Maria Sensi Sellner
@maria-maestra.bsky.social
Conductor. Producer. Knitter. Lucy sidekick
Protest in Pittsburgh today on the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. A fight against tyranny once more.
April 20, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Protest in Pittsburgh today on the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. A fight against tyranny once more.
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ELIE MYSTAL: “This is what fascism looks like. I don’t know what y’all expected it to look like… People are being abducted and disappeared from our streets. These people haven’t even been charged in court.” 🇺🇸
April 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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More of this! Thank you @booker.senate.gov
April 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
More of this! Thank you @booker.senate.gov
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When following the headlines fills me with despair, it's comforting to cuddle with a family member who remains blissfully unconcerned about fascism.
That would be Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite).
That would be Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite).
March 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
When following the headlines fills me with despair, it's comforting to cuddle with a family member who remains blissfully unconcerned about fascism.
That would be Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite).
That would be Trixie (a/k/a Bat-Mite).
Grateful for everyone who made this inspiring weekend of concerts possible!
What an incredible weekend of music-making! 🎶
Thank you to the artists, audiences, and panelists who were a part of Dwell Together this weekend! An extra-special thank you to @onstagepittsburgh for your shining review, we're glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. Swipe ⬅️ to read what he had to say
Thank you to the artists, audiences, and panelists who were a part of Dwell Together this weekend! An extra-special thank you to @onstagepittsburgh for your shining review, we're glad you enjoyed it as much as we did. Swipe ⬅️ to read what he had to say
March 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Grateful for everyone who made this inspiring weekend of concerts possible!
So I set up Flashes following the app’s advice to create a separate account, but it now just looks like I have 2 accounts on both platforms? How are folks handling this?
March 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
So I set up Flashes following the app’s advice to create a separate account, but it now just looks like I have 2 accounts on both platforms? How are folks handling this?
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Look, folks, this is it. The entire ballgame. Either we're a Republic of laws & the Constitution, or we have a dictator. This is fascism, & the impeachment vote should be happening today. Every single university president in the country should be out, in front of microphones, condemning this.
Trump takes credit for Mahmoud Khalil's arrest by ICE:
March 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Look, folks, this is it. The entire ballgame. Either we're a Republic of laws & the Constitution, or we have a dictator. This is fascism, & the impeachment vote should be happening today. Every single university president in the country should be out, in front of microphones, condemning this.
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This February, we saw a 275% increase in new Libro.fm memberships compared to February 2024.
More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
March 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This February, we saw a 275% increase in new Libro.fm memberships compared to February 2024.
More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
More and more individuals are choosing to support their independent bookshop—and their local communities—over Amazon/Audible. Thank you for supporting your indie with us ❤️
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
This is so bad. They are going to go after their political enemies. He literally has an enemies list.
BREAKING: Senate confirms mega-MAGA loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director
Senate confirms mega-MAGA loyalist Kash Patel as FBI director
Patel wrote a book that features a list of "deep state" officials to target.
www.axios.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This is so bad. They are going to go after their political enemies. He literally has an enemies list.
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"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress
With the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.
www.vanityfair.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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Pritzker: If we don’t want to repeat history, then for god’s sake, in this moment, we better be strong enough to learn from it.
February 20, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Pritzker: If we don’t want to repeat history, then for god’s sake, in this moment, we better be strong enough to learn from it.
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Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
February 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Tyranny requires your fear, your silence, and your compliance.
Democracy requires your courage.
Democracy requires your courage.
This piece is so incredibly moving. Don’t miss these performances, Pittsburgh.
Spotlight on: Joel Thompson!
We are honored to present the Pgh premiere of his Seven Last Words of the Unarmed as part of Dwell Together. Don't miss this impactful program on what it means to "dwell together in unity."
Tickets and information are available at the link in our bio! #pittsburgh
We are honored to present the Pgh premiere of his Seven Last Words of the Unarmed as part of Dwell Together. Don't miss this impactful program on what it means to "dwell together in unity."
Tickets and information are available at the link in our bio! #pittsburgh
February 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
This piece is so incredibly moving. Don’t miss these performances, Pittsburgh.
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This is absolutely chilling. A glimpse of the totalitarian state to come.
"One FAA employee who was fired over the weekend suggested he was targeted for his views on Tesla and X..'The official DOGE Facebook page started harassing me on my personal Facebook account..Less than a week later I was fired, despite my position allegedly being exempted due to national security.'"
Trump begins firings of FAA air traffic control staff just weeks after fatal DC plane crash
The Trump administration has begun firing several hundred Federal Aviation Administration employees, upending staff on a busy air travel weekend and just weeks after a fatal mid-air collision in Washi...
apnews.com
February 17, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is absolutely chilling. A glimpse of the totalitarian state to come.
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We continue our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth by sharing a clip of Florence Price’s Fantasie No. 1 for Violin and Piano, featuring violinist Dawn Posey and pianist Jack Kurutz and recorded live for our Virtual Resonance Chamber Series in 2020. #classicalmusic #pittsburgh #pittsburghmusic
February 13, 2025 at 12:22 AM
We continue our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth by sharing a clip of Florence Price’s Fantasie No. 1 for Violin and Piano, featuring violinist Dawn Posey and pianist Jack Kurutz and recorded live for our Virtual Resonance Chamber Series in 2020. #classicalmusic #pittsburgh #pittsburghmusic
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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! We are committed to programming #music that deserves to be heard, especially those by underrepresented creators. The faces in this photo are of just some of the Black #composers we've programmed over the years. We hope it inspires you to seek out their incredible music.
February 4, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! We are committed to programming #music that deserves to be heard, especially those by underrepresented creators. The faces in this photo are of just some of the Black #composers we've programmed over the years. We hope it inspires you to seek out their incredible music.
Opening for Romeo & Juliette with El Paso Opera was a success! So honored to be working with this incredible team of humans - it is truly a joy! Let’s do it again tomorrow!!! ❤️⚔️🍾
January 31, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Opening for Romeo & Juliette with El Paso Opera was a success! So honored to be working with this incredible team of humans - it is truly a joy! Let’s do it again tomorrow!!! ❤️⚔️🍾
Resonance Works is here! Give a follow!
Jorge Sosa and Cerise Lim Jacobs' #opera, 'I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams,' examines the complexities of American identity through the eyes of two #immigrant women. Music helps us understand one another. That's why it's so vital to tell these stories onstage. Helen Zhibing Huang sings Singa.
January 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Resonance Works is here! Give a follow!
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We did not have a FAA administrator to respond to the tragic crash last night in DC. Why? Because Elon Musk pushed the head appointed under Biden to resign after he fined SpaceX for failing to follow safety license requirements. www.theverge.com/news/603113/...
The FAA is facing a major crisis without a leader because Elon Musk pushed him out
FAA chief Michael Whitaker resigned earlier this month after facing criticism from Musk.
www.theverge.com
January 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
We did not have a FAA administrator to respond to the tragic crash last night in DC. Why? Because Elon Musk pushed the head appointed under Biden to resign after he fined SpaceX for failing to follow safety license requirements. www.theverge.com/news/603113/...
And why do these celebrations exist in the first place? Because of systemic racism and sexism and all the other terrible -isms. That is what they want to go back to. Make sure they are all on your calendar!
January 30, 2025 at 12:06 AM
And why do these celebrations exist in the first place? Because of systemic racism and sexism and all the other terrible -isms. That is what they want to go back to. Make sure they are all on your calendar!
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This is Drake. He is very happy to see you. Saw you about five minutes ago, but is thrilled it's happening again. 12/10
January 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This is Drake. He is very happy to see you. Saw you about five minutes ago, but is thrilled it's happening again. 12/10