Julie Segal Walters
@j-s-dub.bsky.social
Children's book writer, civic action and community engagement consultant. Not so secret food geek. Author of THIS IS NOT A NORMAL ANIMAL BOOK (Simon and Schuster). She/her.
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With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
🚨🚨 NEW: House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Final House vote is 218-214, with TWO Rs voting no (Massie & Fitzpatrick).
Senate passed it 51-50.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
House passes sprawling domestic policy bill, sending it to Trump's desk
The Republican package would slash taxes, boost spending on immigration and the military, and impose steep cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and clean energy funding.
www.nbcnews.com
July 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
With this vote, Congress makes ICE the highest-funded federal law enforcement agency in history, with more money per year at its disposal over the next four years than the budgets of the FBI, DEA, ATF, US Marshals, and Bureau of Prisons combined.
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“and every June you’ll have to spend a day rapidly reloading the page to see how many of your rights have expired” -the Founders probably
June 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
“and every June you’ll have to spend a day rapidly reloading the page to see how many of your rights have expired” -the Founders probably
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We’ve never been so close to discovering life beyond Earth. Our generation could be the one that finds it—provided two essential ingredients exist. First, that there’s life out there. Second, that we’re willing to look.
Let's look.
Let's look.
It’s Not Too Late to Save NASA’s Imperiled Search for Alien Life, but the Clock Is Ticking
NASA’s astrobiology ambitions are at risk of collapsing under the White House’s proposed budget. But your voice can make a difference
www.scientificamerican.com
May 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
We’ve never been so close to discovering life beyond Earth. Our generation could be the one that finds it—provided two essential ingredients exist. First, that there’s life out there. Second, that we’re willing to look.
Let's look.
Let's look.
All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten.
Opinion | The children's book that explains the Trump White House
Even a kindergartner can see what’s wrong with caving to Trump.
www.msnbc.com
May 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten.
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An exodus of intellectual talent has already begun. If it continues, it will surely tank America's leadership in research and innovation.
We must reverse course ASAP by restoring funding streams and providing a welcoming and safe environment for all.
We must reverse course ASAP by restoring funding streams and providing a welcoming and safe environment for all.
As Trump attacks higher education, some students avoid U.S. colleges
The U.S. may no longer be the top destination for the best and brightest students in the world amid visa revocations, student detentions and research cuts
www.washingtonpost.com
May 3, 2025 at 12:37 PM
An exodus of intellectual talent has already begun. If it continues, it will surely tank America's leadership in research and innovation.
We must reverse course ASAP by restoring funding streams and providing a welcoming and safe environment for all.
We must reverse course ASAP by restoring funding streams and providing a welcoming and safe environment for all.
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This Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day, friends. 👇
April 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
This Saturday is Indie Bookstore Day, friends. 👇
The House has passed this bill before. Let that sink in.
Are you a woman who changed your name when you got married?
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
Congress is considering a bill that could make it much harder for you to vote.
Call your rep—this is not a drill. indivisible.org/resource/cal...
April 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The House has passed this bill before. Let that sink in.
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"Which means, in the aggregate, that we somehow walk around carrying two conflicting beliefs: that American democracy is both too big to fail, and also that American democracy is too intricate to fight for."
The Only Way to Slow Down the Trump-Musk Coup
It’s hard to think of anything less sexy and less made-for-TV than an attorney charging into a courthouse to seek a temporary injunction.
slate.com
February 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
"Which means, in the aggregate, that we somehow walk around carrying two conflicting beliefs: that American democracy is both too big to fail, and also that American democracy is too intricate to fight for."
Amazing news! Congratulations, @ruthbehar.bsky.social!
January 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Amazing news! Congratulations, @ruthbehar.bsky.social!
From my heart and a wall in Thomas, WV to you. Wishing you so much good in 2025!
January 1, 2025 at 3:09 PM
From my heart and a wall in Thomas, WV to you. Wishing you so much good in 2025!
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For those who sometimes need a lighter feed that is free of politics, mean-snark, or depressing news/info, feel free to following my #Uplift feed:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
bsky.app/profile/debb...
December 19, 2024 at 3:55 PM
For those who sometimes need a lighter feed that is free of politics, mean-snark, or depressing news/info, feel free to following my #Uplift feed:
bsky.app/profile/debb...
bsky.app/profile/debb...
Meet the 4th grade author of 4 children's books. (He wrote his first in kindergarten!) thezebra.org/2024/11/05/n...
Nine-Year-Old Rocco Writes Books About the White House
By Margaret A. Hudak Alexandria, VA - Rocco Smirne is a nine-year-old 4th-grade FCPS student passionate about presidential history. Rocco was born and
thezebra.org
November 21, 2024 at 4:14 PM
Meet the 4th grade author of 4 children's books. (He wrote his first in kindergarten!) thezebra.org/2024/11/05/n...
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Thanks to @scalzi.com for permission to add his excellent comment re: bots/trolls & Bluesky to my "Tips On How To Curate What You See (and Don't See)" resource:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
#BlueSkyTips
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
#BlueSkyTips
c. Control What You Do (& Don't) See - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
This is NOT an official Bluesky resource!Be aware that this is a living vault, very much a work-in-progress. It is NOT meant to be a 100% accurate and finished resource. Please note that these tips a…
publish.obsidian.md
November 20, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Thanks to @scalzi.com for permission to add his excellent comment re: bots/trolls & Bluesky to my "Tips On How To Curate What You See (and Don't See)" resource:
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
#BlueSkyTips
publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/bl...
#BlueSkyTips
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I’m listening to an NPR story about Bluesky right now and boy, it sounds pretty idyllic here! 💙🩵🤍
November 20, 2024 at 12:16 PM
I’m listening to an NPR story about Bluesky right now and boy, it sounds pretty idyllic here! 💙🩵🤍
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Aw....thank you, Kate! I've listed you and your #KidLit spreadsheet in my "Quick ways to find others in the KidLit Community" publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/fo...
For KidLit Community - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Obsidian Publish
For KidLit Community - Debbie Ridpath Ohi - Powered by Obsidian Publish.
publish.obsidian.md
November 17, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Aw....thank you, Kate! I've listed you and your #KidLit spreadsheet in my "Quick ways to find others in the KidLit Community" publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/fo...
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Also - if you're part of the #kidlit community, you'll also want to pop over to @debbieohi.com's profile for more Starter Packs and her newbie's guide to Bluesky!
November 17, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Also - if you're part of the #kidlit community, you'll also want to pop over to @debbieohi.com's profile for more Starter Packs and her newbie's guide to Bluesky!
First thing I did when I joined Bluesky? Followed @taralazar.bsky.social and @debbieohi.com. Exactly the same thing I did when I first joined that other place 10 years ago! #kidlit
November 18, 2024 at 8:52 PM
First thing I did when I joined Bluesky? Followed @taralazar.bsky.social and @debbieohi.com. Exactly the same thing I did when I first joined that other place 10 years ago! #kidlit
Left the artist formerly known as Twitter ages ago, but just replacing it with new social media now. See you here periodically, friends!
November 15, 2024 at 4:16 PM
Left the artist formerly known as Twitter ages ago, but just replacing it with new social media now. See you here periodically, friends!