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Susan Strasser
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Historian of American consumer culture. Hiker. Knitter. Redhead. Aunt.

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ACLU of the District of Columbia @aclu-dc.bsky.social · 4d
Today, U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb ordered a halt to the president’s unlawful deployment of National Guard troops to D.C.

This ruling provides an important check on presidential power and makes it clear that when we defend D.C., we defend democracy.
https://cnn.it/483j8VW
Judge halts Trump’s deployment of national guard in Washington, DC | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump and the Defense Department illegally deployed the National Guard in Washington, DC, a federal judge ruled Thursday.
www.cnn.com

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Wendymrisme 🇨🇮 🇬🇧 🇨🇦 🍁 @wendymrisme.bsky.social · 5d
As usual, @sulliview.bsky.social nails it.

@theguardian.com

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Telling a reporter ‘quiet, piggy’ was shocking – even for Trump | Margaret Sullivan
We’re supposed to be used to this by now, but getting used to it is dangerous. Her colleagues should have spoken up
www.theguardian.com

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Seth Rockman @sethrockman.bsky.social · 6d
A two-year LABOR HISTORY postdoc @brownhist.bsky.social and @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social

Possible foci: migration/displacement/ human trafficking; automation/technology/processes of global integration; or gender/sexuality/politics of reproductive labor

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Jacob Soboroff @jacobsoboroff.bsky.social · 7d
there may well be more citizens showing up here in Charlotte to learn how to peacefully resist Trump’s indiscriminate mass deportation effort than federal agents on the ground here, as we saw firsthand last night.

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Susan Strasser @sustras.bsky.social · 10d
OK, I'm a historian of consumer culture; it stands to reason I'd find this compelling. But I find it compelling as a citizen, too. www.nybooks.com/articles/202...
Selling a Defective Dream | Zephyr Teachout
How did multilevel marketing schemes come to be legal, let alone so widespread? The answer has to do with how we think of workers and how we think of consumers.
www.nybooks.com

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Joe Fore @joefore.bsky.social · 11d
Former UVA president Jim Ryan, who resigned over the summer due to pressure from the Trump Administration, just shared this 12-page letter with the Faculty Senate, detailing his experience with the Board of Visitors and DOJ.

It's a surreal--and troubling--read.

drive.google.com/file/d/1Is6x...

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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 14d
"We’re done waiting for Dems to find their spine. We can’t afford a weak & cowardly Democratic Party while the authoritarians invade our cities, terrorize our communities, & threaten our democracy. We get the party we demand, & we intend to demand a Democratic Party that fights.” — @indivisible.org
Indivisible Launches its Largest Primary Program in Response to Senate Democrats Surrendering on the Shutdown Vote
indivisible.org

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Patrick Walsh, R. Daniel Kelemen , and 1 more

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Adam Rothman enjoys a good sandwich @adamrothman.bsky.social · 14d
Not only is Trump making war on the past, but now he is making war on the pasta.
www.wsj.com/world/europe...
Italian Pasta Is Poised to Disappear From American Grocery Shelves
The Trump administration is set to impose duties of 107% on Italian pasta imports, among most punitive of the tariffs it has levied.
www.wsj.com

Reposted by Anna O. Law, Will Jennings, Steven S. Smith , and 8 more

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Ben Penn @benjaminpenn.bsky.social · 14d
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 14d
There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.

Reposted by Susan Strasser, Virginia Sapiro

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Malcolm P. Johnson @admiralmpj.bsky.social · 15d
Call them:

Jeanne Shaheen (202) 224-2841
Gary Peters (202) 224-6221
Jon Ossoff 202-224-3521
Mark Kelly (202) 224-2235
Peter Welch 202-224-4242
Tammy Baldwin (202) 224-5653
Elissa Slotkin 202-224-4822
John Fetterman (202) 224-4254
Catherine Cortez Masto (202) 224-3542
Angus King (202) 224-5344

Reposted by John Drury, Susan Strasser

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Rebecca Solnit @rebeccasolnit.bsky.social · 16d
Cross-posted at the Guardian.
A year on from Trump’s victory, resistance is everywhere | Rebecca Solnit
Americans have shown a tremendous amount and variety of opposition – more than some may realize
www.theguardian.com

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Susan Strasser @sustras.bsky.social · 16d
Mayor of Evanston talks with woman abducted by ICE.
danielbiss.substack.com/p/daniel-bis...
Daniel Biss talks with detained ICE protestor Jennifer Moriarty
In this recording from our live conversation, I spoke with Evanston resident Jennifer Moriarty, who was "grabbed by the neck" and then detained while peacefully protesting against ICE.
danielbiss.substack.com

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IndivisibleMontgomery @indivisiblemontmd.bsky.social · 16d
Join our #CancelSpotify boycott until they end the ICE recruiting ads.

indivisible.org/cancel-spotify
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
indivisible.org
Don’t Stream Fascism: Cancel Spotify
indivisible.org

Reposted by David R. Miller, Susan Strasser, Dan Immergluck

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Steven Mazie @stevenmazie.bsky.social · 17d
BREAKING: the Supreme Court has granted Trump administration’s request.
stevenmazie.bsky.social Steven Mazie @stevenmazie.bsky.social · 17d
So the justices will weigh the irreparable harm to the government of having to transfer the funds against the irreparable harm of tens of millions of people not eating
stevenmazie.bsky.social Steven Mazie @stevenmazie.bsky.social · 17d
NEW at SCOTUS: the Trump administration turns to the justices on an emergency basis to thwart a lower-court ruling requiring full funding for SNAP benefits during the government shutdown

Reposted by Claudia Sahm, Menzie Chinn, Justin H. Kirkland , and 13 more

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Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 19d
Every month for the last 77 years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has estimated Americans' unemployment rate

This streak dies tomorrow

Govt staff could not survey Americans about whether they're working or looking for work in Oct, the 1st time in 934 months

This blind spot will remain forever
aaronsojourner.org Aaron Sojourner @aaronsojourner.org · 19d
Here's the planned BLS data release schedule for Nov 2025.

On Tues, it couldn't release Sept job openings, hires, layoffs and firings data.

This morning, it couldn't release 2025Q3 business Productivity and Costs data.

Tomorrow, it can't release Oct 2025 #JobsReport
www.bls.gov/schedule/202...

Reposted by Christian E. Weller, Susan Strasser, Christina Ho

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 23d
Brooke Rollins calls food stamps "a broken and corrupt program" and says, "guess what? There's a new sheriff in town. His name is Donald Trump."

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 24d
Last night, the National Guard chased children who were out enjoying Halloween in Navy Yard.

There is no valid reason for armed soldiers to terrorize children like this. End Trump’s occupation of DC. National Guard out NOW.

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50501 Sacramento @50501sacramento.bsky.social · 24d
TODAY! 🧛‍♀️🧙🦇👻🎃
5 pm till sunrise
6th and N Sts.

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 26d
The Bill de Blasio story is *amazing*.

www.thenation.com/article/soci...
The Real Bill de Blasio Has Something to Say
The Times of London failed to meet even basic journalistic standards. We should demand better from the media.
www.thenation.com

Reposted by Michael E. Mann, Susan Strasser

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The Media and Democracy Project @mediaanddemocracy.bsky.social · 26d
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See our grades & analysis of 60+ front pages for #NoKings coverage.
Influential news outlets like NYT/ WSJ continue trivialize coverage of the pro-democracy movement & demonstrations like #NoKings. Editors of local outlets did better.
+ A few surprises
see: open.substack.com/pub/mediaand...
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Text "analysis of Nokings coverage" over image of NYT front page: https://open.substack.com/pub/mediaanddemocracyproject/p/analysis-of-no-kings-coverage-the?

Reposted by Rosemary A. Joyce, Susan Strasser, Daxton R. Stewart

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Joshua Holland @joshuaholland.bsky.social · 26d
Indicted for shit posting on Blue Sky but the jury said nah
Jury Acquits Man Accused of Soliciting Trump’s Murder on Bluesky
A jury took about two hours Tuesday to acquit a man accused of soliciting President Donald Trump’s assassination on social media, a setback for the Justice Department office led by Trump’s newly-insta...
news.bloomberglaw.com

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Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · 27d
OK folks, here's the deal. Spotify is running ICE recruitment ads and has ignored asks to stop. It's time to tell them we won't stream fascism - by cancelling our subscriptions. Here's how to get started: indivisible.org/cancel-spotify

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TrumpsTaxes @trumpstaxes.com · 28d
🚨🗳️NEW JERSEY UNRETURNED DEM MAIL BALLOTS🗳️🚨

10/28/25 Update:

Requested - 522,606
Returned - 290,461
Outstanding - 232,145

We're at the point where I'd start to recommend returning NJ mail ballots in-person, either at your Board of Elections office or at a designated drop box. WE NEED THESE VOTES!
NJ Mail ballot returns

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Democracy Action Network @democracyactionnet.bsky.social · 28d
The billionaire launched his A.I.-powered version, Grokipedia, on Monday.
Elon Musk Challenges Wikipedia With His Own A.I. Encyclopedia
The billionaire launched his A.I.-powered version, Grokipedia, on Monday.
www.nytimes.com

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A.R. Moxon @juliusgoat.bsky.social · 28d
“Tell your children who the cowards were.”

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Susan Strasser @sustras.bsky.social · 29d
@philipkennicott.bsky.social, of course. Always spot on.
philipkennicott.bsky.social Philip Kennicott @philipkennicott.bsky.social · Oct 25
The demolition in the museum, arts and culture sector is happening more slowly than at the White House, but will be just as profound. A look back to 9 months of threats, surveillance and intimidation. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Column | Trump’s pressure on museums won’t stop at the Smithsonian
The administration began with cultural institutions that rely on federal dollars. But it’s bigger than that.
www.washingtonpost.com

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Philip Kennicott @philipkennicott.bsky.social · Oct 25
The demolition in the museum, arts and culture sector is happening more slowly than at the White House, but will be just as profound. A look back to 9 months of threats, surveillance and intimidation. www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
Column | Trump’s pressure on museums won’t stop at the Smithsonian
The administration began with cultural institutions that rely on federal dollars. But it’s bigger than that.
www.washingtonpost.com

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Anne Muntean @annemuntean.bsky.social · Oct 25
apnews.com/article/alam...
The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her
The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history.
apnews.com

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Adam Cancryn @adamcancryn.bsky.social · Oct 24
New: The Pentagon confirms to CNN it will funnel $130M from an anonymous Trump “friend” toward military pay.

Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members | CNN Politics
The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Dep...
www.cnn.com