Shooti
@bambooshooti.bsky.social
Writer. Lifelong Democrat. Devil's Advocate. My spirit animal is the shrew. Unofficial historian of the Resistance. People call me Shooti.
Postscript: What has happened to the Party of Lincoln? Where along the way did they lose that dedication, that resolve? When did they turn their backs on democracy? Did the soldiers on that long-ago battlefield truly die in vain?
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Postscript: What has happened to the Party of Lincoln? Where along the way did they lose that dedication, that resolve? When did they turn their backs on democracy? Did the soldiers on that long-ago battlefield truly die in vain?
Lincoln concluded that the American people must be “dedicated to the great task” left unfinished by the soldiers and resolve “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” /end
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Lincoln concluded that the American people must be “dedicated to the great task” left unfinished by the soldiers and resolve “that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom — and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” /end
Everett spoke for two hours before Lincoln took the podium. Lincoln’s address lasted only a couple of minutes. It reflected a belief he had not expressed to the public before, that the Civil War wasn’t just about preserving the Union but about fighting for democracy and freedom for all. /4
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Everett spoke for two hours before Lincoln took the podium. Lincoln’s address lasted only a couple of minutes. It reflected a belief he had not expressed to the public before, that the Civil War wasn’t just about preserving the Union but about fighting for democracy and freedom for all. /4
An attorney named David Willis bought 17 acres of land to turn into a cemetery for the more than 7,000 soldiers who had been killed in the battle. Edward Everett, a famous orator, was asked to speak at the dedication, and Lincoln was invited to make “a few appropriate remarks.” /3
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
An attorney named David Willis bought 17 acres of land to turn into a cemetery for the more than 7,000 soldiers who had been killed in the battle. Edward Everett, a famous orator, was asked to speak at the dedication, and Lincoln was invited to make “a few appropriate remarks.” /3
The American public had grown weary of the Civil War and its carnage. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers were killed, injured, captured or missing in the Battle of Gettysburg alone. The battle was a turning point in the war, marking the beginning of the Confederate army’s ultimate decline. /2
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The American public had grown weary of the Civil War and its carnage. Between 46,000 and 51,000 soldiers were killed, injured, captured or missing in the Battle of Gettysburg alone. The battle was a turning point in the war, marking the beginning of the Confederate army’s ultimate decline. /2
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Today in history, 1863: Lincoln delivers a 272-word address at the dedication of a military cemetery in Gettysburg, Penn. It became one of the greatest speeches in U.S. history, expressing Lincoln’s conviction that the Civil War was a struggle for a “new birth of freedom.” /1
Today in history, 1863: Lincoln delivers a 272-word address at the dedication of a military cemetery in Gettysburg, Penn. It became one of the greatest speeches in U.S. history, expressing Lincoln’s conviction that the Civil War was a struggle for a “new birth of freedom.” /1
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 AM
#ResistanceRoots
Today in history, 1863: Lincoln delivers a 272-word address at the dedication of a military cemetery in Gettysburg, Penn. It became one of the greatest speeches in U.S. history, expressing Lincoln’s conviction that the Civil War was a struggle for a “new birth of freedom.” /1
Today in history, 1863: Lincoln delivers a 272-word address at the dedication of a military cemetery in Gettysburg, Penn. It became one of the greatest speeches in U.S. history, expressing Lincoln’s conviction that the Civil War was a struggle for a “new birth of freedom.” /1
I like State Representative James Talarico's tag line: "It's time to start flipping the tables."
He's running for U.S. Senate to end corruption in government, protect our rights and hard-earned benefits, and win back power for everyday Texans.
Elect James Talarico
U.S. Senate, Texas
He's running for U.S. Senate to end corruption in government, protect our rights and hard-earned benefits, and win back power for everyday Texans.
Elect James Talarico
U.S. Senate, Texas
November 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I like State Representative James Talarico's tag line: "It's time to start flipping the tables."
He's running for U.S. Senate to end corruption in government, protect our rights and hard-earned benefits, and win back power for everyday Texans.
Elect James Talarico
U.S. Senate, Texas
He's running for U.S. Senate to end corruption in government, protect our rights and hard-earned benefits, and win back power for everyday Texans.
Elect James Talarico
U.S. Senate, Texas
Mankiller broke down social and economic barriers, serving as a role model for Native Americans and women and encouraging future generations to challenge the status quo. She dedicated her life to the Cherokee people and their rights, leaving a legacy of visionary, principled leadership. /end
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Mankiller broke down social and economic barriers, serving as a role model for Native Americans and women and encouraging future generations to challenge the status quo. She dedicated her life to the Cherokee people and their rights, leaving a legacy of visionary, principled leadership. /end
Mankiller became a national icon and received numerous honors for her work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton in 1998. In 2022, she was one of the first women honored by appearing on a U.S. quarter as part of the American Women Quarters Program. /5
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Mankiller became a national icon and received numerous honors for her work, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Bill Clinton in 1998. In 2022, she was one of the first women honored by appearing on a U.S. quarter as part of the American Women Quarters Program. /5
Under Mankiller’s leadership, the Cherokee Nation’s tribal membership and revenues nearly doubled. She established various tribally owned businesses to generate revenue streams for the Nation. She also established agreements with the federal government that promoted tribal self-determination. /4
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Under Mankiller’s leadership, the Cherokee Nation’s tribal membership and revenues nearly doubled. She established various tribally owned businesses to generate revenue streams for the Nation. She also established agreements with the federal government that promoted tribal self-determination. /4
Mankiller’s administration revitalized the Cherokee Nation through community-oriented, self-help programs that focused on improving access to healthcare, education and housing. Projects included building new health clinics, expanding Head Start and establishing a drug abuse prevention center. /3
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Mankiller’s administration revitalized the Cherokee Nation through community-oriented, self-help programs that focused on improving access to healthcare, education and housing. Projects included building new health clinics, expanding Head Start and establishing a drug abuse prevention center. /3
Mankiller became deputy chief in 1983 and was elevated to principal chief in December 1985 when Chief Ross Swimmer resigned. She was elected to the post in 1987 and reelected by a landslide in 1991. Her 10-year tenure is celebrated for her leadership and advocacy for Native American rights. /2
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Mankiller became deputy chief in 1983 and was elevated to principal chief in December 1985 when Chief Ross Swimmer resigned. She was elected to the post in 1987 and reelected by a landslide in 1991. Her 10-year tenure is celebrated for her leadership and advocacy for Native American rights. /2
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Wilma Mankiller was born on this day in 1945 in Tahlequah, Okla. A Native American activist, social worker and community developer, Mankiller made history as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the second-largest Indian nation in the U.S. /1
Wilma Mankiller was born on this day in 1945 in Tahlequah, Okla. A Native American activist, social worker and community developer, Mankiller made history as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the second-largest Indian nation in the U.S. /1
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 AM
#ResistanceRoots
Wilma Mankiller was born on this day in 1945 in Tahlequah, Okla. A Native American activist, social worker and community developer, Mankiller made history as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the second-largest Indian nation in the U.S. /1
Wilma Mankiller was born on this day in 1945 in Tahlequah, Okla. A Native American activist, social worker and community developer, Mankiller made history as the first woman elected to serve as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the second-largest Indian nation in the U.S. /1
Thurman was an outspoken critic of institutional Christianity and sought to reclaim the message of Jesus as a figure of liberation for the oppressed. His philosophy endures as a moral anchor for those seeking social justice grounded in principles of love, dignity and radical nonviolence. /end
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thurman was an outspoken critic of institutional Christianity and sought to reclaim the message of Jesus as a figure of liberation for the oppressed. His philosophy endures as a moral anchor for those seeking social justice grounded in principles of love, dignity and radical nonviolence. /end
Thurman wrote more than 20 books on theology, religion and philosophy. Often described as a Christian mystic, Thurman emphasized personal, inward spiritual experience and a “divine common ground” shared by all people, which he believed transcended the social barriers of race, class and creed. /6
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Thurman wrote more than 20 books on theology, religion and philosophy. Often described as a Christian mystic, Thurman emphasized personal, inward spiritual experience and a “divine common ground” shared by all people, which he believed transcended the social barriers of race, class and creed. /6
MLK was deeply influenced by Thurman’s book Jesus and the Disinherited (1949), which explores what the religion of Jesus has to say to those “with their backs against the wall” in a society of oppression. MLK was known to carry a copy of the book in his pocket during the Montgomery bus boycott. /5
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
MLK was deeply influenced by Thurman’s book Jesus and the Disinherited (1949), which explores what the religion of Jesus has to say to those “with their backs against the wall” in a society of oppression. MLK was known to carry a copy of the book in his pocket during the Montgomery bus boycott. /5
In 1953, Thurman became the first African American to serve as dean of Boston University’s Marsh Chapel, a position he held until 1965. There, he met MLK, who was a doctoral student. Both men were steeped in the Black Baptist tradition and believed that spirituality was linked to social justice. /4
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
In 1953, Thurman became the first African American to serve as dean of Boston University’s Marsh Chapel, a position he held until 1965. There, he met MLK, who was a doctoral student. Both men were steeped in the Black Baptist tradition and believed that spirituality was linked to social justice. /4
In 1944, frustrated by the near-universal segregation of public worship, Thurman and Dr. Alfred Fisk co-founded and served as co-pastors of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco. It was the first major interracial, interdenominational and intercultural church in the U.S. /3
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
In 1944, frustrated by the near-universal segregation of public worship, Thurman and Dr. Alfred Fisk co-founded and served as co-pastors of the Church for the Fellowship of All Peoples in San Francisco. It was the first major interracial, interdenominational and intercultural church in the U.S. /3
In 1936, Thurman led an African American delegation on a “Pilgrimage of Friendship” to India, where he met with Mahatma Gandhi. Their discussions on the potential for nonviolent resistance in the American freedom struggle further solidified his views on nonviolent social change. /2
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
In 1936, Thurman led an African American delegation on a “Pilgrimage of Friendship” to India, where he met with Mahatma Gandhi. Their discussions on the potential for nonviolent resistance in the American freedom struggle further solidified his views on nonviolent social change. /2
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Howard Thurman was born on this day in 1899 in Daytona Beach, Fla. A prominent African American theologian and mystic, Thurman profoundly influenced the philosophy of nonviolent resistance. He served as a mentor and spiritual advisor to MLK and other civil rights activists. /1
Howard Thurman was born on this day in 1899 in Daytona Beach, Fla. A prominent African American theologian and mystic, Thurman profoundly influenced the philosophy of nonviolent resistance. He served as a mentor and spiritual advisor to MLK and other civil rights activists. /1
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#ResistanceRoots
Howard Thurman was born on this day in 1899 in Daytona Beach, Fla. A prominent African American theologian and mystic, Thurman profoundly influenced the philosophy of nonviolent resistance. He served as a mentor and spiritual advisor to MLK and other civil rights activists. /1
Howard Thurman was born on this day in 1899 in Daytona Beach, Fla. A prominent African American theologian and mystic, Thurman profoundly influenced the philosophy of nonviolent resistance. He served as a mentor and spiritual advisor to MLK and other civil rights activists. /1
Haley Stevens has served Michigan's 11th Congressional District for almost seven years, and is ready to move to the U.S. Senate. She vows to fight to lower costs, protect the hard-earned benefits of everyday Michiganders and stand up to the Trump agenda.
Elect Haley Stevens
U.S. Senate, Michigan
Elect Haley Stevens
U.S. Senate, Michigan
November 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Haley Stevens has served Michigan's 11th Congressional District for almost seven years, and is ready to move to the U.S. Senate. She vows to fight to lower costs, protect the hard-earned benefits of everyday Michiganders and stand up to the Trump agenda.
Elect Haley Stevens
U.S. Senate, Michigan
Elect Haley Stevens
U.S. Senate, Michigan
Abbott pioneered the use of data collection and analysis and an evidence-based approach to social work. She used social investigations to lobby for and shape social welfare legislation. Her work influenced modern social services and helped to change public understanding of social problems. /end
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Abbott pioneered the use of data collection and analysis and an evidence-based approach to social work. She used social investigations to lobby for and shape social welfare legislation. Her work influenced modern social services and helped to change public understanding of social problems. /end
From 1922 to 1934, Abbott served as U.S. representative to the League of Nations’ advisory committees on child welfare and the trafficking of women. As a member of FDR’s Council on Economic Security, she helped draft the Aid to Dependent Children program of the Social Security Act of 1935. /6
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 AM
From 1922 to 1934, Abbott served as U.S. representative to the League of Nations’ advisory committees on child welfare and the trafficking of women. As a member of FDR’s Council on Economic Security, she helped draft the Aid to Dependent Children program of the Social Security Act of 1935. /6
In 1922, the Supreme Court declared the Child Labor Tax Law of 1919 unconstitutional, spurring Abbott to campaign for a constitutional amendment banning child labor. The amendment was submitted to the states for ratification, but ultimately failed to be approved by enough states. /5
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 AM
In 1922, the Supreme Court declared the Child Labor Tax Law of 1919 unconstitutional, spurring Abbott to campaign for a constitutional amendment banning child labor. The amendment was submitted to the states for ratification, but ultimately failed to be approved by enough states. /5
Abbott was appointed director of the U.S. Children’s Bureau in 1921, making her the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government. She served in that role until 1934, overseeing the implementation of the Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Act, the first federally funded social welfare program. /4
November 18, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Abbott was appointed director of the U.S. Children’s Bureau in 1921, making her the highest-ranking woman in the U.S. government. She served in that role until 1934, overseeing the implementation of the Sheppard-Towner Maternity and Infancy Act, the first federally funded social welfare program. /4