Racheline Maltese
@racheline.bsky.social
Award-winning romance author writing happily ever afters about difficult people with complicated lives. SAG-AFTRA. Figure skater. Former journalist/media analyst.
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Racheline Maltese
@racheline.bsky.social
· Aug 25
This was definitely how A QUEEN FROM THE NORTH got built. A defaced government poster about unity in a train station. It opened up the whole plot to us before we even knew what we were about https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XBPDJPM?ref=KC_GS_GB_US
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
bit.ly
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide.
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Also in case its not being mentioned in your feed, there is still a remaining vote for this and Somehow they didn't anticipate the outrage, so there's apparently some hesitation now.
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
No matter how they voted last night, every one of them has a say in maintaining Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin as their caucus leaders. Every one of them is accountable here.
November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Also in case its not being mentioned in your feed, there is still a remaining vote for this and Somehow they didn't anticipate the outrage, so there's apparently some hesitation now.
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
If those were your senators, call them and don't stop. I will also be calling even though they arent mine
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The ACA fucking *sucks*, is a national shame, is confoundingly cruel and ineffective and insufficient and, also, simultaneously is SO MUCH MORE PREFERABLE to pre-ACA American healthcare it's not even close.
The thing about ACA is that if an American describes how it works to someone from literally anywhere else, the other person will be utterly horrified at its deliberate cruelty.
The way the horror of pre-ACA healthcare sounds to an American, is basically how ACA sounds to everyone else on earth.
The way the horror of pre-ACA healthcare sounds to an American, is basically how ACA sounds to everyone else on earth.
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
The ACA fucking *sucks*, is a national shame, is confoundingly cruel and ineffective and insufficient and, also, simultaneously is SO MUCH MORE PREFERABLE to pre-ACA American healthcare it's not even close.
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We have updated our call script so you can let your Senators know how you feel about this (TERRIBLE) deal they just advanced...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
UPDATE: Senate votes to advance a tentative deal to end the government shutdown, clearing a key hurdle.
Senators reach tentative deal to end the government shutdown
The deal, negotiated by a group of Democrats and GOP leaders, funds the government through Jan. 30. If it passes, it will still need to clear the House, which will likely take days.
nbcnews.to
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
We have updated our call script so you can let your Senators know how you feel about this (TERRIBLE) deal they just advanced...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
👉🏽 5calls.org/issue/federa...
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Have R senators? (Like me?) Call Schumer’s office to tell him you will never donate to another D senate campaign again as long as he’s Senate leader. Tell him this deal is a shameful joke and a betrayal.
(202) 224-6542
(202) 224-6542
I just did this and if nothing else it was cathartic. I said I would make it my life’s mission to make sure there’s a primary challenger for any D involved in this deal, it’s fucking embarrassing.
So, listen, call Schumer’s office no matter where you live, no matter if you’re registered to vote. Leave a voicemail that says if Senate Dems cave without an ACA premiums fix, you will never vote for or donate to another Senate Democrat as long as he is Leader
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Have R senators? (Like me?) Call Schumer’s office to tell him you will never donate to another D senate campaign again as long as he’s Senate leader. Tell him this deal is a shameful joke and a betrayal.
(202) 224-6542
(202) 224-6542
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Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
November 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Shutting down the government is a big deal. People have been hurt in big ways as a result of the decision. To have that suffering be for nothing—to re-open the government without actually having protected people’s health insurance and economic well-being—is unconscionable.
Just texted everyone at the wedding and told them to get on the phones. This is so fucked!
I just got married and now I’m on the phone to my senators trying to protect the ACA
November 10, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Just texted everyone at the wedding and told them to get on the phones. This is so fucked!
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This vote has not happened yet. Call your Senators, especially your Democratic Senators, and tell them that a deal without protection NOW for health insurance tax credits is unacceptable.
BREAKING: Senators have reached a deal to end the government shutdown.
Senate reaches deal on ending the shutdown
Democrats are coalescing around a bipartisan agreement to fund the government.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 AM
This vote has not happened yet. Call your Senators, especially your Democratic Senators, and tell them that a deal without protection NOW for health insurance tax credits is unacceptable.
Use the capitol switchboard to leave messages for Schumer and Gilibrand if they are yours.
November 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Use the capitol switchboard to leave messages for Schumer and Gilibrand if they are yours.
Literally the reception ended an hour ago! My wife and I use the ACA! We are so so so absolutely impacted by this moment it’s boggling!
I just got married and now I’m on the phone to my senators trying to protect the ACA
November 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Literally the reception ended an hour ago! My wife and I use the ACA! We are so so so absolutely impacted by this moment it’s boggling!
I just got married and now I’m on the phone to my senators trying to protect the ACA
November 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I just got married and now I’m on the phone to my senators trying to protect the ACA
And two more people who can’t make it due to flight cancellations
November 8, 2025 at 10:22 PM
And two more people who can’t make it due to flight cancellations
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. @mxlabradorite.bsky.social is helping me with a gofundme for my kitty, Smokey!
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#FuckCancer
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#FuckCancer
Donate to Smokey and Nicole need your help!, organized by Jill Friedman
Hello! My name is Jill, and I'm writing on behalf of Smokey Rodovsky, and his Mom, Nic… Jill Friedman needs your support for Smokey and Nicole need your help!
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November 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
. @mxlabradorite.bsky.social is helping me with a gofundme for my kitty, Smokey!
www.gofundme.com/f/smokey-and...
#FuckCancer
www.gofundme.com/f/smokey-and...
#FuckCancer
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Hope is a fuel. Use it to burn down something terrible.
November 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Hope is a fuel. Use it to burn down something terrible.
Yeah wedding guests have started having their flights cancelled
November 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Yeah wedding guests have started having their flights cancelled
I was just at the bank dealing with some wedding stuff and found 3k bound up with rubber bands on the floor. I turned it in and a teller recognized it as the way one of her clients puts his money away so they’re gonna look at the tape/call him but wow what a fucked up morning.
November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
I was just at the bank dealing with some wedding stuff and found 3k bound up with rubber bands on the floor. I turned it in and a teller recognized it as the way one of her clients puts his money away so they’re gonna look at the tape/call him but wow what a fucked up morning.
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just want to reiterate that the first amendment isn't something you "hide behind," it's something that constrains the government's ability to limit your inalienable rights. that distinction is very important
The Department of Homeland Security: “hide behind the First Amendment”
November 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
just want to reiterate that the first amendment isn't something you "hide behind," it's something that constrains the government's ability to limit your inalienable rights. that distinction is very important
Anything you may choose to tell them will likely make it even harder for other trans people to find similar workarounds
heads up to anyone who holds trans kids near: amy harmon from the nyt is searching for and having a hard time finding people to interview to find out exactly what trans kids are doing when their care is limited or cut off, and for purposes of community safety, please shut the fuck up around her.
November 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Anything you may choose to tell them will likely make it even harder for other trans people to find similar workarounds
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Truly one of - well, actually two of - the worst campaigns I’ve ever seen run.
Speaking as a NYC resident/not as a reporter, I'm still in awe of how weird and bad Cuomo's campaign was. His message during the primary seemed to be "I am owed this." After he lost it was "ignore Dems, you Dems," plus islamophobia. The last day it was "my car technically isn't the same as OJ's."
Andrew Cuomo on X: "New York, here’s a little history on why we’ll win this race—last stretch magic courtesy of the good luck truck! #VoteforCuomo https://t.co/FdWX0Xqos5" / X
New York, here’s a little history on why we’ll win this race—last stretch magic courtesy of the good luck truck! #VoteforCuomo https://t.co/FdWX0Xqos5
x.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Truly one of - well, actually two of - the worst campaigns I’ve ever seen run.
The flight cuts start Friday. My wedding is Sunday. I have a really bad feeling about this for me personally.
Breaking news: The Trump administration has announced it will reduce flight traffic by 10 percent in 40 markets across the U.S. as part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers, as the government shutdown enters its second month.
U.S. orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.
wapo.st
November 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The flight cuts start Friday. My wedding is Sunday. I have a really bad feeling about this for me personally.
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At the very bottom of the US Army’s “Shutdown Guidance” for troops in Bavaria, there was a “Running list of German support organizations for your kit bags” including various local food banks. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Full story by @mjgault.bsky.social here:
www.404media.co/army-tells-s...
Full story by @mjgault.bsky.social here:
www.404media.co/army-tells-s...
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
At the very bottom of the US Army’s “Shutdown Guidance” for troops in Bavaria, there was a “Running list of German support organizations for your kit bags” including various local food banks. @evystadium.bsky.social has more.
Full story by @mjgault.bsky.social here:
www.404media.co/army-tells-s...
Full story by @mjgault.bsky.social here:
www.404media.co/army-tells-s...
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The government shutdown is now the longest in American history — breaking the record set during President Trump’s first term. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the impacts of the record-breaking standoff between President Trump and Democratic leaders.
November 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The government shutdown is now the longest in American history — breaking the record set during President Trump’s first term. NBC News’ Sahil Kapur reports on the impacts of the record-breaking standoff between President Trump and Democratic leaders.
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If the sandwich don’t split, you must acquit
Defense says that the officer's testimony was "very questionable" because he said the sandwich both exploded in spray of mustard and onions and also landed in its wrapper on the ground.
November 5, 2025 at 8:29 PM
If the sandwich don’t split, you must acquit
This is ostensibly about the shutdown - which Republicans, who control both houses and the executive branch - can end all by themselves, but restriction of internal travel is a recurring fantasy of this admin and a general favorite of authoritarian regimes. We should be intensely concerned.
Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary, threatened on Tuesday to close parts of the national airspace as he warned of “mass chaos” by next week if the government shutdown continued.
Duffy Threatens to Close Parts of Airspace if Shutdown Persists
The secretary of transportation predicted “mass chaos” next week if controllers have to continue to go without pay through a shutdown.
nyti.ms
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This is ostensibly about the shutdown - which Republicans, who control both houses and the executive branch - can end all by themselves, but restriction of internal travel is a recurring fantasy of this admin and a general favorite of authoritarian regimes. We should be intensely concerned.