Lisa S
@lisareadsbooks.bsky.social
Lover of books, pets, smart people, kindness, good food, history, art, craftiness, and nature. And Democracy! Teacher of ESL and travel agent who also manages a household with hubs, 3 kids, 11 chickens and 3 cats. No DMs please, unless I know you IRL.
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It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.
November 13, 2025 at 3:46 AM
It all would have been much easier if, as would have happened if we were remotely a serious country, it all ended with the Access Hollywood interview.
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Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
November 13, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Here’s a gift link (no paywall) to the article, “Catholic bishops condemn ‘indiscriminate mass deportation’ in rare statement”:
wapo.st/448fDw6
wapo.st/448fDw6
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This is what we are dealing with in Missouri. We overturned the abortion ban in November, and our Republican lawmakers are rewriting a new ban to put back on the ballot.
We spoke. They won’t listen.
We spoke. They won’t listen.
April 10, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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This is a short interview with Jen Rubin from the Contrarian.
I’d love it if you could listen and share. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
I’d love it if you could listen and share. open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
Rural America fights back! Jess Piper on Trump's impact in red states
"There are cracks in the facade"
open.substack.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Good trouble. Creative, too.
SCOOP: Rep. Mikie Sherrill is introducing a bill that would require special government employees to undergo routine drug testing.
That would apply to a fair number of DOGE staffers — and to Elon Musk.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/04/01/e...
That would apply to a fair number of DOGE staffers — and to Elon Musk.
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/04/01/e...
Scoop: Elon Musk and DOGE staff would face drug testing under House Democrat's bill
Special government employees would be barred from federal service for a year if they test positive for certain illegal drugs.
www.axios.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Good trouble. Creative, too.
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After getting some rest, I am in awe of everyone who continues to lift their voice and speak out. This is a moment for our country, and we must make a choice about the America we want to be.
April 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
After getting some rest, I am in awe of everyone who continues to lift their voice and speak out. This is a moment for our country, and we must make a choice about the America we want to be.
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April 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Jeffries: "It was a terrible week. So what happens on Sunday? Trump says, intentionally, 'I'm serious about running for a third term.' He can't run for a third term! ... why does he say it? ... to distract from the terrible week that they've had. We're not gonna take the bait."
April 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Jeffries: "It was a terrible week. So what happens on Sunday? Trump says, intentionally, 'I'm serious about running for a third term.' He can't run for a third term! ... why does he say it? ... to distract from the terrible week that they've had. We're not gonna take the bait."
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Damn, that's a fantastic video for a campaign launch.
We need new leaders in Washington. I’m running for Senate to be one. Let’s go.
April 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Damn, that's a fantastic video for a campaign launch.
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If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
If you wanted to cut waste, fraud, and abuse, you would empower the inspectors general.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
If you wanted more waste, fraud, and abuse, you would fire them.
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I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.
February 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
I am not making this up: Republicans have introduced legislation… to increase your bank fees.
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January 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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January 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Newly updated resister pack. Follow all and use their starter packs. Most follow back. Keep fighting for Democracy. We are stronger together.
Newly updated resister pack. Follow all and use their starter packs. Most follow back. Keep fighting for Democracy. We are stronger together.
February 4, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Newly updated resister pack. Follow all and use their starter packs. Most follow back. Keep fighting for Democracy. We are stronger together.
Newly updated resister pack. Follow all and use their starter packs. Most follow back. Keep fighting for Democracy. We are stronger together.
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🧵7/ Increase your followers
To advise many people, you need followers. New users appreciate Starter Packs. Create them. You're in every pack you create. Useful Starter Packs are helpful.
My Examples:
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To advise many people, you need followers. New users appreciate Starter Packs. Create them. You're in every pack you create. Useful Starter Packs are helpful.
My Examples:
🕊️ Peace go.bsky.app/BK3mrYp
🗳️ Democracy go.bsky.app/MubkXVo
🚑 Humanitarians go.bsky.app/6G5geWm
February 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
🧵7/ Increase your followers
To advise many people, you need followers. New users appreciate Starter Packs. Create them. You're in every pack you create. Useful Starter Packs are helpful.
My Examples:
🕊️ Peace go.bsky.app/BK3mrYp
🗳️ Democracy go.bsky.app/MubkXVo
🚑 Humanitarians go.bsky.app/6G5geWm
To advise many people, you need followers. New users appreciate Starter Packs. Create them. You're in every pack you create. Useful Starter Packs are helpful.
My Examples:
🕊️ Peace go.bsky.app/BK3mrYp
🗳️ Democracy go.bsky.app/MubkXVo
🚑 Humanitarians go.bsky.app/6G5geWm
Hey new people, need some starter packs?
February 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Hey new people, need some starter packs?
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the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
February 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
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Cue this song: open.spotify.com/track/1Lz29v...
February 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Cue this song: open.spotify.com/track/1Lz29v...
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Do they have any idea how much this will fuck things up? The businesses that will be destroyed!!!???
February 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Do they have any idea how much this will fuck things up? The businesses that will be destroyed!!!???
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus: He choked.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
February 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Canadian MP Charlie Angus: He choked.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.
The market started to tank, and suddenly, he said, “Oh, didn’t you guys already have a plan to deal with the border back in December? I love that—I’ll take that.”
This is Mr. Art of the Deal.