Melanie Siebert
@melaniesiebert.bsky.social
Poetry, adventure, swimming, planting, rewilding, decolonizing, therapy, heartbroken justice-doing as best one can, movement trying to know movement. She/Her
May 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.
April 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Walz: If you say you love freedom but you don't believe freedom is for everybody, then the thing you love is not freedom, it is privilege.
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Disappearing people without any due process is fascism — full stop. I’m sick to my stomach and we all should be.
April 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Disappearing people without any due process is fascism — full stop. I’m sick to my stomach and we all should be.
This is I book I need, stat. I wish I would have written it! But Kamath & Packer seem brilliantly positioned to dig into how our prejudices muck up our relationship with the beautiful proliferation of beings.
March 31, 2025 at 1:14 AM
This is I book I need, stat. I wish I would have written it! But Kamath & Packer seem brilliantly positioned to dig into how our prejudices muck up our relationship with the beautiful proliferation of beings.
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To get a real sense of it, I'd urge you to watch the raw video with the sound on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-fS...
Video shows masked federal agents handcuffing Turkish student at Tufts University
YouTube video by Associated Press
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March 27, 2025 at 12:37 AM
To get a real sense of it, I'd urge you to watch the raw video with the sound on. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-fS...
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“Columbia was just such a warning,” he said. “I just became very worried because I didn’t see a strong enough reaction in other universities .... I see Yale trying not to be a target. That’s a losing strategy.”
Yale Professor who Studies Fascism Flees to Canada
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Yale Professor who Studies Fascism Flees to Canada
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Yale professor who studies fascism fleeing US to work in Canada
Jason Stanley, who says grandmother fled Berlin with his father in 1939, says US may become ‘fascist dictatorship’
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
“Columbia was just such a warning,” he said. “I just became very worried because I didn’t see a strong enough reaction in other universities .... I see Yale trying not to be a target. That’s a losing strategy.”
Yale Professor who Studies Fascism Flees to Canada
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Yale Professor who Studies Fascism Flees to Canada
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Chart of cumulative protests reported from Jan 22 - Feb 28, 2017 vs 2025:
March 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Chart of cumulative protests reported from Jan 22 - Feb 28, 2017 vs 2025:
Looking forward to hearing these voices.
I take so much ♥️ in Mandelstam.
He lived in a time of fear, repression, the state dictating the confines of what could be said or written, sudden arrests, sentences without trial, exile, death….and yet he kept writing, kept free in his mind, in his poetry.
I take so much ♥️ in Mandelstam.
He lived in a time of fear, repression, the state dictating the confines of what could be said or written, sudden arrests, sentences without trial, exile, death….and yet he kept writing, kept free in his mind, in his poetry.
Super thrilled about our March 9th reading at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social! featuring Jen Currin @jencurrin.bsky.social, Arleen Pare
@arleenpare.bsky.social Melanie Siebert @melaniesiebert.bsky.social and Ali Blythe @aliblythe.bsky.social 🤩 Reminder this is a masks-required event. See you there!
@arleenpare.bsky.social Melanie Siebert @melaniesiebert.bsky.social and Ali Blythe @aliblythe.bsky.social 🤩 Reminder this is a masks-required event. See you there!
March 9, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Looking forward to hearing these voices.
I take so much ♥️ in Mandelstam.
He lived in a time of fear, repression, the state dictating the confines of what could be said or written, sudden arrests, sentences without trial, exile, death….and yet he kept writing, kept free in his mind, in his poetry.
I take so much ♥️ in Mandelstam.
He lived in a time of fear, repression, the state dictating the confines of what could be said or written, sudden arrests, sentences without trial, exile, death….and yet he kept writing, kept free in his mind, in his poetry.
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“When you see important societal actors — be it university presidents, media outlets, C.E.O.s, mayors, governors — changing their behavior in order to avoid the wrath of the government, that’s a sign that we’ve crossed the line into some form of authoritarianism.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/u...
Fearing Retribution, Trump Critics Muzzle Themselves
People say they are intimidated by online attacks from the president, concerned about harm to their businesses or worried about the safety of their families.
www.nytimes.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
“When you see important societal actors — be it university presidents, media outlets, C.E.O.s, mayors, governors — changing their behavior in order to avoid the wrath of the government, that’s a sign that we’ve crossed the line into some form of authoritarianism.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/u...
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We are working on launching an ALT DOGE website. It will soon feature a team page listing all of Elon’s staffers, our own wall of receipts (tracking the money he’s taking from America), and a section to help Americans keep tabs on the false claims on Doge’s website—which now exceed 52%.
March 6, 2025 at 3:40 AM
We are working on launching an ALT DOGE website. It will soon feature a team page listing all of Elon’s staffers, our own wall of receipts (tracking the money he’s taking from America), and a section to help Americans keep tabs on the false claims on Doge’s website—which now exceed 52%.
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It's Freedom to Read Week in Canada. Here's one way people are taking a stand against book bans, supporting libraries and queer youth, and speaking out against anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry. www.antihate.ca/sending_love...
#ftrw25 #freedomtoread
#ftrw25 #freedomtoread
Sending Love: Canadians Standing Up For the Valleyview Library
Since February 11, we have received close to 200 letters. We heard stories from people who grew up in rural communities, parents of trans kids, and community members themselves. Their message was clea...
www.antihate.ca
February 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
It's Freedom to Read Week in Canada. Here's one way people are taking a stand against book bans, supporting libraries and queer youth, and speaking out against anti-LGBTQ+ bigotry. www.antihate.ca/sending_love...
#ftrw25 #freedomtoread
#ftrw25 #freedomtoread
Keats adores my Brandi Bird pick!
Such a nice morning prepping for a writing workshop for LGBTQIA2S+ youth at Foundry later today.
♥️ writing and spaces that help us preserve our freedom of thought, being and the full rainbow of emotions including joy & wonder.
#booksky @babydollbird.bsky.social
Such a nice morning prepping for a writing workshop for LGBTQIA2S+ youth at Foundry later today.
♥️ writing and spaces that help us preserve our freedom of thought, being and the full rainbow of emotions including joy & wonder.
#booksky @babydollbird.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Keats adores my Brandi Bird pick!
Such a nice morning prepping for a writing workshop for LGBTQIA2S+ youth at Foundry later today.
♥️ writing and spaces that help us preserve our freedom of thought, being and the full rainbow of emotions including joy & wonder.
#booksky @babydollbird.bsky.social
Such a nice morning prepping for a writing workshop for LGBTQIA2S+ youth at Foundry later today.
♥️ writing and spaces that help us preserve our freedom of thought, being and the full rainbow of emotions including joy & wonder.
#booksky @babydollbird.bsky.social
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THE RESIST LIST IS HERE.
Proud my team just started this @resistlist.bsky.social, which will list actions that happened and that are slated to happen.
Proud my team just started this @resistlist.bsky.social, which will list actions that happened and that are slated to happen.
February 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
THE RESIST LIST IS HERE.
Proud my team just started this @resistlist.bsky.social, which will list actions that happened and that are slated to happen.
Proud my team just started this @resistlist.bsky.social, which will list actions that happened and that are slated to happen.
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Super thrilled about our March 9th reading at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social! featuring Jen Currin @jencurrin.bsky.social, Arleen Pare
@arleenpare.bsky.social Melanie Siebert @melaniesiebert.bsky.social and Ali Blythe @aliblythe.bsky.social 🤩 Reminder this is a masks-required event. See you there!
@arleenpare.bsky.social Melanie Siebert @melaniesiebert.bsky.social and Ali Blythe @aliblythe.bsky.social 🤩 Reminder this is a masks-required event. See you there!
February 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Super thrilled about our March 9th reading at @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social! featuring Jen Currin @jencurrin.bsky.social, Arleen Pare
@arleenpare.bsky.social Melanie Siebert @melaniesiebert.bsky.social and Ali Blythe @aliblythe.bsky.social 🤩 Reminder this is a masks-required event. See you there!
@arleenpare.bsky.social Melanie Siebert @melaniesiebert.bsky.social and Ali Blythe @aliblythe.bsky.social 🤩 Reminder this is a masks-required event. See you there!
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If there is no event organizer, you are the event organizer. Go when and where you can.
Tomorrow is a national protest day in the US. Protests are organized at the White House and state capitals, but if you can’t find an event or time that works for you, go when and where you can. If there is no event organizer, you are the event organizer. Announce it below,👇 hashtags #3E #USProtests
February 17, 2025 at 3:09 AM
If there is no event organizer, you are the event organizer. Go when and where you can.
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Here is a script you can use for any issue. Find your reps' # at reps.fyi or 5calls.org. Every time you see a news story that horrifies you: call, or something else about it. It matters to say what you believe. You are setting a norm.
![Hi, my name is [NAME], I'm a constituent in [ZIP CODE]. I'm calling because I saw that [TERRIBLE THING] is happening. I think this is appalling. [PERSONAL STORY, if you have one.] I want you to do everything you can to stop this. I will remember your actions when I cast my next vote. Thank you.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hwmmdl5nok26w3zhmg2d3fvt/bafkreigihtf5o2suhsnecpwijziyhsmxflvzzogbjre2okvstqagg6bw6y@jpeg)
February 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Here is a script you can use for any issue. Find your reps' # at reps.fyi or 5calls.org. Every time you see a news story that horrifies you: call, or something else about it. It matters to say what you believe. You are setting a norm.
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I was just told that I have to remove “climate” from the title of an ongoing grant if I want to keep it. And publications from that grant cannot include “climate” and other forbidden words. I can’t believe I’m writing this from the United States of America. #AcademicSky
Just received an email saying that it's not advisable to include the following words in future applications for research funding to the US DOT. Here we are.
February 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
I was just told that I have to remove “climate” from the title of an ongoing grant if I want to keep it. And publications from that grant cannot include “climate” and other forbidden words. I can’t believe I’m writing this from the United States of America. #AcademicSky
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i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
January 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
i think it is important to say that the open and explicit racism of the president and the vice president isn’t just uncouth or “controversial” but a direct attack on tens of millions of americans and a dereliction of their duty to represent the entire country
This is an extremely worthwhile listen. @dahlialithwick.bsky.social is, as always, on point and @kimlanelaw.bsky.social offers a clear-eyed analysis of how America is on the fast-track to autocracy.
Honored to appear on Dahlia Lithwick's Amicus podcast to talk about how Trump is following the Orban playbook - and what to do when there seems to be nothing you can do to stop it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Trump’s American Takeover
Podcast Episode · Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · 02/01/2025 · 53m
podcasts.apple.com
February 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
This is an extremely worthwhile listen. @dahlialithwick.bsky.social is, as always, on point and @kimlanelaw.bsky.social offers a clear-eyed analysis of how America is on the fast-track to autocracy.
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This is a smart and clear-headed take on what it means for the US to be sliding into autocracy. Lots of excellent examples from Hungary, Russia, and Venezuela help paint a comparative picture.
Honored to appear on Dahlia Lithwick's Amicus podcast to talk about how Trump is following the Orban playbook - and what to do when there seems to be nothing you can do to stop it. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Trump’s American Takeover
Podcast Episode · Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · 02/01/2025 · 53m
podcasts.apple.com
February 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
This is a smart and clear-headed take on what it means for the US to be sliding into autocracy. Lots of excellent examples from Hungary, Russia, and Venezuela help paint a comparative picture.
Yes! These State AGs refuse to bow: “Gender-affirming care is essential, life-saving medical treatment…”
Breaking news: State attorneys general from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin advise Trump's EO banning trans care is unlawful, hospitals should provide care.
Big counter salvo!
Big counter salvo!
Attorney General Neronha and 14 attorneys general issue joint statement on protecting access to gender-affirming care | Rhode Island Attorney General's Office
riag.ri.gov
February 6, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Yes! These State AGs refuse to bow: “Gender-affirming care is essential, life-saving medical treatment…”
Our Keats likes fresh laundry too!
February 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Our Keats likes fresh laundry too!