Cait
@feelinmyshelf.bsky.social
Formerly Readmoreyall/caitteach
Always a librarian ;)
Staff writer for Wotseries but still clueless
https://feelinmyshelf.threadless.com/
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Always a librarian ;)
Staff writer for Wotseries but still clueless
https://feelinmyshelf.threadless.com/
Code for Discount FAM1e96ac6
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Cait
@feelinmyshelf.bsky.social
· Aug 1
2025 reading thread!
Can you guess which book (of 25) in January 2025 was my favorite (and my least favorite) ?
“The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel and “James” by Percival Everett
Can you guess which book (of 25) in January 2025 was my favorite (and my least favorite) ?
“The Art Thief” by Michael Finkel and “James” by Percival Everett
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ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
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Democrats just ran the table, winning the marquee races -- NJ and VA sweeps, NYC mayor, CA prop, PA Supreme Court -- and lower-profile races in red and purple states across the nation.
If the media you're reading or watching paints this as anything but a massive win, stop reading or watching them.
If the media you're reading or watching paints this as anything but a massive win, stop reading or watching them.
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Democrats just ran the table, winning the marquee races -- NJ and VA sweeps, NYC mayor, CA prop, PA Supreme Court -- and lower-profile races in red and purple states across the nation.
If the media you're reading or watching paints this as anything but a massive win, stop reading or watching them.
If the media you're reading or watching paints this as anything but a massive win, stop reading or watching them.
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There’s no reason ever again for any Democrat to suggest moderating on trans rights. There was never a moral reason but now there’s no political reason either.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
November 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
There’s no reason ever again for any Democrat to suggest moderating on trans rights. There was never a moral reason but now there’s no political reason either.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
Somebody tell Gavin Newsom and Pete Buttigieg. it’s joe-ver.
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Zohran Mamdani says on NY1 he didn't get a congratulatory call from either Andrew Cuomo or Eric Adams last night.
He says he got a congratulatory call from Curtis Sliwa, though.
He says he got a congratulatory call from Curtis Sliwa, though.
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Zohran Mamdani says on NY1 he didn't get a congratulatory call from either Andrew Cuomo or Eric Adams last night.
He says he got a congratulatory call from Curtis Sliwa, though.
He says he got a congratulatory call from Curtis Sliwa, though.
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so it turns out that fascism is unpopular
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
so it turns out that fascism is unpopular
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CONFIRMED: Georgia Democrats have won their first statewide elections for non-federal offices since *2006.*
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
CONFIRMED: Georgia Democrats have won their first statewide elections for non-federal offices since *2006.*
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
The two Dem challengers, Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard, have ousted two GOP Republican commissioners on the state's utility commission.
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I feel like this is an important aspect to emphasize, loudly, to everyone who endorsed Cuomo. they chose to side with a known sexual predator for personal gain and frankly that should be disqualifying for public office. you knew who he was and decided the women he hurt were acceptable losses
it's been a really bad long shitty time for people who care about victims of rape and sexual abuse, and those who've suffered it. drubbing someone who perpetrated it gleefully and believed he was entitled to power despite it is part of this.
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I feel like this is an important aspect to emphasize, loudly, to everyone who endorsed Cuomo. they chose to side with a known sexual predator for personal gain and frankly that should be disqualifying for public office. you knew who he was and decided the women he hurt were acceptable losses
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Mamdani has won more votes than the entire population of any of the 5 smallest states.
Mamdani has won more votes than there are people in South Dakota.
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Mamdani has won more votes than the entire population of any of the 5 smallest states.
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“He doesn’t have a mandate” are you fucking kidding? Dick Cheney died the day Zohran is elected he has the mandate of HEAVEN
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
“He doesn’t have a mandate” are you fucking kidding? Dick Cheney died the day Zohran is elected he has the mandate of HEAVEN
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Detroit has a Black woman millennial mayor
Millennials across the country needed this win.
November 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Detroit has a Black woman millennial mayor
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Terrible scenes just minutes into the new socialist regime in New York as literally hundreds of billionaires discover mamdani already living rent free in their heads
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Terrible scenes just minutes into the new socialist regime in New York as literally hundreds of billionaires discover mamdani already living rent free in their heads
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Mamdani cracks 1M votes, the first NYC mayor to do so since John Lindsay in 1969
November 5, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Mamdani cracks 1M votes, the first NYC mayor to do so since John Lindsay in 1969
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To all consultants who suck the life out of Democratic politics + @ezraklein.bsky.social
Tonight’s victories were won under the Big Tent of reproductive freedom, trans rights, equity, civil rights, economic justice, young people and low propensity voters.
Don’t drag us to an uninspiring “middle”
Tonight’s victories were won under the Big Tent of reproductive freedom, trans rights, equity, civil rights, economic justice, young people and low propensity voters.
Don’t drag us to an uninspiring “middle”
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
To all consultants who suck the life out of Democratic politics + @ezraklein.bsky.social
Tonight’s victories were won under the Big Tent of reproductive freedom, trans rights, equity, civil rights, economic justice, young people and low propensity voters.
Don’t drag us to an uninspiring “middle”
Tonight’s victories were won under the Big Tent of reproductive freedom, trans rights, equity, civil rights, economic justice, young people and low propensity voters.
Don’t drag us to an uninspiring “middle”
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"The day NYC elects a Muslim Mayor will be the day I die."
--Dick Cheney probably
--Dick Cheney probably
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 AM
"The day NYC elects a Muslim Mayor will be the day I die."
--Dick Cheney probably
--Dick Cheney probably
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“What keeps us going, ultimately, is our love for each other, and our refusal to bow our heads, to accept the verdict, however all-powerful it seems. It’s what ordinary people have to do. You have to love each other. You have to defend each other. You have to fight.” —Mike Davis
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
“What keeps us going, ultimately, is our love for each other, and our refusal to bow our heads, to accept the verdict, however all-powerful it seems. It’s what ordinary people have to do. You have to love each other. You have to defend each other. You have to fight.” —Mike Davis
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Normal people are just sick to fucking death of the cruelty and meanness
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Normal people are just sick to fucking death of the cruelty and meanness
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Sobering news for a lot of top Democrats, tonight, as they realize people would prefer they actually fucking do something.
November 5, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Sobering news for a lot of top Democrats, tonight, as they realize people would prefer they actually fucking do something.
Take note, Harris.
We have literally A/B tested it in real elections:
Being a weak nothing on trans rights loses you elections and being strong on trans rights wins elections. We can put the issue to rest.
Any new candidate must be strong on trans rights to win the votes to take the Presidency. We know this.
Being a weak nothing on trans rights loses you elections and being strong on trans rights wins elections. We can put the issue to rest.
Any new candidate must be strong on trans rights to win the votes to take the Presidency. We know this.
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Take note, Harris.
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We have literally A/B tested it in real elections:
Being a weak nothing on trans rights loses you elections and being strong on trans rights wins elections. We can put the issue to rest.
Any new candidate must be strong on trans rights to win the votes to take the Presidency. We know this.
Being a weak nothing on trans rights loses you elections and being strong on trans rights wins elections. We can put the issue to rest.
Any new candidate must be strong on trans rights to win the votes to take the Presidency. We know this.
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
We have literally A/B tested it in real elections:
Being a weak nothing on trans rights loses you elections and being strong on trans rights wins elections. We can put the issue to rest.
Any new candidate must be strong on trans rights to win the votes to take the Presidency. We know this.
Being a weak nothing on trans rights loses you elections and being strong on trans rights wins elections. We can put the issue to rest.
Any new candidate must be strong on trans rights to win the votes to take the Presidency. We know this.
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“I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life”
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
“I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life”
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*Saturday
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Gays in Space Weekend: Author Talk w/ Charlie Jane Anders + Bitter Karella
A fun and insightful discussion with queer authors Charlie Jane Anders and Bitter Karella during our Gays in Space weekend!
www.eventbrite.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
*Saturday
Oops sorry -- my conversation with Bitter is Saturday at 4 PM, RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/gays-in-sp...
I'm giving a free workshop on Sunday at noon: www.eventbrite.com/e/gays-in-sp...
Oops sorry -- my conversation with Bitter is Saturday at 4 PM, RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/gays-in-sp...
I'm giving a free workshop on Sunday at noon: www.eventbrite.com/e/gays-in-sp...
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Democrats can just run this clip as an ad
Leavitt: "At this moment in time, of course, the ballroom is really the president's main priority."
October 23, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Democrats can just run this clip as an ad
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It’s even more extreme than that if you want full self-sufficiency. The average US diet requires ~2 acres of land (cropland + pasture)/person/year. So a family of 4 would need ~8 acres.
(It’s less if you eat more plants/fewer animal proteins than avg American, but it’s still a looooot of land.)
(It’s less if you eat more plants/fewer animal proteins than avg American, but it’s still a looooot of land.)
On Threads, the usual suspects are telling ppl about to lose SNAP benefits to just start a garden. As a gardener, I had to laugh. You need at LEAST an acre of land to feed a family of 4. Start-up costs are enormous. But yes, subsistence farming on the balcony of your rental apartment is the answer
October 23, 2025 at 6:18 PM
It’s even more extreme than that if you want full self-sufficiency. The average US diet requires ~2 acres of land (cropland + pasture)/person/year. So a family of 4 would need ~8 acres.
(It’s less if you eat more plants/fewer animal proteins than avg American, but it’s still a looooot of land.)
(It’s less if you eat more plants/fewer animal proteins than avg American, but it’s still a looooot of land.)
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Andrew Cuomo and everyone on his political team are virulent gutter racists. This is disgusting trash. Eternal shame.
Andrew Cuomo’s campaign just posted — and quickly deleted — this AI-generated ad depicting “criminals for Zohran Mamdani.”
Features a Black man in a keffiyeh shoplifting, an abuser, a trespasser, a trafficker, a drug dealer, and a drunk driver all declaring support for Mamdani.
Features a Black man in a keffiyeh shoplifting, an abuser, a trespasser, a trafficker, a drug dealer, and a drunk driver all declaring support for Mamdani.
October 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Andrew Cuomo and everyone on his political team are virulent gutter racists. This is disgusting trash. Eternal shame.