Steph Tidwell
@stephisleft.bsky.social
Tree-hugging, ocean-loving, bike-riding, sci-fi reading, fascist-punching, grant-writing, strategic-advising crankypants living in the PNW and still loving the mosh pit all the way into my 50s.
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A little #EarthDay REMINDER from the legendary folk singer, poet & labor organizer Utah Phillips (R.I.P.) #ClimateSky 🔌💡
April 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A little #EarthDay REMINDER from the legendary folk singer, poet & labor organizer Utah Phillips (R.I.P.) #ClimateSky 🔌💡
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Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez will be held in jail for the next 48 hours because he is under an ICE hold. Again, he is a U.S. citizen born in Georgia.
April 17, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez will be held in jail for the next 48 hours because he is under an ICE hold. Again, he is a U.S. citizen born in Georgia.
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watching kirsten gillibrand refuse to condemn andrew fucking cuomo, muttering about how "the voters should decide," it feels all too correct when donegan describes today's mainstream "liberalism" as a movement "too afraid to be unpopular."
I wrote about the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" and #Resistance feminism in retrospect, for @newyorker.com: www.newyorker.com/culture/on-t...
“The Handmaid’s Tale” Reflects the Exhaustion of Liberal Feminism
What’s most striking about the show, now in its final season, is not its hysteria but its lack of conviction.
www.newyorker.com
April 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
watching kirsten gillibrand refuse to condemn andrew fucking cuomo, muttering about how "the voters should decide," it feels all too correct when donegan describes today's mainstream "liberalism" as a movement "too afraid to be unpopular."
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Today House Republicans, cheered on by the richest person on Earth, passed a budget framework that will cut support for the poorest people in our country.
All while cutting taxes for corporations and the wealthy, and massively increasing the deficit.
All while cutting taxes for corporations and the wealthy, and massively increasing the deficit.
April 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Today House Republicans, cheered on by the richest person on Earth, passed a budget framework that will cut support for the poorest people in our country.
All while cutting taxes for corporations and the wealthy, and massively increasing the deficit.
All while cutting taxes for corporations and the wealthy, and massively increasing the deficit.
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Billions in federal contracts have been awarded to Elon Musk’s and Jeff Bezos’ companies, solidifying the ties between two of the world’s richest men and their allegiance to Trump.
Musk and Bezos Awarded Contracts After Sucking Up to Trump
The space race between the two billionaires continues.
www.thedailybeast.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Billions in federal contracts have been awarded to Elon Musk’s and Jeff Bezos’ companies, solidifying the ties between two of the world’s richest men and their allegiance to Trump.
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The government is snatching people off the streets and shipping them to foreign prisons from which, the government claims, they can never be extracted. All with no due process. It’s as bad as it gets. And this court is again avoiding the reality of what’s happening at all costs.
The majority writing that individuals need due process and notice and an opportunity to file a habeas petition is nice. But it reads to me as partially designed to take the sting off the majority’s brutal order - while not altering its horrifying substance all that much.
April 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The government is snatching people off the streets and shipping them to foreign prisons from which, the government claims, they can never be extracted. All with no due process. It’s as bad as it gets. And this court is again avoiding the reality of what’s happening at all costs.
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Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator.
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
RFK Jr. forces out Peter Marks, FDA’s top vaccine scientist
Marks, an architect of Operation Warp Speed, warned that a recent measles outbreak shows how confidence in science and public health is being “undermined.”
www.washingtonpost.com
March 29, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Breaking: RFK Jr. has forced out PETER MARKS, the nation’s top vaccine regulator.
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
In his resignation letter, obtained by the Post, Marks said he was willing to work with RFK Jr on his vaccine concerns — but said Kennedy wishes “subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.”
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Remember the Missouri lawmaker who got absolutely ratioed for proposing a law that would create a government watchlist of pregnant people “at risk” for abortion (WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK) and pair them with random adoptive families like a twisted baby raffle? HE’S BAAAAACK! buff.ly/OXEWixW
March 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Remember the Missouri lawmaker who got absolutely ratioed for proposing a law that would create a government watchlist of pregnant people “at risk” for abortion (WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK) and pair them with random adoptive families like a twisted baby raffle? HE’S BAAAAACK! buff.ly/OXEWixW
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ICYMI, @propublica.org uncovered Project 2025 training videos last summer.
And here’s where they discuss how to evade FOIA & hide their agenda from the public.
The “Houthi PC small group” didn’t arise from ignorance of the law or incompetence.
They just got caught.
And here’s where they discuss how to evade FOIA & hide their agenda from the public.
The “Houthi PC small group” didn’t arise from ignorance of the law or incompetence.
They just got caught.
March 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
ICYMI, @propublica.org uncovered Project 2025 training videos last summer.
And here’s where they discuss how to evade FOIA & hide their agenda from the public.
The “Houthi PC small group” didn’t arise from ignorance of the law or incompetence.
They just got caught.
And here’s where they discuss how to evade FOIA & hide their agenda from the public.
The “Houthi PC small group” didn’t arise from ignorance of the law or incompetence.
They just got caught.
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Migrants found dead at Krome Detention Center in Miami, due to possible starvation and dehydration.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
‘They are being treated like dogs': Families concerned over living conditions at Krome Detention Center
Family members of detainees being held at Krome Detention Center are speaking out about the alleged harsh conditions of the facility.
www.nbcmiami.com
March 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Migrants found dead at Krome Detention Center in Miami, due to possible starvation and dehydration.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
The facility, which was a detention facility prior to it being converted for ICE use, has a max capacity of 500.
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Hegseth deleted all mention of the Holocaust from Pentagon websites. Here is why we need more investigations into antisemitism at American universities.
March 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Hegseth deleted all mention of the Holocaust from Pentagon websites. Here is why we need more investigations into antisemitism at American universities.
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A billionaire member of Trump's Cabinet, on a podcast with his billionaire friends, just said that you shouldn't complain if they cut off your Social Security checks.
March 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A billionaire member of Trump's Cabinet, on a podcast with his billionaire friends, just said that you shouldn't complain if they cut off your Social Security checks.
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Despite the right’s obsession with smearing LGBTQ people as “groomers,” not only is child sexual abuse overwhelmingly perpetrated by straight, cis men, but sometimes, it’s perpetrated by prominent conservatives.
www.jezebel.com/big-week-for...
www.jezebel.com/big-week-for...
Big Week for MAGA Influencers & Republicans Accused of Child Sexual Abuse & Soliciting Minors
Despite the right’s obsession with smearing LGBTQ people as “groomers,” not only is child sexual abuse overwhelmingly perpetrated by straight, cis men, but sometimes, it’s perpetrated by prominent con...
www.jezebel.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Despite the right’s obsession with smearing LGBTQ people as “groomers,” not only is child sexual abuse overwhelmingly perpetrated by straight, cis men, but sometimes, it’s perpetrated by prominent conservatives.
www.jezebel.com/big-week-for...
www.jezebel.com/big-week-for...
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Where are all the "campus free speech defenders" now that people are actually being rounded up and arrested for speech in support of Palestinian lives? Awfully quiet.
March 20, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Where are all the "campus free speech defenders" now that people are actually being rounded up and arrested for speech in support of Palestinian lives? Awfully quiet.
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Step up, stand up, speak out.
This moment is hard — I don't dispute that, but this isn't the time to be afraid.
Make your voice heard, whether it’s at a town hall or on the phone, so Donald Trump and Republicans know how sick and tired you are of them cutting your services.
This moment is hard — I don't dispute that, but this isn't the time to be afraid.
Make your voice heard, whether it’s at a town hall or on the phone, so Donald Trump and Republicans know how sick and tired you are of them cutting your services.
March 20, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Step up, stand up, speak out.
This moment is hard — I don't dispute that, but this isn't the time to be afraid.
Make your voice heard, whether it’s at a town hall or on the phone, so Donald Trump and Republicans know how sick and tired you are of them cutting your services.
This moment is hard — I don't dispute that, but this isn't the time to be afraid.
Make your voice heard, whether it’s at a town hall or on the phone, so Donald Trump and Republicans know how sick and tired you are of them cutting your services.
Seriously every MAGat in the universe is a deplorable PoS, but this one is worse than the average deplorable.
Man Pardoned Over Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Announces Run For U.S. Senate
Man Pardoned Over Jan. 6 Capitol Attack Announces Run For U.S. Senate
Edward "Jake" Lang was accused of using a baseball bat on officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Now he wants to return to the Capitol as a senator.
www.huffpost.com
March 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Seriously every MAGat in the universe is a deplorable PoS, but this one is worse than the average deplorable.
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NEW: Minnesota Republican state Senator Justin Eichorn, co-author of the "Trump Derangement Syndrome" bill that just made headlines, was arrested yesterday in Bloomington for allegedly soliciting sex with a 16-year-old girl. minnesotareformer.com/2025/03/18/g...
GOP state Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested on suspicion of soliciting sex with a 16-year old girl • Minnesota Reformer
Eichorn’s arrest complicates efforts by Senate Republicans to expel DFL Sen. Nicole Mitchell from the upper chamber.
minnesotareformer.com
March 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
NEW: Minnesota Republican state Senator Justin Eichorn, co-author of the "Trump Derangement Syndrome" bill that just made headlines, was arrested yesterday in Bloomington for allegedly soliciting sex with a 16-year-old girl. minnesotareformer.com/2025/03/18/g...
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If you ever find yourself about to post something that is important to you, but then hesitate…fearing it might piss someone off….you MUST post it. Those are the very posts that count the most right now. Someone has got to say it. Let it be you.
March 7, 2025 at 5:38 AM
If you ever find yourself about to post something that is important to you, but then hesitate…fearing it might piss someone off….you MUST post it. Those are the very posts that count the most right now. Someone has got to say it. Let it be you.
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America: The oligarchs broke in, ransacked our Republic, ended democracy and took everything. We just sat there and watched. 😭
World: omg. WHY?!?
America: Decorum.
World: omg. WHY?!?
America: Decorum.
March 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
America: The oligarchs broke in, ransacked our Republic, ended democracy and took everything. We just sat there and watched. 😭
World: omg. WHY?!?
America: Decorum.
World: omg. WHY?!?
America: Decorum.
In craptastic times like these, sweet surprise handmade gifts from friends old and new are so so so appreciated!
March 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
In craptastic times like these, sweet surprise handmade gifts from friends old and new are so so so appreciated!
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Send this
Around the World.
And, make sure it Flys
right over the
Gulf of Mexico!
Around the World.
And, make sure it Flys
right over the
Gulf of Mexico!
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Send this
Around the World.
And, make sure it Flys
right over the
Gulf of Mexico!
Around the World.
And, make sure it Flys
right over the
Gulf of Mexico!
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OK so tomorrow I'm gonna talk about the chapter of this book that discusses how progressives flipped Colorado's legislature from red to blue. Here's a hint:
The progressives ignored the advice of the state's moderate DEMs and the party's consultants lol
The progressives ignored the advice of the state's moderate DEMs and the party's consultants lol
Reading for reasons 😃
March 3, 2025 at 4:59 AM
OK so tomorrow I'm gonna talk about the chapter of this book that discusses how progressives flipped Colorado's legislature from red to blue. Here's a hint:
The progressives ignored the advice of the state's moderate DEMs and the party's consultants lol
The progressives ignored the advice of the state's moderate DEMs and the party's consultants lol
MAGA is a death cult
measles parties seem straight up insane to me
Thanks to vaccines, Measles was declared eliminated from the United States in 2000 because there was no continuous spread for over a year. Fast forward 25 years: anti-vaxers hosting measles parties are sending their own kids to the hospital. smh
March 2, 2025 at 4:52 AM
MAGA is a death cult