Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 23/08/2026I know I am both naive and brash, but why aren't we tagging Hakeem in all these posts? 010
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Glad my posts slamming Hakeem Jeffries for meeting with Jared Kushner were included in the article. Jeffries must explain why met with Kushner and were any deals made to protect Trump and Kushner when Dems take control of House?! www.mediaite.com/media/news/t...mediaite.comHakeem Jeffries Meeting With Jared Kushner Roils the LeftProminent Trump critics are furious over news of a reported secret meeting between Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner — with some calling for Jeffries's job. 157877349
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Hi Hakeem. Jared Kushner should be 'fired', too. But so should you! 010
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 14/08/2026"Specifically, they found that Big Oil’s use of AI to produce more oil and gas could create 3.3 to 13.3 times more climate pollution than powering AI’s data centers." Emily Atkinbillmckibben.substack.comFun with numbersA datacenter is an oil well, and other insights 131
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 07/08/2026McKibben: Take Five And so we watch the world melt. And, please, friends, don't mention Gavin Newsom as a viable candidate.billmckibben.substack.comTake FiveThe Crucial Years at the halfway point 010
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026dezeen.comDecoy Font protects messages from being read by AIOne message for humans and another for artificial intelligence is contained in the letters of Decoy Font, made by the company Mixfont for those who want to avoid having their data scraped. 010
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersRebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 05/08/2026This just in: more than four thousand sexual assault lawsuits.nytimes.comUber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy. 839085
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersProPublica @propublica.org · 05/08/2026We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇 propublica.orgIf You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your LifeWomen experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv... 2214331049
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Nice trend!theguardian.comThe rise of the ‘hot literati’: how reading became sexyCelebrities are hosting literary clubs and designers are launching products emblazoned with the classics – but does reading’s trendy turn have a darker side? 010
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Important news for DC residents! #BoycottDoorDash, starting immediately. As Free DC suggests, get rid of your apps so you don't use them inadvertently and spread the word. 010
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersMartin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Interesting: DoorDash is supporting the GOP bill in Congress to limit D.C.'s ability to increase or decrease taxes and fees, largely in response to the D.C. Council's recent vote in impose a new 20-cent delivery fee to help fund food-access programs. www.notus.org/metro/uberea...notus.orgThat Food Delivery Is Soon Going To Cost You a Little More in D.C.DoorDash unsuccessfully fought a 20-cent fee approved by the D.C. Council that will also affect UberEats deliveries. 9394198
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 25/05/2026Thanks @marisakabas.bsky.social. And thank everything that's good @katmabu.bsky.social!!! 000
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Can someone please explain this? Cognitive Dissonance is the kindest way I can think about it. 000
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersMark Jacob @markjacob.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Ari Melber on MS NOW is referring to Trump's theft of your tax money to reward his fellow insurrectionists as his THUG FUND. That's good framing. Trump is stealing your money to create a thug fund. #ThugFund 13458170
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersKat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Our federal trial for protesting ICE is on Tuesday. Win or lose, we’re facing up to $250k in legal fees. That’s why this Saturday, we’re having a 12-hr stream-a-thon! Join us 5/23 from 10am-10pm CT to help raise the remaining legal costs and WIN this case: twitch.tv/katabughazaleh 301630533
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Be sure to know who's sponsoring Christian Nationalism. 012
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersPhil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 19/05/2026The NAACP is urging Black athletes and fans to “withhold athletic and financial support” from public universities in states that “have moved to limit, weaken or erase Black voting representation” 16676562267
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersJonathan Ladd @jonathanmladd.com · 19/05/2026Not enough news coverage of how the insurrectionist reparations fund is a clear violation of the 14th Amendment. We need to enforce the Constitution in its original meaning and plain text. You can't imagine away parts of the Constitution just because it is politically inconvenient. 11343251709
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 07/05/2026The Corporate Fascist Dance: Watching the Alliance to End Democracy Come Together "..we are treated to one of the main purposes for corporate media: manufacturing of consent.."open.substack.comThe Corporate Fascist Dance: Watching the Alliance to End Democracy Come TogetherWe've been experiencing corporations legitimizing fascists for so long now 000
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersKevin Elliott @kjephd.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Literally—given that the destruction of USAID was his single-handed doing—Musk is one of the greatest mass murderers of all time. That he's an unserious clown who may not fully understand what he's done makes it worse. I hope we all see how it's worse 37223
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hers🗽LOLGOP🗽 @lolgop.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Wow. "The research on what actually determines success in civil resistance makes a stark point: 83 percent of successful anti-authoritarian campaigns win when they have strong participation of labor — without labor, the percentage that wins plummets to 29 percent."wagingnonviolence.orgMay Day was even more important than you thinkThe mass mobilization on May Day was a show of power — and a dress rehearsal of the tactics it takes to win against an authoritarian regime. 29933
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersGregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Here we go again. Saphier lies about vaccines, hawks supplements on the internet and tells you that your health is your "personal responsibility" (get sick: it's your fault). Write to your senators now and oppose this nomination. actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...actionnetwork.orgTell Your Senators: Vote NO on Saphier for U.S. Surgeon General!Nicole Saphier has been nominated to serve as U.S. Surgeon General. We must speak loudly and clearly: Nicole Saphier is totally unqualified to serve as U.S. Surgeon General and must be rejected by the... 414878
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Where's Mamdani? (from a supporter of his; and yours) 000
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersEoin Higgins @eoinhiggins.bsky.social · 06/05/2026A win for free speech, a loss for Matt Taibbi.eoinhiggins.substack.comCase dismissedMatt Taibbi takes an L. 411386152
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 04/05/2026"Her clothes are self-objectifying showcases of Bezos’ wealth." Why Lauren Sánchez Bezos is storming the gates of the Met:motherjones.comWhy Lauren Sánchez Bezos is storming the gates of the Met GalaAn art historian explains why Sánchez Bezos "will never be elegant." 010
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 04/05/2026Can't wait! August 25, this summer.pbs.orgMary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World | American Masters | PBSCelebrate the work of writer Mary Oliver, who published more than 30 collections of poetry and essays on nature, beauty, and love. 020
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersBrian Finucane @bcfinucane.bsky.social · 03/05/2026SCOTUS in the Prize Cases (1863): "The proclamation of blockade is itself official and conclusive evidence to the Court that a state of war existed..." 421547466
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersladydelnumber1.bsky.social @ladydelnumber1.bsky.social · 03/05/2026An interesting thread.🧵 (Thank you) 095
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 03/05/2026Thanks Oliver Willis! An appropriate response to the gag-worthy NYT's profile. 010
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersSouthern Poverty Law Center @splcenter.org · 02/05/2026🔔#TallapoosaCounty, #Alabama families: Come get informed about your and your student's rights! 📲 RSVP and join us on May 14 for a town hall on #StudentsRights: bit.ly/3R8JwJ0 This session will break down discipline, suspensions, expulsions and what #DueProcess really looks like. 0189
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Thrilled to see Brooke McIntyre (@inkedvoices.bsky.social) featured on Children’s Bookshelf. cc: @greatdoglit.bsky.social Catch Brooke & her book this Saturday, 03.2 at @booksaremagic13.bsky.social #KidLit #PictureBooks #IndieBookstore 0121
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Needed to read Sherrilyn Ifill tonight! open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...open.substack.comSCOTUS Drops The Other Shoe on the Voting Rights ActThe Supreme Court's Decision in Louisiana v. Callais Completes the Decimation of the Voting Rights Act 000
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Yup! Let's boycott Bayer: e.g. No Claritin Alka-Seltzer MiraLAX One A Day Aleve some prescription drugs, too some vitamins and supplements All Monsanto products 021
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 29/04/2026It's more of a folly because they're pretending that they stand for what is right, but their major accomplishment is lying. 000
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Yup, Cuomo and his bros are 100% disreputable. Linesey Boylan is a hero. But, hey, is this effective optics? 000
Mona Kanin, she/her/hers @mskanin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026When Bhattacharya censors a paper, we know it's because the science threatens his ideology! 030
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersBrett Coughlin @coughlinbrett.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Follow the money. #TrumpCorruption 505129845811
Reposted by Mona Kanin, she/her/hersJenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 23/04/2026A few fellow NIHers/NIH alum will listen along with me (in personal capacities, off the clock). I'll share our collective reactions and corrections here. So, follow along this Friday afternoon around 3pm. And if you're planning to watch, please join in! 3396