@pollysw.bsky.social
Writer, Retired English professor, activist.
🚨Resources 🚨a thread I’ll be updating a lot. 🧵🧵🧵
Verizon Wireless will work with furloughed federal employees to either split your payment or move the due date forward 30 days if you call them.
Verizon Wireless will work with furloughed federal employees to either split your payment or move the due date forward 30 days if you call them.
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Ta-Nehasi Coates is doing a lot of things with this essay, but one of the most important is fearlessly using examples of anti-trans hate to describe Charlie Kirk's politics.
The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.
The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.
Charlie Kirk, Redeemed: A Political Class Finds Its Lost Cause
By ignoring the rhetoric and actions of the Turning Point USA founder, pundits and politicians are sanitizing his legacy.
www.vanityfair.com
September 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ta-Nehasi Coates is doing a lot of things with this essay, but one of the most important is fearlessly using examples of anti-trans hate to describe Charlie Kirk's politics.
The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.
The contrast between his choices and those of other writers for major legacy outlets is revealing.
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Judging by the shamefully opportunistic & politicizing rhetoric of some rightwingers on Twitter, & their cynical use of Charlie Kirk’s horrific murder for political point scoring, it’s almost as if Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman wasn’t murdered by a Trump-voting MAGA maniac just 12 weeks ago.
September 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Judging by the shamefully opportunistic & politicizing rhetoric of some rightwingers on Twitter, & their cynical use of Charlie Kirk’s horrific murder for political point scoring, it’s almost as if Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman wasn’t murdered by a Trump-voting MAGA maniac just 12 weeks ago.
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September 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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ATTN: If you’re one of the 1,000 FBI agents who reviewed the Epstein files, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻
July 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
ATTN: If you’re one of the 1,000 FBI agents who reviewed the Epstein files, feel free to reach out to me via signal (in my bio). I’ll keep you anonymous- as I have the thousands of current and former federal workers who have sent me tips. Please share this widely. 🙏🏻
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1/ Transgender Americans should update their passport gender markers now — while a court order forces the State Department to process new applications, @aclu.org said. Here’s what to know. 🧵
July 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
1/ Transgender Americans should update their passport gender markers now — while a court order forces the State Department to process new applications, @aclu.org said. Here’s what to know. 🧵
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If you are arrested during a protest or action against ICE or CPD in Chicago, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at [email protected].
(This is an offer for criminal defense; I unfortunately don't do immigration law.)
(This is an offer for criminal defense; I unfortunately don't do immigration law.)
June 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
If you are arrested during a protest or action against ICE or CPD in Chicago, I can represent you pro bono. Email me at [email protected].
(This is an offer for criminal defense; I unfortunately don't do immigration law.)
(This is an offer for criminal defense; I unfortunately don't do immigration law.)
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Los Angeles: if you get tear gas or see other people who have been and someone calling themselves a medic tries to use milk to wash their eyes out SLAP THAT MILK JUG OUT THEIR FUCKING HAND. MILK DOES NOT WASH OUT TEAR GAS.
Just use bottled water please.
Just use bottled water please.
Timely reminder that the treatment for chemical weapons like tear gas and pepper spray is:
1) remove from active contamination (get them out of the cloud of teargas, remove outer layers of clothing if possible)
2) flush eyes with ONLY clean water. Wash skin and hair with water and soap.
1) remove from active contamination (get them out of the cloud of teargas, remove outer layers of clothing if possible)
2) flush eyes with ONLY clean water. Wash skin and hair with water and soap.
June 7, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Los Angeles: if you get tear gas or see other people who have been and someone calling themselves a medic tries to use milk to wash their eyes out SLAP THAT MILK JUG OUT THEIR FUCKING HAND. MILK DOES NOT WASH OUT TEAR GAS.
Just use bottled water please.
Just use bottled water please.
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House GOP is holding a hearing on their tax bill at 1:00 AM because they don't want us to know about their scheme to strip 13.7 million people of health coverage & they think no one will stay awake for it.
I’ll be there, testifying & offering amendments to protect our families.
I’ll be there, testifying & offering amendments to protect our families.
May 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
House GOP is holding a hearing on their tax bill at 1:00 AM because they don't want us to know about their scheme to strip 13.7 million people of health coverage & they think no one will stay awake for it.
I’ll be there, testifying & offering amendments to protect our families.
I’ll be there, testifying & offering amendments to protect our families.
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A group of European countries is devising a strategy to poach researchers in the United States in response to American government cuts in education and research.
Europe looks to poach US researchers as Trump cuts funding
Twelve EU capitals want programs to bring over American scholars.
www.politico.eu
March 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A group of European countries is devising a strategy to poach researchers in the United States in response to American government cuts in education and research.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mark Klein. In 2006, Mark showed up at EFF’s front door with a simple question: “Do you folks care about privacy?” We did. And what Mark told us changed everything.
In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass Spying
EFF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Klein, a bona fide hero who risked civil liability and criminal prosecution to help expose a massive spying program that violated the rights of m...
www.eff.org
March 12, 2025 at 8:50 PM
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mark Klein. In 2006, Mark showed up at EFF’s front door with a simple question: “Do you folks care about privacy?” We did. And what Mark told us changed everything.
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(1/5) Updated Suicide Prevention Resources - please reach out if you're struggling!
National Crisis Line: 988
For Veterans: 988, press 1
National Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
The above lines are the only ones tied into the National 988 network. All the rest in this thread are not.
National Crisis Line: 988
For Veterans: 988, press 1
National Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
The above lines are the only ones tied into the National 988 network. All the rest in this thread are not.
February 26, 2025 at 11:04 PM
(1/5) Updated Suicide Prevention Resources - please reach out if you're struggling!
National Crisis Line: 988
For Veterans: 988, press 1
National Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
The above lines are the only ones tied into the National 988 network. All the rest in this thread are not.
National Crisis Line: 988
For Veterans: 988, press 1
National Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
The above lines are the only ones tied into the National 988 network. All the rest in this thread are not.
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(2/5) For LGBTQ folks:
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ 25 and under): 866-488-7386
Trevor Project Text Line: text "START" to 678678
LGBT National Hotline (NOT 24/7): (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ 25 and under): 866-488-7386
Trevor Project Text Line: text "START" to 678678
LGBT National Hotline (NOT 24/7): (888) 843-4564
February 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
(2/5) For LGBTQ folks:
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ 25 and under): 866-488-7386
Trevor Project Text Line: text "START" to 678678
LGBT National Hotline (NOT 24/7): (888) 843-4564
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ 25 and under): 866-488-7386
Trevor Project Text Line: text "START" to 678678
LGBT National Hotline (NOT 24/7): (888) 843-4564
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(3/5) For LGBTQ folks (cont.):
BlackLine (for BIPOC & BIPOC + LGBTQ): 800-604-5841
Desi Lifeline (For LGBTQ South Asians): 908-367-3374
General:
National Institute on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline (NOT 24/7): 800-950-6264
NAMI Text Line (NOT 24/7): text "helpline" to 62640
BlackLine (for BIPOC & BIPOC + LGBTQ): 800-604-5841
Desi Lifeline (For LGBTQ South Asians): 908-367-3374
General:
National Institute on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline (NOT 24/7): 800-950-6264
NAMI Text Line (NOT 24/7): text "helpline" to 62640
February 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM
(3/5) For LGBTQ folks (cont.):
BlackLine (for BIPOC & BIPOC + LGBTQ): 800-604-5841
Desi Lifeline (For LGBTQ South Asians): 908-367-3374
General:
National Institute on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline (NOT 24/7): 800-950-6264
NAMI Text Line (NOT 24/7): text "helpline" to 62640
BlackLine (for BIPOC & BIPOC + LGBTQ): 800-604-5841
Desi Lifeline (For LGBTQ South Asians): 908-367-3374
General:
National Institute on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline (NOT 24/7): 800-950-6264
NAMI Text Line (NOT 24/7): text "helpline" to 62640
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(4/5) For Military/Veterans/Dependents:
Stop Soldier Suicide Crisis Line: 844-317-1136
Vets 4 Warriors Help Line (serves AD, vets, dependents): 855-838-8255
CG SUPRT: Coast Guard Crisis Line: 855-247-8778
Stop Soldier Suicide Crisis Line: 844-317-1136
Vets 4 Warriors Help Line (serves AD, vets, dependents): 855-838-8255
CG SUPRT: Coast Guard Crisis Line: 855-247-8778
February 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
(4/5) For Military/Veterans/Dependents:
Stop Soldier Suicide Crisis Line: 844-317-1136
Vets 4 Warriors Help Line (serves AD, vets, dependents): 855-838-8255
CG SUPRT: Coast Guard Crisis Line: 855-247-8778
Stop Soldier Suicide Crisis Line: 844-317-1136
Vets 4 Warriors Help Line (serves AD, vets, dependents): 855-838-8255
CG SUPRT: Coast Guard Crisis Line: 855-247-8778
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As always, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social is a real one.
February 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
As always, @chriswarcraft.bsky.social is a real one.
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Rochester physicists have directly proved, for the first time, the existence of a new quantum state called "nuclear-spin dark state." The discovery from Professor John Nichol and his team could lead to more efficient #quantum computers and technologies
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/n...
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/n...
Scientists directly prove the existence of a nuclear-spin dark state
University of Rochester researchers have directly proven the existence of a quantum state known as the nuclear-spin dark state.
www.rochester.edu
February 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Rochester physicists have directly proved, for the first time, the existence of a new quantum state called "nuclear-spin dark state." The discovery from Professor John Nichol and his team could lead to more efficient #quantum computers and technologies
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/n...
www.rochester.edu/newscenter/n...
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ATTN HHS EMPLOYEES: Firing notices are going out. I am in receipt of an email saying they will revoke your access as soon as you read the email that you've been fired. Please download everything you need before you open that email. SHARE FAR & WIDE. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/attn-hhs-e...
ATTN: HHS EMPLOYEES
If you work for HHS, read this BEFORE you open certain emails
www.muellershewrote.com
February 15, 2025 at 1:31 AM
ATTN HHS EMPLOYEES: Firing notices are going out. I am in receipt of an email saying they will revoke your access as soon as you read the email that you've been fired. Please download everything you need before you open that email. SHARE FAR & WIDE. My latest: www.muellershewrote.com/p/attn-hhs-e...
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The Danielle Sassoon letter to AG Bondi is wow.
If you have a tip about what’s going on in DOJ/SDNY, I can be reached on Signal at annabower.24
Read the letter: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
If you have a tip about what’s going on in DOJ/SDNY, I can be reached on Signal at annabower.24
Read the letter: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
Sassoon Bondi Letter
www.documentcloud.org
February 13, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The Danielle Sassoon letter to AG Bondi is wow.
If you have a tip about what’s going on in DOJ/SDNY, I can be reached on Signal at annabower.24
Read the letter: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
If you have a tip about what’s going on in DOJ/SDNY, I can be reached on Signal at annabower.24
Read the letter: www.documentcloud.org/documents/25...
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🚨 Cool job alert! 🚨
At @freedom.press, we're hiring a Senior Digital Security Trainer to help us facilitate security education for journalists.
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. Strong US-based remote candidates will also be considered.
freedom.press/careers/job/...
At @freedom.press, we're hiring a Senior Digital Security Trainer to help us facilitate security education for journalists.
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. Strong US-based remote candidates will also be considered.
freedom.press/careers/job/...
February 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
🚨 Cool job alert! 🚨
At @freedom.press, we're hiring a Senior Digital Security Trainer to help us facilitate security education for journalists.
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. Strong US-based remote candidates will also be considered.
freedom.press/careers/job/...
At @freedom.press, we're hiring a Senior Digital Security Trainer to help us facilitate security education for journalists.
This role is based in Brooklyn, NY. Strong US-based remote candidates will also be considered.
freedom.press/careers/job/...
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Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
February 11, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Imagine if @aoc @sanders.senate.gov , every dem, SIMULTANEOUSLY held Town Halls where they allowed grant and contract recipients to explain to the country what it is they do and why it's important
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
Invite all media. Including RW podcasters. @spaces Flood the zone
Call it a Day Of Transparency
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Fed Friends: The Government Retirement and Benefits system will be undergoing "maintenance" this weekend. We recommend you download your personal and general benefits information. New users can create an account by entering "3123", the CDC GRB license number. *Only current employees have access*
February 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Fed Friends: The Government Retirement and Benefits system will be undergoing "maintenance" this weekend. We recommend you download your personal and general benefits information. New users can create an account by entering "3123", the CDC GRB license number. *Only current employees have access*
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Americans are confused, scared and angered by President Trump’s escalating attacks on our independent, professional and dedicated civil service.
That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.
That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.
Rep. Raskin’s On-Demand Webinar for Federal Workers Facing the Trump-Musk Assault on our Government
YouTube video by Rep. Jamie Raskin
www.youtube.com
February 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Americans are confused, scared and angered by President Trump’s escalating attacks on our independent, professional and dedicated civil service.
That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.
That's why I convened top federal workforce experts for this emergency webinar sharing crucial information.