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Litsa Dremousis

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ALTITUDE SICKNESS (Future Tense Books). Upcoming: FIRE IN THE HOLE: A EULOGY FOR THE LIVING. Left WaPo b/c of Bezos. The Blvr, Esquire, McSwy's, NPR, NY Mag, NYT, P&W, PW, The Rumpus, Short Beasts, et al. #pwME in #Seattle. https://litsadremousis.com

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · Nov 12

Seattle Metropolitan Magazine named my first book Altitude Sickness (Future Tense Books) to its all-time 20 Books Every Seattleite Must Read list and then to its Big Seattle Reading List. I'm now writing my second book, Fire in the Hole: A Eulogy for the Living.

www.seattlemet.com/arts-and-cul...

A Big Seattle Reading List

The books you should read from Washingtonians past and present.

www.seattlemet.com

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 23h

My late best friend and I were/are massive Elvis Costello fans.

Signing off today w/ “Blue Chair” from the beloved and acclaimed BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE.

Good wishes, all. xo

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Blue Chair

YouTube video by Elvis Costello - Topic

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 23h

Phyllis Chesler wrote in her 1972 seminal work WOMEN AND MADNESS that as women accrued more power, we’d see many of them abuse it like men do.

Thinking of that today re the ongoing Pam Bondi shit show.

PBS News @pbsnews.org · 23h

Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she’s turning the DOJ into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Trump’s political opponents. https://to.pbs.org/4ocaivr

WATCH: Attorney General Bondi testifies in Senate oversight hearing, dodging Democrats' questions

Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a ...

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 23h

First off, this is horrific.

Second, we could’ve EXPANDED ACA by now into universal healthcare.

But the insurance lobby and a majority of voters were like, nah, let’s go w/ the guy who discussed Arnold Palmer’s dick.

The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

CNN: “An older couple making $85K/year will see their yearly insurance premiums jump from $7K to $25,000 — 30% of their income.” 😳#TrumpShutdown #TrumpHealthCareTax

This is what Dems are drawing attention to and want fixed. Now, not later.

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Dr. Vin Gupta @vinguptamd.bsky.social · 23h

Big thank you to the great @murray.senate.gov for joining Meidas Health today with my great friend and physician leader @drkavitapatel.bsky.social to break down the terrible impacts of rhe government shutdown on our nations health.

Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 23h

Murray: I talked to a family that’s paying about $300 a month for their health insurance. It’s going to jump to over $1,800 per month.

Many people will turn away and not pay for it—obviously, they’ll lose their health insurance. The fewer people who have insurance, the more everybody pays.

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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

IN HONOR OF FRIENDSHIP MONTH:

djt: "We have certain things in common, Jeffrey."

Epstein: "Yes we do, come to think of it."

djt: "A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday- and may every day be another wonderful secret."

And by "wonderful secret", he means raping children.

#PedoPrez

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Molly Jong-Fast @mollyjongfast.bsky.social · 1d

This strikes me as pretty bad

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 23h

Prayers up (or good wishes, you get the gist) for Dolly Parton ❤️

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 1d

Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida Parton, is asking for people to pray for her sister’s health.

Verified Facebook post by Freida Parton. The caption reads:

“Last night, I was up all night praying for my sister, Dolly. Many of you know she hasn’t been feeling her best lately. I truly believe in the power of prayer, and I have been lead to ask all of the world that loves her to be prayer warriors and pray with me. She’s strong, she’s loved, and with all the prayers being lifted for her, I know in my heart she’s going to be just fine. Godspeed, my sissy Dolly. We all love you! ❤️”

Below the caption is a photo of Dolly Parton standing outdoors in front of lush green ivy, hands clasped in prayer, wearing a shiny silver outfit with lace-trimmed sleeves, her signature blonde hair styled in soft curls, looking upward serenely.

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks, Darren 💛

Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 1d

This week makes 16 years since my best friend died mountain climbing and his body was found four days later💙🕯️

Like many of you who lost loved ones in the 2000s or 2010s, I’m mourning someone who’d barely recognize the country in its current state.

These motherfuckers have even altered grief.

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Khashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 1d

Sigh. I keep telling you guys, this is not our guy. He's great at trolling, but ultimately he always finds a way to let us down.

I say this as someone who has voted for him in every state wide election, and would, of course, vote for him if he won the nomination. But I hope he isn't our nominee.

LGBTQ Nation @lgbtqnation.com · 1d

Gavin Newsom vetoes gender education bill, declines to sign other trans protections - buff.ly/MTUAV85

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Chris Murphy @chrismurphyct.bsky.social · 1d

This has nothing to do with crime. This is an attempt to crush political dissent.

Never before, in our entire 250 year history, has the military or immigration agents been used like this. It's dystopian, illegal, and it should stop.

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, #WriterSky and #BookSky!

Another Chicago Magazine @anotherchicagomag.bsky.social is specifically looking "for creative work in all genres" from #Palestinian artists. I'm just the messenger.

anotherchicagomagazine.net/submissions/

Submissions

We’re open now for art, translations, poetry reviews, prose reviews, and voices from Palestine and Ukraine. Send work to us on Submittable. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to find out whe…

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fluffychikki.bsky.social @fluffychikki.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, Wells Fargo was a horrible company long before Trump's fascism. I heard consumer advocate, Clark Howard, declare on his podcast that Wells Fargo is a criminal enterprise masquerading as a bank. Remember, banks are beholden to shareholders, credit unions are beholden to their members.

Branden McEuen but he’s spooky @bmceuen.bsky.social · 1d

Wells Fargo should not exist after they created millions of fake checking and savings accounts not even 10 years ago

flipinidaho @flipinidaho.bsky.social · 1d

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The building is in a 27 million dollar foreclosure filed by Wells Fargo. The next day, Wells Fargo filed an emergency motion for receivership. The fascist regime kindly emptied the building for donor Wells Fargo.

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The Cocky One @cockymf.bsky.social · 1d

"You do know you just described Jim Crow"

-Ancient Black proverb

Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 1d

Under the Third Reich, most Germans generally lived in the law-bound normative state, while Jews and other disfavored people were victims of the arbitrary and violent prerogative state.

The dual state is characterized by the facade of normalcy obscuring the fact of an authoritarian state.

The “dual state” theory was invented to describe Nazis. The Supreme Court could take us there.

Authoritarianism—but make it look like the rule of law.

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ICEBlock Official @iceblock.app · 1d

ICEBLOCK IS STILL OPERATIONAL!

If you have #ICEBlock installed, you and 1.14 million of your friends can still make and receive reports. DO NOT DELETE the app from your iPhone as you will lose access.

While we can no longer provide updates, we encourage everyone to continue the fight. #resist

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Asha Rangappa @asharangappa.bsky.social · 1d

We’re in a moment now where it would be worth people taking three hours to watch Gandhi, particularly the scene of the salt march. There is value to making the brutality of your opponent so plain as day that no one can argue with it. The clarity of that brought down an empire

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 2d

Not seeing it on here yet, but the winners of the Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology are three researchers of the human immune system. One of them is from #Seattle.

Maybe—who knows, but maybe—some of their work will help those of us w/ #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis or #LongCovid

NYT Breaking News announcement on Nobel Prize winners in Medicine or Physiology

The rest of the NYT Breaking News announcement on the Nobel Prize winners in Medicine or Physiology

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 2d

Well said, friend.

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The New Yorker @newyorker.com · 2d

In early December, a man confined at a state prison outside of Utica died after an encounter with correction officers. Such deaths can be hard to investigate, but in this case, there was evidence: body-camera footage.

A Year of Convulsions in New York’s Prisons

Jennifer Gonnerman reports on how two murders and a strike exposed a system at its breaking point.

www.newyorker.com

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly!

Which is why authoritarians always target artists.

𝔸𝕝𝕝 𝕋𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕤 @allthingsisheretoo.bsky.social · 2d

“They’re betting on our fear and our silence,” Fonda said. “But our industry—and artists around the world—have a long history of refusing to be silenced, even in the darkest times.” www.commondreams.org/news/fonda-f...

Jane Fonda Leads Reboot of Father's McCarthy-Era Free Speech Initiative | Common Dreams

“They’re betting on our fear and our silence,” Fonda said. “But our industry—and artists around the world—have a long history of refusing to be silenced, even in the darkest times.”

www.commondreams.org

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 2d

Love you, PDX✊

Nicole Quinn @thegoldstonegirl.bsky.social · 2d

Portland Protestors Baiting ICE Agents
With Donuts on Fishing Poles
Calling it ICE Fishing

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 2d

Why is it so hard for our extremely wealthy institutions to tell him to go fuck himself?

They have the money, but lack any sort of courage or moral compass now.

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Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 2d

Yes! Exactly 👍

Litsa Dremousis @litsadremousis.bsky.social · 2d

Hard to overstate the degree to which CBS has failed both the country and its own legacy by hiring Bari Weiss.

Columbia Journalism Review @columjournreview.bsky.social · 2d

Bari Weiss has officially been announced as the editor in chief of CBS News. “She’s not a reporter; she’s never been in the field,” a 60 Minutes producer told Adam Piore for a recent profile of CBS. “Talk about controversies.”
www.cjr.org/feature/cbs-...

For the past year, journalists at CBS News have been up against extraordinary pressure. The network reached a tipping point.

“Who would have thought this is the piece that would get me fired?” Bill Owens, the former executive producer of 60 Minutes, said in the screening room. For the past year, CBS journalists have been up...