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Rick Steves—grade A certified good egg.
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Rick Steves—grade A certified good egg.
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My expressed chromosomes do not determine what I enjoy, who I love, and how I behave, so why should society claim that power? Let people make the choices that feel intuitive _to themselves_. Body autonomy is a right, not a privilege.
My expressed chromosomes do not determine what I enjoy, who I love, and how I behave, so why should society claim that power? Let people make the choices that feel intuitive _to themselves_. Body autonomy is a right, not a privilege.
I understand that a lot of folks have been misled by fear-mongering and powerful regressive voices but it’s still astonishing to me that so many have fallen for the idea that oppressively policing other people’s gender identity and expression could in any way be part of an enlightened future.
December 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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My expressed chromosomes do not determine what I enjoy, who I love, and how I behave, so why should society claim that power? Let people make the choices that feel intuitive _to themselves_. Body autonomy is a right, not a privilege.
My expressed chromosomes do not determine what I enjoy, who I love, and how I behave, so why should society claim that power? Let people make the choices that feel intuitive _to themselves_. Body autonomy is a right, not a privilege.
GUARD YOUR YES WITH YOUR LIFE.
J. René Brooks @blackgirllostkeys.bsky.social
J. René Brooks @blackgirllostkeys.bsky.social
The most precious commodity you have is your attention. You don’t have to waste it on poor-faith debates or arguments with strangers if you don’t think they’ll be productive. You can prioritize the things that matter to you and make your life richer.
December 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
GUARD YOUR YES WITH YOUR LIFE.
J. René Brooks @blackgirllostkeys.bsky.social
J. René Brooks @blackgirllostkeys.bsky.social
Hmmmm
Fascinating edition of "The Daily" today on Venezuela, with lots of things I didn't know, like:
-- Despite rhetoric in his first term and now about Maduro being a dictator, etc Trump tried to make a deal with him in which he'd win US support in return for *all* of the country's natural resources.
-- Despite rhetoric in his first term and now about Maduro being a dictator, etc Trump tried to make a deal with him in which he'd win US support in return for *all* of the country's natural resources.
October 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
October 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚
And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋
youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
NO KINGS! 🙌
No Kings today in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I have no idea how many showed up, but way more than I was expecting. We had so much great encouragement from everyone passing by. It definitely meant something to see the smiles and looks of hope from everyone in their cars ❤️🤍💙 #nokings #louisiana #protest
October 19, 2025 at 12:24 AM
NO KINGS! 🙌
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you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
October 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
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Lawyers have been publicizing a new term to describe ICE's racially targeted detainments: a “Kavanaugh stop.”
Mother Jones reporter Pema Levy explains in this new video:
Mother Jones reporter Pema Levy explains in this new video:
October 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Lawyers have been publicizing a new term to describe ICE's racially targeted detainments: a “Kavanaugh stop.”
Mother Jones reporter Pema Levy explains in this new video:
Mother Jones reporter Pema Levy explains in this new video:
Boomers used to say this shit to Millennials.
They grew up to be just like their damn grandparents.
Who’d have predicted this? 🙄
They grew up to be just like their damn grandparents.
Who’d have predicted this? 🙄
girl shut the fuck up, millennials didn't say that shit
“We millennials know that there’s no such thing as work-life balance. My career is my life, my life is my career. I would never be at peace if I wasn’t working so hard.” trib.al/suc3yU6
October 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Boomers used to say this shit to Millennials.
They grew up to be just like their damn grandparents.
Who’d have predicted this? 🙄
They grew up to be just like their damn grandparents.
Who’d have predicted this? 🙄
I… have successfully put things in my day planner for the next day—TWO WHOLE NIGHTS IN A ROW!
#ADHDVictories
#ADHDVictories
August 28, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I… have successfully put things in my day planner for the next day—TWO WHOLE NIGHTS IN A ROW!
#ADHDVictories
#ADHDVictories
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the true king for a day was the friends we made along the way
July 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
the true king for a day was the friends we made along the way
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Canada’s forests burned, and somehow it’s America’s personal tragedy. Here’s our sarcastically sincere national apology.
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
July 15, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Canada’s forests burned, and somehow it’s America’s personal tragedy. Here’s our sarcastically sincere national apology.
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
✅ My newsletter and links → https://beacons.ai/todmaffin
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NSF staff say over 1,600 research grants, including climate, DEI, and public health projects, were canceled under Trump. Peer review has been replaced by partisan screening, with decisions now made by DOGE.
thehill.com
July 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
NSF staff say over 1,600 research grants, including climate, DEI, and public health projects, were canceled under Trump. Peer review has been replaced by partisan screening, with decisions now made by DOGE.
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This is another post breaking down our last post.
The Justice Department’s decision to fire a judge-appointed U.S. Attorney and reinstate Trump’s preferred pick, without Senate confirmation, isn’t just unusual. It’s a direct attack on the separation of powers that defines American democracy.
The Justice Department’s decision to fire a judge-appointed U.S. Attorney and reinstate Trump’s preferred pick, without Senate confirmation, isn’t just unusual. It’s a direct attack on the separation of powers that defines American democracy.
July 23, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This is another post breaking down our last post.
The Justice Department’s decision to fire a judge-appointed U.S. Attorney and reinstate Trump’s preferred pick, without Senate confirmation, isn’t just unusual. It’s a direct attack on the separation of powers that defines American democracy.
The Justice Department’s decision to fire a judge-appointed U.S. Attorney and reinstate Trump’s preferred pick, without Senate confirmation, isn’t just unusual. It’s a direct attack on the separation of powers that defines American democracy.
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Sources:
- Bloomberg Law - “EPA Considering Overturning Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding”, July 18, 2025
Source: Legal news report; confirms that a document titled “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule” is under review at the Office of Management and Budget.
- Bloomberg Law - “EPA Considering Overturning Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding”, July 18, 2025
Source: Legal news report; confirms that a document titled “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule” is under review at the Office of Management and Budget.
July 23, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Sources:
- Bloomberg Law - “EPA Considering Overturning Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding”, July 18, 2025
Source: Legal news report; confirms that a document titled “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule” is under review at the Office of Management and Budget.
- Bloomberg Law - “EPA Considering Overturning Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding”, July 18, 2025
Source: Legal news report; confirms that a document titled “Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding and Motor Vehicle Reconsideration Rule” is under review at the Office of Management and Budget.
@yatogaminl.bsky.social The family and I are enjoying your runs tonight on ESA summer!
The injustice to Truck-kun must be avenged!
The injustice to Truck-kun must be avenged!
June 30, 2025 at 2:40 AM
@yatogaminl.bsky.social The family and I are enjoying your runs tonight on ESA summer!
The injustice to Truck-kun must be avenged!
The injustice to Truck-kun must be avenged!
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Wonder why ICE workers are so horrible? Whistleblowers who speak out about illegal actions and inhumane conditions are being fired, then replaced with Trump loyalists who won’t ask questions. ICE leadership has seen over a dozen top-level resignations and firings since Trump took office,
June 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Wonder why ICE workers are so horrible? Whistleblowers who speak out about illegal actions and inhumane conditions are being fired, then replaced with Trump loyalists who won’t ask questions. ICE leadership has seen over a dozen top-level resignations and firings since Trump took office,
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Happy Juneteenth
No Kings
No Slaves
No Kings
No Slaves
June 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Happy Juneteenth
No Kings
No Slaves
No Kings
No Slaves
I did my best to compile as many protest safety notes as possible into a one page foldout zine! Coincidentally…it seems the file has breached containment…like it’s available for anyone to print or hand out 👀⚖️
toonyart.com/s/PSZine.pdf
toonyart.com/s/PSZine.pdf
June 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Fun fact: in the 1960s, Civil Rights protestors were given literal classes on nonviolent protest; they didn't all just spontaneously know what to do.
So, if you're planning on showing up, this weekend: read this comic. And if you're staying home, signal-boost it/link it around.
So, if you're planning on showing up, this weekend: read this comic. And if you're staying home, signal-boost it/link it around.
I did my best to compile as many protest safety notes as possible into a one page foldout zine! Coincidentally…it seems the file has breached containment…like it’s available for anyone to print or hand out 👀⚖️
toonyart.com/s/PSZine.pdf
toonyart.com/s/PSZine.pdf
June 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Fun fact: in the 1960s, Civil Rights protestors were given literal classes on nonviolent protest; they didn't all just spontaneously know what to do.
So, if you're planning on showing up, this weekend: read this comic. And if you're staying home, signal-boost it/link it around.
So, if you're planning on showing up, this weekend: read this comic. And if you're staying home, signal-boost it/link it around.
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week. Here's how to appreciate teachers: pay them better.
Yes, What We Pay Teachers Matters
Paying teachers well is an essential part of a healthier public education system
nobody-wants-this.ghost.io
May 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It's Teacher Appreciation Week. Here's how to appreciate teachers: pay them better.
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It's Teacher Appreciation Week. Here's how to appreciate teachers: don't replace them with algorithms and bog them down with make-work edtech.
Resisting AI Mania in Schools - Part I
Here are the messages to push back on
nobody-wants-this.ghost.io
May 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
It's Teacher Appreciation Week. Here's how to appreciate teachers: don't replace them with algorithms and bog them down with make-work edtech.