Kathy Fagan
@keffuffle.bsky.social
Pro-democracy. Retired. Did ESL w/ adult immigrants, IC design & mfg, profit & nonprofit radio. Now: volunteer for good govt, hubby of 40+ years, 2 black cats, Philly, knitting, golf, nature, nonviolence, systems thinker, my ism is “no isms", Autistic.
Really great tips on how to send a resistance message over the holidays, and also some great history on how it has worked in the past — including resistance in Colonial times!
As we head toward the spending frenzy that is #BlackFriday, #SmallBusinessSaturday, #CyberMonday and #GivingTuesday, we have another chance to send a clear message about our dissatisfaction with billionaire power .
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Can We Pull Off An Economic Blackout From Nov 25-Dec 2? — Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service
With the end of the government shutdown, many are still deeply worried about paying bills. Healthcare costs are staggering. Cost-of-living has not improved. Long-standing poverty rates remain widespre...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Really great tips on how to send a resistance message over the holidays, and also some great history on how it has worked in the past — including resistance in Colonial times!
“Trump and Vance … do not understand that their grift depends upon what I will unashamedly call the honest labor and decent convictions of millions of Americans.”
Despite our differences at the policy level, most Americans share democratic values. If we work together at that level, that’s *power*.
Despite our differences at the policy level, most Americans share democratic values. If we work together at that level, that’s *power*.
The Grift Bubble
A Political Theory of American Collapse
snyder.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM
“Trump and Vance … do not understand that their grift depends upon what I will unashamedly call the honest labor and decent convictions of millions of Americans.”
Despite our differences at the policy level, most Americans share democratic values. If we work together at that level, that’s *power*.
Despite our differences at the policy level, most Americans share democratic values. If we work together at that level, that’s *power*.
#showmeyourknits #knitting #knitsky 🧶
Floofy knits this week! First up is a mohair scarf. This was 18 years ago when I didn’t know what a challenge mohair lace would be! Came out nice, eventually 🤪.
More recently, mohair + worsted.
(Deets in alt text.)
Floofy knits this week! First up is a mohair scarf. This was 18 years ago when I didn’t know what a challenge mohair lace would be! Came out nice, eventually 🤪.
More recently, mohair + worsted.
(Deets in alt text.)
November 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
#showmeyourknits #knitting #knitsky 🧶
Floofy knits this week! First up is a mohair scarf. This was 18 years ago when I didn’t know what a challenge mohair lace would be! Came out nice, eventually 🤪.
More recently, mohair + worsted.
(Deets in alt text.)
Floofy knits this week! First up is a mohair scarf. This was 18 years ago when I didn’t know what a challenge mohair lace would be! Came out nice, eventually 🤪.
More recently, mohair + worsted.
(Deets in alt text.)
#Nature #Grounding #Healing
A good friend and I went for a calming walk at the #RoxboroughReservoirPreserve in #Philly this afternoon. Even a gray day and bare trees offer much beauty! (Two groups of pix.)
A good friend and I went for a calming walk at the #RoxboroughReservoirPreserve in #Philly this afternoon. Even a gray day and bare trees offer much beauty! (Two groups of pix.)
November 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
#Nature #Grounding #Healing
A good friend and I went for a calming walk at the #RoxboroughReservoirPreserve in #Philly this afternoon. Even a gray day and bare trees offer much beauty! (Two groups of pix.)
A good friend and I went for a calming walk at the #RoxboroughReservoirPreserve in #Philly this afternoon. Even a gray day and bare trees offer much beauty! (Two groups of pix.)
Thanks for the heads up! Here’s a gift link for anyone who doesn’t subscribe.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
(The Atlantic). Fascinating article about the desperation and realization of increasing pressure now strongly taking over the White House. Suggest you make time to read or even skim; excellent piece by Jonathan Lemire.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Epstein Returns at the Worst Time for Trump
The president is desperate to make the questions go away, but there is no sign they will.
www.theatlantic.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Thanks for the heads up! Here’s a gift link for anyone who doesn’t subscribe.
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Kathy Fagan
I’m at the annual paleontology conference. Here’s how people today have described their work:
“I basically study swamp monsters”
“I’m a dinosaur orthodontist”
“Dead bird bird watcher”
#2025SVP
“I basically study swamp monsters”
“I’m a dinosaur orthodontist”
“Dead bird bird watcher”
#2025SVP
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’m at the annual paleontology conference. Here’s how people today have described their work:
“I basically study swamp monsters”
“I’m a dinosaur orthodontist”
“Dead bird bird watcher”
#2025SVP
“I basically study swamp monsters”
“I’m a dinosaur orthodontist”
“Dead bird bird watcher”
#2025SVP
Wintry cold day today, so I was delighted to find a few blooms still hanging in there — garden flowers in the kitchen season is officially extended a week! #BloomScrolling
November 12, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Wintry cold day today, so I was delighted to find a few blooms still hanging in there — garden flowers in the kitchen season is officially extended a week! #BloomScrolling
Reposted by Kathy Fagan
You're never gonna believe this, but we're out of archaeologists again.
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
SKYPE A SCIENTIST
Skype a Scientist matches your classroom, scout troop, or library with scientists for Q&A sessions for free!
SkypeAScientist.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
You're never gonna believe this, but we're out of archaeologists again.
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
We have matched ~650 groups with archaeologists this semester! I am so grateful to the 196 Archaeologist volunteers!
We have 60 unmatched groups rn
Know archaeologists who could do a session? Send them to SkypeAScientist.com
Reposted by Kathy Fagan
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
Reposted by Kathy Fagan
Legendary singer and activist Joan Baez discusses the essential role of music in movements, the need to keep our eyes on the prize — and to keep dancing.
'Carry your light out into the shitstorm' — a conversation with Joan Baez
Legendary singer Joan Baez discusses the essential role of music in movements, the need to keep our eyes on the prize and keep dancing.
wagingnonviolence.org
November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Legendary singer and activist Joan Baez discusses the essential role of music in movements, the need to keep our eyes on the prize — and to keep dancing.
#ShowMeYourKnits #knitting
Works in progress! The first is a shoulder panel of a newly-started sweater. A new (for me) technique. The second is a tee that’s been hibernating since I got tired of doing I-cord trim. Just the neckline remains. Will surely become more interesting again in the spring!
Works in progress! The first is a shoulder panel of a newly-started sweater. A new (for me) technique. The second is a tee that’s been hibernating since I got tired of doing I-cord trim. Just the neckline remains. Will surely become more interesting again in the spring!
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#ShowMeYourKnits #knitting
Works in progress! The first is a shoulder panel of a newly-started sweater. A new (for me) technique. The second is a tee that’s been hibernating since I got tired of doing I-cord trim. Just the neckline remains. Will surely become more interesting again in the spring!
Works in progress! The first is a shoulder panel of a newly-started sweater. A new (for me) technique. The second is a tee that’s been hibernating since I got tired of doing I-cord trim. Just the neckline remains. Will surely become more interesting again in the spring!
Good morning! Important info from Rep. Evans’s newsletter today. #Pennsylvania friends take notice! And it could be happening in other states too. More info:
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Good morning! Important info from Rep. Evans’s newsletter today. #Pennsylvania friends take notice! And it could be happening in other states too. More info:
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/n...
MTG: are the words matched with actions? If not, pfft.
November 7, 2025 at 2:23 AM
MTG: are the words matched with actions? If not, pfft.
Here’s the history of Philly‘s Front Street Walls project, which is now curated by me (#StreetsDeptWalls) with Mural Arts and CookNSolo!
November 7, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Reposted by Kathy Fagan
Okay, so I did it. In honor of Sandwich Guy, on what should be the last day of his trial, I figured out the chords. And so, with apologies to the late and great Bob Marley, I banged out this quick and (very) rough rendition of "I Threw the Sandwich." 🤣
November 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Okay, so I did it. In honor of Sandwich Guy, on what should be the last day of his trial, I figured out the chords. And so, with apologies to the late and great Bob Marley, I banged out this quick and (very) rough rendition of "I Threw the Sandwich." 🤣
Reposted by Kathy Fagan
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Heard (and then saw) the first white-throated sparrow of winter this morning. High winds in tonight’s forecast. Juncos next …
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Heard (and then saw) the first white-throated sparrow of winter this morning. High winds in tonight’s forecast. Juncos next …
Reposted by Kathy Fagan
Love This: In Louisiana, air pollution monitoring becomes an act of resistance
lailluminator.com/2025/11/02/c...
lailluminator.com/2025/11/02/c...
Citizen-led pollution monitoring persists in Louisiana, despite law that limits its use • Louisiana Illuminator
Communities around Louisiana are taking environmental data collection into their own hands — despite a law restricting how their findings can be used to enforce regulations.
lailluminator.com
November 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Love This: In Louisiana, air pollution monitoring becomes an act of resistance
lailluminator.com/2025/11/02/c...
lailluminator.com/2025/11/02/c...
Thank you, fellow #Pennsylvania ns, for voting to retain the three #PA supreme court justices on the ballot! NBC says approx. 79% voted to retain. That sounds like folks across the board want democracy! I hear from poll worker friends that turnout was especially high for a municipal election year!
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Thank you, fellow #Pennsylvania ns, for voting to retain the three #PA supreme court justices on the ballot! NBC says approx. 79% voted to retain. That sounds like folks across the board want democracy! I hear from poll worker friends that turnout was especially high for a municipal election year!
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November 4, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Transparent support for authoritarianism.
I was laid off from Teen Vogue today along with multiple other staffers, and today is my last day.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
certainly more to come from me when the dust has settled more, but to my knowledge, after today, there will be no politics staffers at Teen Vogue.
November 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Transparent support for authoritarianism.
Please share with your friends still on FB! #MutualAid
If you still have a Facebook account you use, there’s a mutual aid system in formation under #GroceryBuddy to match up people who can afford to give a cart full of groceries to people who lost SNAP.
Use the hashtag and as local to you as you want to get and you’ll probably find a group.
Use the hashtag and as local to you as you want to get and you’ll probably find a group.
November 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Please share with your friends still on FB! #MutualAid
#ShowMeYourKnits #knitsky #knitting 🧶
For the “cables” theme, sharing an effort from many years ago and a sweater just finished (no pic wearing it yet!).
For the “cables” theme, sharing an effort from many years ago and a sweater just finished (no pic wearing it yet!).
November 2, 2025 at 2:51 PM
#ShowMeYourKnits #knitsky #knitting 🧶
For the “cables” theme, sharing an effort from many years ago and a sweater just finished (no pic wearing it yet!).
For the “cables” theme, sharing an effort from many years ago and a sweater just finished (no pic wearing it yet!).