Julia DeFranco
@juliadefranco.bsky.social
Chronically ill Unitarian Universalist and lover of fantasy novels. He/him or she/her.
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DEC 15 2025: STOP BUYING STARBUCKS DAY
Starbucks Baristas are asking us to stop buying Starbucks on December 15th.
Remember, it's not customer vs. worker, it's the 99% vs. the 1%. Baristas are your labor family, let's all help them out!
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Starbucks Baristas are asking us to stop buying Starbucks on December 15th.
Remember, it's not customer vs. worker, it's the 99% vs. the 1%. Baristas are your labor family, let's all help them out!
mailchi.mp/d86e5090fce2...
Chicago gave us 48 hours of power. Let’s build on it.
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December 13, 2025 at 12:23 AM
DEC 15 2025: STOP BUYING STARBUCKS DAY
Starbucks Baristas are asking us to stop buying Starbucks on December 15th.
Remember, it's not customer vs. worker, it's the 99% vs. the 1%. Baristas are your labor family, let's all help them out!
mailchi.mp/d86e5090fce2...
Starbucks Baristas are asking us to stop buying Starbucks on December 15th.
Remember, it's not customer vs. worker, it's the 99% vs. the 1%. Baristas are your labor family, let's all help them out!
mailchi.mp/d86e5090fce2...
I encountered a similar argument about bridge tolls that I found very compelling.
... and to all of the bozos demanding that bikes be regulated, licensed and taxed, if we taxed on the basis of road wear/damage & danger to human lives, small cars $100, big cars $200-400 SUVs $300-800 pickup trucks $10,000, larger pickup trucks $60,000, bicycles $.10.
“For half a century, a litany of federal policies has favored large SUVs & trucks, pushing automakers & buyers toward larger models. Instead of counteracting #CarBloat thru regulation, policymakers have subtly encouraged it. That has been a boon for car companies but a disaster for everyone else.”
December 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
I encountered a similar argument about bridge tolls that I found very compelling.
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If Elon is not happy with how DOGE turned out, imagine how the hundreds of thousands of federal workers who got pushed out of their jobs and had their lives turned upside-down feel. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80x35dek82o
Musk says Doge was 'somewhat successful' but he wouldn't do it again
The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
If Elon is not happy with how DOGE turned out, imagine how the hundreds of thousands of federal workers who got pushed out of their jobs and had their lives turned upside-down feel. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80x35dek82o
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See you tomorrow, NYC!
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 PM
See you tomorrow, NYC!
Bringing this up against since it's the Spotify Wrapped time of year. If you click through they recommend alternative streaming services and walk you through how to cancel your account (if you have a subscription) and say why.
I'm canceling my Spotify subscription until the ICE ads are removed. Streaming hate is a choice and I refuse to fund it. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/kW5kF1OA
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
app.sosha.ai
December 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Bringing this up against since it's the Spotify Wrapped time of year. If you click through they recommend alternative streaming services and walk you through how to cancel your account (if you have a subscription) and say why.
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This young man has it exactly right.
November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
This young man has it exactly right.
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As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
November 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX
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15+ years old, but still VERY relevent — and if we had acted 15 years ago, the “better world” we’d be creating would be a LOT better & easier to reach. There are real consequences we’re just starting to see to not heeding this cartoon a lot sooner.
Even worse if we don’t heed it now. #ClimateCrisis
Even worse if we don’t heed it now. #ClimateCrisis
November 12, 2025 at 5:04 AM
15+ years old, but still VERY relevent — and if we had acted 15 years ago, the “better world” we’d be creating would be a LOT better & easier to reach. There are real consequences we’re just starting to see to not heeding this cartoon a lot sooner.
Even worse if we don’t heed it now. #ClimateCrisis
Even worse if we don’t heed it now. #ClimateCrisis
I'm canceling my Spotify subscription until the ICE ads are removed. Streaming hate is a choice and I refuse to fund it. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/kW5kF1OA
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
app.sosha.ai
November 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
I'm canceling my Spotify subscription until the ICE ads are removed. Streaming hate is a choice and I refuse to fund it. #CancelSpotify app.sosha.ai/s/kW5kF1OA
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Well, the timer's flipped over from "hours to go" to "minutes to go" – sixty of them, to be exact – so if you haven't been persuaded to chip in yet, I don't have a lot of time to convince you. For those who've been meaning to get around to it, though, final warning!
November 1, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Well, the timer's flipped over from "hours to go" to "minutes to go" – sixty of them, to be exact – so if you haven't been persuaded to chip in yet, I don't have a lot of time to convince you. For those who've been meaning to get around to it, though, final warning!
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Nutrition assistance is NOT corrupt. Food stamps kept my family fed when my mom had to look for work after my dad got sick with MS.
The Trump administration wants kids, seniors, and veterans to go hungry. They are REFUSING to use emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going.
The Trump administration wants kids, seniors, and veterans to go hungry. They are REFUSING to use emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going.
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Nutrition assistance is NOT corrupt. Food stamps kept my family fed when my mom had to look for work after my dad got sick with MS.
The Trump administration wants kids, seniors, and veterans to go hungry. They are REFUSING to use emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going.
The Trump administration wants kids, seniors, and veterans to go hungry. They are REFUSING to use emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going.
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I grew up on food stamps--not SNAP, physical paper stamps that came in a little book that Mom kept in her purse.
October 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I grew up on food stamps--not SNAP, physical paper stamps that came in a little book that Mom kept in her purse.
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Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
Chappell Roan has announced her Midwest Princess Project for trans and LGBTQ+ youth, and the fund has already raised $400K.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Chappell Roan Unveils Midwest Princess Fund for Trans Youth — and She’s Already Raised $400K
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This is no shade to Chicago but this actually started in LA. They bought out a ton of vendors to keep them home.
October 23, 2025 at 9:46 PM
This is no shade to Chicago but this actually started in LA. They bought out a ton of vendors to keep them home.
As far as I can tell, the protest is still on for this evening. 5 pm Justin Herman Plaza in SF.
October 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
As far as I can tell, the protest is still on for this evening. 5 pm Justin Herman Plaza in SF.
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Look at this big man, pointing a pepper gun in the face of a woman who's filming him: sfstandard.com/2025/10/23/b...
‘Are you part of the invasion?’: Protesters look for signs of federal surge
Protesters said federal officers used less-lethal weapons as a crowd blocked traffic to a Coast Guard base.
sfstandard.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Look at this big man, pointing a pepper gun in the face of a woman who's filming him: sfstandard.com/2025/10/23/b...
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District 12 Congressperson @replsimon.bsky.social spoke at #NoKings 🇺🇸
October 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As a former San Franciscan, I think this is a reasonable concern.
I am to the point with these bastards that I would absolutely consider it; the problem with Newsom is that I’m way more confident about the evil part than I am the liberal part.
October 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
As a former San Franciscan, I think this is a reasonable concern.
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Kristi Noem’s America, folks. That poor dog. That poor family.
October 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Kristi Noem’s America, folks. That poor dog. That poor family.
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Bay Area organizers say the second round of anti-Trump protests will be just as well-attended as this summer’s historic demonstrations.
No Kings protests are returning to the Bay Area. What to know ahead of Saturday’s events
Bay Area organizers say the second round of anti-Trump protests will be just as well-attended as this summer’s historic demonstrations.
bit.ly
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Bay Area organizers say the second round of anti-Trump protests will be just as well-attended as this summer’s historic demonstrations.
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#UrbanismBookClub: Some great books on key, underconsidered elements of better city-making have been coming out lately — thanks to @chrisfitchchris.bsky.social, author of “Wild Cities,” and @samkbloch.bsky.social, author of “Shade,” for sending me copies. Digging into both. Anyone finished them yet?
October 14, 2025 at 11:14 PM
#UrbanismBookClub: Some great books on key, underconsidered elements of better city-making have been coming out lately — thanks to @chrisfitchchris.bsky.social, author of “Wild Cities,” and @samkbloch.bsky.social, author of “Shade,” for sending me copies. Digging into both. Anyone finished them yet?
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🪧NO KINGS NYC
📍 47th & Bwy
📍 The red steps
📆 October 18th
⏰ 11am
📣 Sign up to volunteer at NoKingsNYC.com
This is a peaceful, nonviolent march.
There is no rally.
The march will start at W 47th St & Broadway.
The march route is south on 7th Ave, dispersing at 14th St.
Spread the word.
📍 47th & Bwy
📍 The red steps
📆 October 18th
⏰ 11am
📣 Sign up to volunteer at NoKingsNYC.com
This is a peaceful, nonviolent march.
There is no rally.
The march will start at W 47th St & Broadway.
The march route is south on 7th Ave, dispersing at 14th St.
Spread the word.
October 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🪧NO KINGS NYC
📍 47th & Bwy
📍 The red steps
📆 October 18th
⏰ 11am
📣 Sign up to volunteer at NoKingsNYC.com
This is a peaceful, nonviolent march.
There is no rally.
The march will start at W 47th St & Broadway.
The march route is south on 7th Ave, dispersing at 14th St.
Spread the word.
📍 47th & Bwy
📍 The red steps
📆 October 18th
⏰ 11am
📣 Sign up to volunteer at NoKingsNYC.com
This is a peaceful, nonviolent march.
There is no rally.
The march will start at W 47th St & Broadway.
The march route is south on 7th Ave, dispersing at 14th St.
Spread the word.
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it was 15 months for us! and my green card is still conditional, meaning it will need to be re-verified and renewed in 2026. for more money, of course.
Americans, I love you, but you do not (as a majority) understand how your immigration system works. it has been punitive and cruel for a long time.
Americans, I love you, but you do not (as a majority) understand how your immigration system works. it has been punitive and cruel for a long time.
People are always shocked when I tell them it took 13 months for my husband to acquire a green card and join me in the US. People just assume it's instantaneous when you're married to a citizen. It's absolutely not.
Believe it or not, this is only the second most naive and clueless thing I've been told about the immigration system. Number one belongs to my own mother, who was so insulated by my dad that she actually asked me "can't I just bring a relative from Brazil to help me care for the house?"
October 6, 2025 at 3:45 PM
it was 15 months for us! and my green card is still conditional, meaning it will need to be re-verified and renewed in 2026. for more money, of course.
Americans, I love you, but you do not (as a majority) understand how your immigration system works. it has been punitive and cruel for a long time.
Americans, I love you, but you do not (as a majority) understand how your immigration system works. it has been punitive and cruel for a long time.
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The Trump admin has lied about this case from the start — and now it can't get its story straight about next steps for Mr. Abrego Garcia.
This reeks of a political prosecution and the courts must continue to ensure his due process rights are protected.
This reeks of a political prosecution and the courts must continue to ensure his due process rights are protected.
Judge Poised to Free Abrego Garcia if Officials Can’t Supply Deportation Plans
www.nytimes.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The Trump admin has lied about this case from the start — and now it can't get its story straight about next steps for Mr. Abrego Garcia.
This reeks of a political prosecution and the courts must continue to ensure his due process rights are protected.
This reeks of a political prosecution and the courts must continue to ensure his due process rights are protected.