L. Stephen
@lydiastephen.bsky.social
a folk punk song told 20 year old me to stop moving around so damned much and just stay in one place. so i did. and here we are: worcester, massachusetts.
Pinned
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Give us our roses while we're still alive.
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Give us our roses while we're still alive.
really gotta get me a TEAM ETEL t-shirt. we will keep showing up.
November 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
really gotta get me a TEAM ETEL t-shirt. we will keep showing up.
Me too! If you have availability this weekend to be an observer with us, pls sign up!!
I’ve signed up to help Jermoh with her recount.
Here’s how you can too: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Here’s how you can too: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
RECOUNT TEAM- CTE Jermoh Kamara
Join Us as a Recount Observer for the Recount Process.
As we move into the recount, we are seeking volunteers who can assist by observing the vote-counting process. Observers help protect the integri...
docs.google.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Me too! If you have availability this weekend to be an observer with us, pls sign up!!
Today's the day! Keep calling and emailing. Admin says they can't cancel the event bc it apparently happens every year, and they won't revoke the arrangement.
Faculty led protest at 4:15pm outside Hogan on the green.
Also contact:
Career Director
Amy Murphy
amurphy@holycross.edu
508-793-3880
Faculty led protest at 4:15pm outside Hogan on the green.
Also contact:
Career Director
Amy Murphy
amurphy@holycross.edu
508-793-3880
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Today's the day! Keep calling and emailing. Admin says they can't cancel the event bc it apparently happens every year, and they won't revoke the arrangement.
Faculty led protest at 4:15pm outside Hogan on the green.
Also contact:
Career Director
Amy Murphy
amurphy@holycross.edu
508-793-3880
Faculty led protest at 4:15pm outside Hogan on the green.
Also contact:
Career Director
Amy Murphy
amurphy@holycross.edu
508-793-3880
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For #mapoli folks that are horrifyingly reading along the leaked Epstein emails, here in Worcester elected officials continue to run interference for a predator that served 15 yrs on school committee AFTER being investigated for child rape. thisweekinworcester.com/wpd-evidence...
Records Show New Details of Monfredo Sex Crimes Investigation
Records show WPD detectives recommended charges against John Monfredo in 1997 in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
For #mapoli folks that are horrifyingly reading along the leaked Epstein emails, here in Worcester elected officials continue to run interference for a predator that served 15 yrs on school committee AFTER being investigated for child rape. thisweekinworcester.com/wpd-evidence...
Holy Cross: Our ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
rougeauv@holycross.edu
hcpresident@holycross.edu
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Holy Cross: Our ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
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sexual violence is so much a part of the fabric of american society that to mention it at all is to risk upending everything, but it must be talked about. it must be dragged into the light and the people who perpetrate it held to account.
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
sexual violence is so much a part of the fabric of american society that to mention it at all is to risk upending everything, but it must be talked about. it must be dragged into the light and the people who perpetrate it held to account.
hm. the Frankenstein movie was not good :(
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
hm. the Frankenstein movie was not good :(
People will ask me why I love living here and yeah, this town is full of babies, and we also have some v courageous people to learn from and lead with. when I started out, Etel was so kind, patient, and determined to keep trying. just keep believing in this city and loving its people. & so, we do.
I think Cayden said it best with this about Etel and @nelly4districte.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️❤️
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
People will ask me why I love living here and yeah, this town is full of babies, and we also have some v courageous people to learn from and lead with. when I started out, Etel was so kind, patient, and determined to keep trying. just keep believing in this city and loving its people. & so, we do.
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Democrats caving after 40 days with nothing to show for it would be the most democrat thing to have ever happened.
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Democrats caving after 40 days with nothing to show for it would be the most democrat thing to have ever happened.
they call it the long haul for a reason. keep loving, keep fighting, Worcester ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
they call it the long haul for a reason. keep loving, keep fighting, Worcester ❤️
alright, Worcester!
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
alright, Worcester!
update: eye is nearly normal again after 13 hours of sleep. may leave house today.
is a scratch on your eyeball the most annoying injury possible? seems like yes
November 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
update: eye is nearly normal again after 13 hours of sleep. may leave house today.
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Newly released records on the child sexual abuse investigation of then-elementary school principal John Monfredo in 1997 reveal evidence not before made public.
Records Show New Details of Monfredo Sex Crimes Investigation
Records show WPD detectives recommended charges against John Monfredo in 1997 in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Newly released records on the child sexual abuse investigation of then-elementary school principal John Monfredo in 1997 reveal evidence not before made public.
is a scratch on your eyeball the most annoying injury possible? seems like yes
November 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
is a scratch on your eyeball the most annoying injury possible? seems like yes
Happy Halloween from 4yo Nephew's Pumpkin
November 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Happy Halloween from 4yo Nephew's Pumpkin
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My thoughts about the Mayors recent endorsement of the former super. It’s so disrespectful of the work of Dr Monárrez and so many families and community and the district for me NOT to say anything. Thx for listening. 🗳️ and vote for @King4Worcester
October 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My thoughts about the Mayors recent endorsement of the former super. It’s so disrespectful of the work of Dr Monárrez and so many families and community and the district for me NOT to say anything. Thx for listening. 🗳️ and vote for @King4Worcester
I continue to be blown away by how creative and smart and kind my friend Gretchen is. She's taught me so much about art and about engaging with art and I couldn't be prouder of her!!! 💕💞
Really proud of this profile Samantha Riedel wrote of me in THEM. We talked about BLACK FLAME, DC comics firing me, Palestine, and real-life community as it relates to the internet.
www.them.us/story/gretch...
www.them.us/story/gretch...
Horror Fiction’s It Girl Gretchen Felker-Martin Doesn’t Care if You Like Her
The ‘Black Flame’ author talks to Them about queer horror, getting dropped by DC Comics, and the perils of being hyperonline.
www.them.us
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
I continue to be blown away by how creative and smart and kind my friend Gretchen is. She's taught me so much about art and about engaging with art and I couldn't be prouder of her!!! 💕💞
does anyone know if the federal ID proofing service is offline during the shutdown or do I possibly have bigger problems? 😮💨
grateful there IS masshealth to apply to but having to change all my providers right now just really, really sucks.
October 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
does anyone know if the federal ID proofing service is offline during the shutdown or do I possibly have bigger problems? 😮💨
grateful there IS masshealth to apply to but having to change all my providers right now just really, really sucks.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
grateful there IS masshealth to apply to but having to change all my providers right now just really, really sucks.
It's the most wonderful time of the year✨️
October 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
It's the most wonderful time of the year✨️
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The Massachusetts rainy day fund has 8.6 billion in it right now. Look around @massgovernor.bsky.social - it's raining.
Massachusetts can't cover SNAP benefits shortfall if funding stops amid government shutdown, Healey says
Massachusetts can't cover SNAP benefits shortfall if funding stops amid government shutdown, Healey says
Gov. Healey says there's "no way" Massachusetts would be able to make up for lost SNAP funding from the federal government.
www.cbsnews.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:54 PM
The Massachusetts rainy day fund has 8.6 billion in it right now. Look around @massgovernor.bsky.social - it's raining.
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The full schedule of in-person workshops for the 2025 Boston Anarchist Bookfair is now up on our website: bostonanarchistbookfair.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The full schedule of in-person workshops for the 2025 Boston Anarchist Bookfair is now up on our website: bostonanarchistbookfair.org
this is still my favorite qualification anyone touts for city council. "lived in a Worcester triple decker as an infant" lol
October 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
this is still my favorite qualification anyone touts for city council. "lived in a Worcester triple decker as an infant" lol
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That Tim Waltz transferred state funding and Maura Healey asked us to donate money tells us a great deal about the difference between them
minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-...
minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-...
Walz directs $4 million to food shelves as SNAP cutoff approaches • Minnesota Reformer
Gov. Tim Walz is giving food banks a $4 million boost as the emergency food system braces for the temporary pause of SNAP benefits due to the federal government shutdown. SNAP — Supplemental Nutritio...
minnesotareformer.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
That Tim Waltz transferred state funding and Maura Healey asked us to donate money tells us a great deal about the difference between them
minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-...
minnesotareformer.com/briefs/walz-...