SHAWN
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🦚 Creative Business Strategist & Organizational Wellbeing Consultant • Human Flourishing Activist • Eagles 🦅🏈 Fan • Writer • Intersectional Feminist • Values: Authenticity, Courage and Justice • (she/her) • 💙
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Good morning and GOOOOOO BIRDSSSSSSSSSS
a man wearing a green shirt and a black jacket says go birds
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December 20, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Good morning and GOOOOOO BIRDSSSSSSSSSS
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HE is DOZY DONOLD.
There was NO sleepy joe.
Out this azzhat as the (p)Resident who sleeps through his own CABINET meetings.
There was NO sleepy joe.
Out this azzhat as the (p)Resident who sleeps through his own CABINET meetings.
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 AM
HE is DOZY DONOLD.
There was NO sleepy joe.
Out this azzhat as the (p)Resident who sleeps through his own CABINET meetings.
There was NO sleepy joe.
Out this azzhat as the (p)Resident who sleeps through his own CABINET meetings.
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Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
November 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
Since our government isn’t crisis planning … let’s show them how it’s done:
On Jan. 1, upwards 20 million Americans (many who are small business owners/self/employed or underemployed) will drop insurance due to loss of subsidies needed in a down economy.
If this happens, what happens next?
On Jan. 1, upwards 20 million Americans (many who are small business owners/self/employed or underemployed) will drop insurance due to loss of subsidies needed in a down economy.
If this happens, what happens next?
November 23, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Since our government isn’t crisis planning … let’s show them how it’s done:
On Jan. 1, upwards 20 million Americans (many who are small business owners/self/employed or underemployed) will drop insurance due to loss of subsidies needed in a down economy.
If this happens, what happens next?
On Jan. 1, upwards 20 million Americans (many who are small business owners/self/employed or underemployed) will drop insurance due to loss of subsidies needed in a down economy.
If this happens, what happens next?
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Mike Johnson is big mad that we forced through a petition and forced a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Mike Johnson is big mad that we forced through a petition and forced a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
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Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
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If the “horrors” got you down read how neighbors, communities and strangers are helping each other.
As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills
As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills
As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills
With federal food aid frozen during the government shutdown, there has been a wave of people rushing to help — sending gift cards or buying groceries for SNAP recipients in their community.
www.npr.org
November 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
If the “horrors” got you down read how neighbors, communities and strangers are helping each other.
As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills
As SNAP benefits run dry, 'grocery buddies' are footing their neighbors' food bills
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Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally.
Print it.
Put it in a frame.
Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy. 
Print it.
Put it in a frame.
Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy. 
October 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Take a picture of yourself at the No Kings rally.
Print it.
Put it in a frame.
Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy. 
Print it.
Put it in a frame.
Your grandchildren will speak about you for generations to come. You took a stand against fascism. You stood up for democracy. 
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On Saturday October 18th, I’m asking you to attend the No King’s March in your local communities. We have witnessed the increasing authoritarianism and its policies in our country. We dissent.
October 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
On Saturday October 18th, I’m asking you to attend the No King’s March in your local communities. We have witnessed the increasing authoritarianism and its policies in our country. We dissent.
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We're Not OK—And, 6 Ways to Shape What Comes Next
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We're Not OK—And, 6 Ways to Shape What Comes Next
We're All Pretending to Be Fine: Here's What to Do Instead
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October 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We're Not OK—And, 6 Ways to Shape What Comes Next
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Pete Buttigieg WARNS America:
“They didn't stop at the law firms. They didn't stop at the Universities. They didn't even stop at the comedians. They are NOT going to stop until they have TOTAL POWER!."
“They didn't stop at the law firms. They didn't stop at the Universities. They didn't even stop at the comedians. They are NOT going to stop until they have TOTAL POWER!."
September 19, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Pete Buttigieg WARNS America:
“They didn't stop at the law firms. They didn't stop at the Universities. They didn't even stop at the comedians. They are NOT going to stop until they have TOTAL POWER!."
“They didn't stop at the law firms. They didn't stop at the Universities. They didn't even stop at the comedians. They are NOT going to stop until they have TOTAL POWER!."
Anyone else find the phrasing the Kirk shooter texted to be odd? “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”
Not going all conspiracy theory here but "opportunity?" I feel like it was an interesting choice of words. Am I the only one questioning this?
Not going all conspiracy theory here but "opportunity?" I feel like it was an interesting choice of words. Am I the only one questioning this?
September 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Anyone else find the phrasing the Kirk shooter texted to be odd? “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”
Not going all conspiracy theory here but "opportunity?" I feel like it was an interesting choice of words. Am I the only one questioning this?
Not going all conspiracy theory here but "opportunity?" I feel like it was an interesting choice of words. Am I the only one questioning this?
The United States is IMPLODING and Congress is chair-rotting. Probably using AI to build escape plans to their private islands.
September 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The United States is IMPLODING and Congress is chair-rotting. Probably using AI to build escape plans to their private islands.
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With the right folks in charge, it doesn't take long to get from a US economy that is "the envy of the world" to this:
"The long-term unemployment number is a post-pandemic high and a level typically only seen during periods of economic turmoil..."
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
"The long-term unemployment number is a post-pandemic high and a level typically only seen during periods of economic turmoil..."
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high, straining workers and economy
The US economy is seeing a rise in long-term unemployment, with over 1.9 million Americans out of work for 27 weeks or more, sparking concerns about the labor market.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
With the right folks in charge, it doesn't take long to get from a US economy that is "the envy of the world" to this:
"The long-term unemployment number is a post-pandemic high and a level typically only seen during periods of economic turmoil..."
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
"The long-term unemployment number is a post-pandemic high and a level typically only seen during periods of economic turmoil..."
www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Butker misses to the … what direction is that again … oh yeah, the right. Far right.
September 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Butker misses to the … what direction is that again … oh yeah, the right. Far right.
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“Health insurance costs in the United States are on track for their biggest jump in at least five years…
“For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…”
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
“For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…”
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Why your health insurance may soon cost a lot more
Millions will be paying substantially more for health insurance next year, according to multiple surveys. Insurers cited tariffs and demand for obesity drugs.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“Health insurance costs in the United States are on track for their biggest jump in at least five years…
“For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…”
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
“For the 24 million enrollees of Affordable Care Act insurance plans, costs are expected to rise by more than 75 percent next year…”
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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I wrote a thing. As someone who survived the 1970s and kept the receipts.
Shocked by Epstein’s birthday book? That culture was everywhere before feminism | Rebecca Solnit
Feminism exposed the ubiquity of child abuse, rape, sexual harassment and domestic violence – and helped fight that culture
www.theguardian.com
September 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
I wrote a thing. As someone who survived the 1970s and kept the receipts.
… and using your power to divert funds away from colleges serving people of color is called white supremacy.
The U.S. Department of Education announced it will withhold $350 million of congressionally approved funds to minority-serving colleges and universities and divert the funds elsewhere, saying that the institutions’ admissions quotas are discriminatory.
Ed. Department to Divert $350M in Grants From Colleges Serving Students of Color
“Cutting this funding strips away critical investments … and will destabilize colleges in 29 states,” said one critic.
buff.ly
September 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
… and using your power to divert funds away from colleges serving people of color is called white supremacy.
2025 is a lot. Don’t forget your to-do list. ✅✅✅
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September 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
2025 is a lot. Don’t forget your to-do list. ✅✅✅
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If it is ok to make people “other” - the enemy- If it’s ok to dehumanize human beings because you don’t like something about them - if you regularly say hateful things - and if you allow guns everywhere — THIs is what you get.
It’s wrong. And it can change. If there is the political will.
It’s wrong. And it can change. If there is the political will.
September 11, 2025 at 1:27 AM
If it is ok to make people “other” - the enemy- If it’s ok to dehumanize human beings because you don’t like something about them - if you regularly say hateful things - and if you allow guns everywhere — THIs is what you get.
It’s wrong. And it can change. If there is the political will.
It’s wrong. And it can change. If there is the political will.
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A child's life should be good, not easy.
September 10, 2025 at 10:27 PM
A child's life should be good, not easy.
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This is a Melissa Hortman appreciation account for the next 24 hours.
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman remembered as funny, savvy and 'a true leader'
Friends and colleagues remembered her as grounded, kind and compassionate.
www.pbs.org
September 10, 2025 at 11:39 PM
This is a Melissa Hortman appreciation account for the next 24 hours.
2025 — Negative Energy has taken over just like it did in 2020. We can’t have nice things.
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September 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
2025 — Negative Energy has taken over just like it did in 2020. We can’t have nice things.
2025 — LE SIGH. (waves hands all around)
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September 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
2025 — LE SIGH. (waves hands all around)