Rachel from Michigan
@changingtheworld.bsky.social
Proud member of the persisterhood. Deep blue liberal. MBA. Yes I completely see the contradiction there.
Love my dogs, my kids, gardening, reading, and a good old fashioned.
Love my dogs, my kids, gardening, reading, and a good old fashioned.
This was fricking amazing @44obamamusical
November 15, 2025 at 11:21 PM
This was fricking amazing @44obamamusical
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Happy Halloween!
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California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.
So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.
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1. As some Democrats have run from transgender rights, Zohran Mamdani is showing what so many others have lacked: courage to lead with his values over pandering to focus groups.
The ad is one of the best things I've seen from a politician on transgender people.
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The ad is one of the best things I've seen from a politician on transgender people.
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As Some Dems Run From Trans People, Zohran Mamdani's Latest Ad Shows Real Support
The 2 minute ad features Sylvia Rivera's story, Mamdani's commitment to transgender people, and even music from the legendary late trans artist SOPHIE.
www.erininthemorning.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
1. As some Democrats have run from transgender rights, Zohran Mamdani is showing what so many others have lacked: courage to lead with his values over pandering to focus groups.
The ad is one of the best things I've seen from a politician on transgender people.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
The ad is one of the best things I've seen from a politician on transgender people.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Has the tide truly started to turn?
October 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Has the tide truly started to turn?
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Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
October 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
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Major victory in Kansas for transgender people.
The Kansas Supreme Court declined to block a lower court ruling on gender markers on drivers license.
ACLU Kansas says trans people can get their licenses updated starting Tuesday.
The latest from S. Baum.
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The Kansas Supreme Court declined to block a lower court ruling on gender markers on drivers license.
ACLU Kansas says trans people can get their licenses updated starting Tuesday.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Kansas Supreme Court Delivers Big Win For Driver’s License Gender Markers
“I want every transgender Kansan to be able to live their lives authentically.”
www.erininthemorning.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Major victory in Kansas for transgender people.
The Kansas Supreme Court declined to block a lower court ruling on gender markers on drivers license.
ACLU Kansas says trans people can get their licenses updated starting Tuesday.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
The Kansas Supreme Court declined to block a lower court ruling on gender markers on drivers license.
ACLU Kansas says trans people can get their licenses updated starting Tuesday.
The latest from S. Baum.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
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Dearest Father
The horrors in Portland continue. The Gen X Ladies Crochet and Defense Circle had to walk three extra blocks for supplies when our usual yarn commissary was closed due to a water leak. (Was it the enemy or just bad luck, I’m afraid we’ll never know, but I suspect the worst). Yrs Emma
The horrors in Portland continue. The Gen X Ladies Crochet and Defense Circle had to walk three extra blocks for supplies when our usual yarn commissary was closed due to a water leak. (Was it the enemy or just bad luck, I’m afraid we’ll never know, but I suspect the worst). Yrs Emma
September 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Dearest Father
The horrors in Portland continue. The Gen X Ladies Crochet and Defense Circle had to walk three extra blocks for supplies when our usual yarn commissary was closed due to a water leak. (Was it the enemy or just bad luck, I’m afraid we’ll never know, but I suspect the worst). Yrs Emma
The horrors in Portland continue. The Gen X Ladies Crochet and Defense Circle had to walk three extra blocks for supplies when our usual yarn commissary was closed due to a water leak. (Was it the enemy or just bad luck, I’m afraid we’ll never know, but I suspect the worst). Yrs Emma
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When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.
September 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
When the President uses federal law enforcement for his personal revenge, it puts all of us in danger.
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".. I kept comparing it to a natural disaster .. But it wasn’t natural. Just a stampede of wide-eyed, confused government employees moving files around and looking over their shoulders because they think maybe Elon was creeping behind them with a chain saw.”
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers
WIRED spoke with more than 200 federal workers in dozens of agencies to learn what happened as the Department of Government Efficiency tore through their offices.
www.wired.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
".. I kept comparing it to a natural disaster .. But it wasn’t natural. Just a stampede of wide-eyed, confused government employees moving files around and looking over their shoulders because they think maybe Elon was creeping behind them with a chain saw.”
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
@wired.com
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
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Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
September 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Donald Trump is way less popular than he wants you to believe.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
And you are significantly more powerful than he wants you to think.
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People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC
September 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
People from all over are showing up for DC. This is not a moment. It’s a movement. We are united in our demands. We are all DC! #FreeDC
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Social Security turns 90 this year. It's not just for retirement — it's one of the nation’s largest programs benefiting children. Read the full #OpEd on why the program needs to evolve and how it benefits Gen Z just as much as Seniors. ⬇️
Social Security Isn't Just for Seniors — Here's Why It's Crucial for Gen Z, Too
Social Security turns 90 this year. It's not just for retirement — it's one of the nation’s largest programs benefiting children.
www.teenvogue.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Social Security turns 90 this year. It's not just for retirement — it's one of the nation’s largest programs benefiting children. Read the full #OpEd on why the program needs to evolve and how it benefits Gen Z just as much as Seniors. ⬇️
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We can’t lose focus on what matters – right now, Republicans in Texas are trying to gerrymander district lines to unfairly win five seats in next year’s midterm elections. This is a power grab that undermines our democracy.
Texas: Your vote matters—and so does your map. And right now, power-hungry politicians are trying to gerrymander it to silence your voices. Join @redistrictfdn.bsky.social for a virtual event to learn how redistricting shapes your vote—and how you can take action. 🔗 www.mobilize.us/allontheline...
August 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We can’t lose focus on what matters – right now, Republicans in Texas are trying to gerrymander district lines to unfairly win five seats in next year’s midterm elections. This is a power grab that undermines our democracy.
Smoky evening on the Detroit River
August 2, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Smoky evening on the Detroit River
Why aren’t people visiting the concentration camp in FL wearing those stupid (but in this case super helpful) meta streaming glasses??? Seems like this is use for which @thegodpodcast.com intended them
July 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Why aren’t people visiting the concentration camp in FL wearing those stupid (but in this case super helpful) meta streaming glasses??? Seems like this is use for which @thegodpodcast.com intended them
Saw Sinners last night. DAMN (haha) that was a good movie. I would have loved to see a parallel music scene outside to the first one with Preacherboy (which was jawdroppingly fantastic). Hope that’s vague enough to not give anything away for those who haven’t seen it clear enough for those who have.
July 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Saw Sinners last night. DAMN (haha) that was a good movie. I would have loved to see a parallel music scene outside to the first one with Preacherboy (which was jawdroppingly fantastic). Hope that’s vague enough to not give anything away for those who haven’t seen it clear enough for those who have.
This is a WTF moment. In a sea of them.
Homan: "People need to understand ICE officers and Border Patrol don't need probable cause to walk up to somebody, briefly detain them, and question them ... based on their physical appearance."
July 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
This is a WTF moment. In a sea of them.
Watching the above hearing. Two thoughts, being defensive is not a great look. Also, turns out being evil is quite aging.
June 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Watching the above hearing. Two thoughts, being defensive is not a great look. Also, turns out being evil is quite aging.
The neck gaiter the 2025 version of a white hood.
June 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The neck gaiter the 2025 version of a white hood.
That asshole comes into this space and first thing he does is tout the truly devastating SCOTUS decision. Bigoted bully.
June 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
That asshole comes into this space and first thing he does is tout the truly devastating SCOTUS decision. Bigoted bully.
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Aren't we all having a bit of a hard time with the concept that if a guy in a police uniform who has a police vehicle
shows up, we should lock the doors and call 911, but if a guy in a ski mask appears to be kidnapping our neighbor, we shouldn't ask who he is if we don't want federal charges. 🤷
shows up, we should lock the doors and call 911, but if a guy in a ski mask appears to be kidnapping our neighbor, we shouldn't ask who he is if we don't want federal charges. 🤷
June 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Aren't we all having a bit of a hard time with the concept that if a guy in a police uniform who has a police vehicle
shows up, we should lock the doors and call 911, but if a guy in a ski mask appears to be kidnapping our neighbor, we shouldn't ask who he is if we don't want federal charges. 🤷
shows up, we should lock the doors and call 911, but if a guy in a ski mask appears to be kidnapping our neighbor, we shouldn't ask who he is if we don't want federal charges. 🤷