Roberta Rakove
@rmrakove.bsky.social
Bob Dylan, Pro Choice, Patti Smith, public health, nonprofit advocacy, 2nd Wave feminist but catching up. She/her
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Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Good statement from the US conference of Catholic Bishops
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November 13, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Since Judge Ellis quoted Carl Sandburg’s poem Chicago in her decision on the actions of federal immigration agents it’s a nice moment to note who gets quoted the most.
www.npr.org/2011/05/10/1...
www.npr.org/2011/05/10/1...
Bob Dylan's Words Find Place In Legal Writings
Robert Siegel talks to Alex Long, University of Tennessee law professor who contends that Bob Dylan's song lyrics are used more than any other writer's in court opinions and briefs. He chronicles the ...
www.npr.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Since Judge Ellis quoted Carl Sandburg’s poem Chicago in her decision on the actions of federal immigration agents it’s a nice moment to note who gets quoted the most.
www.npr.org/2011/05/10/1...
www.npr.org/2011/05/10/1...
Some good news
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
apnews.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Some good news
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The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
One week to go to see her in Chicago
50 Years of Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
50 Years of Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary (Gift Article)
In 1975, she transformed poetry into punk. Neither would ever be the same. More than 20 artists who made and admired the album share their memories.
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 AM
One week to go to see her in Chicago
50 Years of Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
50 Years of Patti Smith’s ‘Horses’ www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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What do you call a leader with no followers? Just a guy taking a walk.
He's not just a senator. He's the *leader*. His job isn't his personal vote. His job is to unify and lead his caucus against the regime.
He's not just a senator. He's the *leader*. His job isn't his personal vote. His job is to unify and lead his caucus against the regime.
November 10, 2025 at 1:11 AM
What do you call a leader with no followers? Just a guy taking a walk.
He's not just a senator. He's the *leader*. His job isn't his personal vote. His job is to unify and lead his caucus against the regime.
He's not just a senator. He's the *leader*. His job isn't his personal vote. His job is to unify and lead his caucus against the regime.
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My statement on the proposed Senate deal
November 10, 2025 at 1:14 AM
My statement on the proposed Senate deal
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This moment demands fighters, not folders.
Official statement from @jamestalarico.bsky.social on shutdown negotiations
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This moment demands fighters, not folders.
We took special note of this because we had a close friend in Brighton attending the concert but this review by Jack Walters for @raypadgett.bsky.social is just an amazing read.
substack.com/@raypadgett/...
substack.com/@raypadgett/...
Review: Bob Dylan in Brighton 2025 (by Jack Walters)
2025-11-07, Brighton Centre, Brighton, UK
substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We took special note of this because we had a close friend in Brighton attending the concert but this review by Jack Walters for @raypadgett.bsky.social is just an amazing read.
substack.com/@raypadgett/...
substack.com/@raypadgett/...
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Trying to figure out what #SCOTUS just did with #SNAP, and why Justice Jackson temporarily froze the district court's ruling?
Via "One First," me on what's going on—and why I think Jackson's move was savvy, notwithstanding the awful circumstances that forced it:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
Via "One First," me on what's going on—and why I think Jackson's move was savvy, notwithstanding the awful circumstances that forced it:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
190. SNAP WTF?
A very quick explainer on what (and why) Justice Jackson issued an "administrative stay" in the SNAP case late on Friday night, and on what's likely to happen next
www.stevevladeck.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Trying to figure out what #SCOTUS just did with #SNAP, and why Justice Jackson temporarily froze the district court's ruling?
Via "One First," me on what's going on—and why I think Jackson's move was savvy, notwithstanding the awful circumstances that forced it:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
Via "One First," me on what's going on—and why I think Jackson's move was savvy, notwithstanding the awful circumstances that forced it:
www.stevevladeck.com/p/190-snap-wtf
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Alzheimer’s decline slows with just a few thousand steps a day
A modest increase in physical activity can delay cognitive decline by three years — or more.
www.nature.com/artic...
1/3
A modest increase in physical activity can delay cognitive decline by three years — or more.
www.nature.com/artic...
1/3
Alzheimer’s decline slows with just a few thousand steps a day
Nature - A modest increase in physical activity can delay cognitive decline by three years — or more.
www.nature.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Alzheimer’s decline slows with just a few thousand steps a day
A modest increase in physical activity can delay cognitive decline by three years — or more.
www.nature.com/artic...
1/3
A modest increase in physical activity can delay cognitive decline by three years — or more.
www.nature.com/artic...
1/3
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I for one enjoy blue wave bluesky.
a large wave in the ocean is breaking
ALT: a large wave in the ocean is breaking
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I for one enjoy blue wave bluesky.
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Dylan's setlist isn't changing this fall, but the arrangements are. "It's All Over Now Baby Blue" was grooving full-band one night in Brussels, then serene near-solo-piano the very next show in Paris.
Here's the same stanza from each to compare:
Here's the same stanza from each to compare:
November 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Dylan's setlist isn't changing this fall, but the arrangements are. "It's All Over Now Baby Blue" was grooving full-band one night in Brussels, then serene near-solo-piano the very next show in Paris.
Here's the same stanza from each to compare:
Here's the same stanza from each to compare:
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Join us 13 Nov at #ESPAS for the main #EU strategic foresight and future-oriented policy event of the year:
"Europe towards 2040"
Cohosted by European Commission & European Parliament. ESPAS brings together 9 institutions thinking longer term to inform EU #policy
www.espas.eu/conference20...
"Europe towards 2040"
Cohosted by European Commission & European Parliament. ESPAS brings together 9 institutions thinking longer term to inform EU #policy
www.espas.eu/conference20...
Introduction | 2025 ESPAS conference
ESPAS provides a framework for cooperation and consultation at administrative level to work together on medium and long-term trends facing or relating to the European Union.
www.espas.eu
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Join us 13 Nov at #ESPAS for the main #EU strategic foresight and future-oriented policy event of the year:
"Europe towards 2040"
Cohosted by European Commission & European Parliament. ESPAS brings together 9 institutions thinking longer term to inform EU #policy
www.espas.eu/conference20...
"Europe towards 2040"
Cohosted by European Commission & European Parliament. ESPAS brings together 9 institutions thinking longer term to inform EU #policy
www.espas.eu/conference20...
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study after study after study shows that literally just handing people money and telling them "do what you want with this" reduces homelessness, increases food security for children, makes it more likely people will find and retain jobs.1
November 2, 2025 at 10:31 PM
study after study after study shows that literally just handing people money and telling them "do what you want with this" reduces homelessness, increases food security for children, makes it more likely people will find and retain jobs.1
This is what community looks like. Lines of cars in three directions to drop off food for Evanston’s emergency mutual aid day. If you have gift cards or small packages and you can walk over like someone will take them from you. If you’re driving keep coming. Police doing a great job with traffic.
November 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
This is what community looks like. Lines of cars in three directions to drop off food for Evanston’s emergency mutual aid day. If you have gift cards or small packages and you can walk over like someone will take them from you. If you’re driving keep coming. Police doing a great job with traffic.
Two brilliant women in the world of Dylan studies- @rebeccas.bsky.social and @inthephishbowl.bsky.social - don’t you dare miss it.
https:// infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com/p/gen-z-social-media-and-the-future?r=bv6v&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player
https:// infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com/p/gen-z-social-media-and-the-future?r=bv6v&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player
Gen Z, Social Media, and the Future of Dylan Studies
A Conversation with Rebecca Slaman
infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Two brilliant women in the world of Dylan studies- @rebeccas.bsky.social and @inthephishbowl.bsky.social - don’t you dare miss it.
https:// infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com/p/gen-z-social-media-and-the-future?r=bv6v&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player
https:// infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com/p/gen-z-social-media-and-the-future?r=bv6v&utm_medium=ios&utm_campaign=audio-player
Halloween is also Bootleg 18 Day and no one is a better guide than @raypadgett.bsky.social
www.flaggingdown.com/p/a-track-by...
www.flaggingdown.com/p/a-track-by...
A Track-by-Track Guide to Bob Dylan's 'Through the Open Window' Bootleg Series
Plus a playlist of highlights at the very end
www.flaggingdown.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Halloween is also Bootleg 18 Day and no one is a better guide than @raypadgett.bsky.social
www.flaggingdown.com/p/a-track-by...
www.flaggingdown.com/p/a-track-by...
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A fabulous episode from @definitelydylan.bsky.social. Put aside the time to listen to the whole thing-it’s worth it.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
"Like a Complete Unknown": Bob… - Definitely Dylan - Apple Podcasts
Podcast Episode · Definitely Dylan · 10/23/2025 · 1h 18m
podcasts.apple.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:07 PM
A fabulous episode from @definitelydylan.bsky.social. Put aside the time to listen to the whole thing-it’s worth it.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Nice to see there are Bob Dylan fans @npquarterly.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Nice to see there are Bob Dylan fans @npquarterly.bsky.social