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Tracy Graziani

@tracygraziani.bsky.social
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Chronically depressed optimist who thinks kindness should be the "next big thing."

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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
@adamserwer.bsky.social thanks for featuring my good friend Trygve in your article. We seldom hear about the people like him who quietly are a light in the darkness.
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Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
If you are one of the almost 100 Dems who voted to honor the guy who said the Civil Rights Act was a huge mistake, don’t bother asking Black people to vote for you, donate to you or canvass for you next year. Don’t bother. Please. And don’t be shocked if you get a primary opponent.
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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We can't allow ourselves to become numb to mass shootings. What happened today in Minneapolis is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I are praying for the parents who have lost a child or will be sitting at their hospital bedside after yet another act of unspeakable, unnecessary violence.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
All the oligarchs of yore had ballrooms so he needs a ballroom. He can’t be shown up by the Russians or the French!!!
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putawomanincharge.bsky.social @putawomanincharge.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
We need more human beings.
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Blue Texas @turntexasblue.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
The weather dude on TV last night said it's going to be 99 degrees today. I'm demanding that he be fired and replace with another dude that will forecast a high of 82. Am I doing this right?
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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
A university scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in a lake in southeastern Louisiana was abruptly removed from her research position this week without explanation
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University sidelines scientist who exposed toxic metals in Lake Maurepas
The SELU scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from her research position without explanation.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
Great shot!
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
It’s not up to me, I’m not supposed to assume the power of a deity. Maybe everyone is worthy of love, dignity, and respect, but that doesn’t preclude them from also experiencing natural consequences for their actions.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
That’s putting it mildly. This is what dictators do
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Let’s do what government committees, narcissistic losers, and kids on TikTok couldn’t get right. Let’s brand our state properly! I’d love to hear your earnest and positive ideas 💡 #Believeland #OhioBranding
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
We’re not perfect, but we’re SO MUCH MORE than a few hateful small-minded posers. We need to take back our brand. So my fellow Ohioans, here is my challenge to you—
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Ohio is home to 8 presidents, 25 astronauts, 3 major cities, an economy larger than many countries, & some of the greatest arts & educational institutions in the US. We're the birthplace of some of the most significant innovations in history (AND Superman.)
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
BUT, for a state without a strong brand, he became an unwelcome mascot. While most Ohioans see him for what he is, an angry, pathetic minority found themselves a new poster child for their simpering. Suddenly, #GenAlpha is using “Ohio” as an insult, and people keep comparing Ohio to Florida.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Then in 2022 a self-declared hillbilly who pretended to be from Appalachia ran for the Ohio Senate. JD Vance definitely has a brand, but it in no way represents Ohio, or any of the other places he pretends to know. He’s a grifter and a convenient mascot for Peter Thiel and the like.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
It was the kind of bland, boring, confusing brand campaign that could only result from marketing by a government committee, and of course, it was an abysmal failure. Ohio did not succeed at rebranding as anything in particular. Most people never noticed the campaign & and fewer remember it.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
We didn’t really have a definitive brand. People had no real strong opinions about Ohio (negative or positive), although some people said, “they’re really into football?” So in 2015, they took these learnings and launched the “Ohio, Find it Here” campaign.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Let's talk politics and #branding JD Vance destroyed Ohio’s brand & I can prove it. In 2014 the Ohio Department of Tourism did a study to understand Ohio’s brand. After focus groups & interviews with Americans from outside Ohio they arrived at a (not entirely surprising) conclusion—
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
This is pro-business?! ICE Took Half Their Work Force. What Do They Do Now? www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/u...
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ICE Took Half Their Work Force. What Do They Do Now?
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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 29/07/2025
www.freightnews.co.za/article/skip...
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Skipping the US: Mexico and Canada enter into trade bypass agreement
It seeks to safeguard the continuity of trade flows between the two nations without US border interference.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
When you were a kid what was your favorite thing to receive in a care package at ⛺️camp?
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Kumail Nanjiani @kumail.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
The enemy of my enemy is still my enemy but I still like seeing them fight
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Can all the educated, thoughtful people agree NOT to stoop to calling everything we don’t like a “syndrome” because maybe we know better? Come on @stevenpinker.bsky.social you’re above this.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
This is what happens when the party decides that the best way to defeat an old white man is an older white man.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
I got it for my dad for Father’s Day last year. He enjoyed it so much he’s now shared it with a couple of his buddies.
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Leia🇨🇴🇺🇸 @theswprincess.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
"I want people to be safe and protected. I want to live on the right side of history. I am an immigrant. My parents are refugees from Chile. We fled a dictatorship and I was privileged enough to grow up in the United States after asylum in Denmark. I stand by those protections, always."
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
#joy is a form of resistance! Agreed L.A. EXF #AgoraCLE
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Okay, so they’re going after Big Bird now (not that any of us are surprised.) #PublicBroadcasting = democracy 😭😭😭😭 www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/b...
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White House to Ask Congress to Rescind Funding From NPR and PBS
The Trump administration plans to ask Congress to rescind $1.1 billion in federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which provides some funding for public media in the United States...
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
How is today only Wednesday? 😭
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Tonight was the season finale of #WhiteLotus I logged into #InsightTimer like I do every night before bed and the quote on the loading screen: “No mud, no lotus.” —Thich Nhat Hanh I see what you did there. #WellPlayed Insight Timer. The TV drama lover in me sees the TV drama viewer in you
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Okay finance peeps—we need a new @ellevest.bsky.social STAT! I want to put my money where my values are.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
So can we all agree that so far this week has been like a month?! #AllTheThings #Filibuster #WTF
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Disorganized nonsense. We need quick, calculated, and decisive action. If you’re a nonprofit or community organization trying to save democracy please respect and appropriately leverage the skills and time given by your volunteers. 2/2
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
I started my career in nonprofits. I do understand all the challenges, truly do. Here is the challenge for people like me right now—our democracy is in shambles. Our elected officials are either participating in the deconstruction or absent. I’m happy to help, but I don’t have patience for 1/2
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
What I want to understand is why so many of the Cybertruck owners live in my neighborhood 🙄. Wouldn’t have picked Shaker Heights for this pre or post Elon Nazi era.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Why do we care what helps Tesla? Does he understand what evil is? What a creep is? What a jerk is? 🙄
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
One of the nation’s leading medical research institutions has saved countless lives. They aren’t perfect, but they have served the greater good for Americans for a good part of our history. IF American innovation in healthcare is so important, why cut them off at the knees?
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Been there, won’t fall for the car lot pressure tactics.
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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
“What's it going to take for you to drive one of these babies home today? I can talk to my manager and see if he'll let me throw in a MAGA hat and a Bible."
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
So today POTUS began the product placement era of the US presidency. Pretty sure my #shitshow bingo card is almost full.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Christmas 2024 I mailed out 2 Christmas cards in the same envelope (with adorable family photos) from both 2023 & 2024 because I was overwhelmed in 2023 and ordered, but failed to mail said cards. So Xmas 2024 I went wild and put 2 yrs in one envelope—Emily Post had no etiquette for that 🤷‍♀️
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Hey #storytelling experts—is there a framework for explaining how the story ends after a #shitshow jumps the shark? I think we’re living that, but I’d appreciate a spoiler so I know what’s coming next. I’m past being entertained by surprises.
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makena kelly @makenakelly.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
If you are a federal worker or have insight into DOGE, please reach out. We can speak anonymously. You can contact me securely on Signal at makenakelly.32
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
I’m tired and angry. I’m also tired of being tired and angry. Sigh…
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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Just heard from a friend who is a true hero veteran. His company was destroyed in 30 days by the VA when they canceled 5 contracts without notice. 23 Americans mostly veterans out of work and a veteran owned small business destroyed. For nothing. They're dismantling the VA not "reforming" it.
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Anne Park @anneparkt.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
These don’t fit on labels, but I’ve been leaving cards/flyers around the neighborhood if anyone wants more stuff to print out! Google drive link to pngs and the Canva file here!! drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Handout of 10 cards with phone number to the capitol switchboard 202-224-3121, QR codes to 5calls.org, and calls to action that include: Repubs want to cut Medicaid to fund tax cuts for the rich; Trump is cutting tax funding that saves lives; Elon is hurting federal workers who keep America running; Elon is stealing our private financial data and SSNs; Repubs will kill our public goods to fund tax cuts for the rich. Call your reps today.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Q: What did 2025 say to 2020? A: “Hold my beer” The horrors persist people, but so do we.
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Tracy Graziani @tracygraziani.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Valuable information for post-democracy Americans: www.henleyglobal.com/passport-ind... Get your #GoBag
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The Official Passport Index Ranking
The Henley Passport Index ranks the strongest and weakest passports globally. Research is conducted by our research department. Explore our ranking.
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The Onion @theonion.com · 24/02/2025
Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
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Democratic Leaders Stand Real Still In Hopes No One Notices Them
WASHINGTON—With the elected officials trying their hardest not to move a muscle, reports confirmed Monday that top Democratic leaders in Congress were standing real still in hopes that the American pe...
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Ann Handley @annhandley.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Went for a walk this afternoon & bumped into a message from our democracy:
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