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The Final Straw Radio @thefinalstrawradio.bsky.social · 10d

NLG lawyer Moira Meltzer-Cohen speaks about legal implications of the Trump administrations declarations on "antifa", plus a little chat about mutual aid in Gaza

thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/09...

photo of Trump signing a bunch of orders at his desk in the oval office

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KateInMaine @kateinmaine.bsky.social · Mar 26

Anarchist organizing actually has a history in Maine. The successful 1904 anarchist IWW strike at Marston's Mills in Skowhegan was national news and a model for later IWW textile strikes in MA. The 1912 rallying cry in Lawrence, "Bread & Roses", still seems like a good goal in life to me.

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Abby The Cleric @abbythecleric.bsky.social · Aug 23

We're at Maine's first radical book fair and I've had to step out to just cry a little. It's so nice to be here with the folks doing the work and making art and being in community and we've made so many glorious connections. It's so invigorating.

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 25

All of us book fair organizers are a very happy tired from the fair this weekend.

Thank you to everyone who made the space, volunteers, vendors, speakers, attendees, chefs! The enthusiasm and goodwill was absolutely palpable and we were blown away by the response. ❤️‍🔥

Until next year! 🐈‍⬛

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AruarianDance @aruarian-dance.bsky.social · Aug 24

Incredibly cool experience to meet @margaret.bsky.social and hear her speak in person! Big thanks to @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social for organizing a wonderful event today.

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Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness @tangledwilderness.bsky.social · Aug 23

Come find us at the @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social !

Piles of Strangers in a Tangled Wilderness books and zines spread out on a table

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sipunculist.bsky.social @sipunculist.bsky.social · Aug 24

Setting up today for the super awesome @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social in #BelfastMaine. What a blast…a great group of exhibitors and best convos with the attendees!

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American Worker @americanwork47.bsky.social · Aug 25

So pleased to participate in the @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social in Belfast, Maine yesterday. Appreciate all the engaged participats in my workshop on workers' inquiry and enjoyed local venders and publishers in attendance. Here is to the next one!

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 22

The day after is the MOONBAT SKILLSHARE in Swanville, ME, just outside Belfast. 🛠️🦇

Sunday August 24, 8am-6pm

PRE-REGISTRATION is required.
Sliding scale entry fee.

Catering from Finocchi included and on-site childcare available.

Find more or sign up 👉
cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/for...

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 22

📣TOMORROW is it! 📣

The first Black Cat Book Fair! 🐈‍⬛📚 Books, art, print media!! Talks, workshops, author readings!!

Aug 23, 11am to 6pm.
📍First Church Belfast (8 Court Street)

Everything you could need to know at blackcatbookfair.noblogs.org

Masks required indoors. 😷

Tell your friends! 🤩🥳

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 21

The increased risk has persuaded us to increase our response. We understand that to require masks may seem controversial, but if participation in our space under these conditions will prove an obstacle, we ask you not to attend.

Some free masks will be available but bring your own if possible. 😷🐈‍⬛

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 21

UPDATE: MASKS WILL NOW BE REQUIRED AT THE BOOK FAIR. 🐈‍⬛😷

New data shows a COVID spike. Because we're striving to make this event as accessible as possible as well as safer for ourselves & the wider community, we've changed our mask policy from masks strongly recommended to masks required.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: New data this week shows a spike in COVID infections. To keep ourselves and the wider community safe, MASKS WILL NOW BE REQUIRED AT THE BOOK FAIR. For ages 7+, indoors in all book fair event spaces, except for kids in the children's area, where childcare volunteers will be masked. We will have some free masks available. Please bring your own if possible. Please do not attend if you are unwilling to respect these agreements.

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 20

We'll also have Samara Cole Doyon reading in our Children's Space her book NEXT LEVEL: A HYMN IN GRATITUDE FOR NEURODIVERSITY. Bring your little ones by this Saturday, Aug 23 at 11:15. 💫

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are going to inherit the earth; there is not the slightest doubt about that. The bourgeoisie might blast and ruin its own world before it leaves the stage of history. We carry a new world here in our hearts. That world is growing in this minute."

Buenaventura Durruti

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 20

"It is we who built these palaces and cities, here in Spain and America and everywhere. We, the workers. We can build others to take their place. And better ones. We are not in the least afraid of ruins.

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 20

We are SUPER GOSH DARN LUCKY (and pinching ourselves!) that these two fierce writers and inspiring movement thinkers, @margaret.bsky.social and Madeline ffitch, will be joining us THIS SATURDAY Aug 23, 4:30-6:00pm, to talk about the anarchist potential of fiction. ✨📣🌲

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Lit Hub @literaryhub.bsky.social · Jan 21

Madeline ffitch on direct action and survival work in the face of fascism.

A Way of Living: On Direct Action and Survival Work in the Face of American Fascism

The morning after Trump was elected for the first time, Quaker elders, radical Black youth, anarchists, parents and toddlers circled around my woodstove to continue planning our solidarity action a…

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 18

"We handful of organizers include writers, poets, farmers, booksellers, two kinds of mill workers (woolen and saw), artists, arborists, editors, boatbuilders, activists, musicians and one arts administrator — all avid readers — living in Waldo County." Read us in the @midcoastvillager.bsky.social 🐈‍⬛📚

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 17

yikes! sorry to have missed tagging you. tried to find you but didn't rummage you up correctly! Looking forward to your talk!

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 16

On Sunday, August 24, you can join our sister event, the Moonbat Skillshare, in Swanville, ME. 🦇🛠️

To register and for event location 👉 cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/for...

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 15

📣 Our 2025 schedule is live!! We'll have talks featuring @hannahmatthews.bsky.social, @margaret.bsky.social, @americanwork47.bsky.social, @bytheseed.bsky.social, @aobrien2024.bsky.social, and more!!

More program details at: blackcatbookfair.noblogs.org/schedule/

Aug 23, 11a-6p 🐈‍⬛📚

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 14

We also had to shoutout the podcast 99 Years, by Portland-area writer Samuel James, which was a big inspiration for all of us Black Cats. -- www.99yearspod.com/podcast

www.99yearspod.com

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 14

🤓

Maine's First Radical Book Fair Is Coming to Belfast

Across the world in cities big and small, groups of likeminded organizers join forces to throw radical book fairs. But to our knowledge, the new Black Cat Book Fair, taking

www.midcoastvillager.com

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Black Cat Book Fair @blackcatbookfair.bsky.social · Aug 13

Shirts are here! We can't get over how good the colors look!

If you pre-ordered, we'll be in touch!

If you didn't, there will be a limited number available at the Black Cat Book Fair on Saturday, Aug 23. 🐈‍⬛

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Bangor Daily News @bangordailynews.bsky.social · Aug 13

Increasing property values have some people worrying that they won’t be able to keep their homes if their taxes jump. www.bangordailynews.com/2025/08/13/m...

Property values are spiking in once-industrial towns on Maine’s coast

Places once known for smelling bad have become attractive to tourists and new residents.

www.bangordailynews.com

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