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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 19h

Have a listen to this fascinating conversation between Timothy Snyder and Anne Applebaum, as they discuss *how* world leaders and their lackeys are actively working to destroy democracies across the globe. anneapplebaum.substack.com/p/thinking-a...

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Admittedly, I work in a different field (not law)- I completely missed “the why” behind the travesty that has developed in civil rights law in the workplace. Thank you for the explainer, angryblacklady.blacksky.app ❤️❤️

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Kate Starbird @katestarbird.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My mom had polio when she was five. She was living on a US military base in Japan (1947). Four kids on the base died. She was the only survivor.

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

A long and excellent *thread on the impact of cuts to research funding for institutions on science that requires time (years & decades) for close study & evaluation. Huge negatives on individual scientists as well, whose expertise is discounted. Risk transfer to individuals is not ok. *Please read.

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👻Milo BOO!-aynes👻 and the Centrists Scared of Socialism @milobaynes.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Merry Labor Day! Don’t miss this opportunity. Take @tressiemcphd.bsky.social up on a gracious gift. 🎁 Watch POWER TO THE PEOPLE, Y’ALL. Free! 🆓 No cost. (It’s sorta like waking up early on Labor Day & unwrapping the present which ‘Union Claus’ left under the sign-up/registration/info table.)

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Enjoying the weekend? Thank a union — and Frances Perkins.

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Why Do We Work 40 Hours?| Robert Reich

Enjoy weekends? Thank a union.

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Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle @dytsras.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I recently finished a book called "Revenge For the Sixties" by Peter Canellos about Supreme Court Justice Sam Alito. But I wanna focus specifically on the book title here, because that's what I believe is going on here, and it even alludes to it in the article 🧵 www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/b...

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Trump Moves to Strip Tax Exemption From Schools That Aid Minority Students (Gift Article)

The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

When you claim renewable energies aren’t workable—but you attach solar panels to all your dystopian Flock surveillance cameras.

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Tragic and dumb, cutting down the trees at the Kennedy Center. 😭@adamparkhomenko.bsky.social

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Drug Policy Facts @drugpolicyfacts.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Action Day.

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Wahoo! A potential vaccine to reduce recurrence of melanoma and metastasis! Well done! 🧬🧪🧑🏽‍🔬👨🏼‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬👨🏿‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬

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Cloudy🐈 @hellocloudy.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It's my birthday today! As per bluesky tradition, may I ask for your attention and reblogs?

Painting of a black cat looking inquisitively at a bright red crab on a beach covered with tide pools

a drawing of a decorative guillotine painted with folk art inspired floral motifs with a bow at the top holding the blade and two babushcats framing it on the sides

a white and blue ceramic dish shaped like a loafing cat, with others like it in the background

a holographic sticker depicting a fluffy black cat with sparkly eyes

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Third Way — which has declared "war" on progressives — is a Trojan Horse for corporate America. Their funding sources are a Star Wars cantina of billionaire megadonors, Fortune 500 CEOs, giant corporations, and corporate dark money bundlers.

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The Moronic Bullshit of the "Third Way"

There's no "middle" between neofascist corporatism and democracy

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Jerry 'Just call me Snake' Snodgrass @jerrysnodgrass.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This seems like an entirely rational position to take.

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Another gem from @cjdenial.bsky.social , a bibliography on the problems and pitfalls of Generative AI. Also check out her recent book, A Pedagogy of Kindness- excellent!

Image of the cover of Dr. Cate Denial’s book, A Pedagogy of Kindness: Teaching, Engaging & Thriving in Higher Ed.

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

For more than 60 years, federal oversight helped enforce school desegregation in Bossier Parish. Now, that oversight has ended. History reminds us that progress is never guaranteed. It must be protected. How do we ensure every child has equal access to opportunity? apnews.com/article/loui...

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration's attempt to implement an executive order restricting mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“Unleash the joy that comes from building People Power’” - @benwikler.bsky.social Check out Mr. Wikler’s new book, “This is the Plan”! @staceyabrams.com @jbpritzker.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social

Image of the cover of the book, “This is the Plan”, by Ben Wikler.

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

“This is the Plan” book talk with, @benwikler.bsky.social & @staceyabrams.com Thank you for the hope & inspiration tonight! (“Fixing it is a Team effort!”)

Photo of Ben Wikler & Stacey Abrams, talking about Mr. Wikler’s new book, “This Is The Plan”.

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Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 09/07/2026

ALL Haymarket Books are 40% off through August 21st! ✊🏾✊🏿✊🏽

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Love this reflection, @raeradford.bsky.social ! I am also fond of being able to care for my body independently- especially, eating, using restroom, getting dressed…#EveryDayIsAGift 💕

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Their goal is to create so much chaos and so many crises that it starts to feel like nothing you do makes a difference. Don’t believe it. Every action matters. Keep showing up and remember the resistance will prevail!

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Illinois got an official State Bee on Wednesday- the black & gold bumblebee! Great job to the students at Lincoln Jr. High! 🐝 Yay, pollinators! @govpritzker.illinois.gov @learndirt.bsky.social

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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 08/07/2026

Russell Vought’s OMB Grant Proposal takes the formerly expert informed, democratic grant award process and turns it into an authoritative process based on political ideology. It will destroy science in America as we know it. Take action here: zurl.co/ydchb Article: zurl.co/Juc68

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Trump administration pursues more durable changes to science policy after setbacks in court

After legal challenges succeeded, Trump administration shifts from dismantling agencies to centralizing OMB control over research funding.

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JB Pritzker @jbpritzker.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I know there are trans people right now, wondering if anyone is going to stand up for their simple right to exist. Well, I am.

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Lauren Dobson-Hughes @ldobsonhughes.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Musk says not a single person has died due to him axing USAID. Sadly, part of my job involves tracking aid spending. So here’s a thread with just some of the people who lost their lives because of USAID cuts

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I just sent this out to Democracy Docket premium members, but in light of the Postmasters comments this morning threatening voting by mail, I felt it is urgent to post it online for everyone. Please read and share. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/mail...

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Mail-in voting is under attack. Here's what you can do

The USPS is proposing a rule that would require states to share information about voters who request mail-in or absentee ballots for federal elections.

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Create the Ripple @createtheripple.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.” Rainer Maria Rilke A reminder for today and everyday. Do your best. Be gentle with yourself. Trust your instincts. Love fully. 🧡 #kindness #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth Art by anxiety.positive

“Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.” Rainer Maria Rilke

A reminder for the week ahead.

Do your best.

Show up anyway.

Be gentle with yourself.

Trust your instincts.

Love fully.

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#kindness #SelfCompassion #positivity

Picture by @anxiety.positive

Alt text: Colourful rainbow hand lettered poster featuring reminders including: Do the best you can, Show up anyway, Put yourself first, Focus on your growth, Follow your gut, Remember to breathe, Be gentle with yourself, Ask questions, Spend time outside, Love things fully, and Be honest. White background with bright rainbow colours. Picture by @anxiety.positive.

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Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality @stone-lis.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The new assault on healthcare — Part II of @pkrugman.bsky.social's Curing Healthcare series, originally published in his Substack newsletter and now on the Stone Center site, looks at 80 years of U.S. health politics, the Obamacare story, and U.S. healthcare on the eve of Trump II.

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Curing U.S. Healthcare, Part II: Paul Krugman - Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality

Part II of Stone Center Senior Scholar Paul Krugman’s three-part series on the U.S. healthcare system, originally posted in his Substack newsletter, discusses U.S. health care on the eve of the second...

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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

It's Thursday and Russell Vought is still trying to take over all federal grant making, put it under his thumb and political control. It's a mad power grab. We need to stop it. Click on this and write a letter to your members of Congress. And share, share, share. actionnetwork.org/letters/oppo...

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Oppose OMB Proposal to Put ALL Federal Government Funding Decisions in the Hands of Political Appointees

On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. The scope of this proposed regulation is...

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We Hold These Truths @weholdtruths.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Looking ahead to #America250, we’re reminded that our democracy is both a legacy and a responsibility. What we do now will define what comes next. Fight for our shared truths: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Will you be in Chicago on Thursday, 7/23? Join Ben Wikler to celebrate his new book, *This is the Plan*, with Gov. Pritzker & Stacey Abrams at Everybody’s Coffee. Ticket includes a signed book. Can hardly wait! Congrats, Ben! 🥳 @benwikler.bsky.social @staceyabrams.com @govpritzker.illinois.gov

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Lauren Underwood @laurenunderwood.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Every working parent deserves know their child is safe, cared for, and learning. That is not a luxury. That is a basic promise we should be able to make to every family in Illinois. Affordable childcare is how families get ahead. It is what we are fighting for.

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

@smilingdivr.bsky.social Point of view of a California Rep, and slush funds without rules/oversight…

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Mike Levin @mikelevin.org · 04/06/2026

This is your daily reminder that Trump and Republicans are spending billions of your tax dollars on an unauthorized war in Iran and Stephen Miller’s ICE agenda while gutting Medicaid, slashing SNAP, and driving up your health care costs.

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MartWest @martwest.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

For a different view of America. By @hcrichardson.bsky.social Bite-size snippets and as interesting as relevant, esp. now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzQ...

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Introducing: 250 to 250

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

So excited to see Pressure this weekend! Thank you, @herberthistory.bsky.social for this interview with @colincolbourn.bsky.social and @btarrington.bsky.social. Well done, everyone! 🎥🎬🍿

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Apparently the 4am time-range is when the Senate gets busy f*#€ing American taxpayers and assaulting *democracy*/1A by *expanding* funding for the already well-funded ICE & Border Patrol under-trained, aggressive & openly violent organizations. @kylegriffin1.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Another really long day. I am doing everything I can to spread the word about the threats to democracy and how to fight back. You can help me by subscribing to Democracy Docket for free and sharing its content. Thanks. bit.ly/4a7l1TR

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

The 4 “Democrats” in the House who voted with Republicans to take food benefits from pregnant mothers & children. (Link below) Disgusting. @hilzoy.bsky.social

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hilzoy @hilzoy.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Who are the four alleged Democrats who voted for this? The article doesn’t say 😡, so I looked it up. Adam Gray (CA-13) Donald Davis (NC-1) Vicente Gonzales (TX-34) Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3)

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C’mon Y’all @nobodyisfree.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

House bill from Republicans rolls back food aid for pregnant women & children. Cruel. Disgusting. And if I have to read/listen to more (R) gaslighting about “fraudulent use” of resources, I will vomit then explode. 🤬 @crampell.bsky.social @susankayequinn.bsky.social @hcrichardson.bsky.social

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Bolts @boltsmag.org · 24/05/2026

New USPS rules have voting experts worried. One advocate told Bolts, “There is more friction and more barriers being injected into our system in terms of registering to vote and accessing the ballot.”

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In an Intense Election Year, New Post Office Rules Could Trip Up Voter Registration - Bolts

A change in how mail is postmarked could lead some voters to miss key deadlines, including voter registration. Advocates worry the people most affected will be those already facing voting barriers.

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Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Every time I sat across the desk from Stephen Colbert, I knew we'd have a conversation that was about more than just getting laughs. Alongside his great wit, Stephen brought deep thoughtfulness, empathy, and humility to the late-night stage. Here's to a next chapter as brilliant as the last.

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Dave Jorgenson @davejorgenson.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Colbert guest hosted a public access TV show in Monroe, Michigan a day after the Late Show ended. Guest star: Jeff Daniels Special appearance by: Eminem Musical director: Jack White Genius. youtu.be/jJTXB5uT_C4?...

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Only In Monroe --- May 22, 2026

YouTube video by Stephen Colbert

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Lewerta @lewerta.com · 13/04/2026

When the ocean’s most free soul chooses you, that’s not luck — that’s trust. 📷 George Karbus

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Molly Knight @mollyknight.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

People who have lost their moms, mothers who have lost a child, people who desperately want to be moms and can’t be, people who have strained or no relationships with their mothers…. It’s a big boat. 💔 You are not alone.

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