Emily H
@emilyghickey.bsky.social
Reader, lifter, soccer fan. Sr. In-House SME for Political Science at Cengage (all statements my own).
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Emily H
@emilyghickey.bsky.social
· Nov 11
also it looks like there are some new folks here? I'm Emily; I post about political science, textbooks, my cat, public schools, my very amusing kid, Somerville/Boston, and soccer for the most part.
I must say that my bsky feed right now is really reinforcing that I have made good choices in who to follow.
December 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I must say that my bsky feed right now is really reinforcing that I have made good choices in who to follow.
I've lost track of the number of times I've said this same thing in relation to this World Cup.
I wish Grant Wahl was here rn
December 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I've lost track of the number of times I've said this same thing in relation to this World Cup.
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AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH
thank you to Nancy Pelosi for announcing your retirement well before my book revisions start!
November 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
thank you to Nancy Pelosi for announcing your retirement well before my book revisions start!
The guy who won the mayor's race in my city last night? His base originated out of running the youth soccer organization in the city for a few years. SO many parents who normally would have been kinda checked out on local politics were invested and involved.
ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
November 5, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The guy who won the mayor's race in my city last night? His base originated out of running the youth soccer organization in the city for a few years. SO many parents who normally would have been kinda checked out on local politics were invested and involved.
I've gotten to work with Jessie on the AFAS School Improvement Committee and if I lived in Ward 3 (alas) I would 10000% vote for her so that the ENTIRE district can benefit from her expertise and curiosity!
I'm excited to vote for Jessie Ratey because her professional experience makes her ready to get to work for the people of Somerville on day 1. She's collected a bevy of endorsements from people who believe in her and I would urge you to vote for her on November 4th.
October 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
I've gotten to work with Jessie on the AFAS School Improvement Committee and if I lived in Ward 3 (alas) I would 10000% vote for her so that the ENTIRE district can benefit from her expertise and curiosity!
USWNT games: are fun.
October 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
USWNT games: are fun.
This is tonight! Eat food, help schools!!
Somerville folks! Tomorrow night (10/23/25)you can support students in SPS just by ordering food!! Argenziano (AFAS) night at Angelina's--code ARGENZIANO at checkout for 10% off AND 20% goes to the Argenziano PTA. Works for dine-in/takeout and online orders-https://angelinaspizzeriasomerville.com/
October 23, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is tonight! Eat food, help schools!!
Somerville folks! Tomorrow night (10/23/25)you can support students in SPS just by ordering food!! Argenziano (AFAS) night at Angelina's--code ARGENZIANO at checkout for 10% off AND 20% goes to the Argenziano PTA. Works for dine-in/takeout and online orders-https://angelinaspizzeriasomerville.com/
October 22, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Somerville folks! Tomorrow night (10/23/25)you can support students in SPS just by ordering food!! Argenziano (AFAS) night at Angelina's--code ARGENZIANO at checkout for 10% off AND 20% goes to the Argenziano PTA. Works for dine-in/takeout and online orders-https://angelinaspizzeriasomerville.com/
It has been said that nothing annoys me more than bad staff work. Today I am reminded of this tale: www.reuters.com/article/worl...
www.reuters.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It has been said that nothing annoys me more than bad staff work. Today I am reminded of this tale: www.reuters.com/article/worl...
Apparently my mom has become a soccer sicko, as she told me she woke up at 7:30 AM and was dismayed at the lack of soccer on TV this morning.
October 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Apparently my mom has become a soccer sicko, as she told me she woke up at 7:30 AM and was dismayed at the lack of soccer on TV this morning.
Stuck in a waiting room playing local news, where a segment with the chyron "Car Almost Slams Into Dunkin'" has played multiple times.
October 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Stuck in a waiting room playing local news, where a segment with the chyron "Car Almost Slams Into Dunkin'" has played multiple times.
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Any Boston Legacy fans change their mind on buying season tickets after seeing prices and open to sharing your thoughts with me for an article? DMs are open
October 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Any Boston Legacy fans change their mind on buying season tickets after seeing prices and open to sharing your thoughts with me for an article? DMs are open
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Anyone at the bottom of Summer St missing a gray tabby kitten? She's in my apartment at the moment, in a side room.
October 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Anyone at the bottom of Summer St missing a gray tabby kitten? She's in my apartment at the moment, in a side room.
I got some really good news today and it's like my body can't quite process it. (A lot of good people worked really hard for a long time and something came out better than expected under really challenging circumstances.) Hopefully going to celebrate tomorrow but right now going to hold this tight.
September 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I got some really good news today and it's like my body can't quite process it. (A lot of good people worked really hard for a long time and something came out better than expected under really challenging circumstances.) Hopefully going to celebrate tomorrow but right now going to hold this tight.
I am in upstate ny (ROC) and I need an explanation for why buffalo wings from any random place are a million times better than what I can get in Boston.
September 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I am in upstate ny (ROC) and I need an explanation for why buffalo wings from any random place are a million times better than what I can get in Boston.
Robert Redford lived up the street from my grandparents for a few years and my grandmother would have agreed with this--"he always took in his own trash cans."
I first saw Sneakers in college. The year was 1992 and I was 17. They did a special screening on campus because Lawrence Lasker was an alum. Anyway, it was the first movie I saw Robert Redford in and it was CINEMA. Best movie ever. RIP to that handsome unproblematic man.
September 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Robert Redford lived up the street from my grandparents for a few years and my grandmother would have agreed with this--"he always took in his own trash cans."
Just did this! And yes, you still get a sticker if you vote early, and they have the weird red-white-and-blue dancing creature outside city hall.
I should have sent this this morning, but if you want to vote early in Somerville's preliminary election (which is next Tuesday), you can go to City Hall Wed and Thursday.
Sept 10th 8:30-4:30
Sept 11th 8:30-7:30
This link also has info on mail in and absentee voting!
Sept 10th 8:30-4:30
Sept 11th 8:30-7:30
This link also has info on mail in and absentee voting!
Early Voting at Somerville City Hall (Preliminary Election)
Early Voting for the Preliminary Election will take place at Somerville City Hall.
www.somervillema.gov
September 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Just did this! And yes, you still get a sticker if you vote early, and they have the weird red-white-and-blue dancing creature outside city hall.
Again, the Cat Mayor race is among the few things keeping me from losing it entirely these days: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
The cat mayoral race: meet 11 runners and riders in the US’s most furious – and furriest – election
It has been the talk of Somerville, Massachusetts this summer, with the winner announced later today. Will it be the candidate who promises free kibble or the one who speaks gnomically of ‘CRIME’?
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Again, the Cat Mayor race is among the few things keeping me from losing it entirely these days: www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
My kid is 11(!) now but I feel this in my BONES. Still pals with some daycare buds. I remember my kid twisting out of my arms at ~5mos to try and get to his provider. Also did a happy dance when he went to public pre-k at 4.
In my personal newsletter: Why I love daycare and refuse to feel guilty about it. open.substack.com/pub/amandali...
Why I love daycare
And refuse to feel guilty about it
open.substack.com
August 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
My kid is 11(!) now but I feel this in my BONES. Still pals with some daycare buds. I remember my kid twisting out of my arms at ~5mos to try and get to his provider. Also did a happy dance when he went to public pre-k at 4.
There was an all-time, top-tier Dunkin where my parents used to live. 20+ years ago they were putting the sugar in the bottom of the iced coffee cup, adding a little hot coffee to dissolve it, and THEN finishing the cup. Legendary.
dunkin is a high floor fast food option but a good dunkin is as good of a fast food option as there is
August 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There was an all-time, top-tier Dunkin where my parents used to live. 20+ years ago they were putting the sugar in the bottom of the iced coffee cup, adding a little hot coffee to dissolve it, and THEN finishing the cup. Legendary.
this is the politics keeping me from losing it altogether. my city may drive me up the DINGDANG WALLS sometimes, but every now and again we truly come together to celebrate what matters (cats).
there’s an election for Cat Mayor currently happening in Somerville, Mass. and every cat deserves to win
August 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
this is the politics keeping me from losing it altogether. my city may drive me up the DINGDANG WALLS sometimes, but every now and again we truly come together to celebrate what matters (cats).
Women’s sports update: you want a seat at the good sports bar for women’s euro finals? You gotta get there ~30 min before kickoff, minimum.
July 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Women’s sports update: you want a seat at the good sports bar for women’s euro finals? You gotta get there ~30 min before kickoff, minimum.