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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 11h

Have a gander at Emma Goldman

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Julian Sanchez @normative.bsky.social · 12h

Dire as the stakes are, leaning into absurdist and lighthearted forms of protest seems like a great way to puncture the fantasy Trump & co are spinning to attempt to rationalize a violent crackdown.

Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 12h

As the administration goes all in on an alternate reality about portland that bears no resemblance to fact and rule of law, continuing radical (and just plain funny, ridiculing) acts of the imagination along with other ways of getting out the reality on the ground may help curb their momentum.

fake film poster with a sunset and the portland frog protestor with words The Portland War, A Film by Ken Burns

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 12h

We got up on the bridge (I stood behind the T) and told our brothers and sisters on the 101 freeway how we feel about this president. Thanks to Woodland Hills @indivisible.org for organizing! #resistance #losangeles

Photo of protestors and American flags on freeway bridge, on which letters spell out "Americans Don't Bow to Kings".

Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 12h

Yep. Keep throwing shiny objects for the MSM to chase.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 19h

OMG my husband and I have been ranting about this for years, and we're in SoCal. Driving through Topanga Canyon at night is a terror. I'm surprised there's anything left of our burnt retinas.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, but the media frames Pam (& others) as a muscular attack dog, successfully fending off hard questions - not a weasel or sly fox for refusing to comply. She reminds me of the toxic people shrinks talk about - when they change the subject, you have to be a broken record, reiterate your demand.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 1d

This is great! In Short Attention Span World, it would be useful to have a brief version to pass around. We should be talking more about these manipulative techniques, used in press conferences and congressional oversight hearings, and celebrated as "victories" by the MSM.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 2d

Um, the lady doth protest too much, methinks.

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 2d

The Trump administration’s primary communication strategy is drawn from the DARVO tactics of abusers:

Deny
Attack
Reverse
Victim and
Offender

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 2d

NOTABLE -- Pam Bondi refuses to answer direct questions about if the FBI has incriminating photos of Trump with half-naked young women, but instead deflects from them by attacking Sen. Whitehouse

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 2d

One week out from publication day. We're launching our book about Benjamin Lay, a little person who was one of the world's first abolitionists, at the Abington Quaker Meeting House in PA. This is where he and his wife worshipped! #kidlit #nonfiction #resistance #edusky 📚

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 2d

I've seen a few MOC do that. Actually we should all be able to identify the various techniques they employ (besides lying) to avoid telling the truth, and to manipulate the public. Thanks for your attention to this matter😆

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 2d

What's the backstory?

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 2d

What's an effective way for journalists and congresspeople interviewers to respond to this mock indignation shtick? Otherwise they'll keep using it...

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 3d

can they also have their intestines pulled out of their stomachs, and wrapped around their necks?

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 3d

I imagine you have read "A Fly in the Soup"? Wonderful.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 3d

A Yiddish curse for Stephen: His mouth should be in his rear.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 4d

Today's #kidlit #resistance quote: "Some people think she should quiet down and let men do the talking. Dolores just gets louder. She asks other women to speak up, too. Their voices rise up together, booming over the farm, roaring into the city, rumbling across the country."📚👍 #edusky
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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 4d

Especially if the admin prevents free and fair elections next year.

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 4d

Interesting idea: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Blue states should come together to declare an emergency. Here’s how | Thomas Geoghegan

States opposed to Trump can create a compact – a new prototype for American government – even if it’s perceived as political theater

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 5d

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 5d

Pair this with LOUDMOUTH- for young adults, by @dheiligman.bsky.social:

Book cover showing front and side mugshots of Emma Goldman, overlayed with graphic colorful images- anarchist symbol, crown and dress of the Statue of Liberty etc.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 7d

May Miller turn into a blintz and be eaten by a cat.

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 10d

Just another day spent climbing the walls in San Francisco…🎃💀☠️👹🕸️🕷️
#Halloween #skeletons

Skeletons climbing exterior of house for Halloween

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 10d

Much gratitude for sharing the post, @jeannewharvey.bsky.social !

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 11d

Sundays I'm posting a quote about #resistance and #solidarity in #kidlit. Today's gem is from WE ARE THE CHANGE, inspired by @ACLU, Chronicle Books, art by Juana Medina. #edusky 📚👍 What are your favorites?

half spread of art from picture book shows three overlapping circles in a row, yellow, blue and red, each with eyes, a nose and mouth drawn in white.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 12d

Hard agree! Many meals have been ruined by #noise pollution. Blaring music and boorish diners talking over it, getting louder with every drink.

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