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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

I’m finalizing plans for Randy’s celebration of life on June 21. Please let me know if you plan to come. Even if can’t come in person but would like to watch the live stream, RSVP “no” so I will make sure to send you the link to watch online. Thank you! evite.me/WPjS4J6NQE @fooddatanerd.com

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Tap to RSVP to Celebration of Life for Randy Rosenblatt Rosso

You're invited to Celebration of Life for Randy Rosenblatt Rosso - Click here to RSVP

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

@fooddatanerd.com Randy told me so many times how amazing the Bluesky community is—genuine and supportive and passionate and creative and inclusive. His relationships with y’all meant so much to him. It hurts me to post this, but I know you’d want to know. www.endersandshirley.com/obituary/ran...

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Obituary for Randy Rosenblatt Rosso at Enders & Shirley Funeral Home

Randy Rosenblatt Rosso, a stellar and silly human with a big heart, a sensitive soul, and a fierce commitment to social justice died May 19, 2026 at home in Arlington, Virginia. Randy survived for nin...

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

There are so many people sending love to @fooddatanerd.com! I know being surrounded by this warmth and kindness and support has made a world of difference to Randy. Keep the good vibes and messages coming please! More details at www.caringbridge.org/site/17ef516...

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Randy and His Brain

We are using CaringBridge to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and words of hope and…

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

A little story about how art is transformative, why representation matters, and how you never know what's possible until you try. #pride

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Hedwig and the Origin of Love

This is what gender-affirming care can look like

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Celebrating #Pride with my fave #queer authors & books No. 2) Becky Albertalli www.beckyalbertalli.com Fabulous for readers of all ages, her books are compassionate, funny & sweet and teach me something about how to be a good and authentic human in a world that doesn’t always reward those traits.

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Celebrating #Pride by posting about my fave queer authors & books No. 1) TJ Klune has a marvelous talent for creating characters–whether human or in any number of other fantastical forms–who immediately take up residence in your heart. His books are achingly good. I want to live inside them.

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TJ Klune

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

KNOW YOUR
RIGHTS
IN CASE OF ICE:
CONOCE TUS DERECHOS
EN CASO DE ENCUENTRO CON ICE:

DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR.
ICE cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge.
Tell the agents to show you the warrant by sliding it under the door.
NO ABRAS TU PUERTA.
ICE no puede entrar a tu casa sin una orden firmada por un juez. Diles a los agentes que te muestren la orden deslizándola debajo de la puerta.

ASK THEM
TO LEAVE.
If ICE doesn't have a warrant, tell them you do not consent for them to enter your home and ask them to leave. At work, ICE cannot enter employee-only areas without permission.
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PÍDALES QUE SE VAYAN.
Si ICE no tiene una orden judicial, diles que no das tu consentimiento para que entren a tu casa y pídeles que se vayan. En el trabajo, ICE no puede ingresar a áreas exclusivas para empleados sin permiso.

REMAIN SILENT.
You have the right to remain silent.
If the agents ask you questions, tell them,
"I wish to remain silent."
PERMANECE EN SILENCIO.
Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio.
Si los agentes te hacen preguntas, diles:
"Deseo permanecer en silencio".

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Randy Rosso @fooddatanerd.com · 14/02/2025

🥗 #SNAP Roses are red, Violets are blue, Here's the latest monthly state SNAP data, I archived for you, because a hostile foreign agent is setting fire to the federal government and vital data keep disappearing! Happy SNAPentine's Day! ❤️❤️❤️ doi.org/10.7910/DVN/...

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Monthly State SNAP Data

Monthly SNAP participation data for the United States and every state, from October 1988 through the latest month published by USDA Food and Nutrit...

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The 51st @51st.news · 11/02/2025

We believe news is a public service, but we're currently only reaching 1% of D.C.'s population. Let's get more news to neighbors, spread the word and sign up for our free weekly newsletter: 51st.news/signup

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

dates of birth, Social Security numbers, performance appraisals, home addresses, pay grades, and length of service for government employees. In response to employees speaking out, Musk’s aides locked civil servants out of computer systems and offices, with reports of personal items being searched.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Trump issued a memorandum invalidating government labor contracts finalized in the 30 days before his presidential inauguration. This action is not legal and will not hold up in court.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Attn: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted representatives of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency full access to the federal payment system!

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were ordered to withdraw any pending publications, at any scientific journal, that mention terms such as “transgender,” “immigrant,” “L.G.B.T.” or “pregnant people.”

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Please share: We’ve received word that Elon Musk’s staffers are using space characters to identify information leakers. Before sharing any information, please use a checker to detect and remove these.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

USAID, founded in 1961 as the primary U.S. foreign aid agency, is now under threat of being dismantled by President Trump. Signs outside the USAID building have been removed, the agency’s website went offline, and its X account disappeared.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Hundreds of USAID employees have been fired or furloughed, and foreign aid operations were suspended after Trump issued a freeze on aid. The agency’s public affairs team has also been placed on leave and locked out of their systems. This situation is escalating quickly. More details to come.

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Dear World, Apparently some other voters elected this unfathomably cruel, heartless, short-sighted, ignorant individual to the White House. It's hard for me to understand why they did this. I voted for Kamala Harris.

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DC Action @wearedcaction.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

For transportation to shelter for yourself or someone else please call (202) 399-7093 or 311

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DC Action @wearedcaction.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

2.5% of District high school students identify as transgender, which means that there are thousands of transgender children, youth, and young adults. You have a right to exist. You are valid. osse.dc.gov/node/1734341

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a poster that says protect trans kids with hearts around it

ALT: a poster that says protect trans kids with hearts around it

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DC Action @wearedcaction.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

llame este número si está en DC, MD O VA Para reportar redadas de ICE u otras actividades o si su ser querido ha sido detenido por ICE y necesita información sobre recursos disponibles 202-335-1183

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DC Action @wearedcaction.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Call this number in the DC metro area to report ICE raids or other activity or if your loved one has been taken by ICE and you need information on available resources 202-335-1183

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DC Action @wearedcaction.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

If you're aged 18-24 or are calling on behalf of someone who is, and want to be directed to a youth rather than an adult shelter, please specify the call is about a young adult.

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Randy Rosso @fooddatanerd.com · 20/01/2025

I feel moved to link to Langston Hughes’ poem (Let America Be America Again) so his powerful and searingly painful words can wash over all of us. “The free? Who said the free? Not me? Surely not me? The millions on relief today?” @betsylpretzel.bsky.social poets.org/poem/let-ame...

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Let America Be America Again

Let America be America again.

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

"The Governor should be focused on reducing traffic fatalities after the fourth consecutive year of 900+ roadway deaths in Virginia — which didn’t even get a mention during his State of the Commonwealth Address — instead of singling out and stigmatizing the very people he’s elected to serve.”

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Sen. Danica Roem @pwcdanica.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

"All of the anti-trans bills are going to be defeated, just like the House patron of the 2023 bill, HB 1387, was defeated at the ballot box that November when the Republicans lost their House of Delegates majority and lost my race after going all-in on fear and loathing of their trans constituents.”

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Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · 12/01/2025

1. Did you know that Girl Scouts has, for a long time, accepted trans girls and nonbinary scouts? Trans kids are under attack. Every year, I make a thread of trans and nonbinary girl scouts you can get your cookies from. Lets get our cookies from them this year in solidarity!

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2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!

This year, consider ordering your Girl Scout cookies from a trans girl scout to make their day!

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Just finished listening to Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki and absolutely loved it. Fabulous characters and creative twists on some traditional tropes that surprise and delight the reader. Highly recommend!

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

@viennateng.bsky.social we LOVED seeing and hearing you at Millennium Stage tonight! Especially enjoyed the river song and amazed at how you can play two songs at once! And the try to pee song was relatable. @fooddatanerd.com

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iam8bit @iam8bit.com · 11/01/2025

Lastly, here's a list of resources for victims of Los Angeles-area fires: buff.ly/4fSfYGr

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Is anyone else struggling to get into the holiday spirit because of ongoing family health crises? Or is it just me? I know I need to get with the program if only for my kids, but man it's tough. open.substack.com/pub/betsylpr...

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

@zoecello.bsky.social Good morning! If you have a moment, would you please wish my husband @fooddatanerd.bsky.social a happy birthday with a musical joke or pun? He really admires you and LOVES your music. 🎶 Thank you!

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

Another wonderful way to celebrate @fooddatanerd.bsky.social's birthday--make a donation of any size (may I suggest $50 fro his 50 years? But even $5 helps!) to smyal.org a phenomenal organization that brings joy to LGBTQIA+ kids and young people. Thanks!

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Home - SMYAL

SMYAL meets the needs of LGBTQ youth in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, building advocacy skills and access to crucial resources.

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

@gwillow.me Good morning! If you have a moment today, would you please wish my husband @fooddatanerd.bsky.social a happy birthday by sharing a pun or joke or any well wishes whatsoever. He is a big fan of you and your writing and a greeting from you would be a delightful celebration. Thank you!

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

@petridishes.bsky.social Good morning AP! If you have a moment today, would you please wish my husband @fooddatanerd.bsky.social a happy birthday by sharing a pun. We saw you on Punderdome and were awed. We are big fans of you and your writing & a greeting from you would be a delightful celebration.

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

@stepville.bsky.social Good morning Stephanie! If you have a moment today, would you please wish my husband @fooddatanerd.bsky.social a happy birthday by sharing a pun, joke, or any well wishes. He is a big fan of you and your writing (as am I) & a greeting for you would be a delightful celebration.

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

@neilhimself.neilgaiman.com If you have a moment today, would you please wish my husband @fooddatanerd.bsky.social a happy birthday by sharing a pun or joke or any well wishes whatsoever. He is a big fan of you and your writing (as am I) and a greeting for you would be a delightful celebration.

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Betsy @betsylpretzel.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

Today is a BIG DAY for my amazing husband @fooddatanerd.bsky.social. He is a stellar human and he always makes me laugh. In honor of his big day, please share a pun or bad joke with him. He prefers his puns intended.

Smiling white man wearing baseball cap, sunglasses, navy US Soccer shirt, khaki shorts, and blue sneakers, sitting close next to smiling white woman wearing tie-dye P!NK shirt, blue shirts, and light blue Adidas

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