Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasLiz Ahern 🌈🇲🇽🏳️⚧️☮️ @austinmermaid.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Hell yeah! Gina Hinojosa is out here with the receipts showing Abbott is selling Texans’s future to the highest bidder. Save our planet. Vote blue! #GinaForTexas #NoDataCenters 15982363338
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasDean Obeidallah @deanobeidallah.bsky.social · 28/07/2026I see so much anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hate being spewed by people who identify as Rep Haley Stevens supporters against Abdul El-Sayed. She needs to condemn that NOW because if she wins the primary, she will need the support of Arab and Muslim community in Michigan to defeat GOP's Mike Rogers. 1211529
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasJesse Myerson @jessemyerson.bsky.social · 28/07/2026In 2022, Mitch McConnell voted down a proposal to extend seven sick days to railroad workers. So far in 2026, he has taken over six weeks of medical leave. By his own lights, he should be terminated from his job and the US Government should claw back his last six weeks of salary. 218678
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasDavid Darmofal @daviddarmofal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Meet the South Carolina Democrat, @drannieandrews.com, looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seattheguardian.comMeet the South Carolina Democrat looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seatDr Annie Andrews says her ‘mission remains the same’ as she now aims to unseat Darline Graham, sister of the late Republican senator 02812
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasCharles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 13/06/2026 Not satisfied with gouging a path of destruction across one of the country’s most spectacular national parks, Trump’s no-bid contracted wall will also pierce through the adjacent Big Bend Ranch State Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River corridor, 0125
Reposted by Kristin A. Shamaskingink13.bsky.social @kingink13.bsky.social · 06/04/2026How about boycotting the whole thing? That might 'send a message' 1341
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasForbes @forbes.com · 05/04/2026How Peace Envoy Steve Witkoff Got Richer Thanks To Trump And Elon Muskforbes.comPeace Envoy Steve Witkoff’s Fortune Gets Bump From Trump And MuskThe real estate mogul-turned-diplomat is 15% richer than he was a year ago thanks to his crypto venture with the Trump family and his stake in Musk’s SpaceX. 93816462
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasTail of a Nomad (T.) @tailofanomad.bsky.social · 06/04/2026The fact that this went out and Congress hasn’t immediately convened for an emergency session show just how much trouble we’re in. 19175103548
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasMariana @marianamontu.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Yes, Congress has power. Congress lacks honor & will. 5323
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 09/03/2026Typical Trump Pillaging the last of the old growth forests for short term gain. Another disaster in the making by the Pedophile Prince. www.usatoday.com/story/news/l...usatoday.comBLM proposes 'maximum' logging ramp-up on 2.5M acres in OregonThe Trump administration is proposing to ramp up logging on 2.5 million acres of western Oregon forests. 1815376
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasMohamad Bazzi @mbazzi.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Per the @nytimes.com, Israel “raids” or “claims” parts of neighboring countries — it doesn’t invade or occupy them 317462
Reposted by Kristin A. Shamasdoom boy @doomboy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026love how we killed the old, frail anti-nuke ayatollah just to have him replaced with his young, healthy son who wants nukes and who just had his father, mother, wife, and child murdered on the same day by his mortal enemy. surely this will bring peace to the region 225192494807
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasSenate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 09/03/2026BREAKING: Deaths in ICE detention are causing international strife, with the Mexican government calling for an investigation into deaths in detention. 952880965
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Are we allowed to get the rest of the Epstein files now? 522155213902
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasY.O.L.O.0311 @yolo0311.bsky.social · 08/03/2026This is disgusting. Risking lives for their own selfish greed. I despise those people so much...and the feeling is growing. 1959042506
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 03/03/2026Seems like the media should at least express some curiosity about this. open.substack.com/pub/jonathan... 2422202418420
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasCharles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem denied that aide Corey Lewandowski had any role in approving contracts. But internal DHS records and interviews with current and former agency staffers contradict her testimony.propublica.orgKristi Noem Misled Congress About Top Aide’s Role in DHS ContractsTestifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Noem denied that Corey Lewandowski had any role in approving contracts. But internal DHS records and interviews with current and former agency staffer... 16027
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasForbes @forbes.com · 27/02/2026Max Landis, a screenwriter, hasn’t worked in Hollywood in years since he was accused by multiple women of sexual abuse.forbes.comParamount Taps Another Filmmaker Canceled During 'Me Too'—For New 'G.I. Joe' MovieMax Landis, a screenwriter, hasn’t worked in Hollywood in years since he was accused by multiple women of sexual abuse. 248895460
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasKarl Bode @karlbode.com · 23/02/2026stories like this will mention the AI "doomer narrative" (SkyNet will kill us all, often pushed by industry insiders), but not mention it pre-empts more realistic criticism (Grok's data center in Memphis is aiming its pollution directly at black people) the industry doesn't want to talk aboutnytimes.comPeople Loved the Dot-Com Boom. The A.I. Boom, Not So Much. 13716194
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasJen Rubin @jenrubin.bsky.social · 23/02/2026contrarian.substack.com/p/the-uk-and... This disgraceful lack of accountability underscores the rise of a malignant oligarchy that has attained far too much wealth and power in the United States.contrarian.substack.comThe UK and Other Democracies Hold the Epstein Elite AccountableAmerica’s tolerance of Epstein associates is a national disgrace 14409107
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasRo Khanna @rokhanna.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Today, the UK arrested Lord Mandelson for his alleged ties to Epstein. But here in the United States of America? Nothing. Tomorrow, I am bringing Haley Robson, a heroic survivor, to the State of the Union. 1142231613
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasSenate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸 @judiciarydems.senate.gov · 23/02/2026Kash Patel in 2023: I’m just saying Chris Wray doesn’t need a government funded G5 jet to go to vacations. Maybe we ground that plane. $15,000 every time it takes off. Just a thought. 86122
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasJustin Salhani @justinsalhani.bsky.social · 19/02/2026"The..problem is that...none of these people has set foot in Lebanon for..some time, seems to care that what they are promoting is wholly detached from Lebanese realities, or has considered the very real risks of forcing an Israeli peace... fragmented Lebanon." carnegieendowment.org/middle-east/...carnegieendowment.orgA Peace Only in NameIndividuals and institutions in Washington are mounting a risky campaign to show that a Lebanon-Israel settlement is close. 052
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasNicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 19/02/2026If the US had a Congress, it would be raising hell over the president ignoring Congress’s war powers and preparing to start another Middle East war without authorization or even debate. Except the Republican majority doesn’t want the US to have a Congress, so it effectively doesn’t. 28902284
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasJulian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 19/02/2026So SCOTUS, with its fabricated-out-of-thin-air immunity doctrine, has actually made American presidents less accountable than LITERAL royalty. 30111113092
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAdam Serwer @adamserwer.bsky.social · 19/02/2026Yoon and Prince Andrew wishing they had a friend like John Roberts. 149102252255
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasKarl Bode @karlbode.com · 11/02/2026Likely-historic photo by NBC News of all the Epstein victims asked to raise their hands if they've not yet been asked to meet with the DOJ as Bondi testifies in foreground 13474019213644
Reposted by Kristin A. Shamaselia ayoub @ayoub.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Things are going fine over at OpenAI archive.is/WGTXo 08625
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 25/12/2025Christmas in the East Wing, 2023. 🎄 38264481430
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasWhitePhosphorus.info @whitephosphorus.info · 11/11/2025NEW: We’ve added 53 more white phosphorus strikes to our archive whitephosphorus.info, bringing the total to 248 verified and geolocated incidents across South #Lebanon (2023–2024). The IDF says these were used as smokescreens, away from civilians. Our findings show otherwise. 🧵 22612
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasNPR @npr.org · 04/11/2025Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs.n.pr'Teen Vogue' is moving under Vogue.com — and staffers are being laid offTeen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics and social justice issues. The union representing workers at Condé Nast said six staffers are losing their jobs. 1026468
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAllegra Kirkland @allegrak.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Condé Nast finally achieved its dream of wrecking Teen Vogue and killing its politics section. www.thecut.com/article/teen...thecut.comTeen Vogue Is Folding Into Vogue.comAccording to Condé Nast’s announcement, the outlet will keep its “unique editorial identity and mission.” 532606862
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAngie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 11/10/2025I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover. 498137496089
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasMicah @rincewind.run · 08/09/2025over time I believe this will end up being one of the most unpopular things the administration ever does a death sentence for many hobbies and all the average consumer sees is that you’re taking away all their bargains one of the few policies that has a direct negative effect on almost everyone 328120823195
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasTulsa Teresa @tulsateresa.bsky.social · 04/09/2025Education Department Forced to Release Key Card Data for Matt Langston oklahomawatch.org/2025/09/03/e... Ryan Walters is ripping off Oklahoma taxpayers worse than we knew. Many of his senior advisers live out of state, do no work for us, and get bonuses higher than a starting teacher’s annual pay.oklahomawatch.orgEducation Department Forced to Release Key Card Data for Matt Langston - Oklahoma WatchDuring his time as chief policy advisor for the state Education Department, Matt Langston has only badged into the office 42 days since Jan. 2023. His political consulting work has continued. 2168
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/08/2025The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns. The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate. Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care. The list goes on and on. Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction. 11813189610196
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasCandace Robb @candacerobbauthor.bsky.social · 14/08/2025I hope to get back to NYC to see this in future! What a tribute to the immigrants who give the city its richness. My grandparents were among those arriving in the early 20th century. (gift article, no paywall) www.nytimes.com/2025/08/14/a...nytimes.comSt. Patrick’s Cathedral to Unveil Mural Celebrating City’s Immigrants 37915
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasBill Prady @billprady.com · 21/06/2025Look, I’m not particularly a Harvard booster, but this is the start of a damn cure for type one diabetes. This is the kind of research Trump has killed. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/20/h...nytimes.comPeople With Severe Diabetes Are Cured in Small Trial of New Drug 11427153
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasSherifa Zuhur @sherifazuhur.bsky.social · 29/03/2025Arab Immigration and the French Art Scene www.aramcoworld.com/articles/202...aramcoworld.comArab Immigration and the French Art SceneWhile France is rediscovering its relationship with Arab artists of the 20th century, the latest generation of French Arab contributors to the country’s world-class art scene is exploring their own se... 011
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasCommon Dreams @commondreams.org · 27/03/2025Celebrating the Life and Work of Robert W. McChesney (1952-2025) www.commondreams.org/opinion/robe...commondreams.orgCelebrating the Life and Work of Robert W. McChesney (1952-2025) | Common DreamsFrom radio to the internet, a reading of his body of work offers a grand and inglorious tour of media history, and how we got to the horrific era of disinfotainment we’re in today. 1118
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasVictor Pickard @victorpickard.bsky.social · 27/03/2025As a dear friend, comrade, mentor, and hero, Bob McChesney has meant the world to me. I am heartbroken by this irreplaceable loss, but Bob's vision for a truly democratic media system lives on. To honor him, we must continue the struggle. Here's a wonderful tribute by @nicholsuprising.bsky.socialthenation.comRobert McChesney, the Great Champion of Journalism and Democracy, Has DiedThe academic and activist inspired generations of people to challenge corporate power and support a media reform movement that lives on. 818054
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasBrian Kahn @blkahn.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed 676199057064
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasAltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 09/03/2025Something to remind you It's a world worth saving. 302247298
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasKOSU @kosuradio.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Scientists say amid climate change and biodiversity loss, the world’s herbaria could hold the keys to overcoming the crises in their folders of dried plant specimens. But their future is in question amid cuts to research and education funding. www.kosu.org/2025-02-24/p...kosu.orgPlant libraries hold essential clues about climate change, but they're vulnerable to funding cutsScientists say amid climate change and biodiversity loss, the world’s herbaria could hold the keys to overcoming the crises in their folders of dried plant specimens. But their future is in question a... 021
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasIAMCR @iamcr.org · 26/02/2025📚 New member book! "Critical Communication: A Memoir" was completed just before IAMCR member Vincent Mosco’s sudden death. It chronicles the last half century of research, activism and teaching in critical communication, technology and society. iamcr.org/books-mosco-... 032
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasOKC405 @okc405.bsky.social · 02/02/2025I like to celebrate & remember Black History Month reminiscing the achievements & tribulations of Black Americans from OK. Born in OKC, Ralph Ellison wrote Invisible Man, Shadow and Act, & Juneteenth. He worked at the Skirvin Hotel in OKC as a bell hop & elevator operator. 06319
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasRima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · 07/01/2025Atlanta says farewell to President Carter. - Carter Center 118026
Reposted by Kristin A. ShamasHigh Country News @highcountrynews.org · 07/01/2025One month away! Join us for The Social Shift: Content Creators, New Voices & the Future of News. 🗓️ February 5 @ 5:30–7:30 PM (Doors open at 5) 📍 Walker Ames Room, Kane Hall, UW (Red Square) 🎟️ Free – RSVP on Eventbrite | Livestream Available Mark your calendars and RSVP today! ➡️ buff.ly/40bTgod 185