Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · 06/10/2026It’s October and the neighbors are back with #SkeletonCrew. Strong start! 924558656
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!kjcon.bsky.social @kjcon.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Ignorance was shown the door! 305133233095
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!billkittle.bsky.social @billkittle.bsky.social · 05/10/2026 221128953302
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Sande @sande0724.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Fact. 295212794722
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Banned Books Week @bannedbooksweek.bsky.social · 04/10/2026It's finally here! Are you ready to join us in kicking off #BannedBooksWeek?! This year's event is too big for just one piece of art, so we have THREE! #LetBooksBe bannedbooksweek.org 4919131013
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 06/10/2026October 5, 2026heathercoxrichardson.substack.comOctober 5, 2026Last night, on October 4, U.S. 39883295
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!ExamineYourZipper 🌊🇺🇸🦅🇨🇦🍁🇺🇦🌻🇵🇸🍉 @cidbarret85.bsky.social · 20/09/2026They all knew ahead of time who he is... 6291642910377
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Dr. Todd Arrington @btarrington.bsky.social · 20/09/2026A million thanks to @hcrichardson.bsky.social for writing about the 350th anniversary of the burning of Jamestown and helping a larger audience understand this still very relevant history. I say this as Executive Director of the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation but also as a historian & a citizen. 8425132
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Dave Granlund 12767309
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 19/09/2026🚨 Obama rejects the argument that the market and lawsuits alone can keep AI companies in check: “That’s not how we treat airlines, or drug companies, or food companies.” He says there’s “no replacement” for effective government regulation. 14252771591
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Gas prices hit $4.46 a gallon today — a gain of 17 cents over the previous week and $1.26 higher than the same point last year. Diesel prices are up more than $2.74 from a year ago. Families, farmers, and truckers are all getting squeezed. Meanwhile... 42858362837
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!American Constitution Society @acslaw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The Constitution belongs to all of us. This Constitution Day, we’re launching The Oath Project—a nonpartisan invitation to record and share an oath to support and defend the U.S. Constitution. They’re adding their voices. We invite you to add yours. #TheOathProject 10465161
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 17/09/2026🚨NEWS: U.N.-backed investigators say they found “reasonable grounds” to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including one on a school in Minab. apnews.com/article/un-h... 26853861889
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 17/09/2026This is super cool. @zacheverson.com is a journalist following Trump’s crypto corruption. For people who are having trouble understanding how it works, Zach made a game. I love this kind of innovation for helping us understand stuff…. 20811342
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Shout out to @repbeatty.bsky.social, whose recounting of her fight with Donald Trump not only models how we should stand up to bullies, but also made my day. (Perhaps my week. Even my month. Maybe my year.) THAT is a lawmaker! 681893484
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Glorious to listen to, the best. 000
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Yes. 🫂 I now have it in a YT playlist. Never seen anything like it on TV since… 110
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Look at how everyone is reacting to Rep. Beatty’s honesty and strength. It’s a party on social media. 🎉 If only WH correspondents would feel inspired to say something similar… 000
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I’m so happy for you that you have Javy. A little break is good to mourn but then a little pup is even better to celebrate what you once had and now have. Enjoy every moment, esp when every item of clothing is covered in Golden fur. 🫶🐶 010
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Congratulations! Beautiful puppers! Enjoy every moment. 🐶🩷 I’m still trying to cope after 2 yrs without my furry angel - what they do for us is immeasurable. 110
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I loved the moment she, as her character, said she had M.E. and that it was real despite what anyone, even her Dr said. 18 yr old me sat and cried, as I’d been ill for 4 yrs with M.E. (Now CFSME) and every Dr in the health centre was openly scornful of my ill health. I rewatched 🔂. 💙 150
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I remember this photo - I think it was for a major newspaper article - HCR referenced in a FB chat how she had so little time to have the photos taken. My brain’s scrambled so I could be 100% incorrect about all of this... *blushes* 110
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The meritorious HCR. I remember writing that in a letter comment on FB a few years ago. I admire and respect her for writing a letter every single night for 7 years. Even when she urges us to take the night off she still writes that day’s letter. She has empowered her community to get involved. 010
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026As a Scot, these videos have been and will remain part of my 6 3/4 yr journey reading @hcrichardson.bsky.social daily letters & watching Tue/Thu. I’ve learned so much - esp the Reconstruction chats. Everyone should watch these videos. This is a wonderful way to celebrate a nation and its people. 113820
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 16/09/2026As a Scot, these videos have been and will remain part of my 6 3/4 yr journey reading @hcrichardson.bsky.social daily letters & watching Tue/Thu. I’ve learned so much - esp the Reconstruction chats. Everyone should watch these videos. This is a wonderful way to celebrate a nation and its people. 000
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Insane. The most corrupt president in American history, with no close 2nd. 🏆 🇺🇸 463114174416
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 16/09/2026Pete Hegseth wants to remake America's military into his idea of "biblical masculinity." Just look at his mentor, Doug Wilson. 55329155
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Shefali Luthra @shefali.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Big news: The family of Tierra Walker, who died after she couldn't get an abortion, is suing a slate of Texas actors in state court, including AG Ken Paxton. They say the state ban is unconstitutional. This is the first suit of its kind. 19thnews.org/2026/09/texa...19thnews.orgTierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken PaxtonThe case, filed Tuesday, argues that Texas’ near-total abortion ban violates the state and U.S. Constitutions, which “prohibit state actors from killing their citizens.” 731277248072
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 15/09/2026WATCH: Republican Rep. Rep Thomas Massie moves to impeach Hegseth for "High Crimes & Misdemeanors" 792587696
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Ooh, now this is 🎯. *sighs in trauma* 120
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Absolutely, it’s sad to see people have such low information, same as MAGA cult members. They appear to think they’re friends with him… No invitations for Guinness with a champagne topper and oysters for this lot. 000
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I absolutely loathe the emboldenment of extreme right wing men and the violence they perpetrate against women and girls. It’s increasing day by day and we have to push back on it every single time. Are the police going to charge these men for their violent attack on this young woman? 000
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026As others have said in the comments to this post, these morons are a timely distraction from Farage and Reform accepting dodgy money. Hmmm… 000
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Phil McDuff @mcduff.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Hi BBC. This is a group of fascist vigilantes trying to impose their vision of an ethnically pure UK on everyone through violence. We know you broadly approve of such things, hence the euphemising, but just letting you know we see what you're doing. 14500176
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Evergreen quote - America sneezes, UK catches cold. Low info voters are fine talking uninformed bollocks on the record to a ‘reporter’. Their parents and grandparents ALL voted Labour yet these idiots are voting far right - they think multimillionaires are on their side. 😆 Laugh at them 24/7. 000
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!TizzyWoman @tizzywoman.bsky.social · 03/09/2026This is…PERFECT. “This isn’t working for me.” Generations of women answered, “Me nether.” Thank you, Gloria. Rest in power. 6400185
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Well done C4 and Verbatim investigators! JL Partners shown as unscrupulous pollsters for hire. Companies at the conference today will be backing off, fast. Reform is now toxic to their brands. Toodles Nigel! We won’t miss you at all. We will enjoy watching every moment of your downfall unfold. 000
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026It’s glorious to watch. 011
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Heather Cox Richardson (TDPR) @hcrichardson.bsky.social · 03/09/2026September 2, 2026heathercoxrichardson.substack.comSeptember 2, 2026A number of pundits, especially Republican pundits, interpreted Trump’s win in 2024 as a permanent political realignment proving that post–World War II liberalism was dead. 42821272
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Abbey @abbeyarletto.bsky.social · 02/09/2026This is what living next door to a 30 megawatt data center sounds like. 61372974264
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Perfection. 000
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Have you tried putting the “@“ before hcrichardson to find Heather’s real account? I hope that helps… I reposted instructions to my feed/timeline here on BlueSky if that might help? We need to get everyone zapping that fake page. 🤞 000
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Let’s help out Heather! I don’t have a TikTok account. Put ‘heathercoxrichardson TikTok’ in a browser search bar, fake account appears, click Report, Impersonation, Celebrity.’ When asked who’s being impersonated input @hcrichardson - you’ll see Heather’s avatar with blue cap - her real account. ✅ 010
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Hi, you need to put ‘@‘ before Heather’s handle- @hcrichardson not just hcrichardson. Hope that helps. Let’s get that fake account zapped! 150
Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive! @msreadsalot.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Done! I don’t even have a TikTok account. Put both ‘heathercoxrichardson & TikTok’ into your browser search bar, fake account appears, click Report, Impersonation, Celebrity.’ When asked who’s being impersonated input @hcrichardson - you’ll see Heather’s avatar with blue cap - her real account. ✅ 040
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Anne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 12/07/2026Lindsey Graham was one of the main subjects of a @theatlantic.com cover story I wrote in 2020, on why people collaborate with regimes they know are immoral. Here's a gift link: www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...theatlantic.comHistory Will Judge the ComplicitWhy have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president? 20572142602
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!The Shallow State @ourshallowstate.bsky.social · 11/07/2026This "tweet" from a year ago has been deleted by its author. I'm posting here now on BlueSky as a reminder and as a public service, for anyone, should they ever need it. Thank you for your attention to this matter. 387179437045
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Scott Horton @robertscotthorton.bsky.social · 08/07/2026When You Hear ‘Remigration,’ Know That It Means Ethnic Cleansing talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/when-yo...talkingpointsmemo.comWhen You Hear ‘Remigration,’ Know That It Means Ethnic CleansingThis article is part of TPM Cafe, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis.... 11314129
Reposted by Abby aka MsReadsalot Democracy must survive and thrive!Greg Sargent @gregsargent.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Dan Kleban, brewery owner in Maine and a candidate that a lot of Dems like, says he's ready to make the run in Platner's place: 691198254