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basicnorthernmi.bsky.social
Just a basic northern Michigander. Cat mom. Dog mom. Very Pro-Democracy. Football. Food. No DMs.
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Ages 0-4 are the most important, emotionally & intellectually, in human development. Yet, in the US, we have a very high rate of childhood poverty and a broken child care system. Congratulations to New Mexico for leading the way forward for high quality, free child care. Other states must follow.

“.. Under this deal, it will now be cheaper to import a UK vehicle with very little U.S. content than a USMCA compliant vehicle from Mexico or Canada that is half American parts.” @thehill.com @scottlincicome.bsky.social thehill.com/business/529...

Happy Caturday! Kitty kitty has about 4 brain cells but that’s enough to know fascism is bad. #pets #catsofbluesky #caturday

The Trump administration hired a company to open an ICE facility in Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said they needed permits There's a sordid history of for-profit businesses holding immigrants under inhumane conditions So the mayor went to inspect And they arrested him NEVER STOP FIGHTING FASCISM

This good boy loves pupsicles and democracy. Happy Friday and fuck fascism! #puppy #dogsofbluesky #pets #Friday

staffers are still cleaning up the Kristi Noem mess after she got gutted/filleted by @chrismurphyct.bsky.social this is A MOMENT. #MustWatch 🧢 @trumpfile.org

New in PN: Maine fought the law, and Maine won "After weeks of public fulminating, the administration quietly folded and quit trying to steal kids’ lunch money for the grievous sin of letting a couple of trans girls play sports. It’s a reminder that Trump, like any bully, can be fought and beaten."

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#dogsofbluesky Hutch fell asleep with his stuffed goose today 🤣😍 For those who needed a reminder of something sweet in the chaos #puppies #pets

We fought for our independence. We fought to end slavery. We fought against the rise of fascism in Europe. We fought for civil rights. I refuse to believe we have lost the will to fight for what is right and just.

Pritzker: The reckoning is here. And now that this culture of timidity is on display, these same do-nothing Democrats want to blame our losses on the defense of Black people, trans kids, and immigrants, instead of on their own lack of guts and gumption.

Forgive the earnest post here, but one year ago this week, Global Tetrahedron took over The Onion. We've since brought back the paper and ONN, dramatically increased revenue, and hired more writers and artists. But most importantly, as other places debased themselves, we refused to bend the knee.

Thank you 🇨🇦 ! 💙

#pupdate 6.5 month Maaaybe 65lbs? Beautiful baby boy #dogs #puppies

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#pupdate Hutch turned 6 months old yesterday, weighs just over 60lbs (as of a week ago - he’s getting a bit big to weigh at home). Still loves sticks and cuddling! #dogs #puppies #pets

I cannot overstate the importance of reading books, particularly novels by respected authors, for critical thinking skills and reading comprehension. If the big gun novelists don't interest you, start small and work your way up. Or read whatever interests you. Just read. Or listen. It's all books.

Ice storms are wild. We’re sitting in the dark, without power, listening to the trees literally break. #michigan #icestorm

I also think we need to put to bed the idea of American individualism. One hero can't save us or lead the movement. And shouldn't because if they can destroy our momentum by eliminating one person? Highly unsafe We're all the leaders of the opposition. We're all in charge. We're all critical.

I’ve often wondered about this, I’m glad someone much smarter than me wrote a book about it.

Baseball is BACK! #Tigers #Baseball

I wish people hated fascism half as much as they hate feminism

Keep the Congressional switchboard number handy these days: (202) 224-3121

…. I just can’t.

ARGGGGHHH

WOW

Great point by @leahlitman.bsky.social in this episode. As the executive authority cases like the use of AEA make their way to the Roberts court, we should benchmark their decisions against their ruling last year that President Biden did not even have the authority to cancel some student loans.

63 studies: women who assert their ideas, make direct requests, and advocate for themselves are liked less. They're also less likely to get hired—and it hasn't improved over time. When will we stop punishing women for violating outdated gender stereotypes?

TONIGHT!!!! www.mlive.com/news/2025/03...

Save this photo, Michigan peeps!

They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.

Reps Huizenga, Moolenar, Walberg, and Barrett will fight to the death to stop a battery plant from opening because "national security" but sure, put a bullseye on Michigan for Russian ICBMs. Let's be afraid of solar panels but get hyped over a missile defense site! wwmt.com/news/local/r...

#Pupdate! Such a handsome boy! #dogsofbluesky #puppies #pets #dogs

I don’t know a lot about birds but they sure are pretty. Most of them lol

Noted.

An Irish Blessing on St. Patrick's Day May those who love us, love us; And for those who don't love us, May God turn their hearts; And if He doesn't turn their hearts, May He turn their ankles, So we will know them by their limping.

Saw this

Everyone should read our Public Libraries 101 zine for basic information about how public libraries function, are funded etc... in the US: static1.squarespace.com/static/64063...