Amanda Loren
@amandalorenart.bsky.social
I’m a food photographer by “day” and photography artist by “night”. 💙
My oldest and her husband just had a baby and it will likely be our only grandchild. They both have careers (and student loans) and she quit her job because it would have cost them her entire salary for childcare alone.
This is such a good read!
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/10/b...
This is such a good read!
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/10/b...
'The Media is Misreporting Why People Aren't Having Children'
These are the real reasons birthrates are falling, argues Mathilda Mallinson and Helena Wadia
bylinetimes.com
March 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
My oldest and her husband just had a baby and it will likely be our only grandchild. They both have careers (and student loans) and she quit her job because it would have cost them her entire salary for childcare alone.
This is such a good read!
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/10/b...
This is such a good read!
bylinetimes.com/2025/03/10/b...
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Hey @muellershewrote.bsky.social ! I’m Zach Kahn, a high schooler from Charlotte. Sen. Tillis defends Ukraine but hasn’t spoken out against Trump’s rhetoric on Russia and NATO. Charlotte deserves a town hall—can you share my petition to help make it happen? chng.it/JMvwrn9Nb7
We won't let him run!
We won't let him run!
Sign the Petition
Encourage Senator Thom Tillis to Hold a Charlotte Town Hall
chng.it
March 1, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Hey @muellershewrote.bsky.social ! I’m Zach Kahn, a high schooler from Charlotte. Sen. Tillis defends Ukraine but hasn’t spoken out against Trump’s rhetoric on Russia and NATO. Charlotte deserves a town hall—can you share my petition to help make it happen? chng.it/JMvwrn9Nb7
We won't let him run!
We won't let him run!
Say it louder!!! 👏👏👏
@politicsgirl.bsky.social
@gtconway.bsky.social @thebulwark.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/msOja...
@politicsgirl.bsky.social
@gtconway.bsky.social @thebulwark.bsky.social
youtube.com/shorts/msOja...
You Cant Do That Bro
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtube.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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ICYMI: @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @gtconway.bsky.social take on Trump 2.0's grim vision of a government stripped of legal limits. Agencies dismantled, courts defied, and the Constitution in jeopardy. When no one enforces the law, will chaos prevail? www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-sto...
How to Stop the Dismantling of Our Government
George Conway explains.
www.thebulwark.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
ICYMI: @sarahlongwell25.bsky.social and @gtconway.bsky.social take on Trump 2.0's grim vision of a government stripped of legal limits. Agencies dismantled, courts defied, and the Constitution in jeopardy. When no one enforces the law, will chaos prevail? www.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-sto...
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In the US, women control between $5 to $15 trillion in consumer spending annually. Women control more than 60% of personal wealth! Women purchase over 50% of traditional male products, like automobiles, home improvement products, and electronics
Let's use our power! Don't buy anything on Wednesdays
Let's use our power! Don't buy anything on Wednesdays
February 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
In the US, women control between $5 to $15 trillion in consumer spending annually. Women control more than 60% of personal wealth! Women purchase over 50% of traditional male products, like automobiles, home improvement products, and electronics
Let's use our power! Don't buy anything on Wednesdays
Let's use our power! Don't buy anything on Wednesdays
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Kendrick Lamar showed more courage in the face of rising American tyranny than we’ve seen from ANY former American leader. If you swore an oath to protect this nation, where are you now?
youtube.com/shorts/keNw6...
youtube.com/shorts/keNw6...
Where Are Our Leaders
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtube.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Kendrick Lamar showed more courage in the face of rising American tyranny than we’ve seen from ANY former American leader. If you swore an oath to protect this nation, where are you now?
youtube.com/shorts/keNw6...
youtube.com/shorts/keNw6...
Well said Ezra!
youtu.be/K8QLgLfqh6s?...
youtu.be/K8QLgLfqh6s?...
Don't Believe Him | The Ezra Klein Show
YouTube video by The Ezra Klein Show
youtu.be
February 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Well said Ezra!
youtu.be/K8QLgLfqh6s?...
youtu.be/K8QLgLfqh6s?...
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We could’ve had Tim 😭
February 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We could’ve had Tim 😭
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Mise
"When Small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."
- Lin Yutang
@WiseSages
"When Small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."
- Lin Yutang
@WiseSages
February 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Mise
"When Small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."
- Lin Yutang
@WiseSages
"When Small men begin to cast big shadows, it means that the sun is about to set."
- Lin Yutang
@WiseSages
I didn’t even think of this. Ugh!
The thing we need to prepare for is some of the Jan 6th rioters running for congress now that they're out of prison
January 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I didn’t even think of this. Ugh!
Just deleted Facebook and IG. Find me here or LinedIn going forward!
January 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Just deleted Facebook and IG. Find me here or LinedIn going forward!
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Just downloaded it! Thank you for this @itsjustdionne.bsky.social I’ve been looking for an alternative.
Goodreads is owned by Jeff Bezos. A better alternative is StoryGraph, a Black woman-owned platform. And before y’all start, you can transfer all your Goodreads data to Storygraph so you literally have no excuse.
November 17, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Just downloaded it! Thank you for this @itsjustdionne.bsky.social I’ve been looking for an alternative.
I’ve been checking it out the past couple days and it’s a breath of fresh air! I’d love to connect! I’m a food photographer and artist and extremely passionate about educating and fighting for our democracy. Picture is one of my favorite pieces from this year. “Rooted in simplicity”
November 16, 2024 at 10:25 PM
I’ve been checking it out the past couple days and it’s a breath of fresh air! I’d love to connect! I’m a food photographer and artist and extremely passionate about educating and fighting for our democracy. Picture is one of my favorite pieces from this year. “Rooted in simplicity”
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I’ll just leave this here…
November 16, 2024 at 1:07 PM
I’ll just leave this here…
Verification for sure!
Wish list for Bluesky:
- some form of verification
- longer videos
- views on videos
- analytics
- would be nice if the engagement on posts updated without refreshing
Anything I’m missing?
- some form of verification
- longer videos
- views on videos
- analytics
- would be nice if the engagement on posts updated without refreshing
Anything I’m missing?
November 16, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Verification for sure!
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MAGA on X wondering where all the libs went who they need to own to feel better about their miserable lives.
a man in a suit and tie is holding a brown jacket
ALT: a man in a suit and tie is holding a brown jacket
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2024 at 1:39 AM
MAGA on X wondering where all the libs went who they need to own to feel better about their miserable lives.
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That’s why stupid shouldn’t be allowed to vote! Just sayin!
a woman is sitting on a couch with the words `` can 't fix stupid '' .
ALT: a woman is sitting on a couch with the words `` can 't fix stupid '' .
media.tenor.com
November 16, 2024 at 12:16 PM
That’s why stupid shouldn’t be allowed to vote! Just sayin!
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A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
'Viruses Are Our Friend'— 10 Off the Wall Video Clips from RFK Jr. Resurface on Bluesky
Past comments include denying AIDS and calling vaccinated children "damaged"
open.substack.com
November 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
A frustrating thing for me right now is the media narrative that RFK Jr is just an “anti-vaxxer” when he has said so many crazy things about other stuff over the years. We compiled 10 nutty clips on various topics, which still barely scratches the surface. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...
Sometimes you just need a pretty picture to give you a peaceful minute in time. And a minute seems to be all we can afford these day so I’m not letting one pass me by. Thank you for the photo @m1onlover.bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Sometimes you just need a pretty picture to give you a peaceful minute in time. And a minute seems to be all we can afford these day so I’m not letting one pass me by. Thank you for the photo @m1onlover.bsky.social
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Be vigilant about keeping abusive right-wing trolls off your accounts by reading replies and blocking. We all have a responsibility to keep this platform from becoming the toxic sewer that the other one is. Don’t look to others, do your part.
November 15, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Be vigilant about keeping abusive right-wing trolls off your accounts by reading replies and blocking. We all have a responsibility to keep this platform from becoming the toxic sewer that the other one is. Don’t look to others, do your part.