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sstarkes.bsky.social
@sstarkes.bsky.social
Activist, writer, former teacher, passionate about outdoors, new grandma, pug lover… I struggle with hating Trump, but there it is. Fighting for my grandson and all of our future. RESIST! I follow back BLUE.

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Today is my 67th birthday. I feel I am more authentically me at this time in my life than ever before. I’ve been a mom and now I’m a Grammy. I’m sister, I’m a friend. But I know who I am and what I believe in. I believe in democracy. I believe in our country. So I stand against Trump. Simple.
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
@maddow.msnbc.com Republican stronghold Tyler, TX is shifting. This week after the county entered into a partnership with ICE to target Hispanic citizens, people protested and fought back, speaking at the Co. Commissioners meeting against arresting longtime friends and coworkers. Change is coming.
November 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
@maddow.msnbc.com restaurants across my small town here in Texas are responding to the upcoming food crisis in this way. While I’m happy to see them stepping up, it’s sad that we have to do this to keep food in front of our children. And I blame Trump.
October 31, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Earlier today, I was told that our protesting was fear mongering! All I could do is look at them and say well, if an inflatable T. Rex is something you fear, well then you got me.
October 19, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Yep!
October 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM
The inflatables were in full force tonight in Tyler, Texas!!! This blood red is Texas city turned out more than 2000 people to fight for democracy. And the cheers and honks in support were deafening. Abbott/Trump know Texas is turning and they’re scared.
October 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
@maddow.msnbc.com warriors come in all ages and sizes….Tyler, TX
October 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Tiny blood red Athens Tx had a great turnout!!! Facing lots of anger and ugliness but staying true to staying peaceful and kind! #nomorekings
October 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
What an ass….
October 17, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Goodnight from Yellowstone…
September 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Retired teacher, my side gig is FM Fragrances/Skincare. We twin the world‘s most iconic fragrances for far less than department store prices. This is to pay for plane tickets to Canada - my daughter, SIL, and grandson are moving there for safety. Appreciate your support, respond here for a list. 💕
July 25, 2025 at 10:26 PM
I’m a retired teacher, my sidegig is FM Fragrances/Skincare. We “twin” the world’s most iconic fragrances for far less than department stores. My daughter, SIL, and grandson are moving to Canada for safety, so help me pay for plane tickets while smelling great! Just ask and I’ll send you a list!
July 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
My first ever bloomed yesterday! She’s tiny, but sweet!
July 16, 2025 at 3:04 AM
I love Core Power chocolate protein drink. It’s like chocolate milk. I drink half before I go for my run, and then drink the other half when I get back. I can’t run on a full stomach and I go first thing in the morning, so this takes the place of breakfast until I get home. It’s delicious.
June 28, 2025 at 10:40 PM
How much more does America need to wake up and realize that we are no longer in a free country? Democracy is over. When they start resting and locking up Congress, you might as well turn the lights out. OR FIGHT BACK!
June 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The boys say hello! Really, they did. Right before they decided to take yet another nap. 🤣❤️
June 20, 2025 at 2:01 AM
One thing I have noticed in the last couple of weeks is that anxiety is causing my sleep to be very disruptive. It’s understandable, we are in horrible and incredibly frightening times with a madman at the helm. But we have to take care of ourselves. So this morning, protein pancakes for the win.
June 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Does he never look up? I’m sorry, but what would that be right on the very top of the White House? An idiot.
June 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Sometimes you need a friend to lean on…
June 17, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Yes. Yes we do…
June 15, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Over 1600 attended today’s rally in deeply red Tyler Texas. A change is coming. Lots of good signs, but these were two of my favorites…#NoKings
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June 15, 2025 at 2:48 AM
@maddow.msnbc.com Deeply red Tyler, Tx - 1,500 standing up to Trump!! #NoKingDay
June 14, 2025 at 11:11 PM
June 14, 2025 at 10:44 PM
@maddow.msnbc.com Tyler Tx just getting underway and hundreds here!! Deeply red city but change is coming!! 
June 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Let’s go!!! We can have a country we are proud of again. It’s time to hit the streets and take back democracy. The little orange man has to go.
June 14, 2025 at 1:59 PM