Lynn Ballen
@lynnhb.bsky.social
Writer, feminist radio & dyke cultural activist. Still South African. Critical optimist on a good day. she/they
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More perspective (via @talkingpointsmemo.com) below from Harvard sociologist Theda Skocpol on how the massive expansion of ICE is the unlock for fascism in the United States.
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Critical Read About the BBB, Federalism and the Future of American Democracy
TPM Reader TS (Harvard sociologist/political scientist Theda Skocpol) and I often compared...
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July 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
More perspective (via @talkingpointsmemo.com) below from Harvard sociologist Theda Skocpol on how the massive expansion of ICE is the unlock for fascism in the United States.
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/criti...
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/criti...
They will only ignore if there’s a protest action
March 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
They will only ignore if there’s a protest action
They will only ignore if there’s a protest action
March 12, 2025 at 7:13 PM
They will only ignore if there’s a protest action
Same. Like there was a noise like the rumble of a train, before I felt the sharp shock.
March 3, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Same. Like there was a noise like the rumble of a train, before I felt the sharp shock.
I had the same question!
March 3, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I had the same question!
Aaand here we are. He’s fired.
Another Fri night massacre.
Another Fri night massacre.
February 22, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Aaand here we are. He’s fired.
Another Fri night massacre.
Another Fri night massacre.
really terrifying to hear, but feels close to the truth. Most in the US can’t conceive of how quickly fascism takes hold. And right now most are feeling powerless or trying to take actions that would’ve worked in a past timeline but are outdated & defanged now!
February 20, 2025 at 11:36 PM
really terrifying to hear, but feels close to the truth. Most in the US can’t conceive of how quickly fascism takes hold. And right now most are feeling powerless or trying to take actions that would’ve worked in a past timeline but are outdated & defanged now!
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Biden made a very misleading instagram post today about the ERA. It still is NOT in the constitution and we MUST pressure the National Archives!!!
January 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Biden made a very misleading instagram post today about the ERA. It still is NOT in the constitution and we MUST pressure the National Archives!!!