Bookish_took
@bookishtook.bsky.social
Farmer, occasional martial artist, above average equestrian. Fantasy, scifi, anime fan. Book lover, owner of corgis. She/her
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i made a video about the president's gutter racism against somali-americans and how a scandal became a smear became a call for de facto ethnic cleansing
Donald Trump’s racist attack on Somali Americans
YouTube video by Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie
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December 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
i made a video about the president's gutter racism against somali-americans and how a scandal became a smear became a call for de facto ethnic cleansing
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#Booksky Hey, we’re WisCon @wiscon.bsky.social’s first Vendor of the Month! Use WisCon26 on our website in November to get a discount on our books and we make a donation to WisCon! How cool is that! queenofswordspress.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
#Booksky Hey, we’re WisCon @wiscon.bsky.social’s first Vendor of the Month! Use WisCon26 on our website in November to get a discount on our books and we make a donation to WisCon! How cool is that! queenofswordspress.com
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Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
November 10, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Since the Democrats worked extra hard to hide who actually supported this, I think the No Kings/Resistance position should be to primary every Democrat unless they publicly call for Schumer's ouster this week
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
Either they go into total rebellion mode, which they won't, or the people will
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Destruction of the White House East Wing began today. Here it is in better times with better residents.
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Destruction of the White House East Wing began today. Here it is in better times with better residents.
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Private equity should not own anything people need to live. Housing, utilities, food, health care.... the sale of Minnesota Power to Blackrock hurts northern Minnesotans.
October 3, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Private equity should not own anything people need to live. Housing, utilities, food, health care.... the sale of Minnesota Power to Blackrock hurts northern Minnesotans.
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BlackRock is leading a consortium buying Minnesota Power in a private equity foray into utilities. The decision will be made tomorrow. Meanwhile, Gov. Walz's Department of Commerce flipped to supporting the deal, & emails show numerous contacts with the acquisition’s supporters. From James Baratta:
Private Equity Power Play in Minnesota
BlackRock-owned Global Infrastructure Partners and a Canadian pension giant want to buy a Minnesota-based utility. Gov. Tim Walz’s agencies have been in on pushing the deal.
prospect.org
October 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
BlackRock is leading a consortium buying Minnesota Power in a private equity foray into utilities. The decision will be made tomorrow. Meanwhile, Gov. Walz's Department of Commerce flipped to supporting the deal, & emails show numerous contacts with the acquisition’s supporters. From James Baratta:
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It's a tough choice.
September 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's a tough choice.
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Intro time! I'm L.M. Sagas, author of fun, fast-paced sci-fi that's full of heart, laughs, and humans being messy.
My debut duology, Ambit's Run, is a queer, quirky, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure with a close-knit crew of misfits out to fix the world (and maybe fix themselves in the process).
My debut duology, Ambit's Run, is a queer, quirky, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure with a close-knit crew of misfits out to fix the world (and maybe fix themselves in the process).
June 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Intro time! I'm L.M. Sagas, author of fun, fast-paced sci-fi that's full of heart, laughs, and humans being messy.
My debut duology, Ambit's Run, is a queer, quirky, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure with a close-knit crew of misfits out to fix the world (and maybe fix themselves in the process).
My debut duology, Ambit's Run, is a queer, quirky, edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure with a close-knit crew of misfits out to fix the world (and maybe fix themselves in the process).
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If you think a depression only looks like soup lines, or fascism only shows up with a tiny mustache, you’re missing it. History doesn’t repeat with costumes, it updates the wardrobe. Adjust your perception.
September 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
If you think a depression only looks like soup lines, or fascism only shows up with a tiny mustache, you’re missing it. History doesn’t repeat with costumes, it updates the wardrobe. Adjust your perception.
Senator Thune from SD (who has a tiny head and huge shoulders wth) should be held accountable for the whole RFK jr thing. Isn't he senate majority leader? As well, I'm hoping he isn't stupid and knew rfk was a crackpot.
August 29, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Senator Thune from SD (who has a tiny head and huge shoulders wth) should be held accountable for the whole RFK jr thing. Isn't he senate majority leader? As well, I'm hoping he isn't stupid and knew rfk was a crackpot.
Yes we are 4 seconds from fascism, but I've loaded my cart on steam and I'm waiting for the September sale.
August 29, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Yes we are 4 seconds from fascism, but I've loaded my cart on steam and I'm waiting for the September sale.
I'm reading The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan. Still so relevant, and beautifully written.
August 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I'm reading The Demon Haunted World by Carl Sagan. Still so relevant, and beautifully written.
I think we are past the point anyone needs to tack on the phrase "make it make sense."
August 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I think we are past the point anyone needs to tack on the phrase "make it make sense."
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I realize broad science-literacy problems cannot generally be solved just by shoving more facts at people but I really wish more people understood that the entire purpose and mechanism of a vaccine is to educate your OWN immune system, making it about the most "natural" medical intervention possible
August 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
I realize broad science-literacy problems cannot generally be solved just by shoving more facts at people but I really wish more people understood that the entire purpose and mechanism of a vaccine is to educate your OWN immune system, making it about the most "natural" medical intervention possible
She isn't wrong. However, since the last election result Sen Klobuchar's social media posts have a heavy performative feel. I think we should be demanding she be primaried.
We need to listen to parents and advocates across the country: a strong, independent Consumer Product Safety Commission helps keep our children safe, preventing injuries and deaths.
August 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
She isn't wrong. However, since the last election result Sen Klobuchar's social media posts have a heavy performative feel. I think we should be demanding she be primaried.
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Hey MN folks: The storm that's forming right now on the SD/NE border looks like it means business. If you, like me, have a tendency to let your guard down after a big storm, tonight is a really good time break the habit: www.spc.noaa.gov/products/out...
Storm Prediction Center Jul 28, 2025 2000 UTC Day 1 Convective Outlook
Severe weather, tornado, thunderstorm, fire weather,
storm report, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm watch,
mesoscale discussion, convective outlook products from the Storm
Prediction Center...
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July 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Hey MN folks: The storm that's forming right now on the SD/NE border looks like it means business. If you, like me, have a tendency to let your guard down after a big storm, tonight is a really good time break the habit: www.spc.noaa.gov/products/out...
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T Kingfisher is an excellent read. Likeable people and a pretty horrifying villain. Best book I've read so far this year.
July 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
A Sorceress Comes to Call by T Kingfisher is an excellent read. Likeable people and a pretty horrifying villain. Best book I've read so far this year.
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Americans see the “Big Beautiful Bill” for what it is — a betrayal. That’s why it is among the most unpopular bills in decades.
July 11, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Americans see the “Big Beautiful Bill” for what it is — a betrayal. That’s why it is among the most unpopular bills in decades.
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Remember tonight: reactormag.com/read-a-new-m...
Read a New Murderbot Story for Free, Right After the Season Finale - Reactor
The new novelette will be released on Reactor immediately following the final episode of Apple TV+’s Murderbot
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July 10, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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This is almost as horrific as the election result
July 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
This is almost as horrific as the election result
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When history marks the point where we lost the future to China, this will be it.
July 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
When history marks the point where we lost the future to China, this will be it.
Do I want to be part of community? Yes. Am I in any way good at community? No. Maybe an A for sincerity? Or awkward.. Always a work in progress.
June 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Do I want to be part of community? Yes. Am I in any way good at community? No. Maybe an A for sincerity? Or awkward.. Always a work in progress.
Showing pictures of a rogue president in his ready room planning an unconstitutional attack like it is a respectable thing... no words. Irresponsible journalism.
June 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Showing pictures of a rogue president in his ready room planning an unconstitutional attack like it is a respectable thing... no words. Irresponsible journalism.
The New York Post is implying this is all above board, and I've never been so pissed. My spouse only reads that paper, and he has no idea what is going on. Whoever is running it can burn in hell.
June 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The New York Post is implying this is all above board, and I've never been so pissed. My spouse only reads that paper, and he has no idea what is going on. Whoever is running it can burn in hell.