@lschifino.bsky.social
writer, dog lover, retired academic, political junkie. Author of Neighborhood Girl: a Memoir of Loss, Longing, and Letting Go.
Home here in the 'burgh: the Paris of Appalachia.
Home here in the 'burgh: the Paris of Appalachia.
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“America was founded on the radical idea that all men are created equal.”
—Letters from an American by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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—Letters from an American by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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July 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
“America was founded on the radical idea that all men are created equal.”
—Letters from an American by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/heatherc...
—Letters from an American by @hcrichardson.bsky.social
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I guess we’re done talking about the MAGA gunman who allegedly assassinated a MN Dem lawmaker and her husband and wounded yet another and his wife, and had dozens more Dems on a hit list. I wonder who could be instilling all of that hate? Well, moving on.
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'I hate them': Trump criticizes Democrats in Iowa remarks
President Trump criticized Democrats for not voting for the "Big, Beautiful Bill" during remarks in Des Moines, Iowa, saying he "cannot stand them" and he believes they "hate our country."
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July 4, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I guess we’re done talking about the MAGA gunman who allegedly assassinated a MN Dem lawmaker and her husband and wounded yet another and his wife, and had dozens more Dems on a hit list. I wonder who could be instilling all of that hate? Well, moving on.
www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-...
www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-...
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The only thing that trumps his stupidity is his lack of human decency
May 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The only thing that trumps his stupidity is his lack of human decency
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I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.
March 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
I know this first hand. When I was a child, my entire community was branded as spies and sabateurs, justifying our internment inside barbed wire camps for years without due process, trial or charge.
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One of my companies informed me they cancelled a $2m conference in Florida. Why ?
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
March 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
One of my companies informed me they cancelled a $2m conference in Florida. Why ?
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
They didn’t feel they could pass on the incremental cost of tariffs. So they are cutting expenses.
That’s a city that lost a ton of tourism revenue.
The cost of tariffs isn’t just the cost of the tariff
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I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
February 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
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When ordered by Nazis to give lists of disabled people by disability severity, some doctors sent back exaggerated data to protect patients from forced work
They didn't know that the "most disabled" were to be killed first
The moral here isn't to tell the truth
It's to never co-operate with Nazis
They didn't know that the "most disabled" were to be killed first
The moral here isn't to tell the truth
It's to never co-operate with Nazis
February 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
When ordered by Nazis to give lists of disabled people by disability severity, some doctors sent back exaggerated data to protect patients from forced work
They didn't know that the "most disabled" were to be killed first
The moral here isn't to tell the truth
It's to never co-operate with Nazis
They didn't know that the "most disabled" were to be killed first
The moral here isn't to tell the truth
It's to never co-operate with Nazis
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You're not overwhelmed. You're under attack.
February 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
You're not overwhelmed. You're under attack.
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Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!
January 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Really love this cartoon from the great Michael De Adder. The outpouring of support coming in has been truly amazing! Thanks everybody!
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Because they are evil, we must stand up to them.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
January 29, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Because they are evil, we must stand up to them.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
But because they are also stupid, we needn’t be afraid to.
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HUGE BREAKING NEWS:
Pete Buttigieg is seriously considering running for Senate in Michigan after Gretchen Whitmer says she wouldn’t run for the open seat.
Smash that RT if you agree Secretary Buttigieg would make a FANTASTIC Senator!! 💙💙
Pete Buttigieg is seriously considering running for Senate in Michigan after Gretchen Whitmer says she wouldn’t run for the open seat.
Smash that RT if you agree Secretary Buttigieg would make a FANTASTIC Senator!! 💙💙
January 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
HUGE BREAKING NEWS:
Pete Buttigieg is seriously considering running for Senate in Michigan after Gretchen Whitmer says she wouldn’t run for the open seat.
Smash that RT if you agree Secretary Buttigieg would make a FANTASTIC Senator!! 💙💙
Pete Buttigieg is seriously considering running for Senate in Michigan after Gretchen Whitmer says she wouldn’t run for the open seat.
Smash that RT if you agree Secretary Buttigieg would make a FANTASTIC Senator!! 💙💙
I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear. Thank you @jimacosta.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I will not give in to the lies. I will not give in to the fear. Thank you @jimacosta.bsky.social
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Want a great slogan for midterms?
"If you FAFO and are struggling because of Trump policies, we understand. The Dems are here for you. Tell us how we can help you "
You get the point.
FAFO will be the theme. Be the solution.
"If you FAFO and are struggling because of Trump policies, we understand. The Dems are here for you. Tell us how we can help you "
You get the point.
FAFO will be the theme. Be the solution.
January 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Want a great slogan for midterms?
"If you FAFO and are struggling because of Trump policies, we understand. The Dems are here for you. Tell us how we can help you "
You get the point.
FAFO will be the theme. Be the solution.
"If you FAFO and are struggling because of Trump policies, we understand. The Dems are here for you. Tell us how we can help you "
You get the point.
FAFO will be the theme. Be the solution.
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Republicans own every disaster Pete Hegseth causes for eternity. A reckless choice. Someone who is susceptible to blackmail, with a slew of serious allegations against him. What an abomination.
January 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Republicans own every disaster Pete Hegseth causes for eternity. A reckless choice. Someone who is susceptible to blackmail, with a slew of serious allegations against him. What an abomination.
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This isn’t a “seems like” or “appears to be” event…
It was intentional, deliberate, and unequivocal.
It was intentional, deliberate, and unequivocal.
January 20, 2025 at 10:07 PM
This isn’t a “seems like” or “appears to be” event…
It was intentional, deliberate, and unequivocal.
It was intentional, deliberate, and unequivocal.
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Just So Everyone Is Clear
January 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Just So Everyone Is Clear
Pity the nation
January 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Pity the nation
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NEVER FORGET JANUARY 6TH.
trump did NOTHING for 187 minutes.
trump did NOTHING for 187 minutes.
January 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
NEVER FORGET JANUARY 6TH.
trump did NOTHING for 187 minutes.
trump did NOTHING for 187 minutes.
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Keep your hands off Social Security and Medicare.
January 3, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Keep your hands off Social Security and Medicare.
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Jeffries: In our nation's history, 25% of our nation's debt was accumulated during the four years of the former president, 25%. How dare you lecture America about fiscal responsibility ever.
December 19, 2024 at 11:13 PM
Jeffries: In our nation's history, 25% of our nation's debt was accumulated during the four years of the former president, 25%. How dare you lecture America about fiscal responsibility ever.
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THIS is how it’s done, folks.
December 14, 2024 at 1:49 PM
THIS is how it’s done, folks.