S. Reed-Rutter
@lostinthematrix.bsky.social
Retired English teacher in FL. Grandma, a reader of books, and dreaming of writing one some day. It's an old picture. DMs are turned off. I'm just here to gain political insights. I block quite frequently. Transplanted Yinzer.
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"If Rockwell’s early illustrations of pink-cheeked lovebirds and rough-housing kids were meant to comfort audiences, those latter works were meant to challenge them. His tool for achieving both ends, though, was the same: compassion."
The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell
Trump uses the artist’s work—like other cultural icons—to promote Gestapo tactics and nativist ideas.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:30 AM
"If Rockwell’s early illustrations of pink-cheeked lovebirds and rough-housing kids were meant to comfort audiences, those latter works were meant to challenge them. His tool for achieving both ends, though, was the same: compassion."
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Zoe Weissman survived the Parkland shooting. Now she’s at Brown, and it happened again.
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
December 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Zoe Weissman survived the Parkland shooting. Now she’s at Brown, and it happened again.
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
“Honestly, I'm really angry that this is happening to me all over again, and I'm just in shock.”
We’re failing our kids. A gun-sick nation. 🇺🇸 www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
It’s the same old same old. Republicans do a tantrum and break the dishes. The Democrats clean it up. It’s an abusive relationship.
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Tonight was a very bad night.
November 10, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Tonight was a very bad night.
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I am trying something new. A weekly new video where I'll catch you up on what @aft.org is up to. This week, we had big victories on Election Day, kept up our fight for healthcare & food assistance, and secured a win to deliver debt relief for borrowers.
www.youtube.com/shorts/2Y7AL...
www.youtube.com/shorts/2Y7AL...
Randi's Weekly Report: 11/7/25
YouTube video by AFT
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I am trying something new. A weekly new video where I'll catch you up on what @aft.org is up to. This week, we had big victories on Election Day, kept up our fight for healthcare & food assistance, and secured a win to deliver debt relief for borrowers.
www.youtube.com/shorts/2Y7AL...
www.youtube.com/shorts/2Y7AL...
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I’m just going to say it…
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
November 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I’m just going to say it…
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
It’s pretty damn validating to hear Barack Obama say the same things we’ve been shouting for months, and longer.
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A mom traveled to D.C. with her child in a wheelchair, just to be ignored by Senator Joni Ernst. She couldn't be bothered. No meeting. No reply. No humanity.
June 16, 2025 at 2:17 AM
A mom traveled to D.C. with her child in a wheelchair, just to be ignored by Senator Joni Ernst. She couldn't be bothered. No meeting. No reply. No humanity.
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Sen. Alex Padilla: "We will hold this administration accountable."
June 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Sen. Alex Padilla: "We will hold this administration accountable."
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Sen. Murphy: “They say that he didn’t identify who he was. Watch the video, he clearly states, ‘I am Senator Alex Padilla.’ They’re going to spin this, but I’m begging my Republican colleagues, don’t let them do it.”
June 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Sen. Murphy: “They say that he didn’t identify who he was. Watch the video, he clearly states, ‘I am Senator Alex Padilla.’ They’re going to spin this, but I’m begging my Republican colleagues, don’t let them do it.”
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I'm on my way to the Senate floor to talk about the assault on my colleague, Senator Alex Padilla.
This is a horrifying moment in our nation’s history.
This is a horrifying moment in our nation’s history.
June 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I'm on my way to the Senate floor to talk about the assault on my colleague, Senator Alex Padilla.
This is a horrifying moment in our nation’s history.
This is a horrifying moment in our nation’s history.
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UPDATE: Trump just attacked/threatened the legendary (and far handsomer & much more talented) Bruce Springsteen — so here’s the Boss rant that triggered him again, calling him “corrupt, incompetent, treasonous” and calling on 🇺🇸 to “raise your voices against authoritarianism”
May 16, 2025 at 3:10 PM
UPDATE: Trump just attacked/threatened the legendary (and far handsomer & much more talented) Bruce Springsteen — so here’s the Boss rant that triggered him again, calling him “corrupt, incompetent, treasonous” and calling on 🇺🇸 to “raise your voices against authoritarianism”
I like being peaceful, and I don't owe anyone a response to stupidity.
May 16, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I like being peaceful, and I don't owe anyone a response to stupidity.
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Here’s how I’m fighting back this Teacher Appreciation Week:
Here’s how I’m fighting back this Teacher Appreciation Week.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
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May 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Here’s how I’m fighting back this Teacher Appreciation Week:
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continued appreciation to @vanhollen.senate.gov for fighting for Kilmar’s return - and for understanding that actively driving attention to this crisis is a core part of making that happen.
Perhaps someone read @chrislhayes.bsky.social A Siren’s Call?
youtu.be/Mnqx_WpPQuQ?...
Perhaps someone read @chrislhayes.bsky.social A Siren’s Call?
youtu.be/Mnqx_WpPQuQ?...
BREAKING: Senator Van Hollen Talks Trump and Kilmar Abrego Garcia Live From El Salvador
YouTube video by Pod Save America
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April 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
continued appreciation to @vanhollen.senate.gov for fighting for Kilmar’s return - and for understanding that actively driving attention to this crisis is a core part of making that happen.
Perhaps someone read @chrislhayes.bsky.social A Siren’s Call?
youtu.be/Mnqx_WpPQuQ?...
Perhaps someone read @chrislhayes.bsky.social A Siren’s Call?
youtu.be/Mnqx_WpPQuQ?...
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This is incredible! John Lithgow shares 20 lessons on tyranny by @timothysnyder.bsky.social. Please take a moment, and share this widely. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXR5...
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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April 1, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This is incredible! John Lithgow shares 20 lessons on tyranny by @timothysnyder.bsky.social. Please take a moment, and share this widely. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXR5...
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Social Security is not charity or some giveaway. It's money people earned through years of hard work.
Now, Trump and Musk want to rip that away to fund tax handouts for their billionaire buddies.
So here's my message for them: get your hands off our Social Security.
youtube.com/shorts/wTC_H...
Now, Trump and Musk want to rip that away to fund tax handouts for their billionaire buddies.
So here's my message for them: get your hands off our Social Security.
youtube.com/shorts/wTC_H...
Social Security is not charity or some giveaway. It's money earned through years of hard work.
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
youtube.com
April 1, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Social Security is not charity or some giveaway. It's money people earned through years of hard work.
Now, Trump and Musk want to rip that away to fund tax handouts for their billionaire buddies.
So here's my message for them: get your hands off our Social Security.
youtube.com/shorts/wTC_H...
Now, Trump and Musk want to rip that away to fund tax handouts for their billionaire buddies.
So here's my message for them: get your hands off our Social Security.
youtube.com/shorts/wTC_H...
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We're been surprisingly competitive in these two deep red districts, where DEMs have outraised Republicans.
Your volunteered time can make all the difference for Gay Valimont and Josh Weil! www.mobilize.us/floridadems/...
Your volunteered time can make all the difference for Gay Valimont and Josh Weil! www.mobilize.us/floridadems/...
Election Day Phone Bank for CD-01 & CD-06! · Florida Democratic Party
Join us on Election Day, April 1, as we call voters and get out the vote for Gay Valimont in CD-01 and Josh Weil in CD-06! There are two hour shifts starting at 10am ET, 9am CT and go until polls clos...
www.mobilize.us
April 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We're been surprisingly competitive in these two deep red districts, where DEMs have outraised Republicans.
Your volunteered time can make all the difference for Gay Valimont and Josh Weil! www.mobilize.us/floridadems/...
Your volunteered time can make all the difference for Gay Valimont and Josh Weil! www.mobilize.us/floridadems/...
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Clyburn: "People better get serious about this. When he says he's not joking about throwing away the Constitution, which is what he'd have to do to have a third term, and we are not gonna rise up in opposition to that? I think it's time for us all to wake up."
March 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Clyburn: "People better get serious about this. When he says he's not joking about throwing away the Constitution, which is what he'd have to do to have a third term, and we are not gonna rise up in opposition to that? I think it's time for us all to wake up."
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Please welcome @barackobama.bsky.social with a follow, who just joined @bsky.app today!
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
March 23, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Please welcome @barackobama.bsky.social with a follow, who just joined @bsky.app today!
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...
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ICE detained Julio Noriega, a 54 year-old US citizen who was born in Chicago, for over 10 hours on January 31st.
He was walking around "Berwyn, Illinois, handing out his resume to local businesses."
They didn't show him a warrant.
They didn't give him paperwork.
And he's now suing.
He was walking around "Berwyn, Illinois, handing out his resume to local businesses."
They didn't show him a warrant.
They didn't give him paperwork.
And he's now suing.
March 18, 2025 at 8:49 PM
ICE detained Julio Noriega, a 54 year-old US citizen who was born in Chicago, for over 10 hours on January 31st.
He was walking around "Berwyn, Illinois, handing out his resume to local businesses."
They didn't show him a warrant.
They didn't give him paperwork.
And he's now suing.
He was walking around "Berwyn, Illinois, handing out his resume to local businesses."
They didn't show him a warrant.
They didn't give him paperwork.
And he's now suing.
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Article on Jackie Robinson’s military career removed from defense department website
Article on Jackie Robinson’s military career removed from defense department website
* Baseball legend served in US Army in second world war
* Similar moves have been made in attack on DEI
An article history detailing Jackie Robinson’s military career has seemingly been taken down on the Department of Defense’s website as an apparent…
www.theguardian.com
March 19, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Article on Jackie Robinson’s military career removed from defense department website
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March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025
From 1942 to 1945, the Code Talkers were key to every major operation of the Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
March 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
March 17, 2025
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