Michael Nickerson
@michaelnickerson.bsky.social
Reader, writer, traveler, educator, runner, and lifelong Mainer. Life is better with a good book, knees that don't hurt, and a quality scotch of an evening.
My Substack: https://mtnickerson.substack.com/?r=5bb6p0&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist
My Substack: https://mtnickerson.substack.com/?r=5bb6p0&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist
Totally normal, non-cultist behavior.
Yesterday, a Republican tried to give me holy water and Trump perfume because I’m “demonic.”
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
Extremely normal stuff coming from an extremely normal party.
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Totally normal, non-cultist behavior.
LePage barely won the second district against Mills in the last gubernatorial election. The House seat is the Dems if they put up the right candidate.
It probably should be someone who lives in the district. #mepolitics
It probably should be someone who lives in the district. #mepolitics
November 13, 2025 at 12:50 AM
LePage barely won the second district against Mills in the last gubernatorial election. The House seat is the Dems if they put up the right candidate.
It probably should be someone who lives in the district. #mepolitics
It probably should be someone who lives in the district. #mepolitics
If nothing else, it should be clear that voters are not particularly interested in old white men.
#Election2025
#Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 5:08 PM
If nothing else, it should be clear that voters are not particularly interested in old white men.
#Election2025
#Election2025
John Fetterman has to be in the top ten of the most disappointing politicians in the last twenty years: a gutless sellout who gladly uses power for his own benefit.
September 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
John Fetterman has to be in the top ten of the most disappointing politicians in the last twenty years: a gutless sellout who gladly uses power for his own benefit.
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RFK Jr starts having a tantrum as Chris Murphy details how he lied during his confirmation hearing about his anti-vax views
May 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
RFK Jr starts having a tantrum as Chris Murphy details how he lied during his confirmation hearing about his anti-vax views
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Thank you to @mainepeople.bsky.social for endorsing my race for Governor! Together, we’ll build a future for Maine where everyone has the tools and opportunity they need to prosper.
The member-led board of Maine People’s Alliance has announced its unanimous support for Shenna Bellows for Maine Governor as she campaigns in the 2026 Democratic primary.
Maine People’s Alliance endorses Shenna Bellows in 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary - Maine Beacon
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows has received an endorsement in her campaign for governor, with the member‐led board of Maine People’s Alliance (of which Beacon is a project) announcing its unanimous...
mainebeacon.com
May 9, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Thank you to @mainepeople.bsky.social for endorsing my race for Governor! Together, we’ll build a future for Maine where everyone has the tools and opportunity they need to prosper.
@npr.org, why have a lengthy discussion with Steve Bannon this morning and present him as a legitimate source of information? Nothing he said was truthful and yet he received several minutes with no pushback.
Platforming disinformation is gross.
Platforming disinformation is gross.
April 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
@npr.org, why have a lengthy discussion with Steve Bannon this morning and present him as a legitimate source of information? Nothing he said was truthful and yet he received several minutes with no pushback.
Platforming disinformation is gross.
Platforming disinformation is gross.
Every day. Another reason to hate Trump.
April 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Every day. Another reason to hate Trump.
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NEW: Crowd now growing at the Capitol where Cory Booker and Hakeem Jeffries are staging a sit-in on the steps.
Is this building into something?
If you’re in DC, they’re encouraging folk to come down there & support.
#Resist
(📸 Sen. Brian Schatz)
Is this building into something?
If you’re in DC, they’re encouraging folk to come down there & support.
#Resist
(📸 Sen. Brian Schatz)
April 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
NEW: Crowd now growing at the Capitol where Cory Booker and Hakeem Jeffries are staging a sit-in on the steps.
Is this building into something?
If you’re in DC, they’re encouraging folk to come down there & support.
#Resist
(📸 Sen. Brian Schatz)
Is this building into something?
If you’re in DC, they’re encouraging folk to come down there & support.
#Resist
(📸 Sen. Brian Schatz)
@golden.house.gov two of my female colleagues were headed to their respective town offices yesterday after school to get their documents in order just in case you continued to try to take away their right to vote.
I'm sure you don't have to worry about such things.
I'm sure you don't have to worry about such things.
April 15, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@golden.house.gov two of my female colleagues were headed to their respective town offices yesterday after school to get their documents in order just in case you continued to try to take away their right to vote.
I'm sure you don't have to worry about such things.
I'm sure you don't have to worry about such things.
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1/4. On the White House’s theory, if they abduct you, get you on a helicopter, get to international waters, shoot you in the head, and drop your corpse into the ocean, that is legal, because it is the conduct of foreign affairs.
April 15, 2025 at 1:13 AM
1/4. On the White House’s theory, if they abduct you, get you on a helicopter, get to international waters, shoot you in the head, and drop your corpse into the ocean, that is legal, because it is the conduct of foreign affairs.
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Before we launched Maine’s campaign for marriage equality, 32 states had voted on the issue at the ballot box… and equality had lost every time.
But with determination, a clear message, and a massive team of volunteers, we broke that streak and made history. 🏳️🌈💍 #FlashbackFriday
But with determination, a clear message, and a massive team of volunteers, we broke that streak and made history. 🏳️🌈💍 #FlashbackFriday
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April 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Before we launched Maine’s campaign for marriage equality, 32 states had voted on the issue at the ballot box… and equality had lost every time.
But with determination, a clear message, and a massive team of volunteers, we broke that streak and made history. 🏳️🌈💍 #FlashbackFriday
But with determination, a clear message, and a massive team of volunteers, we broke that streak and made history. 🏳️🌈💍 #FlashbackFriday
Snowy morning in Maine on April 9th.
April 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Snowy morning in Maine on April 9th.
While checking out today I suddenly realized that the person managing the self checkout at the grocery store isn’t as committed to the beef between us as I am.
It’s like she didn’t even remember last year- the time she was annoyed with me for putting my basket in the wrong place before I left.
It’s like she didn’t even remember last year- the time she was annoyed with me for putting my basket in the wrong place before I left.
April 4, 2025 at 10:02 PM
While checking out today I suddenly realized that the person managing the self checkout at the grocery store isn’t as committed to the beef between us as I am.
It’s like she didn’t even remember last year- the time she was annoyed with me for putting my basket in the wrong place before I left.
It’s like she didn’t even remember last year- the time she was annoyed with me for putting my basket in the wrong place before I left.
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My parents raised me with Maine values: If you want something, you work hard. No shortcuts, no excuses.
I’m ready to put in the work to win this race, protect our democracy and way of life, and deliver results for working Mainers.
🎥 Watch our new video and join the team at bellowsformaine.com.
I’m ready to put in the work to win this race, protect our democracy and way of life, and deliver results for working Mainers.
🎥 Watch our new video and join the team at bellowsformaine.com.
April 2, 2025 at 4:06 PM
My parents raised me with Maine values: If you want something, you work hard. No shortcuts, no excuses.
I’m ready to put in the work to win this race, protect our democracy and way of life, and deliver results for working Mainers.
🎥 Watch our new video and join the team at bellowsformaine.com.
I’m ready to put in the work to win this race, protect our democracy and way of life, and deliver results for working Mainers.
🎥 Watch our new video and join the team at bellowsformaine.com.
This seems concerning.
March 28, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This seems concerning.
This isn't getting the attention it deserves, probably because of the firehouse of craziness and hate that comes from the Whitehouse every day, but this administration is following the Nazi playbook almost exactly.
The most serious Nazi shit in this extremely Nazi shit executive order may be the idea, just slipped in there, that one of the "divisive narratives that distort our shared history" is that "race is not a biological reality but a social construct." www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
www.whitehouse.gov
March 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
This isn't getting the attention it deserves, probably because of the firehouse of craziness and hate that comes from the Whitehouse every day, but this administration is following the Nazi playbook almost exactly.
Just another wonderful early spring morning in Maine.
March 28, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Just another wonderful early spring morning in Maine.
Traded down for draft capital and then used that capital to double-dip in the first round. First three picks nets a left and right tackle along with a top wide receiver for New England.
#draft2025 #patriots
#draft2025 #patriots
March 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Traded down for draft capital and then used that capital to double-dip in the first round. First three picks nets a left and right tackle along with a top wide receiver for New England.
#draft2025 #patriots
#draft2025 #patriots
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The Maine Democrat who ruled in 2023 that Trump was ineligible to be on the ballot has declared she will run for governor in 2026! 💪 That’s Shenna Bellows. mainemorningstar.com/2025/03/26/m...
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows officially announces bid for governor • Maine Morning Star
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced her run for governor in 2026, becoming the first major Democratic candidate to throw her hat in the ring.
mainemorningstar.com
March 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Maine Democrat who ruled in 2023 that Trump was ineligible to be on the ballot has declared she will run for governor in 2026! 💪 That’s Shenna Bellows. mainemorningstar.com/2025/03/26/m...
It was a great speech this morning.
We’re running!
“We?”
Yes, Shenna Bellows, is “we the people’s” public servant candidate.
#BellowsForMaine #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MEGov
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmhi...
“We?”
Yes, Shenna Bellows, is “we the people’s” public servant candidate.
#BellowsForMaine #VoteBlue #mepolitics #MEGov
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmhi...
Shenna Bellows announces her plan to run for Maine governor
YouTube video by NEWS CENTER Maine
www.youtube.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It was a great speech this morning.
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I'm Shenna Bellows, and I've fought for the people of Maine my entire life, from the campaign for marriage equality to the ACLU to the office of Secretary of State.
Today, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be the next Governor of Maine! bellowsformaine.com
Today, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be the next Governor of Maine! bellowsformaine.com
March 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I'm Shenna Bellows, and I've fought for the people of Maine my entire life, from the campaign for marriage equality to the ACLU to the office of Secretary of State.
Today, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be the next Governor of Maine! bellowsformaine.com
Today, I’m proud to announce that I’m running to be the next Governor of Maine! bellowsformaine.com
It was inspiring to be there when she announced her bid, especially being there with my 11 yo daughter.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor of Maine, making her the first major candidate from either party to enter next year's race to replace termed-out Democrat Janet Mills #MEGOV
Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows officially announces bid for governor • Maine Morning Star
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows announced her run for governor in 2026, becoming the first major Democratic candidate to throw her hat in the ring.
mainemorningstar.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
It was inspiring to be there when she announced her bid, especially being there with my 11 yo daughter.