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S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

A difficult life is still a life worth living.

#AndreaGibson #PoetryAsSurvival #MentalHealthAwareness #GriefAndHope #YouAreStillHere #LivingThroughIt #SoftResistance
#PoetryForHealing
#Endurance
#HopeInTheDark

A star-filled night sky with the Milky Way stretching diagonally across the image. On the right, a silhouetted person stands behind a telescope, looking upward. Overlaid text is an excerpt from Andrea Gibson’s poem “every time i ever said i want to die,” reflecting on grief, endurance, and finding truth in darkness.

January 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

Empathy shouldn’t need an explanation.

#Empathy #CareAboutPeople
#LakeHouseDesigns #HumanityFirst #Solidarity #Compassion #MutualAid
#JusticeRequiresCare #CollectiveResponsibility #CommunityCare #MoralClarity

Bold, hand-lettered text reading, “I don’t know how to explain to you that you should care about other people,” set against a dark background filled with illustrated red and blue flowers and leaves. The design uses high-contrast colors and decorative borders, evoking protest art and moral clarity.

January 13, 2026 at 4:54 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

Every child deserves access to a high-quality education — no exceptions.

#EducationForAll
#EducationEquity
#AccessNotPrivilege
#FundOurSchools
#DisabilityJustice
#ProtectTransKids
#ProtectQueerKids
#ProtectImmigrants
#NoZipCodeBias
#InclusiveEducation
#ChildrensRights
##LiberalJaneIllustrations

Illustration of a diverse group of children of different races, abilities, genders, and identities standing together. A child in the center holds a sign that reads, “Every child deserves access to a high quality education.” The background includes chalkboard-style drawings, math symbols, and phrases emphasizing equity, disability inclusion, and support for trans kids.

January 13, 2026 at 4:18 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

Growing up queer often means learning to survive first — and becoming yourself later.

#QueerTruth
#LGBTQIA
#QueerHealing
#Authenticity
#UnlearningShame
#QueerJoy
#ChosenFamily
#PrideEveryday
#SurvivalAndBecoming
#QueerResistance

Black text on a dark background framed by rainbow stripes. The text reads: “Queer people don’t grow up as ourselves; we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimize humiliation and prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts of ourselves are truly us and which parts we’ve created to protect us.”

January 13, 2026 at 4:13 AM

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Dr. Brad Johnson

@drbradjohnson.bsky.social

January 12, 2026 at 10:46 PM

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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸

@gtconway.bsky.social

Let us all stand with Chairman Powell.

January 12, 2026 at 2:36 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

Source: www.newsweek.com/jerome-powel...

Jerome Powell says DOJ threatened indictment over Senate testimony

President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell have publicly feuded over interest rates amid high inflation.

www.newsweek.com

January 12, 2026 at 4:39 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

#PublicService demands #integrity — even when political pressure turns into intimidation.

#JeromePowell
#RuleOfLaw
#InstitutionalIndependence
#Democracy
#Accountability
#SeparationOfPowers
#NoPoliticalIntimidation
#EthicalLeadership
#DemocraticNorms
#FreedomFromCoercion
#IntegrityInOffice

Graphic poster with bold red, white, and blue typography on a black background reading: “Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats.” The quote is attributed to Jerome Powell. The design evokes urgency and resistance through sharp lines, high contrast colors, and distressed textures reminiscent of protest art and civic messaging.

January 12, 2026 at 4:39 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

This is a new female version by Sarah Hester Ross if you are interested: open.spotify.com/track/0CfEqo...

The Day They Died

open.spotify.com

January 11, 2026 at 10:32 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

ICE is nothing but #DomesticTerrorism, & we will not look away.

Nationwide protests have erupted after ICE agents fatally shot #ReneeNicoleGood & #KeithPorter, fueling calls to #abolishICE & demand #accountability.

#JusticeForKeithPorter
#JusticeForReneeNicoleGood
#Resist

#Art by @a.loveunlaced

Digital illustration showing a portrait of a smiling Keith Porter Jr. in teal and purple tones, surrounded by white flowers. The text at the bottom reads “Justice For Keith Porter — Abolish ICE.” The atmosphere is solemn but dignified.

Digital illustration of Renee Nicole Good in warm pink and orange tones with white flowers in her hair and trailing from her head. Text below reads “Justice For Renee Nicole Good — Abolish ICE.” The portrait conveys love, respect, and remembrance.

January 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

This poem reads like a letter written in grief & urgency—addressing the dead, the living, & the moment we are failing to meet. It is about exile, love, memory, & the unbearable instruction to keep going even as the world burns.

#Poetry
#JosephFasano
#FedericoGarcíaLorca
#Elegy
#LoveAsResistance

Photograph of a printed poem titled “Letter to Lorca Written on His Piano, Granada, 2019.” The poem is arranged in two vertical columns on a cream-colored page with black serif text. The verses reflect on grief, exile, political violence, love, and survival, invoking imagery of roads, captors, dark stars, burning worlds, and the instruction to continue living and loving despite devastation.

January 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

Nationalism is often used to excuse violence rather than confront it.

Justice requires accountability.

#LiberalJaneIllustrations
#HowardZinn
#EndStateViolence
#JusticeNotNationalism
#HumanRights
#Accountability
#ArtForJustice
#AbolishICE
#ReneeNicoleGoode

Digital illustration of a woman with long dark hair standing against a warm, cloudy sky. She holds a large yellow flag that reads, “No flag is large enough to cover the shame of killing innocent people,” attributed to Howard Zinn. Her other fist is raised in resistance. She wears a white shirt, teal vest, and red pants. The overall tone is defiant and resolute.

January 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

#JosephFasano ’s “Lorca (after Neruda)” reminds us that repression may silence a body, but it cannot extinguish what that body carried.

#Poetry
#PoetryAsWitness
#ArtAndResistance
#TheyCannotKillTheSong
#LiteratureAgainstViolence
#PoetryOfDefiance
#MemoryAndResistance
#WordsEndure

January 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

An #OpenLetter to ICE Agents by #NikkiAnderson is a poem of moral confrontation.

It names cruelty, rejects obedience as innocence, & reminds us that power exercised without conscience leaves a legacy of fear—not honor.

#PoetryAsResistance
#AbolishICE
#HumanDignity
#JusticeForRenee
#MoralReckoning

A white background with black serif text displaying a poem titled “An Open Letter to ICE Agents.” The poem is arranged in short stanzas that directly address ICE agents, condemning cruelty, abuse of power, and moral cowardice while emphasizing the lasting impact of violence on children and society. At the bottom right, the poet’s name, Nikki Anderson, appears above her Instagram handle, @moms.who.write. The layout is minimal and stark, focusing attention entirely on the language and message of accountability and resistance.

January 9, 2026 at 5:44 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

#AmandaGorman ’s #ForReneeNicoleGood is an #elegy that refuses #erasure.

It names #grief, names #violence, and insists that #mourning itself can become a #moral #force.

#PoetryAsWitness
#PoetryAndProtest
#LiteratureAsResistance
#BearingWitness
#AbolishICE
#HumanRights
#JusticeForRenee

A minimalist literary layout featuring white serif text on a black background presenting the complete poem “For Renee Nicole Good” by Amanda Gorman. The title and subtitle appear once at the top, followed by the author’s name. The poem unfolds in multiple stanzas reflecting on loss, collective grief, anger, remembrance, and the possibility of transformation through love and shared responsibility. The stark black-and-white design centers the language itself, underscoring the poem’s elegiac and activist tone.

January 9, 2026 at 5:31 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

Rage comes from love—love for people, for justice, for a world that refuses cruelty as policy.

#ReneeNicoleGood should be alive.

Her death demands remembrance, accountability, and refusal to look away.

#JusticeForRenee
#AbolishICE
#HumanRights
#PoetryAsResistance
#NikitaGill

A memorial-style digital image honoring Renee Nicole Good. She stands at the beach during sunset, wearing a deep red off-the-shoulder dress, with waves and warm light behind her. To the left of her body, a poem by Nikita Gill is displayed in black serif text about rage, love, hope, and justice. Below, bold text reads: “Renee Nicole Good. U.S. citizen executed by ICE agent. January 7, 2026.” Her face is unobstructed, and the overall tone is solemn and reverent.

January 8, 2026 at 10:56 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

Who do you call when the murderer wears a badge?

#Justice can’t exist where violence is protected by power.

Accountability isn’t radical — it’s necessary.

#LiberalJaneIllustrations
#JusticeNotViolence
#EndPoliceViolence
#ReneeNicoleGoode
#JusticeForRenee
#AbolishICE
#AccountabilityNow

Digital illustration by Liberal Jane Illustrations of a young Black girl standing against a purple, cloudy sky. She has dark hair styled in pigtails and wears a long, belted coat. One arm is raised, holding a protest sign that reads, “WHO DO YOU CALL WHEN THE MURDERER WEARS A BADGE?” The girl looks directly forward with a serious, determined expression.

January 8, 2026 at 7:20 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

#ImmigrationJustice is a human rights issue.

Solidarity means refusing systems built on cages, fear, & separation.

People deserve safety, dignity, & care — no matter where they’re from.

#AbolishICE
#ProtectPeopleNotBorders
#NoHumanIsIllegal
#CollectiveCare

Art by #liberaljaneillustrations

Digital illustration by Liberal Jane Illustrations showing a large, diverse crowd of people viewed mostly from behind. The group includes people of different ages, races, genders, body types, and abilities. A cat rests on someone’s shoulder and a small bird perches on a green hat. At the center, a Black femme person faces slightly toward the viewer, with tears on her face. She wears a yellow tank top that reads, “PROTECT PEOPLE NOT BORDERS.” The surrounding colors are soft greens, pinks, and teals with small star-like sparkles throughout.

January 7, 2026 at 10:15 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

This magical froggy is here to guide you because #dietculture doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it’s stitched together with control, shame, & #patriarchalmyths dressed up as “health.”

This spell? Rejected.

#LiberalJaneIllustrations
#AntiPatriarchy
#SelfAcceptance
#HealthAtEverySize
#RejectTheNarrative

Digital illustration of a green frog dressed as a wizard or witch, wearing a purple pointed hat and star-patterned cloak. The frog sits on the rim of a large purple potion bottle filled with glowing liquid. Inside the bottle, bold hand-lettered text reads: “Diet culture is a bunch of hocus pocus.” A small tag hanging from the bottle reads “Self acceptance is the true magic.” Sparkles, stars, and swirling magical effects surround the bottle. The background is a muted green, and the overall style is whimsical while clearly conveying a political and body-positive message.

January 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

Here’s to courage, clarity, and refusing to go quietly into 2026. 🔥

#Jenprocreates
#Antifascism
#ArtAsResistance
#Resistance
#CollectiveCare
#CourageOverComfort
#Newyearvibes

Illustration by Jenprocreates on a dark blue, starry background. A colorful matchbook labeled “STRIKE IN CASE OF FASCISM” sits open, with several red-tipped matches visible inside. One match is lit, its orange flame glowing. Large, playful lettering around the image reads, “HOPE YOUR NEW YEAR IS LIT!” Decorative stars and spark shapes float throughout the background.

January 2, 2026 at 5:34 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

When systems normalize harm, refusal becomes responsibility.

This punk goose says what needs to be said—loudly, unapologetically, & without permission.

#LiberalJaneIllustrations #PoliticalArt #ProtestArt #Resistance #CivilDisobedience #Activism #AntiAuthoritarian #Solidarity #SpeakOut #HonkHonk

Digital illustration of a punk-style goose standing upright and yelling, beak open as if honking. The goose wears black combat boots, fishnet-style leg markings, and a dark jacket draped over its back, giving it a rebellious, activist look. Decorative stars, lines, and motion marks surround the figure. Hand-lettered text reads: “When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes a duty.” The artwork is rendered in a limited black, white, and gray color palette with bold outlines, conveying defiance and political resistance.

January 2, 2026 at 5:22 AM

S.E. Haley

@sehaley.bsky.social

For anyone who’s had to endure the “when are you going to have children?” conversation.

A reminder that wholeness is not defined by parenthood, and choice is valid.

#LiberalJaneIllustrations
#Childfree
#ReproductiveAutonomy
#PersonalChoice
#YouAreWhole
#BodilyAutonomy
#SocialExpectations