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Russia does not want to end the war, and the Trump administration has shown no ability to induce Russia to end the war. And so, predictably, the Trump administration blames the victim, blames Ukraine.

submitted 3 days ago • 175 comments

Given that the Trump people did nothing to induce Russia to end the war, it’s fair to conclude that the whole idea of pursuing peace was just a pretext to renew relations with Russia.

submitted 3 days ago • 285 comments

Maybe instead of purging the Social Security workers who make sure seniors get their checks on time, we should be expanding benefits to make life a little easier for your parents and grandparents.

submitted 4 days ago • 922 comments

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

submitted 4 days ago • 1123 comments

Opt out tomorrow!

submitted 4 days ago • 744 comments

I’m proud of everyone who stands strong on the importance of the first amendment. I am proud to be the daughter of such a person. (Beth Miller, quoted in the article, is my mother.)

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Just got out of a meeting with some @couniversalhealth.bsky.social folks. I’m lucky to get to work with people who are so kind and passionate.

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Recently, a friend asked how we defeat Trumpist propaganda. Since I am a #nerd I wrote an essay. I hope it will help some others who care about #democracy. It combines ideas from many voices including @timothysnyder.bsky.social, @hcrichardson.bsky.social, (cont in comments)

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

Every artist I know is really struggling right now. Financially, emotionally, their confidence, in general. If you like an artist's work, support them any way you can. Buying their stuff or subscribing to their Patreon is great, but words of encouragement are also incredibly helpful.

submitted 9 days ago • 63 comments

Starts the day writing an illustrated novel in #5amwritersclub. Ends the day writing an essay about defeating orange stain propaganda. There’s a certain symmetry, I suppose.

submitted 9 days ago • 3 comments

It may not be cool or hip in some circles, but we legitimately do need a massive amount of people to run for office. Flood the school boards, councils, county seats, state legislatures, Congress, etc. Big changes at the top happen when the ground shifts at the bottom. And that can start now.

submitted 9 days ago • 2235 comments

Why does chapter two feel so scary when chapter one went pretty well? Wish me luck #5amwritersclub!

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Ok but let’s raise that percentage! Hit them in the wallet, folks.

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

I am with you @aoc.bsky.social. You are providing a great example of what it means to not obey in advance. Thank you for showing us how to act in the face of the orange stain’s BS.

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Proud that Senator Bennet represents me!

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Google maps changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico per the orange stain’s wish. Everyone should be outraged. But as you express this outrage, don’t repeat the name the orange stain wants. People believe what they hear repeatedly. Don’t make his job easier. #GulfofMexico #maps

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SCOOP: A US Treasury threat intelligence analysis has designated DOGE staff an ‘insider threat'. An internal email reviewed by WIRED calls DOGE staff's access to federal payments systems “the single biggest insider threat risk the Bureau of the Fiscal Service has ever faced.”

submitted 24 days ago • 738 comments

Yahoo! That’s my state’s AG! Thank you @philweiser.bsky.social!

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This book brought me comfort in a hard time. Let’s get it 10,000% funded! #booksky #mentalhealth

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

Disabled rights are human rights pass it on

submitted 27 days ago • 2 comments

Alright #5amwritersclub, I’m trying to summarize my concept to help see if it works. Lots of luck to me and to you!

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

I’m hearing stories about politicians not answering the phone and not having voicemail set up. Many thanks to @bennet.senate.gov, @hickenlooper.bsky.social and @govofco.bsky.social for not doing that to me!

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

Call your reps and senators. Demand impeachment and removal. When this historians write about this time—and they will—what do you want them to say about you?

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

Late but here #5amwritersclub. What are you working on?

submitted 28 days ago • 4 comments

Happy Black History Month, and yeah, we're still doing that.

submitted 30 days ago • 1063 comments

Call your representatives. Tell them to hold the orange stain accountable.

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

I love this org (spoilers, I’m on their board). Consider giving them a follow. #medicare4all #uhc #universalhealthcare #med #physicaltherapy #nurse #medicine

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

Hey friends! I need to read some webcomics in preparation for an upcoming project. Drop your favorites below? TIA! #BlueSkyWriters #WritingCommunity #5amWritersClub #amwriting #webcomic

submitted 35 days ago • 2 comments

This. “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?”- Rabbi Hillel

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

The Trump EO that defines trans people out of existence isn't just seeding fetal personhood for the sake of abortion access fights. It's the start of legally making gendering (and thus personhood) contingent on, well, fertility. That's why the GC and fascist movements are so easily wed. Eugenics.

submitted 36 days ago • 12 comments

Folks, we need to stop reading the news like a story and start reading it like a strategist. The administration is trying to overwhelm and scare us by doing so much at once. It's a strategy former orange stain White House advisor Steve Bannon called "flooding the zone with shit." 1/?

submitted 36 days ago • 2 comments