Beth Becker
@spedwybabs.bsky.social
Progressive Digital Strategist/Trainer/Coach, loves shoes, cats & Eric Church :) she/her/hers
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Beth Becker
@spedwybabs.bsky.social
· Nov 22
Everyone else is talking about Bluesky so I might as well too
In the wake of the election Bluesky has seen an influx of users, many of whom self describe as “TwitterX refugees” so to speak. As this…
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New to Bluesky and trying to get your bearings? Here's a little primer I just wrote to help you get acclimated
@bianchiweather.bsky.social any advice for expected weather this week for the eric church shows at red rocks?
July 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
@bianchiweather.bsky.social any advice for expected weather this week for the eric church shows at red rocks?
Holy smokes that was fast
This is the live stream I'm watching for the papal announcement. Great experts with fantastic commentary: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3A2e...
Conclave 2025 LIVE: Habemus Papam! | Vatican, May 8th, 2025
YouTube video by EWTN
www.youtube.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Holy smokes that was fast
If this doesn't make you sick to your stomach unfollow me now
Rejected at her door, ICE nabs a Maryland woman in her car after smashing her window
Video shows a U.S. ICE agents breaking the window of a Maryland woman, Elsy Noemi Berrios, after failing to detain her at home.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
April 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
If this doesn't make you sick to your stomach unfollow me now
In case you have any anger left to give...
It is bad enough for fundraising consultants to spam out bad asks for a cut of the raise. It's highway fucking robbery to charge 25% OF THE PROFIT from online fundraising.
Worse, they're fleecing campaigns and donors with no chance of winning, and have shockingly thin resumes.
Worse, they're fleecing campaigns and donors with no chance of winning, and have shockingly thin resumes.
Meet the 23-Year-Old Student Who Raised $25 Million in Democratic Losses
A law student in Florida has a lucrative side gig: fund-raising consultant. His firm earns a 25 percent cut of “profit” from donations, and critics have begun to pile up after two special elections.
www.nytimes.com
April 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
In case you have any anger left to give...
I mean to be fair he crashed the economy just like he wanted to
April 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I mean to be fair he crashed the economy just like he wanted to
Reposted by Beth Becker
If you’re still in line to dunk on Elon Musk STAY IN LINE. If you dunk on him tonight, he has to cry himself to sleep.
April 2, 2025 at 2:30 AM
If you’re still in line to dunk on Elon Musk STAY IN LINE. If you dunk on him tonight, he has to cry himself to sleep.
GREAT JOB WISCONSIN 🥂🥳
April 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
GREAT JOB WISCONSIN 🥂🥳
Reposted by Beth Becker
:: BREAKING NOW: Multiple polling places across Milwaukee are running low or have run out of ballots as turnout is at record levels.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
April 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
:: BREAKING NOW: Multiple polling places across Milwaukee are running low or have run out of ballots as turnout is at record levels.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
MKE Election Commission is aware and sending out fresh ballots.
If you are in line -- or know someone who is -- ballots are on the way.
Well we know how to make that app useless right? #DeportMusk
To be clear this empowers domestic violence, employee abuse, blackmailing, in addition to your standard run of the mill racism. It exacerbates the inequality & power differential in *every* relationship between immigrant and non-immigrant.
Laura Loomer is encouraging people to report “illegal aliens and foreigners” to ICE for deportation via an app:
March 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Well we know how to make that app useless right? #DeportMusk
Platforms need to make alt text required
Everyone should use alt text. Reality everyone doesn't. There are many reasons for this. The majority of those reasons aren't malicious. Should we remind people to use alt text? Absolutely. Refuse to consume content that doesn't use it? All about it. Get aggressive towards ... (1/4)
March 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Platforms need to make alt text required
Reason 44677532 I hate getting a new phone... my new phone still doesn't understand that while watching U of A basketball i NEVER say duck
March 28, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Reason 44677532 I hate getting a new phone... my new phone still doesn't understand that while watching U of A basketball i NEVER say duck
Someone running ads saying Lord Tiny Hands is gonna rid the earth of cancer by 2029....sadly laughing given his budget plans for the world of health and science
March 28, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Someone running ads saying Lord Tiny Hands is gonna rid the earth of cancer by 2029....sadly laughing given his budget plans for the world of health and science
New answer to "how was your day?"..."well I didn't text attack plans to a reporter on signal today..."
March 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
New answer to "how was your day?"..."well I didn't text attack plans to a reporter on signal today..."
Reposted by Beth Becker
Circling back on this…
March 24, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Circling back on this…
This is a good point cause it ain't be safe for the athletes or fans to come
March 22, 2025 at 12:24 AM
This is a good point cause it ain't be safe for the athletes or fans to come
OK let's see if Bluesky is any good for #MarchMadness #BearDown
March 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
OK let's see if Bluesky is any good for #MarchMadness #BearDown
today in adulting i finished all 8 things on my monday to do list including renewing my passport and filing my taxes...how many thin mints have i earned?
ps the correct answer is ALL OF THEM :)
ps the correct answer is ALL OF THEM :)
March 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
today in adulting i finished all 8 things on my monday to do list including renewing my passport and filing my taxes...how many thin mints have i earned?
ps the correct answer is ALL OF THEM :)
ps the correct answer is ALL OF THEM :)
Reposted by Beth Becker
I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Musk wrote that Hitler is not responsible for the death of millions, and he still has a senior position in the administration, and evertyone moved on.
March 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I am still trying to wrap my head around the fact that Musk wrote that Hitler is not responsible for the death of millions, and he still has a senior position in the administration, and evertyone moved on.
Rest in Power Congressman... you will be missed more than words can say
Rep. Raul Grijalva dies at 77
Grijalva started his political career as a community organizer in Tucson.
www.kold.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Rest in Power Congressman... you will be missed more than words can say
@epolitics.bsky.social nailed it with this one
Make It Visceral, Make It Real: We Need Stories, Not Sound Bites
Moving fast and breaking things? That means the pain hits fast, too
epolitics.substack.com
February 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
@epolitics.bsky.social nailed it with this one
Reposted by Beth Becker
I'd give anything to live in precedented times
February 12, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I'd give anything to live in precedented times
Wow...saw a giant flash out of the corner of my eye and heard a loud pop...power out, internet out...building has generators but in feel bad for neighbors who may be in for a child rough night
February 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Wow...saw a giant flash out of the corner of my eye and heard a loud pop...power out, internet out...building has generators but in feel bad for neighbors who may be in for a child rough night
Panel and training submissions for @netrootsnation.bsky.social are now open... you know what to do
Netroots Nation -
netrootsnation.secure-platform.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Panel and training submissions for @netrootsnation.bsky.social are now open... you know what to do
Living legend Heather Booth getting folks fired up as we kick off #Rootacamp25
February 6, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Living legend Heather Booth getting folks fired up as we kick off #Rootacamp25