Michelle Rene
@michrene.bsky.social
2025 Motto: Resist and Persist
Sassy witch and writer plotting to take over the world with kayaking and chocolate.
Sassy witch and writer plotting to take over the world with kayaking and chocolate.
There is #potenial in the words that fall from my fingers
The act of loosening them from my grip makes their existence
#bearable
#exhausted
The spilling of blood for others to lap, smear, avoid
A #wrapper of ink and paper offer no protection
#vss365
The act of loosening them from my grip makes their existence
#bearable
#exhausted
The spilling of blood for others to lap, smear, avoid
A #wrapper of ink and paper offer no protection
#vss365
September 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
There is #potenial in the words that fall from my fingers
The act of loosening them from my grip makes their existence
#bearable
#exhausted
The spilling of blood for others to lap, smear, avoid
A #wrapper of ink and paper offer no protection
#vss365
The act of loosening them from my grip makes their existence
#bearable
#exhausted
The spilling of blood for others to lap, smear, avoid
A #wrapper of ink and paper offer no protection
#vss365
I walk through the #doorway into the forest, pine loam and silver firs beckoning. My fingers brush the rough bark, sticky with pitch. In the distance, I hear the #power of the waterfall. Chipmunks chitter as a hawk screeches. Treed whisper on the cool breeze.
Am I dreaming? Or am I home?
#vss365
Am I dreaming? Or am I home?
#vss365
September 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We met by #chance on a summer eve
a cool wind carried pine dust and mountain air
the glacier river rushed with my pulse
Walk with me, she said, taking my hand
Countless worlds flowed amongst the trees
She closed my eyes, kissed my cheek
I was alone, left with a pen and one word
write
#vss365
a cool wind carried pine dust and mountain air
the glacier river rushed with my pulse
Walk with me, she said, taking my hand
Countless worlds flowed amongst the trees
She closed my eyes, kissed my cheek
I was alone, left with a pen and one word
write
#vss365
September 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
I enter the shop. The #reek of rancid oil and hot metal burns my nostrils. Sparks fly amongst the junk. I approach my friend. His chest panel is open, arms unsheathed. “What the hell, Frank?”
Frank looks up at me. “The band needs a #bass player. Look, I’m #bionic. I can do what I want.”
#vss365
Frank looks up at me. “The band needs a #bass player. Look, I’m #bionic. I can do what I want.”
#vss365
August 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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It isn’t normal for a president to repeatedly threaten the use of military force against American citizens. Treating the National Guard as a political pawn disrespects those who serve and undermines public trust in our military.
August 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
It isn’t normal for a president to repeatedly threaten the use of military force against American citizens. Treating the National Guard as a political pawn disrespects those who serve and undermines public trust in our military.
THE PURGE, at Chez Michelle continues. I’m hoping the spring cleaning will end by the first day of summer. Hopefully the purge of our Democracy will end by then, too. Maybe I should envision clearing out the executive branch with every item I give or throw away. #settingintentions
May 3, 2025 at 6:23 PM
THE PURGE, at Chez Michelle continues. I’m hoping the spring cleaning will end by the first day of summer. Hopefully the purge of our Democracy will end by then, too. Maybe I should envision clearing out the executive branch with every item I give or throw away. #settingintentions
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Trump is demanding that DOGE investigate polls after his favorability numbers tanked so badly that even Fox News couldn’t spin them to look good. He’s calling it all “fraud.” Seems like a very “efficient” use of tax dollars.
April 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trump is demanding that DOGE investigate polls after his favorability numbers tanked so badly that even Fox News couldn’t spin them to look good. He’s calling it all “fraud.” Seems like a very “efficient” use of tax dollars.
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don’t give them their freedom, because they’re not going to give you yours
April 27, 2025 at 12:42 PM
don’t give them their freedom, because they’re not going to give you yours
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When even a moderate Republican like Senator Lisa Murkowski says, “We are all afraid,” it tells you everything you need to know about the state of our country.
April 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
When even a moderate Republican like Senator Lisa Murkowski says, “We are all afraid,” it tells you everything you need to know about the state of our country.
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Due to the constant online attacks from Trump and Elon, 67 judges are now receiving enhanced security because of their involvement in high-profile cases. Threats against judges have already led to criminal charges against nearly 50 individuals.
April 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Due to the constant online attacks from Trump and Elon, 67 judges are now receiving enhanced security because of their involvement in high-profile cases. Threats against judges have already led to criminal charges against nearly 50 individuals.
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This administration will go to any length to ensure the American public has zero transparency. Now, senior Justice Department officials are invoking executive privilege to block a dismissed lawyer from testifying before Congress — all in an effort to intimidate whistleblowers and suppress the truth.
April 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
This administration will go to any length to ensure the American public has zero transparency. Now, senior Justice Department officials are invoking executive privilege to block a dismissed lawyer from testifying before Congress — all in an effort to intimidate whistleblowers and suppress the truth.
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Appeals court pauses ruling that barred Musk staffers from accessing personal data at Education, Treasury, and OPM
April 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Appeals court pauses ruling that barred Musk staffers from accessing personal data at Education, Treasury, and OPM
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This action is illegal and violates IRS regulations—specifically 26 U.S. Code § 6103, which protects the confidentiality of taxpayer information. To make it happen, Trump removed the top IRS lawyer and replaced them with a loyalist.
April 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
This action is illegal and violates IRS regulations—specifically 26 U.S. Code § 6103, which protects the confidentiality of taxpayer information. To make it happen, Trump removed the top IRS lawyer and replaced them with a loyalist.
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A win for truth and history: A National Park Service page(removed by Musk) on the Underground Railroad has been restored to prominently feature Harriet Tubman, after her image and quote were removed earlier this year. Now, her legacy as a fearless champion for freedom has rightfully been restored. ✊
April 8, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A win for truth and history: A National Park Service page(removed by Musk) on the Underground Railroad has been restored to prominently feature Harriet Tubman, after her image and quote were removed earlier this year. Now, her legacy as a fearless champion for freedom has rightfully been restored. ✊
My favorite things from yesterday’s protests:
The Alt National Park Service Resist sticker on someone’s sign.
The turnout in Cloverdale and Santa Rosa—phenomenal!
The woman wearing the penguin costume.
The Alt National Park Service Resist sticker on someone’s sign.
The turnout in Cloverdale and Santa Rosa—phenomenal!
The woman wearing the penguin costume.
April 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
My favorite things from yesterday’s protests:
The Alt National Park Service Resist sticker on someone’s sign.
The turnout in Cloverdale and Santa Rosa—phenomenal!
The woman wearing the penguin costume.
The Alt National Park Service Resist sticker on someone’s sign.
The turnout in Cloverdale and Santa Rosa—phenomenal!
The woman wearing the penguin costume.
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Pointing out the problems with what the gov is doing here overlooks WHY they’re doing it. They have told us they need to cause a civil war and then some apocalypse shit.
If you have a Republican congressperson, they can stop it. Call them.
If you have a Republican congressperson, they can stop it. Call them.
Serious contender for tariff quote of the day from @mmasnick.bsky.social. "...when you buy a toy for $50 at a store, you have a “trade deficit” with that store. You gave them $50, they gave you $0. But you also got a toy. That’s not the store cheating you — that’s just how buying things works." 🔥🧠🏦
I wrote a bunch of words trying to explain how economically incomprehensible the tariff stuff is. It explains how a 5th grader understands basic econ better than Trump and his economic advisors.
www.techdirt.com/2025/04/03/t...
www.techdirt.com/2025/04/03/t...
April 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Pointing out the problems with what the gov is doing here overlooks WHY they’re doing it. They have told us they need to cause a civil war and then some apocalypse shit.
If you have a Republican congressperson, they can stop it. Call them.
If you have a Republican congressperson, they can stop it. Call them.
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Penguins are my favorite animal. I'm really enjoying the memes! I think this is my favorite.
Credit: @fakeadultmom.bsky.social
Credit: @fakeadultmom.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Penguins are my favorite animal. I'm really enjoying the memes! I think this is my favorite.
Credit: @fakeadultmom.bsky.social
Credit: @fakeadultmom.bsky.social
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We wanted to let everyone know that all of our resistance members are safe—thanks again for your help the other day. There was a situation involving Musk staffers, but it’s been handled.
April 4, 2025 at 12:33 AM
We wanted to let everyone know that all of our resistance members are safe—thanks again for your help the other day. There was a situation involving Musk staffers, but it’s been handled.
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Production at this facility was temporarily shut down as they assessed the impact of tariffs going forward.
April 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Production at this facility was temporarily shut down as they assessed the impact of tariffs going forward.
This is news? Thought everyone with a brain knew this already. 🙄
BREAKING: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration's tariffs are likely to raise inflation and slow U.S. economic growth.
Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow US economic growth
US Fed Chair Jerome Powell says the Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth.
bit.ly
April 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This is news? Thought everyone with a brain knew this already. 🙄
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Antarctica Tariffs Announced
It's about time those deadbeat slackers started pulling their weight...
🐧 💰 🐧 💰 🐧 💰
It's about time those deadbeat slackers started pulling their weight...
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a large flock of penguins are walking in the snow with national geographic wild written on the bottom right
ALT: a large flock of penguins are walking in the snow with national geographic wild written on the bottom right
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April 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Antarctica Tariffs Announced
It's about time those deadbeat slackers started pulling their weight...
🐧 💰 🐧 💰 🐧 💰
It's about time those deadbeat slackers started pulling their weight...
🐧 💰 🐧 💰 🐧 💰
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Republicans are considering legislation to limit the scope of federal injunctions, potentially curbing the judiciary’s power. These injunctions are typically issued when judges believe a law or executive action may be unconstitutional.
March 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Republicans are considering legislation to limit the scope of federal injunctions, potentially curbing the judiciary’s power. These injunctions are typically issued when judges believe a law or executive action may be unconstitutional.
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So many conversations lately start with “why are they doing this?” this essay takes a pretty good whack at it.
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substack.com/@eggerdc/not...
MAGA Hates American Greatness
A movement that says it wants to restore our preeminence is hell bent on undermining it.
substack.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
So many conversations lately start with “why are they doing this?” this essay takes a pretty good whack at it.
substack.com/@eggerdc/not...
substack.com/@eggerdc/not...
GOP bill could ban hairdressers from giving gender-nonconforming haircuts to minors - LGBTQ Nation www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/gop-...
GOP bill could ban hairdressers from giving gender-nonconforming haircuts to minors - LGBTQ Nation
The bill would allow anyone to sue someone who affirms a young person's transition, and it specifically mentions hairstyles.
www.lgbtqnation.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:14 AM
GOP bill could ban hairdressers from giving gender-nonconforming haircuts to minors - LGBTQ Nation www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/gop-...
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We are fighting like hell to stop Musk’s staffers. They come into our buildings, forcibly removing us with the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and police. This coup must be stopped.
March 18, 2025 at 2:45 AM
We are fighting like hell to stop Musk’s staffers. They come into our buildings, forcibly removing us with the FBI, U.S. Marshals, and police. This coup must be stopped.