Rachel Hands
@rachelhands.com
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Rachel Hands
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Leading in Times of Crisis: Holding & Sharing Power and Reducing Harm
In the face of big challenges, we don't have time to be stuck—so it's time to be brave! Whether you set out to be a leader or it just kind of happened to...
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if you’ve been eyeing getting involved in MAMAS and aren’t sure how, lots of folks find volunteering at the free store to be a great way in! see you there?
Our Fall Free Store is coming up fast! Shop for clothes, shoes, accessories, menstrual products, and diapers completely free, Sat., Nov 22, 10AM-2PM, at the playground at East Somerville Community School.
We also need volunteers! Sign up link in bio 🥰
Español/Português/Kreyòl Ayisyen 🧵⬇️
We also need volunteers! Sign up link in bio 🥰
Español/Português/Kreyòl Ayisyen 🧵⬇️
November 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
if you’ve been eyeing getting involved in MAMAS and aren’t sure how, lots of folks find volunteering at the free store to be a great way in! see you there?
<Kira Nerys voice>
I feel like the word people are looking for wrt the Senate Democrats is ‘collaborators’.
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
<Kira Nerys voice>
someone on here pointed out that part of the point of book bans is to destroy libraries, full stop, and libraries are critical infrastructure for shared resources. which. we need right tf now, obviously.
URGENT Call to Action: The Senate version of the S.2696 is moving out of committee BUT this version does not include any protections for book creators and only contains weak first amendment protections. The timing is tight: please email your senator before Wednesday, Nov. 12! More info:
URGENT Call to Action - Email Your Senators! — Mass Freedom To Read
Mass Freedom To Read learned late on Thursday that An Act Regarding Free Expression (renamed S. 2696) has moved out of the Senate Ways and Means Committee and will be going to a floor vote next Thursd...
www.massfreedomtoread.org
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
someone on here pointed out that part of the point of book bans is to destroy libraries, full stop, and libraries are critical infrastructure for shared resources. which. we need right tf now, obviously.
me: <sets reminder on a slack message>
slack, one hour and one second later: YOUR TASK WAS DUE ONE SECOND AGO. YOU ARE ALREADY LATE, PROBABLY DUE TO LAZINESS. NO ONE CAN COUNT ON YOU.
slack, one hour and one second later: YOUR TASK WAS DUE ONE SECOND AGO. YOU ARE ALREADY LATE, PROBABLY DUE TO LAZINESS. NO ONE CAN COUNT ON YOU.
November 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
me: <sets reminder on a slack message>
slack, one hour and one second later: YOUR TASK WAS DUE ONE SECOND AGO. YOU ARE ALREADY LATE, PROBABLY DUE TO LAZINESS. NO ONE CAN COUNT ON YOU.
slack, one hour and one second later: YOUR TASK WAS DUE ONE SECOND AGO. YOU ARE ALREADY LATE, PROBABLY DUE TO LAZINESS. NO ONE CAN COUNT ON YOU.
just… noticing
Fight don’t fold.
November 10, 2025 at 2:52 AM
just… noticing
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look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 PM
look I know being an engaged citizen IS the work of democracy but it is also the work of elected officials not to create situations where everyone has to be mobilized all the time to prevent them from allowing some kind of Dickensian horror on a Sunday night while you're in between loads of laundry
in case you’re keeping count, I have six soup recipes left in the set I bullied out of my friends last January. three of those are from people who sent multiple recipes so I think only two friends remain unattended, soupwise.
November 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
in case you’re keeping count, I have six soup recipes left in the set I bullied out of my friends last January. three of those are from people who sent multiple recipes so I think only two friends remain unattended, soupwise.
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Know this, @schumer.senate.gov — if you cave, we will not rest until you are primaried and wrested from your seat. When kids on SNAP aren’t being fed, we’re even more hungry for justice. New York has shown you the people’s power just days ago. You *could* join with us, still, and do the right thing.
November 9, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Know this, @schumer.senate.gov — if you cave, we will not rest until you are primaried and wrested from your seat. When kids on SNAP aren’t being fed, we’re even more hungry for justice. New York has shown you the people’s power just days ago. You *could* join with us, still, and do the right thing.
she’s still good, folks
November 9, 2025 at 7:26 PM
she’s still good, folks
there are many tasks I SHOULD be doing today but I would really prefer to hang out with my cat and read @suchmayer.bsky.social ‘s very smart, very care-full book. can we arrange that, team
yoooo look what came in the mail! @suchmayer.bsky.social can’t wait to dive into this!
November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
there are many tasks I SHOULD be doing today but I would really prefer to hang out with my cat and read @suchmayer.bsky.social ‘s very smart, very care-full book. can we arrange that, team
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ICE's campaign of violence against our neighbors in Massachusetts and Rhode Island has totally depleted the fund for helping community members with bonds and legal representation. This would be a great place to donate if you have funds!
Overview — Boston Immigration Justice Accompaniment Network (BIJAN)
www.beyondbondboston.org
November 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
ICE's campaign of violence against our neighbors in Massachusetts and Rhode Island has totally depleted the fund for helping community members with bonds and legal representation. This would be a great place to donate if you have funds!
prepping to make the soup I bullied out of @dael.bsky.social , which calls for “some goddamned kind of gourd, too much for one meal” to be roasted the night before and served in a kale salad with goat cheese, as befits a New England fall day too warm for its own good
November 8, 2025 at 10:58 PM
prepping to make the soup I bullied out of @dael.bsky.social , which calls for “some goddamned kind of gourd, too much for one meal” to be roasted the night before and served in a kale salad with goat cheese, as befits a New England fall day too warm for its own good
oooh I have a talk on power coming up tomorrow for a leadership group I help facilitate and I can’t wait to share this with them: nonprofitquarterly.org/are-we-ready...
November 8, 2025 at 8:54 PM
oooh I have a talk on power coming up tomorrow for a leadership group I help facilitate and I can’t wait to share this with them: nonprofitquarterly.org/are-we-ready...
the oldest selfie on my phone is from before color was invented and features the best dog who ever lived
November 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
the oldest selfie on my phone is from before color was invented and features the best dog who ever lived
anyway if you are local and would like to do something that will absolutely, no question, help your neighbors, you’ve got a chance tomorrow:
Tomorrow! Also consider donating cash if you’re able! Nearest ATM Santander at 125 Broadway 👖🥰💵
Drop off gently used clothing and shoes the next 2 Saturdays at Connexion to help us stock up for our free store! Drops offs on Nov 1st & 8th from 1-4PM. Our upcoming Free Store is Sat., Nov. 22nd, from 10AM-2PM, at East Somerville Community School. 🥰
Español/Português/Kreyòl Ayisyen 🧵⬇️
Español/Português/Kreyòl Ayisyen 🧵⬇️
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
anyway if you are local and would like to do something that will absolutely, no question, help your neighbors, you’ve got a chance tomorrow:
it’s been a long and rough week and I’m not running at my best, but things that are kicking around my brain right now include:
-the sentence “budgets are values statements”
-USAID-cut related deaths
-the ballroom project
-whatever Schumer is doing rn??
-and this:
-the sentence “budgets are values statements”
-USAID-cut related deaths
-the ballroom project
-whatever Schumer is doing rn??
-and this:
❗️SNAP UPDATE: The appeals court denied the administration's request for a stay on yesterday's order in our lawsuit, requiring full SNAP benefits be paid today! Great news. BUT, the admin has already filed an emergency application to the Supreme Court and asked for a decision by 10:30pm. Stay tuned.
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
it’s been a long and rough week and I’m not running at my best, but things that are kicking around my brain right now include:
-the sentence “budgets are values statements”
-USAID-cut related deaths
-the ballroom project
-whatever Schumer is doing rn??
-and this:
-the sentence “budgets are values statements”
-USAID-cut related deaths
-the ballroom project
-whatever Schumer is doing rn??
-and this:
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relatedly, today is a good day to tell somebody you appreciate their work. a colleague, an artist, an elected who’s fighting for your neighbors, a friend, whoever.
Returning some attention where it’s due today: remembering Setti Warren, who was committed to public service and made a lot of lives better here in MA. You can donate to the Newton Food Pantry or Soldier On in his memory, links in the obituary here: www.magnifuneralhome.com/settiwarren
Setti D. Warren
www.magnifuneralhome.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
relatedly, today is a good day to tell somebody you appreciate their work. a colleague, an artist, an elected who’s fighting for your neighbors, a friend, whoever.
Reposted by Rachel Hands
Tomorrow! Also consider donating cash if you’re able! Nearest ATM Santander at 125 Broadway 👖🥰💵
Drop off gently used clothing and shoes the next 2 Saturdays at Connexion to help us stock up for our free store! Drops offs on Nov 1st & 8th from 1-4PM. Our upcoming Free Store is Sat., Nov. 22nd, from 10AM-2PM, at East Somerville Community School. 🥰
Español/Português/Kreyòl Ayisyen 🧵⬇️
Español/Português/Kreyòl Ayisyen 🧵⬇️
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Tomorrow! Also consider donating cash if you’re able! Nearest ATM Santander at 125 Broadway 👖🥰💵
relatedly, today is a good day to tell somebody you appreciate their work. a colleague, an artist, an elected who’s fighting for your neighbors, a friend, whoever.
Returning some attention where it’s due today: remembering Setti Warren, who was committed to public service and made a lot of lives better here in MA. You can donate to the Newton Food Pantry or Soldier On in his memory, links in the obituary here: www.magnifuneralhome.com/settiwarren
Setti D. Warren
www.magnifuneralhome.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
relatedly, today is a good day to tell somebody you appreciate their work. a colleague, an artist, an elected who’s fighting for your neighbors, a friend, whoever.
Returning some attention where it’s due today: remembering Setti Warren, who was committed to public service and made a lot of lives better here in MA. You can donate to the Newton Food Pantry or Soldier On in his memory, links in the obituary here: www.magnifuneralhome.com/settiwarren
Setti D. Warren
www.magnifuneralhome.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Returning some attention where it’s due today: remembering Setti Warren, who was committed to public service and made a lot of lives better here in MA. You can donate to the Newton Food Pantry or Soldier On in his memory, links in the obituary here: www.magnifuneralhome.com/settiwarren
turned this off because I want to see your posts that reflect appropriate attitudes toward war criminals
If you aren't seeing skeets from some of your fave people, they might have been labeled "Rude" by bsky mods. Idk what they are thinking, I don't need a mommy to tell me who to be buddies with. Anyway, go into Settings > moderation > bluesky moderation (advanced) and turn Rude off.
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
turned this off because I want to see your posts that reflect appropriate attitudes toward war criminals
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LUCE has set up a GoFundMe for the families of the Allston carwash workers abducted by masked men claiming to work for the government
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
Donate to Stand with Allston & Brighton Immigrant Families, organized by Allston-Brighton LUCE hub
11/5 update - we are currently supporting the families impact… Allston-Brighton LUCE hub needs your support for Stand with Allston & Brighton Immigrant Families
www.gofundme.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
LUCE has set up a GoFundMe for the families of the Allston carwash workers abducted by masked men claiming to work for the government
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...
sharing a couple ways local folks can keep the “hell yeah we are building stuff!” momentum in the next few weeks:
1) @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social is holding a free store on 11/22 at the East Somerville Community School and there are LOTS of volunteer opps starting now: forms.gle/aPEaRKZ4u6nb...
1) @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social is holding a free store on 11/22 at the East Somerville Community School and there are LOTS of volunteer opps starting now: forms.gle/aPEaRKZ4u6nb...
November 22 MAMAS Free Clothing Store at East Somerville Community School (50 Cross Street) Form / Formulario para la tienda de ropa gratuita de MAMAS en el East Somerville Community School (50 Cross ...
Please fill out this form if you'd like to volunteer. The event will take place at the school playground. Setup 7a-10a, Free Store open 10a-2p, cleanup 2p-3p. / Favor de rellenar este formulario si de...
forms.gle
November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
sharing a couple ways local folks can keep the “hell yeah we are building stuff!” momentum in the next few weeks:
1) @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social is holding a free store on 11/22 at the East Somerville Community School and there are LOTS of volunteer opps starting now: forms.gle/aPEaRKZ4u6nb...
1) @mutualaidmamas.bsky.social is holding a free store on 11/22 at the East Somerville Community School and there are LOTS of volunteer opps starting now: forms.gle/aPEaRKZ4u6nb...