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apreviouslife.bsky.social
@apreviouslife.bsky.social
Book collector/writer/insomniac
I don’t know if or when I will fly again. This is insane.
Things are fine.
November 9, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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History has taught us that this is precisely when Donald Trump is most dangerous — and when Republicans turn to voter suppression, election subversion and worse. With the 2026 midterm elections less than a year away, Trump is already plotting his next moves.

Here’s what we all need to prepare for.
What Comes Next After the 2025 Elections
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Three Sisters Swamp, near Ivanhoe NC. Absolutely perfect fall day on the water.
November 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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This is the food distribution line at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas 11/7/25. This is what Trump doesn't want you to see.
November 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
This is pure evil.
November 6, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Work for Mayor Mamdani!
We’re hiring!

Our new resume portal is live, and we’re looking for top talent in NYC to help build this administration and deliver on our affordability agenda.

Could that be you? Apply using the link below.
transition2025.com/apply
November 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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A new film, “The American Southwest,” narrated by activist and model Quannah Chasinghorse, takes viewers on a journey down the Colorado River to explore its diversity and fragility.
Film traces Colorado River’s 1,450-mile journey from Denver to Tijuana - ICT
‘The American Southwest,’ narrated by activist and model Quannah Chasinghorse, explores the river’s wildlife, cultural history and uncertain future
ictnews.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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We're teaming up with Highlights to give away 75 copies of BRAINPLAY SUPER HARD CHRISTMAS PUZZLES to lucky Little Free Library stewards and fans in the U.S.! This Christmas activity book for kids is perfect for puzzling pros looking for new challenges. https://lflib.org/books
November 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Perfection
November 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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If you’re getting in the spirit with family and friends this Halloween or making some last-minute purchases, buy union-made! ✊🎃
October 31, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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For those of you who want to watch the lectures or the podcast for “America at 250,” they’re here:

m.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
October 28, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Let this sink in…

“At least one expert now predicting this could trigger greatest hunger catastrophe in the U.S. since the Great Depression.”

📌 The Dept of Agriculture posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid won’t go out on November 1.
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
GoFundMe to help Jack and his daughter. So angry that he and other dedicated workers are in this desperate situation.
PAYCHECK $0.00

A single dad holding back tears on national TV because his federal paycheck can’t cover food and rent, while Trump’s building a $350 million ballroom at the White House.

Is America great yet?
October 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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This is a DC area food bank that has helped laid off and unpaid government workers. They need help. If you have a few bucks to spare consider this charity. www.capitalareafoodbank.org?utm_referrer...
Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank
The Capital Area Food serves the entire Washington, DC, metropolitan region, providing meals to thousands of people a day while also addressing the root causes of hunger.
www.capitalareafoodbank.org
October 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Update: This position is now full-time with a higher salary than earlier advertised.The Mississippi Free Press is hiring a full-time Executive Assistant for CEO Donna Ladd. Immediate hire.

For more information visit buff.ly/GnGlFWw.
October 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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“The earth has reached its first catastrophic tipping point linked to greenhouse gas emissions, with warm water coral reefs now facing a long-term decline and risking the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, according to a new report.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’
Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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In 2004, Parisian police were conducting a training exercise in the french catacombs and found, after moving past a desk and a tape playing audio of snarling dogs, a fully functional movie theater and bar. When they returned 3 days later, the equipment was gone, with a note: “Do not try to find us.”
October 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Goniatite fossils packed throughout this piece of shale. The shells of these ancient relatives of Squid and Octopus must have littered the sea floor that covered this part of the earths surface over 300 million years ago.
County Clare, Ireland
October 8, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...
October 6, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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$200k to hang out with dogs. amazing

IG gabriel.desanti, barkandburn
October 4, 2025 at 1:47 AM
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In just 33 years, the Shanghai Metro went from not existing to becoming twice the size of the NYC subway system, while NYC only added a few miles of track and 5 new stations.

In my latest Substack (linked below), I talk about how we can build a lot of subways quickly in the USA

(Urbanrail.net)
October 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Number of new homes needed to return affordability to 1990s levels:

3-4 million.

(via Goldman) $XHB
@birdyword.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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George Hardy, Tuskegee Airman Who Fought in Three Wars, Dies at 100 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/u...
George Hardy, Tuskegee Airman Who Fought in Three Wars, Dies at 100
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. Riding in a car with the windows down and the music turned up
2. Walking through crunchy fall leaves
3. Watching movies you loved when you were younger but had forgotten
4. Hot buttered bread
5. Unexpectedly coming across live music
Battle doomscrolling by posting 5 small pleasures in life:

1. Cold side of a pillow
2. Autumn in New York City, sweater-weather temperature
3. Crocs (the shoe, not the reptile)
4. Finding stuff after thinking you lost it
5. Cats
October 1, 2025 at 11:15 PM