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The Fig Economy @figgityfigs.bsky.social · 14h

Sometimes my wife and I like to send each other text messages as though they’re democratic fundraising messages, and I believe she has produced the jewel of the form.

, it's
and I
have some personal news to share with you.
Being a mom is one of the greatest joys of my life, and I feel deeply that we should have salad tonight
This year has been challenging in many ways, and I have immense gratitude for the kindness and support of family, community, and people like you who have continued to stand by me through everything. It means the world, and I wanted you to be among the first to know that squash is in the oven and kale is in the fridge.

As many of you are aware, ve been navigating one of the most challenging periods of my day while waiting for dinner.
Facing baseless federal hunger brought on by not eating since lunch, fighting for the working kids of this country, and now caring for a mean toddler and helping him grow up in a world that isn't always easy. But it has also reminded me exactly why I do this work and who I do it for.
I will never stop working to eat dinner. I will never stop fighting for what is right, even when there is also some feta in the fridge. And I will never stop being so very thankful that you are by my side in this important work and that there is tahini in the pantry for dressing
With love and gratitude,
stop to end

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4fuxake @blueheartedly1.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Love this 👇

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Bluesky Fanatic @blueskyfanatic.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

When your government tells you “we’re all in the same boat.” =====================

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

“If your elected officials cannot listen to you, then they should NOT know peace.” - Josh Johnson @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

One month from today! Don’t miss the epic battle between people and money! #vote

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wordle 1,931 2/6 🟨⬛⬛🟩⬛ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Today is off to a good start.

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Imagine being the worst Senator from Missouri when your only competition is Josh Hawley…

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

If there had been a BEAR on the Cornell campus, the University would have made that clear so that students could be alert to the threat and make good choices to protect themselves. Just saying.

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Professa Murray @kalimurray.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

That is why the Democrats—if this indeed happens—I have my concerns—do not need to pivot or be nice-they need to put their boot on the pedal and accelerate.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Some perfect stillness for your Wednesday

A foggy morning at Lake T. The sun trying to break through, reflected in the lake.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

For some reason I tried to write down all the ways this administration has betrayed us. Just had the sense that I was losing track. Wow, was that an experience. It’s a long list.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This is how you do it. This is how you keep the focus on what’s most important. Most of us don’t care who plays what sport.

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𝙱𝚊𝚋𝚎 𝚁𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚎𝚜𝚜 @unfitz.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Who called them politicians instead of power tools?

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The world is on fire but I had a birthday waffle with my dad.

A waffle in the foreground, a dad in the background.

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Lev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

250 million birds flew across America last night, tracked by radar. Migration season is upon us, and it’s wilder than you could imagine. Birdcast’s live migration maps and forecasts (from Cornell Lab of Ornithology) are brilliant, and you can find them here. birdcast.org/migration-to...

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

@lawrenceodonnell.bsky.social I love you but please don’t equate criminal defense with endorsement. I despise Todd Blanche but his legal defense of DJT is not the problem.

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Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

“My parents died so fuck yours too,” is quite the argument against reasonable healthcare

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Huh. Well, I guess I like Socialism better than all this AntiSocialism.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A pre-dawn thunderstorm! How cool is this! #Asheville

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Eric Jackson @ejaxon.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Wikimedia, the nonprofit behind Wikipedia, is refusing to voluntarily recognize the union a supermajority of its employees voted for and has retained a well-known union-busting legal firm to represent it before the NLRB. I emailed them today letting them know I will no longer be donating.

I have been a small but faithful annual donor to Wikimedia for years. I deeply value the role wikipedia has played in our information ecosystem, and I personally benefit from it on a regular basis. I have always felt that I should contribute in acknowledgment of those benefits.

More recently, I have also tried to play my small part in disrupting the negative influence of AI on sites like Wikipedia. I make a point of never reading the AI summary at the top of Google search results, going instead to the sites below the summary which provide its content. More often that not, the top site is Wikipedia and I deliberately go there to get the information.

I will NOT be donating to Wikimedia this year, nor will I donate again in the future for as long as Wikimedia maintains its anti-union stance. All workers, including those working at your organization, have a right to organize as a way to balance their power against that of organizational management. Not only that, but I believe all workers should organize -- our society as a whole would benefit from more balanced perspectives in decision-making across all types of organizations. Nonprofits are no exception.

I do hope to hear in the future of a change of heart at Wikimedia and at that point I will consider restarting my donations.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The world is on fire but I still have a fully functioning Dad and I got to celebrate his 95th birthday with him this week. And he likes the hat I gave him.

John LaMotte, my dad, wearing his new hat that says “This is what 95 looks like”

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

The world is on fire but I got to see this young gent roadside yesterday

A young black bear in the late day light

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

“If you’re not doing anything wrong why would you care about surveillance?” Friends, I t’s about giving massive power to people likely to abuse it.

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🗽LOLGOP🗽 @lolgop.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

To make my point clear: Abusing more than a thousand girls and women is something Republicans want to cover up, while mask guidance from the fog of the worst or the worst pandemic of the century is a crime they will pursue to the grave.

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Dag. @3fecta.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Chuck Edwards drops out of his race for reelection. At 3:30 in the morning just a day and a half after the house ethics committee determined he should be censured.

Congressman Chuck Edwards
@RepChuckEdwards
After much prayer and reflection, I've decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term. Serving Western North Carolina has been the honor of my life. Thank you for your trust, prayers, and support. God bless WNC and America.
3:32 AM · Aug 5, 2026
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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Tiny watermelon on the balcony

A tiny watermelon with my hand behind it for size reference, growing on my balcony

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

They really, really need to portray us as a Lunatic Fringe rather than a Groundswell Majority (and growing) Movement of Rational and Caring folks who don’t want to lose our country or our world to violent fascist billionaires.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I found this - well, encouraging. Available on Libby if you prefer audio, read by @maddow.bsky.social @juliaangwin.com @fieldsmeyer.com

Cover of
On Courage: How to Be a Dissident in an Age of Fear

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

They want so much more of our money to spend on things that help no one and put us all at higher risk.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Yep, apparently they think the rule is that ICE can kill you if you don’t obey (quickly enough).

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King Algamemnon @adamrothman.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I'm not posting Odyssey memes because one must be wary of GIFs bearing Greeks.

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Doug Mack @douglasmack.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This is genuinely moving

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Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 15/07/2026

If the head of US intelligence isn't able to say who won the election in 2020, then maybe he shouldn't be head of US intelligence.

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Zach Everson @zacheverson.com · 11/09/2025

Steinbeck, East of Eden

It seems to me that if you or I must choose between two courses of thought or action, we should remember our dying and try so to live that our death brings no pleasure to the world.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

When it’s finally revealed, my bet is that the Lindsey Graham story will be something big and ugly. I don’t think it will just be that he was gay or into drag or whatever. Even in SC.

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Kathy says @kathological.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Lindsey Graham was a staunch DJT supporter except a couple of significant times when he was telling the truth

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