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Sophronia Borgia, maybe.

@sophronia.bsky.social

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Lover of reading and books, art, liberal politics, learning about history, and classic films. Surrounded by fans of sports and heavy metal and spoiled cats. Hoping to finish my house remodeling in the next decade or two.

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Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 17h

This has been the right wing belief ever since 1975. If it weren't for the Dirty Hippies who controlled everything in America including the armed forces, America would be undefeated.

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 21h

Yes. She's the teacher's pet who also viciously takes down anyone who challenges teacher.

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Nicole Chung @nicolechung.bsky.social · 1d

I’m not autistic, just a parent to an autistic kid w/ fairly significant support needs, but I personally find it very frustrating to see so many people fixated on preventing, reducing, or “curing” autism and neurodiversity instead of talking about inclusion + getting folks whatever support they need

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Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 1d

Of course, there are also some people who just can't stand it that their kids aren't perfect. But I do think that our medical system forces people to feel terrible about needing help and MAHA "wellness" woo only makes things worse.

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 1d

There is so little support for disability in our medical system. Raising a kid with high needs means a huge amount of time and money and frustration, and everyone knows that the US medical system will not help and will not change. So people look for someone to blame.

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Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 1d

It's the untold story of how Jesus was reborn as Charlie Kirk, and then we killed him again.

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 1d

I wonder how many times Tricia McLaughable has walked the streets of Chicago.

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 1d

Finally, a show for all the people too stupid and racist to know that Puerto Ricans are Americans.

David S. Bernstein @dbernstein.bsky.social · 1d

Just announced: Turning Point USA will present an alternative “All-American” halftime show (performers TBA) for those who don’t want to watch that Puerto Rican.

www.americanhalftimeshow.com

THE ALL-AMERICAN HALFTIME SHOW

Yes, the rumors are true... Turning Point USA is thrilled to announce The All American Halftime Show. Performers and event details coming soon.

www.americanhalftimeshow.com

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 3d

Shared with my own owl rehab guy!

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AFL-CIO @aflcio.org · 3d

Life-changing decisions about worker hiring, firing and discipline must be made by humans, not AI. The California state legislature passed #SB7 to protect working people from soulless robo-bosses. We urge @governor.ca.gov to stand with workers and sign this landmark bill into law.

California Federation of Labor Unions @californialabor.bsky.social · 4d

ATTN @governor.ca.gov

#SB7 is sitting on your desk awaiting signature, it bans employers from using AI to discipline or fire workers without human oversight. This is a national priority bill for the labor movement, backed by @aflcio.org President @lizshuler.bsky.social (1/5)

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Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 12d

Went for a walk from our hotel room and found this just down the street!

A bridge tower from the Brooklyn Bridge at night. The bridge tower is made of white stone and has two pointed arches, and it is brightly lit against the dark sky. A wooden walkway leads to the tower and several people in shadow are walking on it.

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Danny Deraney @dannyderaney.bsky.social · 15d

46 years ago today, Taxi gave us one of the best scenes in sitcom history.

"What Does The Yellow Light Mean?"

Marilu is actually stabbing herself with a pencil to stifle herself from laughing ok
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ACOG @acog.org · 17d

ACOG reaffirms that acetaminophen is safe for managing pain and fever during pregnancy. No reputable studies support suggestions like those in HHS’s recent announcement linking acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; in fact, high-quality studies show no such risk. https://bit.ly/47Wxc59

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Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 23d

Last pic from my mom's former backyard as she moves to her new home today.

A canal curves past green grass and palm trees, reflecting them and the gray rain clouds in the sky, as a pink strip of sun rises over larger trees in the distance.

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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 23d

the takeaway is that philanthropy is fucking hot

Frank Conniff @frankconniff.bsky.social · 24d

One of these rich dudes invested in a food company with all proceeds going to kids in need. The other started Sundance Institute, boosting the lives of countless artists. Hey modern rich dudes, don't be a typical greedy AI crypto-prick, be like these two.

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Nick Wise @nhwise.bsky.social · 28d

In an excellent secondhand bookshop

Shelf label that says erotica slash dirigibles

Shelf label that says can't Stoppard won't Stoppard

Shelf label that says white ladies at the beach

Shelf label that says transportation infrastructure (above) versus dolls and doll making (below) the classic spinozan conundrum

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RidgewayGhoul @ridgewaygirl.bsky.social · 29d

Mary Sully, a Dakota artist, did incredible work with just color pencils and inexpensive paper. Go make your own art!

Red, green and white repeating geometric pattern.

A drawing in colored pencils of a congregation seen from the back.

A six-pointed star filled with women’s faces.

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Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · 28d

A great day enjoying the fantastic collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

A pair of metal decorative elevator grilles by Louis Sullivan, and visible through the grates is a large window with a view of the skyline of Minneapolis.

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · Sep 8

Plus a great totebag from Pilsen Community Books! Thanks to all the amazing presenters and authors for another excellent festival!

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · Sep 8

Book haul from the Printer's Row Lit Fest this weekend: Love You Madly, Holly Woodlawn by Jeff Copeland; Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler; Frontier by Erica Stern; All Trap No Bait by Joseph Worthen; The El by Theodore Van Alst; Delicious Hunger by Hai Fan; and Minor Prophets by Blair Hurley.

Photo showing a pink totebag from Pilsen Community Books with Always Carry a Book and a drawing of 3 women reading printed on it, plus spine-out copies of seven books

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Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · Sep 6

Eddie!

A man in a tan sport coat and brown pants stands onstage in front of a red curtain, speaking into a microphone

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · Sep 6

Ready to watch #OutofthePast at #NoirCityChicago2025 at the #MusicBoxTheatre!

A man in a black suit plays the organ at the side of the theater screen in front of a red curtain. It's Noir City Chicago 2025 at the Music Box Theatre!

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Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · Aug 30

He's enjoying packing for our move way more than I am. #ProofofCat #AlmostCaturday

A large white cat with gray tabby spots looks very pleased with himself as he lies on a shelf inside the glass door of a wooden breakfront.

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · Aug 22

Yes, many of these "proud conservatives" are one-issue anti-abortion voters. Somehow there has to be a way to convince people that depriving living disabled people of needed care is a far more important problem than some woman they don't know getting an abortion.

Sophronia Borgia, maybe. @sophronia.bsky.social · Aug 22

Sounds to me like Kamala Harris's plan to help people caring for elderly family members should have really appealled to this woman. I wonder why it didn't???

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