Rocky 🖖🏍🌳📚🌈
@rockyourspocksoff.bsky.social
😠 Disgruntled Librarian 📣 advocating from a deep red state for: 📚 books 🤓 libraries 🏫 public education 📰 information literacy & ✊️ more! #FreePeopleReadFreely #DoNotComplyInAdvance
👨🌾👩🌾 Plant people Unite! Texas is about to outlaw plants.
🚫🪴 The Texas GOP is attempting to pass a bill (SB1868) that outlaws any plants THEY deem remotely "hallucinognic" & it's giving 🐧Penguin Tax (AKA: Irresponsible use of AI & copy/paste) 🙄
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
🚫🪴 The Texas GOP is attempting to pass a bill (SB1868) that outlaws any plants THEY deem remotely "hallucinognic" & it's giving 🐧Penguin Tax (AKA: Irresponsible use of AI & copy/paste) 🙄
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
April 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM
👨🌾👩🌾 Plant people Unite! Texas is about to outlaw plants.
🚫🪴 The Texas GOP is attempting to pass a bill (SB1868) that outlaws any plants THEY deem remotely "hallucinognic" & it's giving 🐧Penguin Tax (AKA: Irresponsible use of AI & copy/paste) 🙄
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
🚫🪴 The Texas GOP is attempting to pass a bill (SB1868) that outlaws any plants THEY deem remotely "hallucinognic" & it's giving 🐧Penguin Tax (AKA: Irresponsible use of AI & copy/paste) 🙄
capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/...
🚨 DOGE is actively working to dismantle Libraries. Right now!
March 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
🚨 DOGE is actively working to dismantle Libraries. Right now!
How do people consistently side with the "heroes" of stories & history, but fail to do so in reality? Is it ignorance? Fear? Pride? Hate?
Possibly, however it's likely an onslaught of disinformation designed to exploit our baser instincts, called propaganda.
Possibly, however it's likely an onslaught of disinformation designed to exploit our baser instincts, called propaganda.
March 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
How do people consistently side with the "heroes" of stories & history, but fail to do so in reality? Is it ignorance? Fear? Pride? Hate?
Possibly, however it's likely an onslaught of disinformation designed to exploit our baser instincts, called propaganda.
Possibly, however it's likely an onslaught of disinformation designed to exploit our baser instincts, called propaganda.
Texas Rep. Pat Curry has filed a bill to abolish Texas Parks & Wildlife.
🇨🇱 TPWD maintains 89 state parks, historic sites & natural areas on more than 640K acres.
🌳🪚 Chopping up & selling off the National Parks isn't enough for the GOP & I expect we will see more, similar, state legislation.
🇨🇱 TPWD maintains 89 state parks, historic sites & natural areas on more than 640K acres.
🌳🪚 Chopping up & selling off the National Parks isn't enough for the GOP & I expect we will see more, similar, state legislation.
March 16, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Texas Rep. Pat Curry has filed a bill to abolish Texas Parks & Wildlife.
🇨🇱 TPWD maintains 89 state parks, historic sites & natural areas on more than 640K acres.
🌳🪚 Chopping up & selling off the National Parks isn't enough for the GOP & I expect we will see more, similar, state legislation.
🇨🇱 TPWD maintains 89 state parks, historic sites & natural areas on more than 640K acres.
🌳🪚 Chopping up & selling off the National Parks isn't enough for the GOP & I expect we will see more, similar, state legislation.
According to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission:
Texas receives $11 million federal dollars *annually.* Over 90% of those funds pay for library services that benefit local Texas communities.
Texas receives $11 million federal dollars *annually.* Over 90% of those funds pay for library services that benefit local Texas communities.
March 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
According to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission:
Texas receives $11 million federal dollars *annually.* Over 90% of those funds pay for library services that benefit local Texas communities.
Texas receives $11 million federal dollars *annually.* Over 90% of those funds pay for library services that benefit local Texas communities.
Today's badass #HerStory is Buffalo Calf Road Woman.
Cheyenne woman who saved her wounded warrior brother at Battle of the Rosebud (June 1876). Her bravery rallied warriors together for the Battle at Little Big Horn, where, according to legend, she knocked Lt. Con. Custer off his horse.
Cheyenne woman who saved her wounded warrior brother at Battle of the Rosebud (June 1876). Her bravery rallied warriors together for the Battle at Little Big Horn, where, according to legend, she knocked Lt. Con. Custer off his horse.
March 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Today's badass #HerStory is Buffalo Calf Road Woman.
Cheyenne woman who saved her wounded warrior brother at Battle of the Rosebud (June 1876). Her bravery rallied warriors together for the Battle at Little Big Horn, where, according to legend, she knocked Lt. Con. Custer off his horse.
Cheyenne woman who saved her wounded warrior brother at Battle of the Rosebud (June 1876). Her bravery rallied warriors together for the Battle at Little Big Horn, where, according to legend, she knocked Lt. Con. Custer off his horse.
Today's badass #HerStory is Malala Yousafzai.
The youngest person to recieve the Nobel Peace Prize, she was the target of a Taliban assassination attempt at age 15 for advocating for the education rights of women in her homeland of Swat Valley in Pakistan. She continues to do humanitarian work.
The youngest person to recieve the Nobel Peace Prize, she was the target of a Taliban assassination attempt at age 15 for advocating for the education rights of women in her homeland of Swat Valley in Pakistan. She continues to do humanitarian work.
March 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Today's badass #HerStory is Malala Yousafzai.
The youngest person to recieve the Nobel Peace Prize, she was the target of a Taliban assassination attempt at age 15 for advocating for the education rights of women in her homeland of Swat Valley in Pakistan. She continues to do humanitarian work.
The youngest person to recieve the Nobel Peace Prize, she was the target of a Taliban assassination attempt at age 15 for advocating for the education rights of women in her homeland of Swat Valley in Pakistan. She continues to do humanitarian work.
Today's badass #HerStory is Julia Butterfly Hill.
Environmentalist who lived in a tent at the top of a 200 ft tall, 1,000 year old California Redwood for 738 days (Dec 1997-99) to prevent the Pacific Lumber Company from cutting it down.
✊️🌲Support state & national parks @altnps.bsky.social
Environmentalist who lived in a tent at the top of a 200 ft tall, 1,000 year old California Redwood for 738 days (Dec 1997-99) to prevent the Pacific Lumber Company from cutting it down.
✊️🌲Support state & national parks @altnps.bsky.social
March 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Today's badass #HerStory is Julia Butterfly Hill.
Environmentalist who lived in a tent at the top of a 200 ft tall, 1,000 year old California Redwood for 738 days (Dec 1997-99) to prevent the Pacific Lumber Company from cutting it down.
✊️🌲Support state & national parks @altnps.bsky.social
Environmentalist who lived in a tent at the top of a 200 ft tall, 1,000 year old California Redwood for 738 days (Dec 1997-99) to prevent the Pacific Lumber Company from cutting it down.
✊️🌲Support state & national parks @altnps.bsky.social
Today's badass #HerStory is Dolly Parton.
Born in a 1 room log cabin, she is one of the most successful music artists of all time. She also founded the Dollywood Foundation, which supports projects related to education & poverty relief, both in her home state of Tennessee, as well as nationwide.
Born in a 1 room log cabin, she is one of the most successful music artists of all time. She also founded the Dollywood Foundation, which supports projects related to education & poverty relief, both in her home state of Tennessee, as well as nationwide.
March 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Today's badass #HerStory is Dolly Parton.
Born in a 1 room log cabin, she is one of the most successful music artists of all time. She also founded the Dollywood Foundation, which supports projects related to education & poverty relief, both in her home state of Tennessee, as well as nationwide.
Born in a 1 room log cabin, she is one of the most successful music artists of all time. She also founded the Dollywood Foundation, which supports projects related to education & poverty relief, both in her home state of Tennessee, as well as nationwide.
Today's #HerStory is Henrietta Lacks.
Her cervical cancer cells, which were taken & studied without her consent, are the source of the HeLa cell line. In the 70+ years since her death, her "immortal" HeLa cells have contributed to medical advances in vaccines, cancer research & more.
Her cervical cancer cells, which were taken & studied without her consent, are the source of the HeLa cell line. In the 70+ years since her death, her "immortal" HeLa cells have contributed to medical advances in vaccines, cancer research & more.
March 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Today's #HerStory is Henrietta Lacks.
Her cervical cancer cells, which were taken & studied without her consent, are the source of the HeLa cell line. In the 70+ years since her death, her "immortal" HeLa cells have contributed to medical advances in vaccines, cancer research & more.
Her cervical cancer cells, which were taken & studied without her consent, are the source of the HeLa cell line. In the 70+ years since her death, her "immortal" HeLa cells have contributed to medical advances in vaccines, cancer research & more.
Today's badass #HerStory is the Code Girls.
More than 10K women served as cryptographers/analysts during WWII & were a vital part of the Allied Forces victory. Recruited in secrecy with no official roster, it has been impossible to track down most individuals & the details of their service.
More than 10K women served as cryptographers/analysts during WWII & were a vital part of the Allied Forces victory. Recruited in secrecy with no official roster, it has been impossible to track down most individuals & the details of their service.
March 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Today's badass #HerStory is the Code Girls.
More than 10K women served as cryptographers/analysts during WWII & were a vital part of the Allied Forces victory. Recruited in secrecy with no official roster, it has been impossible to track down most individuals & the details of their service.
More than 10K women served as cryptographers/analysts during WWII & were a vital part of the Allied Forces victory. Recruited in secrecy with no official roster, it has been impossible to track down most individuals & the details of their service.
George W. Bush Presidential Center has spoken out agaisnt the Regime's treatment of Zelensky & Ukraine. Great. BUT where was this energy before the 💩 hit the fan? AND where's Clinton? You know, the guy who negotiated the Budapest Memorandum where 🇺🇦 gave up their nukes in exchange for 🇺🇸 protection??
March 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
George W. Bush Presidential Center has spoken out agaisnt the Regime's treatment of Zelensky & Ukraine. Great. BUT where was this energy before the 💩 hit the fan? AND where's Clinton? You know, the guy who negotiated the Budapest Memorandum where 🇺🇦 gave up their nukes in exchange for 🇺🇸 protection??
NYT has released a list of words that the Regime has removed from the Federal Govt.
Coming from the same bigots who claim FrEe SpEeCh Is BaCk 🙄
🔗 Link to full list in comments 👇
Coming from the same bigots who claim FrEe SpEeCh Is BaCk 🙄
🔗 Link to full list in comments 👇
March 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
NYT has released a list of words that the Regime has removed from the Federal Govt.
Coming from the same bigots who claim FrEe SpEeCh Is BaCk 🙄
🔗 Link to full list in comments 👇
Coming from the same bigots who claim FrEe SpEeCh Is BaCk 🙄
🔗 Link to full list in comments 👇
Protecting minority groups is important because the treatment of these groups is both a litmus test & a reflection of the moral & ethical compass of society.
March 8, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Protecting minority groups is important because the treatment of these groups is both a litmus test & a reflection of the moral & ethical compass of society.
Additionally, we are experiencing a hyperfixation of marginalized communities, such as LGBTQ+ & specifically, the Trans community (>2% of US population), which is being used as a red herring to spark hate, divide & distract.
March 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Additionally, we are experiencing a hyperfixation of marginalized communities, such as LGBTQ+ & specifically, the Trans community (>2% of US population), which is being used as a red herring to spark hate, divide & distract.
There are many convos to be had about systemic inequality & how this shift is having radical impacts on US politics & culture (the stripping of civil rights & bodily autonomy we are experiencing today). Remember, men didn't GIVE women the right to vote--men held it HOSTAGE & women FOUGHT for it.
March 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
There are many convos to be had about systemic inequality & how this shift is having radical impacts on US politics & culture (the stripping of civil rights & bodily autonomy we are experiencing today). Remember, men didn't GIVE women the right to vote--men held it HOSTAGE & women FOUGHT for it.
It's #InternationalWomensDay & today's badass #HerStory is YOU!
Despite being ~51% of the population, women represent only 28% of congress, 10% of CEOs, & 0% of US Presidents. Women ♀️ earn 83¢ to every man's ♂️ $1 despite outpacing men with advanced degrees. 🧵
Despite being ~51% of the population, women represent only 28% of congress, 10% of CEOs, & 0% of US Presidents. Women ♀️ earn 83¢ to every man's ♂️ $1 despite outpacing men with advanced degrees. 🧵
March 8, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It's #InternationalWomensDay & today's badass #HerStory is YOU!
Despite being ~51% of the population, women represent only 28% of congress, 10% of CEOs, & 0% of US Presidents. Women ♀️ earn 83¢ to every man's ♂️ $1 despite outpacing men with advanced degrees. 🧵
Despite being ~51% of the population, women represent only 28% of congress, 10% of CEOs, & 0% of US Presidents. Women ♀️ earn 83¢ to every man's ♂️ $1 despite outpacing men with advanced degrees. 🧵
Today's badass #HerStory is Boudicca.
Warrior Queen of the Iceni people who lead an uprising against the Roman Empire (61 CE) & destroyed the capital of Roman Britain before being defeated. She is believed to have poisoned herself to avoid Roman retribution & is a symbol of justice & independance.
Warrior Queen of the Iceni people who lead an uprising against the Roman Empire (61 CE) & destroyed the capital of Roman Britain before being defeated. She is believed to have poisoned herself to avoid Roman retribution & is a symbol of justice & independance.
March 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Today's badass #HerStory is Boudicca.
Warrior Queen of the Iceni people who lead an uprising against the Roman Empire (61 CE) & destroyed the capital of Roman Britain before being defeated. She is believed to have poisoned herself to avoid Roman retribution & is a symbol of justice & independance.
Warrior Queen of the Iceni people who lead an uprising against the Roman Empire (61 CE) & destroyed the capital of Roman Britain before being defeated. She is believed to have poisoned herself to avoid Roman retribution & is a symbol of justice & independance.
Today's badass #HerStory: The Soldaderas (Adelitas).
Women who fought in the Mexican Revolution (1910-20), a struggle for land & civil liberties that ended the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. Many served traditonal roles as nurses & wives, but others took up arms, some becoming COs & "coronelas"
Women who fought in the Mexican Revolution (1910-20), a struggle for land & civil liberties that ended the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. Many served traditonal roles as nurses & wives, but others took up arms, some becoming COs & "coronelas"
March 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Today's badass #HerStory: The Soldaderas (Adelitas).
Women who fought in the Mexican Revolution (1910-20), a struggle for land & civil liberties that ended the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. Many served traditonal roles as nurses & wives, but others took up arms, some becoming COs & "coronelas"
Women who fought in the Mexican Revolution (1910-20), a struggle for land & civil liberties that ended the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz. Many served traditonal roles as nurses & wives, but others took up arms, some becoming COs & "coronelas"
Today's badass #HerStory is Zheng Yi Sao.
After her husband died she took over his pirate confederation, eventually negotiating her own surrender & retirement in 1810 after conflicts w the East India Company, Portuguese Empire, & Great Qing. She is one of the most successful pirates in history.
After her husband died she took over his pirate confederation, eventually negotiating her own surrender & retirement in 1810 after conflicts w the East India Company, Portuguese Empire, & Great Qing. She is one of the most successful pirates in history.
March 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Today's badass #HerStory is Zheng Yi Sao.
After her husband died she took over his pirate confederation, eventually negotiating her own surrender & retirement in 1810 after conflicts w the East India Company, Portuguese Empire, & Great Qing. She is one of the most successful pirates in history.
After her husband died she took over his pirate confederation, eventually negotiating her own surrender & retirement in 1810 after conflicts w the East India Company, Portuguese Empire, & Great Qing. She is one of the most successful pirates in history.
Today's badass #HerStory is Julie d'Aubigny (Mademoiselle Maupin):
A French opera singer & fencer who regularly dressed as a man, had many bisexual affairs & won several duels with angry men whose women she took as lovers. She is believed to have died in 1707 after the death of her soul mate.
A French opera singer & fencer who regularly dressed as a man, had many bisexual affairs & won several duels with angry men whose women she took as lovers. She is believed to have died in 1707 after the death of her soul mate.
March 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Today's badass #HerStory is Julie d'Aubigny (Mademoiselle Maupin):
A French opera singer & fencer who regularly dressed as a man, had many bisexual affairs & won several duels with angry men whose women she took as lovers. She is believed to have died in 1707 after the death of her soul mate.
A French opera singer & fencer who regularly dressed as a man, had many bisexual affairs & won several duels with angry men whose women she took as lovers. She is believed to have died in 1707 after the death of her soul mate.
Today's badass #HerStory: Virginia Woolf
Best known for her feminist essays & novels, such as "A Room of One's Own" which made the case for Women's suffrage. Due to the time period, she also suffered from untreated mental illness & committed suicide by drowning in 1941.
Best known for her feminist essays & novels, such as "A Room of One's Own" which made the case for Women's suffrage. Due to the time period, she also suffered from untreated mental illness & committed suicide by drowning in 1941.
March 3, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Today's badass #HerStory: Virginia Woolf
Best known for her feminist essays & novels, such as "A Room of One's Own" which made the case for Women's suffrage. Due to the time period, she also suffered from untreated mental illness & committed suicide by drowning in 1941.
Best known for her feminist essays & novels, such as "A Room of One's Own" which made the case for Women's suffrage. Due to the time period, she also suffered from untreated mental illness & committed suicide by drowning in 1941.
Today's badass #HerStory is: The suffragists (a derogatory term that was embraced).
Women who fought for the right to vote using petitions, marches, public meetings & protests. In 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving white women the right to vote (this did not apply to BIPOC until 1965).
Women who fought for the right to vote using petitions, marches, public meetings & protests. In 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving white women the right to vote (this did not apply to BIPOC until 1965).
March 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today's badass #HerStory is: The suffragists (a derogatory term that was embraced).
Women who fought for the right to vote using petitions, marches, public meetings & protests. In 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving white women the right to vote (this did not apply to BIPOC until 1965).
Women who fought for the right to vote using petitions, marches, public meetings & protests. In 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified, giving white women the right to vote (this did not apply to BIPOC until 1965).
Let #WomensHistoryMonth2025 serve as a reminder that the accomplishments of many women (especially BIPOC & LGBTQ+) have been erased, stolen, and ignored by mainstream HIStory & women's rights are actively being rolled back & threatened in the US.
#Herstory #WomeInHistory #WHM #SiSePuede
#Herstory #WomeInHistory #WHM #SiSePuede
March 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Let #WomensHistoryMonth2025 serve as a reminder that the accomplishments of many women (especially BIPOC & LGBTQ+) have been erased, stolen, and ignored by mainstream HIStory & women's rights are actively being rolled back & threatened in the US.
#Herstory #WomeInHistory #WHM #SiSePuede
#Herstory #WomeInHistory #WHM #SiSePuede
💉 VACCINATE YOUR KIDS! TX is experiencing a measals outbreak & a child is DEAD. All TX schools are required to report vaxx rates to TX Health & Human Services & there is an interesting correlation between Christian private schools & lower vaccination rates in the NTx area.
February 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
💉 VACCINATE YOUR KIDS! TX is experiencing a measals outbreak & a child is DEAD. All TX schools are required to report vaxx rates to TX Health & Human Services & there is an interesting correlation between Christian private schools & lower vaccination rates in the NTx area.