@charicola.bsky.social
Kindness-first personality. I try my best to react with kindness and compassion first, but it’s always backed up with a low-threshold tolerance for the opposite. I'm a cynical meliorist.
Good. We never should have been trusted in the first place. America has, since even *before it's inception, placed itself in the position of global bully through wars, genocides, xenophobic foreign and domestic policies and more due to its foundational white supremacist, christofascist tendencies. 🤷🏾♀️
“…Even if they are able to clean up his mess … elect a supremely sane president next, America will NEVER again be a trusted partner. Because there are enough Americans who would vote for him … (again).
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
I couldn't even say anything. She was right. The damage this has done is endless…”
December 8, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Good. We never should have been trusted in the first place. America has, since even *before it's inception, placed itself in the position of global bully through wars, genocides, xenophobic foreign and domestic policies and more due to its foundational white supremacist, christofascist tendencies. 🤷🏾♀️
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The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
December 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Supreme Court, Presidency, Senate and two party system are all quite anti-democratic institutions as presently constructed.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
Our institutions are not only incapable of preventing tyranny—they’re currently enabling it.
When democracy returns, we need to reform our political system.
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"Researchers found that participating families reported less economic hardship, reduced food insecurity, higher savings and improved well-being by the end of the pilot program. Parents said they had more time for their kids because they worked less overtime, and they noticed improvements in school."
A new Washington University study found that St. Louis' guaranteed basic income pilot program helped hundreds of families. But a lawsuit paused payments, and later crises deepened the financial strain many participants already faced.
$500 monthly payments helped St. Louis families — then a lawsuit and a tornado hit
A new Washington University study found that St. Louis' guaranteed basic income pilot program helped hundreds of families. But a lawsuit paused payments, and later crises deepened the financial strain many participants already faced.
www.kbia.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:10 PM
"Researchers found that participating families reported less economic hardship, reduced food insecurity, higher savings and improved well-being by the end of the pilot program. Parents said they had more time for their kids because they worked less overtime, and they noticed improvements in school."
Now paying *double what my family was paying (w/ only 4 out of 5 of us enrolled) for the lowest tier, least expensive ACA marketplace plan.
If the ACA isn't renewed, we won't be able to afford healthcare, because the unsubsized plan would cost us $2438.74/month.
Don't get sick in America.
If the ACA isn't renewed, we won't be able to afford healthcare, because the unsubsized plan would cost us $2438.74/month.
Don't get sick in America.
December 1, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Now paying *double what my family was paying (w/ only 4 out of 5 of us enrolled) for the lowest tier, least expensive ACA marketplace plan.
If the ACA isn't renewed, we won't be able to afford healthcare, because the unsubsized plan would cost us $2438.74/month.
Don't get sick in America.
If the ACA isn't renewed, we won't be able to afford healthcare, because the unsubsized plan would cost us $2438.74/month.
Don't get sick in America.
This is a very succinct explanation of how being inclusive didn't take away from what you are.
Once again, art sees through social cognitive dissonance.
And yes, the last line is the punchline.
Once again, art sees through social cognitive dissonance.
And yes, the last line is the punchline.
This is actually quite brilliant, up to and including the final sentence 🔥
December 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This is a very succinct explanation of how being inclusive didn't take away from what you are.
Once again, art sees through social cognitive dissonance.
And yes, the last line is the punchline.
Once again, art sees through social cognitive dissonance.
And yes, the last line is the punchline.
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Energy systems are at the heart of climate change, technology, and the future of how we live, but they’re far more complex than most people realise.
This is a great explainer video by @chrisjardineenergy.bsky.social that helps to make sense of the energy system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXG...
This is a great explainer video by @chrisjardineenergy.bsky.social that helps to make sense of the energy system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXG...
How Energy Systems REALLY work - here's 3 ways of understanding Energy Systems | Energy 101, Ep 4
YouTube video by chrisjardine.energy
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Energy systems are at the heart of climate change, technology, and the future of how we live, but they’re far more complex than most people realise.
This is a great explainer video by @chrisjardineenergy.bsky.social that helps to make sense of the energy system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXG...
This is a great explainer video by @chrisjardineenergy.bsky.social that helps to make sense of the energy system.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXG...
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Mike Johnson is big mad that we forced through a petition and forced a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
Tell Congress: Support discharge petition to force vote on ACA tax credits
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
November 23, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Mike Johnson is big mad that we forced through a petition and forced a vote on releasing the Epstein files.
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
So let’s do it again. This time to restore the ACA credits he stole from us:
Exactly this
November 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Exactly this
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Corruption at every level of government. Inconvenient truths are eradicated.
November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Corruption at every level of government. Inconvenient truths are eradicated.
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Gosh they must have used so much tipex on the Epstein Files.
November 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Gosh they must have used so much tipex on the Epstein Files.
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The House takes 2 months off & finally reports back to work & promptly spends the next week filing censure motions against each other & attending black tie dinners w/Saudis while the clock counts down for 24 million people to have their health insurance premiums spike in 42 days.
November 20, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The House takes 2 months off & finally reports back to work & promptly spends the next week filing censure motions against each other & attending black tie dinners w/Saudis while the clock counts down for 24 million people to have their health insurance premiums spike in 42 days.
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“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“If you’re quiet now, you would’ve been quiet in 1940.”
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November 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Just a reminder:
November 18, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Just a reminder:
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
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PRO PUBLICA: “The Strategy Group’s ad work is the first known example of money flowing from Noem’s agency to businesses controlled by her allies and friends.”
These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
November 15, 2025 at 5:25 AM
PRO PUBLICA: “The Strategy Group’s ad work is the first known example of money flowing from Noem’s agency to businesses controlled by her allies and friends.”
These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
These people are all so corrupt it’s actually insane. Looting our country to enrich themselves. www.propublica.org/article/kris...
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When he kept gushing over the Big Beautiful Bill, I honestly thought it was about the budget.
November 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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Universal basic income is nothing less than a goddamn human right just as much as universal healthcare and education are. And I don't care if anyone works less because we should be working less. We should have shorter weeks instead of bullshit jobs. We have the productive capacity to meet ALL NEEDS.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Universal basic income is nothing less than a goddamn human right just as much as universal healthcare and education are. And I don't care if anyone works less because we should be working less. We should have shorter weeks instead of bullshit jobs. We have the productive capacity to meet ALL NEEDS.
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#OtD 14 Nov 1917 the "Night of Terror" began at the Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia, in which 33 suffragist prisoners were brutally tortured and beaten by guards after being arrested picketing the White House stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8610...
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
#OtD 14 Nov 1917 the "Night of Terror" began at the Occoquan Workhouse in Virginia, in which 33 suffragist prisoners were brutally tortured and beaten by guards after being arrested picketing the White House stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8610...
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Payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were suspended at the start of November.
Food Stamp Benefits Will Be Paid Out ‘Within 24 Hours’ Of Government Reopening
Payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were suspended at the start of November.
www.forbes.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were suspended at the start of November.
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Katie Johnson
Age 13
Age 13
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Katie Johnson
Age 13
Age 13