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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · 15d

I think often of James Baldwin’s quote: “I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.”

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 19d

You can spend today seeking a way to support and uplift the many marginalized groups that Kirk demonized and harmed.

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Aug 6

Here’s the link for Spotify open.spotify.com/playlist/1Dq...

International Listens for Translated Reads

Playlist · The Cairn · 20 items · 2 saves

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Aug 6

Hi #booksky! I made a playlist of international musicians for #womenintranslationmonth and I am very proud of it. Sharing here in case you’re into it: music.apple.com/us/playlist/... #witmonth #witmonth2025

International Listens for Translated Reads by Courtney Browne on Apple Music

Playlist · 20 Songs

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · Jul 14

“When all the good in you
starts arguing
with all the bad in you
about who you really are,
never let the bad in you
make the better case.”

— Andrea Gibson

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Jun 22

My dad died two years ago. We had a long standing joke in the family about one of his primary dad duties being spider management. In the week after he died, I encountered four spiders in my home. By the 5th I shouted “THIS ISN’T FUNNY DAD.” 😂

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Bruce Hinze @brucehinze.bsky.social · Jun 14

“No Kings” demonstration, Ocean Beach, San Francisco

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · May 24

I love this so much ❤️

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · May 10

a woman wearing glasses has the word blurgh on her face

ALT: a woman wearing glasses has the word blurgh on her face

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Apr 20

Yes! I feel the same. Why are mirrors so scary???

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Senator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · Apr 18

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

Photo of Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Mar 19

@prisonculture.bsky.social thought you’d enjoy this! A meeting of two interests/passions

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Crow @crowpotkin.bsky.social · Mar 2

Zelenskyy stayed in Kyiv while Russia was bombing the city and sending in hit squads to kill him. J.D. Vance fled to an undisclosed location because some peaceful protesters yelled at him while he was on vacation. This is why I believe victory over these people is still possible.

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Jasmine 🌌🔭 @astrojaz.bsky.social · Feb 28

thinking about how beautiful the jwst photo of uranus and its moons is again

The planet Uranus is on a black background just left of center. It is colored light blue and displays a large, white patch on the right side as well as two bright spots and a surrounding system of nested rings oriented vertically. Just below the planet at the 7-o’clock position is a faint blue point, Puck. Brighter blue points at 8 o’clock, 5 o’clock, and 3 o’clock are Ariel, Miranda, and Umbriel, respectively. Farther from the planet, two additional blue points at 7 o’clock and 5 o’clock are Titania and Oberon. Faint orange smudges are scattered in the background.

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Feb 10

I made this meme because I love Kendrick and I love libraries. #booksky 💙📚 (If you like it, check out my thecairn.substack.com)

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Feb 8

I haven’t but will. Thank you!

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Kelly Barnes @klbarnes20.bsky.social · Feb 4

Have been reading @mskellymhayes.bsky.social & Mariame Kaba's let this radicalize you and it is just the antidote to the despair, fear and alienation I've been feeling. Reading it feels like a warm hug.

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Feb 5

I have enjoyed Zelda BOTW+TOTK (loved the puzzles and the foraging), Ghosts of Tsushima and both Last of Us games (compelling plot, great visuals—less interested (/ good at) the endless fighting. All reccs welcome. (2/2) #videogames

Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Feb 5

Hey—I am very new to #videogames but would love recommendations. i really enjoy them and videogames are my autistic 7yo’s special interest, so they help us bond. (1/2)

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Courtney @trickybrit.bsky.social · Jan 31

Just finished it! So good.

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tim coe @shakespeherian.bsky.social · Jan 27

a sign of a healthy and functioning democracy is that i'm getting emails from my kids' schools assuring me that the teachers are dedicated to protecting my children against the federal government

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Tom Scott @tom--scott.bsky.social · Jan 26

"You won't have a name when you ride the big airplane,
And all they will call you will be deportee."

Woody Guthrie's great song more resonant than ever, sung here by the brilliant KT Tunstall.
youtu.be/qKkIY-74178?...

KT Tunstall || Deportee (Acoustic Cover)

YouTube video by S w i n g L e t t e r s

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Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · Jan 23

What are the mediocrities going to do when they find out that “DEI” isn’t their problem? I’m curious.

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