Roxanne 🏳️🌈🐾☕🧶
@sycamore1708.bsky.social
Herder of cats. Check your voter registration. Spanberger for VA 2025.
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Got a fundraising text from someone in Florida comparing themselves to Mamdani. 😡. Go ask Republicans for money; that's likely where it's coming from anyway.
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Got a fundraising text from someone in Florida comparing themselves to Mamdani. 😡. Go ask Republicans for money; that's likely where it's coming from anyway.
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children constitute a crucially important test case for the thesis that powerless people have rights too, and liberals’ track record is far from perfect.
it’s not lost on #adopted people that the ACLU is deliberately silent on whether we have a right to know our own identities.
it’s not lost on #adopted people that the ACLU is deliberately silent on whether we have a right to know our own identities.
November 14, 2025 at 1:41 PM
children constitute a crucially important test case for the thesis that powerless people have rights too, and liberals’ track record is far from perfect.
it’s not lost on #adopted people that the ACLU is deliberately silent on whether we have a right to know our own identities.
it’s not lost on #adopted people that the ACLU is deliberately silent on whether we have a right to know our own identities.
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i remember when liberals were decrying the language of “the domestic infant supply” in the Dobbs decision, as if this were evil language concocted by right-wingers. in fact, it’s a perfectly accurate socioeconomic description of the function of the adoption marketplace they too participate in.
abolishing the private #adoption industry and ending the legal practice of plenary adoption—the irreversible rewriting of a child’s legal identity and falsification of their natal kinship relations—does *not* mean abolishing long-term custodial care for a child who needs it. +
November 14, 2025 at 11:17 AM
i remember when liberals were decrying the language of “the domestic infant supply” in the Dobbs decision, as if this were evil language concocted by right-wingers. in fact, it’s a perfectly accurate socioeconomic description of the function of the adoption marketplace they too participate in.
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abolishing the private #adoption industry and ending the legal practice of plenary adoption—the irreversible rewriting of a child’s legal identity and falsification of their natal kinship relations—does *not* mean abolishing long-term custodial care for a child who needs it. +
November 14, 2025 at 11:06 AM
abolishing the private #adoption industry and ending the legal practice of plenary adoption—the irreversible rewriting of a child’s legal identity and falsification of their natal kinship relations—does *not* mean abolishing long-term custodial care for a child who needs it. +
Abigail's inauguration bleachers are going up. Photo by a friend in RVA. 💙
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Abigail's inauguration bleachers are going up. Photo by a friend in RVA. 💙
This site needs less yelling at Dems because the voters put them in the minority, and more happy that marriage equality is safer for now rainbows. 🩷🤍🩵🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
a white heart with the words love is love written inside of it
ALT: a white heart with the words love is love written inside of it
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
This site needs less yelling at Dems because the voters put them in the minority, and more happy that marriage equality is safer for now rainbows. 🩷🤍🩵🖤🤎❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court DECLINED to revisit its landmark ruling legalizing gay marriage in the United States.
For years, Democrats have fought to make marriage equality the law of the land. Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed our vision of progress for all Americans.
For years, Democrats have fought to make marriage equality the law of the land. Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed our vision of progress for all Americans.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court DECLINED to revisit its landmark ruling legalizing gay marriage in the United States.
For years, Democrats have fought to make marriage equality the law of the land. Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed our vision of progress for all Americans.
For years, Democrats have fought to make marriage equality the law of the land. Today, the Supreme Court reaffirmed our vision of progress for all Americans.
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I need everyone to take the time today to learn about incremental change and then consider how much incremental change was flushed down the toilet last November. It took DECADES TO GET WHERE WE WERE.
This is wtf we were trying to tell the whites!!!!! So now the goal is to what? Forget that?
This is wtf we were trying to tell the whites!!!!! So now the goal is to what? Forget that?
November 10, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I need everyone to take the time today to learn about incremental change and then consider how much incremental change was flushed down the toilet last November. It took DECADES TO GET WHERE WE WERE.
This is wtf we were trying to tell the whites!!!!! So now the goal is to what? Forget that?
This is wtf we were trying to tell the whites!!!!! So now the goal is to what? Forget that?
The total unseriousness of calling to put resources into primarying 8 Dem senators when we need to put all our effort into flipping as much of Congress and state govts from 🔴 to 🔵 as we can next year.
None of the "primary them" people will do anything but post online so 🤷🏼♀️
None of the "primary them" people will do anything but post online so 🤷🏼♀️
November 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
The total unseriousness of calling to put resources into primarying 8 Dem senators when we need to put all our effort into flipping as much of Congress and state govts from 🔴 to 🔵 as we can next year.
None of the "primary them" people will do anything but post online so 🤷🏼♀️
None of the "primary them" people will do anything but post online so 🤷🏼♀️
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I need those ACA subsidies.
My neighbors need food.
I’m not going to fault the only party that wants us to have both for only being able to secure the food.
Be mad at Republicans.
Be mad at your maga family.
Use the rest of your energy to give Democrats a majority.
My neighbors need food.
I’m not going to fault the only party that wants us to have both for only being able to secure the food.
Be mad at Republicans.
Be mad at your maga family.
Use the rest of your energy to give Democrats a majority.
November 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I need those ACA subsidies.
My neighbors need food.
I’m not going to fault the only party that wants us to have both for only being able to secure the food.
Be mad at Republicans.
Be mad at your maga family.
Use the rest of your energy to give Democrats a majority.
My neighbors need food.
I’m not going to fault the only party that wants us to have both for only being able to secure the food.
Be mad at Republicans.
Be mad at your maga family.
Use the rest of your energy to give Democrats a majority.
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My statement on the spending legislation and Republican healthcare crisis.
November 10, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My statement on the spending legislation and Republican healthcare crisis.
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time for us to learn about Paul Newby, North Carolina Chief Justice, christofascist, serial adopter, adoption agency founder, and baby thief. 🥚
https://www.propublica.org/article/paul-newby-north-carolina-supreme-court
https://www.propublica.org/article/paul-newby-north-carolina-supreme-court
“Biblical Justice, Equal Justice, for All”: How North Carolina’s Chief Justice Transformed His State and America
Paul Newby, a born-again Christian, has turned his perch atop North Carolina’s Supreme Court into an instrument of political power. Over two decades, he’s driven changes that have reverberated well be...
www.propublica.org
November 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
time for us to learn about Paul Newby, North Carolina Chief Justice, christofascist, serial adopter, adoption agency founder, and baby thief. 🥚
https://www.propublica.org/article/paul-newby-north-carolina-supreme-court
https://www.propublica.org/article/paul-newby-north-carolina-supreme-court
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One of the most important provisions of the ACA was eliminating pre-existing conditions exclusions from insurance plans.
Folks need to be reminded that if the ACA goes away, so does that provision.
Folks need to be reminded that if the ACA goes away, so does that provision.
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
One of the most important provisions of the ACA was eliminating pre-existing conditions exclusions from insurance plans.
Folks need to be reminded that if the ACA goes away, so does that provision.
Folks need to be reminded that if the ACA goes away, so does that provision.
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A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Muted the word "cave" for a week.
November 9, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Muted the word "cave" for a week.
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For almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi has served the American people and worked to make our country better. No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed – and I will always be grateful for her support of the Affordable Care Act.
November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
For almost four decades, Nancy Pelosi has served the American people and worked to make our country better. No one was more skilled at bringing people together and getting legislation passed – and I will always be grateful for her support of the Affordable Care Act.
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Last year after the election, I reflected: "When we fight, we win—but sometimes the fight takes awhile."
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
November 5, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Last year after the election, I reflected: "When we fight, we win—but sometimes the fight takes awhile."
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
Last night, we saw Democratic victories across our nation. I am so proud of these enthusiastic, principled, inspirational leaders who will continue to fight for our nation, ideals, and progress.
I can officially finish reading this now. I knew the last few chapters were going to be too much heart-rending emotion to take on right before this year's election.
My new book is #1 on the New York Times Best Sellers and American Booksellers Association Indie Bestsellers lists.
I am deeply grateful for every person who has read, listened, and joined me to reflect on this journey. I look forward to continuing to see you on the road: kamalaharris.link/107Days
I am deeply grateful for every person who has read, listened, and joined me to reflect on this journey. I look forward to continuing to see you on the road: kamalaharris.link/107Days
November 6, 2025 at 3:27 AM
I can officially finish reading this now. I knew the last few chapters were going to be too much heart-rending emotion to take on right before this year's election.
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Time to focus on 2026. As a Floridian, that means we will be electing a new Governor. My friend @davidjolly.bsky.social deserves our support and our vote in both the primary and general elections. He understands the needs of Florida, AND HE CAN WIN!!!
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...
David Jolly bolsters campaign for governor with Tallahassee heavyweights
David Jolly expands his campaign for Florida governor, uniting key Tallahassee leaders amid challenges from rival Jerry Demings.
www.tallahassee.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Time to focus on 2026. As a Floridian, that means we will be electing a new Governor. My friend @davidjolly.bsky.social deserves our support and our vote in both the primary and general elections. He understands the needs of Florida, AND HE CAN WIN!!!
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...
www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...
They were so sure they were getting 4 years of split-government chaos to cover. 😆
Local Richmond Virginia news sources apparently made up their mind that there's going to be "ticket splitting" and that's the story that they're running with. Be nice if media could just let people vote and let the votes be counted.
November 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
They were so sure they were getting 4 years of split-government chaos to cover. 😆
Good morning to everyone except the "we won't have any more elections" doomers.
November 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Good morning to everyone except the "we won't have any more elections" doomers.
I'm glad Virginians could unclench their pearls and give Jay Jones the win.
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
I'm glad Virginians could unclench their pearls and give Jay Jones the win.
Great night for Democrats.
Just a reminder though that antisemitism is still wrong and should have no place in Dem politics or any politics.
Just a reminder though that antisemitism is still wrong and should have no place in Dem politics or any politics.
November 5, 2025 at 3:27 AM
Great night for Democrats.
Just a reminder though that antisemitism is still wrong and should have no place in Dem politics or any politics.
Just a reminder though that antisemitism is still wrong and should have no place in Dem politics or any politics.
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Democratic women have made history tonight:
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
November 5, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Democratic women have made history tonight:
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
Abigail Spanberger will be the first female governor of Virginia.
Mikie Sherrill will be the first female Democratic governor of New Jersey.
I’m looking forward to seeing these strong, dedicated leaders deliver a bright future for their states. 🎉
Sic Semper Tyrannus, mofos.
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Sic Semper Tyrannus, mofos.