Misha Emma
@misha-emma.bsky.social
Writer, dog mom, aspiring indoor gardener. Neurodivergent *and* very silly.
This is stunning!
Day 1: Day 1: Toussaint Louverture (1743-1803)
Welcome to this year's month-long #BHM special sharing details abt some figures that inspire my yarn colorways.
Louverture was born as an enslaved person in what was once the French colony of Saint Domingue, now known as Haiti. #indieyarndyer 🧶
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Welcome to this year's month-long #BHM special sharing details abt some figures that inspire my yarn colorways.
Louverture was born as an enslaved person in what was once the French colony of Saint Domingue, now known as Haiti. #indieyarndyer 🧶
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February 1, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This is stunning!
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When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
When Congressman John Lewis was a child, he tried to get a library card. He was turned away & told “The Library is not for coloureds” 💔
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
He’s a civil rights icon, lover of books, recipient of the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.
“The Library IS for Everyone” 💚
#BlackHistoryMonth
As many US government websites go dark/stop including essential healthcare information, a reminder that other parts of the world/organizations that still provide this information freely (e.g., who.int).
To ensure that you are able to see it, get a VPN (the best ones are paid, but some are free).
To ensure that you are able to see it, get a VPN (the best ones are paid, but some are free).
World Health Organization (WHO)
The United Nations agency working to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable.
who.int
February 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
As many US government websites go dark/stop including essential healthcare information, a reminder that other parts of the world/organizations that still provide this information freely (e.g., who.int).
To ensure that you are able to see it, get a VPN (the best ones are paid, but some are free).
To ensure that you are able to see it, get a VPN (the best ones are paid, but some are free).
To those who can safely do so: contact elected officials directly to demand action and express outrage.
In NJ, your senators are Cory Booker and Andy Kim (senate.gov). See NJ reps by district (house.gov). You can also call or message local offices if you have trouble getting through.
In NJ, your senators are Cory Booker and Andy Kim (senate.gov). See NJ reps by district (house.gov). You can also call or message local offices if you have trouble getting through.
This is what the government did with 120K+ Japanese Americans in 1942.
I know. I was there in those camps.
I know. I was there in those camps.
February 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM
To those who can safely do so: contact elected officials directly to demand action and express outrage.
In NJ, your senators are Cory Booker and Andy Kim (senate.gov). See NJ reps by district (house.gov). You can also call or message local offices if you have trouble getting through.
In NJ, your senators are Cory Booker and Andy Kim (senate.gov). See NJ reps by district (house.gov). You can also call or message local offices if you have trouble getting through.
Shop at places like Costco if it is possible for you.
Costco - the only company to publicly come out in support of Diversity initiatives despite pressure from the GOP and they just raised the pay for their workers. Stop shopping at Target.
Costco to raise hourly pay for most US store workers to over $30 www.reuters.com/business/ret...
Costco to raise hourly pay for most US store workers to over $30 www.reuters.com/business/ret...
Costco to raise hourly pay for most US store workers to over $30
Retailer Costco Wholesale will increase pay for most of its hourly U.S. store workers to more than $30, according to a memo sent to employees this week.
www.reuters.com
February 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Shop at places like Costco if it is possible for you.
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Democratic lawmakers need to understand something:
Imagine your house is on fire. Fire truck shows up. Firefighters get out. They look at the fire, then at you, and say: "Such a fire is a grave threat. This house will not sustain."
And just stand there.
This is how many of you are coming across.
Imagine your house is on fire. Fire truck shows up. Firefighters get out. They look at the fire, then at you, and say: "Such a fire is a grave threat. This house will not sustain."
And just stand there.
This is how many of you are coming across.
February 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Democratic lawmakers need to understand something:
Imagine your house is on fire. Fire truck shows up. Firefighters get out. They look at the fire, then at you, and say: "Such a fire is a grave threat. This house will not sustain."
And just stand there.
This is how many of you are coming across.
Imagine your house is on fire. Fire truck shows up. Firefighters get out. They look at the fire, then at you, and say: "Such a fire is a grave threat. This house will not sustain."
And just stand there.
This is how many of you are coming across.
Well, at least there’s something to be optimistic about.
February 1, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Well, at least there’s something to be optimistic about.
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"We know you’re out of power. We understand you’re in the minority. We hear that, loud and clear. What we’re not hearing is your anger. We’re not hearing your outrage. We’re wondering whether or not you actually hear us."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/comms-advi...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/comms-advi...
Comms Advice for Democratic Lawmakers
You didn't ask, but I'm offering it anyway.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
February 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
"We know you’re out of power. We understand you’re in the minority. We hear that, loud and clear. What we’re not hearing is your anger. We’re not hearing your outrage. We’re wondering whether or not you actually hear us."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/comms-advi...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/comms-advi...
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Happy Black History Month, and yeah, we're still doing that.
a drawing of a fist with a purple bracelet around it
ALT: a drawing of a fist with a purple bracelet around it
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February 1, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Happy Black History Month, and yeah, we're still doing that.
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I ran a US Senator's regional office for a while
What to know about calling your Rep/Senator:
-Be pleasant. They aren't their bosses, they're often interns.
-Be concise. Say why you're calling and what you'd like their boss to do.
-If not getting thru to DC, call the local office on the website.
What to know about calling your Rep/Senator:
-Be pleasant. They aren't their bosses, they're often interns.
-Be concise. Say why you're calling and what you'd like their boss to do.
-If not getting thru to DC, call the local office on the website.
January 28, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I ran a US Senator's regional office for a while
What to know about calling your Rep/Senator:
-Be pleasant. They aren't their bosses, they're often interns.
-Be concise. Say why you're calling and what you'd like their boss to do.
-If not getting thru to DC, call the local office on the website.
What to know about calling your Rep/Senator:
-Be pleasant. They aren't their bosses, they're often interns.
-Be concise. Say why you're calling and what you'd like their boss to do.
-If not getting thru to DC, call the local office on the website.
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Emergency Video: Where are the Dems and what is the message?! Oppose this agenda now! Come back from vacation!
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adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
Emergency Video (Extreme Emergency) Jan 2025
WHERE IS DEMOCRATIC MESSAGING AND FIGHT?!
adamkinzinger.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Emergency Video: Where are the Dems and what is the message?! Oppose this agenda now! Come back from vacation!
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/emergency-...
New Jerseyans: If you are anxious about calling your members of congress, please know that you can also message them from their websites. A script that can be used for messages (or tweaked for phone calls) is as follows:
![A script for use when contacting Congress:
Hi there,
My name is [Name], and I am writing to ask [Congressperson] to take immediate action to ensure that no one in New Jersey is endangered by the Trump Administration’s federal funding freeze. Essential programs (i.e., rental assistance, child nutrition, child care funding) are lifelines for those who depend on them. Please continue to be vocal about the issues impacting NJ, and please encourage other members of Congress to be louder, more outraged, and more visibly active (other than sending letters/memos) in their resistance to cruel measures like the funding freeze.
I would appreciate a response.
[Name]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:sx2bxsh73qgh54b4ilea73j7/bafkreibb737bjvmcifpux4ynienaqp2og4xwcacdagtsathgqrkauxn4pe@jpeg)
January 29, 2025 at 1:57 AM
New Jerseyans: If you are anxious about calling your members of congress, please know that you can also message them from their websites. A script that can be used for messages (or tweaked for phone calls) is as follows:
Going out on a limb - I don’t think they care if you send them letters.
NEWS: Ranking Members Raskin and Connolly demand answers regarding widespread firings, involuntary reassignments of career employees at DOJ
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January 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Going out on a limb - I don’t think they care if you send them letters.
*Are* Democrats looking into every option? Could you be a bit louder about it?
Democrats warned that Trump would enact his dangerous Project 2025 agenda.
Now, he's doing just that. By trying to freeze federal funding, Republicans risk raising costs and stopping critical services.
Democrats are looking into every option to stop the Republican chaos.
Now, he's doing just that. By trying to freeze federal funding, Republicans risk raising costs and stopping critical services.
Democrats are looking into every option to stop the Republican chaos.
January 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
*Are* Democrats looking into every option? Could you be a bit louder about it?
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If only we a had a 900 page document in our hands a year ago that said they were going to do this!
January 28, 2025 at 3:45 AM
If only we a had a 900 page document in our hands a year ago that said they were going to do this!
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Pretty big deal. @bookshop-org.bsky.social is selling ebooks now. You can now support indies while purchasing digital books.
bookshop.org/ebooks
bookshop.org/ebooks
Bookshop.org US
Explore digital books on Bookshop.org
bookshop.org
January 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Pretty big deal. @bookshop-org.bsky.social is selling ebooks now. You can now support indies while purchasing digital books.
bookshop.org/ebooks
bookshop.org/ebooks
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"Sir, the House Democratic Caucus is failing to meet this moment. By a lot. There were ten weeks between Election Day and Inauguration, and it’s not as though y’all didn’t know in advance the rough sketch for what’s occurred over the past eight days."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/leader-jef...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/leader-jef...
Leader Jeffries: God Gave Us Free Will -- Use It
We have enough prayers. We need action.
charlotteclymer.substack.com
January 29, 2025 at 12:57 AM
"Sir, the House Democratic Caucus is failing to meet this moment. By a lot. There were ten weeks between Election Day and Inauguration, and it’s not as though y’all didn’t know in advance the rough sketch for what’s occurred over the past eight days."
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/leader-jef...
charlotteclymer.substack.com/p/leader-jef...
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At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
Navajo Nation leaders raise alarm over reports of Indigenous people being questioned and detained during immigration sweeps | CNN
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citiz...
www.cnn.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
At least 15 Indigenous people in Arizona and New Mexico have reported being stopped at their homes and workplaces, questioned or detained by federal law enforcement and asked to produce proof of citizenship during immigration raids since Wednesday, according to Navajo Nation officials.
I cackled.
Acting clerk: The clerk is in receipt of a letter from the honorable Matt Gaetz indicating that he will not serve in the House in the 119th Congress
*applause*
*applause*
January 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I cackled.
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Today, Sarah McBride will become the first openly-trans Member-Elect to be heard on the House floor when she voices her vote during the speaker election.
We're proud of you, Congresswoman-elect!
We're proud of you, Congresswoman-elect!
January 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Today, Sarah McBride will become the first openly-trans Member-Elect to be heard on the House floor when she voices her vote during the speaker election.
We're proud of you, Congresswoman-elect!
We're proud of you, Congresswoman-elect!
"The tires are still inflated!" 😂
January 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
"The tires are still inflated!" 😂
I just want to know whether the dog dies
One of the worst things the internet has brought is how I’ve seen so many people who can’t go into a piece of media without someone else’s “well articulated” opinion given to them. It feels like “enjoyment min-maxing”
“What should I know before going in?” Shut up and form your own opinions for once
“What should I know before going in?” Shut up and form your own opinions for once
January 2, 2025 at 6:42 PM
I just want to know whether the dog dies