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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · May 20

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Éibhear Ó hAnluain @eibhear.gibiris.org · May 17

That's an astounding headline from @nytimes.com. Aren't hurting the lowest earners and helping the richest the stated goals of the GOP Tax Bill?!

Peter Baker @peterbakernyt.bsky.social · May 17

Under Trump's economic plan, people making between $17K and $51K could lose an average $700 in after-tax income, taking into account tax and social spending changes, according to a new study. Those make $4.3M or more would gain an average $389K. @tonyromm.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/u...

G.O.P. Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest

www.nytimes.com

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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · May 17

Are any of my sky friends attending the @aaup.bsky.social Summer Institute in Atlanta this summer? Im going solo, so looking for meetups! #HigherEd #Faculty

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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · Apr 4

I need ideas for April 5 signs. I like funny! Ideas?

#April5 #Resist #FiftyFiftyOne

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Solomon @solomonmissouri.bsky.social · Apr 3

America voting for Trump… AGAINo mm

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Surprised Eel Historian, PhD @greenleejw.bsky.social · Apr 3

In 1392 Richard II eliminated tariffs on eel imports, & asked foreign merchants to bring eels "from over sea, where they are abundant, to London where they are dear."

He knew that higher tariffs meant getting less of what you want. Oh, the lessons that eel history can teach us...
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Meme. Painting of a medieval scribe writing at a desk. Or scribing, I guess. He has a super-fancy desk with two levels: the upper one, on a swivel, is a book rest for the manuscript he's copying. The lower one is the one he's working at, & it has little holders for ink, pens, etc. He's wearing a peach-colored robe that is probably ink-stained. He is sitting in a big chair, and has book stewn all around. There is a open chest behind him full of books and papers. He's clearly either super-busy, or super-messy.

There is a large fireplace across the room from him, but the fire has gone out. He cannot easily roast marshmallows.

Behind him is something that is *probably* a blue curtain, but that also looks like a very large person, dressed in blue, with their fat hands clasped in front of them. This is, I believe, his evil fairy guardian, sent to ensure that he is using ALL the worst scribal practices.

"What about Merovingian chancery?" it suggests slyly.

Meme text reads:
"Dear eels..."

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Shannon Watts @shannonrwatts.bsky.social · Mar 25

Thank you @petebuttigieg.bsky.social

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · Mar 25

If the Democrats don’t make an absolute buffet out of this group chat national security scandal, primary each and every one of them. It’s literally on a silver platter.

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Fred Wellman @fpwellman.bsky.social · Mar 24

What you have to understand about Pete Hegseth copying and pasting war plans into Signal is that it almost certainly means he’s got classified documents on his personal UNSECURE devices. Signal isn't on a secure device...are our war plans on his personal devices? @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social

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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · Mar 24

I finished the audiobook of the incomparable Nnedi Okorafor’s @nnedi.bsky.social most recent novel, The Death of the Author, and I have feelings. It’s been a long time since a book created such a genuine, emotional experience and response for me. #ThankYou #AmReading

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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · Mar 24

I’m not capable of #1 these days, so here’s my submission for #2.

Three cats are cuddled up next to each other asleep on a yellow and white ottoman. They are, from left to right, a brown/grey tabby, an orange menace, and an exceptionally large calico. None are contributing members of society.

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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · Mar 24

Every single Democrat in Congress should be demanding the resignation of Waltz and Hegseth. Every single one.

This is a massive scandal. There should be a serious price to pay.

AND THERE IS ZERO DOWNSIDE FOR EVEN THE MOST SCAREDY-CAT CONGRESSPERSON.

At the very least, NSA Michael Waltz – who set up the group chat and made the mistake of roping in the editor of a goddamn magazine – should be forced to resign. A former solider, Waltz filled DeSantis's old seat in the House of Representatives when he was first elected governor. He's literally a replacement level politician, and I can't imagine he'd be hard to replace again. (It's not just that he screwed up massively here. He screwed up because he had a journalist's contact info in Signal to begin with. That might cause some trouble in Trumpland.)
But Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth should also be on the block. Despite the very real concerns that his background as a weekend host for Fox & Friends and a semiprofessional alcoholic and sex pest might not have prepared him to oversee the American military machine. The bumbling approach revealed in this incident surely isn't a one-off, and suggests a slapdash approach to national security. (And yes, there have been even bigger warning signs. And even bigger than that.)

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Shoe+ @shoe.bsky.social · Mar 24

Hoo boy

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Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · Mar 12

If you are upset about what's going on but aren't sure what to do: start by calling your reps. This app 👇 makes it easy.

Standing up to authority is a muscle. If you haven't had to exercise it before, this is a great first step. I promise DOING one thing will make you feel better & more capable.

Celeste Ng @pronounced-ing.bsky.social · Jan 30

Okay, I cannot recommend 5calls.org enough. Enter your address and it will find all your reps (federal and state). AND give you a list of issues to call about AND which reps to call about each of them AND a little script for each, in case it's helpful. They have an app, too.

5 Calls

Spend 5 minutes. Make 5 calls. Make your voice heard.

5calls.org

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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · Mar 11

I just subscribed to 5 Calls Newsletter!

buttondown.com/5calls

5 Calls Newsletter

The 5 Calls Newsletter breaks down what your representatives are voting on and what you can do to influence them. From your friends at 5 Calls

buttondown.com

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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · Mar 6

#GusGus hit a milestone today!

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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · Mar 6

America is in the midst of a #constitutional crisis brought on by a literal #coup and facing an extreme economic crisis. Where is the national leadership from the Democratic Party? @democrats.org @housedemocrats.bsky.social @schumer.senate.gov @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social

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Kaitlin Is Just Getting Started @gothamgirlblue.com · Mar 6

In just over a week the United States government is going to shut down and never resume the same work again, condemning millions to suffering that has not been contemplated — let alone experienced — in generations. And Democrats are talking about how one of their members wasn’t polite enough.

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Folarin Akinmade @akingmade.bsky.social · Mar 5

I think we've spent too long capitulating to their framing. Speaking about human rights in terms of what it contributes to the economy. Fuck that shit. We look after people cos they're people. That's it.

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Allison Chapman (she/her) @alli.gay · Jan 27

I know I just posted a need yesterday but my close friend Ash MUST leave his state for his personal safety.

I have always looked up to him and he has given so much back to his community and now it’s our turn to give back to him.

gofund.me/b1404a44

Donate to Help Ash Move to Safety!, organized by Sinead Kinney

This fund is intended to support Ash, a dedicated West Virginia (WV) trans rights and abortion … Sinead Kinney needs your support for Help Ash Move to Safety!

gofund.me

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Mike Rothschild @rothschildmd.bsky.social · Jan 9

We lost our house in the Eaton Fire. We're safe, but the level of devastation is impossible to convey. I won't be able to work for a while, so if you want to support us, I'd appreciate a Patreon subscription or buying one of my books. It will help.

www.patreon.com/MikeRothschild

www.patreon.com

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okie @okie.gay · Jan 9

Also #DidThisToday - the bill is currently in the House Committee on Education and Workforce, but even if your rep isn't part of that committee, you can still call now!

If your rep *is* on the committee (see list below), it is ESPECIALLY important that you call early and often.

Republicans:
Virginia Foxx, North Carolina
Chair Joe Wilson, South Carolina
Vice Chair Duncan D. Hunter, California
Phil Roe, Tennessee
Glenn Thompson, Pennsylvania
Tim Walberg, Michigan '
Brett Guthrie, Kentucky
Todd Rokita, Indiana
Lou Barletta, Pennsylvania
Luke Messer, Indiana
Bradley Byrne, Alabama
Dave Brat, Virginia
Glenn Grothman, Wisconsin
Elise Stefanik, New York
Rick W. Allen, Georgia
Jason Lewis, Minnesota
Francis Rooney, Florida
Paul Mitchell, Michigan
Tom Garrett, Virginia
Lloyd Smucker, Pennsylvania
Drew Ferguson, Georgia
Ron Estes, Kansas
Karen Handel, Georgia

Democrats:
Bobby Scott, Virginia, Ranking Member
Susan Davis, California
Raúl Grijalva, Arizona
Joe Courtney, Connecticut
Marcia Fudge, Ohio
Jared Polis, Colorado
Gregorio Sablan, Northern Mariana Islands
Frederica Wilson, Florida
Suzanne Bonamici, Oregon, Vice Ranking Member
Mark Takano, California
Alma Adams, North Carolina
Mark DeSaulnier, California
Donald Norcross, New Jersey
Lisa Blunt Rochester, Delaware
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Illinois
Carol Shea-Porter, New Hampshire
Adriano Espaillat, New York

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Courtney Bublé @courtneybuble.bsky.social · Jan 9

Per Congress dot gov here is the rundown, so far, of the confirmation hearings scheduled for next week. Grab your popcorn, coffee or snack/caffeine of choice

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Brooke @brooklynmarie.bsky.social · Jan 9

Hi LA County friends, just got a heads up through the wires and don't have a place to write it up so I'll put it here instead - the city of Rosemead is providing free N95s and KN95s to the public which can be picked up at the Rosemead Chamber of Commerce on Muscatel Ave between 12-4pm today...

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Tonia M. Compton @drmuseclio.bsky.social · Jan 7

This is a must-read if you work in higher ed! #feminization #masculinity #highered

open.substack.com/pub/celestem...

Why aren't we talking about the real reason male college enrollment is dropping?

We would rather talk about literally everything else.

open.substack.com

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