Mary the Insufficiently Grateful Lesbian
@lilbrownbat.bsky.social
Lesbian, activist, tech worker, aikidoka, writer
Pronouns she/her
Located in Massachusetts
I manage projects and plan to take over the world for the good of humanity
I write sf/f, political essays, occasionally something about martial arts
Pronouns she/her
Located in Massachusetts
I manage projects and plan to take over the world for the good of humanity
I write sf/f, political essays, occasionally something about martial arts
"Which brings me to Donald Trump.
"In MA we will show a better way." 400 million state investment in research, DPH directive to make vaccines available, anti-hunger strike force, shield law to protect trans people/women getting reproductive care.
"What states do now matters more than ever."
"In MA we will show a better way." 400 million state investment in research, DPH directive to make vaccines available, anti-hunger strike force, shield law to protect trans people/women getting reproductive care.
"What states do now matters more than ever."
September 13, 2025 at 5:23 PM
"Which brings me to Donald Trump.
"In MA we will show a better way." 400 million state investment in research, DPH directive to make vaccines available, anti-hunger strike force, shield law to protect trans people/women getting reproductive care.
"What states do now matters more than ever."
"In MA we will show a better way." 400 million state investment in research, DPH directive to make vaccines available, anti-hunger strike force, shield law to protect trans people/women getting reproductive care.
"What states do now matters more than ever."
Maura Healey!
"The National Guard was born here in Massachusetts - and that Guard is under MY command!"
"The National Guard was born here in Massachusetts - and that Guard is under MY command!"
September 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Maura Healey!
"The National Guard was born here in Massachusetts - and that Guard is under MY command!"
"The National Guard was born here in Massachusetts - and that Guard is under MY command!"
Kim Driscoll, lieutenant governor, following up on a promo commercial touting how we're the best state (we are). Giving props to Maura. Talking about the mess inherited with the T. Student opportunity act 100% funded. Affordable homes act, eliminated rental broker fees.
September 13, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Kim Driscoll, lieutenant governor, following up on a promo commercial touting how we're the best state (we are). Giving props to Maura. Talking about the mess inherited with the T. Student opportunity act 100% funded. Affordable homes act, eliminated rental broker fees.
"We cannot be complicit in Gaza."
"We can't just have a moment, we need a movement. When they roll back our rights, we roll up our sleeves. Ask every person: will you stand up for democracy?"
"This is the time, this is the place, we are the people!"
"We can't just have a moment, we need a movement. When they roll back our rights, we roll up our sleeves. Ask every person: will you stand up for democracy?"
"This is the time, this is the place, we are the people!"
September 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"We cannot be complicit in Gaza."
"We can't just have a moment, we need a movement. When they roll back our rights, we roll up our sleeves. Ask every person: will you stand up for democracy?"
"This is the time, this is the place, we are the people!"
"We can't just have a moment, we need a movement. When they roll back our rights, we roll up our sleeves. Ask every person: will you stand up for democracy?"
"This is the time, this is the place, we are the people!"
"Boston will NOT be occupied by federal troops!"
"Trump tariffs are Trump taxes. It's Robin Hood in reverse, and the only jobs DT has created are jobs hiding the Epstein files!"
"We are the party of the Green New Deal because we are the party of the people."
"Trump tariffs are Trump taxes. It's Robin Hood in reverse, and the only jobs DT has created are jobs hiding the Epstein files!"
"We are the party of the Green New Deal because we are the party of the people."
September 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
"Boston will NOT be occupied by federal troops!"
"Trump tariffs are Trump taxes. It's Robin Hood in reverse, and the only jobs DT has created are jobs hiding the Epstein files!"
"We are the party of the Green New Deal because we are the party of the people."
"Trump tariffs are Trump taxes. It's Robin Hood in reverse, and the only jobs DT has created are jobs hiding the Epstein files!"
"We are the party of the Green New Deal because we are the party of the people."
Markey calling out Trump regime corruption and profiteering. "Too much is in the hands of too few but here in MA we do not bow to dictators!"
"MA has always been on the frontline of democracy, and that is why Trump targets us."
Mentioned his trans rights bill of rights.
"MA has always been on the frontline of democracy, and that is why Trump targets us."
Mentioned his trans rights bill of rights.
September 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Markey calling out Trump regime corruption and profiteering. "Too much is in the hands of too few but here in MA we do not bow to dictators!"
"MA has always been on the frontline of democracy, and that is why Trump targets us."
Mentioned his trans rights bill of rights.
"MA has always been on the frontline of democracy, and that is why Trump targets us."
Mentioned his trans rights bill of rights.
State senator Lydia Edwards.
"We bounce back stronger because we do not forget who we are."
Into Markey
"We bounce back stronger because we do not forget who we are."
Into Markey
September 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
State senator Lydia Edwards.
"We bounce back stronger because we do not forget who we are."
Into Markey
"We bounce back stronger because we do not forget who we are."
Into Markey
Liz!!!
Giving props to Ed Markey.
"This year has been tough on all of us. We've been here before, we didn't give up."
Giving props to Ed Markey.
"This year has been tough on all of us. We've been here before, we didn't give up."
September 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Liz!!!
Giving props to Ed Markey.
"This year has been tough on all of us. We've been here before, we didn't give up."
Giving props to Ed Markey.
"This year has been tough on all of us. We've been here before, we didn't give up."
Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey governor, giving a shout out for blue state solidarity
September 13, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Mikie Sherrill, New Jersey governor, giving a shout out for blue state solidarity
Kerrigan again with the chair of the Maine state Dem committee Imke Schessler Juneau. Maine question 1 is a voter suppression bill, on the ballot for THIS November, and they need our help!
September 13, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Kerrigan again with the chair of the Maine state Dem committee Imke Schessler Juneau. Maine question 1 is a voter suppression bill, on the ballot for THIS November, and they need our help!
Andrea Campbell, attorney general, winning for best walk-on music.
Defending birthright citizenship. "if they can take away the 14th amendment? Pick any amendment, they can come for that too."
Defending birthright citizenship. "if they can take away the 14th amendment? Pick any amendment, they can come for that too."
September 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Andrea Campbell, attorney general, winning for best walk-on music.
Defending birthright citizenship. "if they can take away the 14th amendment? Pick any amendment, they can come for that too."
Defending birthright citizenship. "if they can take away the 14th amendment? Pick any amendment, they can come for that too."
Deb Goldberg, state treasurer. Talking about collaboration with other blue state treasurers to expose and blunt the impact of Trump policies. This woman has some fire!
September 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Deb Goldberg, state treasurer. Talking about collaboration with other blue state treasurers to expose and blunt the impact of Trump policies. This woman has some fire!
Diana DeZoglio, state auditor.
Talking about last November question 1, now law, for auditing and transparency for public officials "being ignored". She has a point, for sure, but I do wonder if she has any other issue or if this is it.
Talking about last November question 1, now law, for auditing and transparency for public officials "being ignored". She has a point, for sure, but I do wonder if she has any other issue or if this is it.
September 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Diana DeZoglio, state auditor.
Talking about last November question 1, now law, for auditing and transparency for public officials "being ignored". She has a point, for sure, but I do wonder if she has any other issue or if this is it.
Talking about last November question 1, now law, for auditing and transparency for public officials "being ignored". She has a point, for sure, but I do wonder if she has any other issue or if this is it.
Sonya Khan, platform chair.
Talking about three platform planks, not addressing what was taken out. "Education is what separates citizens from subjects."
"Healthcare is a human right." "Healthcare equity is a Massachusetts value" - but not a MA reality alas. "MA Dems believe in science."
Talking about three platform planks, not addressing what was taken out. "Education is what separates citizens from subjects."
"Healthcare is a human right." "Healthcare equity is a Massachusetts value" - but not a MA reality alas. "MA Dems believe in science."
September 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Sonya Khan, platform chair.
Talking about three platform planks, not addressing what was taken out. "Education is what separates citizens from subjects."
"Healthcare is a human right." "Healthcare equity is a Massachusetts value" - but not a MA reality alas. "MA Dems believe in science."
Talking about three platform planks, not addressing what was taken out. "Education is what separates citizens from subjects."
"Healthcare is a human right." "Healthcare equity is a Massachusetts value" - but not a MA reality alas. "MA Dems believe in science."
Leon Braithwaite, party vice chair, presenting the JFK scholarship/paid internship for young Dems.
September 13, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Leon Braithwaite, party vice chair, presenting the JFK scholarship/paid internship for young Dems.
Ruthzee Louijeune, Boston city council
September 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Ruthzee Louijeune, Boston city council
Hannah Bowen and Lisa Field, winners of two special elections.
September 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Hannah Bowen and Lisa Field, winners of two special elections.
Chrissy Lynch, AFL-CIO president (of MA? Of the US? Of the world?). Mentions of AI and climate-resistant infrastructure.
September 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Chrissy Lynch, AFL-CIO president (of MA? Of the US? Of the world?). Mentions of AI and climate-resistant infrastructure.
Hate chicken for sale on the mezzanine
September 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Hate chicken for sale on the mezzanine
Jen Heck of the Sutton town committee which had expired for lack of interest. No seat uncontested!
September 13, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Jen Heck of the Sutton town committee which had expired for lack of interest. No seat uncontested!
Michelle Wu via remote. Love her to bits and pieces!
September 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Michelle Wu via remote. Love her to bits and pieces!
Steve Kerrigan back up there introducing Richie Neal. His hair is completely white. Surprising for those of us, his constituents, who never see him in person.
I'll give him this, he made a strong anti ICE pro immigrant statement.
Now on to the Big Bad Bill, attacks on universities...
I'll give him this, he made a strong anti ICE pro immigrant statement.
Now on to the Big Bad Bill, attacks on universities...
September 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Steve Kerrigan back up there introducing Richie Neal. His hair is completely white. Surprising for those of us, his constituents, who never see him in person.
I'll give him this, he made a strong anti ICE pro immigrant statement.
Now on to the Big Bad Bill, attacks on universities...
I'll give him this, he made a strong anti ICE pro immigrant statement.
Now on to the Big Bad Bill, attacks on universities...
Host committee members, local state reps, talking now. Nine of them. All speaking. Local boosterism. Historical moment. Defend our values. Massachusetts leads the way. Expand food assistance.
Great speeches, every one.
Great speeches, every one.
September 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Host committee members, local state reps, talking now. Nine of them. All speaking. Local boosterism. Historical moment. Defend our values. Massachusetts leads the way. Expand food assistance.
Great speeches, every one.
Great speeches, every one.
Now Bill Galvin, and local kids with the color guard and pledge of allegiance.
Galvin speaking about political violence. The response to political violence is voting. MA does not have same day voter registration - signatures are needed to get this on the ballot in 2026.
Galvin speaking about political violence. The response to political violence is voting. MA does not have same day voter registration - signatures are needed to get this on the ballot in 2026.
September 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Now Bill Galvin, and local kids with the color guard and pledge of allegiance.
Galvin speaking about political violence. The response to political violence is voting. MA does not have same day voter registration - signatures are needed to get this on the ballot in 2026.
Galvin speaking about political violence. The response to political violence is voting. MA does not have same day voter registration - signatures are needed to get this on the ballot in 2026.
Finally starting, first is Steve Kerrigan, party chair, call to order. Gavel bang, done. Thank you for all these people, thank you for all coming, biggest convention ever. Roast of the two Republicans who have declared their candidacy for governor.
National anthem and here we go.
National anthem and here we go.
September 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Finally starting, first is Steve Kerrigan, party chair, call to order. Gavel bang, done. Thank you for all these people, thank you for all coming, biggest convention ever. Roast of the two Republicans who have declared their candidacy for governor.
National anthem and here we go.
National anthem and here we go.