A Relentless Zebra
@relentlesszebra.bsky.social
Wife, dog mom, runner, career nanny, chronic illness warrior, blue dot in a red state (for now). I love reading, fast cars, and Steelers football.
I will never stop screaming that gerrymandering (and voter suppression tactics, which Texas *loves*) and voter apathy are pretty strongly connected. When you gerrymander and make it hard for ppl to vote, over time you make them believe their vote doesn't matter.
October 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I will never stop screaming that gerrymandering (and voter suppression tactics, which Texas *loves*) and voter apathy are pretty strongly connected. When you gerrymander and make it hard for ppl to vote, over time you make them believe their vote doesn't matter.
I was gonna say, bluegrass has never been a cultural preserve for conservative values, and it still isn't. Loads of old and new music in the genre just eviscerating politicians and societal problems.
October 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I was gonna say, bluegrass has never been a cultural preserve for conservative values, and it still isn't. Loads of old and new music in the genre just eviscerating politicians and societal problems.
Imo, we have to win the current freaking war, which will likely involve gerrymandering of our own, before we can pursue any sort of Reconstruction, common ground, etc. The race to "move on" from the Civil War in the back end of the 1800s is largely why we're here now, after all.
August 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Imo, we have to win the current freaking war, which will likely involve gerrymandering of our own, before we can pursue any sort of Reconstruction, common ground, etc. The race to "move on" from the Civil War in the back end of the 1800s is largely why we're here now, after all.
Reminder in the wake of the Texas floods.
More people voted for Harris in Texas (4.8 mil) than voted for her in New York state (4.6 mil). 5.2 mil voted for Biden. Stop writing off Dems in red states like we don't matter or there aren't that many of us.
#TurnTexasBlue
#fightoligarchy
More people voted for Harris in Texas (4.8 mil) than voted for her in New York state (4.6 mil). 5.2 mil voted for Biden. Stop writing off Dems in red states like we don't matter or there aren't that many of us.
#TurnTexasBlue
#fightoligarchy
July 7, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Reminder in the wake of the Texas floods.
More people voted for Harris in Texas (4.8 mil) than voted for her in New York state (4.6 mil). 5.2 mil voted for Biden. Stop writing off Dems in red states like we don't matter or there aren't that many of us.
#TurnTexasBlue
#fightoligarchy
More people voted for Harris in Texas (4.8 mil) than voted for her in New York state (4.6 mil). 5.2 mil voted for Biden. Stop writing off Dems in red states like we don't matter or there aren't that many of us.
#TurnTexasBlue
#fightoligarchy
June 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
This is where I'm at with it. When all the legal minds smarter than me by far are equally going "wtf this is stupid and obviously intended to do something other than actually enforce the law" I am inclined to agree with their take until convincing evidence to the contrary is produced.
April 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This is where I'm at with it. When all the legal minds smarter than me by far are equally going "wtf this is stupid and obviously intended to do something other than actually enforce the law" I am inclined to agree with their take until convincing evidence to the contrary is produced.
🤷♀️ We fight until we can't anymore.
April 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🤷♀️ We fight until we can't anymore.
🤷♀️ I didn't think it was a trick question but again with a whole bunch of people and failing open book tests.
April 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
🤷♀️ I didn't think it was a trick question but again with a whole bunch of people and failing open book tests.
How it started versus how it's going, podcast edition 🙄
Really really really over everyone in the media who told us we were overreacting two months ago and now is willing to acknowledge the raging fire being lit in our govt on fucking purpose.
Really really really over everyone in the media who told us we were overreacting two months ago and now is willing to acknowledge the raging fire being lit in our govt on fucking purpose.
April 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
How it started versus how it's going, podcast edition 🙄
Really really really over everyone in the media who told us we were overreacting two months ago and now is willing to acknowledge the raging fire being lit in our govt on fucking purpose.
Really really really over everyone in the media who told us we were overreacting two months ago and now is willing to acknowledge the raging fire being lit in our govt on fucking purpose.
I feel very similarly. No cat pics (for I am not a cat owner alas) so have a ridiculous dog picture instead.
April 2, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I feel very similarly. No cat pics (for I am not a cat owner alas) so have a ridiculous dog picture instead.
If you think they won't ask Americans to inform on other "dangerous" populations if they can convince enough of us to tattle on neighbors who may not have legal status, you are lying to yourself in a especially dangerous way.
March 31, 2025 at 12:36 AM
If you think they won't ask Americans to inform on other "dangerous" populations if they can convince enough of us to tattle on neighbors who may not have legal status, you are lying to yourself in a especially dangerous way.
Spent some time at my local #publiclibrary working this morning after PT and ended up bringing home some light reading 🤭
#booksky
#historynerd
#booksky
#historynerd
March 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Spent some time at my local #publiclibrary working this morning after PT and ended up bringing home some light reading 🤭
#booksky
#historynerd
#booksky
#historynerd
In my front yard in Texas since November, specifically because fuck the guy down the street with multiple MAGA/🟠 flags and signs up year round since 2016. I've gotten multiple compliments on it, and I've noticed the number of MAGA flags down the road is gradually decreasing 🤔
March 23, 2025 at 3:18 AM
In my front yard in Texas since November, specifically because fuck the guy down the street with multiple MAGA/🟠 flags and signs up year round since 2016. I've gotten multiple compliments on it, and I've noticed the number of MAGA flags down the road is gradually decreasing 🤔
I am incredibly caring and empathetic...but not to those who are hell bent on destroying our system of government, doing harm to the most vulnerable people in our country, and helping those who would harm us. 🤷♀️
March 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I am incredibly caring and empathetic...but not to those who are hell bent on destroying our system of government, doing harm to the most vulnerable people in our country, and helping those who would harm us. 🤷♀️
Serbia is a fraction of the size of just the lower 48 (slightly bigger than South Carolina in fact). I live in Texas, which is larger than France. For me to get to my state capital, it's a 3.5 hour drive. For me to get to DC, it's a 22+ hour drive or $700 in plane tickets plus hotel rooms.
March 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Serbia is a fraction of the size of just the lower 48 (slightly bigger than South Carolina in fact). I live in Texas, which is larger than France. For me to get to my state capital, it's a 3.5 hour drive. For me to get to DC, it's a 22+ hour drive or $700 in plane tickets plus hotel rooms.
As someone who is fully vaccinated but also immunosuppressed while living in a state with a rapidly growing measles outbreak, this doesn't terrify me at all, nope.
Everything is fine.
Everything is fine.
February 16, 2025 at 5:36 AM
As someone who is fully vaccinated but also immunosuppressed while living in a state with a rapidly growing measles outbreak, this doesn't terrify me at all, nope.
Everything is fine.
Everything is fine.
I feel like I may be using this mug for my coffee every morning for the next four years...
January 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I feel like I may be using this mug for my coffee every morning for the next four years...
Vibes for today 🤷♀️
January 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Vibes for today 🤷♀️
Every other country on this list has national healthcare, but I'm sure Musk has a plan to "fix" it that will somehow make it worse.
December 6, 2024 at 3:16 PM
Every other country on this list has national healthcare, but I'm sure Musk has a plan to "fix" it that will somehow make it worse.
Not gonna lie, I wear being called a heretic with pride these days, because everything I know about my faith and my god says I'm not the one practicing actual heresy and blasphemy.
December 1, 2024 at 12:30 AM
Not gonna lie, I wear being called a heretic with pride these days, because everything I know about my faith and my god says I'm not the one practicing actual heresy and blasphemy.
Bathrooms have never ever been the issue 🤷♀️
November 29, 2024 at 3:31 PM
Bathrooms have never ever been the issue 🤷♀️
Seems like we'll have to agree to disagree, as I attempted to engage you at the level you sought (sources and critical discourse) and you've been the one going for insults and personal attacks. I'm off to spend time with my husband and my dogs. I hope you have a lovely day.
November 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Seems like we'll have to agree to disagree, as I attempted to engage you at the level you sought (sources and critical discourse) and you've been the one going for insults and personal attacks. I'm off to spend time with my husband and my dogs. I hope you have a lovely day.
November 26, 2024 at 1:39 PM