Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 05/10/2026They literally just said you should go in with an open mind. And for some things, sure. But there are limits to that. 110
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Currently in a “civility in action” workshop where I’m being told to be civil. Um….no. If you support pedophiles and ICE, and/or if you’re homo/transphobic, racist, etc. I have no obligation to be civil. You’re an awful person. 1102
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’nbcnews.comJudge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment. 818283216021
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 26/08/2026I’m not one to do a whole lot of petition sharing, but renaming Nashville’s airport for Dolly? That I’ll share. c.org/w5Bk56xntwc.orgSign the PetitionRename Nashville International Airport to Dolly Parton International Airport 061
Reposted by Melissa Ryckmangwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Here's my story on Texas' drag ban being ruled unconstitutional again. Fun quote from Judge David Hittner, a Reagan appointee: "Finally, for those who find such activities as described in this case offensive, the solution is relatively simple … just don’t go." www.chron.com/culture/arti...chron.com'Just don't go': Judge once again finds Texas drag ban unconstitutionalFor the second time in three years, a federal judge has ruled Texas' ban on drag shows is unconstitutional. 181646418
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 25/08/2026All I can say is Gov. Bill Lee better order those flags at half staff or he’s going to have a hostile bunch on his hands. 070
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I did not know this term, but I can’t help but agree now that I know. She was such an amazing human. 030
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanLibrary of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social · 25/08/2026The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️ 194335037162
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 25/08/2026My class is taking 5 minutes to absorb the death of Dolly. In Tennessee, it’s what you do. 0131
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 14/07/2026My sister’s retired now, but she’s was a federal special agent for a couple alphabet agencies. I’d be fired pretty quick in this administration! 000
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanDr. Damien P. Williams, dread portent down from a mountain cave @wolven.blacksky.app · 14/07/2026The massive dismantling of both this country's food safety surveillance apparatus and its general workforce has had entirely predictable results. 4648177
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 14/07/2026They really are scared of just about everything, aren’t they! 041
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Day 5 of being bionic: a full-on shower with hair washing and everything! 040
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 12/07/2026I thought he was in his 80s! Hate really does age a person. 020
Reposted by Melissa Ryckman🇨🇦Tadhg Dalaigh @tadhgdalaigh.bsky.social · 11/07/2026@mark-carney.bsky.social 04417
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanJosephine beckbook.com Riesman @josie.zone · 12/07/2026Unacceptable ways to mock Lindsey Graham in death: -"He was gay lol" Acceptable ways to mock Lindsey Graham in death: -Literally every other possible insult 472678454
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 12/07/2026🤣🤣🤣 oh, sorry. You expected me to be sad? Miss Graham, don’t let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya. 120
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Today’s adventure in being bionic…taking a shower! 010
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 13/06/2026My child is awesome. For my birthday this year, she got me time with otters, my favorite animal. Softer than I thought. No shots of my face, though. 0110
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Why does she only do this when I’m just about to go to bed?! 020
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Apparently, calling out racism is anti-Christian according to some. Maybe Jesus needs to start smiting some people? www.hatecomestomainstreet.com/p/the-southe...hatecomestomainstreet.comThe Southern Baptist Convention - and Its 'Horrific, Un-Christian' Race ProblemANALYSIS: For SBC influencer William Wolfe, “racism” is denouncing racism and white supremacy. 010
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 04/06/2026I mean, John Bolton is a fairly vile human being, but if he’s looking at up to 5 years in prison for classified documents, how many years would the Mango Maniac get for all the stuff he tried to steal?! 051
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Oh, fair enough that. But I’m guessing he’s helping. Unhinged soulless mf. 110
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 03/06/2026I’m absolutely with Heather on this one. 050
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanMarc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Democrats have appealed a ruling that refused to block President Donald Trump’s anti-mail voting executive order as the administration moves to carry it out — a major escalation in one of the most consequential voting rights battles ahead of the 2026 midterms. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...democracydocket.comDemocrats appeal ruling that left Trump’s anti-mail voting order in placeVoting rights advocates have warned that Trump's scheme could inject chaos into elections, wrongly block eligible voters from receiving ballots and seize power that, under the U.S. Constitution, belon... 522104803
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanNewsweek @newsweek.com · 03/06/2026Numerous redistricting efforts have taken place across the country ahead of the midterm elections.newsweek.comJustice Sotomayor Blasts Supreme Court for Creating ‘Chaos’ With Ruling 35531
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Honest question: why are they so opposed to science?!? 000
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Silicon Valley Is Bracing for a Permanent Underclass www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/o... & it’s fucking terrifying.nytimes.comOpinion | Silicon Valley Is Bracing for a Permanent Underclass 051
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Judges, man. They just don’t brook nonsense. And I am here for it. 051
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanT. Greg Doucette @gregdoucette.bsky.social · 23/05/2026Then they're not "swing" voters, they're just Republicans 763579503
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Mountain Bell! The bus depot in downtown Missoula for years. 000
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 24/05/2026omg this is insane 7141631499
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Until it is fired, clay is infinitely reusable. This is reclaimed clay. All the scraps from throwing & trimming go into a 5 gallon bucket w/ water & gets mixed. Then it gets spread out ontoo a drying surface (this is Hardie board), dried out a bit, wedged, & reused. I love this stuff. 050
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 19/05/2026I just did something that feels amazing. I just blocked the text alerts for the high school. No more 6 am texts about Bus 71 running 20 minutes late, or being replaced by Bus 114. No more reminders about parking. No more, no more, no more. I feel like celebrating! 030
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 17/05/2026I’ve been doing a lot of pottery lately. Mostly because I can’t with (flails arms) all this. 170
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 17/05/2026OMG. I thought I hallucinated that movie for a long time. So damned trippy! 000
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanChristopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 17/05/2026Joe Ceballos, the former Republican mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, voted for Trump, believed the “only violent criminals” line, then ended up in ICE detention himself after pleading guilty to voting as a noncitizen. And get this shit: He says he does not regret voting for Trump. 1/2 146922349
Reposted by Melissa Ryckman50501az.bsky.social @50501az.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Word is on the street is that the MAGA Fake-Unsupreme Court of the USA is going to let Trump walk after he raped E Jean Carroll. This is an offense to every woman and the rule of law. "No one is above the law." Unless Trump has dirt on you. www.msn.com/en-us/news/p...msn.comMSN 0116
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 13/05/2026I was just told that “The Constitution” is the only law we have. Um…tell that to all those state governments passing laws, then. 010
Reposted by Melissa RyckmanThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 05/05/2026“2 weeks” Everybody drink! 🍹 By “time is not of the essence for us” he means he doesn’t care how many American lives this war costs or how expensive things are for you 47572186
Melissa Ryckman @missoularedhead.bsky.social · 05/05/2026It’s not even 8 a.m. and I’m already over today. 040