Teresa Berkowitz
@teresaberkowitz.bsky.social
Writer, editor, poet, artist. Prochoice. Been called woke more than once.
Publisher of tangledlocksjournal.com, now on Bluesky @tangledlockslit.bsky.social
Publisher of tangledlocksjournal.com, now on Bluesky @tangledlockslit.bsky.social
I think people are rooting for leaders who are actively pushing back. I don’t mind a few f-bombs in words or actions from Dem leaders. I think it’s what we need right now.
August 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I think people are rooting for leaders who are actively pushing back. I don’t mind a few f-bombs in words or actions from Dem leaders. I think it’s what we need right now.
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This video from a clinic escort in North Carolina absolutely made my day—and I think you’ll feel the same.
We need more of this energy in the world: www.tiktok.com/@rsimon113/v...
We need more of this energy in the world: www.tiktok.com/@rsimon113/v...
Didn’t expect to cry at 8:30 am today 🥹 #storytime #women #kindness
TikTok video by Rachel
www.tiktok.com
August 14, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This video from a clinic escort in North Carolina absolutely made my day—and I think you’ll feel the same.
We need more of this energy in the world: www.tiktok.com/@rsimon113/v...
We need more of this energy in the world: www.tiktok.com/@rsimon113/v...
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This is a subskeet of at least 20 people who responded to this post with "we're already in fascism why would you say otherwise"
I don't think this is an important thing to fight about but clearly a lot of people do so I'm going to explain my reasoning
I don't think this is an important thing to fight about but clearly a lot of people do so I'm going to explain my reasoning
America is no longer descending into fascism. We are seconds away from impact
Military occupation has come to DC. If and when military occupation comes to where you are, there are things that you can do. This article outlines some of them
Military occupation has come to DC. If and when military occupation comes to where you are, there are things that you can do. This article outlines some of them
How To Fight A Military Occupation
Friction. Obstruction. Demoralization.
www.bannedinyourstate.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
This is a subskeet of at least 20 people who responded to this post with "we're already in fascism why would you say otherwise"
I don't think this is an important thing to fight about but clearly a lot of people do so I'm going to explain my reasoning
I don't think this is an important thing to fight about but clearly a lot of people do so I'm going to explain my reasoning
A walled city and a royal guard.
The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House official, as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcement continues to take shape.
National Guard’s presence will grow in DC Wednesday night, White House says | CNN Politics
The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House official, as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcemen...
www.cnn.com
August 13, 2025 at 9:23 PM
A walled city and a royal guard.
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UPDATE: Pete Hegseth was standing right there the entire time and not a single reporter in the White House press corps asked about him promoting the idea of women losing the right to vote.
Unbelievable stuff.
Unbelievable stuff.
August 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
UPDATE: Pete Hegseth was standing right there the entire time and not a single reporter in the White House press corps asked about him promoting the idea of women losing the right to vote.
Unbelievable stuff.
Unbelievable stuff.
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"There’s no fix. There’s no solution. There’s just all of us, here together, rallying around each other, staying engaged, and using our leverage opportunistically. Helping where we can. Saving who we can. Making good trouble."
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-mak...
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-mak...
How to Make Good Trouble
When we’re loud—and organized—we’re powerful.
www.thebulwark.com
August 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
"There’s no fix. There’s no solution. There’s just all of us, here together, rallying around each other, staying engaged, and using our leverage opportunistically. Helping where we can. Saving who we can. Making good trouble."
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-mak...
Today's Triad from @jvl.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-mak...
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I’m always drawn to those neon signs!
New #poetry by Travis Stephens.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/08/09/t... #poetrylovers #writingCommunity
New #poetry by Travis Stephens.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/08/09/t... #poetrylovers #writingCommunity
New poetry by Travis Stephens
This poem features a highway fortune teller and a unexpected reading,
tangledlocksjournal.com
August 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I’m always drawn to those neon signs!
New #poetry by Travis Stephens.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/08/09/t... #poetrylovers #writingCommunity
New #poetry by Travis Stephens.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/08/09/t... #poetrylovers #writingCommunity
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“Virtually everyone agrees that people are becoming ruder,” Arthur C. Brooks writes. But though you may not be able to fix the broader trends in society, you can—and should—be polite for your own sake.
The Power of Politeness
Being courteous can be challenging in these times of online snark, but it is guaranteed to make you happier.
bit.ly
August 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“Virtually everyone agrees that people are becoming ruder,” Arthur C. Brooks writes. But though you may not be able to fix the broader trends in society, you can—and should—be polite for your own sake.
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When I say don’t mess with Texas women, I’m talking about State Rep. Jolanda Jones.
August 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM
When I say don’t mess with Texas women, I’m talking about State Rep. Jolanda Jones.
Reposted by Teresa Berkowitz
Reposted by Teresa Berkowitz
America will treat some random tik tok account stupidly complaining about Sydney Sweeney as "The Left" but will treat horrific things said, done and endorsed by Donald Trump who is *check notes* The President as "Trump Derangement Syndrome"
August 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
America will treat some random tik tok account stupidly complaining about Sydney Sweeney as "The Left" but will treat horrific things said, done and endorsed by Donald Trump who is *check notes* The President as "Trump Derangement Syndrome"
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Our general submission window is open for the entire month of August!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
Haven Spec Magazine, Submission Page
Fiction and Poetry for the 21st Century!
www.havenspec.com
August 2, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Our general submission window is open for the entire month of August!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
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Josh Johnson on the Epstein files…
Genius.
Genius.
August 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Josh Johnson on the Epstein files…
Genius.
Genius.
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New poetry by Elizabeth Rae Bullmer explores the magic of origins.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/08/01/t...
#poetry #poetrylovers
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/08/01/t...
#poetry #poetrylovers
Theories of How I Came to Be: A Poem by Elizabeth Rae Bullmer
New poetry by Elizabeth Rae Bullmer, part of our Summer 2025 Issue.
tangledlocksjournal.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
New poetry by Elizabeth Rae Bullmer explores the magic of origins.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/08/01/t...
#poetry #poetrylovers
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/08/01/t...
#poetry #poetrylovers
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List of Liars
New fiction by Donna Barrow-Green. Part of our Summer Issue.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/07/31/l...
#fiction #summerreading #summervibes☀️
New fiction by Donna Barrow-Green. Part of our Summer Issue.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/07/31/l...
#fiction #summerreading #summervibes☀️
New Fiction by Donna Barrow-Green
Sitting poolside at her daughter's swim practice, a young woman explores the liars of her past in this compelling new fiction by Donna Barrow-Green.
tangledlocksjournal.com
July 31, 2025 at 6:36 PM
List of Liars
New fiction by Donna Barrow-Green. Part of our Summer Issue.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/07/31/l...
#fiction #summerreading #summervibes☀️
New fiction by Donna Barrow-Green. Part of our Summer Issue.
tangledlocksjournal.com/2025/07/31/l...
#fiction #summerreading #summervibes☀️
Trump is that old uncle that throws shade 1950s style and stands too close
President Donald Trump disparaged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Wednesday, calling him “a knucklehead” because the Fed had not cut interest rates despite pressure by the president to do so, but said it was “highly unlikely” that he would fire him. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
WATCH: Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he'll fire Fed chair Powell
President Donald Trump responded to reports that he had drafted a letter in preparation for firing Jerome Powell.
www.pbs.org
July 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Trump is that old uncle that throws shade 1950s style and stands too close
Fact checking is fun!
Honestly did not realize Bill O'Reilly was still alive, and now I'd like to report his murder.
Whoops
Don't ya just love live TV?
Don't ya just love live TV?
July 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Fact checking is fun!
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Honestly did not realize Bill O'Reilly was still alive, and now I'd like to report his murder.
July 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Honestly did not realize Bill O'Reilly was still alive, and now I'd like to report his murder.
Reposted by Teresa Berkowitz
🔥 Rosie O’Donnell, an American, responds to Trump threatening to revoke her citizenship — showing he is coming for anyone who opposes him eventually: “You are everything that is wrong with 🇺🇸… King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan. I’m not yours to silence. I never was.”
July 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM
🔥 Rosie O’Donnell, an American, responds to Trump threatening to revoke her citizenship — showing he is coming for anyone who opposes him eventually: “You are everything that is wrong with 🇺🇸… King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan. I’m not yours to silence. I never was.”
Reposted by Teresa Berkowitz
Want to raise the visibility of women and nonbinary journalists? Love Wikipedia? In NYC July 17? Come to Prime Produce 5-8 p.m. and join @wikimedianyc.bsky.social + Women Do News for an edit-a-thon! More details:
Event:NYC 400 Women Do News Edit-A-Thon - Wikipedia
Prime Produce 424 W 54th St New York NY 10019 United States of America
en.wikipedia.org
July 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Want to raise the visibility of women and nonbinary journalists? Love Wikipedia? In NYC July 17? Come to Prime Produce 5-8 p.m. and join @wikimedianyc.bsky.social + Women Do News for an edit-a-thon! More details:
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By slashing billions from food assistance while expanding harsh work rules, Republicans are deliberately targeting women—especially single mothers—who rely on SNAP to keep their families fed.
Historic Cuts to SNAP Deepen the War on Women
Republicans in the House and Senate scrambled to pass legislation that will cut $184 billion from SNAP through 2034—by far the largest cut to SNAP in the program’s history—to finance tax cuts for the ...
msmagazine.com
July 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
By slashing billions from food assistance while expanding harsh work rules, Republicans are deliberately targeting women—especially single mothers—who rely on SNAP to keep their families fed.
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Book mail! TANGLED LIVES, edited by Teresa Berkowitz (from Tangled Locks Journal), contains a lot of powerful feminist stories. I'm a big fan of the Tangled Locks mission - and I was happy to provide a blurb for this lovely and fierce book!
@teresaberkowitz.bsky.social @tangledlockslit.bsky.social
@teresaberkowitz.bsky.social @tangledlockslit.bsky.social
July 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Book mail! TANGLED LIVES, edited by Teresa Berkowitz (from Tangled Locks Journal), contains a lot of powerful feminist stories. I'm a big fan of the Tangled Locks mission - and I was happy to provide a blurb for this lovely and fierce book!
@teresaberkowitz.bsky.social @tangledlockslit.bsky.social
@teresaberkowitz.bsky.social @tangledlockslit.bsky.social
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Cursive was dropped from most schools after Common Core in 2010—but now states like California, Iowa, and Oklahoma are bringing it back.
Why?
Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
theconversation.com/can-learning...
Why?
Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
theconversation.com/can-learning...
Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
Teachers often have trouble finding enough time in the school day to teach all the expected writing skills, let alone cursive handwriting.
theconversation.com
July 6, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Cursive was dropped from most schools after Common Core in 2010—but now states like California, Iowa, and Oklahoma are bringing it back.
Why?
Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
theconversation.com/can-learning...
Why?
Research links it to stronger reading, spelling and storytelling.
theconversation.com/can-learning...
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Bullshit.
His age, growing up in NY, he knew.
President Donald Trump says he didn’t know the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
apnews.com/article/trum...
His age, growing up in NY, he knew.
President Donald Trump says he didn’t know the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump says he didn't know an offensive term he used in a speech is considered antisemitic
President Donald Trump says he didn’t know that the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
apnews.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Bullshit.
His age, growing up in NY, he knew.
President Donald Trump says he didn’t know the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
apnews.com/article/trum...
His age, growing up in NY, he knew.
President Donald Trump says he didn’t know the term “shylock” is considered antisemitic when he used it in a speech to describe unscrupulous moneylenders.
apnews.com/article/trum...
Reposted by Teresa Berkowitz
9 million US women (of reproductive age) now live 200+ miles from the nearest abortion clinic. When they need an abortion, they’re forced to navigate not just highways & airports, but also: how to miss work without losing their jobs; who will watch their children; how they'll afford to travel?
Funder, pilot, survivor, physician: Inside the network assisting abortion journeys
And some women who took them.
www.motherjones.com
June 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
9 million US women (of reproductive age) now live 200+ miles from the nearest abortion clinic. When they need an abortion, they’re forced to navigate not just highways & airports, but also: how to miss work without losing their jobs; who will watch their children; how they'll afford to travel?