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Valerie Day

@valerieday.bsky.social

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She/her. Musician, educator, creative explorer living in Bellingham, WA. On a mission to help singers create a life in music. https://livingavocallife.com Moonlights at https://www.nushoozmusic.com

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · Sep 23

The makers of Tylenol have to weigh the pros and cons. On the one hand, Trump is telling people not to take their product. On the other, he's single-handedly spiking nationwide demand for headache relief.

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Valerie Day @valerieday.bsky.social · Sep 18

@leahgreenberg.bsky.social hots the proverbial nail on the head.

Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · Sep 18

This is state-sponsored media shit. Absolutely, shocking, insane dictator overreach

TheDesk.net @thedesk.net · Sep 18

#BREAKING: Sinclair says it will air a one-hour tribute to Charlie Kirk on its ABC-affiliated stations in the time slot that is usually occupied for "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The special will air on Friday, per a Sinclair spokesperson.

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Writers Guild of America West @wgawest.bsky.social · Sep 18

WGA Statement on ABC’s Decision to Pull Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The right to speak our minds and to disagree with each other - to disturb, even - is at the very heart of what it means to be a free people. It is not to be denied. Not by violence, not by the abuse of governmental power, nor by acts of corporate cowardice.
As a Guild, we stand united in opposition to anyone who uses their power and influence to silence the voices of writers, or anyone who speaks in dissent. If free speech applied only to ideas we like, we needn't have bothered to write it into the Constitution. What we have signed on to - painful as it may be at times - is the freeing agreement to disagree.
Shame on those in government who forget this founding truth. As for our employers, our words have made you rich.
Silencing us impoverishes the whole world.
The WA stands with Jimmy Kimmel and his writers.

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GwenieThinks 🤔 @gwenie.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Physicians for a Healthy Democracy @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social · Sep 4

In 1900, 31% of all deaths were children under the age of 5. Today it’s 0.7%. Vaccines, medications, and modern science are the reason why. Trust the science, it’s been proven to work safely and efficiently time and time again.

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Ellen L. Weintraub @ellenlweintraub.bsky.social · Aug 27

Empowered by the Supreme Court, tech titans appear poised to deploy their vast wealth to try to buy a government that will impose no guardrails on their already powerful industry. What could go wrong?

Silicon Valley Pledges $200 Million to New Pro-A.I. Super PACs www.nytimes.com/2025/08/26/t...

Silicon Valley Pledges $200 Million to New Pro-A.I. Super PACs

www.nytimes.com

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Valerie Day @valerieday.bsky.social · Aug 29

I'm attending May Day Strong's event, “[Bellingham] #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mayday/event...?

[Bellingham] #WorkersOverBillionaires Labor Day · May Day Strong

**Labor and community are planning more than a barbecue on Labor Day this year because we have to stop the billionaire takeover.** Billionaires are converting the government into their private slush f...

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Reasons to be Cheerful @reasonstobecheerful.world · Jul 28

In Jaipur, India, an all-women company offers sustainable and authentic tours on auto rickshaws — while providing its drivers with income and agency.

reasonstobecheerful.world/pink-city-ri...

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Valerie Day @valerieday.bsky.social · Jul 25

If you’re in the Pacific NW, go! Amazing musicians, all.

🎶 Dmitri Matheny @dmitrimatheny.bsky.social · Jul 25

Our PNW tour with Holly Pyle begins one week from tonight. Get your tickets!
dmitrimatheny.com/tour

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Valerie Day @valerieday.bsky.social · Jul 25

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Eric Champnella @echamp.bsky.social · Jul 23

If you don't already, watch Colbert. He is a man with no more f*cks left to give. And it's glorious.

Check out this song parody from last night's show: Mike Johnson Delays House Epstein Vote Until September

Valerie Day @valerieday.bsky.social · Jul 25

The sounds that little guy made! Adorable. Made my day 🤗

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · Jul 23

Baby Dolphin Break

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · Jul 19

Globally, roughly a third more power is being generated from the sun this spring than last. If this exponential rate of growth can continue, we will soon live in a very different world, @billmckibben.bsky.social‬ writes.

4.6 Billion Years On, the Sun Is Having a Moment

In the past two years, without much notice, solar power has begun to truly transform the world’s energy system.

www.newyorker.com

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Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · Jul 19

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · Jul 19

This harmony hits like gospel truth 🔥

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Valerie Day @valerieday.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you, Senator.

Valerie Day @valerieday.bsky.social · Jun 16

Fantastic turnout for No Kings Day. Thank you for all you do to make events like these happen!

Valerie Day @valerieday.bsky.social · Jun 15

Incredible day at #NoKings in Bellingham, WA. There’s nothing like common cause (and singing!) to bring people together!

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Corey O'Neill @coreyoneill.bsky.social · Jun 13

No Kings!

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Rindy Ross @rindyross.bsky.social · Jun 14

No Kings Protest @ the waterfront in Portland, OR today. People as far as you could see - united, patriotic, joyful, celebrating community - all there to stand as one to resist, refuse, revolt against this cruel and fascist administration. This is what democracy looks like!

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The Onion @theonion.com · Jun 13

Kristi Noem Appears With Bandage Over Ear Struck By Words

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · Jun 13

Undocumented immigrants paid an effective federal income tax rate of 5.27% in 2022.

That means they paid a higher effective tax rate than 5 of the richest Americans…and a higher effective tax rate than 55 mega corporations.

So let me ask you: who are the real freeloaders?

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Bookshelfie @bookshelfie.bsky.social · Jun 14

#booksky

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Jun 12

The most inspiring chapters in our nation's history came when Americans faced down some of our country's darkest demons.

Those moments, like our own, were difficult to live through but also brought the chance to bring out the best in us, with enduring consequences.

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