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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
@explodingarrow.bsky.social this made me think of your song.
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Just picked up A Cat Named Meatball, with lovely illustrations by my friend Regina Yates. I especially loved the New York City street scene. And there was a plot development I wasn’t expecting! Plus a pizza recipe at the end. #books #childrensbooks #cats #catsky #catsofbluesky #nyc #pizza #booksky
The cover of a children’s book. The title is A Cat Nnamed Meatball. The cover illustration shows a girl sitting at a table wee that has a red checked cloth. She is eating g spaghetti and also petting a cat that is sitting in the table. The first page of the children’s book A Cat Named Meatball. The text says: “A stray cat sat on a brick windowsill, peering at the woman who made the dough twirl. The window was warm from the oven inside on cold, rainy nights when she had nowhere to hide.”Illustration showing a cat outside a window looking in at a woman throwing pizza dough in the airThe back cover of the book A Cat Named Meatball. The blurb says: “Young Catalina loves helping her Aunt Tina in her pizzeria. One day, a special stray cat comes her way, a cat she names Meatball. Will Aunt Tina let Meatball – whose paws knead more than just pillows – stay?
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
More people should do this—and/or be sworn in on a copy of the state or federal constitution, as the case may be.
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John McIntyre @johnemcintyre.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Yes, you should be skeptical. You could use a checklist.
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You were not born yesterday. Be skeptical as editor and reader
In a time when widespread disinformation appears to be overtaking widespread misinformation, you would do well to read and edit cautiously a...
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steven monacelli @stevanzetti.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
There is a lot of detail that you won't want to miss in this story. Big thanks to the @texasobserver.org for running it, and to my research partner @kylebazgo.bsky.social. www.texasobserver.org/ice-prosecut...
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ICE Prosecutor in Dallas Runs White Supremacist X Account
The Observer has identified the operator of “GlomarResponder,” an overtly racist social media account, as ICE Assistant Chief Counsel James Rodden, based on an overwhelming number of biographical details matched through publicly available documents, other social media activity, and courtroom observation.
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Just backed this project. Consider a small contribution—you can give just $1 if you want. www.kickstarter.com/projects/wom...
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Women Laughing - Post Production
A documentary about the women cartoonists of The New Yorker in which we celebrate their creativity, humor and determination
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
@explodingarrow.bsky.social
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Dana Goldberg @dgcomedy.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
It’s time for Bayard Rustin on the Gay of the Day! Civil rights activist and non-violent resister. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #pride #pridemonth #history #lgbtq #lgbtqia
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 01/06/2025
This no-kill animal shelter is in desperate need of kitten food, kitten milk replacement, and other supplies. If you post a screenshot in my replies showing that you donated at least $10 (even as a Chewy gift card), I'll answer a style-related question for you. Donation info in their thread.
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
These were a while ago. Been watching more TV shows than movies. #LetterboxdFriday #LastFourWatched
Movie posters for the last four movies I watched: Play Misty for Me; Scream, Pretty Peggy; What Was Virginia Woolf Really Afraid of?; and Labyrinth.
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Any #MysteryScienceTheater3000 / #ManosTheHandsofFate / #DarkShadows crossover fans here on Bluesky? Does anyone else think Matthew Morgan is #Torgo coded? So many similarities: Lurches about with a bit of a limp, bearded, wears baggy pants, VERY loyal to his employer... coincidence? #Manos #MST3K
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
AT LAST! I'm on episode 70 of #DarkShadows and finally something supernatural has happened. I was afraid the whole 200+ episodes #DarkShadowsTheBeginning would be ghost-free.
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
. @gonzo.bsky.social Proof that orange cats are smart! Or at least *can be* smart. gizmodo.com/orange-you-g...
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Orange You Glad We Finally Figured Out Why Some Cats Are Ginger
New research identifies a unique mutation found only in cats that explains their orangeness.
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John Harris @drjohnaeharris.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
I was at a conference this morning in NYC where we heard about the impact of the elimination of the National Weather Service and of the privatization of weather info. Grim predictions: Paid access for weather forecasts and little info for rural communities bc fewer subscribers.
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Seth Abramson @sethabramson.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
I wrote this song, and this is its first-ever public release. GOLDEN GATE PARK, out in mid-June, is the culmination of a decades-long obsession with sixties music as a collector, radio DJ, former drummer, art critic, and music historian. I’m really excited for everyone to hear the full album soon!
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Hounds, “Wyoming”
YouTube video by Seth Abramson
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Aaron Schmit @theaaronschmit.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
So my girlfriend is an amazing stop motion animator, and she recently did a medieval cat themed bumper for Adult Swim! Sharing it here because she only has Instagram and I think everyone needs to see her animations. She's so freaking talented, y'alls. PLEASE go follow her!
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Morgan Fairchild @morgfair.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Is Trump Looking for an Off-Ramp in Abrego Garcia? open.substack.com/pub/muellers...
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Is Trump Looking for an Off-Ramp in Abrego Garcia?
ABC is reporting that the Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into a 2022 traffic stop. Are they trying to avoid an embarrassing habeas defeat?
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John Gramlich @johngramlich.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
NEW from @pewresearch.org: Which types of foreign aid do Americans support? Majorities of Republicans and Democrats alike say the US should provide medical aid, food and clothing to people in developing countries. www.pewresearch.org/global/2025/...
Dot plot showing how Republicans and Democrats in the United States feel about various forms of American foreign aid. The chart is based on a Pew Research Center survey conducted March 24-30, 2025.
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Carrie @carebear620.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
A few bucks could help out this couple waiting on SSI to come through. gofund.me/1ea5a235
gofund.me
Donate to Help support our cat family, organized by Jennifer Hunt
My husband and I along with all our fur babies are in dire need of car brakes and general ma… Jennifer Hunt needs your support for Help support our cat family
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Uncle Duke @uncleduke1969.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
local community center begins offering yoga classes to post-senior citizens
Skeletons in sportswear doing yoga poses on a lawn.
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Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
More indie bookstores, not billionaires.
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Grace Garcia @givemegrace.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
If you prefer audio books, Libro.fm allows you to choose a local independent bookstore.
libro.fm
Buy audiobooks & support local bookstores
Libro.fm makes it possible for you to buy audiobooks directly through local bookstores.
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 24/04/2025
Walz: "This is how government is supposed to work. It's not supposed to be one old man in the Oval Office sending out middle of the night tweets that shock markets into free fall. It's not supposed to be a bunch of 20 somethings unelected and firing everyone. It's not supposed to be chaos."
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Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
“The service for LGBTQ youth has received 1.3 million calls, texts, or chats since 2022. In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.”
motherjones.com
HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth
In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Why does the jukebox at the Blue Whale only have one song on it? #DarkShadows
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 18/04/2025
Van Hollen: "This case is not only about one man, as important as that is. It is about protecting fundamental freedoms and the fundamental principle in the Constitution for due process that protects everyone who resides in America."
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Crits For Cats, Inc. Cat Rescue @crits4cats.org · 20/04/2025
We still have so many sweet, funny older kittens (who are all quickly becoming young adults while still waiting for their forever homes). All very cat social & friendly, let us know what you’re looking for in a companion & we can match you up! Elkton, MD crits4cats.petfinder.com
Baby Ruth, a beautiful silver grey cat with striking yellow eyes.Jorts Junior, a honey-colored orange tabby cat with bronze eyes.Snickers, a tortoiseshell cat with white tuxedo markings on her feet, chest and belly, laying upside down while looking at the camera.Chicory, an all black cat with tall ears and a rusty-looking tint to his fur.
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Elli Anderson 🌊💙🇺🇸 @ellilanderson.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Weeks after Trump picked Long to head the IRS, his campaign got $137K—mostly maxed-out donations. A third came from people with tax legal ties. Long paid himself back. Some donors are linked to shady tax credit schemes he’s promoted.
newrepublic.com
Trump’s IRS Pick Had Some Interesting People Pay Off His Personal Debt
Billy Long received quite a bit of money after Trump picked him to lead the Internal Revenue Service.
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Trish Paton @trishpaton.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
It’d be nice to see every Dem rep in both houses, who have constituents in that hellhole, make a very loud trip to visit and check up on them. Not just the 75% with no criminal records, all of them. They all are entitled to basics of due process.
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Mark Joseph Stern @mjsdc.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Judge Wilkinson: "If today the Executive claims the right to deport without due process and in disregard of court orders, what assurance will there be tomorrow that it will not deport American citizens and then disclaim responsibility to bring them home?" storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The Executive possesses enormous powers to prosecute and to deport, but with
powers come restraints. If today the Executive claims the right to deport without due
process and in disregard of court orders, what assurance will there be tomorrow that it will
not deport American citizens and then disclaim responsibility to bring them home?∗ And
what assurance shall there be that the Executive will not train its broad discretionary
powers upon its political enemies? The threat, even if not the actuality, would always be
present, and the Executive’s obligation to “take Care that the Laws be faithfully executed”
would lose its meaning. U.S. CONST. art. II, § 3; see also id. art. II, § 1, cl. 8.
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Hypervisible @hypervisible.blacksky.app · 17/04/2025
Nasty work. www.vanityfair.com/news/story/m...
But their defense also hinges on the argument that the individual books themselves are, essentially, worthless—one expert witness for Meta describes that the influence of a single book in LLM pretraining “adjusted its performance by less than 0.06% on industry standard benchmarks, a meaningless change no different from noise.” Furthermore, Meta says, that while the company “has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in LLM development,” they see no market in paying authors to license their books because “for there to be a market, there must be something of value to exchange, but none of Plaintiffs works has economic value, individually, as training data.” (An argument essential to fair use, but that also sounds like a scaled up version of a scenario in which the New York Philharmonic board argues against paying individual members of the orchestra because the organization spent a lot of money on the upkeep of David Geffen Hall, and also, a solo bassoon cannot play every part in “The Rite of Spring.”)
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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Pam Bondi, prove it. You're the Attorney General. Show us the evidence.
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Ian Fraser @ianfraser.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
“Big Law spine index”. The hall of shame of large law firms—including Allen & Overy and Skadden Arps—which have caved in to Donald Trump’s extortive demands, agreeing terms such as not representing his opponents and offering him millions of dollars of free legal work.
mediaite.com
Legal Blog Creates ‘BigLaw Spine Index’ As Growing List of Firms Bend Knee to Trump — Brave Holdouts Are Depressingly Few
President Donald Trump is merrily collecting BigLaw firms that are badgered into pledging fealty to him like a middle schooler collecting Pokémon cards, knocking down some of the nation's most prestig...
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Let’s be clear. When the President defies the Supreme Court, it is the role of Congress to remove him from office. Full stop.
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Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
This Tues, April 15, 8pm, @tracebeaulieu.bsky.social & I present an all-new live streaming MST3K-style THE MADS ARE BACK riff, A NIGHT OF SPRINGTIME SHORTS, with special Q&A guest KIDS IN THE HALL's Kevin McDonald! Get tix at dumb-industries.com.
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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
My “smart” tv is completely incapable of searching for the very famous movie “Broadcast News” and instead insists on offering me actual news, but sure we’ll live on Mars in a decade and AI will render all art obsolete
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WIRED @wired.com · 11/04/2025
SCOOP: The Social Security Administration (SSA) will be shifting its public communication exclusively to X, sources tell WIRED. This comes as agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent.
wired.com
The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X
The SSA's shift to Elon Musk's X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
A reminder that if the government can send migrants to a prison camp without any due process, it can send U.S. citizens there, too. I know because this happened to me and my family in 1942.
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Joyce Park @troutgirl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Deporting people means a judge signs a final deportation order, and the person is returned to their own country. What we are doing is kidnapping a person off the street and paying for them to be held indefinitely in concentration camps outside US courts' jurisdiction. 100% deliberately extralegal.
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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen
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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
“Facing pressure to scrub its website of diversity and inclusion references, a Japanese American National Museum leader says the museum will ‘scrub nothing.’” 🔥
latimes.com
Japanese American National Museum takes a stand against DOGE cuts to NEH
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American National ...
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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
It's time to start reminding people: LILIES ARE DEADLY FOR CATS. The leaves, the petals, the stem, even drinking a bit of vase water or licking a few grains of pollen from their fur can cause fatal kidney failure. ⚠️ www.fda.gov/animal-veter...
Color photo of a white lily blossom, overlaid with a black skull and cross bones and text that reads “no lilies for kitties”.
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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
I have tariffed the penguins that are on Heard Island and which you were probably assuming did not export goods forgive me they were taking advantage of us so cunning and so cold
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John Ales AF @johnales.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
If we took money out of politics, half of what is killing this country would no longer be possible. #EndCitizensUnited
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Adlumia☕️ @adlumia.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Adopt this @fishtopher.bsky.social clone named Speckled Trout at Orphans of the Storm in Deerfield, IL! He's a 5-year old FIV+ wonderful friend. He started out very shy at the shelter but has since blossomed into a very social friend who loves to stand (yes, stand) in your lap and drool on you.
Speckled Trout, a brown tabby cat, looks out carefully from the bottom of a cat tower.Speckled Trout, seen standing at attention at the top of a cat tower. He looks like he's considering jumping down from his perch.Speckled Trout, partially laying down on a cat tower. He stares at the camera while his raccoon-esque tail peeks out from below him.Speckled Trout receiving head scritches while standing on someone's lap. There is a small spot of drool on said lap, since Speckled got very excited and forgot to swallow.
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Stephanie Kennedy @wordswithsteph.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker is meeting this perilous moment in American history — taking an exceptional stand for ALL of us. The United States is a nation in crisis, and Sen. Booker is standing and speaking out in fierce opposition to an onslaught of evils being perpetrated by the…
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The Real Martha S @marthaspizziri.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
This is horrendous. Why wouldn’t the administration correct the error without a court order, never mind actually arguing that the court can’t make the administration do so? (That’s a rhetorical question.) 1/2
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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 29/03/2025
Pete Hegseth brought his wife to his meetings with senators so it would be awk to ask him about his alleged sexual misconduct www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
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John Chen @johnchen.com.au · 29/03/2025
hear hear
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