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Mary Peltola @marypeltola.com · 12/01/2026
My name is Mary Peltola, and I'm running for U.S. Senate to fight for fish, family, and freedom – and that begins with fixing the rigged system in DC that’s shutting down Alaska. We need systemic change if we're going to lower costs, save our fisheries, and fill our homes with abundance again.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 4h
Regulators have linked Mark McAfee’s raw dairy farm to more than a dozen recalls and outbreaks that left hundreds of people ill. “I’ve put a couple kids in the hospital,” McAfee said. “But here’s the thing: I’m a pioneer.” (Published June)
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He Profits Off Raw Milk That’s Making People Sick. The Government Isn’t Stopping Him.
With Raw Farm, the largest raw-milk dairy in the country, Mark McAfee has capitalized on a once-fringe product that’s been thrust into the mainstream in recent years and backed by Health Secretary Rob...
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 13h
Settling into fall? Before this semester, I spoke with Molly Haines, an Arlington Public School educator, about teaching and building communities of listening, understanding and support. Check the latest episode here: Apple: tinyurl.com/psd88tkb Spotify: tinyurl.com/yc3v27xb @wofava.bsky.social
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Teaching Support (w. Molly Haines, Arlington Public School Educator)
Podcast Episode · From the People · October 2 · 30m
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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Let books be. Today kicks off #BannedBooksWeek, an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in attempts to censor or remove books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar? Find ways to get involved and spread the word: bit.ly/4yvixbB.
LET BOOKS BE. Various line drawings related to libraries and books, including a hand holding a sign made of an open book that reads "Freed for ALL to Read," a tote bag that reads "Totes Resist" carrying a book, a full book cart with the head and tale of a horse with text that reads "A Wild Ride," and a closeup of two feet standing on a stack of books that say "A Soap Box" on their spines. Text at bottom reads "Protect the freedom to read. Banned Books Week, October 4-10, 2026." American Library Association. ala.org/bbooks
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ebisback.bsky.social @ebisback.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I'm feeling this way 😤🥺
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Jen McGowan @iamjenmcg.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Laws need to place “ai” liability squarely on the programmer
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Over a year ago, I wrote about Ireland's inability to stand by. The country has remained steadfast in its condemnation. seekingdemocracy.substack.com/p/august-7-2...
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August 7, 2025: Are We the Zombies?
The Irish Troubles and the current genocide in Palestine.
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
On October 14th, we will meet to discuss "Poverty, By America" written by Matthew Desmond. If you are in the NoVA area, @wofava.bsky.social members will meet for the Politics & Society Book Club at @onemorepagebooks.bsky.social. Join us! #booksky #nonfiction More details here:
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WofA and OMP Politics & Society Book Club
Join book club leader Elaine to discuss relevant and, at times, challenging books that shine the light on politics and society. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month (unless otherwise specified).
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Susan Collins to the now convicted felon she sent taxpayer dollars to while pocketing his campaign contributions: "You've seen me deliver." Vote her out.
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This right here…
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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
To everyone marking Yom Kippur, we want to wish you all an easy and meaningful fast. We hope this day of reflection brings you peace and purpose. G'mar Chatimah Tovah.
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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
VIRGINIA! TODAY is THE DAY! GO EARLY VOTE! Early voting starts TODAY, September 18. Make your voices heard in our critical Midterm Elections, and then, help us turn out the vote all across the country. ➡️ linktr.ee/wofava #Virginia #vote #Midterms #WinWithWofA
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Some Guy @darthd00bius.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
People keep calling them stadium owners but how much public money was used to build those stadiums?
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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 16/09/2026
BREAKING: Today, I'm introducing a bill to BAN corporate takeovers of your doctor's office. Doctors should be able to care for their patients without greedy private equity investors getting in the way. Let's get this done.
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Finished a book. Question: are more novels now just character studies with limited plot? Several of the novels that I've read recently don't have a clear story, just examinations of characters against the passage of time. Is this big now? Or have I avoided these books until now? #booksky #fiction
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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
As we mark the beginning of Rosh Hashanah tonight, we want to wish those celebrating a Shana Tovah. We hope this new year brings you all peace, strong health, and joy. Have a sweet new year!
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Yesterday was #LaborDay and it's crucial we thank the worker unions that produced the benefits we enjoy We should also recognize the devalued labor and care that feeds the market without the same employment protection For more, see Cannibal Capital by Nancy Fraser #booksky #nonfiction #capitalism
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Cannibal Capitalism: How our System is Devouring Democracy, Care, and the Planet and What We Can Do About It
A trenchant look at contemporary capitalism’s insatiable appetite—and a rallying cry for everyone who wants to stop it from devouring our worldShortlisted for the Deutscher Memorial Prize Capital is c...
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mainewomenforward.bsky.social @mainewomenforward.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This cartoon was created by Pulitzer Prize winning artist Adam Zyglis for The Buffalo News in November, 2024. It hits even harder now.
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
productivity gains should belong to the workers. if we rework the system for people v. the oligarchy, can we start talking about working less instead of more? #laborday
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 07/09/2026
Black text on white page that reads:

In 1882, 10,000 workers marched up Broadway in the first-ever Labor Day parade. Led by democratic socialists and organized by New York’s unions, they rallied the movement that went on to win us weekends, safety standards, overtime pay, a minimum wage, and social security.

None of those victories were guaranteed. And none are permanent.

We created the first-in-the-nation Office of Worker Power to put the full weight of City Hall behind the people who keep New York running. On Labor Day, we honor the workers who came before us by fighting for the workers who come next.

Happy Labor Day, New York. The future of worker power is ours to build. Learn more at nyc.gov/workerpower.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Enjoy weekends? Thank a union. (Miss you, Dolly.)
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Why do you appreciate unions? I’ll start: Weekends off Paid vacations Work breaks Sick leave Paid holidays No child labor Safer working conditions Health care and retirement benefits
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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Virginia, voting in our critical midterm elections begins in just 2 weeks! Early voting in Virginia starts on Friday, September 18. Make a plan to vote, and help us turn out the vote everywhere! ➡️ linktr.ee/wofava #Virginia #vote #Midterms #WinWithWofA
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Nerd Reich takes the popular query some are still asking, "How did Silicon Valley turn to fascism?", and answers with a more crucial question: "Why did we overlook that tech founders' far-most right ideologies have been the core of their system and success?" @gilduran.com #booksky #nonfiction
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The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This transfixing debut from journalist Durán investigates the antidemocratic ideologies espoused by tech billionaires linked to the second Trump administration...I...
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Coming November 3rd... 🌲
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Why is capitalism the unchallenged default? Because it inherently directs more resources to the most powerful, who don't want it questioned. If you've never even doubted our current capitalist system, here is a good primer for your consideration. #booksky #nonfiction
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Escape from Capitalism: An Intervention
Capitalism isn’t inevitable, scientific, or natural—it’s a relatively young system that can be replaced.We live in a world where cuts to social programs are deemed necessary, unemployment is considere...
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Peter Thiel is getting a very cold reception outside his new mansion in the exclusive Barrio Parque neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Argentinians are chanting: “Out, out, Peter out.”
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Agreed…
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Republicans have always told us that cutting regulations for corporations would make products better and cheaper. Turns out, without regulations, corporations will just wash our food with literal shit and charge us even more for food we can’t eat…
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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
People don't understand how GDP per capita works so let me show you. 999 workers on $20,000 a year. 1 billionaire on $500,000,000 a year. Gross Domestic Product per person $519,980. Aren't you doing well.
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Joe Heller @joeheller.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Today's Cartoon- You voted for this
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ARLnow @arlnow.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Press Release: Governor’s Flag Order in Memory and Respect of Dolly Parton www.arlnow.com/press-releas...
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Jacob the Weeb @weebservations.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Tim Curry did a wonderful interview with the Academy Museum before he passed that all his fans should see. While I understand why he hid away from the world after his stroke, we’re so blessed that he did come back to share a few more laughs before the end. Forever one of my favorite actors. ♥️
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Tim Curry Breaks Down His Most Iconic Roles
YouTube video by The Academy
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
So much more than just the Rocky Horror Picture Show. He was prolific and would pop up regularly. I was hoping this was a joke, coming so soon after Dolly.
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Tim Curry, Outlandish Star of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Dies at 80
The three-time Tony nominee terrified audiences in Stephen King's 'It' and was a prolific voice actor as well.
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Michael de Adder @deadder.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
A life of many colours by @deAdder Substack: deadder.substack.com/p/a-life-of-...
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A life of many colours
RIP Dolly Parton
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SEIU Local 925 @seiu925.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We’re not in the habit of recognizing celebrity deaths here at 925. That said, Dolly Parton is a national treasure and some folks here joke that Dolly is our Locals patron saint. After all her song “9 to 5” is our anthem. Today we remember all the love and kindness Dolly brought the world.
Tribute-style portrait of a Dolly Parton performing in a ruffled light purple blouse, arm raised and singing into a microphone, overlaid with the lyric: "You're just a step on the bossman's ladder / But you've got dreams he'll never take away."
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 25/08/2026
Automation and repression — why the two go hand in hand
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ANALYSIS: Automation and repression — why the two go hand in hand
Redistribution or repression? Which one will be the response to AI and automation?
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Trevor Foster @darthfos.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Everyone has seen what closing the Strait of Hormuz did to commerce. Maybe the US should remember that 13 of the 15 locks in the seaway from the Atlantic into the Great Lakes are fully owned & operated by Canada. Keep pissing us off & maybe we'll start blocking your ships from using OUR waterways.
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Our Locks and Channels - Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System
Lock Systems Montreal to Lake Ontario - 2 U.S., 5 Canadian Welland Canal - 8 Canadian The Seaway Canals The Seaway system is connected by 5 short canals.
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
In 2019, I found the Dolly Parton's America podcast and loved it. As it closed, the host spoke to Dolly about faith and what happens after her life (in an episode called "She's Alive"). Given the bad news, the whole series is worth a re-listen. Thanks, Dolly #dollyverse #podcast
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Dolly Parton's America : Episodes | WNYC Studios | Podcasts
The story of a legend at the crossroads of America’s culture wars.
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I don't even have words.
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Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, considered by many to be the all-time queen of country music, and star of movies such as '9 to 5,' has died at age 80.
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I don't even have words.
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Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, considered by many to be the all-time queen of country music, and star of movies such as '9 to 5,' has died at age 80.
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Neither of the Kushner brothers is "good"
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What the 'Good' Kushner Brother Doesn’t Want You to Know
YouTube video by More Perfect Union
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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
“Last spring, I warned that America is trying to break us so they can own us. And I promised that that will never, ever happen,” Carney said. “We are keeping that promise. Canada is becoming stronger and less dependent on America.” www.wsj.com/economy/trad...
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U.S., Canada Spiral Toward Trade War
Canada responded to new U.S. tariffs with levies of its own as the two sides trade blame for collapse of talks.
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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
literally no one is saying this
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Troy Jackson @troyjackson207.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
We’re hearing reports of increased ICE activity in Maine this weekend, including potential targeting of farms and immigrant workers. Our immigrant neighbors are part of Maine and deserve to live without fear. Please stay alert. Look out for your neighbors. This is Maine. We take care of each other.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#MedicareForAllNOW
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Elaine @elainefromrelated.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
I don't get discussion about beating China at AI? Beat them to the greatest GDP dependency on a tool manipulated for the wealthy? If we insist on competing for global respect, how bout we focus on stronger communities, educated kids, healthy women, housed elders, and a controlled military to start.
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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Again: Republicans never really cared about the debt. They just want to make sure we send the money to their donors, not the working class.
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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
The Democratic Party’s mega-donor class is horrified by the rising tide of progressive populism. Too bad. It's time they recognize the real choice is between democracy and tyranny, between an economy that works for all or one that works for a small sliver at the top.
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WOFAVA @wofava.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is happening here, in our community. Please visit our immigration support page to donate your time, food, or money. wofava.org/issues/immig...
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