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Erin Kirby

@erincck.bsky.social

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Mom, Episcopal priest, trying to be optimistic that good prevails despite 2025 US horror show. The arc of justice and all that. It should be pretty obvious because: amateur, but, unless it’s labeled “repost,” all photos, essays, poetic attempts are my own.

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Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · 2d

Frost in the morning, bright leaves, trick-or-treaters and fun loving adults enjoying Halloween. #BlueSkyArtShow #autumn

Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · 10d

#BlueSkyArtShow #inside The morning sky was just beginning to brighten behind this morning glory. It created a glow inside that radiated through the petals. Lucky shot.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 15d

www.kgw.com/article/news...

Blind man handcuffed, dragged by federal agents at ICE facility, he says

Quinn Haberl, a blind protester, says federal agents at Portland's ICE facility dragged and handcuffed him twice. Both incidents were on video.

www.kgw.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 15d

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Exclusive | Treasury Tells Employees Not to Share Photos of White House Ballroom Construction

Images of the demolition of parts of the East Wing went viral on Monday, and Treasury’s headquarters next door to the White House has a front-row seat.

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 15d

omg!

"Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House...

"Construction teams Monday were demolishing a portion of the East Wing, with a backhoe ripping through the structure..."

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · 17d

#BlueSkyArtShow #Vertical

Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · 17d

#BleuSkyArtShow #Vertical

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Diana Butler Bass @dianabutlerbass.bsky.social · 17d

Bible PSA for No Kings Day, I Samuel 8.

In other words, even God thinks that kings are a really bad idea:

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Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · 17d

#NoKings #MarionNC

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 20d

Trump’s police force is terrorizing school pick-up lines and throwing tear gas at local police. He is not making the country safer.

chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...

Feds ram SUV after chase down residential street in Chicago, then tear-gas crowd

The crash happened late Tuesday morning near 105th Street and Avenue N in the East Side neighborhood. Two men being pursued were arrested as were two bystanders. The crash drew dozens of neighbors who...

chicago.suntimes.com

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 20d

The important thing is that we can rebuild something fully new and better, which is why facing the severity of this moment can be a source of hope rather than paralysis.

Opinion | Pete Buttigieg on Rebuilding America After Trump

www.nytimes.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 20d

worth 4 mins of your time to watch this:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmfD...

Now is the Time to Speak up for Justice

YouTube video by Justice Connection

www.youtube.com

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.msnbc.com · 20d

"In unison."

Amen.

www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Reporters leave Pentagon en masse after refusing to sign on to new rules

After turning in their press credentials, journalists covering the Defense Department walked out rather than comply with its restrictive new policies.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Oct 3

The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session.

Want to know why?

Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out.

Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.

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American Library Association @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social · Oct 1

Yesterday's vote by the FCC to end #ERate discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs in libraries will have negative impacts in communities across the country, particularly in rural areas.

Read more, featuring ALA President Sam Helmick: apnews.com/article/fcc-...

FCC moves to end discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending and school bus connectivity

The Federal Communications Commission voted to end discounts for library and school Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs on Tuesday, drawing criticism from lawmakers and librarians who say the move will mak...

apnews.com

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American Association of School Librarians (AASL) @aaslala.bsky.social · Sep 26

We are pleased to announce AASL will host a screening of the documentary The Librarians at #AASL25 on Friday, October 17th from 5:30-7:30 PM with a panel discussion to follow. Many thanks to Rosen Publishing for their sponsorship of this exclusive event! @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social

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Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · Sep 22

I love crows, they are the first in my neighborhood to greet the day. They each find a high perch and watch the sun rise while calling out to one another.
#blueSkyArtShow #angles

A crow perched on the top of a bare tree, backlit by the dawn light.

Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · Sep 13

#BlueSkyArtShow, I only ever, truly , feel at #home when I’m in these ancient mountains.

A lake with clouds and low lying mountains reflected in the surface.

A grassy area in front of a lake. A dog sits in the foreground

A lake framed by trees with clouds and low lying mountains reflected in the surface.

Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · Sep 9

Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · Sep 6

#BlueSkyArtShow #summer

A pathway winds through widely spaced trees lit by early morning sun. A squirrel is standing below the nearest tree on the left

Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · Sep 6

#BlueSkyArtShow #summer
From yesterday morning’s walk along the Catawba River.

Erin Kirby @erincck.bsky.social · Sep 2

Good night BlueSky