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Copyright, cataloging, freedom to read, FOIA. Social justice, and listening to innovation. Recommending the human kindness we know exists.
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Support the fight to keep our communication funded. We know govt communications can't be handed off to FedEx and UPS. Plus those are real jobs. Follow @altusps.bsky.social @uspshelp.bsky.social @rogueusps.bsky.social
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I'm not Christian, proud (known) 3rd generation Atheist, and we also helped found the country, served in WWII, and had the value of kindness before all.
Harry Litman@harrylitman.bsky.social · 2d agoIn other words, going from a constitutional right (Roe) to a constitutional state by state decision (Dobbs) to a constitutional rule of no abortions. What is the DOJ/legal underpinning for that? There isn't one. Ladies & Gentlemen, your lawless soon-to-be AG. www.politico.com/news/2026/08...
Agree. Long-term Democrat who believed they would support workers, and stopped. Republicans currently only support the interests of the affluent, so where are the workers left?
Truthout@truthout.org · 2d agoThe NYT published a missing chapter of the DNC “autopsy,” titled “What Happened in 2024” which offers criticisms of party consultants who are “self-enriching” and out of touch with the concerns of ordinary voters.
Don't let the American government decide what books you and your family are allowed to read. action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading. Stop HR 7661
Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.
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I'm a public librarian: don't let the American government decide what books you and your family are allowed to read. No censorship. Books can save your life, and your kid's life. I've seen both. action.everylibrary.org/hr_7661 via @everylibrary.bsky.social
PETITION: Don't Let the Federal Government Regulate Your Reading. Stop HR 7661
Not one country's freedom and liberty has ever been increased by banning books.
action.everylibrary.org
Librarian here. Fuck autoplay, bring back discovery.
I grew up in rural Maine. People I called support Troy Jackson and done with Sen. Collins. secure.actblue.com/donate/loc_t...
DEFEAT SUSAN COLLINS!
Troy Jackson is a fifth-generation logger – now, he’s running for Senate to defeat Susan Collins. Donate any amount to join the fight and flip Maine blue.
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Check your voter registration- soon. Be ready to document any military-type presence or incorrect presence at your polling place. Follow secretaries of state on social media, and mad thanks to our election workers. Bring it home, voters!
Thank you to resistors and evreyone who continues to uphold the rule of law: www.politico.com/news/2026/07...
Two more federal appeals courts reject ICE mass detention policy
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Drop Kick Murphys for our rights. Voting, free speech, immigration, SNAP, health care, housing: all basic human rights.
Doc MurphyDog@docmurphydog.bsky.social · last wk.Drop Kicks are union yes, pro worker, and will yell for us.
Doc MurphyDog@docmurphydog.bsky.social · last wk.If your friend tells you their pet died, please remember to send them a physical card or note. Our animals are just as we are, and are our great companions through this world. @uspatriot.bsky.social @everylot-usps.bsky.social @uspassport.bsky.social
3rd generation pacifist here. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/o... Also, glad to hear the DOJ has back down slightly on journalists.
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Vote. I disagree with the rampant defense spending on this unauthorized war, and I know which way me Sens. are voting.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez@ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 2w agoTomorrow, the House will vote on the NDAA, which includes a provision to merge parts of our military with the IDF. This amendment is an existential threat to American sovereignty and democracy. Every member of Congress must vote NO.
No one agreed to a domestic war, we asked for housing, health insurance, and food. www.404media.co/new-orleans-...
New Orleans Cops Published Policy Document Allowing Weaponized Drones
Cops and drone companies seem increasingly eager to put weapons on their drones.
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Shout out to Sen. Reed, to Sen. Shaheen, and none to Sen. Collins, who just shake hands with anything.
halcorley.bsky.social@halcorley.bsky.social · 2w agoOssoff and Gary Peters arrived at this hearing with the proper temperament and focus on the grave stakes. And determination to make Hegseth squirm for lying. They got him. Democrats, watch their demeanor and learn. It’s not only okay to be pissed, it fucking required. @nicollewallace.bsky.social
These are 2 separate things: 1. correcting any issues with software/hardware used in voting 2. deliberately suppressing our right to vote
Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social · 2w agoThe Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a federal probe Tuesday into New Jersey’s voter registration software failure and said it will use the disclosure as “an additional basis” to demand the state’s unredacted voter rolls, including sensitive data. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Steven Miller is an unelected white supremacist, and has an increasing terrifying amount of power?
Kevin M. Kruse@kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 3w agoI try not to overdo this bit but ... my man is begging for it. Let's go.
Louise deserves our full respect: pioneeringwomen.bwaf.org/louise-blanc...
Pioneering Women of American Architecture
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STEMfem@stemfem.bsky.social · 2w ago7/21/1856 — b. Louise Bethune, American architect. The first professional woman architect in the United States; the first elected female member of the American Institute of Architects (1889) #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #architecture #architects #MathSky #SheIsTheFirst
Miss you, Joey Ramon. for this sweet sweet song that helped punk rock be love music.youtube.com/watch?v=l88U...
Ramones - "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend" - Hey Ho Let's Go Anthology Disc 1
YouTube video by Ramones
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Homan and Steven Miller have damaged the US so irreparably, are so protected, and continue to lie to the US people.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 2w agoHoman on people getting killed by ICE: "It comes down to one simple fact -- these people failed to comply with law enforcement ... all they had to do is comply. If they did, they'd be alive today."
Protect our voices: sign.moveon.org/petitions/pr...
Uphold the Will of the People & Protect Our Election!
Trump wants to rewrite the past and sow doubt about our elections to lay the groundwork to contest November’s midterm elections and seize control over future elections. There are checks and balances ...
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www.reuters.com/legal/govern... Breaking ABC and NBC WILL NOT AIR TRUMP'S SPEECH TONIGHT MORE OF THIS PLEASE
ABC, NBC will not air Trump's election security speech on broadcast networks
Two of the three major U.S. television networks have decided not to broadcast a planned prime-time address on Thursday by President Donald Trump on their primary platforms, risking the ire of an admi...
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I grew up in Maine, the best neighbors are everywhere up there. Thank you @senangusking.bsky.social for speaking for your constituents. I'm grateful to see the kindness I grew up with is real, see you soon!
Shenna Bellows@shennabellows.bsky.social · 3w agoThis isn’t about politics. It’s about using the power you have to stand up for the people of Maine. ICE OUT.
I'd just like to get out the vote and I can't get attention. Deliberate extreme behavior.
Mother Jones@motherjones.com · 3w agoVictor Marx says that when he was three years old, his stepfather forced him to behead a cat and wear the cat’s carcass on his head. He also says that when he was seven, his stepfather made him shoot and kill a man. There is no evidence to support either of these claims.
