Peggy Shorey
@peggyshorey.bsky.social
For economic & social justice. Pro-union, LGBTQ+, public education, libraries, health workers. Accessibility. Swim, bike, hike. Caregiver for mom (Alzheimer’s.). Fan of dictionaries, naps, books, art, photography. Dog, 2 cats. Sunrises. 🌳🐈⬛🐾❤️💪😂🌱🏳️🌈🙏🖖
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The world's richest person is targeting me & other teachers because we are fighting for vital federal education programs that help families & students. They attack because they want tax cuts for the rich. Stop taking money from poor kids & kids with disabilities.
March 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The world's richest person is targeting me & other teachers because we are fighting for vital federal education programs that help families & students. They attack because they want tax cuts for the rich. Stop taking money from poor kids & kids with disabilities.
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After playing a fictional member of the Resistance a long time ago, I never could have imagined it ever happening in real life, but here we are.
Mark Hamill posting rebellious content in a battle against a dictator and his robotic sidekick is the most Star Wars shit ever.
February 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
After playing a fictional member of the Resistance a long time ago, I never could have imagined it ever happening in real life, but here we are.
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These cuts to lifesaving research not only impact the workers who provide us with treatment plans and cures – they directly hurt the American people manage their chronic diseases. www.cbsnews.com/news/nih-fed...
Federal judge blocks Trump administration cuts to medical research funding
The National Institutes of Health says the cuts will save more than $4 billion a year, but critics say it puts potentially lifesaving research in jeopardy.
www.cbsnews.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
These cuts to lifesaving research not only impact the workers who provide us with treatment plans and cures – they directly hurt the American people manage their chronic diseases. www.cbsnews.com/news/nih-fed...
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My dad was tortured by the Gestapo for 4 days and thrown in a concentration camp for being in the Norwegian Resistance. Growing up, he would tell me things he learned in the Resistance. I thought, I'm never going to need this stuff. Here's some of those things #Thread
November 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
My dad was tortured by the Gestapo for 4 days and thrown in a concentration camp for being in the Norwegian Resistance. Growing up, he would tell me things he learned in the Resistance. I thought, I'm never going to need this stuff. Here's some of those things #Thread
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Breaking News: Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the first exchange in the cease-fire deal with Hamas. Follow live updates.
Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Live Updates: First Hostages Return as Gaza Truce Goes Into Effect
The start of a truce prompted celebrations in Gaza, where Hamas militants were openly back on the streets after 15 months of war. Hours after three Israelis were released, Israel freed 90 prisoners.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Breaking News: Israel said it had released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the first exchange in the cease-fire deal with Hamas. Follow live updates.
Great starter pack to follow!
Freedom and democracy are under attack, but a relentless frontline of advocates and organizers is pushing back every single day. The fight isn’t over—we have the power to turn the tide, but only if we work together. Please give these folks a follow!
Freedom's Frontline
Join the conversation
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January 18, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Great starter pack to follow!
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Smash the patriarchy, literally.
[Mexico City, Mexico]
Following the attempted murder of a trans woman. Cops just let the alleged perp go. So actionists from the Mexican sex workers union stormed the judicial building.
Via Ghost of Durruti
Following the attempted murder of a trans woman. Cops just let the alleged perp go. So actionists from the Mexican sex workers union stormed the judicial building.
Via Ghost of Durruti
January 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Smash the patriarchy, literally.
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Tech Industrial Complex
Men who who tried to revive their “masculine energy” by bending the knee…
January 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Tech Industrial Complex
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I just heard from reliable source that Canada has manipulated the weather for the convicted felon day of inauguration. We are turning off the big faucet
tap & have ignited a supper giant air conditioning fan to send cold Canadian air on Washington.
We are still not for sale.
tap & have ignited a supper giant air conditioning fan to send cold Canadian air on Washington.
We are still not for sale.
January 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I just heard from reliable source that Canada has manipulated the weather for the convicted felon day of inauguration. We are turning off the big faucet
tap & have ignited a supper giant air conditioning fan to send cold Canadian air on Washington.
We are still not for sale.
tap & have ignited a supper giant air conditioning fan to send cold Canadian air on Washington.
We are still not for sale.
Doing really with health goals for example switching to decaf coffee in the afternoons. Particularly when I pair it with my diet Mtn Dew I hardly miss the coffee. 😂😂😂 ⚡️ #IAmMovingVeryFast
December 7, 2024 at 2:19 AM
Doing really with health goals for example switching to decaf coffee in the afternoons. Particularly when I pair it with my diet Mtn Dew I hardly miss the coffee. 😂😂😂 ⚡️ #IAmMovingVeryFast
Sweet Mao is 16, has kidney disease, gets injections for arthritis and has been losing weight despite assorted efforts. However this week he decided to start climbing again to sleep in this comfy window bed. ❤️🐾❤️🐾
November 30, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Sweet Mao is 16, has kidney disease, gets injections for arthritis and has been losing weight despite assorted efforts. However this week he decided to start climbing again to sleep in this comfy window bed. ❤️🐾❤️🐾
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And speaking of gratitude … so grateful for Sharon and my extended family and my friends and community ( and of course Gracie) Happy Thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 at 12:37 PM
And speaking of gratitude … so grateful for Sharon and my extended family and my friends and community ( and of course Gracie) Happy Thanksgiving
Varying between peaceful sunrises, and Moo Deng.
November 27, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Varying between peaceful sunrises, and Moo Deng.
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Anyone, any entity, anywhere in the world can just pay him any amount (for anything he promises in return), and there's no disclosure of the payments, no oversight of any of it by anyone, and of course no potential bribery prosecution (of him) because... immune.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
November 25, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Anyone, any entity, anywhere in the world can just pay him any amount (for anything he promises in return), and there's no disclosure of the payments, no oversight of any of it by anyone, and of course no potential bribery prosecution (of him) because... immune.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
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Barry the Shark asked Sophie to draw him like one of her French girls.
November 18, 2024 at 2:01 AM
Barry the Shark asked Sophie to draw him like one of her French girls.
New Zealand. Powerful floor protest of a bill attempting to reinterpret the original treaty that formed New Zealand.
November 15, 2024 at 2:50 AM
New Zealand. Powerful floor protest of a bill attempting to reinterpret the original treaty that formed New Zealand.
Does someone have a guide for how best to add Alt Text in this app? Just as a comment while posting an image, or is there a specific place to add it? #alttext #accessibility thank you!@support.bsky.team
November 15, 2024 at 1:07 AM
Does someone have a guide for how best to add Alt Text in this app? Just as a comment while posting an image, or is there a specific place to add it? #alttext #accessibility thank you!@support.bsky.team
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Rereading this message from the Transgender Law Center and allied organizations today.
"We are here together, and we will move forward. We’ve got this. We’ve got us."
transgenderlawcenter.org/a-message-fr...
"We are here together, and we will move forward. We’ve got this. We’ve got us."
transgenderlawcenter.org/a-message-fr...
A Message from Organizations Committed to Advancing LGBTQIA2S+ Freedom Beyond the 2024 Elections - Transgender Law Center
Our LGBTQIA2S+ community has risen again and again to meet moments that have challenged our rights, our humanity, and our freedom. Today is no different. Ours is a long history of never backing down f...
transgenderlawcenter.org
November 11, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Rereading this message from the Transgender Law Center and allied organizations today.
"We are here together, and we will move forward. We’ve got this. We’ve got us."
transgenderlawcenter.org/a-message-fr...
"We are here together, and we will move forward. We’ve got this. We’ve got us."
transgenderlawcenter.org/a-message-fr...
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I see white people.
November 13, 2024 at 7:26 PM
I see white people.
Creating a somewhat random starter pack. Let me know if you have suggestions for additions!
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November 14, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Creating a somewhat random starter pack. Let me know if you have suggestions for additions!
go.bsky.app/SY63dcf
go.bsky.app/SY63dcf
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This is poetic irony with a splash of righteous vengeance and it is extremely satisfying.
apnews.com/article/onio...
apnews.com/article/onio...
Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families' backing
The satirical news publication The Onion has bought Alex Jones’ Infowars at a bankruptcy auction with the backing of families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
apnews.com
November 14, 2024 at 5:48 PM
This is poetic irony with a splash of righteous vengeance and it is extremely satisfying.
apnews.com/article/onio...
apnews.com/article/onio...
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Most Texas school board candidates who support book bans lost their elections
Most Texas school board candidates who support book bans lost their elections
A majority of pro-book ban school board candidates lost in Texas, but education advocates are worried about other election results.
www.lonestarlive.com
November 13, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Most Texas school board candidates who support book bans lost their elections
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A reminder to people that independent bookshops that are coming to here from Twitter are taking a financial risk as that social media outlet is a major factor in marketing and getting sales.
November 13, 2024 at 1:48 PM
A reminder to people that independent bookshops that are coming to here from Twitter are taking a financial risk as that social media outlet is a major factor in marketing and getting sales.
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I love that now I'm seeing at least ten posts every day about supporting your local libraries, getting a library card if you don't already, and all that good stuff. They really are great, everyone!
November 13, 2024 at 6:07 AM
I love that now I'm seeing at least ten posts every day about supporting your local libraries, getting a library card if you don't already, and all that good stuff. They really are great, everyone!