Sara E Austin
@pollyannaborgia.bsky.social
Democracy, books, pie, pockets, and both run-on and incomplete sentences. Also coffee in giant cups with saucers; cream, three sugars.
(Not friendly to Trump voters. We cannot "all just get along", no.)
She/Her. Teams #OxfordComma and #GIFHasAHard
(Not friendly to Trump voters. We cannot "all just get along", no.)
She/Her. Teams #OxfordComma and #GIFHasAHard
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In all seriousness, Vance’s unhinged diatribe really reminds me that this country is in dire straits. I can’t even wrap my mind around how bad things are and how impossible everything feels. How are we supposed to stay here and write and stay like… alive?
September 15, 2025 at 9:43 PM
In all seriousness, Vance’s unhinged diatribe really reminds me that this country is in dire straits. I can’t even wrap my mind around how bad things are and how impossible everything feels. How are we supposed to stay here and write and stay like… alive?
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Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech and anyone who says otherwise will be fired
September 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Charlie Kirk was a champion of free speech and anyone who says otherwise will be fired
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Hey, you guys? If you know where Lara Trump put Charlamagne, my DMs are open!!!
where did lara trump put charlamagne?
where did lara trump put charlamagne?
where did lara trump put charlamagne?
where did lara trump put charlamagne? where did lara trump put charlamagne?
where did lara trump put charlamagne?
WHERE DID LARA TRUMP PUT CHARLAMAGNE???
where did lara trump put charlamagne?
where did lara trump put charlamagne?
where did lara trump put charlamagne? where did lara trump put charlamagne?
where did lara trump put charlamagne?
WHERE DID LARA TRUMP PUT CHARLAMAGNE???
August 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Hey, you guys? If you know where Lara Trump put Charlamagne, my DMs are open!!!
I don't think the failure to release the files is primarily about Trump's appearance there.
Like Epstein's point in keeping the files in the first place, knowing those names is POWER.
See also: SCOTUS wins, media capitulations, law firms showing their bellies. I think these things are related.
Like Epstein's point in keeping the files in the first place, knowing those names is POWER.
See also: SCOTUS wins, media capitulations, law firms showing their bellies. I think these things are related.
New in PN: Why Epstein has Trump crashing out
"At this point, Trump might as well release all the files. They can’t do any more damage than he does himself whenever he opens his mouth on the subject."
"At this point, Trump might as well release all the files. They can’t do any more damage than he does himself whenever he opens his mouth on the subject."
Why Epstein has Trump crashing out
The hole gets deeper every time he opens his mouth.
www.publicnotice.co
August 1, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I don't think the failure to release the files is primarily about Trump's appearance there.
Like Epstein's point in keeping the files in the first place, knowing those names is POWER.
See also: SCOTUS wins, media capitulations, law firms showing their bellies. I think these things are related.
Like Epstein's point in keeping the files in the first place, knowing those names is POWER.
See also: SCOTUS wins, media capitulations, law firms showing their bellies. I think these things are related.
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Congrats to Stephen Colbert for never bending the knee.
July 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Congrats to Stephen Colbert for never bending the knee.
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5/ NPR should put together a feed of stories that are about rural America from across all of its offerings, that stations could run.
For example, I just listened to a Living on Earth segment on how flooding is overwhelming rural septic systems. Very timely coverage for rural communities
For example, I just listened to a Living on Earth segment on how flooding is overwhelming rural septic systems. Very timely coverage for rural communities
July 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
5/ NPR should put together a feed of stories that are about rural America from across all of its offerings, that stations could run.
For example, I just listened to a Living on Earth segment on how flooding is overwhelming rural septic systems. Very timely coverage for rural communities
For example, I just listened to a Living on Earth segment on how flooding is overwhelming rural septic systems. Very timely coverage for rural communities
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As heartbreaking news continues to emerge from central Texas, @chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social and I are thinking of everyone affected and grateful for the extraordinary work of first responders.
Here are some ways all of us can help:
Here are some ways all of us can help:
Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help
Catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country has killed 79 people. Rescue crews are searching for missing girls from Camp Mystic. Here is a guide on how to help those affected.
www.texastribune.org
July 7, 2025 at 2:11 PM
As heartbreaking news continues to emerge from central Texas, @chastenbuttigieg.bsky.social and I are thinking of everyone affected and grateful for the extraordinary work of first responders.
Here are some ways all of us can help:
Here are some ways all of us can help:
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People living under fascism didn’t survive by giving up joy—they protected it.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
July 4, 2025 at 5:01 AM
People living under fascism didn’t survive by giving up joy—they protected it.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
They held onto the things fascism tried to erase: art, friendship, jokes, rituals, language, memory.
Not as escapism but as resistance. As proof they were still human.
Joy isn’t frivolous under fascism. It’s strategic.
I. Keep. Beating. This. Horse.
Can you suggest *specifically* what else they could have done to stop the horse bolting completely? There are no magic spells around our democracy as currently constituted. *Specifically*.
July 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I. Keep. Beating. This. Horse.
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Thinking right now about that period 14 months ago when lefties were portraying Joe Biden as something akin to a fascist dictator. I took a lot of heat for saying people were being ridiculous and that those attacks on Biden would age extremely poorly if Trump won. And now here we are.
July 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Thinking right now about that period 14 months ago when lefties were portraying Joe Biden as something akin to a fascist dictator. I took a lot of heat for saying people were being ridiculous and that those attacks on Biden would age extremely poorly if Trump won. And now here we are.
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This is *such* a great story.
Especially when the developer behind this US Attorney’s phantom apartment tries to bully the Times Union reporter:
“I know many many people at Fox. Such action would induce me to pen an op-ed in the NY Post”
Especially when the developer behind this US Attorney’s phantom apartment tries to bully the Times Union reporter:
“I know many many people at Fox. Such action would induce me to pen an op-ed in the NY Post”
June 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
This is *such* a great story.
Especially when the developer behind this US Attorney’s phantom apartment tries to bully the Times Union reporter:
“I know many many people at Fox. Such action would induce me to pen an op-ed in the NY Post”
Especially when the developer behind this US Attorney’s phantom apartment tries to bully the Times Union reporter:
“I know many many people at Fox. Such action would induce me to pen an op-ed in the NY Post”
And? "The workers". The other class of people Trump recognizes. 1.) Extremely rich people 2.) "The workers".
This is so predictable, the only surprise is that he hadn’t already tried to kill Juneteenth sooner as a DEI holiday. He probably forgot it existed.
June 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM
And? "The workers". The other class of people Trump recognizes. 1.) Extremely rich people 2.) "The workers".
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RFK, Jr. demanding to be allowed to see Kristi Noem in the ER so he can check her humors.
June 18, 2025 at 12:26 AM
RFK, Jr. demanding to be allowed to see Kristi Noem in the ER so he can check her humors.
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Governor Tim Walz, "The way our nation moves forward is not through hate. It is not through violence. It is through humility, and grace, and compassion.
June 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Governor Tim Walz, "The way our nation moves forward is not through hate. It is not through violence. It is through humility, and grace, and compassion.
In the Handbook for Grooms: How To Marry Well, this picture accompanies the "Lessons Regarding Edibles" in chapter 3 as but one example of why it would not, no, be "just so funny" if you smeared your bride's face with the wedding cake without her consent.
June 17, 2025 at 8:16 PM
In the Handbook for Grooms: How To Marry Well, this picture accompanies the "Lessons Regarding Edibles" in chapter 3 as but one example of why it would not, no, be "just so funny" if you smeared your bride's face with the wedding cake without her consent.
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June 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Honestly, folks.
As a historian, every day I wonder what new assault on the democratic process awaits us from the executive branch.
The revolutionary generation knew that they were living in world-changing times.
So are we.
We need to live up to this challenge.
As a historian, every day I wonder what new assault on the democratic process awaits us from the executive branch.
The revolutionary generation knew that they were living in world-changing times.
So are we.
We need to live up to this challenge.
June 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Honestly, folks.
As a historian, every day I wonder what new assault on the democratic process awaits us from the executive branch.
The revolutionary generation knew that they were living in world-changing times.
So are we.
We need to live up to this challenge.
As a historian, every day I wonder what new assault on the democratic process awaits us from the executive branch.
The revolutionary generation knew that they were living in world-changing times.
So are we.
We need to live up to this challenge.
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With all eyes on ICE and the national guard, guess who else's "extracurricular activities" snuck under the radar? That's right, the good old LAPD ... ⤵️
Great to see the PD that gave us Mark Fuhrman and the Rodney King 4 staying true to its traditions. Mayor Bass did you see this?
@mayor.lacity.gov
Great to see the PD that gave us Mark Fuhrman and the Rodney King 4 staying true to its traditions. Mayor Bass did you see this?
@mayor.lacity.gov
June 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM
With all eyes on ICE and the national guard, guess who else's "extracurricular activities" snuck under the radar? That's right, the good old LAPD ... ⤵️
Great to see the PD that gave us Mark Fuhrman and the Rodney King 4 staying true to its traditions. Mayor Bass did you see this?
@mayor.lacity.gov
Great to see the PD that gave us Mark Fuhrman and the Rodney King 4 staying true to its traditions. Mayor Bass did you see this?
@mayor.lacity.gov
If I could sue Trump for faking an assassination attempt, this actual photo alongside the staged "fight, fight" photo would be my entire case.
Shot in the ear? I AM A GOD AMONG MEN.
Had a little six inch stumble? OHMIGOD I MIGHT DIE.
Shot in the ear? I AM A GOD AMONG MEN.
Had a little six inch stumble? OHMIGOD I MIGHT DIE.
June 9, 2025 at 1:52 AM
If I could sue Trump for faking an assassination attempt, this actual photo alongside the staged "fight, fight" photo would be my entire case.
Shot in the ear? I AM A GOD AMONG MEN.
Had a little six inch stumble? OHMIGOD I MIGHT DIE.
Shot in the ear? I AM A GOD AMONG MEN.
Had a little six inch stumble? OHMIGOD I MIGHT DIE.
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UNCLE!
I give up on DIY dating. I give up. I am ready for the matchmakers and the aunties. I accept your wisdom and ministrations.
I give up on DIY dating. I give up. I am ready for the matchmakers and the aunties. I accept your wisdom and ministrations.
June 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
UNCLE!
I give up on DIY dating. I give up. I am ready for the matchmakers and the aunties. I accept your wisdom and ministrations.
I give up on DIY dating. I give up. I am ready for the matchmakers and the aunties. I accept your wisdom and ministrations.
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Good to see that the exodus and humiliation of Paul Weiss continues.
June 6, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Good to see that the exodus and humiliation of Paul Weiss continues.
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This is 🏆
“The problem with speaking up for each other is that everyone is left without a voice.”
What I heard here: the struggles of the oppressed are only taken seriously or heard through the voices of their oppressors.
“The problem with speaking up for each other is that everyone is left without a voice.”
What I heard here: the struggles of the oppressed are only taken seriously or heard through the voices of their oppressors.
May 29, 2025 at 11:42 PM
This is 🏆
“The problem with speaking up for each other is that everyone is left without a voice.”
What I heard here: the struggles of the oppressed are only taken seriously or heard through the voices of their oppressors.
“The problem with speaking up for each other is that everyone is left without a voice.”
What I heard here: the struggles of the oppressed are only taken seriously or heard through the voices of their oppressors.
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Trump is too immoral to have virtues that are laudable and too stupid to have vices that are interesting.
May 29, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Trump is too immoral to have virtues that are laudable and too stupid to have vices that are interesting.