Ellen McBride
@emcb1514.bsky.social
Singer, dancer, hiker and sailor
Today I learned through Dr. Heather Cox Richardson that Comcast donated to the ballroom for the White House. I have promptly dropped Comcast for my Internet and am having Verizon FiOS installed.
October 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Today I learned through Dr. Heather Cox Richardson that Comcast donated to the ballroom for the White House. I have promptly dropped Comcast for my Internet and am having Verizon FiOS installed.
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I cancelled before the free trial ended. Fuck CBS
July 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I cancelled before the free trial ended. Fuck CBS
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🚨 NEW: The Writers Guild of America is demanding an investigation into CBS’s firing of Stephen Colbert—calling out what could be a politically motivated takedown of one of late night’s sharpest voices.
Stand with truth. Stand with Colbert.
Retweet to show you’re not backing down.
Stand with truth. Stand with Colbert.
Retweet to show you’re not backing down.
July 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
🚨 NEW: The Writers Guild of America is demanding an investigation into CBS’s firing of Stephen Colbert—calling out what could be a politically motivated takedown of one of late night’s sharpest voices.
Stand with truth. Stand with Colbert.
Retweet to show you’re not backing down.
Stand with truth. Stand with Colbert.
Retweet to show you’re not backing down.
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🚨 NEW: The Writers Guild of America is demanding an investigation into CBS’s firing of Stephen Colbert—calling out what could be a politically motivated takedown of one of late night’s sharpest voices.
Stand with truth. Stand with Colbert.
Retweet to show you’re not backing down.
Stand with truth. Stand with Colbert.
Retweet to show you’re not backing down.
July 19, 2025 at 12:48 AM
🚨 NEW: The Writers Guild of America is demanding an investigation into CBS’s firing of Stephen Colbert—calling out what could be a politically motivated takedown of one of late night’s sharpest voices.
Stand with truth. Stand with Colbert.
Retweet to show you’re not backing down.
Stand with truth. Stand with Colbert.
Retweet to show you’re not backing down.
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"A burgeoning movement among Big Ten universities would create an alliance to counter government attacks on higher education"
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Big Ten university faculties push for defense compact against Trump
The proposed NATO-like alliance for the 18 schools would allow them to share resources in case the president targets one of their members.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
"A burgeoning movement among Big Ten universities would create an alliance to counter government attacks on higher education"
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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BREAKING: A federal judge just ruled for our clients and blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a directive prohibiting schools from teaching or operating any programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We'll keep fighting until this directive is stopped for good.
We'll keep fighting until this directive is stopped for good.
April 24, 2025 at 5:38 PM
BREAKING: A federal judge just ruled for our clients and blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a directive prohibiting schools from teaching or operating any programs related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We'll keep fighting until this directive is stopped for good.
We'll keep fighting until this directive is stopped for good.
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Over 100 university, college and scholarly society presidents published a joint statement opposing the Trump administration's treatment of higher education institutions reut.rs/42Vhp3x
US academic leaders unite against Trump's higher education policies
Over 100 university, college and scholarly society presidents published a joint statement on Tuesday opposing the Trump administration's treatment of higher education institutions, coming together to speak out after Harvard University said the administration was threatening its independence.
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April 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Over 100 university, college and scholarly society presidents published a joint statement opposing the Trump administration's treatment of higher education institutions reut.rs/42Vhp3x
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Trump and DOGE want to slash the FDIC's workforce by 20%, leaving fewer watchdogs on the beat to police Wall Street misconduct.
Remember: the FDIC was created during the Depression to protect people's deposit accounts.
Gutting it could lead to another financial meltdown.
Remember: the FDIC was created during the Depression to protect people's deposit accounts.
Gutting it could lead to another financial meltdown.
April 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Trump and DOGE want to slash the FDIC's workforce by 20%, leaving fewer watchdogs on the beat to police Wall Street misconduct.
Remember: the FDIC was created during the Depression to protect people's deposit accounts.
Gutting it could lead to another financial meltdown.
Remember: the FDIC was created during the Depression to protect people's deposit accounts.
Gutting it could lead to another financial meltdown.
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The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
April 22, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The oil industry buys off Congress. No action on climate.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
The NRA buys off Congress. No action on guns.
Insurance companies buy off Congress. No action on health care.
The list goes on and on.
Money in politics is the root of our dysfunction.
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The innocence of Abrego Garcia, Merwil Gutiérrez, and an estimated 90% of the people sent to El Salvador proves this was never about “criminals”.
It’s about racism.
It’s about state terror.
It’s about dehumanization.
Fascism takes hold when people stay silent. It’s up to all of us to speak up.
It’s about racism.
It’s about state terror.
It’s about dehumanization.
Fascism takes hold when people stay silent. It’s up to all of us to speak up.
April 16, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The innocence of Abrego Garcia, Merwil Gutiérrez, and an estimated 90% of the people sent to El Salvador proves this was never about “criminals”.
It’s about racism.
It’s about state terror.
It’s about dehumanization.
Fascism takes hold when people stay silent. It’s up to all of us to speak up.
It’s about racism.
It’s about state terror.
It’s about dehumanization.
Fascism takes hold when people stay silent. It’s up to all of us to speak up.
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We must all stand as a united front against the kidnapping and illegal detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen is demanding a meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele over the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and says he’ll go to El Salvador himself if the Marylander isn’t returned.
April 15, 2025 at 1:17 AM
We must all stand as a united front against the kidnapping and illegal detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador.
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
Senator, I am willing to join you and help Organize other members of the House to do the same. @vanhollen.senate.gov
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Congress has the power to stop this economic chaos right now.
Here’s the plan to end Trump’s game of red-light, green-light with worldwide tariffs:
Here’s the plan to end Trump’s game of red-light, green-light with worldwide tariffs:
Congress has the power to stop this economic chaos right now.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
April 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Congress has the power to stop this economic chaos right now.
Here’s the plan to end Trump’s game of red-light, green-light with worldwide tariffs:
Here’s the plan to end Trump’s game of red-light, green-light with worldwide tariffs:
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Under the Trump budget plan just passed by Congress, a staggering 70% of House Republicans would personally financially benefit from extending major tax loopholes.
More money for them, paid for by cuts to YOUR benefits.
More money for them, paid for by cuts to YOUR benefits.
April 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Under the Trump budget plan just passed by Congress, a staggering 70% of House Republicans would personally financially benefit from extending major tax loopholes.
More money for them, paid for by cuts to YOUR benefits.
More money for them, paid for by cuts to YOUR benefits.
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Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.
April 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Chasten and I are relieved that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe. While we wait to learn more, this much is clear: the targeting of a public official and his family - especially a prominent Jewish official on a major Jewish holiday - is unconscionable and has no place in our country.
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100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion in the 2024 election.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
April 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
100 billionaire families spent $2.6 billion in the 2024 election.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
70% of these donations went to Republicans.
Now, Republicans in Congress are gearing up to slash essential programs to pay for another round of tax cuts for the rich.
This is what oligarchy looks like.
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15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
April 13, 2025 at 10:00 PM
15 years ago the Supreme Court decided corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, billionaire political spending is up 160-fold since that ruling.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
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If Trump can claim a "national emergency" to disappear legal residents without due process, what’s to stop him from doing the same to U.S. citizens who oppose him?
No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens.
Fascism is here.
No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens.
Fascism is here.
April 13, 2025 at 11:30 PM
If Trump can claim a "national emergency" to disappear legal residents without due process, what’s to stop him from doing the same to U.S. citizens who oppose him?
No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens.
Fascism is here.
No one is safe — not even people legally in the country, possibly not even American citizens.
Fascism is here.
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Yesterday was a teach in. We encourage everyone who attended a protest to reflect: what did you learn? How did you feel in the moment? Can you recreate this feeling in your own community, for your own passions? We know you can. You got this. We got this.
March 24, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Yesterday was a teach in. We encourage everyone who attended a protest to reflect: what did you learn? How did you feel in the moment? Can you recreate this feeling in your own community, for your own passions? We know you can. You got this. We got this.
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On Saturday, hundreds of local leaders and community members gathered in Palm Springs, CA to rally in support of Chuckwalla National Monument – led by the incredible @resistancerangers.bsky.social !
March 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
On Saturday, hundreds of local leaders and community members gathered in Palm Springs, CA to rally in support of Chuckwalla National Monument – led by the incredible @resistancerangers.bsky.social !
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Today's Daily Quaker Message. Read the full quote: dailyquaker.com
March 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today's Daily Quaker Message. Read the full quote: dailyquaker.com
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Arrests at Westminster Meeting House
YouTube video by Quake It Up
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March 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Have you started working on your posters for April 5th??
Share in comments!
Share in comments!
March 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Have you started working on your posters for April 5th??
Share in comments!
Share in comments!
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Tomorrow will be Eid al-Fitr! Wishing all of our Muslim friends happiness and a joyful celebration with your families!
To those whose Eid celebrations are overshadowed by war and violence, we continue to hold you and yours in the Light and pray for the establishment of true and lasting peace.
To those whose Eid celebrations are overshadowed by war and violence, we continue to hold you and yours in the Light and pray for the establishment of true and lasting peace.
March 29, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Tomorrow will be Eid al-Fitr! Wishing all of our Muslim friends happiness and a joyful celebration with your families!
To those whose Eid celebrations are overshadowed by war and violence, we continue to hold you and yours in the Light and pray for the establishment of true and lasting peace.
To those whose Eid celebrations are overshadowed by war and violence, we continue to hold you and yours in the Light and pray for the establishment of true and lasting peace.