KJ Grow
@kjgrow.bsky.social
Book publisher in Maine at Islandport Press. Pro- democracy, diversity, journalism, humanism, truth, awakening, green spaces, third spaces, indie publishing & bookselling, libraries, literature, localism, public good, greater good, empathy & kindness.
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enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
September 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
enshittification | noun | when a digital platform is made worse for users, in order to increase profits
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Right now, living one’s best life in this fascist hellscape seems like a fruitless fight and a losing battle, but it is actually the bleeding, beating heart of the war we’re in.
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Living Your Best Life in a Dystopian Nightmare
As the song goes, “Summer’s here and the time is right for dancin’ in the street.”
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May 29, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Right now, living one’s best life in this fascist hellscape seems like a fruitless fight and a losing battle, but it is actually the bleeding, beating heart of the war we’re in.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/living-you...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/living-you...
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May 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Monthly reminder: Many people have a book in them, but it takes a special kind of freak to leave the Land of Laziness, cross the Plains of Procrastination and Insecurity Mountain, find the Blade of No One Made You Do This, and use it to cut your chest open and yank that book out.
May 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Monthly reminder: Many people have a book in them, but it takes a special kind of freak to leave the Land of Laziness, cross the Plains of Procrastination and Insecurity Mountain, find the Blade of No One Made You Do This, and use it to cut your chest open and yank that book out.
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If you don't want to see this horrible garbage happen in every future high-stakes election, make sure it demonstrably fails in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race by helping elect Susan Crawford
March 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
If you don't want to see this horrible garbage happen in every future high-stakes election, make sure it demonstrably fails in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race by helping elect Susan Crawford
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I'm Shenna Bellows, and I've fought for the people of Maine my entire life, from the campaign for marriage equality to the ACLU to the office of Secretary of State.
Today, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be the next Governor of Maine! bellowsformaine.com
Today, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be the next Governor of Maine! bellowsformaine.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I'm Shenna Bellows, and I've fought for the people of Maine my entire life, from the campaign for marriage equality to the ACLU to the office of Secretary of State.
Today, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be the next Governor of Maine! bellowsformaine.com
Today, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be the next Governor of Maine! bellowsformaine.com
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Trumpers hauled down the American flag in a public park in Rockland, #Maine yesterday, took it away to an unknown fate, and replaced it with a “Trump Train” flag. This is what they pledge allegiance to.
We put the American flag back.
www.midcoastvillager.com/news/u-s-fla...
#MEPolitics
We put the American flag back.
www.midcoastvillager.com/news/u-s-fla...
#MEPolitics
U.S. Flag Stolen From Rockland Memorial; Replaced with 'Trump Train'
The United States flag which was stolen was city property, and a replacement could cost as much as $1,000 or more.
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March 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Trumpers hauled down the American flag in a public park in Rockland, #Maine yesterday, took it away to an unknown fate, and replaced it with a “Trump Train” flag. This is what they pledge allegiance to.
We put the American flag back.
www.midcoastvillager.com/news/u-s-fla...
#MEPolitics
We put the American flag back.
www.midcoastvillager.com/news/u-s-fla...
#MEPolitics
So many of our local businesses will feel the impact of this.
“.. Canadian tourists make up about 30-40% of the revenue for many businesses in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. .. The owner of the Point of View Inn tells CNN .. he’s had so many cancellations that his business may not survive.” 🇨🇦
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Canadians to Maine: No Thanks! | CNN
Canadian tourists make up about 30-40% of the revenue for many businesses in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. This year, many are choosing to skip their regular getaway, given President Trump’s antagonistic ...
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March 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
So many of our local businesses will feel the impact of this.
Colorado! Making me proud.
We expected 2,000 people out in GOP-held Greeley, Colorado.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
11,000 people showed up.
Something special is happening, folks. Now is the time to organize in every dimension possible and get to work.
Overflow crowd for Bernie/AOC rally in Greeley, CO — the small one today, big one is in Denver later
March 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Colorado! Making me proud.
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I still don't think it's been adequately acknowledged how much this could impact the U.S. economy
March 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I still don't think it's been adequately acknowledged how much this could impact the U.S. economy
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Can’t emphasize this enough: if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the debased assault on our country, the antidote is connecting with other people in the flesh who are feeling the same way. There are millions of us.
March 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Can’t emphasize this enough: if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the debased assault on our country, the antidote is connecting with other people in the flesh who are feeling the same way. There are millions of us.
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The USDA has reversed its funding freeze at the University of Maine
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March 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
The USDA has reversed its funding freeze at the University of Maine
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/03/12/p...
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From a poetry collection by Mary Oliver, where after a hundred poems showcasing gentle observations on nature and animals, she hits you with this
March 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
From a poetry collection by Mary Oliver, where after a hundred poems showcasing gentle observations on nature and animals, she hits you with this
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Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
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Five Failures in the Oval Office (video)
America hurt itself badly today.
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February 28, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Here I react to the shameful encounter between American leaders and media and the Ukrainian president. No doubt there were more, but I saw five failures on our side: of hospitality, decency, democracy, strategy, and independence. Please watch and share.
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
snyder.substack.com/p/five-failu...
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Democracies stand with Ukraine.
March 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Democracies stand with Ukraine.
There’s not a lot giving me hope these days, but I am hopeful for the future of Maine. I see more people civically engaged and stepping up and am grateful for our elected representatives actively voicing resistance (Mills, King, Pingree)
Sen. Collins: join us on the right side of history.
#dirigo
Sen. Collins: join us on the right side of history.
#dirigo
Angus King tells Senate colleagues, ‘We’ve got to wake up.’
Angus King tells Senate colleagues, ‘We’ve got to wake up.’
In a speech on the Senate floor, King says America faces a 'constitutional crisis' and challenges Republicans to take a stand rather than rely on the courts to stop constitutional overreach, calling t...
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February 24, 2025 at 10:32 AM
There’s not a lot giving me hope these days, but I am hopeful for the future of Maine. I see more people civically engaged and stepping up and am grateful for our elected representatives actively voicing resistance (Mills, King, Pingree)
Sen. Collins: join us on the right side of history.
#dirigo
Sen. Collins: join us on the right side of history.
#dirigo
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Teachers teach. We need a leaderful movement, and there are leaders all around us.
February 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Teachers teach. We need a leaderful movement, and there are leaders all around us.
You need to read this.
Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” He goes on to ask if we suffered childhood trauma and concludes by suggesting we are suffering from “generational trauma.” This is my response. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/my-o...
My Open Letter to Elon Musk
From Marc | Elon Musk recently posted on his site that another lawyer and I are “undermining civilization.” This is my response.
www.democracydocket.com
February 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
You need to read this.
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Hey, I am really proud of you. Thank you for calling your reps. Thank you for caring for your dog. Thank you for picking up your neighbors kids. Thank you for donating to your local nonprofit. Thank you for making good art.
Thank you for staying.
Thank you for staying.
February 22, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Hey, I am really proud of you. Thank you for calling your reps. Thank you for caring for your dog. Thank you for picking up your neighbors kids. Thank you for donating to your local nonprofit. Thank you for making good art.
Thank you for staying.
Thank you for staying.
Maine, stand up!
Thank you Janet Mills!
Thank you Janet Mills!
Gov. Mills: I’ll comply with the state and federal laws
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
Trump: We are the federal law. You better do it because you’re not going to get any federal funds.
Gov Mills: See you in court
February 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Maine, stand up!
Thank you Janet Mills!
Thank you Janet Mills!
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So Elon Musk and his followers are openly attacking people with disabilities now?
This makes my blood boil.
Absolutely disgusting display from the unelected Billionaire in Chief.
This makes my blood boil.
Absolutely disgusting display from the unelected Billionaire in Chief.
After Maine native testifies before Congress, Elon Musk targets his disability
Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette said he's not surprised by online trolls highlighting his blindness instead of focusing on what he said about eliminating waste and fraud in government.
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February 19, 2025 at 9:37 PM
So Elon Musk and his followers are openly attacking people with disabilities now?
This makes my blood boil.
Absolutely disgusting display from the unelected Billionaire in Chief.
This makes my blood boil.
Absolutely disgusting display from the unelected Billionaire in Chief.
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Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @chenjerai.bsky.social, @keeanga.bsky.social, & @astra.bsky.social for an emergency town hall on resisting the shock & awe politics of the far right & their billionaire enthusiasts
Monday, February 17 at 5:00 pm ET
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Monday, February 17 at 5:00 pm ET
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February 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @chenjerai.bsky.social, @keeanga.bsky.social, & @astra.bsky.social for an emergency town hall on resisting the shock & awe politics of the far right & their billionaire enthusiasts
Monday, February 17 at 5:00 pm ET
RSVP to attend: www.tickettailor.com/events/hayma...
Monday, February 17 at 5:00 pm ET
RSVP to attend: www.tickettailor.com/events/hayma...