Ellen Calhoun Swaim
@ellenswaim.bsky.social
Child advocate, former Montessori teacher, former family law attorney, mediator, peace lover, human and animal lover, nature lover, former legal and political news lover.
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'Our most important battle’: Obama privately urges freshman Dems to fight cynicism
'Our most important battle’: Obama privately urges freshman Dems to fight cynicism
“I get feeling worn out, tired, and embattled," the former president said to more than 30 lawmakers.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
'Our most important battle’: Obama privately urges freshman Dems to fight cynicism
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Bernie doesn’t age, thank goodness. Never seen him happier.
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Bernie doesn’t age, thank goodness. Never seen him happier.
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For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
For the record: I'm not tired of winning.
Wow. Elon forgot to hack the voting machines? We may not need Prop 50.
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Wow. Elon forgot to hack the voting machines? We may not need Prop 50.
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You can always watch our feature-length horror movie for four bucks. It stars some SNL alums...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jccp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jccp...
Kill Me Now
YouTube video by YouTube Movies
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October 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
You can always watch our feature-length horror movie for four bucks. It stars some SNL alums...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jccp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jccp...
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Here's me in full Dracula mode improvising with Cody Johnston! You can find the scripted series by searching for Monster Management on the Cracked channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuXx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuXx...
Monster Management: Improv
YouTube video by Cracked
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October 31, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Here's me in full Dracula mode improvising with Cody Johnston! You can find the scripted series by searching for Monster Management on the Cracked channel.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuXx...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuXx...
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WELL DONE, EVERYONE!! No Kings 2.0 was a huge success across the nation and even around the world!! I'm sure the next big mass protest will be announced soon... Stay tuned to hear about it!
October 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
WELL DONE, EVERYONE!! No Kings 2.0 was a huge success across the nation and even around the world!! I'm sure the next big mass protest will be announced soon... Stay tuned to hear about it!
Santa Rosa, CA showed up bigly, with creativity, camaraderie, caring and love of country.
October 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Santa Rosa, CA showed up bigly, with creativity, camaraderie, caring and love of country.
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This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.
October 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This morning, the Trump Administration’s Department of War gave me an ultimatum: call up your troops, or we will. It is absolutely outrageous and un-American to demand a Governor send military troops within our own borders and against our will.
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The fundamental underpinning of democracy, which we spread around the world, is an apolitical, independent criminal justice system.
James Comey’s case is a joke that will never stick. But the damage Trump is doing to the rule of law will leave a lasting stain.
James Comey’s case is a joke that will never stick. But the damage Trump is doing to the rule of law will leave a lasting stain.
September 26, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The fundamental underpinning of democracy, which we spread around the world, is an apolitical, independent criminal justice system.
James Comey’s case is a joke that will never stick. But the damage Trump is doing to the rule of law will leave a lasting stain.
James Comey’s case is a joke that will never stick. But the damage Trump is doing to the rule of law will leave a lasting stain.
Go ahead, make his day. Can you say “selective and malicious prosecution?” Wait a minute, that’s right, you can’t say “acetaminophen” either.
“My family and I have long understood that standing up to Donald Trump comes with a cost,” Comey said in a video. It’s a sentiment many of us know too well because sooner or later, the monster comes for us all.
September 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Go ahead, make his day. Can you say “selective and malicious prosecution?” Wait a minute, that’s right, you can’t say “acetaminophen” either.
Trump thinks the justice system is his brand new toy. Little man with a big weapon.
This should be a red line. Trump is personally directing the indictment of @jamescomey.bsky.social based on personal animus even though Comey violated no law, as evidenced by the fact that the former US Atty looking into the case resigned rather than bring phony charges.
Make Kimmel-level noise.
Make Kimmel-level noise.
BREAKING on MSNBC:
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted in the coming days in the Eastern District of Virginia, where a prosecutor who opposed bringing the case was recently fired, three sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC.
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted in the coming days in the Eastern District of Virginia, where a prosecutor who opposed bringing the case was recently fired, three sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC.
September 24, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Trump thinks the justice system is his brand new toy. Little man with a big weapon.
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This should be a red line. Trump is personally directing the indictment of @jamescomey.bsky.social based on personal animus even though Comey violated no law, as evidenced by the fact that the former US Atty looking into the case resigned rather than bring phony charges.
Make Kimmel-level noise.
Make Kimmel-level noise.
BREAKING on MSNBC:
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted in the coming days in the Eastern District of Virginia, where a prosecutor who opposed bringing the case was recently fired, three sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC.
Former FBI Director James Comey is expected to be indicted in the coming days in the Eastern District of Virginia, where a prosecutor who opposed bringing the case was recently fired, three sources familiar with the matter told MSNBC.
September 24, 2025 at 11:11 PM
This should be a red line. Trump is personally directing the indictment of @jamescomey.bsky.social based on personal animus even though Comey violated no law, as evidenced by the fact that the former US Atty looking into the case resigned rather than bring phony charges.
Make Kimmel-level noise.
Make Kimmel-level noise.
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a new mRNA therapy apparently can cut the rate of Huntington's disease progression by ~75%. yet more miracle shit www.bbc.com/news/article...
Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time
One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
www.bbc.com
September 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
a new mRNA therapy apparently can cut the rate of Huntington's disease progression by ~75%. yet more miracle shit www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Feels like a good time to repost our satirical sendup of Disney buying everything and ruining it. If you missed it, here's every episode of DISNEY OWNS YOU!
Episode 1: Disney Buys Lucasfilm (feat. @katystoll.bsky.social and @codyjohnston.bsky.social)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7VB...
Episode 1: Disney Buys Lucasfilm (feat. @katystoll.bsky.social and @codyjohnston.bsky.social)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7VB...
Disney Owns You: LucasFilm
YouTube video by Cracked
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September 22, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Feels like a good time to repost our satirical sendup of Disney buying everything and ruining it. If you missed it, here's every episode of DISNEY OWNS YOU!
Episode 1: Disney Buys Lucasfilm (feat. @katystoll.bsky.social and @codyjohnston.bsky.social)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7VB...
Episode 1: Disney Buys Lucasfilm (feat. @katystoll.bsky.social and @codyjohnston.bsky.social)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7VB...
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RFK ANNOUNCES AUTISM NOW LINKED TO
Leaving the fridge door open
Seedless/“Mutant” watermelon
Babies conceived in the daylight hours when God’s awake
Squeezable yogurt tech for kids
Criticizing the regime
Letting a bird’s shadow touch you
A rogue lab in Senegal
All crypto except RFKoin, now live!!!
Leaving the fridge door open
Seedless/“Mutant” watermelon
Babies conceived in the daylight hours when God’s awake
Squeezable yogurt tech for kids
Criticizing the regime
Letting a bird’s shadow touch you
A rogue lab in Senegal
All crypto except RFKoin, now live!!!
September 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
RFK ANNOUNCES AUTISM NOW LINKED TO
Leaving the fridge door open
Seedless/“Mutant” watermelon
Babies conceived in the daylight hours when God’s awake
Squeezable yogurt tech for kids
Criticizing the regime
Letting a bird’s shadow touch you
A rogue lab in Senegal
All crypto except RFKoin, now live!!!
Leaving the fridge door open
Seedless/“Mutant” watermelon
Babies conceived in the daylight hours when God’s awake
Squeezable yogurt tech for kids
Criticizing the regime
Letting a bird’s shadow touch you
A rogue lab in Senegal
All crypto except RFKoin, now live!!!
Judge rejects Trump’s New York Times lawsuit for being ‘decidedly improper and impermissible’ | CNN Business
In a ruling dripping with derision, a federal judge has rejected President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Times. Trump has a month to refile.
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September 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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NEW SHOW COMING SOON to Small Beans w/a much better logo than this!!!
But, my reference sketch IS a good excuse to let you know ASAP that if you leave us a notable iTunes review or email us a comment/question with the subject line "BeansTalk"...we'll definitely read yours!
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But, my reference sketch IS a good excuse to let you know ASAP that if you leave us a notable iTunes review or email us a comment/question with the subject line "BeansTalk"...we'll definitely read yours!
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September 17, 2025 at 4:20 AM
NEW SHOW COMING SOON to Small Beans w/a much better logo than this!!!
But, my reference sketch IS a good excuse to let you know ASAP that if you leave us a notable iTunes review or email us a comment/question with the subject line "BeansTalk"...we'll definitely read yours!
Contact info in reply -
But, my reference sketch IS a good excuse to let you know ASAP that if you leave us a notable iTunes review or email us a comment/question with the subject line "BeansTalk"...we'll definitely read yours!
Contact info in reply -
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September 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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So @michaelswaim.bsky.social continues his long tradition of putting a shocking amount of effort into joke analysis only to get reamed by algorithms. Watch his incredible movie-length video essay on Groundskeeper Willie, and help him ream back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMc...
The Most In-Depth Groundskeeper Willie Video Ever Made | Simpsons Taught Me Everything
YouTube video by Cracked
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September 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
So @michaelswaim.bsky.social continues his long tradition of putting a shocking amount of effort into joke analysis only to get reamed by algorithms. Watch his incredible movie-length video essay on Groundskeeper Willie, and help him ream back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMc...
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After a three week appeals process YouTube let me post my latest Cracked video, SIMPSONS TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING: THE MOVIE. It's all about Groundskeeper Willie, Scotland, and many many many many many other things.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMc...
The Most In-Depth Groundskeeper Willie Video Ever Made | Simpsons Taught Me Everything
YouTube video by Cracked
www.youtube.com
September 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
After a three week appeals process YouTube let me post my latest Cracked video, SIMPSONS TAUGHT ME EVERYTHING: THE MOVIE. It's all about Groundskeeper Willie, Scotland, and many many many many many other things.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMc...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLMc...