Kirsten Nelson
@nelsonkirsten.bsky.social
“Our ship has weathered every rack, the prize we sought is won!” - me, Nov 2023.
Soooo some things changed.
Soooo some things changed.
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Sadly, this is relevant again. Wrote this a year ago…
www.fastcompany.com/91190716/im-...
www.fastcompany.com/91190716/im-...
October 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Sadly, this is relevant again. Wrote this a year ago…
www.fastcompany.com/91190716/im-...
www.fastcompany.com/91190716/im-...
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Mayor Bass: This morning, it was frightening in Los Angeles to see tanks essentially rolling into MacArthur Park.
It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone.
Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.
It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone.
Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.
July 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Mayor Bass: This morning, it was frightening in Los Angeles to see tanks essentially rolling into MacArthur Park.
It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone.
Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.
It was an egregious show of force. I have no idea what their purpose was. I don’t even think they detained anyone.
Los Angeles was peaceful before June 5. We need to go back to that.
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Here in California we need our state and local leaders to tell us exactly what our rights are when we are confronted with armed masked men claiming they have the authority to disappear our fellow citizens. Now.
July 8, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Here in California we need our state and local leaders to tell us exactly what our rights are when we are confronted with armed masked men claiming they have the authority to disappear our fellow citizens. Now.
When you catch your breath & tears flow & you’ve only finished the Intro…
I love road trips. I grew up on them (a midwestern gal myself). My daughter and I have taken summer trips since she was 11.
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social speaks to my ❤️ of finding curiosity and empathy in this landscape I adore.
I love road trips. I grew up on them (a midwestern gal myself). My daughter and I have taken summer trips since she was 11.
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social speaks to my ❤️ of finding curiosity and empathy in this landscape I adore.
June 23, 2025 at 1:17 AM
When you catch your breath & tears flow & you’ve only finished the Intro…
I love road trips. I grew up on them (a midwestern gal myself). My daughter and I have taken summer trips since she was 11.
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social speaks to my ❤️ of finding curiosity and empathy in this landscape I adore.
I love road trips. I grew up on them (a midwestern gal myself). My daughter and I have taken summer trips since she was 11.
@sarahkendzior.bsky.social speaks to my ❤️ of finding curiosity and empathy in this landscape I adore.
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Donald Trump just unilaterally bombed Iran. A masked gang is terrorizing our streets. America has rapidly devolved into an authoritarian state.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
June 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Donald Trump just unilaterally bombed Iran. A masked gang is terrorizing our streets. America has rapidly devolved into an authoritarian state.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
That's why, today, The Onion has purchased a full page ad in today's New York Times with a simple plea to Congress:
Sit back and do absolutely nothing.
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I know this can sound kind of silly at a time like this, but doing a war without congressional authorization is ample grounds for impeachment
June 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I know this can sound kind of silly at a time like this, but doing a war without congressional authorization is ample grounds for impeachment
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At some point we're going to have to stop asking "when is (insert name) going to step up and say he's gone to far" and realize that maybe they are ok with the president's actions. We must realize that no one is going to swoop in and "save" us, it has to be us... we the people.
Good morning
Good morning
June 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
At some point we're going to have to stop asking "when is (insert name) going to step up and say he's gone to far" and realize that maybe they are ok with the president's actions. We must realize that no one is going to swoop in and "save" us, it has to be us... we the people.
Good morning
Good morning
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The disparity btwn what’s actually happening in Los Angeles and the way it’s being mischaracterized is one of the biggest stress tests of modern media in recent memory. Botted socials, AI, old clips, declining literacy—it’s like seeing a broken emergency response system hit by a storm.
June 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
The disparity btwn what’s actually happening in Los Angeles and the way it’s being mischaracterized is one of the biggest stress tests of modern media in recent memory. Botted socials, AI, old clips, declining literacy—it’s like seeing a broken emergency response system hit by a storm.
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This took a while to get done, but I've chronicled my day among the protesters in Los Angeles, and the idea that this is anything but a celebration of cultural heritage and a firm, nonviolent demand to protect family, friends and neighbors is totally ridiculous.
prospect.org/justice/crie...
prospect.org/justice/crie...
Cries of Defiance and Songs of Joy in Los Angeles
The protesters are being called unspeakably violent by the Trump administration. I mostly saw clergy sit-ins and Tejano bands.
prospect.org
June 10, 2025 at 2:14 AM
This took a while to get done, but I've chronicled my day among the protesters in Los Angeles, and the idea that this is anything but a celebration of cultural heritage and a firm, nonviolent demand to protect family, friends and neighbors is totally ridiculous.
prospect.org/justice/crie...
prospect.org/justice/crie...
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Trump doesn’t need to send in the Marines.
I think just one cop would work. And maybe a construction worker. Plus a leather biker guy. And
I think just one cop would work. And maybe a construction worker. Plus a leather biker guy. And
This is the spirit of Los Angeles.
This is California.
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
#FreeDavidEndRaids
This is California.
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
#FreeDavidEndRaids
June 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Trump doesn’t need to send in the Marines.
I think just one cop would work. And maybe a construction worker. Plus a leather biker guy. And
I think just one cop would work. And maybe a construction worker. Plus a leather biker guy. And
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Los Angeles Unified School District
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.
June 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Los Angeles Unified School District
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.
Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho didn't hold back when expressing his anger and "contempt" after agents with Homeland Security attempted to gain access to two elementary schools earlier this week.
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not the main issue here but i'd really appreciate it if democratic politicians spoke out in support of big-city life and culture with the same energy and reverence that all politicians have for small towns
los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates
los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates
June 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
not the main issue here but i'd really appreciate it if democratic politicians spoke out in support of big-city life and culture with the same energy and reverence that all politicians have for small towns
los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates
los angeles is "real america" and so are all the other big cities the president hates
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ICE crossed a line in LA
June 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ICE crossed a line in LA
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My statement on what's unfolding in Los Angeles.
June 8, 2025 at 11:32 PM
My statement on what's unfolding in Los Angeles.
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Hello. I live in Los Angeles. The president is lying.
June 8, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Hello. I live in Los Angeles. The president is lying.
GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK.
And now, a note on Bill Owens who, until this past week, was the executive producer of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
We’ll be back next week with another edition of 60 Minutes.
April 28, 2025 at 2:58 AM
GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK.
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Everybody romanticizing about the heyday of American manufacturing needs to carefully listen to one (1) Bruce Springsteen song.
April 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Everybody romanticizing about the heyday of American manufacturing needs to carefully listen to one (1) Bruce Springsteen song.
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Word of the day is ‘quiddler’ (18th century): one who focuses on unimportant issues while avoiding the important ones, or who fiddles/plays golf while Rome burns.
April 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Word of the day is ‘quiddler’ (18th century): one who focuses on unimportant issues while avoiding the important ones, or who fiddles/plays golf while Rome burns.
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Cory Booker just gave the longest speech in the history of Congress and concluded by apologizing to everyone who had to stay up all night keeping the chamber open and operating.
April 2, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Cory Booker just gave the longest speech in the history of Congress and concluded by apologizing to everyone who had to stay up all night keeping the chamber open and operating.
It’s been a minute since I’ve had good strong proud tears stream down my face from watching a leader. And yes we WATCHED. This isn’t left or right, this is right or wrong. Thank you for taking up the torch and making good trouble, @booker.senate.gov. Thank you.
April 2, 2025 at 12:16 AM
It’s been a minute since I’ve had good strong proud tears stream down my face from watching a leader. And yes we WATCHED. This isn’t left or right, this is right or wrong. Thank you for taking up the torch and making good trouble, @booker.senate.gov. Thank you.
Sooooooo ICYMI imma be in Philly in two weekends!! #PsychODelphia is nigh! April 12-13! Join me (oh sure, and OTHERS…) and let’s have a chat and share stories and memories but most importantly let’s make new ones. Tickets avail at JourneyEvents.com MUAH!
March 30, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Sooooooo ICYMI imma be in Philly in two weekends!! #PsychODelphia is nigh! April 12-13! Join me (oh sure, and OTHERS…) and let’s have a chat and share stories and memories but most importantly let’s make new ones. Tickets avail at JourneyEvents.com MUAH!
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Incidentally, Kirkus listed it as one its best middle grade books of 2022!
This. 🤦🏼♀️This is EXACTLY what the villain does in my DARLING husband’s middle-grade book published in 2022. I like to call him the modern-day Cassandra… but here we are. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wild-ride-...
March 16, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Incidentally, Kirkus listed it as one its best middle grade books of 2022!
This. 🤦🏼♀️This is EXACTLY what the villain does in my DARLING husband’s middle-grade book published in 2022. I like to call him the modern-day Cassandra… but here we are. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wild-ride-...
March 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
This. 🤦🏼♀️This is EXACTLY what the villain does in my DARLING husband’s middle-grade book published in 2022. I like to call him the modern-day Cassandra… but here we are. www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wild-ride-...
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I am convinced you cannot grow as a person without making yourself vulnerable first
March 12, 2025 at 1:58 AM
I am convinced you cannot grow as a person without making yourself vulnerable first