Marti Kole
@martikole.bsky.social
Media Psychologist and Social Change Activist, sprinkled with other art, music, and writing shenanigans and cat hair
http://www.MartiKole.com
http://www.MartiKole.com
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It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
January 31, 2026 at 12:41 AM
It's near-white out conditions in Chicago as the snow comes down, and tonight's anti-ICE/CBP rally is wrapping up in front of city hall.
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
But not before the crowd bounces and chants, "I believe that we will win!"
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friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
January 29, 2026 at 9:34 PM
friend of mine is an undocumented immigrant and has been hiding in Melania theaters bc he knows people assume no one is in there
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Great. Everything is so fucked that somehow I agree with Greenwald.
He nails it here, though.
He nails it here, though.
January 26, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Great. Everything is so fucked that somehow I agree with Greenwald.
He nails it here, though.
He nails it here, though.
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Protester in Minnesota: I’m 70 years old and I’m fucking angry *disappears into gas*
January 24, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Protester in Minnesota: I’m 70 years old and I’m fucking angry *disappears into gas*
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Researchers at the University of Chicago found that for every 1 percent increase in eviction rate in a given census tract, there were 2.66 additional shootings there.
Study finds link between evictions and gun violence in Chicago
chicago.suntimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:01 AM
Researchers at the University of Chicago found that for every 1 percent increase in eviction rate in a given census tract, there were 2.66 additional shootings there.
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Today's marks the 5th anniversary of Josh Hawley running the 40 in 4.26 seconds
January 6, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Today's marks the 5th anniversary of Josh Hawley running the 40 in 4.26 seconds
Google’s AI just chided me for my language when I was researching a movie quote. 😡
“please rephrase your query without using offensive language.”
Absofuckinglutely NOT, Mr AI. 😡😡
I am a Gen Exer - we use F-bombs like comas, and I was trying to find a movie quote with that word in it.
“please rephrase your query without using offensive language.”
Absofuckinglutely NOT, Mr AI. 😡😡
I am a Gen Exer - we use F-bombs like comas, and I was trying to find a movie quote with that word in it.
January 6, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Google’s AI just chided me for my language when I was researching a movie quote. 😡
“please rephrase your query without using offensive language.”
Absofuckinglutely NOT, Mr AI. 😡😡
I am a Gen Exer - we use F-bombs like comas, and I was trying to find a movie quote with that word in it.
“please rephrase your query without using offensive language.”
Absofuckinglutely NOT, Mr AI. 😡😡
I am a Gen Exer - we use F-bombs like comas, and I was trying to find a movie quote with that word in it.
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I will never understand, not for as long as I live, how January 6th, 2021 wasn’t the end of Donald Trump’s political career.
January 6, 2026 at 1:34 PM
I will never understand, not for as long as I live, how January 6th, 2021 wasn’t the end of Donald Trump’s political career.
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OK, this made me laugh. Not a commentary on the shooting or his injury, just funny.
January 3, 2026 at 1:51 AM
OK, this made me laugh. Not a commentary on the shooting or his injury, just funny.
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As we bid goodbye to 2025 — and all the thuggery, corruption, squalor, and cruelty it spewed — I want to thank you for standing up to it. Some thoughts on the year that was...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thank-you
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thank-you
December 31, 2025 at 5:01 PM
As we bid goodbye to 2025 — and all the thuggery, corruption, squalor, and cruelty it spewed — I want to thank you for standing up to it. Some thoughts on the year that was...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thank-you
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/thank-you
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The last five decades have been marked by an explosion in wealth inequality and a growing distrust of America’s institutions.
Many Americans believe that the system as a whole is rigged against them.
They're right.
Many Americans believe that the system as a whole is rigged against them.
They're right.
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
The last five decades have been marked by an explosion in wealth inequality and a growing distrust of America’s institutions.
Many Americans believe that the system as a whole is rigged against them.
They're right.
Many Americans believe that the system as a whole is rigged against them.
They're right.
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BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
WATCH: The 60 Minutes CECOT Segment
I was sent the CECOT segment anonymously in a group chat.
www.muellershewrote.com
December 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: WATCH the full 60 Minutes CECOT segment here. This was sent to me anonymously. It appears to be the segment CBS' Bari Weiss killed. www.muellershewrote.com/p/watch-the-...
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“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner
December 16, 2025 at 12:47 AM
“Silence in the face of authoritarianism is complicity. Speaking out is a patriotic act. Democracy doesn’t defend itself. It requires participation, vigilance, and courage from ordinary people.” – Rob Reiner
You know . . .
If this is an extinction burst
It would explain the horrifying rise in mass shootings. 🤔
If this is an extinction burst
It would explain the horrifying rise in mass shootings. 🤔
December 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
You know . . .
If this is an extinction burst
It would explain the horrifying rise in mass shootings. 🤔
If this is an extinction burst
It would explain the horrifying rise in mass shootings. 🤔
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sometimes you just have to watch blade runner for the 300th time
December 7, 2025 at 6:11 AM
sometimes you just have to watch blade runner for the 300th time
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Don’t blame me, I voted for her to be our President and instead many gave an evil morally bankrupt piece of shit dictator wannabe fraudster felon with a fragile ego full power over our country. It used to break my heart, but now it makes me so fucking angry.
December 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Don’t blame me, I voted for her to be our President and instead many gave an evil morally bankrupt piece of shit dictator wannabe fraudster felon with a fragile ego full power over our country. It used to break my heart, but now it makes me so fucking angry.
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These a-holes sat around the WH table today, lying, swearing fealty to a psychopath who slept through half the meeting. What bothers me even more, is that IF we get out of this with a semblance of Democracy, these same a-holes will try to grift us into reading crazier shit in their books.
F*ck that.
F*ck that.
December 3, 2025 at 12:13 AM
These a-holes sat around the WH table today, lying, swearing fealty to a psychopath who slept through half the meeting. What bothers me even more, is that IF we get out of this with a semblance of Democracy, these same a-holes will try to grift us into reading crazier shit in their books.
F*ck that.
F*ck that.
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Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Trump dozes while Marco Rubio speaks to him directly next to him. Just insane optics.
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Republicans: a 30 year old state senator spreading neo-Nazi rhetoric in group chats is “just a kid”
Also Republicans: a 15 year old girl is a grown woman and it’s fine if the President is attracted to her
Also Republicans: a 15 year old girl is a grown woman and it’s fine if the President is attracted to her
November 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Republicans: a 30 year old state senator spreading neo-Nazi rhetoric in group chats is “just a kid”
Also Republicans: a 15 year old girl is a grown woman and it’s fine if the President is attracted to her
Also Republicans: a 15 year old girl is a grown woman and it’s fine if the President is attracted to her
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Schrodinger's housing.
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Schrodinger's housing.
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The GOP wont pay for food assistance, but they just bought Kristi Noem two new planes at $175 million, a new ballroom, Trump may get $250 million from another BS lawsuit,
“Ya but go hungry you govt sucking leech!!” From govt sucking leeches
“Ya but go hungry you govt sucking leech!!” From govt sucking leeches
October 28, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The GOP wont pay for food assistance, but they just bought Kristi Noem two new planes at $175 million, a new ballroom, Trump may get $250 million from another BS lawsuit,
“Ya but go hungry you govt sucking leech!!” From govt sucking leeches
“Ya but go hungry you govt sucking leech!!” From govt sucking leeches
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