PersistentIllusion
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PersistentIllusion
@persistentillusion.bsky.social
Dog lover, grower of gardens, fan of democracy. BJ Jackal
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
snyder.substack.com
May 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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NEW: DOJ files a notice of correction indicating that (1) it underestimated the number of USAID employees placed on leave; and (2) misstated that only future contracts were being frozen, when existing contracts were frozen as well.

I suspect the judge will not be happy.
www.democracydocket.com
February 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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Looks like there is only one person interested in suppressing the truth, and it’s not the Jan 6 committee
January 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Watch this inspirational call to action for us all 🔥

“What we need right now is for everyone to stand up and have courage. We need everyone to stand up and say, ‘I am not going to back down to this bully.’ We need people to be warriors for democracy.” @marcelias.bsky.social
December 21, 2024 at 6:49 PM
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If anyone knows anyone who might have gone to this event, please please please urge them to get in touch with the Colorado DPHE as soon as possible, ideally yesterday. They need shots and they need them *now*.

Signal-boosting out to extra networks. 🧪🌱🦑🐠

coloradosun.com/2024/08/09/c...
Health officials sound alert after puppy at Colorado adoption event tests positive for rabies
Colorado health officials are trying to find anyone who attended an adoption event where one of the puppies later tested positive for rabies.
coloradosun.com
August 11, 2024 at 2:53 AM
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Get the vaccine, especially - ESPECIALLY - if you haven't had COVID.
December 1, 2023 at 6:32 PM
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lol here we go
December 1, 2023 at 4:42 PM