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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 4h

Yes, but the media frames Pam (& others) as a muscular attack dog, successfully fending off hard questions - not a weasel or sly fox for refusing to comply. She reminds me of the toxic people shrinks talk about - when they change the subject, you have to be a broken record, reiterate your demand.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 9h

This is great! In Short Attention Span World, it would be useful to have a brief version to pass around. We should be talking more about these manipulative techniques, used in press conferences and congressional oversight hearings, and celebrated as "victories" by the MSM.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 1d

Um, the lady doth protest too much, methinks.

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Leah McElrath @leahmcelrath.bsky.social · 1d

The Trump administration’s primary communication strategy is drawn from the DARVO tactics of abusers:

Deny
Attack
Reverse
Victim and
Offender

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

NOTABLE -- Pam Bondi refuses to answer direct questions about if the FBI has incriminating photos of Trump with half-naked young women, but instead deflects from them by attacking Sen. Whitehouse

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 1d

One week out from publication day. We're launching our book about Benjamin Lay, a little person who was one of the world's first abolitionists, at the Abington Quaker Meeting House in PA. This is where he and his wife worshipped! #kidlit #nonfiction #resistance #edusky 📚

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 1d

I've seen a few MOC do that. Actually we should all be able to identify the various techniques they employ (besides lying) to avoid telling the truth, and to manipulate the public. Thanks for your attention to this matter😆

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 1d

What's the backstory?

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 1d

What's an effective way for journalists and congresspeople interviewers to respond to this mock indignation shtick? Otherwise they'll keep using it...

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 2d

can they also have their intestines pulled out of their stomachs, and wrapped around their necks?

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 2d

I imagine you have read "A Fly in the Soup"? Wonderful.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 2d

A Yiddish curse for Stephen: His mouth should be in his rear.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 3d

Today's #kidlit #resistance quote: "Some people think she should quiet down and let men do the talking. Dolores just gets louder. She asks other women to speak up, too. Their voices rise up together, booming over the farm, roaring into the city, rumbling across the country."📚👍 #edusky
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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 3d

Especially if the admin prevents free and fair elections next year.

Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 3d

Interesting idea: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Blue states should come together to declare an emergency. Here’s how | Thomas Geoghegan

States opposed to Trump can create a compact – a new prototype for American government – even if it’s perceived as political theater

www.theguardian.com

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Democratic Activists @democratswin.bsky.social · 4d

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 4d

Pair this with LOUDMOUTH- for young adults, by @dheiligman.bsky.social:

Book cover showing front and side mugshots of Emma Goldman, overlayed with graphic colorful images- anarchist symbol, crown and dress of the Statue of Liberty etc.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 6d

May Miller turn into a blintz and be eaten by a cat.

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 9d

Just another day spent climbing the walls in San Francisco…🎃💀☠️👹🕸️🕷️
#Halloween #skeletons

Skeletons climbing exterior of house for Halloween

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 9d

Much gratitude for sharing the post, @jeannewharvey.bsky.social !

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 10d

Sundays I'm posting a quote about #resistance and #solidarity in #kidlit. Today's gem is from WE ARE THE CHANGE, inspired by @ACLU, Chronicle Books, art by Juana Medina. #edusky 📚👍 What are your favorites?

half spread of art from picture book shows three overlapping circles in a row, yellow, blue and red, each with eyes, a nose and mouth drawn in white.

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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 11d

Hard agree! Many meals have been ruined by #noise pollution. Blaring music and boorish diners talking over it, getting louder with every drink.

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jkavanagh.bsky.social @jkavanagh.bsky.social · 11d

“One of the perks of parenthood, it is often said, is to relive the joys of one’s youth, to share with your child everything you once loved—especially books.”

A Children’s Book That Actually Feels Like Childhood

In “Sato the Rabbit,” the aim is not to educate but to surrender to the rhythms of daily life.

www.newyorker.com

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Joshua Holland @joshuaholland.bsky.social · 11d

“He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.

“He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.”

-Declaration of Independence

Ashton Pittman @ashtonpittman.bsky.social · 11d

Trump says he authorizes Hegseth to deploy the military to Portland, which he lyingly calls "war ravaged," and says he is authorizing "full force."

Donald J. Trump
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At the request of Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, I am directing Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, to provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland, and any of our ICE Facilities under siege from attack by Antifa, and other domestic terrorists. I am also authorizing Full Force, if necessary. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
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Michelle Markel @michellemarkel.bsky.social · 12d

#TLSky u give me faith in humanity. I 💙 #socialjustice picture books that show kids how to use their super powers for protest: THE PEOPLE'S PAINTER, I'M GONNA PAINT. My FEARLESS BENJAMIN: The Quaker Dwarf Who Fought Slavery (Marcus Rediker, coauthor), pubs October 14. 📚 #SlowChat #TLSkychat

Book Cover shows man with grey beard and black hat sitting under a tree writing in a book with a quill pen resembling a flame. Houses and river in the background

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Vince D. Monroy @vincedmonroy.bsky.social · 12d

Gov. Gavin Newsom just dropped a new video for Yes on Prop 50 —

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Black Intellect @blackintellect.bsky.social · 12d

In doctors’ offices, the consequences of Trump’s comments on Tylenol and vaccines are immediately clear | CNN www.cnn.com/2025/09/26/h...

In doctors’ offices, the consequences of Trump’s comments on Tylenol and vaccines are immediately clear | CNN

In an instant, the president inserted himself into doctor-patient relationships all over the country, Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez writes. She knew that Trump’s words would have consequences, but she was ...

www.cnn.com

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