Madeleine B
@maddiedb.bsky.social
Artist, caretaker, autistic. Mom to two kids and a dog. Husband is not too bad. Trans rights are human rights.
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
You Can’t Fight Fascism While Defunding Libraries
“Libraries embody everything that we need right now to fight back against fascism," says Sara Heymann.
organizingmythoughts.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed disastrous cuts to our city's libraries while setting aside $5M for a ShotSpotter replacement. As library associate Sara Heymann told me, “Libraries embody everything we need to fight back against fascism.” My piece on what’s at stake and how to fight back:
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I have needed & still need a lot of help. I grew up poor & know what a huge difference kindness can make in one's life and I try to pay it forward as much as possible.
So this Christmas, Be an Angel! There are angel trees, toy drives & food drives happening and if you have the means, be an angel.
So this Christmas, Be an Angel! There are angel trees, toy drives & food drives happening and if you have the means, be an angel.
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I have needed & still need a lot of help. I grew up poor & know what a huge difference kindness can make in one's life and I try to pay it forward as much as possible.
So this Christmas, Be an Angel! There are angel trees, toy drives & food drives happening and if you have the means, be an angel.
So this Christmas, Be an Angel! There are angel trees, toy drives & food drives happening and if you have the means, be an angel.
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My right side is absolutely killing me
You need an appendectomy
How much is that
Umm … $47,285
How much without the anesthesia
Ok we can do that for $36,210
I don’t think so
What’s it going to take to get you into this OR today
I’m going to shop around
Hold on, my manager is coming over
You need an appendectomy
How much is that
Umm … $47,285
How much without the anesthesia
Ok we can do that for $36,210
I don’t think so
What’s it going to take to get you into this OR today
I’m going to shop around
Hold on, my manager is coming over
TRUMP: We’re going to give Americans the money to buy health insurance
REPORTER: But won’t they buy it from
Insurance companies?
TRUMP: Ahhh. Some may. I mean they’ll be negotiating prices
REPORTER: But won’t they buy it from
Insurance companies?
TRUMP: Ahhh. Some may. I mean they’ll be negotiating prices
November 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
My right side is absolutely killing me
You need an appendectomy
How much is that
Umm … $47,285
How much without the anesthesia
Ok we can do that for $36,210
I don’t think so
What’s it going to take to get you into this OR today
I’m going to shop around
Hold on, my manager is coming over
You need an appendectomy
How much is that
Umm … $47,285
How much without the anesthesia
Ok we can do that for $36,210
I don’t think so
What’s it going to take to get you into this OR today
I’m going to shop around
Hold on, my manager is coming over
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#RECALL: About 117k Zippee Silicone Activity Toys; The recalled silicone activity toys contain spherical ends that can reach the back of the throat, posing a serious choking hazard to children. Get full refund: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
#RECALL: About 117k Zippee Silicone Activity Toys; The recalled silicone activity toys contain spherical ends that can reach the back of the throat, posing a serious choking hazard to children. Get full refund: www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026...
Stand for right. Stand for rights. Stand for all human rights. Or sit down.
I have watched as so-called "compromise" positions on transgender people's rights have failed over and over--in statehouses, the Biden White House, and in liberal rhetoric. There is no middle ground acceptable to the politicians, activists, and billionaires obsessed with trans people and our lives.
November 1, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Stand for right. Stand for rights. Stand for all human rights. Or sit down.
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🗣️Calling all Rapturers!
We have some business to handle. Lemme get them keys (house and cars), bank accounts, 401k/IRAs, pets (only cats), and streaming passwords. May your paradise be eternal.
We have some business to handle. Lemme get them keys (house and cars), bank accounts, 401k/IRAs, pets (only cats), and streaming passwords. May your paradise be eternal.
September 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
🗣️Calling all Rapturers!
We have some business to handle. Lemme get them keys (house and cars), bank accounts, 401k/IRAs, pets (only cats), and streaming passwords. May your paradise be eternal.
We have some business to handle. Lemme get them keys (house and cars), bank accounts, 401k/IRAs, pets (only cats), and streaming passwords. May your paradise be eternal.
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y'all this is at 850. I'm confident we can get to 1000 before Monday (when I will be bringing it to the state chair).
This letter is now live and ready for signatories!
We are asking cisgender allies in Minnesota who consider themselves members of the DFL to sign on to show support for trans people here.
We are asking cisgender allies in Minnesota who consider themselves members of the DFL to sign on to show support for trans people here.
September 14, 2025 at 12:23 AM
y'all this is at 850. I'm confident we can get to 1000 before Monday (when I will be bringing it to the state chair).
I’m saving any “thoughts and prayers” for the public exposure of the criminal web surrounding Epstein and Maxwell.
September 11, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I’m saving any “thoughts and prayers” for the public exposure of the criminal web surrounding Epstein and Maxwell.
In case anyone needs to hear this.
September 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In case anyone needs to hear this.
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Your monthly reminder:
Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs your stories.
Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs your stories.
September 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Your monthly reminder:
Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs your stories.
Keep writing. When no one cares, persist. When things appear to be crumbling, keep at it. When it's difficult, push through. When you feel alone, listen to the stories in your blood. Just write. The world needs your stories.
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If you have folks in the Sip that want to get back onto BlueSky, you may want to share this info with them.
August 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
If you have folks in the Sip that want to get back onto BlueSky, you may want to share this info with them.
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The 29th is COLOR TASTE TEXTURE’s 2nd Book Birthday! And Trinket’s 4th Anniversary Gotcha Day! Help us celebrate this week by reskeeting, buying the book if you haven’t already, requesting it at your library, and/or leaving positive reviews if you loved it!
August 24, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The 29th is COLOR TASTE TEXTURE’s 2nd Book Birthday! And Trinket’s 4th Anniversary Gotcha Day! Help us celebrate this week by reskeeting, buying the book if you haven’t already, requesting it at your library, and/or leaving positive reviews if you loved it!
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Confirming, as was obvious from context already, that this wasn’t a one-off. They are routinely using Signal to evade statutory record retention requirements.
March 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Confirming, as was obvious from context already, that this wasn’t a one-off. They are routinely using Signal to evade statutory record retention requirements.
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english version (no paywall) www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard: Private Data and Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online
Donald Trump's most important security advisers used Signal to discuss an imminent military strike. Now, reporting by DER SPIEGEL has found that the contact data of some of those officials, including ...
www.spiegel.de
March 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
english version (no paywall) www.spiegel.de/internationa...
Grok, a standout AI program!
94% wrong! Beat THAT, ChatGPT!
94% wrong! Beat THAT, ChatGPT!
March 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Grok, a standout AI program!
94% wrong! Beat THAT, ChatGPT!
94% wrong! Beat THAT, ChatGPT!
I want this on a t-shirt.
February 17, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I want this on a t-shirt.
Now, Ukraine. We guaranteed their sovereignty in return for surrendering their nukes. Our word is obviously worth a trump coin.
February 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Now, Ukraine. We guaranteed their sovereignty in return for surrendering their nukes. Our word is obviously worth a trump coin.
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Wondering what you can do to fight back against (gestures broadly at everything)? This is your one-stop shop for the most impactful ways to take action right now: indivisible.org/take...
February 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Wondering what you can do to fight back against (gestures broadly at everything)? This is your one-stop shop for the most impactful ways to take action right now: indivisible.org/take...
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The RFK Jr. confirmation hearing has been scheduled for 1/29/25. The nomination is on shaky ground.
Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary
Here's how to do that, step-by-step:
Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary
Here's how to do that, step-by-step:
CTA: RFK Jr Nomination Hearing Scheduled - Time To Reach Out To Your Senators | Matthew Cortland
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January 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The RFK Jr. confirmation hearing has been scheduled for 1/29/25. The nomination is on shaky ground.
Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary
Here's how to do that, step-by-step:
Here's the call to action: Reach Out To Your Senators and Urge Them To Oppose RFK Jr's nomination to be HHS Secretary
Here's how to do that, step-by-step:
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The Tennessean is now asking if folks support @GovBillLee’s private school vouchers scam — go here to weigh in: www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
Reminder: over 60 school boards passed anti-voucher resolutions.
Reminder: over 60 school boards passed anti-voucher resolutions.
January 10, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The Tennessean is now asking if folks support @GovBillLee’s private school vouchers scam — go here to weigh in: www.tennessean.com/story/opinio...
Reminder: over 60 school boards passed anti-voucher resolutions.
Reminder: over 60 school boards passed anti-voucher resolutions.
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Here's a link to watch duty info app.watchduty.org/i/40334
Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts
Real-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby
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January 9, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Here's a link to watch duty info app.watchduty.org/i/40334