Christy D
@tickettopride.bsky.social
Proud mom of 4, evangelical/exvangelical(? it's complicated), urban planner and municipal advisor, local activist, LOTR and board game nerd, Wisconsin farm girl
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Lord knows I'm not a fan of any of this corporate media consolidation — Netflix and Paramount both should be barred from buying WBD.
But in terms of sending a message, would be stellar if everyone watched Good Night and Good Luck on Netflix together next Sunday when 60 Minutes is on the air.
But in terms of sending a message, would be stellar if everyone watched Good Night and Good Luck on Netflix together next Sunday when 60 Minutes is on the air.
December 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Lord knows I'm not a fan of any of this corporate media consolidation — Netflix and Paramount both should be barred from buying WBD.
But in terms of sending a message, would be stellar if everyone watched Good Night and Good Luck on Netflix together next Sunday when 60 Minutes is on the air.
But in terms of sending a message, would be stellar if everyone watched Good Night and Good Luck on Netflix together next Sunday when 60 Minutes is on the air.
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In the summer of 1950 most US newspapers ran an AP story about how race had become the main issue in the upcoming Georgia governor's race. Segregationist Herman Tallmadge, governor from '47 to '55 and then a Senator until 1981 made a name for himself by refusing to "apologize for being a white man."
December 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
In the summer of 1950 most US newspapers ran an AP story about how race had become the main issue in the upcoming Georgia governor's race. Segregationist Herman Tallmadge, governor from '47 to '55 and then a Senator until 1981 made a name for himself by refusing to "apologize for being a white man."
I’m furious that Trump interrupted the Survivor finale and I refuse to watch. Can someone let me know when it’s over?
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I’m furious that Trump interrupted the Survivor finale and I refuse to watch. Can someone let me know when it’s over?
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I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I'm told that HHS has just terminated all funding agreements with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
Here's a letter HHS sent canceling one of the grants, relating to work on birth defects. Canceled because the project "emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion as key foundational components"
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The tech barons' alliance with Trump is working out great for them so far; they've gotten almost everything they want from this administration. But they may come to regret becoming part of the MAGA coalition.
My latest at Public Notice:
www.publicnotice.co/p/tech-indus...
My latest at Public Notice:
www.publicnotice.co/p/tech-indus...
The tech industry will come to regret its embrace of Trump
For now, Silicon Valley is getting everything it wants. But a backlash is on its way.
www.publicnotice.co
December 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The tech barons' alliance with Trump is working out great for them so far; they've gotten almost everything they want from this administration. But they may come to regret becoming part of the MAGA coalition.
My latest at Public Notice:
www.publicnotice.co/p/tech-indus...
My latest at Public Notice:
www.publicnotice.co/p/tech-indus...
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Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu didn't cite any specific actions by the DOJ that warranted the creation of the new committee.
Special committee created to investigate Wisconsin DOJ
MADISON, Wis. -- A special committee will investigate the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu announced Monday.
www.news8000.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu didn't cite any specific actions by the DOJ that warranted the creation of the new committee.
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If you're not for "both sides do it" journalism and you're weary of "symmetrical treatment of asymmetrical facts," what's the alternative?
One answer is point-of-view journalism plus a very high standard of verification, as @gregsargent.bsky.social demonstrates here.
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
One answer is point-of-view journalism plus a very high standard of verification, as @gregsargent.bsky.social demonstrates here.
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
Inside Stephen Miller’s Dark Plot to Build a MAGA Terror State
He is descended from Russian Jews—you know, the kind of people who were once denounced as alien and unassimilable. Today, his project is to unleash government persecution of those he deems alien and u...
newrepublic.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:53 PM
If you're not for "both sides do it" journalism and you're weary of "symmetrical treatment of asymmetrical facts," what's the alternative?
One answer is point-of-view journalism plus a very high standard of verification, as @gregsargent.bsky.social demonstrates here.
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
One answer is point-of-view journalism plus a very high standard of verification, as @gregsargent.bsky.social demonstrates here.
newrepublic.com/article/2041...
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The mass deportation of undocumented people was one of Hitler’s largest coercive policies before the war. This set off a chain of events which can give us a useful perspective on where we are now.
snyder.substack.com/p/self-terro...
snyder.substack.com/p/self-terro...
Land War or Self-Terrorism?
Trump's Likely Next Step
snyder.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The mass deportation of undocumented people was one of Hitler’s largest coercive policies before the war. This set off a chain of events which can give us a useful perspective on where we are now.
snyder.substack.com/p/self-terro...
snyder.substack.com/p/self-terro...
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remind me which party is the defender of kids and families again?
(hint: it's not, and will never be, repubs.)
(hint: it's not, and will never be, repubs.)
December 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
remind me which party is the defender of kids and families again?
(hint: it's not, and will never be, repubs.)
(hint: it's not, and will never be, repubs.)
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The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national parks. n.pr/48oR7tq
National parks fee-free calendar drops MLK Day, Juneteenth and adds Trump's birthday
The Trump administration, which has railed against what it describes as "woke" policies, removed MLK Day and Juneteenth from next year's list of fare-exempt days for visitors at dozens of national parks.
n.pr
December 6, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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A Lesson For Christian Nationalists!
December 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A Lesson For Christian Nationalists!
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The Hardest Conversations Are the Ones Democracy Needs Most
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
The Hardest Conversations Are the Ones Democracy Needs Most
When we stop listening, democracy starts to die.
open.substack.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Hardest Conversations Are the Ones Democracy Needs Most
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
open.substack.com/pub/lincolns...
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Sincerely, if I was a Dem executive and had an idea this was going to happen, I’d deploy armed officers to bar any intruders from the citizenship ceremony until it was complete. A sacred space and a sacred obligation, and letting fascist goons pick people off at the front door is an abomination
“She showed up as scheduled, and when she arrived, officers were asking everyone what country they were from, and if they said a certain country, they were told to step out of line and that their oath ceremonies were canceled.”
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
www.wgbh.org/news/local/2... @gbhnews.bsky.social
Immigrants kept from Faneuil Hall citizenship ceremony as feds crackdown nationwide
Trump administration is pausing naturalizations for immigrants from 19 countries.
www.wgbh.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Sincerely, if I was a Dem executive and had an idea this was going to happen, I’d deploy armed officers to bar any intruders from the citizenship ceremony until it was complete. A sacred space and a sacred obligation, and letting fascist goons pick people off at the front door is an abomination
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It's lit! 🎄
The 2025 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree, "The Learning Tree," will be on display now until the end of the year! Be sure to stop by to see all the wonderful ornaments made by kids from across our state.
The 2025 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree, "The Learning Tree," will be on display now until the end of the year! Be sure to stop by to see all the wonderful ornaments made by kids from across our state.
December 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's lit! 🎄
The 2025 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree, "The Learning Tree," will be on display now until the end of the year! Be sure to stop by to see all the wonderful ornaments made by kids from across our state.
The 2025 Wisconsin State Capitol Holiday Tree, "The Learning Tree," will be on display now until the end of the year! Be sure to stop by to see all the wonderful ornaments made by kids from across our state.
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#waukeshacounty! December 13th- Save the Date: Brookfield Resist and Waukesha Resist are both having rallies! The times are staggered so you can attend both. 📣
December 2, 2025 at 5:23 PM
#waukeshacounty! December 13th- Save the Date: Brookfield Resist and Waukesha Resist are both having rallies! The times are staggered so you can attend both. 📣
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
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Before today ends
REST IN POWER
At 111 years fierce the oldest living survivor of
The Tulsa Race Massacre
VIOLA FORD FLETCHER
Our deepest condolences to her family and community
Her memoir
"DON'T LET THEM BURY MY STORY"
#NeverForget
REST IN POWER
At 111 years fierce the oldest living survivor of
The Tulsa Race Massacre
VIOLA FORD FLETCHER
Our deepest condolences to her family and community
Her memoir
"DON'T LET THEM BURY MY STORY"
#NeverForget
November 25, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Before today ends
REST IN POWER
At 111 years fierce the oldest living survivor of
The Tulsa Race Massacre
VIOLA FORD FLETCHER
Our deepest condolences to her family and community
Her memoir
"DON'T LET THEM BURY MY STORY"
#NeverForget
REST IN POWER
At 111 years fierce the oldest living survivor of
The Tulsa Race Massacre
VIOLA FORD FLETCHER
Our deepest condolences to her family and community
Her memoir
"DON'T LET THEM BURY MY STORY"
#NeverForget
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This is my kind of good trouble.
In Monrovia, California, protesters are purchasing 17¢ ICE scrapers from Home Depot and immediately returning them to create long lines and slow down the entire store. Their aim is to disrupt sales and convey a message opposing ICE raids occurring in their neighborhood.
November 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This is my kind of good trouble.
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Good lord, not even an Anderson Family reunion looks this perfectly Aryan. That's just scary.
November 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Good lord, not even an Anderson Family reunion looks this perfectly Aryan. That's just scary.
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A reminder that ALL these drastic DOGE cuts and reclassifications all across our government has less to do with "making us great" than with giving OUR taxes to the obscenely wealthy. WTF do the obscenely wealthy do for US?
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The DoE has reclassified numerous health professional and other degrees, limiting access to federal student loan programs eligible for the higher OBBBA loan caps from thousands to a few hundred.
As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
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As ALWAYS, this is about $$.
We're about to become REALLY "great"...
shorturl.fm/xs7gY
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
A reminder that ALL these drastic DOGE cuts and reclassifications all across our government has less to do with "making us great" than with giving OUR taxes to the obscenely wealthy. WTF do the obscenely wealthy do for US?
bsky.app/profile/rhut...
bsky.app/profile/rhut...
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Tax and spend Republicans want to charge you for a walk in the woods. www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
Republicans float fees for hiking, biking and foraging on state land to raise funds for DNR
To raise funding for the DNR, Republican lawmakers are proposing introducing permits for activities like hiking, biking, foraging and kayaking.
www.jsonline.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Tax and spend Republicans want to charge you for a walk in the woods. www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
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people have no idea how dark and sinister this is
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November 19, 2025 at 1:13 AM
people have no idea how dark and sinister this is
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Missed paychecks, empty cupboards, overdraft fees, and late payment penalties—these are the very real consequences of the chaos and dysfunction in Washington.
If you're struggling, help is available. Call 211 Wisconsin to get connected to local services in your area. ⬇️
If you're struggling, help is available. Call 211 Wisconsin to get connected to local services in your area. ⬇️
November 17, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Missed paychecks, empty cupboards, overdraft fees, and late payment penalties—these are the very real consequences of the chaos and dysfunction in Washington.
If you're struggling, help is available. Call 211 Wisconsin to get connected to local services in your area. ⬇️
If you're struggling, help is available. Call 211 Wisconsin to get connected to local services in your area. ⬇️