Martha
@saaremartha.bsky.social
Semi-retired English teacher, tourism guide, and practical anarchist. I became an lifelong activist shortly after my 20th birthday on August 28, 1963 when I stood in the sun and heard Martin Luther King tell us about dreams.
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Martha
@saaremartha.bsky.social
· Jan 8
Renee Nicole Good, was shot & killed by an ICE agent
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Are you fucking kidding me?
February 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Are you fucking kidding me?
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5/ Rest in power, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and thank you for pushing us to see that more is possible and we don't have to compromise away the rights of marginalized groups in order to win elections and grow our power as a movement.
February 17, 2026 at 8:28 PM
5/ Rest in power, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and thank you for pushing us to see that more is possible and we don't have to compromise away the rights of marginalized groups in order to win elections and grow our power as a movement.
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Georgians aren’t asking for more data centers or detention centers. We want affordable housing and investments that actually benefit our community.
February 17, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Georgians aren’t asking for more data centers or detention centers. We want affordable housing and investments that actually benefit our community.
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My love of good curling manifests, I dare hope, an urbane sophistication. My dislike of bad curling reveals some knowledge of the game (prairie kid) and high standards.
‘This is the Olympics, sir, madam! Do better, if you please!’
‘This is the Olympics, sir, madam! Do better, if you please!’
February 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM
My love of good curling manifests, I dare hope, an urbane sophistication. My dislike of bad curling reveals some knowledge of the game (prairie kid) and high standards.
‘This is the Olympics, sir, madam! Do better, if you please!’
‘This is the Olympics, sir, madam! Do better, if you please!’
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Ignorance seems to be a hallmark of billionaires. Greed, utter lack of moral values, and complete absence of civic responsibility seem to be other essential qualities of their personalities.
February 13, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Ignorance seems to be a hallmark of billionaires. Greed, utter lack of moral values, and complete absence of civic responsibility seem to be other essential qualities of their personalities.
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My family and friends who’ve been “peaceful observers” in the Minneapolis area received this beautiful letter this morning. ❤️
February 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
My family and friends who’ve been “peaceful observers” in the Minneapolis area received this beautiful letter this morning. ❤️
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Streets of Minneapolis (Radio Mix)
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Radio Mix - Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
youtu.be
February 16, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Streets of Minneapolis (Radio Mix)
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
Directed by Thom Zimny
Edited by Thom Zimny and Samuel Shapiro
Production Footage: Pam Springsteen and Thom Zimny
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I know this makes me an extremist but I think our baby concentration camps should be abolished.
‘His life is in danger,’ U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said about newborn Juan Nicolás. The child fell ill after spending almost a month — or half his life — in a San Antonio-area family detention facility.
Two-month-old baby 'choking on his own vomit' while detained in Dilley
'His life is in danger,' U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said about newborn Juan Nicolás. The child fell ill after spending almost a month — or half his life — in a San Antonio-area family detention facility...
www.sacurrent.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:11 AM
I know this makes me an extremist but I think our baby concentration camps should be abolished.
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Colbert and Talarico ended up talking at length about Freedom of Religion in the interview that Brendan Carr censored.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislatu…
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Colbert and Talarico ended up talking at length about Freedom of Religion in the interview that Brendan Carr censored.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
This is the interview with James Talarico that CBS ordered Stephen Colbert NOT to air. He put it onto YouTube because he believes censorship of political discussion is damaging America.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 17, 2026 at 4:27 PM
This is the interview with James Talarico that CBS ordered Stephen Colbert NOT to air. He put it onto YouTube because he believes censorship of political discussion is damaging America.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiTJ...
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Blimey. Looks like Matt Goodwin, who seems to think the Handmaid's Tale is an instruction manual, is in the pay of an Orban think tank, funded by Russian oil money.
Orbán’s pay cheques: Reform candidate fuelled by profits from Russian oil
The Reform candidate at this month’s byelection claims he wants to put Britain first, but is he still on the payroll of Viktor Orbán’s far-right propaganda unit?
goodlaw.social
February 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Blimey. Looks like Matt Goodwin, who seems to think the Handmaid's Tale is an instruction manual, is in the pay of an Orban think tank, funded by Russian oil money.
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If you like gay knights and want to support actual gay voices (and a leading dyslexia campaign)... I got you.
"A joyous romp of a thing that will no doubt annoy all the right people. A most excellent additon to Arthurian legend." James Oswald
www.booksonthehill.co.uk/product/the-...
"A joyous romp of a thing that will no doubt annoy all the right people. A most excellent additon to Arthurian legend." James Oswald
www.booksonthehill.co.uk/product/the-...
February 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
If you like gay knights and want to support actual gay voices (and a leading dyslexia campaign)... I got you.
"A joyous romp of a thing that will no doubt annoy all the right people. A most excellent additon to Arthurian legend." James Oswald
www.booksonthehill.co.uk/product/the-...
"A joyous romp of a thing that will no doubt annoy all the right people. A most excellent additon to Arthurian legend." James Oswald
www.booksonthehill.co.uk/product/the-...
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As we pray for his family and loved ones, we should also mark his passing by recommitting ourselves to the vision of a fully free and just society.
February 17, 2026 at 1:42 PM
As we pray for his family and loved ones, we should also mark his passing by recommitting ourselves to the vision of a fully free and just society.
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RIP Jesse Jackson (Jacob Lawrence's portrait of Jesse Jackson, created in 1970 for cover of Time magazine, now in collection of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery) npg.si.edu/object/npg_N...
February 17, 2026 at 11:24 AM
RIP Jesse Jackson (Jacob Lawrence's portrait of Jesse Jackson, created in 1970 for cover of Time magazine, now in collection of the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery) npg.si.edu/object/npg_N...
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He stood tall in the face of hatred, building a movement that reflected our beautifully diverse America - and he inspired generations of young folks to do the same.
His voice will be greatly missed.
His voice will be greatly missed.
February 17, 2026 at 3:25 PM
He stood tall in the face of hatred, building a movement that reflected our beautifully diverse America - and he inspired generations of young folks to do the same.
His voice will be greatly missed.
His voice will be greatly missed.
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Gwen and I are joining Americans in mourning the loss of our friend, Reverend Jesse Jackson.
I could always pick up the phone for his wisdom and historic perspective.
I could always pick up the phone for his wisdom and historic perspective.
February 17, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Gwen and I are joining Americans in mourning the loss of our friend, Reverend Jesse Jackson.
I could always pick up the phone for his wisdom and historic perspective.
I could always pick up the phone for his wisdom and historic perspective.
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Jesus Christ these people are monsters.
How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...
February 17, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Jesus Christ these people are monsters.
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18/ promise to caucus w the party that supports human rights & reproductive rights, why should any of us progressives be funding and endorsing him?
Why do we accept this as good enough? And why, especially when we already had and HAVE a candidate w strong moral values, specifics,
Why do we accept this as good enough? And why, especially when we already had and HAVE a candidate w strong moral values, specifics,
February 16, 2026 at 9:29 PM
18/ promise to caucus w the party that supports human rights & reproductive rights, why should any of us progressives be funding and endorsing him?
Why do we accept this as good enough? And why, especially when we already had and HAVE a candidate w strong moral values, specifics,
Why do we accept this as good enough? And why, especially when we already had and HAVE a candidate w strong moral values, specifics,
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We wanted to understand how rugged English-Scots-Irish culture has shaped America. So we talked to three white South African billionaires at a sex party in the Bahamas.
February 16, 2026 at 8:58 PM
We wanted to understand how rugged English-Scots-Irish culture has shaped America. So we talked to three white South African billionaires at a sex party in the Bahamas.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Happy President’s Day!
February 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Happy President’s Day!
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The fight against SB150 was the most formative experience of my adult life.
I remain in awe of the kindness and grace that @andybeshearky.bsky.social has shown me personally, trans Kentuckians at large, and—most importantly—trans kids across the commonwealth.
We deserve more leaders like him.
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I remain in awe of the kindness and grace that @andybeshearky.bsky.social has shown me personally, trans Kentuckians at large, and—most importantly—trans kids across the commonwealth.
We deserve more leaders like him.
💙
Kentuckians elected Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social because he has shown time and time again that he leads with faith, compassion, and a commitment to protecting every child in this Commonwealth. We are proud to stand with him.
February 16, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The fight against SB150 was the most formative experience of my adult life.
I remain in awe of the kindness and grace that @andybeshearky.bsky.social has shown me personally, trans Kentuckians at large, and—most importantly—trans kids across the commonwealth.
We deserve more leaders like him.
💙
I remain in awe of the kindness and grace that @andybeshearky.bsky.social has shown me personally, trans Kentuckians at large, and—most importantly—trans kids across the commonwealth.
We deserve more leaders like him.
💙
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California is powered by two-thirds clean energy and has one of the world's largest economies, proving you can fight climate change and thrive at the same time.
The climate crisis is an immediate security challenge — and California will always meet the moment.
The climate crisis is an immediate security challenge — and California will always meet the moment.
February 16, 2026 at 11:43 PM
California is powered by two-thirds clean energy and has one of the world's largest economies, proving you can fight climate change and thrive at the same time.
The climate crisis is an immediate security challenge — and California will always meet the moment.
The climate crisis is an immediate security challenge — and California will always meet the moment.
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ICE killed a teacher in Georgia today when they chose to chase a man who posed no danger and had no criminal history.
Savannah teacher killed in crash by man fleeing from ICE
According to the Chatham County Police Department, Monday morning’s fatal crash was the result of a chase between Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and a suspect.
www.wtoc.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM
ICE killed a teacher in Georgia today when they chose to chase a man who posed no danger and had no criminal history.