Jill
@jadag88.bsky.social
Living life one moment at a time. Here mostly to follow the folks I used to follow on the former Twitter.
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A very nice woman in her 80s emailed last night just to say that she had read ONE NATION UNDER GOD for a second time and enjoyed it even more than the first time. I can't tell you how much a note like that can do for an author, especially with all of this going on.
Drop your favorites a line, folks
Drop your favorites a line, folks
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
A very nice woman in her 80s emailed last night just to say that she had read ONE NATION UNDER GOD for a second time and enjoyed it even more than the first time. I can't tell you how much a note like that can do for an author, especially with all of this going on.
Drop your favorites a line, folks
Drop your favorites a line, folks
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Final lecture today. Decided to turn the second half into a Q&A, which was a great call.
The kids are alright, folks.
The kids are alright, folks.
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Final lecture today. Decided to turn the second half into a Q&A, which was a great call.
The kids are alright, folks.
The kids are alright, folks.
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Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
November 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Combatting poverty and hunger in this city will take every single one of us. Myself included.
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He literally tweeted this out.
“SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
This plaque is displayed at West Point. It’s the law. Not sedition.
“SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
This plaque is displayed at West Point. It’s the law. Not sedition.
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
He literally tweeted this out.
“SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
This plaque is displayed at West Point. It’s the law. Not sedition.
“SHOULD ORDERS AND THE LAW EVER CONFLICT, OUR OFFICERS MUST OBEY THE LAW.”
This plaque is displayed at West Point. It’s the law. Not sedition.
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Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
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"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
"The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of those who have much; it is whether we provide enough for those who have too little."
-FDR, 1937
-FDR, 1937
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Next - try fascism. That should be easy, right?
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Next - try fascism. That should be easy, right?
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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I talk a lot abt the category error in defining opposition to fascism as Democratic. This guy--a guy on a scooter standing up for immigrants--is an example of why.
With bonus gratuitous potty mouth.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
With bonus gratuitous potty mouth.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I talk a lot abt the category error in defining opposition to fascism as Democratic. This guy--a guy on a scooter standing up for immigrants--is an example of why.
With bonus gratuitous potty mouth.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
With bonus gratuitous potty mouth.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
November 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A Trump supporter started murdering his way through an assassination list of Democratic law makers FIVE MONTHS AGO. He murdered my colleague Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark — and attempted to assassinate my dear friend John Hoffman and his wife Yvette. I was also on the hit list. WTF
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finding out recently that almost all the words in the dictionary are not IP and are in fact open source/public domain was an absolute game changer for me as a writer
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
finding out recently that almost all the words in the dictionary are not IP and are in fact open source/public domain was an absolute game changer for me as a writer
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Today, we mourn the transgender Americans whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.
Democrats believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live their life fully and honestly.
Democrats believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live their life fully and honestly.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today, we mourn the transgender Americans whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence.
Democrats believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live their life fully and honestly.
Democrats believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and to live their life fully and honestly.
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Idiom Origin
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
January 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Idiom Origin
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
“pull yourself up by your bootstraps”
This was originally *sarcasm* & meant to convey that the act was impossible.
A boot strap is a loop used to help put your boot on.
This 1921 cartoon from the “Nonpartisan Leader” showcases that you can’t pull upward on your boots to levitate.
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Today is election day!
Repubs are hoping that Texans won’t show up to vote so they can push through their harmful constitutional amendments, but now is the time to show up & make your voices heard!
Polling place at txdem.co/nov25-pollin...
#Texas #GOTV #Voting #Elections #TexasDemocrats #TXDems
Repubs are hoping that Texans won’t show up to vote so they can push through their harmful constitutional amendments, but now is the time to show up & make your voices heard!
Polling place at txdem.co/nov25-pollin...
#Texas #GOTV #Voting #Elections #TexasDemocrats #TXDems
November 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Today is election day!
Repubs are hoping that Texans won’t show up to vote so they can push through their harmful constitutional amendments, but now is the time to show up & make your voices heard!
Polling place at txdem.co/nov25-pollin...
#Texas #GOTV #Voting #Elections #TexasDemocrats #TXDems
Repubs are hoping that Texans won’t show up to vote so they can push through their harmful constitutional amendments, but now is the time to show up & make your voices heard!
Polling place at txdem.co/nov25-pollin...
#Texas #GOTV #Voting #Elections #TexasDemocrats #TXDems
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If you have any questions or experience any difficulties while voting, call our Voter Assistance Hotline at (833) 336-8683.
November 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
If you have any questions or experience any difficulties while voting, call our Voter Assistance Hotline at (833) 336-8683.
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I keep seeing people say, oh, trans people must take a hit for the greater good and, first of all, no, you don't get to discard someone else's rights and second, we know from past experience that marginalized communities like theirs are merely the first to be targeted. They'll come for you next.
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too. n.pr/4qFa1mY
Trump pushes an end to medical care for transgender youth nationally
The White House plans to bar hospitals that treat transgender children and youth from getting any Medicare and Medicaid payments. The move would affect trans youth who have private insurance, too.
n.pr
October 30, 2025 at 11:56 PM
I keep seeing people say, oh, trans people must take a hit for the greater good and, first of all, no, you don't get to discard someone else's rights and second, we know from past experience that marginalized communities like theirs are merely the first to be targeted. They'll come for you next.
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Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity.
They are not the same.
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this rocks. when indiana edu killed the student newspaper, Purdue stepped up, printed the forbidden issue, drove it to Bloomington and stocked the boxes.
October 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
this rocks. when indiana edu killed the student newspaper, Purdue stepped up, printed the forbidden issue, drove it to Bloomington and stocked the boxes.
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#NoKings
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October 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#NoKings
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Don't get desensitized, please.
Everything should shock you, appall you, alarm you. Don't ever shrug it off with "I'm not surprised."
Everything should shock you, appall you, alarm you. Don't ever shrug it off with "I'm not surprised."
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Don't get desensitized, please.
Everything should shock you, appall you, alarm you. Don't ever shrug it off with "I'm not surprised."
Everything should shock you, appall you, alarm you. Don't ever shrug it off with "I'm not surprised."
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The next mass protest against the Trump administration on Saturday takes aim at Texas' redistricting fight.
Why it matters: "Fight the Trump Takeover" events organized nationwide push against Trump's effort to draw a new map more favorable to GOP ahead of 2026 midterms
www.axios.com/2025/08/14/f...
Why it matters: "Fight the Trump Takeover" events organized nationwide push against Trump's effort to draw a new map more favorable to GOP ahead of 2026 midterms
www.axios.com/2025/08/14/f...
New "Fight the Trump Takeover" protests will battle Texas redistricting vote
Texas will lead with an anchor rally at the Capitol in Austin.
www.axios.com
August 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The next mass protest against the Trump administration on Saturday takes aim at Texas' redistricting fight.
Why it matters: "Fight the Trump Takeover" events organized nationwide push against Trump's effort to draw a new map more favorable to GOP ahead of 2026 midterms
www.axios.com/2025/08/14/f...
Why it matters: "Fight the Trump Takeover" events organized nationwide push against Trump's effort to draw a new map more favorable to GOP ahead of 2026 midterms
www.axios.com/2025/08/14/f...
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DC says the attempted takeover of the MPD is both illegal and creating "havoc" for officers trying to determine who is in charge of the department. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
August 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
DC says the attempted takeover of the MPD is both illegal and creating "havoc" for officers trying to determine who is in charge of the department. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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🚨Federal judge orders DHS to limit “roving patrols” in Los Angeles.
The judge finds that the evidence shows that DHS officers are racially profiling people to demand their papers, which all sides agree is illegal, and orders DHS to stop those unlawful practices.
The judge finds that the evidence shows that DHS officers are racially profiling people to demand their papers, which all sides agree is illegal, and orders DHS to stop those unlawful practices.
July 12, 2025 at 2:32 AM
🚨Federal judge orders DHS to limit “roving patrols” in Los Angeles.
The judge finds that the evidence shows that DHS officers are racially profiling people to demand their papers, which all sides agree is illegal, and orders DHS to stop those unlawful practices.
The judge finds that the evidence shows that DHS officers are racially profiling people to demand their papers, which all sides agree is illegal, and orders DHS to stop those unlawful practices.