Frank Paynter
@fpaynter.bsky.social
Opinionator and avocational low brass guy. Quaker. Lives in San Diego County, CA. Joined Blue Sky on 11/12/2024.
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This series examines how ordinary people worked to make the principles the founders articulated in the Declaration of Independence the law of the land. It explains how Americans, over the course of only thirteen years, came to embrace the right to govern themselves.
This series examines how ordinary people worked to make the principles the founders articulated in the Declaration of Independence the law of the land. It explains how Americans, over the course of only thirteen years, came to embrace the right to govern themselves.
Journey to American Democracy | Ten Steps to Revolution - YouTube
Journey to American Democracy examines how ordinary people worked to make the principles the founders articulated in the Declaration of Independence the law ...
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June 8, 2025 at 6:03 AM
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This series examines how ordinary people worked to make the principles the founders articulated in the Declaration of Independence the law of the land. It explains how Americans, over the course of only thirteen years, came to embrace the right to govern themselves.
This series examines how ordinary people worked to make the principles the founders articulated in the Declaration of Independence the law of the land. It explains how Americans, over the course of only thirteen years, came to embrace the right to govern themselves.
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"Careless People," by Sarah Wynn-Williams -- read the review by Cory Doctorow and then buy the book. Zuckerberg is trying to suppress promotion of "Careless People." When you've read it you'll understand why!
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Pluralistic: Sarah Wynn-Williams’s ‘Careless People’ (23 Apr 2025) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
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May 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
"Careless People," by Sarah Wynn-Williams -- read the review by Cory Doctorow and then buy the book. Zuckerberg is trying to suppress promotion of "Careless People." When you've read it you'll understand why!
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April 14, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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A reader (@paulobro.bsky.social) points out that crowds don't gather to watch a building being constructed, whose stages are slow and steady and undramatic.
But thousands might assemble to see its demolition.
It's a great way of understanding how Trump commands the world's attention.
But thousands might assemble to see its demolition.
It's a great way of understanding how Trump commands the world's attention.
April 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A reader (@paulobro.bsky.social) points out that crowds don't gather to watch a building being constructed, whose stages are slow and steady and undramatic.
But thousands might assemble to see its demolition.
It's a great way of understanding how Trump commands the world's attention.
But thousands might assemble to see its demolition.
It's a great way of understanding how Trump commands the world's attention.
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We oppose reckless funding cuts and restrictions that imperil the research enterprise of our universities, hospitals, and laboratories, which contribute enormously to our prosperity, health, and national security. . .
We oppose reckless funding cuts and restrictions that imperil the research enterprise of our universities, hospitals, and laboratories, which contribute enormously to our prosperity, health, and national security. . .
A Statement from the Board of Directors - April 2025
A statement from the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences, approved April 2025.
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April 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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We oppose reckless funding cuts and restrictions that imperil the research enterprise of our universities, hospitals, and laboratories, which contribute enormously to our prosperity, health, and national security. . .
We oppose reckless funding cuts and restrictions that imperil the research enterprise of our universities, hospitals, and laboratories, which contribute enormously to our prosperity, health, and national security. . .
One step too far . . .
April 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
One step too far . . .
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NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
March 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
NEW: Senator Marshall (R-KS) RUNS AWAY, fleeing his own town hall after being asked about DOGE firing Veterans. MAKE HIM GO VIRAL.
Emmy collapsed from exhaustion from the rigors of her last adventure.
#NotMightyManfredTheWonderDog
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March 5, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Emmy collapsed from exhaustion from the rigors of her last adventure.
#NotMightyManfredTheWonderDog
#NotMightyManfredTheWonderDog
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US Embassy #London
March 5 2025
Please repost to get this message out regarding Emergency Demo
If you can attend please do so.
#BlueStormComin1 💙🌪️
March 5 2025
Please repost to get this message out regarding Emergency Demo
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#BlueStormComin1 💙🌪️
March 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
US Embassy #London
March 5 2025
Please repost to get this message out regarding Emergency Demo
If you can attend please do so.
#BlueStormComin1 💙🌪️
March 5 2025
Please repost to get this message out regarding Emergency Demo
If you can attend please do so.
#BlueStormComin1 💙🌪️
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Just say No and STOP
February 20, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Just say No and STOP
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“At Fort Campbell Schools,
…teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity.”
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…teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity.”
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Books mentioning slavery, civil rights removed from shelves at Fort Campbell schools - ClarksvilleNow.com
At an elementary school at Fort Campbell, home of the 101st Airborne Division, librarians are hard at work scrubbing the shelves for books that contain references to slavery, the civil rights movement...
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February 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
“At Fort Campbell Schools,
…teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity.”
clarksvillenow.com/local/books-...
…teachers had to remove all bulletin boards that reference Black History Month and Black leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman and Rosa Parks, according to a source speaking to Clarksville Now on condition of anonymity.”
clarksvillenow.com/local/books-...
Here's some background on Carter G. Woodson and the origins of Black History Month.
#DEI
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Carter G. Woodson
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, distinguished Black author, editor, publisher, and historian, recognized for his role in establishing Black History Month.
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February 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Here's some background on Carter G. Woodson and the origins of Black History Month.
#DEI
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#DEI
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PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING THIS PETITION:
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As part of its pledge to conduct mass deportations, the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy...
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As part of its pledge to conduct mass deportations, the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy...
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Sensitive Locations, Sacred Spaces
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February 18, 2025 at 6:17 PM
PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING THIS PETITION:
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As part of its pledge to conduct mass deportations, the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy...
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www.sensitive-locations.com
As part of its pledge to conduct mass deportations, the Trump administration rescinded a longstanding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy...
(CONTINUES AT THE LINK)
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A COMPLETE & UTTER IMBECILE!! 🤨
February 17, 2025 at 5:24 AM
A COMPLETE & UTTER IMBECILE!! 🤨
Tom Robbins has left us at 92 years old. There are a few of his works that I haven't read, including "B is for Beer" (a children's story) and "Tibetan Peach Pie."
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Bestselling novelist Tom Robbins dies at 92
Robbins dazzled readers with the whimsy and imagination in his books, including Jitterbug Perfume, Skinny Legs and All and Even Cowgirls Get the Blues.
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February 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Tom Robbins has left us at 92 years old. There are a few of his works that I haven't read, including "B is for Beer" (a children's story) and "Tibetan Peach Pie."
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