Scott Stowell
@scottstowell.bsky.social
Hi. I’m a designer (@notclosed.bsky.social). I’m working on it. he/him
An informed voter is a more powerful voter. Read the People's Guide to Voting Rights to make sure you're fully prepared ahead of the 2026 midterms: https://democracyforward.org/work/research/the-peoples-guide-to-voting-rights/
this is a great illustration of one of the fundamental insights of democracy — that there is no such thing as "the people" and that majorities are elusive and ever shifting. no election, no decision, is final and treating an election as a final decision is profoundly undemocratic.
Mark Chadbourn@chadbourn.bsky.social · last mo.A fifth of Leave voters have died.
Please god let this close the portal to Hell the Cubs opened in 2016
Data center fight is giving people first hand experience that the many can take on the money. Once people feel what solidarity can achieve, it becomes that much harder to divide & distract. There's a reason why unions members less susceptible to far right than same demographic folks not in unions.
Jennifer Ouellette@jenlucpiquant.bsky.social · 2mo agoAmericans Are Starting to Really Hate Data Centers—and It’s Making the Tech Industry Nervous gizmodo.com/americans-ar...
Xochitl Gonzalez: “Perhaps Big Tech thinks riders won’t miss them when they’re gone. Drivers can be annoying. They can talk too much. They can play music you don’t like. But they can also be generous and kind and surprising. Human interaction, imperfect as it is, is what makes us human.” #people
The Atlantic@theatlantic.com · 3mo agoAs driverless cars threaten to slowly replace taxi drivers, Big Tech is yet again destroying human interaction and calling it “convenience,” Xochitl Gonzalez argues.
if nothing else, there is something to be said for spending time outside in the sun with thousands of people who share your anger at the state of things
i think this MLK day the thing to focus on is the strategic focus and tactical brilliance of the civil rights movement and the way it was laser focused on a set of achievable goals
It’s a beautiful morning in New York City. #makingthingsbetter
While you're hope scrolling, check your voter registration at WhenWeAllVote.org. Let's take this energy to 2026! 🙌🏽
It’s a beautiful morning in New York City. #makingthingsbetter
HAPPY ZOHRAN NIGHT TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE
Kat Abughazaleh@katmabu.bsky.social · last yr.happy zohran day to all who celebrate
Polls are now open! Early voting begins today and will go until next weekend. Find your early voting poll site at findmypollsite.vote.nyc
5 years ago: “An incalculable loss” Today: Banning masks and restricting vaccine access
🚨HIT THE PHONES TO SAVE MEDICAID - PLEASE AMPLIFY & ACT 🚨 TODAY the House will be marking up deeply unpopular massive Medicaid cuts. MANY GOP on the committee are in tight districts. Calls and pressure ARE effective here. Call today. Type your zip to get a script ⬇️ OcasioCortez.com/savemedicaid
Save Medicaid
Please call your Representative right now and leave a voicemail, or first thing on Monday morning before the mark up session begins.
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If you are attending a protest today, this is a great guide to make you stay safe.
How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid
If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.
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Hey something good happened!
UAW@uaw.org · last yr.Congratulations to @nycalamounited.bsky.social! Workers stood strong for 58 days and won: 💪Every single laid off workers’ job back, guaranteed. 💪All previously earned (and stolen) PTO and sick time reinstated. 💪Their original seniority and hire date as if nothing has changed.
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions - rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking steps to make sure students can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope others follow suit.