar under Feeds. 🧵
October 17, 2024 at 3:36 AM
🦋 WELCOME TO BLUESKY! I recommend exploring our custom feeds, which are a little like hashtags but more interesting. We have them for academic and professional subjects, sports, cities, hobbies (e.g., gardening, baking), and many more. Search them in the sidebar under Feeds. 🧵
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Me every time a new person is announced on that man’s team.
November 15, 2024 at 4:41 AM
Me every time a new person is announced on that man’s team.