Leslieann Hobayan
@leslieannpoet.bsky.social
Poet. Essayist. Witchy activist. Host of Spiritual Grit podcast. Author: Divorce Papers: A Slow Burn. Words in The Rumpus, Asteri(x), NACLA journal, Lantern Review. Professor. Yoga teacher. Wannabe ceramicist. Mom Taxi driver. 🕺✨💖 leslieann.substack.com
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This exciting resolution from Rutgers University Senate is exactly the kind of model I think higher ed needs: a mutual defense pact of, in this case, Big 10 schools. They call for member institutions to create a joint defense fund and make resources available to any member institution under attack.
March 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This exciting resolution from Rutgers University Senate is exactly the kind of model I think higher ed needs: a mutual defense pact of, in this case, Big 10 schools. They call for member institutions to create a joint defense fund and make resources available to any member institution under attack.
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Do this. Say this. 👇🏻
February 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Do this. Say this. 👇🏻
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El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
February 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
El Capitan displays a massive American flag upside down—the traditional signal of distress or extreme emergency.
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You GUYYYYSSSSSSS
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
2025 Governors Ball US Army - "Do You Hear the People Sing" BRILLIANT TRUMP TROLLING!
YouTube video by Anti Trump
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February 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
You GUYYYYSSSSSSS
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
The military choir sang Do You Hear the People Sing from Les Mis at the governor's dinner at the white house. Thanks to @beebrookshire.bsky.social for helping me fact check tihs one. As far as I can it's only "officially" been posted on Dan Scavino's FB
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Pam Bondi is disbanding the Foreign Influence Task Force - the FBI team that is charged with combatting foreign meddling in US elections.
Worth asking how this makes us more safe in any way, shape, or form.
Worth asking how this makes us more safe in any way, shape, or form.
February 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Pam Bondi is disbanding the Foreign Influence Task Force - the FBI team that is charged with combatting foreign meddling in US elections.
Worth asking how this makes us more safe in any way, shape, or form.
Worth asking how this makes us more safe in any way, shape, or form.
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I like to think the US Treasury has security guards. How did Musk and company just walk in there and to these other federal offices? It doesn't matter what Trump said; they're not authorized to hack these institutions. Will other agencies have more security?
February 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I like to think the US Treasury has security guards. How did Musk and company just walk in there and to these other federal offices? It doesn't matter what Trump said; they're not authorized to hack these institutions. Will other agencies have more security?
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the stories are lies to cause hysteria. we are easily manipulated
US immigration is gaming Google to create a mirage of mass deportations
US immigration is gaming Google to create a mirage of mass deportations
February 6, 2025 at 4:03 PM
the stories are lies to cause hysteria. we are easily manipulated
US immigration is gaming Google to create a mirage of mass deportations
US immigration is gaming Google to create a mirage of mass deportations
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Crockett: "If feels as if y'all have just decided that y'all are gonna castrate your constitutional duty & hand it over to someone who was unelected. It doesn't matter how many cheerleaders he had on the field campaigning for him. That doesn't mean he gets to go in and sit atop any of our agencies"
February 5, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Crockett: "If feels as if y'all have just decided that y'all are gonna castrate your constitutional duty & hand it over to someone who was unelected. It doesn't matter how many cheerleaders he had on the field campaigning for him. That doesn't mean he gets to go in and sit atop any of our agencies"
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One thing we've learned since 1/20 with painful clarity is that our institutions are far more fragile than we could have ever imagined.
February 3, 2025 at 7:23 PM
One thing we've learned since 1/20 with painful clarity is that our institutions are far more fragile than we could have ever imagined.
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"Europeans who witnessed democracy crumble before their eyes have some words of advice for Americans now entering the second Trump era.... stay united, safeguard your civic institutions and never, never give up." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
Europeans on democracy’s frontlines offer advice to Americans: never give up
With the new Trump era likely to pose unprecedented challenges the message from Europe’s fragile democracies is: stay united and safeguard your institutions
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"Europeans who witnessed democracy crumble before their eyes have some words of advice for Americans now entering the second Trump era.... stay united, safeguard your civic institutions and never, never give up." www.theguardian.com/world/2025/f...
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The oligarchy is currently doing this.
February 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The oligarchy is currently doing this.
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A trans veteran unalived themselves at the Syracuse VA medical center garage while wrapped in a trans flag.
The way this administration is creating the exact conditions for this to happen is soul crushing.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/01...
The way this administration is creating the exact conditions for this to happen is soul crushing.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/01...
VA patient died by suicide at top of hospital’s garage in Syracuse
The veteran, a VA mental health patient, was wearing a transgender flag, a witness said.
www.syracuse.com
February 3, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A trans veteran unalived themselves at the Syracuse VA medical center garage while wrapped in a trans flag.
The way this administration is creating the exact conditions for this to happen is soul crushing.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/01...
The way this administration is creating the exact conditions for this to happen is soul crushing.
www.syracuse.com/news/2025/01...
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Add alerts to and monitor your cards and accounts. Keep a watch for unknown charges, cards, expenses, bills, and accounts. I recommend you do this for your individual accounts and any family and business accounts you may hold.
Protecting your data helps to protect our people.
Protecting your data helps to protect our people.
February 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Add alerts to and monitor your cards and accounts. Keep a watch for unknown charges, cards, expenses, bills, and accounts. I recommend you do this for your individual accounts and any family and business accounts you may hold.
Protecting your data helps to protect our people.
Protecting your data helps to protect our people.
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Tyrants have access to our data. Here to help. If you haven’t already, contact all three credit bureaus to freeze your credit at all of them. It’s free.
If you suspect that your identity has been stolen, you can report it to the FTC at identitytheft.gov, which will hopefully continue to function.
If you suspect that your identity has been stolen, you can report it to the FTC at identitytheft.gov, which will hopefully continue to function.
February 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Tyrants have access to our data. Here to help. If you haven’t already, contact all three credit bureaus to freeze your credit at all of them. It’s free.
If you suspect that your identity has been stolen, you can report it to the FTC at identitytheft.gov, which will hopefully continue to function.
If you suspect that your identity has been stolen, you can report it to the FTC at identitytheft.gov, which will hopefully continue to function.
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I recently shared a video about being a bystander for folks arrested by ICE, but I'm going to share again and create a thread with other resources for witnesses and arestees. Here goes: vimeo.com/447225087
We Have Rights: When Documenting ICE Arrests
This is "We Have Rights: When Documenting ICE Arrests" by MediaTank on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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February 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I recently shared a video about being a bystander for folks arrested by ICE, but I'm going to share again and create a thread with other resources for witnesses and arestees. Here goes: vimeo.com/447225087
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When asked if he was going to visit the crash site he said, ‘what site? The water? You want me to go swimming?’ This is one of the last pics of the young skaters who died. He’s a sociopath. Anyone who voted for this monster should be ashamed at best.
January 31, 2025 at 1:55 AM
When asked if he was going to visit the crash site he said, ‘what site? The water? You want me to go swimming?’ This is one of the last pics of the young skaters who died. He’s a sociopath. Anyone who voted for this monster should be ashamed at best.
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It is Friday afternoon of a wild, wild week. And yet for me a reassuring one. My greatest fear was not of what they would do. It's that we would let them. And I'm seeing a lot of beautiful intransigence. From federal workers. From people all over the country obstructing ICE....
January 31, 2025 at 10:30 PM
It is Friday afternoon of a wild, wild week. And yet for me a reassuring one. My greatest fear was not of what they would do. It's that we would let them. And I'm seeing a lot of beautiful intransigence. From federal workers. From people all over the country obstructing ICE....
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And how THE FUCK is it still January??????
January 31, 2025 at 10:43 PM
And how THE FUCK is it still January??????
I'm a secret, magical rockstar that no one knows about but should.
January 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I'm a secret, magical rockstar that no one knows about but should.
Why I did teacher trainings for yoga, meditation, and breathwork a handful of years ago: to balance daily life with activism and stay sane-ish; to stay grounded during upheavals; and to help as many people as I can to do the same. Need help? Start with deep cleansing breaths. ❤️🙏✨
January 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Why I did teacher trainings for yoga, meditation, and breathwork a handful of years ago: to balance daily life with activism and stay sane-ish; to stay grounded during upheavals; and to help as many people as I can to do the same. Need help? Start with deep cleansing breaths. ❤️🙏✨
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
January 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
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In 2008, a man tried to kill me while saying “you’re already dead.” He was right. I was dead inside and kinda wanted him to kill me. I knew I had to change my life.
We all have to decide for ourselves if we’re already dead and okay with America killing us. What used to work no longer works. Change.
We all have to decide for ourselves if we’re already dead and okay with America killing us. What used to work no longer works. Change.
January 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In 2008, a man tried to kill me while saying “you’re already dead.” He was right. I was dead inside and kinda wanted him to kill me. I knew I had to change my life.
We all have to decide for ourselves if we’re already dead and okay with America killing us. What used to work no longer works. Change.
We all have to decide for ourselves if we’re already dead and okay with America killing us. What used to work no longer works. Change.
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The response to the ceasefire is to move the slaughter to the West Bank. #gaza #freepalestine #genocide #liars
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Israeli forces surround Palestinian hospital and refugee camp in West Bank
Israel defence minister calls Jenin siege ‘shift in … security strategy’, as Palestinian Red Crescent says ambulances cannot reach dead and wounded
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The response to the ceasefire is to move the slaughter to the West Bank. #gaza #freepalestine #genocide #liars
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...