Amber
@theambericanway.bsky.social
Communications and UX, libraries. UVA/Charlottesville.
Dogs. Cats. Silly jokes.
Let's take care of each other.
Dogs. Cats. Silly jokes.
Let's take care of each other.
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So very grateful for Zyahna and her hard work.
If you're able to donate, please do. And share widely!
If you're able to donate, please do. And share widely!
$2065/5000 raised!
Holiday Mutual Aid:
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
December 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
So very grateful for Zyahna and her hard work.
If you're able to donate, please do. And share widely!
If you're able to donate, please do. And share widely!
Mutual aid builds a stable safety set that's not dependent on governmental systems. Neighbors helping neighbors. Chip in if you can!
Holiday Mutual Aid:
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
PLEASE SHARE WIDELY! It’s time for YEAR 6!
With recent federal-level changes creating new challenges in our community, we’re prioritizing core necessities. We are still welcoming traditional gifts. More info below.
We take care of us.
To Give
C: $zyahnab
Venmo: Zbryant01
December 10, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Mutual aid builds a stable safety set that's not dependent on governmental systems. Neighbors helping neighbors. Chip in if you can!
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Couldn’t be prouder! Join us tomorrow night at Random Row at 530 for a launch event!!!
I’m running for Congress in Virginia’s 5th District because families and workers deserve a fair shot. Costs keep rising while salaries aren’t - and MAGA Republicans are cutting food & health care to fund corporate tax breaks instead of defending Virginia’s families.
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
youtu.be/C2AQX9_HMK0?...
Tom Perriello For Congress Launch Video
YouTube video by Tom Perriello
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Couldn’t be prouder! Join us tomorrow night at Random Row at 530 for a launch event!!!
YESSS!!
Former Rep. Tom Perriello, a Virginia Democrat who won his sole term in a huge 2008 upset, unexpectedly announces campaign against GOP Rep. John McGuire. Trump carried the current version of #VA05 56-43, but it could look a lot different if Democrats convince voters to approve a new map this spring.
Tom Perriello For Congress Launch Video
YouTube video by Tom Perriello
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
YESSS!!
I love this gingerbread cake and often make it at Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season. I'm late to it this year but remedying that today--which surely will kick off the holiday spirit, yes??
The snow doesn't hurt either. ❄️
smittenkitchen.com/2008/12/gram...
The snow doesn't hurt either. ❄️
smittenkitchen.com/2008/12/gram...
gramercy tavern’s gingerbread
Claudia Fleming’s gingerbread from Gramercy Tavern is dark, luxe, intensely flavored, sticky-crumbed and the crowning glory of holiday desserts.
smittenkitchen.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I love this gingerbread cake and often make it at Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season. I'm late to it this year but remedying that today--which surely will kick off the holiday spirit, yes??
The snow doesn't hurt either. ❄️
smittenkitchen.com/2008/12/gram...
The snow doesn't hurt either. ❄️
smittenkitchen.com/2008/12/gram...
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif.
(About 40% of the dialogue in my house comes from this movie)
(About 40% of the dialogue in my house comes from this movie)
December 8, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Movie you’ve watched more than six times with a gif.
(About 40% of the dialogue in my house comes from this movie)
(About 40% of the dialogue in my house comes from this movie)
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ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
December 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
ICE raided a James Beard award winning restaurant & because the chef/owner was prepared, left emptyhanded:
This is the cushiest complaint ever but I got a massage over thanksgiving and I think they undid all the knots that held me together.
Like, my shoulders don't know where to should.
Like, my shoulders don't know where to should.
December 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
This is the cushiest complaint ever but I got a massage over thanksgiving and I think they undid all the knots that held me together.
Like, my shoulders don't know where to should.
Like, my shoulders don't know where to should.
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Beginning today, Clemons will be open 24/7 for the next 2 weeks.
You can view all Library hours through the end of the semester at:
library.virginia.edu/hours
You can view all Library hours through the end of the semester at:
library.virginia.edu/hours
December 2, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Beginning today, Clemons will be open 24/7 for the next 2 weeks.
You can view all Library hours through the end of the semester at:
library.virginia.edu/hours
You can view all Library hours through the end of the semester at:
library.virginia.edu/hours
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Withholding support from corporations enabling the Trump regime is a powerful way to fight authoritarianism. Supporting the organizations who do fight back hard and organize others to fight is just as important. If you can, pitch in to power your friendly pro-democracy organizers at Indivisible.
November 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Withholding support from corporations enabling the Trump regime is a powerful way to fight authoritarianism. Supporting the organizations who do fight back hard and organize others to fight is just as important. If you can, pitch in to power your friendly pro-democracy organizers at Indivisible.
This looks so cool!
Printing with Legos is back, December 23rd @scrappyelephant , 3 hour mini camp. Get your house ready for Christmas and drop your kids off with me.
www.scrappyelephant.com/classes/prin...
www.scrappyelephant.com/classes/prin...
November 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This looks so cool!
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The city of Charlottesville is soliciting residents’ votes for a name for this year’s Christmas tree. Let’s keep a good thing going!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
November 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The city of Charlottesville is soliciting residents’ votes for a name for this year’s Christmas tree. Let’s keep a good thing going!
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
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If you're staying here for the Thanksgiving Break, check out this page from Student Services — things to do, places to visit, and a schedule of when things are open or closed on Grounds. (Libraries are closed Wed-Sat, reopening Sunday)
studentaffairs.virginia.edu/thanksgiving...
studentaffairs.virginia.edu/thanksgiving...
Thanksgiving Break Services and Hours | Student Affairs
Staying in Charlottesville during Thanksgiving Break? Here are some fun things to do!
studentaffairs.virginia.edu
November 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
If you're staying here for the Thanksgiving Break, check out this page from Student Services — things to do, places to visit, and a schedule of when things are open or closed on Grounds. (Libraries are closed Wed-Sat, reopening Sunday)
studentaffairs.virginia.edu/thanksgiving...
studentaffairs.virginia.edu/thanksgiving...
What a time to be alive.
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
What a time to be alive.
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Come work for me! I'm hiring at @usdigitalresponse.org—somebody with experience as a government procurement FTE who wants to join me in providing pro bono support to governments in the U.S. who want to move to a user-centered, Agile software procurement approach. Remote, full-time, $145–165k.
Procurement Specialist at U.S. Digital Response
About U.S. Digital Response
U.S. Digital Response (USDR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping governments and civic institutions respond quickly and efficiently to support the...
us-digital-response.breezy.hr
November 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Come work for me! I'm hiring at @usdigitalresponse.org—somebody with experience as a government procurement FTE who wants to join me in providing pro bono support to governments in the U.S. who want to move to a user-centered, Agile software procurement approach. Remote, full-time, $145–165k.
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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The Cavalier Daily, UVA's student newspaper, hasn't had a single FOIA request fulfilled since *July 1*. This is flatly illegal. Senator Deeds shared UVA's FOIA response with the newspaper, which allowed them to do this reporting.
November 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The Cavalier Daily, UVA's student newspaper, hasn't had a single FOIA request fulfilled since *July 1*. This is flatly illegal. Senator Deeds shared UVA's FOIA response with the newspaper, which allowed them to do this reporting.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
November 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Marjorie Taylor Greene has been disliked by the left for years and years and had never had to fear for her life. She's been disliked by the right for 1 day and now has to hire security.
What's your sign?
November 18, 2025 at 11:38 PM
What's your sign?
May I recommend "East Nashville Skyline" for your Saturday night? Todd Snyder died yesterday and I was going to pick a single track but decided I'd rather not. Just as good today as when it came out.
November 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
May I recommend "East Nashville Skyline" for your Saturday night? Todd Snyder died yesterday and I was going to pick a single track but decided I'd rather not. Just as good today as when it came out.
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My colleague Megan Pauly tackled the 12-page letter that former UVA President Jim Ryan released to the community. He didn’t want to release it yesterday because of the three-year anniversary of the on-Grounds shooting where 3 UVA football players were killed, with others hurt.
Former UVA President Jim Ryan disputes rector's account of his resignation
Ryan and Rector Rachel Sheridan shared conflicting stories this week.
www.vpm.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
My colleague Megan Pauly tackled the 12-page letter that former UVA President Jim Ryan released to the community. He didn’t want to release it yesterday because of the three-year anniversary of the on-Grounds shooting where 3 UVA football players were killed, with others hurt.
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Today marks the passing of UVA student-athletes Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry and Lavel Davis Jr.
At 1:55 pm the Chapel bells will toll and all are encouraged to participate in a moment of silence in their memory as we honor their lives and legacies.
news.virginia.edu/content/memo...
At 1:55 pm the Chapel bells will toll and all are encouraged to participate in a moment of silence in their memory as we honor their lives and legacies.
news.virginia.edu/content/memo...
November 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today marks the passing of UVA student-athletes Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry and Lavel Davis Jr.
At 1:55 pm the Chapel bells will toll and all are encouraged to participate in a moment of silence in their memory as we honor their lives and legacies.
news.virginia.edu/content/memo...
At 1:55 pm the Chapel bells will toll and all are encouraged to participate in a moment of silence in their memory as we honor their lives and legacies.
news.virginia.edu/content/memo...
The first time I rode in one of these I thought we were in a room waiting for the bus. Turns out it WAS the bus.
A Trump nominee to the advisory board overseeing Dulles International Airport plans to push for an end to its signature “people movers,” saying the shuttles that drew headlines this week for a crash that hospitalized 18 people are outdated and dangerous.
Trump airport nominee wants to eliminate Dulles ‘people movers’
The unique shuttles, which have been in operation since 1962, have been blamed for delays and accidents. A White House official Tuesday called them “notorious.”
www.washingtonpost.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The first time I rode in one of these I thought we were in a room waiting for the bus. Turns out it WAS the bus.
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every tiny crumb that leaks out is a career ending bombshell and we’re all just supposed to go on with our lives while our elected representatives shrug and tell us there’s nothing to be done about the president’s involvement in a child sex trafficking operation
A direct email exchange from 2011 between Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, just released by House Oversight Committee Democrats.
November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
every tiny crumb that leaks out is a career ending bombshell and we’re all just supposed to go on with our lives while our elected representatives shrug and tell us there’s nothing to be done about the president’s involvement in a child sex trafficking operation