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Isa Leshko ❌👑
@isaleshko.bsky.social
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Artist, writer & the author of Allowed to Grow Old: Portraits of Elderly Rescued Farm Animals.

Ⓥ🏳️‍🌈 She/her
https://linktr.ee/isaleshko
https://www.isaleshko.com/

Banner: framed photos of farmed animals on gallery wall.
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Close-up of Jabba the Hutt’s sleepy face from The Return of the Jedi.
November 7, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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Hi, @tramforcongress.bsky.social somehow ended up on the MAGA list. She is *NOT* MAGA. She just launched her campaign for MA-6’s Congressional seat and being on this list will hurt her campaign. Please remove her as soon as you can. Thanks!

www.tramforcongress.com

cc: @teamtram.bsky.social
Screenshot showing that @tramforcongress.bsky.social is on the “MAGA” list I have blocked.
October 23, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Other government departments are here as well. Sharing for folks interested in Blocking all.
Screenshot of federal government Bluesky accounts: HHSofficial.bsky.social Deptofinterior.bsky.social Homelandgov.bsky.social Us-dot.bsky.social Commerce-gov.social
October 17, 2025 at 10:56 PM
isaleshko.bsky.social
Bonus action: leave a comment on the LinkedIn page of Spotify’s CEO, Daniel Ek:

www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ek...
Screenshot of text of a comment by Isa Leshko that reads: I became a subscriber when you first offered paid accounts. I just cancelled my Duo Premium account because you are running advertisements for DHS/ICE on Spotify. Shame on you for profiting from Trump’s secret police that is committing human rights violations and terrifying our communities. I hope that you will cease running these ads and donate any money you’ve made from them to the ACLU, the National Immigration Law Center or United We Dream. Stop enabling fascism in this country. https://consequence.net/2025/10/spotify-ice-recruitment-ads-dhs-boycotts/
October 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
isaleshko.bsky.social
I also have a hunch that Coates might characterize their relationship differently.
“Ta-Nehisi Coates is a writer I admire — somebody I have a genuine friendship with. In the days after Kirk’s murder, he published a piece”
September 29, 2025 at 3:17 AM
isaleshko.bsky.social
Right next to Higgins is a cozy (and expensive) cat bed. He chooses to lie in the free cardboard box.
A photo of a floofy cat sitting in a cardboard box. Next to him is an empty large plush cat bed.
September 28, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Also bad is that most of the MA Congressional Reps voted to honor this white supremacist.

The ONLY two who voted no were @pressley.house.gov and @moulton.house.gov.

See vote here:
www.congress.gov/votes/house/...
Table displaying the Massachusetts Representatives on House Roll Call Vote 282 Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Keating, William R. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea McGovern, James P. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Moulton, Seth [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Nay Neal, Richard E. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Nay Trahan, Lori [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea
September 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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I was confused by reports that it was a unanimous vote in the Senate. That explains why I could not find a roll call vote for it.

I wonder if Moulton's vote does in fact indicate that he will be challenging Markey for his Senate seat, as was speculated earlier this week in the MA Playbook.
Screenshot of text that reads: EYES EMOJI — Rep. Seth Moulton was spotted with a film crew in Salem earlier this month amid speculation about a challenge to Sen. Ed Markey in next year’s Senate race. A spokesperson for Moulton didn’t respond to a request for comment. The sole permit filed with the city for the weekend Moulton was spotted shows filming took place at a private residence on Chestnut Street, which is where Moulton listed his address as recently as the 2024 election. Robert Caudy, who was listed as the contact on the permit, didn’t respond to an email last week. Caudy’s website says producers with his company, Scriptworks, “develop a variety of projects within the media landscape,” including political media.
September 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Most of the MA Congressional delegation voted for resolutions honoring Kirk in their chambers, including Warren & Markey yesterday. Absolutely shameful.

The ONLY two who voted no were @pressley.house.gov and @moulton.house.gov.

Moulton issued this statement:
moulton.house.gov/news/press-r...
Table displaying the Massachusetts Representatives on House Roll Call Vote 282 Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Keating, William R. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea McGovern, James P. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Moulton, Seth [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Nay Neal, Richard E. [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Nay Trahan, Lori [D-MA] Democratic Massachusetts Yea
September 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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My lap currently. 💜💜💜
Three cats sitting together on their human’s lap covered by a gray blanket. On the left is a long haired white and brown cat. In the middle is a short-haired orange cat. On the right is a short-haired brown tabby.
September 16, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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Hey, @washingtonpost.com, I unsubscribed when you refused to endorse Harris last year.

I only had resubscribed to support a handful of writers whose voices & investigative reporting I closely followed, and @karenattiah.bsky.social was at the top of my list.

With her gone, I’m gone too. 👋🏻
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September 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Btw, do you know what’s up with the State House website? Links to bills aren’t working and neither is the bill search function.
Screenshot of the 404 Error page for the MA Statehouse website that reads, “Oh My COD! An error has occurred. Click here to return to the homepage.”
September 13, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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As the right wing blames the left for heated political rhetoric, just a reminder that Trump shared this FOUR days ago.
Screenshot of a Truth Social post from Trump that reads: ‘I love the smell of deportations in the morning…’ Chicago about to find out why it’s called the Department of WAR 🚁🚁🚁” It is accompanied by an AI generated image of Trump looking like the main character from Apocalypse Now with helicopters flying in the background. There is white script transposed on top of the image that reads “Chinocalypse Now”
September 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
isaleshko.bsky.social
I added the following statement to my letter.
As an American visual artist, I am deeply disturbed by the recent effort to censor Amy Sherald’s work for her (now cancelled) exhibition. As a taxpayer I expect you to protect the free expression of American artists and also to ensure the lived experiences of BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ American are represented in Smithsonian exhibitions and collections.
August 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
isaleshko.bsky.social
It’s reassuring that Healey has taken steps to ensure our health commissioner can set school vaccine requirements that will be covered by state funds.

But legislation is needed to protect insurance coverage for essential vaccines independent of CDC guidelines.

cc: @progressivemass.bsky.social
Screenshot of text from the article that reads: “Governor Maura Healey introduced language in two supplemental budget bills this summer to give the state’s health commissioner more authority to set vaccine requirements for schools and ensure a state fund can continue to cover the cost of children’s vaccines.”
August 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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There is uncertainty whether insurance companies will cover essential vaccines that our CDC no longer recommends (e.g., COVID vaccines in children 6-23 months old & pregnant women).

PA will be introducing legislation to ensure coverage for vaccines recommended by professional medical societies.
Screenshot from article that reads: “And Rhode Island this year passed a law that grants pharmacists permission to administer COVID vaccines to children without federal approvals. Pennsylvania legislators expect to introduce a bill that would protect private insurance coverage for vaccines recommended by professional medical societies. One of that bill’s sponsors, state Representative Arvind Venkat, a Pittsburgh Democrat, emphasized such legislation isn’t a vaccine mandate but protects access to preventative measures grounded in science.”
August 24, 2025 at 10:35 PM
isaleshko.bsky.social
✊🏻💪🏻

H/T @antener.bsky.social
Graphic with a sub (or hoagie) and text underneath that reads, “Come and Take It.”
August 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Spotted on Cabot Street in Beverly today. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
A photo of a sidewalk that has a skateboard propped next to a street light stand. On the skateboard is the text ‘Fuck ICE’
August 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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Email update from organizers of today’s action in Burlington.
Dear fellow supporters of immigrants, Thank you to all who were able to Bear Witness @ ICE in Burlington today. We stood more than 450 strong in peaceful solidarity to show support for immigrants and their rights, and to express shame at ICE. At the beginning we heard from one of our co-organizers, Jared, who spoke of the cruel and unconstitutional actions of our government, and shared the sworn testimony of a woman who was arrested inside a Boston courthouse and imprisoned at Burlington: “At Burlington, there were no beds. I had to sleep on the floor with just an aluminum (mylar) blanket. There was a toilet in the little cell that I was in, but no door, it was out in the open… The room was so small that [we] could not lay down at the same time. Two of us could lay down and the third had to sit up, leaning against the toilet, so that we could all fit… The small cell had no windows that looked outside. The wall that faced the hallway was glass. It was like being in a fishbowl. I had no idea what time of day it was because there were no clocks in that cell or in the larger cell where they moved me. I felt like I was being tortured.” We also heard from several brave volunteers from Fuerza Waltham, who shared heartbreaking testimonials from immigrants and family members describing abductions by ICE and the cruel aftermath. We're grateful for their willingness to have their stories shared with us, and for the work of Fuerza volunteers to protect their community. A special thanks to those who served as marshals; to those who brought water; to the incredible singing prior to the march; to Tina & Jay for collecting food/household goods, and those who brought items to donate. We will continue bearing witness to support immigrants, and we hope to stand peacefully alongside you on future Wednesdays. Take care, Bearing Witness @ ICE Organizing Committee
August 7, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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Higgins hopes you will have a better day tomorrow.
White long haired cat with black and brown markings and a pink nose sleeping on his side looking adorable.
August 2, 2025 at 4:43 AM
isaleshko.bsky.social
Today’s haul from the library.
💪🏻✊🏻

#LFG
Pile of books on a black metal table. Titles (from top to bottom) are: How we win : a guide to nonviolent direct action campaigning by George Lakey. Let this radicalize you : organizing and the revolution of reciprocal care by Kelly Hayes. Crip kinship : the disability justice & art activism of Sins Invalid by Shayda Kafai Successful community leadership : a skills guide for volunteers and professionals by John E. Tropman Community organizing : fanning the flame of democracy by David S. Walls. Stir it up : lessons in community organizing and advocacy by Rinku Sen. People, power, change : organizing for democratic renewal by Marshall Ganz. Progressive community organizing : reflective practice in a globalizing world by Loretta Pyles.
August 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Join North Shore Labor Council & Solidarity Rising on the @teamsters.bsky.social Local 25 picket line TOMORROW noon at
277 Newbury St. Peabody, MA.

Organizers recommend parking in the nearby Costco parking lot.
Digital flyer with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Logo and a photo of a group of people standing together with fists up in the air. The people are all wearing “On Strike” signs. The accompanying text reads: “Join the Picket Line for Teamsters 25 Join the North Shore Labor Council and Teamsters 25 at noon on Friday, July 18th at 277 Newbury Street Peabody, MA to show your support!”
July 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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Listen to national organizers discuss their intentions for today’s #GoodTroubleLivesOn actions. Bring these intentions with you when you attend your local events.

Find events near you here and make some #GoodTrouble today:
goodtroubleliveson.org
July 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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I SO needed to read this article about the insidious forms of gaslighting disabled people experience. #2 was particularly relevant to what I’ve been experiencing.

www.forbes.com/sites/andrew...

#DisabilitySky #Gaslighting #microaggressions #DisabilityAdvocacy
Screenshot of text that reads: “Ableist offenses aren't intentional Disabled people hear a variation on this theme all the time – “He didn’t mean anything by it!” They are constantly reminded that awkward, outdated, or inappropriate comments aren’t intentional. And other forms of disability discrimination are likewise mostly unintentional. It's wrong for disabled people to assume evil motives to every instance of ableism. And it's important for disabled people to be patient and understanding, to give people the benefit of the doubt and educate them. Or, so the conventional reasoning goes on how disabled people should respond to ableism. When someone calls a disabled person "handicapped," it's probably because they aren't up to date on the newer terminology. If they say "special needs" or "differently abled," it might be cringey, but it's well-intended. And failures in accessibility and accommodations are about practicality and scarce resources. It's not about deliberately excluding disabled people.” Screenshot of text that reads: “Again, there is some truth to this idea. Disability terminology and etiquette standards do change a lot, and a lot of people say awkward things to disabled people, honestly thinking they’re using the right terminology. There really are almost always practical and financial constraints on accommodations and accessibility. Failure to meet modern standards of access and accommodation aren't always about intentional hostility towards disabled people. But urging disabled people to always be forgiving and diplomatic in these matters can also be a form of subtle but powerful gaslighting. Telling disabled people that it's unkind or even abusive to criticize others for treating them badly is classic victim blaming. Persuading disabled people to regard accommodation and accessibility as rare acts of charity to be grateful for makes them feel even more dependent, powerless, and demanding. Implying that assertive disabled advocates are unreasonable and counterproductive weakens and discredits both self-advocacy that’s necessary for individual survival, and organized disability activism for social progress.” Screenshot of text that reads: “And that is often the underlying purpose of this flavor of disability gaslighting. It’s meant to discourage disabled people from complaining about ableism. It encourages them instead to be sweet, comforting, unobtrusive, and yielding. It places responsibility on disabled people themselves to make life easier for non-disabled friends, family, co-workers, and service providers. At the same time, this form of gaslighting also takes the pressure off businesses, organizations, and government to ensure equal access and opportunity for disabled people.” Screenshot of text that reads: “Making disabled people feel guilty and wrong for feeling angry about ableism and other injustices makes everyone else’s life a little easier. Maybe that’s one of the reasons why the idea of benign, unintentional ableism remains so popular.”
July 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
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The President of the United States is now threatening to revoke the citizenship of people who speak out against him.

We are entering very dangerous territory.
A screenshot of a post from Trump that reads: “Because of the fact that Rosie O’Donnell is not in the best interests of our Great Country, I am giving serious consideration to taking away her Citizenship. She is a Threat to Humanity, and should remain in the wonderful Country of Ireland, if they want her. GOD BLESS AMERICA!”
July 12, 2025 at 4:50 PM