Joel Freedman
@joelmfreewriter.bsky.social
Former educator (he/him). Current writer-future published author: 10 Months to Vermont, All Beneath the Sky, Love Song. 🏳️🌈
Pinned
Still learning.
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ROLLING STONE: “The current Congress has dropped the pretense of public service altogether… Congress enjoys ultraluxe health care as it fights to gut yours.”
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
ROLLING STONE: “The current Congress has dropped the pretense of public service altogether… Congress enjoys ultraluxe health care as it fights to gut yours.”
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
@RepTimBurchett @MarshaBlackburn why don’t you care about anyone but yourselves? www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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As Toni Morrison said, "the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work." But she also reminded us never to lose our capacity to be shocked.
Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.
Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.
October 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
As Toni Morrison said, "the very serious function of racism is distraction. It keeps you from doing your work." But she also reminded us never to lose our capacity to be shocked.
Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.
Part of my conversation on @ayman.msnbc.com earlier today.
Just learned I'm one of the "lowlifes... people that are paid agitators and... not representative of our country." And the winner in the "scumbag of the year" competition for the most efficiently played strategy is... #Resist #HoldTheLine
October 24, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Just learned I'm one of the "lowlifes... people that are paid agitators and... not representative of our country." And the winner in the "scumbag of the year" competition for the most efficiently played strategy is... #Resist #HoldTheLine
The Brown Shirts’ll get their 💰. But will SNAP recips get to feed their children when that runs out? There. Allowed myself to feel the stupidity of asking question I know the answer to. #Resist #HoldTheLine ✊
October 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Brown Shirts’ll get their 💰. But will SNAP recips get to feed their children when that runs out? There. Allowed myself to feel the stupidity of asking question I know the answer to. #Resist #HoldTheLine ✊
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The corrupt begat corruption
October 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The corrupt begat corruption
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A 3,000-pound, 17-foot-long "DEMOCRACY" ice sculpture is melting away on the National Mall today, a statement from activists and artists on the weakened state of American democracy under the Trump administration.
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
A 3,000-Pound Ice Sculpture Of 1 Word Is Melting In Front Of The U.S. Capitol
“It's time for all of us to resist, speak up and save our democracy before it's too late,” artist Marshall Reese said of his 17-by-5-foot installation.
www.huffpost.com
October 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
A 3,000-pound, 17-foot-long "DEMOCRACY" ice sculpture is melting away on the National Mall today, a statement from activists and artists on the weakened state of American democracy under the Trump administration.
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
www.huffpost.com/entry/democr...
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The @chicago.suntimes.com photographer who risked their personal health and safety to take this photograph is Anthony Vazquez. Please credit photographers and media outlets. In this age of misinformation, a photo with no context could be anything at all.
Please remind us who the domestic terrorists are again.
October 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The @chicago.suntimes.com photographer who risked their personal health and safety to take this photograph is Anthony Vazquez. Please credit photographers and media outlets. In this age of misinformation, a photo with no context could be anything at all.
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The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!
Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.
Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.
October 13, 2025 at 3:27 AM
The only violence I’ve been seeing in Portland is from the so-called Feds!!!
Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.
Keep sharing these videos; it’s evidence.
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From best app ever Daily Art @meditatedaily.bsky.social :Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day… the US… celebrates & honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures… a beautiful hide painting created by Cotsiogo (c. 1866–1912), a/k/a Codsiogo, Katsikodi, or Cadzi Cody.
October 13, 2025 at 2:37 PM
From best app ever Daily Art @meditatedaily.bsky.social :Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day… the US… celebrates & honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures… a beautiful hide painting created by Cotsiogo (c. 1866–1912), a/k/a Codsiogo, Katsikodi, or Cadzi Cody.
From Dr. Sabrena Turner: What a wonderful interview, Joel. You have been an inspiration to me since the day we met, and this interview encapsulates the joy it has been to have you as one of my dearest friends. You are the gift that never stops giving... #booksky
thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
Good Times/Bad Times with Joel Freedman
Joel Freedman shares the queer book that saved his life: Good Times/Bad Times by James Kirkwood
thisqueerbook.com
October 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
From Dr. Sabrena Turner: What a wonderful interview, Joel. You have been an inspiration to me since the day we met, and this interview encapsulates the joy it has been to have you as one of my dearest friends. You are the gift that never stops giving... #booksky
thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
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“We Are Elated by the Gaza Ceasefire News. Now, the World Must Hold Israel to Account for 2 Years of Genocide”
In an emotional essay for Zeteo, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.
Your #mustread:
In an emotional essay for Zeteo, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.
Your #mustread:
We Are Elated by the Gaza Ceasefire News. Now, the World Must Hold Israel to Account for 2 Years of Genocide
In an emotional essay, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.
zeteo.com
October 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
“We Are Elated by the Gaza Ceasefire News. Now, the World Must Hold Israel to Account for 2 Years of Genocide”
In an emotional essay for Zeteo, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.
Your #mustread:
In an emotional essay for Zeteo, former Palestinian negotiator Diana Buttu reacts to the ceasefire announcement, what it means for Palestinians, and what still worries her.
Your #mustread:
Reviews are coming in. From Vivian Varela: This is a fascinating queer interview with... Joel Freedman... Besides his personal story he also makes recommendations for other books... by Mike Player [Utopia, a queer comedy western] and Caro De Robertis…. gay history and insight. Local LA stuff! No BS!
October 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Reviews are coming in. From Vivian Varela: This is a fascinating queer interview with... Joel Freedman... Besides his personal story he also makes recommendations for other books... by Mike Player [Utopia, a queer comedy western] and Caro De Robertis…. gay history and insight. Local LA stuff! No BS!
This dropped today. Just saying... thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
#skybooks #lgbtqui+ #queerbooks @thisqueerbook.com
#skybooks #lgbtqui+ #queerbooks @thisqueerbook.com
Good Times/Bad Times with Joel Freedman
Joel Freedman shares the queer book that saved his life: Good Times/Bad Times by James Kirkwood
thisqueerbook.com
October 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This dropped today. Just saying... thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
#skybooks #lgbtqui+ #queerbooks @thisqueerbook.com
#skybooks #lgbtqui+ #queerbooks @thisqueerbook.com
To no one's surprise, I confess. I am a book nerd. Whereas, reading saved me from ignorance. This queer book saved my life, and I got to share it on my favorite podcast. For a good time 😂, have a listen:
thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
#books #reading #queerbooks #lgbtqia+
@thisqueerbook.com
thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
#books #reading #queerbooks #lgbtqia+
@thisqueerbook.com
October 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
To no one's surprise, I confess. I am a book nerd. Whereas, reading saved me from ignorance. This queer book saved my life, and I got to share it on my favorite podcast. For a good time 😂, have a listen:
thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
#books #reading #queerbooks #lgbtqia+
@thisqueerbook.com
thisqueerbook.com/good-times-b...
#books #reading #queerbooks #lgbtqia+
@thisqueerbook.com
Took a step back for soul cleansing. Then just stepped right back in it. Yech. From Pat Bagley | Goon Squad: #Resist #lbgTqia+rights #HandsOff
October 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Took a step back for soul cleansing. Then just stepped right back in it. Yech. From Pat Bagley | Goon Squad: #Resist #lbgTqia+rights #HandsOff
How I Spent My Summer Vacation... episode to be released tomorrow, Tuesday. With @thisqueerbook.com
October 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
How I Spent My Summer Vacation... episode to be released tomorrow, Tuesday. With @thisqueerbook.com
Most mornings, lately, I'll sit outside and read queer poetry, Isherwood's Diaries, Boswell's Johnson... This a.m. I read the clouds. #reading
September 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Most mornings, lately, I'll sit outside and read queer poetry, Isherwood's Diaries, Boswell's Johnson... This a.m. I read the clouds. #reading
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I’ll be there, will you?
No kings. No cults. Just the Constitution—and the people who hold the line.
No kings. No cults. Just the Constitution—and the people who hold the line.
June 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I’ll be there, will you?
No kings. No cults. Just the Constitution—and the people who hold the line.
No kings. No cults. Just the Constitution—and the people who hold the line.