Anne McKinney (Sofya Chyudskaya Smolyanina)
@annemckinney.bsky.social
SCA, literature, history, fanfiction, travel, food, academia, hiking, cats, and other disparate likes that make up a human.
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You can’t say criminals don’t deserve due process when due process is the thing that decides if they're criminals. Otherwise you're just kidnapping people you don't like.
April 26, 2025 at 11:25 PM
You can’t say criminals don’t deserve due process when due process is the thing that decides if they're criminals. Otherwise you're just kidnapping people you don't like.
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When folks started talking boycotts, it didn't feel like there was much faith that we could make a difference. That was wrong.
Turns out there's nothing super special about shopping there, and it's easy to make other choices. I don't see why I should ever give them another dime. We moved on.
Turns out there's nothing super special about shopping there, and it's easy to make other choices. I don't see why I should ever give them another dime. We moved on.
The divergence here from two companies with *very* similar customer bases is pretty wild, you do not see this sort of thing happen at scale very often.
Target suffers 10th consecutive week of foot traffic declines, sinking stock prices since caving on DEI
Costco, which resisted pressure to ditch DEI, extends foot-traffic gains streak to 15.
www.retailbrew.com
April 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
When folks started talking boycotts, it didn't feel like there was much faith that we could make a difference. That was wrong.
Turns out there's nothing super special about shopping there, and it's easy to make other choices. I don't see why I should ever give them another dime. We moved on.
Turns out there's nothing super special about shopping there, and it's easy to make other choices. I don't see why I should ever give them another dime. We moved on.
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On Saturday, April 5, it's estimated millions of Americans took to the streets for “Hands Off!” demonstrations. Even with conservative estimates, we’re talking one of the largest mobilizations in recent American history.
But you’d barely know it happened.
But you’d barely know it happened.
Print Media to Mass Protests: “Please Turn to Page 18”
Here’s how newspapers across America minimized one of the largest demonstrations since Trump’s return to power.
newrepublic.com
April 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
On Saturday, April 5, it's estimated millions of Americans took to the streets for “Hands Off!” demonstrations. Even with conservative estimates, we’re talking one of the largest mobilizations in recent American history.
But you’d barely know it happened.
But you’d barely know it happened.
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April 7, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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If you like this cartoon, I can draw one for you. www.worldofmoose.com/products/ref...
If you like this cartoon, I can draw one for you. www.worldofmoose.com/products/ref...
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The message is: crowd large.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
You can stop asking where the mass opposition is. It's everywhere.
People poured out to protest not only what Trump has done—and what they fear he will do next.
www.motherjones.com
April 5, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The message is: crowd large.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
Many politicians, administrators, and business leaders, in bowing to Trump, have drawn confidence and comfort from the perceived vibe shift.
Events like this puncture that delusion.
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Crowd photos of the Hands Off protest in Champaign, IL.
Large crowd for a small city.
Large crowd for a small city.
April 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Crowd photos of the Hands Off protest in Champaign, IL.
Large crowd for a small city.
Large crowd for a small city.
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Montana's anti-trans bathroom ban is BLOCKED by the courts.
The judge finds that the ban was "motivated by animus" and that it showed no evidence that it protects safety and privacy.
The judge finds that the ban was "motivated by animus" and that it showed no evidence that it protects safety and privacy.
April 2, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Montana's anti-trans bathroom ban is BLOCKED by the courts.
The judge finds that the ban was "motivated by animus" and that it showed no evidence that it protects safety and privacy.
The judge finds that the ban was "motivated by animus" and that it showed no evidence that it protects safety and privacy.
He is literally The Doctor.
March 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
He is literally The Doctor.
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More of this, please. A LOT more of this, please.
Chatterbox Jazz Club in Indianapolis is the place to be! Be certain you stop by and support them!
chatterboxjazz.com
chatterboxjazz.com
March 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM
More of this, please. A LOT more of this, please.
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Clarification: We will accept late applications from all, not just the States!
In light of the fact that some U.S. universities are pausing admissions to their PhD programs, the Media Studies PhD Program in the Faculty of Information & Media Studies at Western University (London, Ontario) is welcoming late applications from American applicants. www.fims.uwo.ca/programs/gra...
PhD in Media Studies (PhD MS)
Western University, in vibrant London, Ontario, delivers an academic and student experience second to none.
www.fims.uwo.ca
March 11, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Clarification: We will accept late applications from all, not just the States!
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What you just said.
Many people are willing to comply with segregation as long as you don't call it segregation
a cartoon character says " stay woke " while holding a blue object
ALT: a cartoon character says " stay woke " while holding a blue object
media.tenor.com
March 3, 2025 at 2:05 PM
What you just said.
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Tesla lost enough value today that it could have fully funded USAID for a year.
February 28, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Tesla lost enough value today that it could have fully funded USAID for a year.
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We should be writing Project 2029—defining the society we want, clearly and publicly.
Let’s start today.
Let’s start today.
Announcing Project 2029
The Progressive Blueprint for a Fairer, Stronger Future.
www.thegodpodcast.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
We should be writing Project 2029—defining the society we want, clearly and publicly.
Let’s start today.
Let’s start today.
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Calling themselves #AltGov, the network has developed a visible, public-facing presence in recent weeks through Bluesky accounts.
#AltGov: the secret network of federal workers resisting Doge from the inside
www.theguardian.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Calling themselves #AltGov, the network has developed a visible, public-facing presence in recent weeks through Bluesky accounts.
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We encourage participation!
The Heritage Foundation is the group behind Project 2025 and the mass destruction of government.
The Heritage Foundation is the group behind Project 2025 and the mass destruction of government.
Oh, look, the Heritage Foundation wants to know what we think of DOGE and budget cutting!
secured.heritage.org/the-heritage...
secured.heritage.org/the-heritage...
The Heritage DOGE Survey | The Heritage Foundation
secured.heritage.org
February 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We encourage participation!
The Heritage Foundation is the group behind Project 2025 and the mass destruction of government.
The Heritage Foundation is the group behind Project 2025 and the mass destruction of government.
Fighting fascism is surprisingly catchy. Something to add to the repertoire.
"Bella Ciao" - Italian Anti-Fascist Song (Rare Version)
YouTube video by 4a4b
www.youtube.com
February 28, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Fighting fascism is surprisingly catchy. Something to add to the repertoire.
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#KnowYourRights
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February 27, 2025 at 3:32 AM
#KnowYourRights
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If you're feeling helpless, this list has things you can do beyond calling congresspeople.
This list isn't a typical one. It will send you - and many of us - out of our comfort zones. That's a necessary thing.
Other small ideas for things to do. I absolutely promise it will make you feel better than doing nothing.
February 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
If you're feeling helpless, this list has things you can do beyond calling congresspeople.
"How do you know if a cow is Jewish?" sounds like the first line of a joke.
I don’t know if Google can top this, their finest work to date
February 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
"How do you know if a cow is Jewish?" sounds like the first line of a joke.
Indigenous Olmec head crushes a Tesla, by Hidalguen sculptor Chavis Mármol
February 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Indigenous Olmec head crushes a Tesla, by Hidalguen sculptor Chavis Mármol