Michele McCarthy
@getmel.bsky.social
Pro-democracy, technology, teamwork, science, reading
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Michele McCarthy
@getmel.bsky.social
· Jan 3
Pro-democracy peeps-
In tennis, if you're ahead, a new set is dangerous for you. The psychology of a clean slate favors the one who is behind.
We are favored right now. Now is the time to turn this all around.
In tennis, if you're ahead, a new set is dangerous for you. The psychology of a clean slate favors the one who is behind.
We are favored right now. Now is the time to turn this all around.
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The 2025 elections were a blue wave with Latino voters at the center.
@chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social break down the biggest surprises from the 2025 elections: Latino turnout, affordability politics, and Trump’s worst night yet
The Latino Vote Podcast out now
youtu.be/aAOtJbnkkug
@chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social break down the biggest surprises from the 2025 elections: Latino turnout, affordability politics, and Trump’s worst night yet
The Latino Vote Podcast out now
youtu.be/aAOtJbnkkug
2025 Election Shockwaves: Trump’s Bad Night & the Latino Vote Power Shift
YouTube video by The Latino Vote Podcast
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The 2025 elections were a blue wave with Latino voters at the center.
@chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social break down the biggest surprises from the 2025 elections: Latino turnout, affordability politics, and Trump’s worst night yet
The Latino Vote Podcast out now
youtu.be/aAOtJbnkkug
@chuckrocha.bsky.social & @mikemadrid.bsky.social break down the biggest surprises from the 2025 elections: Latino turnout, affordability politics, and Trump’s worst night yet
The Latino Vote Podcast out now
youtu.be/aAOtJbnkkug
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Yeah this is all well and good until you get to the second part. Disagreement isn't enough. You have to have evidence why something is wrong that isn't either 1) because the Bible says so or 2) cherry picking information to dishonestly make your case
JD Vance: "Science as practiced in its best form is that if you disagree with it, then you ought to criticize it and you ought to argue against it."
November 12, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Yeah this is all well and good until you get to the second part. Disagreement isn't enough. You have to have evidence why something is wrong that isn't either 1) because the Bible says so or 2) cherry picking information to dishonestly make your case
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Keep talking about The Epstein Files!
YouTube video by Pod Save America
youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Theory 1: Administration botching it badly, but the intent is to cause pain and suffering so people will blame Dems.
Theory 2: Causing pain and suffering to cater to strongest supporters, who like pain and suffering.
Theory 3: Administration just likes pain and suffering.
All plausible!
Theory 2: Causing pain and suffering to cater to strongest supporters, who like pain and suffering.
Theory 3: Administration just likes pain and suffering.
All plausible!
Astonishing how hard this administration is working to keep people hungry.
It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
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It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
bsky.app/profile/cram...
Yikes. USDA sent threatening letter to states telling them that if they sent out EBT money —which many states did during the window when a lower court said SNAP funds had to be released—they have to take it back (?)
Trying to sort out what this means and if states even can claw back the funds
Trying to sort out what this means and if states even can claw back the funds
November 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Theory 1: Administration botching it badly, but the intent is to cause pain and suffering so people will blame Dems.
Theory 2: Causing pain and suffering to cater to strongest supporters, who like pain and suffering.
Theory 3: Administration just likes pain and suffering.
All plausible!
Theory 2: Causing pain and suffering to cater to strongest supporters, who like pain and suffering.
Theory 3: Administration just likes pain and suffering.
All plausible!
wtf
NO FOOD FOR YOU: The Trump administration tells states to “immediately undo any steps taken to issue full SNAP benefits for November 2025"
November 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
wtf
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Rick Wilson on MSNBC: Democrats can win everywhere—rural, suburban, and urban—if they stop chasing purity tests and start focusing on affordability and economic reality.
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Rick Wilson on MSNBC: Democrats can win everywhere—rural, suburban, and urban—if they stop chasing purity tests and start focusing on affordability and economic reality.
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THE HARDEST CONVERSATIONS ARE THE ONES DEMOCRACY NEEDS MOST
1 in 5 Americans has ended a relationship with a friend or family member due to political differences. 2 in 3 actively avoid political conversations with coworkers, friends, or family.
Let that sink in.
open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...
1 in 5 Americans has ended a relationship with a friend or family member due to political differences. 2 in 3 actively avoid political conversations with coworkers, friends, or family.
Let that sink in.
open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...
The hardest conversations are the ones democracy needs most.
When We Stop Listening, Democracy Starts to Die
open.substack.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM
THE HARDEST CONVERSATIONS ARE THE ONES DEMOCRACY NEEDS MOST
1 in 5 Americans has ended a relationship with a friend or family member due to political differences. 2 in 3 actively avoid political conversations with coworkers, friends, or family.
Let that sink in.
open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...
1 in 5 Americans has ended a relationship with a friend or family member due to political differences. 2 in 3 actively avoid political conversations with coworkers, friends, or family.
Let that sink in.
open.substack.com/pub/trygveol...
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Seriously though, if you get called for jury duty, GO!
They are trying this shit all over the country and we need sane people in jury boxes.
They are trying this shit all over the country and we need sane people in jury boxes.
If nothing else, the Trump administration is doing wonders to highlight the importance of jury trials.
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Seriously though, if you get called for jury duty, GO!
They are trying this shit all over the country and we need sane people in jury boxes.
They are trying this shit all over the country and we need sane people in jury boxes.
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Please stop falling for the MTG is a new person con.
Please.
Please.
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Please stop falling for the MTG is a new person con.
Please.
Please.
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Microsoft-owned LinkedIn will be collecting your data to train AI models — starting today.
November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Microsoft-owned LinkedIn will be collecting your data to train AI models — starting today.
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Here’s @realgdt.bsky.social in NYC expanding on his rallying cry of ‘fuck AI!’, talking about how art and even love come from shared pain and movies can save your life. This shit made me and others in the audience cry as much as his version of Frankenstein…
November 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Here’s @realgdt.bsky.social in NYC expanding on his rallying cry of ‘fuck AI!’, talking about how art and even love come from shared pain and movies can save your life. This shit made me and others in the audience cry as much as his version of Frankenstein…
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What Stuart Stevens says is perfectly obvious, and something you will not see reflected in any of the major media coverage.
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
What Stuart Stevens says is perfectly obvious, and something you will not see reflected in any of the major media coverage.
Awful.
Jack Ciattarelli tells a story about his mom beating him and his siblings with a wooden spoon. He says it made him the man he is today.
November 2, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Awful.
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The Constitution gave Congress the power to hold presidents accountable. They’ve given it away. Tell your representatives to show courage, stand up to corruption, and do their job. Sign the petition NOW: represent.us/courage4social
Tell your Representatives: The Time to Act is Now
The more people that Congress hears from, the more likely they are to act.
represent.us
October 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Constitution gave Congress the power to hold presidents accountable. They’ve given it away. Tell your representatives to show courage, stand up to corruption, and do their job. Sign the petition NOW: represent.us/courage4social
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"To any governors or state legislators out there... if you are in a position where you have the power to redraw your maps... if you have the ability to meet this moment with the urgency that it deserves, I'm calling on you to do exactly what we're doing in California and to fight fire with fire."
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"To any governors or state legislators out there... if you are in a position where you have the power to redraw your maps... if you have the ability to meet this moment with the urgency that it deserves, I'm calling on you to do exactly what we're doing in California and to fight fire with fire."
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A clearly addled Donald Trump wandering off from the Prime Minister and then saluting the Japanese flag. He looks like he doesn't even know where he is.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Bn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Bn...
Trump wanders off while meeting with Japanese prime minister
YouTube video by The Independent
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A clearly addled Donald Trump wandering off from the Prime Minister and then saluting the Japanese flag. He looks like he doesn't even know where he is.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Bn...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7Bn...
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NEW MUCK YOU! @mikemadrid.bsky.social with co-hosts @moedavis.bsky.social & @davidbwheeler.bsky.social. Sr. Mike is a co-founder of the The Lincoln Project and author of "The Latino Century" available here: lnkd.in/eP4ArTHW
www.americanmuckrakers.com/p/new-muck-y...
www.americanmuckrakers.com/p/new-muck-y...
NEW MUCK YOU! Mike Madrid
Madrid is Optimistic for the Future & we discuss his excellent book, "The Latino Century".
www.americanmuckrakers.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
NEW MUCK YOU! @mikemadrid.bsky.social with co-hosts @moedavis.bsky.social & @davidbwheeler.bsky.social. Sr. Mike is a co-founder of the The Lincoln Project and author of "The Latino Century" available here: lnkd.in/eP4ArTHW
www.americanmuckrakers.com/p/new-muck-y...
www.americanmuckrakers.com/p/new-muck-y...
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LOOKING AT YOU NORTH CAROLINA (NC): The North Carolina General Assembly is contemplating Trump's call for gerrymandering. The public comment period is now open, so make your voices heard about how terribly BAD this idea is.
@muellershewrote.com
#ShowUP #Organize
ncleg.gov/requestforco...
@muellershewrote.com
#ShowUP #Organize
ncleg.gov/requestforco...
Request For Comments - North Carolina General Assembly
ncleg.gov
October 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM
LOOKING AT YOU NORTH CAROLINA (NC): The North Carolina General Assembly is contemplating Trump's call for gerrymandering. The public comment period is now open, so make your voices heard about how terribly BAD this idea is.
@muellershewrote.com
#ShowUP #Organize
ncleg.gov/requestforco...
@muellershewrote.com
#ShowUP #Organize
ncleg.gov/requestforco...
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About Red States on #NoKings:
Red State Dems often feel invisible. Unseen. But we are here. We’re doing the work. Often in hostile places. In the places nobody else dares to go. Despite gerrymanders, voter suppression, and without support.
But we keep showing up.
Don’t count us out.
Count us in.
Red State Dems often feel invisible. Unseen. But we are here. We’re doing the work. Often in hostile places. In the places nobody else dares to go. Despite gerrymanders, voter suppression, and without support.
But we keep showing up.
Don’t count us out.
Count us in.
October 20, 2025 at 12:18 PM
About Red States on #NoKings:
Red State Dems often feel invisible. Unseen. But we are here. We’re doing the work. Often in hostile places. In the places nobody else dares to go. Despite gerrymanders, voter suppression, and without support.
But we keep showing up.
Don’t count us out.
Count us in.
Red State Dems often feel invisible. Unseen. But we are here. We’re doing the work. Often in hostile places. In the places nobody else dares to go. Despite gerrymanders, voter suppression, and without support.
But we keep showing up.
Don’t count us out.
Count us in.
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Here I am with the big blubbery baby man!
October 18, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Here I am with the big blubbery baby man!
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Greetings from Germany. The Media here is gaining speed in reporting about the NoKingsDay. There are now many articles about the planned protest and that millions of people are awaited. We see you!! #Democracy needs #Solidarity
October 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Greetings from Germany. The Media here is gaining speed in reporting about the NoKingsDay. There are now many articles about the planned protest and that millions of people are awaited. We see you!! #Democracy needs #Solidarity
