teresa
@teresatoro.bsky.social
Art, music, books, cats, community. cancer survivor, Latina, Irish optimist. #dyscalculic AF: you do the math.
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"People are asking, many people, strong people with great cholesterol: 'Why doesn’t Trump own McDonaldland already?' I ask the same question."
Trump’s Letter to Mayor McCheese Demanding the Sale of McDonaldland
“In a text message over the weekend, President Trump told Jonas Gahr Store, Norway’s prime minister, that since being denied the Nobel Peace Prize,...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:20 AM
"People are asking, many people, strong people with great cholesterol: 'Why doesn’t Trump own McDonaldland already?' I ask the same question."
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A book that sheds light on how for centuries, Dublin's public houses have been at the heart of revolution, literature, and community life. Will you be spending your Saturday night in a cozy lounge or a lively bar?
January 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM
A book that sheds light on how for centuries, Dublin's public houses have been at the heart of revolution, literature, and community life. Will you be spending your Saturday night in a cozy lounge or a lively bar?
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He shot her in the head, then called her a “fucking bitch.”
That isn’t self defense, it’s an angry execution.
That isn’t self defense, it’s an angry execution.
January 10, 2026 at 5:15 AM
He shot her in the head, then called her a “fucking bitch.”
That isn’t self defense, it’s an angry execution.
That isn’t self defense, it’s an angry execution.
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What we look for when we are looking – Steinbeck on wonder www.themarginalian.org/2023/05/16/s...
January 10, 2026 at 5:47 AM
What we look for when we are looking – Steinbeck on wonder www.themarginalian.org/2023/05/16/s...
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The son of a formerly enslaved Black artisan and a working class woman from the Canary Islands, Campeche became the most sought-after painter in colonial Puerto Rico. His elegant portraits adorned the homes of San Juan's elite.
José Campeche y Jordán
Puerto Rican, 1751-1809
Lady on Horseback, 1785
José Campeche y Jordán
Puerto Rican, 1751-1809
Lady on Horseback, 1785
January 4, 2026 at 2:22 AM
The son of a formerly enslaved Black artisan and a working class woman from the Canary Islands, Campeche became the most sought-after painter in colonial Puerto Rico. His elegant portraits adorned the homes of San Juan's elite.
José Campeche y Jordán
Puerto Rican, 1751-1809
Lady on Horseback, 1785
José Campeche y Jordán
Puerto Rican, 1751-1809
Lady on Horseback, 1785
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Did you know that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has to pay a $9 fee before taking office? Ayana Harry explains why.
December 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Did you know that Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has to pay a $9 fee before taking office? Ayana Harry explains why.
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The city shut down the station in 1945 on New Year's Eve. Eighty years later, it's a symbolic venue choice for the incoming mayor's private swearing-in ceremony. n.pr/4bbETpx
The history behind the NYC subway station chosen for Mamdani's swearing-in
The city shut down the station in 1945 on New Year's Eve. Eighty years later, it's a symbolic venue choice for the incoming mayor's private swearing-in ceremony.
n.pr
January 1, 2026 at 4:55 AM
The city shut down the station in 1945 on New Year's Eve. Eighty years later, it's a symbolic venue choice for the incoming mayor's private swearing-in ceremony. n.pr/4bbETpx
Sydney's New Year fireworks (live, now) are actually pretty damn amazing.
December 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Sydney's New Year fireworks (live, now) are actually pretty damn amazing.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Today's delight: space.repponen.com/peoplelookat...
People Look at Art or Art Looks at People
“People Look at Art or Art Looks at People” is a photographic project exploring the silent, visual dialogue between viewers and artworks. Created through years of photographing visitors in museums and...
space.repponen.com
December 28, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Today's delight: space.repponen.com/peoplelookat...
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Mysteries and thrillers are enjoyable no matter the season, but there's something extra satisfying about curling up in the winter with a warm drink and an all-engrossing read. Here's what we suggest.
Hunker down with these 13 mysteries and thrillers from 2025
Mysteries and thrillers are enjoyable no matter the season, but there's something extra satisfying about curling up in the winter with a warm drink and an all-engrossing read. Here's what we suggest.
n.pr
December 28, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Mysteries and thrillers are enjoyable no matter the season, but there's something extra satisfying about curling up in the winter with a warm drink and an all-engrossing read. Here's what we suggest.
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There’s how old you think you are, and there’s how old shoveling six inches of snow tells you that you are.
December 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
There’s how old you think you are, and there’s how old shoveling six inches of snow tells you that you are.
Celebrate the magnificent @wilsoncruz.bsky.social's birthday today with a donation to the equally magnificent organization he chairs! I am a huge fan of @glsen.bsky.social – love you every day!
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Our mission is to ensure that every member of every school community is valued and respected regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
act.glsen.org
December 27, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Celebrate the magnificent @wilsoncruz.bsky.social's birthday today with a donation to the equally magnificent organization he chairs! I am a huge fan of @glsen.bsky.social – love you every day!
act.glsen.org/a/donate-b2s
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Free to Use and Reuse: Public Domain Films from the National Film Registry
These public domain selections are part of an online collection.
These public domain selections are part of an online collection.
Free to Use and Reuse: Public Domain Films from the National Film Registry | Library of Congress Free to Use and Reuse | Library of Congress
The National Film Registry selects 25 films each year to showcase the range and diversity of American film heritage. These public domain selections are part of an online collection.
www.loc.gov
December 26, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Free to Use and Reuse: Public Domain Films from the National Film Registry
These public domain selections are part of an online collection.
These public domain selections are part of an online collection.
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The 20 Most Powerless People in the Art World, from @hyperallergic.com
The 20 Most Powerless People in the Art World: 2025 Edition
Hyperallergic’s annual antidote to the lists of wealthy collectors, royals, and so-called tastemakers that pervade the art media.
hyperallergic.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
The 20 Most Powerless People in the Art World, from @hyperallergic.com
"...Yet we also need you to enact a bold vision for the role of city government in fostering the arts and helping communities thrive by uplifting their cultures." This.
Dear Zohran, Don’t Let Art Workers Down
Those of us in the cultural sector need you to enact a bold vision for the role of city government in fostering the arts and helping our communities thrive.
hyperallergic.com
December 22, 2025 at 1:38 PM
"...Yet we also need you to enact a bold vision for the role of city government in fostering the arts and helping communities thrive by uplifting their cultures." This.
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Between unreliable hours and varying wages, art models are struggling to cobble together a living, despite the consequential role they play in visual arts institutions across the US.
Art Models Struggle for a Living Wage and Recognition
The workers who pose for artists at historic organizations like the Art Students League say they are overworked and underpaid in a field that rarely values them.
hyperallergic.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Between unreliable hours and varying wages, art models are struggling to cobble together a living, despite the consequential role they play in visual arts institutions across the US.
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The exhibition “From Gaza to the World” brings together works by 25 Palestinian artists. Catch it at Recess in Brooklyn before it closes this weekend, and revisit Diba Mohtasham’s report from the opening in September.
A Defiant Gaza Biennale Opens in New York City
From Gaza to the World at Recess in Brooklyn, the show's first North American stop, brings together works by 25 Palestinian artists.
hyperallergic.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The exhibition “From Gaza to the World” brings together works by 25 Palestinian artists. Catch it at Recess in Brooklyn before it closes this weekend, and revisit Diba Mohtasham’s report from the opening in September.
He's a mighty mighty good man ❤️
It’s the “season of love and giving”…but this year, doesn’t it seem more like a “season of fear and taking”? Like many of you, I’ve been saddened by the human impact of draconian government budget cuts and how angry many housed Americans are at unhoused Americans.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
He's a mighty mighty good man ❤️
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i really think there is legit political space for running on "we are going to dismantle ICE"
How it started vs. How it’s going NOW 👀
LA tow truck driver who towed ICE’s car found NOT GUILTY 🦸🏽♂️
LA tow truck driver who towed ICE’s car found NOT GUILTY 🦸🏽♂️
December 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
i really think there is legit political space for running on "we are going to dismantle ICE"
What a tremendous legacy!
The End of an Era at One of America’s Most Famous Artist Retreats
www.nytimes.com
December 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
What a tremendous legacy!
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BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
December 16, 2025 at 10:05 PM
BREAKING: The House of Representatives just passed a bill that would subject immigrant children to invasive bodily searches and keep them in detention instead of releasing them to their families.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
The Senate must vote no on this horrific bill.
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Become ungovernable
December 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Become ungovernable
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What do librarians do when we’re under attack? You better believe that WE FIGHT BACK, for your right to read freely. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... ✊✊📚
US librarians tackle ‘manufactured crisis’ of book bans to protect LGBTQ+ rights
In at least half a dozen states, librarians have joined forces with civil rights groups to oppose book bans, often facing personal and professional repercussions
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
What do librarians do when we’re under attack? You better believe that WE FIGHT BACK, for your right to read freely. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025... ✊✊📚