Jessica
@recklesswater.bsky.social
people, pottery, powerlifting, plants, puppies
I like cookies and things that are shiny.
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I like cookies and things that are shiny.
She/her
Hey, would it be considered both racial and political gerrymandering if folks who live at 38th and Post are in the same congressional district as white rural farmers an hour and a half away? Because that's preeeety blatant, even for this administration.
I can't tell for sure but I think the new Indiana congressional map they proposed got me Near Northwest Riverside - (the hood)
in the same district with MARTINSVILLE (KKKville) 🤦🏿♂️😂😂😭😭
Republicans ain't even pretending no more 😂
in the same district with MARTINSVILLE (KKKville) 🤦🏿♂️😂😂😭😭
Republicans ain't even pretending no more 😂
December 1, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Hey, would it be considered both racial and political gerrymandering if folks who live at 38th and Post are in the same congressional district as white rural farmers an hour and a half away? Because that's preeeety blatant, even for this administration.
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The value of reading history is you know that in 1860 there were abolitionists who were so demoralized that they thought chattel slavery would be permanent. 5 years later those still alive had lived to see its end.
November 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The value of reading history is you know that in 1860 there were abolitionists who were so demoralized that they thought chattel slavery would be permanent. 5 years later those still alive had lived to see its end.
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I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I simply refuse to accept that police ever have to look like this. this is just pure cosplay. it should be illegal for cops to be dressed like soldiers going to war.
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there are “bad” numbers and then there are “take a hammer to the system to be sure no one ever sees these” numbers
WHITE HOUSE: FEDERAL STATISTICAL SYSTEM MAY HAVE PERMANENTLY BEEN DAMAGED WHITE HOUSE: OCTOBER JOBS REPORTS LIKELY NEVER RELEASED
November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
there are “bad” numbers and then there are “take a hammer to the system to be sure no one ever sees these” numbers
This man is out here doing the Lord's work for us big-legged women.
November 12, 2025 at 2:51 PM
This man is out here doing the Lord's work for us big-legged women.
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Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
American politics makes a lot more sense when you realize that the GOP is afraid of pissing off the GOP base, and the Dems are afraid of pissing off the GOP base, but neither party is afraid of pissing off the Dem base.
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unfortunately still true bsky.app/profile/adam...
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
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On Tuesday, Americans sent Democrats a resounding message.
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
November 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
On Tuesday, Americans sent Democrats a resounding message.
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
“Fight for us”
“Fight for working class Americans”
“Fight against Trump’s corruption, criminality and cruelty”
5 days later, Democrat Senators sent Americans a resounding message.
“Nah”
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Remember when they said the reason they caved in March was so they could get a better deal in September lmao
November 10, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Remember when they said the reason they caved in March was so they could get a better deal in September lmao
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What is the argument for voting for Democrats for harm reduction if the harm is not fucking reduced
November 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
What is the argument for voting for Democrats for harm reduction if the harm is not fucking reduced
I'm pretty sure this is me moving from a liberal to a leftist.
BURN THE WHOLE THING DOWN.
BURN THE WHOLE THING DOWN.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I'm pretty sure this is me moving from a liberal to a leftist.
BURN THE WHOLE THING DOWN.
BURN THE WHOLE THING DOWN.
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Trump goes to court to starve kids should be a headline everywhere today
Trump administration seeks emergency stay of court's order to fund SNAP
Trump administration seeks emergency stay of court's order to fund SNAP
U.S. District Court Judge John McConnell Jr. ordered the Trump administration to pay full SNAP benefits by Friday.
dlvr.it
November 7, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Trump goes to court to starve kids should be a headline everywhere today
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BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Jury acquits D.C. 'sandwich guy' charged with chucking a sub at a federal agent
Sean Dunn faced single misdemeanor offense after federal grand jurors refused to indict him on the felony charge sought by prosecutors.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
BREAKING: JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EATS A LOSS IN 'SANDWICH GUY' CASE AS JURORS FIND DEFENDANT NOT GUILTY www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."
October 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Welch: "This has nothing to do with the shutdown. The law requires and the funds are available to continue SNAP right now without any interruption. So that is a decision the president is making on his own to allow people to go hungry."
Not to dunk on People, since they seem to be meeting the moment better than most, but PEOPLE MAGAZINE is doing more actual reporting than most major media outlets.
The NY Times and WaPo may be lost causes but holy shite look at PEOPLE out here absolutely killing it with 100% unvarnished truths 🌟
October 28, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Not to dunk on People, since they seem to be meeting the moment better than most, but PEOPLE MAGAZINE is doing more actual reporting than most major media outlets.
Indiana is calling a special session for illegal mid-cycle redistricting. 40% of Hoosiers are Dems but we've been gerrymandered into only have 2/9 Congressional reps, but apparently Mike Braun thinks we shouldn't have any.
I hope Spartz, Baird, and Shreve are terrified.
#hoosiersky
I hope Spartz, Baird, and Shreve are terrified.
#hoosiersky
October 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Indiana is calling a special session for illegal mid-cycle redistricting. 40% of Hoosiers are Dems but we've been gerrymandered into only have 2/9 Congressional reps, but apparently Mike Braun thinks we shouldn't have any.
I hope Spartz, Baird, and Shreve are terrified.
#hoosiersky
I hope Spartz, Baird, and Shreve are terrified.
#hoosiersky
I love the Portland protests so much!!
Outside of Portland's ICE facility last night, Kenny from South Park got married to a unicorn.
The betrothed Portland couple said they decided to get hitched on site to bring some joy and fun to a dark time.
"People can be fun loving people and still protest."
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
The betrothed Portland couple said they decided to get hitched on site to bring some joy and fun to a dark time.
"People can be fun loving people and still protest."
www.oregonlive.com/crime/2025/1...
October 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
I love the Portland protests so much!!
I don't think people really appreciate how much of an insult is when Midwesterners deny you food. Chicago restaurants locking their doors on you? I cannot think of a bigger regional f-you.
October 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I don't think people really appreciate how much of an insult is when Midwesterners deny you food. Chicago restaurants locking their doors on you? I cannot think of a bigger regional f-you.
"In the likely absence of federal wraparound services for students with disabilities, Wright-Gallo recommended that parents and advocates start paying more attention to support systems at the local and state level."
(where there have already been huge funding cuts because "DEI")
(where there have already been huge funding cuts because "DEI")
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
Education Department wipes out special ed office in shutdown layoffs, union says
The Education Department laid off nearly everyone at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
bit.ly
October 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
"In the likely absence of federal wraparound services for students with disabilities, Wright-Gallo recommended that parents and advocates start paying more attention to support systems at the local and state level."
(where there have already been huge funding cuts because "DEI")
(where there have already been huge funding cuts because "DEI")
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Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
October 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Chicago priest Fr. Larry Dowling describes procession to ICE facility: “No one had the courage to speak directly to us. No one from Homeland Security could stand in the presence of the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament. No wonder. Evil is repelled, recoils in the presence of Christ.”
I appreciate my family's ancestral homeland (Chicago's Southside Irish neighborhoods) approach of basically, "fuck you, you fuckin' fuck," but there is something to be said for Portland and their joyful absurdism. Tea parties. Inflatable costume raves. Clowns. Fishing with donuts. Perfection.
October 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I appreciate my family's ancestral homeland (Chicago's Southside Irish neighborhoods) approach of basically, "fuck you, you fuckin' fuck," but there is something to be said for Portland and their joyful absurdism. Tea parties. Inflatable costume raves. Clowns. Fishing with donuts. Perfection.
Hey, is planning to build a Qatari Air Base in the US a bad idea? Because it sounds like a bad idea.
On the other hand, seeing how ICE treated the folks in the US to build a South Korean factor, I'm sure that bringing in Qatari people to work in and live on the base IN IDAHO will go swimmingly.
On the other hand, seeing how ICE treated the folks in the US to build a South Korean factor, I'm sure that bringing in Qatari people to work in and live on the base IN IDAHO will go swimmingly.
October 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hey, is planning to build a Qatari Air Base in the US a bad idea? Because it sounds like a bad idea.
On the other hand, seeing how ICE treated the folks in the US to build a South Korean factor, I'm sure that bringing in Qatari people to work in and live on the base IN IDAHO will go swimmingly.
On the other hand, seeing how ICE treated the folks in the US to build a South Korean factor, I'm sure that bringing in Qatari people to work in and live on the base IN IDAHO will go swimmingly.
I love Chicago.
ICE getting tailed like it’s a heist movie. Chicago is turning the tables.
October 9, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I love Chicago.
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“The girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”: ah, but you wouldn’t know her. She lives in Canada.
Noem: “One of the individuals we arrested recently was the girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”
Lullz
Lullz
lest anyone think the girlfriend line was a hilarious joke I concocted...
October 8, 2025 at 11:12 PM
“The girlfriend of one of the founders of antifa”: ah, but you wouldn’t know her. She lives in Canada.
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This is an important point.
Everyone one of these people has been asked to leave their home, their family, and their job to work without pay bc of the shutdown. We're better off thinking of ways to make this backfire on Abbott than to treat them poorly.
Everyone one of these people has been asked to leave their home, their family, and their job to work without pay bc of the shutdown. We're better off thinking of ways to make this backfire on Abbott than to treat them poorly.
Texas National Guard troops arriving in Chicago (via ABC News)
Remember: These are not MAGA stormtroopers. These are everyday teachers and accountants who signed up to serve their country with their spare time. They're being used as political pawns by venal, un-American, draft-dodging president
Remember: These are not MAGA stormtroopers. These are everyday teachers and accountants who signed up to serve their country with their spare time. They're being used as political pawns by venal, un-American, draft-dodging president
October 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This is an important point.
Everyone one of these people has been asked to leave their home, their family, and their job to work without pay bc of the shutdown. We're better off thinking of ways to make this backfire on Abbott than to treat them poorly.
Everyone one of these people has been asked to leave their home, their family, and their job to work without pay bc of the shutdown. We're better off thinking of ways to make this backfire on Abbott than to treat them poorly.