Nichelle Hammer
@witchwaynow.bsky.social
Bisexual Witch, Photographer, Gamer, Artist, and Whimsical Wanderer. Neurospicy. She/Her. Voted for Harris 🏳️🌈
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Nichelle Hammer
@witchwaynow.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Hello Bluesky! I'm a hobbyist nature and landscape photographer 📷 Here are four of my favorite shots!
#photography #nature #art
#photography #nature #art
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It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
65 years ago on Nov. 14, little Ruby Bridges was escorted into an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. Norman Rockwell, renowned for blissful depictions of Americana, did this remarkable painting for Look magazine. Printed as a double page, over-size spread, it's his masterpiece.
November 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
It’s useful for people of my generation to be reminded that this wasn’t that long ago. Ruby Bridges isn’t just still alive—she’s only 71, not ancient!
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Here is Trump when he owned the Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA pageants bragging about how he “was able to get away with” going backstage when contestants were naked since he was the boss and he had to do “inspections.”
November 15, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Here is Trump when he owned the Miss Universe and Miss Teen USA pageants bragging about how he “was able to get away with” going backstage when contestants were naked since he was the boss and he had to do “inspections.”
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Kansas’ Marion County paid $3M for forgetting the First Amendment.
After their illegal raid on the Marion County Record in 2023, local cops got their First Amendment lesson the expensive way.
Police elsewhere should take note.
After their illegal raid on the Marion County Record in 2023, local cops got their First Amendment lesson the expensive way.
Police elsewhere should take note.
Kansas county pays $3M for forgetting the First Amendment
Marion County cops got their First Amendment lesson the hard way. Police elsewhere should take note
freedom.press
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Kansas’ Marion County paid $3M for forgetting the First Amendment.
After their illegal raid on the Marion County Record in 2023, local cops got their First Amendment lesson the expensive way.
Police elsewhere should take note.
After their illegal raid on the Marion County Record in 2023, local cops got their First Amendment lesson the expensive way.
Police elsewhere should take note.
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Sharing my art, my shop, my ko-fi… anything helps. I’m really struggling with the mire right now.
I’ll gladly accept a Kroger gift card, even. Thank you! ✨
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/kellymckernan
Shop: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
I’ll gladly accept a Kroger gift card, even. Thank you! ✨
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/kellymckernan
Shop: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
November 15, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Sharing my art, my shop, my ko-fi… anything helps. I’m really struggling with the mire right now.
I’ll gladly accept a Kroger gift card, even. Thank you! ✨
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/kellymckernan
Shop: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
I’ll gladly accept a Kroger gift card, even. Thank you! ✨
Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/kellymckernan
Shop: www.kellymckernan.com/shop
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what the fuck
Just receieved this today from Florida Blue. This is for a Bronze plan. Our monthly premiums are going from $333 (2025) to $2300 in 2026.
October 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
what the fuck
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absolutely chilling lede in @davidmcswane.bsky.social & @hannahallam.bsky.social story today:
"What kind of police go around without license plates?"
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
"What kind of police go around without license plates?"
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
October 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
absolutely chilling lede in @davidmcswane.bsky.social & @hannahallam.bsky.social story today:
"What kind of police go around without license plates?"
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
"What kind of police go around without license plates?"
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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i love "no kings" especially because its making the gop do a batshit crazy argument of "no actually we like kings"
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
i love "no kings" especially because its making the gop do a batshit crazy argument of "no actually we like kings"
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Do not under any circumstances cross the King of Yacht Rock.
"This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’ Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately"
variety.com/2025/music/n...
"This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’ Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately"
variety.com/2025/music/n...
Kenny Loggins Slams Donald Trump for Using ‘Danger Zone’ in AI Video Bombing No Kings Protesters With Poop: ‘I Request That My Recording Is Removed Immediately’
Kenny Loggins has spoken out against Trump using his song "Danger Zone" in a bizarre AI video of him bombing No Kings protesters with fecal matter.
variety.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Do not under any circumstances cross the King of Yacht Rock.
"This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’ Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately"
variety.com/2025/music/n...
"This is an unauthorized use of my performance of ‘Danger Zone.’ Nobody asked me for my permission, which I would have denied, and I request that my recording on this video is removed immediately"
variety.com/2025/music/n...
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Of the original nine schools that received the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the majority have indicated they are not planning on signing.
As deadline for Trump's colleges compact looms, schools signal dissent
Of the original nine schools that received the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the majority have indicated they are not planning on signing.
n.pr
October 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Of the original nine schools that received the Trump administration's Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, the majority have indicated they are not planning on signing.
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NEW: If you've ever fought with your health insurer -- and, let's be honest, who hasn't? -- then this explainer on external reviews from @deldeib.bsky.social of @propublica.org will surely help you.
www.propublica.org/article/heal...
www.propublica.org/article/heal...
This Little-Known Appeal Could Force Your Insurer to Pay for Lifesaving Care. Here’s How to File It.
When a health insurer refuses to pay for your treatment, you may have the right to have the denial reviewed — and potentially overturned — by an independent provider. Here are six steps experts sugges...
www.propublica.org
October 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
NEW: If you've ever fought with your health insurer -- and, let's be honest, who hasn't? -- then this explainer on external reviews from @deldeib.bsky.social of @propublica.org will surely help you.
www.propublica.org/article/heal...
www.propublica.org/article/heal...
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Breaking News: The Supreme Court appears set to reject a Colorado law barring therapists from using sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy on minors.
Supreme Court Hearing on Colorado's Conversion Therapy Ban: Live Updates
Colorado and over 20 other states have banned the practice aimed at changing the sexual orientation or gender identity of young people.
nyti.ms
October 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Breaking News: The Supreme Court appears set to reject a Colorado law barring therapists from using sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy on minors.
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Some folks have reported experiencing extended nausea and dizziness since being tear gassed in Brighton Park on Saturday. General reminder to seek medical care even if you think you can tough it out—document it all and start a paper trail. You never know if you may need it.
October 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Some folks have reported experiencing extended nausea and dizziness since being tear gassed in Brighton Park on Saturday. General reminder to seek medical care even if you think you can tough it out—document it all and start a paper trail. You never know if you may need it.
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Let me be clear: backpay for these workers is required under a federal law I wrote with former Senator Cardin — which Trump signed — during the last Trump shutdown.
This is just more fear mongering from a president who wants a blank check for lawlessness. It won't work.
This is just more fear mongering from a president who wants a blank check for lawlessness. It won't work.
Federal workers not entitled to back pay after shutdown, budget office claims
Federal workers may not be entitled to back pay after the government shutdown ends, the Trump administration’s budget office wrote in a new draft memo obtained by The Washington Post, ratcheting up te...
www.washingtonpost.com
October 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Let me be clear: backpay for these workers is required under a federal law I wrote with former Senator Cardin — which Trump signed — during the last Trump shutdown.
This is just more fear mongering from a president who wants a blank check for lawlessness. It won't work.
This is just more fear mongering from a president who wants a blank check for lawlessness. It won't work.
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WELCH: There's a tape, right, with Mr Homan. Is there a tape with audio and video of the transfer of $50k?
BONDI: You would have to talk to Director Patel about that
WELCH: I'm talking to you
BONDI: I don't know the answer
WELCH: You do know
BONDI: Don't call me a liar!
BONDI: You would have to talk to Director Patel about that
WELCH: I'm talking to you
BONDI: I don't know the answer
WELCH: You do know
BONDI: Don't call me a liar!
October 7, 2025 at 5:11 PM
WELCH: There's a tape, right, with Mr Homan. Is there a tape with audio and video of the transfer of $50k?
BONDI: You would have to talk to Director Patel about that
WELCH: I'm talking to you
BONDI: I don't know the answer
WELCH: You do know
BONDI: Don't call me a liar!
BONDI: You would have to talk to Director Patel about that
WELCH: I'm talking to you
BONDI: I don't know the answer
WELCH: You do know
BONDI: Don't call me a liar!
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“We are home now. We marched from the park to ICE, very peaceful crowd. We were standing around ICE pushed us down, sprayed us with chemical and I was hit in the head with a projectile. This was so unprovoked. People have to know that the Feds are attacking people with NO provocation whatsoever.”
October 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
“We are home now. We marched from the park to ICE, very peaceful crowd. We were standing around ICE pushed us down, sprayed us with chemical and I was hit in the head with a projectile. This was so unprovoked. People have to know that the Feds are attacking people with NO provocation whatsoever.”
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My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.
October 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
My statement on the two year anniversary of October 7, 2023.
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The Supreme Court appears ready to side with Trump in bringing back “gay conversion therapy.”
This practice involves physically abusing teenagers to try to turn them heterosexual, including with electric shocks and chemically-induced nausea.
This practice involves physically abusing teenagers to try to turn them heterosexual, including with electric shocks and chemically-induced nausea.
October 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The Supreme Court appears ready to side with Trump in bringing back “gay conversion therapy.”
This practice involves physically abusing teenagers to try to turn them heterosexual, including with electric shocks and chemically-induced nausea.
This practice involves physically abusing teenagers to try to turn them heterosexual, including with electric shocks and chemically-induced nausea.
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JUST IN: Vaccine advisers to the CDC have voted to recommended against using the combined measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccine for children under 4. https://cnn.it/3K73pNn
September 18, 2025 at 10:18 PM
JUST IN: Vaccine advisers to the CDC have voted to recommended against using the combined measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox vaccine for children under 4. https://cnn.it/3K73pNn
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Don't comply in advance.
We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to.
Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to.
Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
September 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Don't comply in advance.
We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to.
Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
We are watching people in fear trying to avoid pain by censoring themselves and changing their behavior before being compelled to.
Following rules of a group is pro-social behavior that is dangerous now. How can you resist this urge as a law-abiding citizen? A quick 🧵
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WPSU, Penn State’s NPR and PBS affiliate, which has been around for more than 70 years and covers over 24 rural counties in central Pennsylvania, will go dark.
This will become the first newsroom to go dark since Congress clawed back funding for public media.
lnkd.in/p/gKeZSSqm
This will become the first newsroom to go dark since Congress clawed back funding for public media.
lnkd.in/p/gKeZSSqm
#localnews #journalism #publicmedia | Charles Sennott
Devastating news from Pennsylvania.
WPSU, Penn State’s NPR and PBS affiliate, which has been around for more than 70 years and covers over 24 rural counties in central Pennsylvania, will go dark in ...
lnkd.in
September 19, 2025 at 12:58 AM
WPSU, Penn State’s NPR and PBS affiliate, which has been around for more than 70 years and covers over 24 rural counties in central Pennsylvania, will go dark.
This will become the first newsroom to go dark since Congress clawed back funding for public media.
lnkd.in/p/gKeZSSqm
This will become the first newsroom to go dark since Congress clawed back funding for public media.
lnkd.in/p/gKeZSSqm
We shouldn't need a bill... it's literally the 1st Amendment
September 18, 2025 at 10:55 PM
We shouldn't need a bill... it's literally the 1st Amendment
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Due to demand, Democracy Docket has dropped the paywall on my latest.
To say that the media is bending a knee, falsely assumes there are still hardened bones and a joint in place in their operations. Their mission now is to report the news fearfully and to seek Trump’s favor.
To say that the media is bending a knee, falsely assumes there are still hardened bones and a joint in place in their operations. Their mission now is to report the news fearfully and to seek Trump’s favor.
Legacy Media Bows to Trump, But I Never Will
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Due to demand, Democracy Docket has dropped the paywall on my latest.
To say that the media is bending a knee, falsely assumes there are still hardened bones and a joint in place in their operations. Their mission now is to report the news fearfully and to seek Trump’s favor.
To say that the media is bending a knee, falsely assumes there are still hardened bones and a joint in place in their operations. Their mission now is to report the news fearfully and to seek Trump’s favor.