Virginia Allain
@gingerkin.bsky.social
Retired librarian, interested in political action, AI art, gardening, travel, promoting reading, blogging, researching genealogy...
Veterans Day
Veterans Day
Open Windows- Ann Telnaes is a reader-supported publication.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Veterans Day
Resisting Book Banning
Resisting Book Banning
Inspiring story of two former librarians
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October 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Resisting Book Banning
The Crown Jewel
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The Crown Jewel
Propping up RFK Jr.
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September 10, 2025 at 3:15 AM
The Crown Jewel
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Alligator Alcatraz: The Year Ahead in America’s Swamp Prison
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Alligator Alcatraz: The Year Ahead in America’s Swamp Prison
It took eight days to build Alligator Alcatraz.
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July 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Alligator Alcatraz: The Year Ahead in America’s Swamp Prison
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Logistics Events Corp. and U.S. Tent Rental, two businesses out of Florida, have been hired to help build Alligator Alcatraz.
An inhumane concentration camp being built for innocent immigrants.
You decide what to do next.
An inhumane concentration camp being built for innocent immigrants.
You decide what to do next.
June 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Angry Trumper
Angry Trumper
Injured a woman at our No Kings protest
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June 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Angry Trumper
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My state has had a legislative GOP supermajority for 22 years. Missouri is ranked:
50th in classroom funding
49th in starting teacher pay
7th highest in gun deaths
6th highest in maternal mortality
Republicans can’t govern and you can look at every red state to come to that conclusion.
50th in classroom funding
49th in starting teacher pay
7th highest in gun deaths
6th highest in maternal mortality
Republicans can’t govern and you can look at every red state to come to that conclusion.
June 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
My state has had a legislative GOP supermajority for 22 years. Missouri is ranked:
50th in classroom funding
49th in starting teacher pay
7th highest in gun deaths
6th highest in maternal mortality
Republicans can’t govern and you can look at every red state to come to that conclusion.
50th in classroom funding
49th in starting teacher pay
7th highest in gun deaths
6th highest in maternal mortality
Republicans can’t govern and you can look at every red state to come to that conclusion.
Alligators and Immigrants
Alligators and Immigrants
Florida gets crazy again with their Alligator Alcatraz
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June 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Alligators and Immigrants
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This is oligarchy. This is obscene.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
June 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This is oligarchy. This is obscene.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
While 60% live paycheck to paycheck & kids go hungry, Jeff Bezos, worth $230 billion, goes to Venice on his $500 million yacht for a $20 million wedding & spends $5 million on a ring while his real tax rate is just 1.1%.
End this oligarchy.
Before the War
Before the War
Don't forget what happened the last two weeks.
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June 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Before the War
The Founding Fathers
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The Founding Fathers
Don't let them down
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May 17, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The Founding Fathers
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Well, I had an interesting Sunday night, how 'bout you?
🧵
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
NY-17 Rep. Mike Lawler had a local social worker physically dragged out of his town hall Sunday night.
Emily Feiner was singled out by private security, lifted out of her seat, as the crowd chanted “let her stay” and “shame, shame.”
She’s a constituent.
Not a threat.
Fascism again.
May 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Well, I had an interesting Sunday night, how 'bout you?
A Polite Letter - #Medicaid #foodstamps
A Polite Letter
No anger allowed...
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April 29, 2025 at 8:08 PM
A Polite Letter - #Medicaid #foodstamps
Americans must stand for Ukraine, not for the icky Trump/Putin "best buddies" plans.
Stand With Ukraine
Stand Against Trump's Betrayal
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April 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Americans must stand for Ukraine, not for the icky Trump/Putin "best buddies" plans.
Next big protest: May Day. www.fiftyfifty.one
50501 — 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement
Join the movement to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach. 50 protests, 50 states, 1 day: #50501.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Next big protest: May Day. www.fiftyfifty.one
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Do not obey
April 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Do not obey
Saudi Syncopant open.substack.com/pub/vallain/...?
Saudi Syncopant
Trump's meeting with the Saudi Elite
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April 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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10:15 AM
Dow Jones⬇️ 1204
Nasdaq⬇️ 774.5
S&P 500⬇️ 192.25
& the economic misery begins
"Stock Markets Plummet as Trump Imposes Largest Tax Hike in History"
GOP always BREAKS the Economy
DEMS always FIX the Economy
Got it yet?
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#TrumpTariffs
Dow Jones⬇️ 1204
Nasdaq⬇️ 774.5
S&P 500⬇️ 192.25
& the economic misery begins
"Stock Markets Plummet as Trump Imposes Largest Tax Hike in History"
GOP always BREAKS the Economy
DEMS always FIX the Economy
Got it yet?
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#TrumpTariffs
April 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
10:15 AM
Dow Jones⬇️ 1204
Nasdaq⬇️ 774.5
S&P 500⬇️ 192.25
& the economic misery begins
"Stock Markets Plummet as Trump Imposes Largest Tax Hike in History"
GOP always BREAKS the Economy
DEMS always FIX the Economy
Got it yet?
open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
#TrumpTariffs
Dow Jones⬇️ 1204
Nasdaq⬇️ 774.5
S&P 500⬇️ 192.25
& the economic misery begins
"Stock Markets Plummet as Trump Imposes Largest Tax Hike in History"
GOP always BREAKS the Economy
DEMS always FIX the Economy
Got it yet?
open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...
#TrumpTariffs
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Reposted by Virginia Allain
Dear Cory,
You have done us proud! Taking the longest filibuster record away from a racist is icing on the cake!
Sincerely,
MLK Jr. and John Lewis
#ProudBlue #GoodTrouble #Resist #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica #TrumpTariffs #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace Cory Booker
You have done us proud! Taking the longest filibuster record away from a racist is icing on the cake!
Sincerely,
MLK Jr. and John Lewis
#ProudBlue #GoodTrouble #Resist #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica #TrumpTariffs #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace Cory Booker
April 2, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dear Cory,
You have done us proud! Taking the longest filibuster record away from a racist is icing on the cake!
Sincerely,
MLK Jr. and John Lewis
#ProudBlue #GoodTrouble #Resist #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica #TrumpTariffs #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace Cory Booker
You have done us proud! Taking the longest filibuster record away from a racist is icing on the cake!
Sincerely,
MLK Jr. and John Lewis
#ProudBlue #GoodTrouble #Resist #RepublicansAreDestroyingAmerica #TrumpTariffs #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpisaNationalDisgrace Cory Booker
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REPORTER: Do you think the president should move forward tomorrow with tariffs?
MIKE JOHNSON: Look, you have to trust the president's instincts on the economy.
Trump bankrupted 6 casinos, but sure imposing tariffs will turn the economy around.
#ProudBlue Liberation Day #TrumpTariffs
MIKE JOHNSON: Look, you have to trust the president's instincts on the economy.
Trump bankrupted 6 casinos, but sure imposing tariffs will turn the economy around.
#ProudBlue Liberation Day #TrumpTariffs
April 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
REPORTER: Do you think the president should move forward tomorrow with tariffs?
MIKE JOHNSON: Look, you have to trust the president's instincts on the economy.
Trump bankrupted 6 casinos, but sure imposing tariffs will turn the economy around.
#ProudBlue Liberation Day #TrumpTariffs
MIKE JOHNSON: Look, you have to trust the president's instincts on the economy.
Trump bankrupted 6 casinos, but sure imposing tariffs will turn the economy around.
#ProudBlue Liberation Day #TrumpTariffs
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Congratulations to Susan Crawford for winning a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Shout out to everyone who showed up to tell Trump and Elon to fuck off!💙
#ProudBlue #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpTariffs #GoodTrouble #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace #FuckTrump
#FuckElon
Shout out to everyone who showed up to tell Trump and Elon to fuck off!💙
#ProudBlue #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpTariffs #GoodTrouble #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace #FuckTrump
#FuckElon
April 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Congratulations to Susan Crawford for winning a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Shout out to everyone who showed up to tell Trump and Elon to fuck off!💙
#ProudBlue #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpTariffs #GoodTrouble #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace #FuckTrump
#FuckElon
Shout out to everyone who showed up to tell Trump and Elon to fuck off!💙
#ProudBlue #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #TrumpTariffs #GoodTrouble #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace #FuckTrump
#FuckElon