Kris
@kithurston.bsky.social
Poet, Cantabrigian. Lover of literature, the arts, and a student of history.
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Because today is the day when everything comes together, I wish you all a:
* Happy Chanukka
* Merry fourth sunday of advent and upcoming cristmas
* joyful yule and winter solstice
* Relaxed and peaceful sunday
Take whatever is yours and have a very good time
* Happy Chanukka
* Merry fourth sunday of advent and upcoming cristmas
* joyful yule and winter solstice
* Relaxed and peaceful sunday
Take whatever is yours and have a very good time
December 21, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Because today is the day when everything comes together, I wish you all a:
* Happy Chanukka
* Merry fourth sunday of advent and upcoming cristmas
* joyful yule and winter solstice
* Relaxed and peaceful sunday
Take whatever is yours and have a very good time
* Happy Chanukka
* Merry fourth sunday of advent and upcoming cristmas
* joyful yule and winter solstice
* Relaxed and peaceful sunday
Take whatever is yours and have a very good time
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December 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
We have double Rasputins in the United States right now (maybe more): Vought (an avowed Christian Nationalist who wants to disassemble our democracy) and Stephen Miller who has declared a personal war on human rights. Only we can save us. And T golfs on…
December 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We have double Rasputins in the United States right now (maybe more): Vought (an avowed Christian Nationalist who wants to disassemble our democracy) and Stephen Miller who has declared a personal war on human rights. Only we can save us. And T golfs on…
Every book I read is dated because my country is wounded.
December 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Every book I read is dated because my country is wounded.
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Eugenics.unstated but grimly real.
Measles didn’t make a comeback on its own.
This is RFK Jr’s anti-vax movement and his disinformation campaign. And equally as disturbing, some people are perfectly fine with this outcome.
This is RFK Jr’s anti-vax movement and his disinformation campaign. And equally as disturbing, some people are perfectly fine with this outcome.
December 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Eugenics.unstated but grimly real.
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Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan
The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
www.nbcnews.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Requiring foreign visitors to hand over 5 years of social media isn’t “security,” it’s unchecked government control.
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
All-seeing surveillance systems don’t make us safer. They are in direct opposition to our civil liberties.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
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James Garfield was murdered by a man who thought he deserved a government job. Chester Arthur—once a machine politician—responded by helping create civil service reform.
Today’s GOP wants to undo that progress and return to patronage politics.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Today’s GOP wants to undo that progress and return to patronage politics.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
The GOP’s War on Civil Service: A Rejection of Its Own History
A look at how Garfield’s murder and Arthur’s unexpected courage created modern civil service protections—and why today’s GOP is trying to dismantle them.
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
James Garfield was murdered by a man who thought he deserved a government job. Chester Arthur—once a machine politician—responded by helping create civil service reform.
Today’s GOP wants to undo that progress and return to patronage politics.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
Today’s GOP wants to undo that progress and return to patronage politics.
open.substack.com/pub/adamkinz...
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“Labeled as ‘domestic terrorists’ by the administration, these targets include anti-ICE protesters and anyone who allegedly funds them — all of them part of a supposed left-wing conspiracy to violently oppose the president’s agenda.”
The news has entirely failed to grasp the unprecedented scope of the ICE and DHS budgets. Nothing like it in modern history. A galaxy of public/private surveillance and caging institutions for $100,000,000,000s unleashed on a public that will be forever changed. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“Labeled as ‘domestic terrorists’ by the administration, these targets include anti-ICE protesters and anyone who allegedly funds them — all of them part of a supposed left-wing conspiracy to violently oppose the president’s agenda.”
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Sadly relevant today.
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Sadly relevant today.
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The White House knows why Trump got an MRI, and they’re clearly hiding something from us.
It’s time we get answers:
It’s time we get answers:
Tell Congress: Demand answers about Trump’s visibly deteriorating health
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
The White House knows why Trump got an MRI, and they’re clearly hiding something from us.
It’s time we get answers:
It’s time we get answers:
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Shabbat shalom to the family of Ran Gvili, who are, inexplicably, again entering Shabbat without him home.
There isn’t a Shabbat table in Israel where his absence isn't felt.
There isn’t a Shabbat table in Israel where his absence isn't felt.
November 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Shabbat shalom to the family of Ran Gvili, who are, inexplicably, again entering Shabbat without him home.
There isn’t a Shabbat table in Israel where his absence isn't felt.
There isn’t a Shabbat table in Israel where his absence isn't felt.
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So, troops were sent to DC to support law enforcement and now law enforcement is going to guard the troops sent to help them? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
D.C. police to begin patrolling with National Guard after fatal attack
If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in the District since their arrival.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
So, troops were sent to DC to support law enforcement and now law enforcement is going to guard the troops sent to help them? www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
November 26, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Disgusted to hear of the targeted shooting of National Guard members in DC today. All Americans should unite in condemning and rejecting this violence. Sending prayers to these victims and their families, and thankful to the responders who acted so quickly.
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Two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, D.C.
Democrats immediately express their sympathy for the victims and their families.
Republicans immediately spread conspiracy theories to blame Democrats for the shooting.
Anyone still believe both parties are the same?
Democrats immediately express their sympathy for the victims and their families.
Republicans immediately spread conspiracy theories to blame Democrats for the shooting.
Anyone still believe both parties are the same?
November 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Two National Guardsmen were shot in Washington, D.C.
Democrats immediately express their sympathy for the victims and their families.
Republicans immediately spread conspiracy theories to blame Democrats for the shooting.
Anyone still believe both parties are the same?
Democrats immediately express their sympathy for the victims and their families.
Republicans immediately spread conspiracy theories to blame Democrats for the shooting.
Anyone still believe both parties are the same?
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To all those “Let them go without food for a month, maybe they’ll get a job” people: Most SNAP recipients have jobs. Exploitative jobs that keep them living just below the poverty line. — Should they starve to death? And then what?
October 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
To all those “Let them go without food for a month, maybe they’ll get a job” people: Most SNAP recipients have jobs. Exploitative jobs that keep them living just below the poverty line. — Should they starve to death? And then what?
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This is important
October 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
This is important
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🌀Tropical Storm Melissa has formed, and will become a hurricane. Hurricane watches have been issued in Haiti, and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Jamaica. Torrential flooding rains, damaging winds and surge are possible.
Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.
Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.
Melissa has formed!
Tropical Storm Melissa has formed, and will become a hurricane. Hurricane watches have been issued in Haiti, and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Jamaica. Torrential flooding rains, damaging wi...
myradar.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
🌀Tropical Storm Melissa has formed, and will become a hurricane. Hurricane watches have been issued in Haiti, and a tropical storm watch is in effect for Jamaica. Torrential flooding rains, damaging winds and surge are possible.
Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.
Meteorologist @matthewcappucci.bsky.social has an update.
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Trump destroying Eleanor Roosevelt‘s legacy (the east wing) feels a little on the nose.
October 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Trump destroying Eleanor Roosevelt‘s legacy (the east wing) feels a little on the nose.
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Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
October 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Enough is enough. Adelita Grijalva was elected on September 23. The people of Arizona have a right to be represented in Congress.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
During today’s pro forma session, when the House is called to order I will seek unanimous consent to insist upon the swearing-in of Adelita Grijalva.
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you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
October 15, 2025 at 4:10 PM
you fucked around and now the Episcopalians are doing memes. are you happy now. are you
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The Catholic Church showed up in Chicago on Saturday. And, we need to keep showing up.
"They are afraid of people of faith."
religionnews.com/2025/10/15/i...
"They are afraid of people of faith."
religionnews.com/2025/10/15/i...
ICE turned away the body of Christ. Catholics must keep showing up anyway.
(RNS) — Catholics processed in prayer had hoped to send eight people into a Chicago-area ICE facility to distribute Holy Communion.
religionnews.com
October 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Catholic Church showed up in Chicago on Saturday. And, we need to keep showing up.
"They are afraid of people of faith."
religionnews.com/2025/10/15/i...
"They are afraid of people of faith."
religionnews.com/2025/10/15/i...
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Just a thought: Instead of Argentina, how about we bail out America first?
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Just a thought: Instead of Argentina, how about we bail out America first?
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my semi regular reminder to all of us who love to cite Mr Roger’s “look for the helpers” in times of stress
like when folks are being abducted by secret police
that that was advice for children to feel safe in times of crisis or need or fear
YOU are not the looker now
YOU are the helper
like when folks are being abducted by secret police
that that was advice for children to feel safe in times of crisis or need or fear
YOU are not the looker now
YOU are the helper
October 5, 2025 at 11:27 PM
my semi regular reminder to all of us who love to cite Mr Roger’s “look for the helpers” in times of stress
like when folks are being abducted by secret police
that that was advice for children to feel safe in times of crisis or need or fear
YOU are not the looker now
YOU are the helper
like when folks are being abducted by secret police
that that was advice for children to feel safe in times of crisis or need or fear
YOU are not the looker now
YOU are the helper