Melissa Hillman
@melissahillman.bsky.social
Dramatic Art PhD and other great decisions. Dramaturgy, disability justice, and D&D. ✡️🧹
I went to college with your mom
I went to college with your mom
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It doesn’t matter what I think. Also, none of this would ever happen. But if I had a zillion dollars:
1. Run a “we do hard things” campaign across southern and rust belt states. Invest heavily in local, state and regional social infrastructure. Sponser later hours at a library, build a skate park…
1. Run a “we do hard things” campaign across southern and rust belt states. Invest heavily in local, state and regional social infrastructure. Sponser later hours at a library, build a skate park…
If I were to sum up my advice to the Democratic party leadership about how to defeat Trumpism, it would be to set aside policy for now and focus instead on articulating a vision of what American society should look like and what role the US should play in a rapidly changing world today.
November 3, 2025 at 12:46 AM
It doesn’t matter what I think. Also, none of this would ever happen. But if I had a zillion dollars:
1. Run a “we do hard things” campaign across southern and rust belt states. Invest heavily in local, state and regional social infrastructure. Sponser later hours at a library, build a skate park…
1. Run a “we do hard things” campaign across southern and rust belt states. Invest heavily in local, state and regional social infrastructure. Sponser later hours at a library, build a skate park…
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ICE's military raids and masked kidnappings are resonating deeply/negatively in the cultural spaces we keep hearing Dems need to reach: Manosphere, Joe Rogan, country music, disengaged voters. That's rare and it gives Dems a big opening to engage.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2018...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2018...
October 16, 2025 at 11:37 AM
ICE's military raids and masked kidnappings are resonating deeply/negatively in the cultural spaces we keep hearing Dems need to reach: Manosphere, Joe Rogan, country music, disengaged voters. That's rare and it gives Dems a big opening to engage.
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2018...
Thoughts on this:
newrepublic.com/article/2018...
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Instead of "This is inappropriate!" Democrats - especially those who might run for president - should say right now "Anyone who participates in this should know: You are committing a crime, and in the next administration you will be prosecuted."
That will change the frame of the story.
That will change the frame of the story.
Again, it is a full-blown federal felony crime for anyone in the White House or Executive Office of the President to order tax investigations into anyone.
And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.
And it's not just a crime to DO it, it's even a federal crime for an employee not to REPORT such an order to the Treasury Inspector General.
October 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Instead of "This is inappropriate!" Democrats - especially those who might run for president - should say right now "Anyone who participates in this should know: You are committing a crime, and in the next administration you will be prosecuted."
That will change the frame of the story.
That will change the frame of the story.
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A Brief History of Men are Becoming Less Manly
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October 7, 2025 at 9:49 PM
A Brief History of Men are Becoming Less Manly
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I'm loving the resistances in Chicago & Portland, and just how deeply Chicago & Portland they are.
Chicago: 'YOU WANNA GO; LET'S GO, BIIIIHHH"
Portland: Puts on chicken costume and cranks up "Yakety Sax"
Chicago: 'YOU WANNA GO; LET'S GO, BIIIIHHH"
Portland: Puts on chicken costume and cranks up "Yakety Sax"
October 10, 2025 at 1:15 AM
I'm loving the resistances in Chicago & Portland, and just how deeply Chicago & Portland they are.
Chicago: 'YOU WANNA GO; LET'S GO, BIIIIHHH"
Portland: Puts on chicken costume and cranks up "Yakety Sax"
Chicago: 'YOU WANNA GO; LET'S GO, BIIIIHHH"
Portland: Puts on chicken costume and cranks up "Yakety Sax"
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Say hello to what will surely be the Pulitzer Prize winning photo this year. A masked ICE agent macing Pastor David Black in Chicago.
Photo by Ashlee Rezin of the Chicago Sun-Times. Congratulations in advance, Ashlee.
Photo by Ashlee Rezin of the Chicago Sun-Times. Congratulations in advance, Ashlee.
October 8, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Say hello to what will surely be the Pulitzer Prize winning photo this year. A masked ICE agent macing Pastor David Black in Chicago.
Photo by Ashlee Rezin of the Chicago Sun-Times. Congratulations in advance, Ashlee.
Photo by Ashlee Rezin of the Chicago Sun-Times. Congratulations in advance, Ashlee.
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The cognitive dissonance here is truly incredible.
September 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
The cognitive dissonance here is truly incredible.
My friend Christopher, risking his life in Ukraine to help as many people as possible survive Putin's genocide, has a message for President Trump. Let's make sure he hears it. #ukraine #slavaukraini #trump #potus
youtu.be/4GvBtI2pUUQ?...
youtu.be/4GvBtI2pUUQ?...
An American Veteran In Ukraine Addresses President Trump. Christopher Loverro
YouTube video by Christopher Loverro
youtu.be
September 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My friend Christopher, risking his life in Ukraine to help as many people as possible survive Putin's genocide, has a message for President Trump. Let's make sure he hears it. #ukraine #slavaukraini #trump #potus
youtu.be/4GvBtI2pUUQ?...
youtu.be/4GvBtI2pUUQ?...
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What happens if you don’t do background checks or training for thousands of people and you give them all total authority?
ICE has been caught looting and destroying property at Pittsburgh restaurants. They even tried to break into the safes. They loaded food, supplies and equipment into vehicles
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ICE has been caught looting and destroying property at Pittsburgh restaurants. They even tried to break into the safes. They loaded food, supplies and equipment into vehicles
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August 9, 2025 at 11:11 PM
What happens if you don’t do background checks or training for thousands of people and you give them all total authority?
ICE has been caught looting and destroying property at Pittsburgh restaurants. They even tried to break into the safes. They loaded food, supplies and equipment into vehicles
/
ICE has been caught looting and destroying property at Pittsburgh restaurants. They even tried to break into the safes. They loaded food, supplies and equipment into vehicles
/
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usually if you ask experts why an empire fell they’ll say it’s nuanced and multifaceted, so i think it’s kind of cool that with America future historians will get to just say like “oh they took the idiot train to moronsville”
August 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
usually if you ask experts why an empire fell they’ll say it’s nuanced and multifaceted, so i think it’s kind of cool that with America future historians will get to just say like “oh they took the idiot train to moronsville”
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Good morning. Trump is protecting Epstein files. The confederacy lost and they were traitors, mRNA vaccines are the future, cops shouldn’t wear masks, Trump cut taxes for the rich and ripped benefits from the poor.
Have a weekend
Have a weekend
August 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Good morning. Trump is protecting Epstein files. The confederacy lost and they were traitors, mRNA vaccines are the future, cops shouldn’t wear masks, Trump cut taxes for the rich and ripped benefits from the poor.
Have a weekend
Have a weekend
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A government-sanctioned "truth arbiter" will soon arrive at CBS. Their role will be to ensure that journalists do not criticize this Administration or express views that conflict with its agenda.
This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵
This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵
August 7, 2025 at 2:41 PM
A government-sanctioned "truth arbiter" will soon arrive at CBS. Their role will be to ensure that journalists do not criticize this Administration or express views that conflict with its agenda.
This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵
This is a betrayal—not just of journalistic independence, but of the public trust. 🧵
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Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion in tax cuts for the richest 1%...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion in tax cuts for the richest 1%...
"That's just how it is."
August 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Medicare for All - "That's socialism!"
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion in tax cuts for the richest 1%...
"That's just how it is."
Social Security - "That's socialism!"
Debt free education - "That's socialism!"
Universal childcare - "That's socialism!"
$1 trillion in tax cuts for the richest 1%...
"That's just how it is."
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If you think a golden ballroom is more important than childhood cancer research… I have nothing left to say to you. Please unfollow me.
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
August 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If you think a golden ballroom is more important than childhood cancer research… I have nothing left to say to you. Please unfollow me.
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
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I remember when this happened.
July 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I remember when this happened.
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We need to teach people the difference between being uncomfortable and being unsafe. Because the discomfort of the safest people is endangering the most vulnerable, all day every day.
July 29, 2025 at 4:09 AM
We need to teach people the difference between being uncomfortable and being unsafe. Because the discomfort of the safest people is endangering the most vulnerable, all day every day.
I use Awards.com at work. They do a great job. This time, there were a few errors in the 1st proof. In the 2nd proof, there was still a small error I asked them to correct "to appease the Grammar Gods who rule over my heart and soul." This is how they sent back the final (perfect) proof.
July 17, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I use Awards.com at work. They do a great job. This time, there were a few errors in the 1st proof. In the 2nd proof, there was still a small error I asked them to correct "to appease the Grammar Gods who rule over my heart and soul." This is how they sent back the final (perfect) proof.
As we told you, MAGA, he'll say whatever he needs to say to get elected. And no, he isn't planning to exempt you. You're not exempt from paying import taxes (ie "tariffs"), or from ICE kidnappings at your home or business, Medicaid & SNAP cuts coming in 2027, or the next round of mass govt layoffs.
I hate to say I told you so but… I told you so.
#mythofantiwartrump
#mythofantiwartrump
July 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
As we told you, MAGA, he'll say whatever he needs to say to get elected. And no, he isn't planning to exempt you. You're not exempt from paying import taxes (ie "tariffs"), or from ICE kidnappings at your home or business, Medicaid & SNAP cuts coming in 2027, or the next round of mass govt layoffs.
This is TONIGHT! Free for everyone. Link in comments to register.
July 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
This is TONIGHT! Free for everyone. Link in comments to register.
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ICE is going to get someone killed.
This was outside 100 Montgomery in SF’s Financial District.
If you needed proof these rookie hires aren’t trained, here it is. Real feds de-escalate. They call for backup. They don’t drag people down the street w/a car.
Hope everyone’s OK.
(Multi-angle footage)
This was outside 100 Montgomery in SF’s Financial District.
If you needed proof these rookie hires aren’t trained, here it is. Real feds de-escalate. They call for backup. They don’t drag people down the street w/a car.
Hope everyone’s OK.
(Multi-angle footage)
July 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
ICE is going to get someone killed.
This was outside 100 Montgomery in SF’s Financial District.
If you needed proof these rookie hires aren’t trained, here it is. Real feds de-escalate. They call for backup. They don’t drag people down the street w/a car.
Hope everyone’s OK.
(Multi-angle footage)
This was outside 100 Montgomery in SF’s Financial District.
If you needed proof these rookie hires aren’t trained, here it is. Real feds de-escalate. They call for backup. They don’t drag people down the street w/a car.
Hope everyone’s OK.
(Multi-angle footage)
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Know Your Rights!
Join Annette Wong of Chinese for Affirmative Action to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones when facing Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). This workshop is FREE for everyone.
Register: members.theatrebayarea.org/workshops/De...
Join Annette Wong of Chinese for Affirmative Action to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones when facing Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). This workshop is FREE for everyone.
Register: members.theatrebayarea.org/workshops/De...
Know Your Rights: Encounters with ICE
What can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones?
Join Annette Wong of Chinese for Affirmative Action to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones when facing Immigration & Customs Enf...
members.theatrebayarea.org
June 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Know Your Rights!
Join Annette Wong of Chinese for Affirmative Action to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones when facing Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). This workshop is FREE for everyone.
Register: members.theatrebayarea.org/workshops/De...
Join Annette Wong of Chinese for Affirmative Action to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones when facing Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE). This workshop is FREE for everyone.
Register: members.theatrebayarea.org/workshops/De...
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Rep. @aoc.bsky.social on ny1 : “People are going to get sick and go hungry… They’re giving people crumbs and taking away the whole loaf… One of the saddest days in 🇺🇸 history.”
July 3, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Rep. @aoc.bsky.social on ny1 : “People are going to get sick and go hungry… They’re giving people crumbs and taking away the whole loaf… One of the saddest days in 🇺🇸 history.”
What happens if ICE shows up at your theatre? Or your neighborhood?
Join @theatrebayarea.org on Tuesday, July 15, 6-7:30pm Pacific for a FREE webinar led by Annette Wong with Chinese for Affirmative Action.
members.theatrebayarea.org/workshops/De...
Join @theatrebayarea.org on Tuesday, July 15, 6-7:30pm Pacific for a FREE webinar led by Annette Wong with Chinese for Affirmative Action.
members.theatrebayarea.org/workshops/De...
Know Your Rights: Encounters with ICE
What can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones?
Join Annette Wong of Chinese for Affirmative Action to learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones when facing Immigration & Customs Enf...
members.theatrebayarea.org
July 1, 2025 at 12:06 AM
What happens if ICE shows up at your theatre? Or your neighborhood?
Join @theatrebayarea.org on Tuesday, July 15, 6-7:30pm Pacific for a FREE webinar led by Annette Wong with Chinese for Affirmative Action.
members.theatrebayarea.org/workshops/De...
Join @theatrebayarea.org on Tuesday, July 15, 6-7:30pm Pacific for a FREE webinar led by Annette Wong with Chinese for Affirmative Action.
members.theatrebayarea.org/workshops/De...