BethFishReads
@bethfishreads.bsky.social
Retired freelance copyeditor & journalist. Enjoying reading, cooking, knitting, making bobbin lace, and adventuring. She/her
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I was sent this by a Georgian this morning. 2025 premiums vs 2026 premiums for someone making $65k a year.
Republicans in Washington did this.
This is what I'm fighting to stop. This is what’s at stake in this shutdown fight.
Republicans in Washington did this.
This is what I'm fighting to stop. This is what’s at stake in this shutdown fight.
October 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I was sent this by a Georgian this morning. 2025 premiums vs 2026 premiums for someone making $65k a year.
Republicans in Washington did this.
This is what I'm fighting to stop. This is what’s at stake in this shutdown fight.
Republicans in Washington did this.
This is what I'm fighting to stop. This is what’s at stake in this shutdown fight.
First 5-star read of the month: Red Dog Farm by Nathaniel Ian Miller -- perfect for those of us who love character-driven novels. Recommended on audio! More thoughts in link. 📚 Thanks to @hachetteaudio.bsky.social
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
BethFishReads's review of Red Dog Farm
5/5: A character-driven novel set in contemporary Iceland about a young man's personal journey during a pivotal year. Orri leaves university during his first year in Reykjavik to help his father work...
www.goodreads.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
First 5-star read of the month: Red Dog Farm by Nathaniel Ian Miller -- perfect for those of us who love character-driven novels. Recommended on audio! More thoughts in link. 📚 Thanks to @hachetteaudio.bsky.social
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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There’s a lot going on right now — and our leaders are here to help you fight back. Join @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social this afternoon for their weekly discussion. RSVP now and submit your questions (or you can ask during the conversation): indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
March 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
There’s a lot going on right now — and our leaders are here to help you fight back. Join @leahgreenberg.bsky.social and @ezralevin.bsky.social this afternoon for their weekly discussion. RSVP now and submit your questions (or you can ask during the conversation): indivisible.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Pls consider joining in the card campaign. I posted a link yesterday. Here’s a different link. cc4democracy.com
Card Campaign for Democracy
Saving Democracy one card at a time. We provide downloadable digital files of cards written about the facts of most concern to most Americans—an objective and factual way to share with and educate vot...
cc4democracy.com
March 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Pls consider joining in the card campaign. I posted a link yesterday. Here’s a different link. cc4democracy.com
Don’t let the word FOR fool you. Read the linked post and join in. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Postcards for Trump
Please spread Lyn’s idea Lyn Kirshenbaum 1h · On March 15th, many people will mail Donald Trump a postcard that publicly expresses our opposition to him. And we, in vast numbers, from all corners of t...
www.dailykos.com
March 7, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Don’t let the word FOR fool you. Read the linked post and join in. www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
Thanks to WPSU radio for covering local groups advocating for democracy radio.wpsu.org/2025-03-05/c...
Community members share worries about Trump administration at State College town hall
Community members from Centre County and beyond packed the community room Tuesday in Schlow Centre Region Library to share concerns and questions regarding the Trump administration.
radio.wpsu.org
March 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Thanks to WPSU radio for covering local groups advocating for democracy radio.wpsu.org/2025-03-05/c...
The arts are early targets as fascism rises. Art Museum of the Americas has caved:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘I was in shock’: DC gallery pulls exhibits of Black and LGBTQ+ artists amid Trump DEI crackdown
Art Museum of the Americas’ abrupt cancellation after anti-diversity order is ‘how fascism unfolds’, curator says
www.theguardian.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The arts are early targets as fascism rises. Art Museum of the Americas has caved:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Adults who were vaccinated for measles between 1963 & 1968 should check their vaccination history... During that time, a version of vaccine that used an inactivated form of the virus was available that was found to not be as effective & was ultimately withdrawn. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-to...
What to Know About Measles and Vaccines | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Experts worry that misinformation and falling vaccination rates could cause measles outbreaks to become more common in the U.S.
publichealth.jhu.edu
March 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Adults who were vaccinated for measles between 1963 & 1968 should check their vaccination history... During that time, a version of vaccine that used an inactivated form of the virus was available that was found to not be as effective & was ultimately withdrawn. publichealth.jhu.edu/2025/what-to...
Hello day 2 of migraine ... looks like a knitting day for me.
February 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Hello day 2 of migraine ... looks like a knitting day for me.
Did you know that @simonteen.bsky.social offers free ebooks every month? The link will take you to the page that lists "every book that you can read for free on simonteen.com in February 2025." 📚 #reading
simonteen.com/2025/02/01/e...
simonteen.com/2025/02/01/e...
February 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Did you know that @simonteen.bsky.social offers free ebooks every month? The link will take you to the page that lists "every book that you can read for free on simonteen.com in February 2025." 📚 #reading
simonteen.com/2025/02/01/e...
simonteen.com/2025/02/01/e...
Go Chiefs!! My favorite team all my life — even Super Bowl 1! Yes I’m old enough to have seen (& remember) every Super Bowl. Interesting evening, seeing as Mr BFR grew up in the Philly area. #superbowlXIL 🏈🏈
February 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Go Chiefs!! My favorite team all my life — even Super Bowl 1! Yes I’m old enough to have seen (& remember) every Super Bowl. Interesting evening, seeing as Mr BFR grew up in the Philly area. #superbowlXIL 🏈🏈
While writing to your federal senators and congresspeople, don't forget to write to your governor and state representatives to see what they can do to protect their citizens from the cruel and inhumane shutdown of Medicaid.
January 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
While writing to your federal senators and congresspeople, don't forget to write to your governor and state representatives to see what they can do to protect their citizens from the cruel and inhumane shutdown of Medicaid.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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I don’t have a definitive source on this yet but it looks like NSF review panels have been canceled.
Sixty-some years ago, Eisenhower transformed higher education because he viewed a science education gap as the single greatest threat to national security.
This is absolutely an act of sabotage.
Sixty-some years ago, Eisenhower transformed higher education because he viewed a science education gap as the single greatest threat to national security.
This is absolutely an act of sabotage.
January 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I don’t have a definitive source on this yet but it looks like NSF review panels have been canceled.
Sixty-some years ago, Eisenhower transformed higher education because he viewed a science education gap as the single greatest threat to national security.
This is absolutely an act of sabotage.
Sixty-some years ago, Eisenhower transformed higher education because he viewed a science education gap as the single greatest threat to national security.
This is absolutely an act of sabotage.
You can go directly to the public health agency of Canada, the UK Health Security Agency, the EU CDC, the Australian Centre for Disease Control, and the WHO's main page. It may take work, but (so far) we can still monitor health issues in other countries. 2/2
January 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
You can go directly to the public health agency of Canada, the UK Health Security Agency, the EU CDC, the Australian Centre for Disease Control, and the WHO's main page. It may take work, but (so far) we can still monitor health issues in other countries. 2/2
US citizens wanting up-to-date, accurate health info now that US public health officials have been ordered to stop working w/ WHO: check out the health organizations listed in next post 1/2
January 27, 2025 at 8:31 PM
US citizens wanting up-to-date, accurate health info now that US public health officials have been ordered to stop working w/ WHO: check out the health organizations listed in next post 1/2
My latest finished project: Stormseeker socks fresh off the needles. Yarn is Soft Rose sock yarn in colorway Urban Garden from Ruby and Roses yarn. #knitting 🧶🧦
January 26, 2025 at 7:28 PM
My latest finished project: Stormseeker socks fresh off the needles. Yarn is Soft Rose sock yarn in colorway Urban Garden from Ruby and Roses yarn. #knitting 🧶🧦
Day 2 advocating for democracy. Current US administration shut down White House Spanish-language page & social media (via @apnews.com ). Write your sentators & congress ppl, urging them to fight against this. It's cruel & inhumane to w/hold vital info from those who are living in fear. #democracy
January 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Day 2 advocating for democracy. Current US administration shut down White House Spanish-language page & social media (via @apnews.com ). Write your sentators & congress ppl, urging them to fight against this. It's cruel & inhumane to w/hold vital info from those who are living in fear. #democracy
All good wishes to @mtaeckens.bsky.social on his new ventures. So exciting. Lucky authors to have him as their agent. News from @shelf-awareness.com #books #publishing
January 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
All good wishes to @mtaeckens.bsky.social on his new ventures. So exciting. Lucky authors to have him as their agent. News from @shelf-awareness.com #books #publishing
It took 6 tries this month to finally read a book that fully captured my attention. Atmospheric writing + great narration = my happy place. #audiobooks 📚🎧 thanks to @prhaudio.bsky.social
January 18, 2025 at 9:06 PM
It took 6 tries this month to finally read a book that fully captured my attention. Atmospheric writing + great narration = my happy place. #audiobooks 📚🎧 thanks to @prhaudio.bsky.social
Spent part of my December knitting this fun doodle scarf. I’ll have notes, tips, and more info on my Ravelry page in the next few days. #knitting 🧶
January 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Spent part of my December knitting this fun doodle scarf. I’ll have notes, tips, and more info on my Ravelry page in the next few days. #knitting 🧶