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rkboucher.bsky.social
Finished a lovely cross stitch designed by @needlelotdesigns.bsky.social. Finding some peace in this whirlwind one thread at a time.

#nature #naturecrossstitch #forest #fox #art #crossstitch #woods #trees
Cross stitch art with the trees of a forest on the top and a fox sleeping in a burrow on the bottom.
September 25, 2025 at 12:55 PM
rkboucher.bsky.social
Finding some zen along a nature trail. #waterfall #hiking
Water running over rock, with green trees in the background
July 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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lindadiakquilts.bsky.social
The penguin is quilted and ready to protest! It’s a bit crooked, but I have had vertigo off and on all week, so I’m okay with crooked.
Art quilt of an angry penguin with Hands Odd in orange above him. The dark blue background says “protect women’s rights, the arts, due process, free speech, lgbtqia+ rights, museums, libraries, research, science, national parks, our vote” and in the bottom of the penguin, “the penguins.”
April 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
rkboucher.bsky.social
Out making my voice heard and admiring the signs of spring today
Purple flowers in the foreground with many people’s legs in the background.
April 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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nikki-hill.bsky.social
#notmypresident #resist #penguins #tariffsarestupid #fucktrump
April 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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thejenniwren.teamlh.social
Pete is right, as usual.

These people cannot keep America safe.

I’m embarrassed to be an American now more than ever.

@petebuttigieg.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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thepersistnetwork.bsky.social
h/t and praise to @charlotteclymer.bsky.social for this truth bomb. 🔥👏🏼🔥
IF AN ARMY PRIVATE ACCIDENTALLY TEXTED THE DETAILS OF A CLASSIFIED MILITARY OPERATION TO A REPORTER, LET ALONE TRANSMITTED ANY CLASSIFIED INFORMATION TO ANYONE WHO WAS UNAUTHORIZED OVER AN UNSECURED DEVICE, THEY'D BE IMMEDIATELY CHARGED AND LIKELY SPEND TIME IN LEAVENWORTH. BUT IT'S PETE HEGSETH, JUST THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, SO HE PROBABLY WON'T BE CHARGED. @cmclymer
March 25, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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acyn.bsky.social
AOC: I want to live in an America that guarantees healthcare to every person.

I want to live in an America that has a living wage for every person

I want to live in an America where you have free speech to express yourself and not be afraid of being put on a list or deported.
March 21, 2025 at 3:34 AM
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whiffahugs.bsky.social
What is a Hug from Whiffahugs? Hugs are handmade pocket size plushies that you scent with essential oils to then carry with you during times of high stress or anxiety. They are small to keep your coping discrete.

Oh, also - 98% of our clients, are adults. Ain’t no shame in that game my friends.
January 8, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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artcandee.bsky.social
Bullying, making stuff up, trolling, retribution, chaos, and cruelty is the the entirety of the MAGA platform.
March 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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thelatestkate.bsky.social
A drawing of a luna moth sitting on top of a lavender plant. The caption reads, "You're having a hard time dealing with it because it IS a hard thing to deal with. You're not weak."
March 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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donmoyn.bsky.social
I wanted to put, in one place, a documented list of all of the ways that speech is being threatened.
The list is admittedly incomplete. It is also overwhelming.
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/real-chill...
The President has politicized the Department of Justice and threatens to unleash the power of the federal government on his political enemies. For example, he has promised to punish law firms that provide legal support for his opponents, Now, many are no longer willing to do so. Critics who once held security clearances or security details have them removed. Organizations fearful of threats from the President preemptively erase ideas, or silence dissenting voices. The President has suggested that critics are supporters of terrorism, using vague language that allows him to threaten nonprofits, or promise to deport protest leaders. Words and ideas are banned. Censors rifle their way through government documents and websites to remove them. Federal spaces, like schools on military bases, are purged of books that even mildly hint at the idea that diversity is a good thing. Executive orders that purge these ideas tend to be ambiguous, leading organizations to respond broadly and to self-censor. Funding of research ideas is being taken away from research experts and handed to political appointees who are defunding the ideas they dislike. Campus officials are trying to decide how to respond to government orders to remove ideas.
March 9, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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lisatellstruth.bsky.social
#time
March 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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adamkinzinger.substack.com
The FAA approved another launch before the last crash investigation was completed — and it ended in another disaster.

Why is SpaceX getting a free pass from DOGE cuts? 🤔
March 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
rkboucher.bsky.social
In case anyone needs some good vibes this morning.
Cross stitch art of a shark saying “you are enough” and “you’re doing a good job”
March 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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piperformissouri.bsky.social
March 3, 2025 at 2:12 AM
rkboucher.bsky.social
Screw this regime. They do not speak for all Americans.

Protesting in Maine today.

#indivisible #powerofthepeople #protesting #Portland #Maine
Picture of people at a protest. Sign saying “America is for people not bank accounts” Sign saying “Empathy is our secret weapon” Picture of a Maine protest.
March 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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smith.senate.gov
This was one of RFK Jr.’s first orders after being sworn in.

Just an astonishing denial of science and will cause so much pain to the 45 million Americans facing mental health challenges.
The White House: (iii) assess the prevalence of and threat posed by the prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, stimulants, and weight-loss drugs;
February 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
rkboucher.bsky.social
I kind of wish I used the original wording now, because heck doesn’t seem quite strong enough to express my feelings these days. subversivecrossstitch.com/products/pdf...
Cross stitch piece that says “Hey quick question. What the heck is going on”
February 14, 2025 at 2:34 PM
rkboucher.bsky.social
A colorful progress picture to try and bring some joy to the start of this week.

#rainbow #epp #slowstitching #quilting
Colorful paper pieced star quilt blocks
February 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM