Sazz Pataki
@sortafairytale.bsky.social
Technical editor, longtime bookseller, and social media lurker. I don’t post much but love to read. She/her.
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Sazz Pataki
@sortafairytale.bsky.social
· May 24
“We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. Any human power can be resisted and changed by human beings. Resistance and change often begin in art, and very often in our art, the art of words.” — Ursula K. LeGuin
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Communities need used-book shops.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
November 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Communities need used-book shops.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
As the trends in our world are increasingly standardized and entrenched by "predictive" technologies that stifle innovation and reduce human actions into economic categories...
We need a full range of possibilities for readers and communities to explore and share.
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"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org
November 10, 2025 at 11:08 PM
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
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After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
Democratic leaders have failed us again. It's time to get new leaders.
After yet another capitulation by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats, it's clear we need new leadership capable of mounting a serious opposition to Trump's authoritarian regime. We're launching our la...
www.indivisible2026.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM
After yesterday’s surrender, we’re launching the largest Democratic primary program that we’ve ever run.
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
We will not back any Senate primary candidate unless they call for Schumer to step down as Minority Leader.
If you’re as pissed as we are, join this campaign to rebuild the Democratic Party. 👇
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the fury i feel is indescribable.
They're going to the highest court in the land to avoid feeding children.
November 8, 2025 at 12:18 AM
the fury i feel is indescribable.
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you can win without billionaires supporting you
you can win without party leadership endorsing you
you can win unapologetically standing with every persecuted minority pundits say are too politically toxic to touch
we could do everything about this process differently if we wanted to
you can win without party leadership endorsing you
you can win unapologetically standing with every persecuted minority pundits say are too politically toxic to touch
we could do everything about this process differently if we wanted to
Can’t stop thinking about all the robber baron fucks that held secret meetings and spent MILLIONS AND MILLIONS in bribes and campaign investments and attack ads and media manipulation trying to tank Mamdani currently having the dawning realization that their money is completely and utterly useless.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
you can win without billionaires supporting you
you can win without party leadership endorsing you
you can win unapologetically standing with every persecuted minority pundits say are too politically toxic to touch
we could do everything about this process differently if we wanted to
you can win without party leadership endorsing you
you can win unapologetically standing with every persecuted minority pundits say are too politically toxic to touch
we could do everything about this process differently if we wanted to
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this strange feeling you're experiencing this morning is optimism. hang on to it, we've got a long road ahead to the midterms next year, this is what will get you there.
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
this strange feeling you're experiencing this morning is optimism. hang on to it, we've got a long road ahead to the midterms next year, this is what will get you there.
Spokane, here’s a good place to donate if you would like to help with food resources for the local community:
givebutter.com/elmercaditod...
givebutter.com/elmercaditod...
El Mercadito Donation
By Latinos En Spokane
givebutter.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Spokane, here’s a good place to donate if you would like to help with food resources for the local community:
givebutter.com/elmercaditod...
givebutter.com/elmercaditod...
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The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
October 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The disappearance of America’s leadership class at a time like this means that the rest of us have to be leaders. We can no longer wait to be led by those with the power and authority to lead. You must lead, I must lead, all of us must lead. We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.
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important context for this thread in which i will collect actions we can take in spokane to help our neighbors eat:
You cannot crowdsource 8 billion dollars to make up for the loss of SNAP in November.
Or you could, through your taxes, if the law were being followed.
It is unlawful for the Trump Administration to leave the SNAP contingency fund untapped.
Or you could, through your taxes, if the law were being followed.
It is unlawful for the Trump Administration to leave the SNAP contingency fund untapped.
October 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
important context for this thread in which i will collect actions we can take in spokane to help our neighbors eat:
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If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
If you have it please donate cash to the food banks. $10 in their hands will feed more people than the $10 worth of canned goods you can buy for retail prices. Also check on your elders. Many of them will not admit they rely on these programs so grocery gift cards or a surprise bag of staples
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Everyone deserves food, healthcare, housing and an education.
They shouldn’t have to “prove they matter” to access basic support.
They shouldn’t be forced to justify their “worth” to have a chance at survival.
This shouldn’t be up for debate.
We have enough to help everyone.
They shouldn’t have to “prove they matter” to access basic support.
They shouldn’t be forced to justify their “worth” to have a chance at survival.
This shouldn’t be up for debate.
We have enough to help everyone.
October 26, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Everyone deserves food, healthcare, housing and an education.
They shouldn’t have to “prove they matter” to access basic support.
They shouldn’t be forced to justify their “worth” to have a chance at survival.
This shouldn’t be up for debate.
We have enough to help everyone.
They shouldn’t have to “prove they matter” to access basic support.
They shouldn’t be forced to justify their “worth” to have a chance at survival.
This shouldn’t be up for debate.
We have enough to help everyone.
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And that's that! We handed out lots and lots of warm drinks and care packages. A good group of folks showed up to pitch in and I'm so very grateful for all of you. We can't do it all, but we can do SOMETHING. 💜
October 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
And that's that! We handed out lots and lots of warm drinks and care packages. A good group of folks showed up to pitch in and I'm so very grateful for all of you. We can't do it all, but we can do SOMETHING. 💜
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Where's Arthur Dent when you need him
October 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Where's Arthur Dent when you need him
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The ACLU provides a downloadable list of protesters’ rights that is designed to be used as a phone background for easy access. You can get it here: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exerc...
www.aclu.org
October 18, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The ACLU provides a downloadable list of protesters’ rights that is designed to be used as a phone background for easy access. You can get it here: www.aclu.org/know-your-ri...
My city ❤️
October 18, 2025 at 1:12 AM
My city ❤️
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The world is so filled with beauty and wonder and I feel very strongly both that it should be a kinder place to live in and that it is within our power to make it as such
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The world is so filled with beauty and wonder and I feel very strongly both that it should be a kinder place to live in and that it is within our power to make it as such
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New in PN: Scenes from Portland's imaginary insurrection
"I’ve been taking images that are nowhere near this one conflict driveway — ones of puppies & kids playing, & families having picnics — b/c the idea that Portland is burned down & a war zone is just preposterous" — @timdickinson.bsky.social
"I’ve been taking images that are nowhere near this one conflict driveway — ones of puppies & kids playing, & families having picnics — b/c the idea that Portland is burned down & a war zone is just preposterous" — @timdickinson.bsky.social
Scenes from Portland's imaginary insurrection
"It would be funny if it wasn’t so f**king serious," Tim Dickinson says.
www.publicnotice.co
October 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
New in PN: Scenes from Portland's imaginary insurrection
"I’ve been taking images that are nowhere near this one conflict driveway — ones of puppies & kids playing, & families having picnics — b/c the idea that Portland is burned down & a war zone is just preposterous" — @timdickinson.bsky.social
"I’ve been taking images that are nowhere near this one conflict driveway — ones of puppies & kids playing, & families having picnics — b/c the idea that Portland is burned down & a war zone is just preposterous" — @timdickinson.bsky.social
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Solidarity is the only way
October 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Solidarity is the only way
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Find a frog gathering near you www.NoKings.org | October 18
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FROGS TOGETHER STRONG
Find a frog gathering near you www.NoKings.org | October 18
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FROGS TOGETHER STRONG
Find a frog gathering near you www.NoKings.org | October 18
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FROGS TOGETHER STRONG
Find a frog gathering near you www.NoKings.org | October 18
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cry havoc and let slip the frogs of war
October 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
cry havoc and let slip the frogs of war
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I love this image.
October 10, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I love this image.