Ruth Burnham
@ruthburnham.bsky.social
Lifelong Dem., handspinner, knitter, 🧶 Grandy. www.flatironsfiberworks.com no DMs unless I know you or you want #activistknitting. I block DMs, 🚫bitcoin, men who are looking, and random busty ladies. #EmotionalSupportChickens
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Ruth Burnham
@ruthburnham.bsky.social
· Dec 27
I’m an #activistknitter. In exchange for contributions (preferably $100 or higher, but negotiable—can be cumulative) I will make a handspun, handknit Emotional Support Chicken for you. As if 12/29/24 over $3400 raised for @aclu.bsky.social @ppfa.bsky.social & other good causes
When DJT is gone, I propose a national fundraiser to remove his stupid ballroom, restore the East Wing and the Rose Garden, and remove every trace of his presence at the White House. Personally, I wouldn’t even hang a portrait of him. Erase him.
October 23, 2025 at 1:17 PM
When DJT is gone, I propose a national fundraiser to remove his stupid ballroom, restore the East Wing and the Rose Garden, and remove every trace of his presence at the White House. Personally, I wouldn’t even hang a portrait of him. Erase him.
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Ukrainian drones struck Russian-occupied Crimea overnight on Oct. 6, hitting the largest oil storage facility in Crimea, located about 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Ukraine-controlled territory, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported.
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, Kyiv says
Key developments on Oct. 6:
* Ukraine hits largest oil terminal in Russian-occupied Crimea, General Staff confirms, sparks massive blaze
* 40,000 Russians without power in Belgorod after Ukrainian ...
kyivindependent.com
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Ukrainian drones struck Russian-occupied Crimea overnight on Oct. 6, hitting the largest oil storage facility in Crimea, located about 250 kilometers (155 miles) from Ukraine-controlled territory, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported.
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Bonta: Just minutes before the hearing, we got word that the Texas National Guard has been federalized.
We asked the judge to issue a broad order — one that applies to every National Guard unit in every state — stating that none of them can be deployed to Oregon.
She issued that order
We asked the judge to issue a broad order — one that applies to every National Guard unit in every state — stating that none of them can be deployed to Oregon.
She issued that order
October 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Bonta: Just minutes before the hearing, we got word that the Texas National Guard has been federalized.
We asked the judge to issue a broad order — one that applies to every National Guard unit in every state — stating that none of them can be deployed to Oregon.
She issued that order
We asked the judge to issue a broad order — one that applies to every National Guard unit in every state — stating that none of them can be deployed to Oregon.
She issued that order
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I'm hearing "political violence has no place in America" from people who were more than OK with what happened on Jan 6, 2021.
September 10, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I'm hearing "political violence has no place in America" from people who were more than OK with what happened on Jan 6, 2021.
DJT was so proud of that Georgia plant, bringing manufacturing to America. I don’t mind that so many of the workers are South Koreans. They still pay taxes and spend money. Hyundai should pull the factory out and rebuild elsewhere, where they will be welcomed.
475 people arrested at Hyundai plant in Georgia – many of them South Korean – Hyundai should pull their manufacturing out of the US.
September 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
DJT was so proud of that Georgia plant, bringing manufacturing to America. I don’t mind that so many of the workers are South Koreans. They still pay taxes and spend money. Hyundai should pull the factory out and rebuild elsewhere, where they will be welcomed.
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When the leadership of any country rationalizes the bloodlust of sociopathy/psychopathy (ASPD), it will lead to large scale violence, war, and genocide.
September 6, 2025 at 4:37 AM
When the leadership of any country rationalizes the bloodlust of sociopathy/psychopathy (ASPD), it will lead to large scale violence, war, and genocide.
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Gavin Newsom to the press, when asked about his CAPS posts:
"I hope it’s a wake-up call. If you have issues with what I’m putting out, you should have concerns with what he’s putting out. The deeper question is - how have we allowed the normalization of HIS posts to go without similar scrutiny?"
"I hope it’s a wake-up call. If you have issues with what I’m putting out, you should have concerns with what he’s putting out. The deeper question is - how have we allowed the normalization of HIS posts to go without similar scrutiny?"
August 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Gavin Newsom to the press, when asked about his CAPS posts:
"I hope it’s a wake-up call. If you have issues with what I’m putting out, you should have concerns with what he’s putting out. The deeper question is - how have we allowed the normalization of HIS posts to go without similar scrutiny?"
"I hope it’s a wake-up call. If you have issues with what I’m putting out, you should have concerns with what he’s putting out. The deeper question is - how have we allowed the normalization of HIS posts to go without similar scrutiny?"
My latest finished object. Handspun linen lace topper. Pattern is “Donovan”, available on Ravelry.
July 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
My latest finished object. Handspun linen lace topper. Pattern is “Donovan”, available on Ravelry.
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So, in addition to being Flag Day, stupid military parade day, DJT’s birthday, &No Kings Day, it’s World Wide Knit in Public Day. Shall I take my knitting downtown and sit quietly, with one of my Emotional Support Chickens on display, showing that resistance can take many forms? #activistknitting
June 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
So, in addition to being Flag Day, stupid military parade day, DJT’s birthday, &No Kings Day, it’s World Wide Knit in Public Day. Shall I take my knitting downtown and sit quietly, with one of my Emotional Support Chickens on display, showing that resistance can take many forms? #activistknitting
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Reporting my family and I are safe in Boulder.
But not unscathed by the hate.
But not unscathed by the hate.
June 2, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Reporting my family and I are safe in Boulder.
But not unscathed by the hate.
But not unscathed by the hate.
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When that second intelligence memo came out that said Tren de Aragua was not a proxy for the Venezuelan government, I was certain someone was going to lose their job. Sure enough.
Sounds like Gabbard fired them for telling the truth.
Not much “intelligence” going on here…
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Not much “intelligence” going on here…
www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
Gabbard fires intel officials who oversaw memo contradicting White House claims on Venezuelan gang
Democratic lawmakers criticized the firings, suggesting they were punishment for providing information that didn’t support the administration’s agenda.
www.nbcnews.com
May 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
When that second intelligence memo came out that said Tren de Aragua was not a proxy for the Venezuelan government, I was certain someone was going to lose their job. Sure enough.
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More and more, JB Pritzker looks, and sounds, like he might be the right guy.
"Never before in my life, have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. We will fight their cruelty ... castigate them on the soapbox ... punish them at the ballot box." - Gov Pritzker
"Never before in my life, have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. We will fight their cruelty ... castigate them on the soapbox ... punish them at the ballot box." - Gov Pritzker
April 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
More and more, JB Pritzker looks, and sounds, like he might be the right guy.
"Never before in my life, have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. We will fight their cruelty ... castigate them on the soapbox ... punish them at the ballot box." - Gov Pritzker
"Never before in my life, have I called for mass protests, for mobilization, for disruption. But I am now. We will fight their cruelty ... castigate them on the soapbox ... punish them at the ballot box." - Gov Pritzker
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It astounds me that so many megarich people have such an outsized aversion to paying taxes and will acquiesce to so much societal harm in that pursuit when the tax payment would have negligible impact to them. I understand human behavior. I understand desire for wealth. I don't understand this.
April 28, 2025 at 11:57 PM
It astounds me that so many megarich people have such an outsized aversion to paying taxes and will acquiesce to so much societal harm in that pursuit when the tax payment would have negligible impact to them. I understand human behavior. I understand desire for wealth. I don't understand this.
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The Trump administration has not complied with a federal court order directing it to continue funding legal representation for unaccompanied immigrant children, attorneys in the case allege.
Trump admin hasn’t funded legal help for unaccompanied immigrant children despite judge’s order
Attorneys say the funding cutoff has caused chaos, with kids as young as 5 facing judges alone in immigration courts. Some are victims of sexual abuse and trafficking.
nbcnews.to
April 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Trump administration has not complied with a federal court order directing it to continue funding legal representation for unaccompanied immigrant children, attorneys in the case allege.
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Let’s be perfectly clear…
When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is ‘the role of Congress’ to remove him from office…
Full stop.
Any Questions?!
When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is ‘the role of Congress’ to remove him from office…
Full stop.
Any Questions?!
April 16, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Let’s be perfectly clear…
When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is ‘the role of Congress’ to remove him from office…
Full stop.
Any Questions?!
When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is ‘the role of Congress’ to remove him from office…
Full stop.
Any Questions?!
Emotional Support Chicken #29 going to donors in Washington State for their generous support for the American Friends Service Committee and ACLU. #activistknitting. Handspun yarn includes bamboo, wool, and silk.
April 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Emotional Support Chicken #29 going to donors in Washington State for their generous support for the American Friends Service Committee and ACLU. #activistknitting. Handspun yarn includes bamboo, wool, and silk.
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Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss:
Australia 0
Canada 0
Denmark 0
Finland 0
France 0
Germany 0
Iceland 0
Ireland 0
Italy 0
Japan 0
Netherlands 0
Norway 0
Portugal 0
Spain 0
Sweden 0
UK 0
United States 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
Australia 0
Canada 0
Denmark 0
Finland 0
France 0
Germany 0
Iceland 0
Ireland 0
Italy 0
Japan 0
Netherlands 0
Norway 0
Portugal 0
Spain 0
Sweden 0
UK 0
United States 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
April 10, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills or illness-related work loss:
Australia 0
Canada 0
Denmark 0
Finland 0
France 0
Germany 0
Iceland 0
Ireland 0
Italy 0
Japan 0
Netherlands 0
Norway 0
Portugal 0
Spain 0
Sweden 0
UK 0
United States 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
Australia 0
Canada 0
Denmark 0
Finland 0
France 0
Germany 0
Iceland 0
Ireland 0
Italy 0
Japan 0
Netherlands 0
Norway 0
Portugal 0
Spain 0
Sweden 0
UK 0
United States 530,000
There’s a lesson there.
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Raskin: The basis for this most destructive trade war in the history of the world is the profound economic research and policy writings of one Ron Vera, a completely fictional economist conjured up by Peter Navarro, a real person who Elon Musk just called a moron
April 8, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Raskin: The basis for this most destructive trade war in the history of the world is the profound economic research and policy writings of one Ron Vera, a completely fictional economist conjured up by Peter Navarro, a real person who Elon Musk just called a moron
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It confounds me the GOP thinks they can cause Trump to pivot with any contrition. They STILL don't understand his pathological affinity for doubling down. He's a narcissist who got injured. If he needs to bully the universe and scream lies forever, no problem. Malignant narcissists always get worse.
April 8, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It confounds me the GOP thinks they can cause Trump to pivot with any contrition. They STILL don't understand his pathological affinity for doubling down. He's a narcissist who got injured. If he needs to bully the universe and scream lies forever, no problem. Malignant narcissists always get worse.
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Can ONE media outlet PLEASE replace the sentence - "our longtime trading partners are viewing America as an unreliable partner going forward" with "our longtime trading partners are viewing America as being presently led by an uncontrollable psychopath." Please?
April 8, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Can ONE media outlet PLEASE replace the sentence - "our longtime trading partners are viewing America as an unreliable partner going forward" with "our longtime trading partners are viewing America as being presently led by an uncontrollable psychopath." Please?
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You set the house on fire, watched it burn, and then lost your nerve and put it out. You now have a partially burned house. Great job.
April 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM