Holly Pollock
@hollypollock.bsky.social
Teacher, bookworm, music lover. Perpetual optimist, but that’s getting tough🦋 Lifelong Democrat, union member, Philly burbs
🚫No DM’s, no crypto , it will get you blocked 🚫
🚫No DM’s, no crypto , it will get you blocked 🚫
Vaccine titer for measles is positive! Hooray for the measles vaccine as far back as 1966!
March 4, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Vaccine titer for measles is positive! Hooray for the measles vaccine as far back as 1966!
Can I please have a half hour of piece without the cheetoh doing something stupid? It’s not much to ask
March 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Can I please have a half hour of piece without the cheetoh doing something stupid? It’s not much to ask
As a former union leader who has negotiated three contracts over 15 years, people don’t immediately go from nothing to big actions. It takes a series of smaller actions to build up to big ones. That is what yesterday’s boycott was.
March 1, 2025 at 6:44 PM
As a former union leader who has negotiated three contracts over 15 years, people don’t immediately go from nothing to big actions. It takes a series of smaller actions to build up to big ones. That is what yesterday’s boycott was.
I’m starting to think that being the CEO of a large company is not all that time consuming.
February 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I’m starting to think that being the CEO of a large company is not all that time consuming.
Just ordered a pack of 50 N95’s for no particular reason
February 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Just ordered a pack of 50 N95’s for no particular reason
People of PA, contact the state AG. He’s a Trumper but he needs to do his job to protect our data from Musk!
February 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
People of PA, contact the state AG. He’s a Trumper but he needs to do his job to protect our data from Musk!
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When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
February 2, 2025 at 5:33 PM
When I was a Hill staffer in 2009, a Dem trifecta was trying to pass universal healthcare. In response, Senate GOP released a memo detailing all of the tactics they in the minority could use to delay the effort as much as possible. I'm recirculating that 2009 GOP memo here. Take inspiration from it.
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“Do not go gentle into that good night…Rage, rage against the dying of the light” -Dylan Thomas
February 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
“Do not go gentle into that good night…Rage, rage against the dying of the light” -Dylan Thomas
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it is very telling of these guys’ conception of how power works that they see issuing a flurry of executive orders as evidence of presidential strength and vigor and not a sign that the president is too weak to pursue a serious legislative agenda
Real "Dear Leader" type shit here
May he be struck down by a bolt of lightning for this blasphemy
May he be struck down by a bolt of lightning for this blasphemy
January 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
it is very telling of these guys’ conception of how power works that they see issuing a flurry of executive orders as evidence of presidential strength and vigor and not a sign that the president is too weak to pursue a serious legislative agenda
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Y'all don't know where to start to save Democracy and Decency? Start here. Small steps turn into big steps.
The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy. My advice, take the first step, start with something small and see what works for you. Here are ten things all of us can do. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/10-t...
Ten Things We Can All Do to Protect Democracy
From Marc | The most common question I receive is how everyday citizens can help in the fight for democracy.
www.democracydocket.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Y'all don't know where to start to save Democracy and Decency? Start here. Small steps turn into big steps.
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🚨 🚨 🚨 HOMEWORK 🚨 🚨 🚨
The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is DEIAtruth@opm.gov.
Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.
The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is DEIAtruth@opm.gov.
Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.
January 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
🚨 🚨 🚨 HOMEWORK 🚨 🚨 🚨
The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is DEIAtruth@opm.gov.
Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.
The email address for federal workers to inform on their colleagues is DEIAtruth@opm.gov.
Would be a real shame if folks flooded that inbox, rendering it useless.
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Good morning. I thought this appropriate today, on so many levels.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?"
- Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?"
- Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Good morning. I thought this appropriate today, on so many levels.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?"
- Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is: what are you doing for others?"
- Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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🇺🇸 In the days of Carrie Underwoods, be a Woodie Guthrie.
January 18, 2025 at 9:19 AM
🇺🇸 In the days of Carrie Underwoods, be a Woodie Guthrie.
No DM’s means no DM’s. What about this is unclear? And why is it only men that think it doesn’t apply to them? Instead of blocking maybe I should tag and publicly shame them.
January 16, 2025 at 1:46 PM
No DM’s means no DM’s. What about this is unclear? And why is it only men that think it doesn’t apply to them? Instead of blocking maybe I should tag and publicly shame them.
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Contrary to common beliefs, we find that misinformation isn’t universal or a general condition of our media ecosystem.
Instead, it's specifically associated with radical-right populist parties that spread misinformation as a political strategy. 5/
Instead, it's specifically associated with radical-right populist parties that spread misinformation as a political strategy. 5/
January 14, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Contrary to common beliefs, we find that misinformation isn’t universal or a general condition of our media ecosystem.
Instead, it's specifically associated with radical-right populist parties that spread misinformation as a political strategy. 5/
Instead, it's specifically associated with radical-right populist parties that spread misinformation as a political strategy. 5/
Ok action of the day: called Fetterman and McCormick to tell them Hegsdeth is unqualified. And I’ll do it again tomorrow. What action are you taking this week?
January 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Ok action of the day: called Fetterman and McCormick to tell them Hegsdeth is unqualified. And I’ll do it again tomorrow. What action are you taking this week?
Hmm. Why are randos blocking me?
January 15, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Hmm. Why are randos blocking me?
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January 13, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Welcome to The Contrarian, a new media outlet not owned by anybody
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
You won’t find cozy alliances, half-measures, or false equivalences here. We bend the knee to no one, vigorously challenge unchecked authority and champion transparency and accountability
Join our venture at contrarian.substack.com
Posting as a reminder that giving up is capitulation
January 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Posting as a reminder that giving up is capitulation
I only follow back if you have something in your bio or a post that tells me who you are. People, put something in there please
January 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I only follow back if you have something in your bio or a post that tells me who you are. People, put something in there please
Went to Costco yesterday, it was packed. Not sure that boycott is working out so well. Thank you Costco for standing up for what’s right. It pays off.
January 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Went to Costco yesterday, it was packed. Not sure that boycott is working out so well. Thank you Costco for standing up for what’s right. It pays off.
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When people alienate everyone in their personal lives by mistreating them, they find a welcoming community on the far right.
Thus the far right becomes the last refuge of cruel, insecure people.
Once they're welcomed in, people start imbibing the really hard ideologies, like outright naziism. 4/
Thus the far right becomes the last refuge of cruel, insecure people.
Once they're welcomed in, people start imbibing the really hard ideologies, like outright naziism. 4/
January 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
When people alienate everyone in their personal lives by mistreating them, they find a welcoming community on the far right.
Thus the far right becomes the last refuge of cruel, insecure people.
Once they're welcomed in, people start imbibing the really hard ideologies, like outright naziism. 4/
Thus the far right becomes the last refuge of cruel, insecure people.
Once they're welcomed in, people start imbibing the really hard ideologies, like outright naziism. 4/