FROGE
@almost-visceral.bsky.social
I am:
- a project-based enterprise
- a weird little dude
- not even slightly hip
- understaffed
- a non-native, invasive species
- a single father to 5 cats
- deciduous
- a project-based enterprise
- a weird little dude
- not even slightly hip
- understaffed
- a non-native, invasive species
- a single father to 5 cats
- deciduous
Guys, when is the next protest?
April 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Guys, when is the next protest?
But don't you think he is just going to reverse the tariffs tomorrow for any country willing to bend the knee? That this isn't about tariffs so much as testing who can be pushed? That's why Russia isn't on the list. Right?
April 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
But don't you think he is just going to reverse the tariffs tomorrow for any country willing to bend the knee? That this isn't about tariffs so much as testing who can be pushed? That's why Russia isn't on the list. Right?
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This piece from @jvl.bsky.social is one of the most important insightful I have read since January 20th 2025.
How to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement
AOC, solidarity, and people power.
www.thebulwark.com
March 30, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This piece from @jvl.bsky.social is one of the most important insightful I have read since January 20th 2025.
A fun thing about new friends is they haven't already heard all your jokes before.
March 24, 2025 at 2:48 AM
A fun thing about new friends is they haven't already heard all your jokes before.
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We stand with Rep. Al Green!
March 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
We stand with Rep. Al Green!
"Criticism of transgender kids was brought up as a line in the sand that could trigger members to storm out, according to a House Democrat."
As a trans person it would mean a lot to me if this was the line in the sand. It would feel good to see that someone cares that much about us, specifically.
As a trans person it would mean a lot to me if this was the line in the sand. It would feel good to see that someone cares that much about us, specifically.
Democratic lawmakers are discussing a litany of options to protest Trump's speech to Congress tonight — including through outright disruption.
Some members have told colleagues they may walk out of the chamber when Trump says specific lines they find objectionable. www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...
Some members have told colleagues they may walk out of the chamber when Trump says specific lines they find objectionable. www.axios.com/2025/03/04/t...
Scoop: Some Democrats are plotting to disrupt Trump's speech to Congress
Lawmakers are discussing walkouts, props and color coordination among other forms of in-the-room demonstration.
www.axios.com
March 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
"Criticism of transgender kids was brought up as a line in the sand that could trigger members to storm out, according to a House Democrat."
As a trans person it would mean a lot to me if this was the line in the sand. It would feel good to see that someone cares that much about us, specifically.
As a trans person it would mean a lot to me if this was the line in the sand. It would feel good to see that someone cares that much about us, specifically.
THIS.
"How do we respond when the rules no longer apply? The wrong answer is to limit ourselves to responses that 'conform to the rules' ... We must free ourselves from custom, decorum, parliamentary procedure, and the silly anxiety of 'what will people think?'"
- @rbhubbell.bsky.social
"How do we respond when the rules no longer apply? The wrong answer is to limit ourselves to responses that 'conform to the rules' ... We must free ourselves from custom, decorum, parliamentary procedure, and the silly anxiety of 'what will people think?'"
- @rbhubbell.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 1:16 AM
THIS.
"How do we respond when the rules no longer apply? The wrong answer is to limit ourselves to responses that 'conform to the rules' ... We must free ourselves from custom, decorum, parliamentary procedure, and the silly anxiety of 'what will people think?'"
- @rbhubbell.bsky.social
"How do we respond when the rules no longer apply? The wrong answer is to limit ourselves to responses that 'conform to the rules' ... We must free ourselves from custom, decorum, parliamentary procedure, and the silly anxiety of 'what will people think?'"
- @rbhubbell.bsky.social
Time to buy a Ukrainian flag.
March 1, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Time to buy a Ukrainian flag.
Bluesky, meet Master Chief Petty Officer Scuttlificus Minimus.
February 25, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Bluesky, meet Master Chief Petty Officer Scuttlificus Minimus.
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We’re partnering w/ a number of groups participating in an #economicblackout THIS Friday, 2/28.
Do not spend, if possible.
No Starbucks on your way to work.
No drinks w/ the coworkers after work.
No dining out.
No Walmart run.
No quick McDonald’s drive-thru hit.
Hurt their wallets!
Do not spend, if possible.
No Starbucks on your way to work.
No drinks w/ the coworkers after work.
No dining out.
No Walmart run.
No quick McDonald’s drive-thru hit.
Hurt their wallets!
February 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We’re partnering w/ a number of groups participating in an #economicblackout THIS Friday, 2/28.
Do not spend, if possible.
No Starbucks on your way to work.
No drinks w/ the coworkers after work.
No dining out.
No Walmart run.
No quick McDonald’s drive-thru hit.
Hurt their wallets!
Do not spend, if possible.
No Starbucks on your way to work.
No drinks w/ the coworkers after work.
No dining out.
No Walmart run.
No quick McDonald’s drive-thru hit.
Hurt their wallets!
This is deeply alarming.
"Last week, the Department of Homeland Security said it will now allow its agents to conduct surveillance based solely on a target's gender identity or sexual orientation."
"Last week, the Department of Homeland Security said it will now allow its agents to conduct surveillance based solely on a target's gender identity or sexual orientation."
In the USDA, multiple people have been asked to report the names of LGBTQ employee resource group leaders to higher-ranking officials.
“People came to us because they needed community, needed connection. We were trying to keep each other safe. Now, we’re all just this big target.”
“People came to us because they needed community, needed connection. We were trying to keep each other safe. Now, we’re all just this big target.”
LGBTQ federal workers brace for a McCarthyist purge
"They’re not asking people ‘Are you gay? Are you lesbian?’ They’re asking, ‘Who is participating in DEI?'"
www.motherjones.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:58 AM
This is deeply alarming.
"Last week, the Department of Homeland Security said it will now allow its agents to conduct surveillance based solely on a target's gender identity or sexual orientation."
"Last week, the Department of Homeland Security said it will now allow its agents to conduct surveillance based solely on a target's gender identity or sexual orientation."
Kind of digging the Pennsylvania State Seal these days: Lady Liberty trampling tyranny, "Both Can't Survive"
February 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Kind of digging the Pennsylvania State Seal these days: Lady Liberty trampling tyranny, "Both Can't Survive"
Five things I did this week:
-called my senators
-called my representative
-shared resources with friends and family
-watched a very useful interview about resisting the oligarchy
-donated to 5calls.org
-called my senators
-called my representative
-shared resources with friends and family
-watched a very useful interview about resisting the oligarchy
-donated to 5calls.org
February 23, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Five things I did this week:
-called my senators
-called my representative
-shared resources with friends and family
-watched a very useful interview about resisting the oligarchy
-donated to 5calls.org
-called my senators
-called my representative
-shared resources with friends and family
-watched a very useful interview about resisting the oligarchy
-donated to 5calls.org
This is really worth watching
Always an honor, and a treat, to talk to @anandwrites.bsky.social about how to fabulously fight fascism:
the.ink/p/watch-an-a...
the.ink/p/watch-an-a...
WATCH: An *actual* plan to beat fascism
A masterclass from political sage Anat Shenker-Osorio on how you can fight back against Trump II, create "social proof," mobilize your community, stop waiting for Democrats, and start getting it DONE
the.ink
February 22, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This is really worth watching
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Always an honor, and a treat, to talk to @anandwrites.bsky.social about how to fabulously fight fascism:
the.ink/p/watch-an-a...
the.ink/p/watch-an-a...
WATCH: An *actual* plan to beat fascism
A masterclass from political sage Anat Shenker-Osorio on how you can fight back against Trump II, create "social proof," mobilize your community, stop waiting for Democrats, and start getting it DONE
the.ink
February 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Always an honor, and a treat, to talk to @anandwrites.bsky.social about how to fabulously fight fascism:
the.ink/p/watch-an-a...
the.ink/p/watch-an-a...
My little spring-loaded idiot.
February 20, 2025 at 10:02 PM
My little spring-loaded idiot.
I'm sick so I can't go to a protest, but I called both my senators and my representative today, so that's something.
February 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I'm sick so I can't go to a protest, but I called both my senators and my representative today, so that's something.
Funny story, this means the only two times the Eagles have won the super bowl were the first year I lived in Philly, and the last.
February 10, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Funny story, this means the only two times the Eagles have won the super bowl were the first year I lived in Philly, and the last.
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New favorite t-shirt
February 8, 2025 at 2:44 AM
New favorite t-shirt