pithypants
@pithypants.bsky.social
book/cat/tea lover; unapologetic feminist; DC ex-pat reclaiming my vote in RVA; she/her; born at 330ppm
Good news: People do not like the way things are going and they are voting for change. Bad news: the GOP knows that and will do everything they can to rig/cheat in the midterms. We need to put our energy into shoring up election integrity.
The GOP just had its best chance to finally flip a legislative seat in Trump 2.0. Democrats had other ideas.
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
Chasity Martinez just won a rural Trump+13 in the Louisiana House in a 24-point landslide—an overperformance of 37 points.
Our complete writeup on this remarkable outcome -->
Breaking: Democrats resoundingly defend red district in Louisiana, denying GOP its first pickup
Republicans have yet to flip a single legislative seat since Trump's return
www.the-downballot.com
February 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Good news: People do not like the way things are going and they are voting for change. Bad news: the GOP knows that and will do everything they can to rig/cheat in the midterms. We need to put our energy into shoring up election integrity.
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In December, I told you about how Trump’s Department of Education is stripping nurses of our professional status and making school more expensive.
From now until March 2, we need you to raise your voice and submit a public comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
From now until March 2, we need you to raise your voice and submit a public comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
February 8, 2026 at 3:45 PM
In December, I told you about how Trump’s Department of Education is stripping nurses of our professional status and making school more expensive.
From now until March 2, we need you to raise your voice and submit a public comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
From now until March 2, we need you to raise your voice and submit a public comment: www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
I love Louise Lucas. She makes me proud to be a Virginian, and we need more of this energy right now.
VA Senate president responds to Ted crying about VA’s redistricting, which should add 4 new Dem seats.
February 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM
I love Louise Lucas. She makes me proud to be a Virginian, and we need more of this energy right now.
It's Django Reinhardt kind of morning over here. I find it pairs well with videos of booing.
February 7, 2026 at 11:16 AM
It's Django Reinhardt kind of morning over here. I find it pairs well with videos of booing.
If you need me this weekend I'll just be over here watching JD Vance get booed on a loop. Masterpiece. Usha deserves it to for having sex with him after he trashed her religion.
February 6, 2026 at 10:54 PM
If you need me this weekend I'll just be over here watching JD Vance get booed on a loop. Masterpiece. Usha deserves it to for having sex with him after he trashed her religion.
Imagine how distraught you would be if:
1. Your 7yo daughter was in a detention facility.
2. She was SICK when you were separated.
3. You learn there is a measles outbreak there.
How how how is anyone OK with this? Explain how locking up a CHILD is important for national security. #AbolishICE #PDX
1. Your 7yo daughter was in a detention facility.
2. She was SICK when you were separated.
3. You learn there is a measles outbreak there.
How how how is anyone OK with this? Explain how locking up a CHILD is important for national security. #AbolishICE #PDX
February 6, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Imagine how distraught you would be if:
1. Your 7yo daughter was in a detention facility.
2. She was SICK when you were separated.
3. You learn there is a measles outbreak there.
How how how is anyone OK with this? Explain how locking up a CHILD is important for national security. #AbolishICE #PDX
1. Your 7yo daughter was in a detention facility.
2. She was SICK when you were separated.
3. You learn there is a measles outbreak there.
How how how is anyone OK with this? Explain how locking up a CHILD is important for national security. #AbolishICE #PDX
Great! Thanks to the DOGE idiots, the average American has to shoulder an additional burden when filing taxes this year. Tell me again how this administration is doing ANYTHING that benefits the citizens?
Column: IRS staff shortages and new tax laws mean you should file your taxes early, understand new deductions and triple-check everything.
Here’s what else you should know for this tax season:
Here’s what else you should know for this tax season:
Column | Will the IRS be disorganized this tax season? Here are 3 issues to watch.
IRS staff shortages and new tax laws mean you should file your taxes early and triple-check everything.
wapo.st
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Great! Thanks to the DOGE idiots, the average American has to shoulder an additional burden when filing taxes this year. Tell me again how this administration is doing ANYTHING that benefits the citizens?
Honestly, at this point, you could play “Epstein Island or Oprah darling” and the answer is going to be “yes” for 90% of them.
Deepak Chopra in the Epstein Files writing, "God is a construct, Cute girls are real." In this same exchange, he responds to Epstein, asking, "Did you find me a cute israeli? :)" with "Cute girls are aware when they make noises." www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 4, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Honestly, at this point, you could play “Epstein Island or Oprah darling” and the answer is going to be “yes” for 90% of them.
Can the medical establishment move into the 21st century? Why the hell do they still rely on faxes? I don't even know where to find a friggin fax machine to send something to my insurance company. 😩
February 2, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Can the medical establishment move into the 21st century? Why the hell do they still rely on faxes? I don't even know where to find a friggin fax machine to send something to my insurance company. 😩
I'm excited for the Peace Walk to reach Richmond today. I wonder if people who aren't on/near the route even know it's happening? In the midst of such terrible things, it's been inspiring to see those monks put one foot in front of the other for hundreds of miles and through terrible weather. #RVA
February 2, 2026 at 1:40 PM
I'm excited for the Peace Walk to reach Richmond today. I wonder if people who aren't on/near the route even know it's happening? In the midst of such terrible things, it's been inspiring to see those monks put one foot in front of the other for hundreds of miles and through terrible weather. #RVA
Started watching Michelle Obama's "Becoming" on Netflix tonight (mainly as a petty counterpoint to the OTHER movie that was released this weekend) and it's bringing exactly the energy I needed on this cold weekend. Check it out!
February 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Started watching Michelle Obama's "Becoming" on Netflix tonight (mainly as a petty counterpoint to the OTHER movie that was released this weekend) and it's bringing exactly the energy I needed on this cold weekend. Check it out!
Tell me again how these fuckers are “pro-life.” I can’t.
Citing fear of ICE, pregnant immigrants in Minnesota are
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
-skipping prenatal care
-requesting home births, even when not medically advised
-going w/o adequate food
Many are experiencing complications providers say can be stress-onset: diabetes, high blood pressure, and even water breaking early
Fear of ICE is keeping pregnant immigrants in Minnesota from critical care
Health care providers in Minnesota said pregnant patients are having more complications linked to stress. But fear of immigration agents is keeping them from prenatal care.
19thnews.org
January 30, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Tell me again how these fuckers are “pro-life.” I can’t.
She is giving big Imelda Marcos / Eva Perón / Marie Antoinette energy.
Here's a billboard I saw this morning
January 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
She is giving big Imelda Marcos / Eva Perón / Marie Antoinette energy.
I love a hotel that has books by the bed, especially when one of them is a favorite from my childhood. Well done, Archer Hotel. #BookSky
January 29, 2026 at 11:13 PM
I love a hotel that has books by the bed, especially when one of them is a favorite from my childhood. Well done, Archer Hotel. #BookSky
Our best chant last night at the Hanover protest was "Tomaters, not haters" (a nod to the famous Hanover tomatoes).
I'm still sad that I couldn't get people on board with "Gazpacho, not Gestapo" but I guess that was too much of a leap. #RVA
I'm still sad that I couldn't get people on board with "Gazpacho, not Gestapo" but I guess that was too much of a leap. #RVA
January 29, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Our best chant last night at the Hanover protest was "Tomaters, not haters" (a nod to the famous Hanover tomatoes).
I'm still sad that I couldn't get people on board with "Gazpacho, not Gestapo" but I guess that was too much of a leap. #RVA
I'm still sad that I couldn't get people on board with "Gazpacho, not Gestapo" but I guess that was too much of a leap. #RVA
We did this, Richmond! Froze my ass off out there, but it was worth it. 💪😍🇺🇸 #RVA
Hanover Board asks ICE to reconsider proposed facility
Hanover Board asks ICE to reconsider proposed facility
"It is clear this location is not an appropriate one," the Hanover County Board Chair said.
www.richmonder.org
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 AM
We did this, Richmond! Froze my ass off out there, but it was worth it. 💪😍🇺🇸 #RVA
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NEWS: @raskin.house.gov’s statement on the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem:
January 27, 2026 at 6:58 PM
NEWS: @raskin.house.gov’s statement on the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem:
In preparation for the snow storm this last weekend, I walked to my neighborhood independent bookstore @shelflifebooksrva.bsky.social, bought a book, and got to do something you NEVER get to do with amazon: pet a cat. #BookSky
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
January 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM
In preparation for the snow storm this last weekend, I walked to my neighborhood independent bookstore @shelflifebooksrva.bsky.social, bought a book, and got to do something you NEVER get to do with amazon: pet a cat. #BookSky
If you want to throw your support behind Minneapolis and aren't sure how, one way to help: Give to the Immigrant Rapid Relief Fund from the Women's Foundation of Minnesota: www.wfmn.org/funds/immigr...
If DHS/ICE succeed in Minnesota, they will come to your community too. Let's stop them together.
If DHS/ICE succeed in Minnesota, they will come to your community too. Let's stop them together.
Immigrant Rapid Response Fund
Your gift supports the immediate need for rights and resources in all targeted immigrant communities.
www.wfmn.org
January 27, 2026 at 1:50 PM
If you want to throw your support behind Minneapolis and aren't sure how, one way to help: Give to the Immigrant Rapid Relief Fund from the Women's Foundation of Minnesota: www.wfmn.org/funds/immigr...
If DHS/ICE succeed in Minnesota, they will come to your community too. Let's stop them together.
If DHS/ICE succeed in Minnesota, they will come to your community too. Let's stop them together.
These brutal temps call for scalloped potatoes with ham for breakfast. Don’t mind if I do.
January 27, 2026 at 1:13 PM
These brutal temps call for scalloped potatoes with ham for breakfast. Don’t mind if I do.
Read this. Try not to cry. Then get yourself a whistle and get out there with your camera when shit goes down. They are going to lie about what happened so we need brave people to witness and film like these citizens have. It won't be without risk, but the alternative is even worse.
This statement from an eyewitness to the Minnesota murder of Mr. Pretti is gut wrenching, from beginning to end. Please disseminate it as you see fit.
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
www.documentcloud.org/documents/26...
TincherSealedWitnessDec012426.PDF
www.documentcloud.org
January 25, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Read this. Try not to cry. Then get yourself a whistle and get out there with your camera when shit goes down. They are going to lie about what happened so we need brave people to witness and film like these citizens have. It won't be without risk, but the alternative is even worse.
This is the fighter I want. Schumer and Jeffries are not feisty enough for this moment.
AOC: An agency that is attacking U.S. citizens, kidnapping five-year-olds and using them as bait, and privately circulating the idea that they can violate the rights of Americans by busting down their doors—they deserve to be defunded, and I’ll take any step in that direction.
January 23, 2026 at 12:27 AM
This is the fighter I want. Schumer and Jeffries are not feisty enough for this moment.
My butt is so sore from yesterday’s glute workout that if it doesn’t look like the Russian dude’s on Heated Rivalry, I’m going to be disappointed.
January 22, 2026 at 12:39 PM
My butt is so sore from yesterday’s glute workout that if it doesn’t look like the Russian dude’s on Heated Rivalry, I’m going to be disappointed.