Vicki Mayk
@vickimayk.bsky.social
Writer. Reader. Feminist. Dangerously Liberal. Author, GROWING UP ON THE GRIDIRON: FOOTBALL, FRIENDSHIP, AND THE TRAGIC LIFE OF OWEN THOMAS (Beacon Press). www.vickimayk.com
Good reminder
Lately, I've been reminding myself that 75 million voters chose Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.
We didn't defeat Trumpism at the ballot box. But remembering that 75 million US adults rejected hatred and fear helps me stay encouraged during these difficult days, weeks, and months.
We didn't defeat Trumpism at the ballot box. But remembering that 75 million US adults rejected hatred and fear helps me stay encouraged during these difficult days, weeks, and months.
May 31, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Good reminder
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Not sure if this has been shared here yet, but this is video of Rumeysa Ozturk's arrest posted by WCVB. It's terrifying.
March 26, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Not sure if this has been shared here yet, but this is video of Rumeysa Ozturk's arrest posted by WCVB. It's terrifying.
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Rather than making billionaires pay their fair share, which would help people across the country, Republicans want to take away the healthcare and food assistance of working families.
Share this post today if you’re against cuts to Medicaid and SNAP!
Share this post today if you’re against cuts to Medicaid and SNAP!
March 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Rather than making billionaires pay their fair share, which would help people across the country, Republicans want to take away the healthcare and food assistance of working families.
Share this post today if you’re against cuts to Medicaid and SNAP!
Share this post today if you’re against cuts to Medicaid and SNAP!
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New: The Energy Department is seeking to bring back nuclear energy specialists after abruptly telling hundreds of workers that their jobs were eliminated, according to two people familiar with the matter
Dismissed Nuclear Bomb Specialists Recalled by Energy Department
The Energy Department is seeking to bring back nuclear energy specialists after abruptly telling hundreds of workers that their jobs were eliminated, according to two people familiar with the matter.
www.bloomberg.com
February 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
New: The Energy Department is seeking to bring back nuclear energy specialists after abruptly telling hundreds of workers that their jobs were eliminated, according to two people familiar with the matter
It’s Monday and I’m feeling stressed - but I’ve got senators to call and words to write. Also a Miniature Schnauzer to walk. That’s my to-do list.
February 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It’s Monday and I’m feeling stressed - but I’ve got senators to call and words to write. Also a Miniature Schnauzer to walk. That’s my to-do list.
Finally came over here. All I can say is: It’s been exhausting since January 20.
January 28, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Finally came over here. All I can say is: It’s been exhausting since January 20.