Ally S. Pumpkins 🎃
@allymarciewrites.bsky.social
Educator. Agitator. Couch potater. I study US History and Literature and write books with happy endings. Author of ALL DAUGHTERS RISE. Substack Newsletter: The Curious Ally Cat.
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Okay. Hi! I’m an author, educator, general annoyance. I wrote a book two years ago and I’m trying to write another one. Maybe two. If you like fantasy books, sports, running, politics, and knitting, follow me!
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Intermittent fasting is the acceptable male eating disorder.
November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Intermittent fasting is the acceptable male eating disorder.
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My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
November 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
My takeaway from every new Epstein revelation is that some powerful people victimized many powerless young women, many more knew, some actively enabled it--and we're still being told that MeToo and accountability for sexual violence have gone too far
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I know that when those files are released and all the names are named, we will be disappointed and horrified.
But you know what?
Better that than complicit in or accepting of covering for pedos and rapists.
#GottaGetThemAll
But you know what?
Better that than complicit in or accepting of covering for pedos and rapists.
#GottaGetThemAll
November 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
I know that when those files are released and all the names are named, we will be disappointed and horrified.
But you know what?
Better that than complicit in or accepting of covering for pedos and rapists.
#GottaGetThemAll
But you know what?
Better that than complicit in or accepting of covering for pedos and rapists.
#GottaGetThemAll
Being a US History and Literature teacher at this time is crazy. must be like when Watergate happened but so much dumber
November 12, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Being a US History and Literature teacher at this time is crazy. must be like when Watergate happened but so much dumber
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The fact that Trump is calling Mace and Boebert today pleading with them to remove their names from the Epstein petition at the last minute tells you everything you need to know about how incriminating the info in the files is to him and his cronies.
November 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The fact that Trump is calling Mace and Boebert today pleading with them to remove their names from the Epstein petition at the last minute tells you everything you need to know about how incriminating the info in the files is to him and his cronies.
Of course Trump is harassing two women signees of the release form for the Epstein files.
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President Trump is pressuring two House GOP members to remove their names from the discharge petition that would force the U.S. House of Representatives to vote on legislation requiring the DOJ to release all unclassified files and records related to Jeffrey Epstein’s investigations and his network.
November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Of course Trump is harassing two women signees of the release form for the Epstein files.
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Looking forward to learning all about how the right should move left to win elections tomorrow. They should maybe dye their hair pink, learn to love pronouns.
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Looking forward to learning all about how the right should move left to win elections tomorrow. They should maybe dye their hair pink, learn to love pronouns.
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It hasn't sunk in to folks yet how truly remarkable it is that Mamdani won. It's absolutely incredible.
November 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
It hasn't sunk in to folks yet how truly remarkable it is that Mamdani won. It's absolutely incredible.
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FIRST RESULTS IN (early voting ballots)
MAMDANI 51.53%
CUOMO 39.66%
SLIWA 7.54%
MAMDANI 51.53%
CUOMO 39.66%
SLIWA 7.54%
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
FIRST RESULTS IN (early voting ballots)
MAMDANI 51.53%
CUOMO 39.66%
SLIWA 7.54%
MAMDANI 51.53%
CUOMO 39.66%
SLIWA 7.54%
Tonight is very fun.
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Tonight is very fun.
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OH MY GOD, DDHQ CALLS IT AND DEMS FLIP BOTH STATEWIDE ELECTIONS IN GEORGIA
November 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
OH MY GOD, DDHQ CALLS IT AND DEMS FLIP BOTH STATEWIDE ELECTIONS IN GEORGIA
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wasn't really an issue in the election but low key important that with spanberger as governor D.C. will be bordered by two states whose national guards are led by democrats
November 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
wasn't really an issue in the election but low key important that with spanberger as governor D.C. will be bordered by two states whose national guards are led by democrats
this is so good.
Geno Auriemma: Transfer Portal Chaos, Tough Love & Finding Your Scab
YouTube video by Welcome To The Party
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November 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
this is so good.
New post! Second Curiosity cabinet of October. These are my public bi-monthly post of things I’m digging at the moment.
Ally's Curiosity Cabinet, Vol. 2
SPOOKY(ish) EDITION
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October 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
New post! Second Curiosity cabinet of October. These are my public bi-monthly post of things I’m digging at the moment.
If I were to put together a book of essays based on my 15+ years of blogging and essay writing...would you pre-order? Trying to get a temp check.
October 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
If I were to put together a book of essays based on my 15+ years of blogging and essay writing...would you pre-order? Trying to get a temp check.
This country was built by pillagers and slave owners. The law has never been king to the marginalized and historically oppressed. The house the President lives in was built by enslaved people!
Graduate seminar did a deep dive on Thomas Paine’s Common Sense yesterday. At the line, “in America the law is king,” they (14 students from 6 countries) burst out laughing. I've been doing this for 35 years and this is the first time that was a laugh line.
October 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This country was built by pillagers and slave owners. The law has never been king to the marginalized and historically oppressed. The house the President lives in was built by enslaved people!
My group chats are unhinged but it has nothing to do with racism and everything to do with David Corenswet @tatbenatar.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
My group chats are unhinged but it has nothing to do with racism and everything to do with David Corenswet @tatbenatar.bsky.social
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It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.
October 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It’s hard to convey just how much Chicagoans are mobilizing against ICE. Don’t want to downplay the harm, or make it seem like a fair fight. But in neighborhoods across this city, ICE is getting chased by people blowing whistles and shouting. People are running TOWARD ICE to protect their neighbors.
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I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
October 22, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I want more people to care that SNAP benefits are being cut off on November 1. 40% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. This is callous and vile.
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I've said this before but during my extremely long sessions my very nice tattoo artist said that her policy on Nazi tattoos was that she would only put them on your face
And I know many people with regrettable tattoos who managed to avoid getting anything Nazi-related, it's really not hard
I’m a case study of one, but frankly it’s very easy to get drunk in another country without getting a Nazi tattoo
October 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
I've said this before but during my extremely long sessions my very nice tattoo artist said that her policy on Nazi tattoos was that she would only put them on your face
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the thing is that even if - through some absolutely absurd, farcical set of circumstances I can’t even conceive - an innocent person did accidentally end up with a tattoo they only learned later was a Nazi symbol, the only appropriate response is “holy shit get me to the laser removal clinic TODAY”
one thing about racism is the way people will ignore the most likely explanation for something like having a Nazi tattoo for 20 years.
the most simple and obvious explanation was that he knew what it was and kept it. his excusers need to stop the embarrassing mental gymnastics.
the most simple and obvious explanation was that he knew what it was and kept it. his excusers need to stop the embarrassing mental gymnastics.
Jewish Insider just sent out an email with an article with more Platner info. And yeah, this guy is DONE done.
October 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
the thing is that even if - through some absolutely absurd, farcical set of circumstances I can’t even conceive - an innocent person did accidentally end up with a tattoo they only learned later was a Nazi symbol, the only appropriate response is “holy shit get me to the laser removal clinic TODAY”
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Sorry to be corny but the aerial shots of these crowds are almost indescribably moving and hopeful
October 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Sorry to be corny but the aerial shots of these crowds are almost indescribably moving and hopeful