Rowan C. Blake
@purplepirate123.bsky.social
Clevelander. Would rather be on AO3 but NNNOOOO, ya'll had to go make 45 47. Everything the MAGAts Hate in a Female-Ish Human. Says the Fuck Word A Lot. Cat Rescuer. #Resist
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“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
January 1, 2026 at 11:43 AM
“Can’t believe NYC elected a Muslim as mayor.”
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
In truth—a Black American Christian woman swearing in a Ugandan American Muslim of South Asian ethnicity as his Syrian American wife holds the Qurans he swears in on, all while standing on the steps of a subway station—is the most NYC thing imaginable.
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MAGA: This is what I voted for!!! Can we get an update on our ballroom!?!
January 1, 2026 at 12:43 AM
MAGA: This is what I voted for!!! Can we get an update on our ballroom!?!
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I won't lie, this was a tough year for democracy. But we enter 2026 with hope and optimism for the year ahead. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year.
January 1, 2026 at 3:09 AM
I won't lie, this was a tough year for democracy. But we enter 2026 with hope and optimism for the year ahead. I wish you all a happy and healthy new year.
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Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
December 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Never forget this: The forces undermining our democracy, rigging our economy, polluting our planet, and stoking hatred are counting on you to give up. Cynicism is how they win. We must keep fighting in 2026 and beyond.
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Reasons for hope in 2026. (Gift article)
Opinion | Trump Is Getting Weaker, and the Resistance Is Getting Stronger
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Reasons for hope in 2026. (Gift article)
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NEW: The Jack Smith deposition transcript is a devastating, point-by-point rebuttal to claims that the Trump prosecutions were “political,” as Smith details evidence of Trump’s crimes "beyond a reasonable doubt."
Jack Smith Deposition Released Outlining Evidence of Trump's Alleged Crimes 'Beyond a Reasonable Doubt'
The Special Counsel makes clear there was sufficient evidence to pursue the charges
meidasnews.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:56 PM
NEW: The Jack Smith deposition transcript is a devastating, point-by-point rebuttal to claims that the Trump prosecutions were “political,” as Smith details evidence of Trump’s crimes "beyond a reasonable doubt."
This is a great breakdown of what to expect from the senate races next year, with the exception of @atrupar.com near-outright dismissal of Ohio’s Sharrod Brown. 1/
open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...
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How Dems can win the Senate in 2026
So you're saying there's a chance ...
open.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is a great breakdown of what to expect from the senate races next year, with the exception of @atrupar.com near-outright dismissal of Ohio’s Sharrod Brown. 1/
open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...
open.substack.com/pub/aaronrup...
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HE FUCKING SUCKS
Until Ramaswamy reckons with his own role in fostering MAGA racism in America, his sudden profession of clarity on the issue will not come across as moral leadership. It will read as just one more self-serving political play.
When It Comes to Race, Vivek Ramaswamy Is No Moral Leader
The Ohio gubernatorial candidate’s political marriage of convenience with MAGA racists lasted until it became inconvenient.
lnk.thebulwark.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:06 AM
HE FUCKING SUCKS
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Delroy Lindo is on a long list of actors long overdue for an Oscar nomination. He might finally break that ceiling with his role in Sinners. We caught up to talk about Ryan Coogler's "brilliant" epic, and, as always, he has some keen observations to share
Delroy Lindo On The "Brilliant" And "Contemporary" Story In Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' [Interview]
Delroy Lindo already deserved an Oscar nomination. He might finally get one for his role as Delta Slim in Ryan Coogler's Sinners.
theplaylist.net
December 29, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Delroy Lindo is on a long list of actors long overdue for an Oscar nomination. He might finally break that ceiling with his role in Sinners. We caught up to talk about Ryan Coogler's "brilliant" epic, and, as always, he has some keen observations to share
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Market concentration → Less competition → Higher prices for consumers → Corporate profits at 70-year high → Record stock buybacks → Higher shareholder value → More power for corporations and the rich.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Market concentration → Less competition → Higher prices for consumers → Corporate profits at 70-year high → Record stock buybacks → Higher shareholder value → More power for corporations and the rich.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
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I just can’t keep up anymore.🤪
December 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
I just can’t keep up anymore.🤪
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This is not hard. Artists are not responsible for ensuring the Kennedy Center remains relevant and successful. The center’s board is responsible for that, in a fiduciary way. All of this energy being directed at artists should be re-directed at the board.
December 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is not hard. Artists are not responsible for ensuring the Kennedy Center remains relevant and successful. The center’s board is responsible for that, in a fiduciary way. All of this energy being directed at artists should be re-directed at the board.
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Thank you to all the performers who are canceling their events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
December 30, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Thank you to all the performers who are canceling their events at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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📢 Resist & Rising Together: Weekly Good News & Progress
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📢 Resist & Rising Together: Weekly Good News & Progress
Resist & Rising Together Weekly shares uplifting stories of resistance, resilience, and real progress—highlighting weekly victories for democracy, justice, freedom, and equality.
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:07 AM
📢 Resist & Rising Together: Weekly Good News & Progress
open.substack.com/pub/peoplepo...
open.substack.com/pub/peoplepo...
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The New York Times are trying to rehab Marjorie Taylor Greene and they'll look past her still being one of the most anti trans people in Congress while highlighting her statement about wanting "to be more like Christ."
December 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The New York Times are trying to rehab Marjorie Taylor Greene and they'll look past her still being one of the most anti trans people in Congress while highlighting her statement about wanting "to be more like Christ."
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How to Get Rid of “Citizens United”
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How to Get Rid of "Citizens United"
We can do away with it without a new Supreme Court. Nor do we need a constitutional amendment. There’s a far simpler way.
open.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:15 AM
How to Get Rid of “Citizens United”
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Issa Rae has canceled her sold out performance at the Kennedy Center. Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens, Peter Wolf, Low Cut Connie, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., have also canceled. Lin-Manuel Miranda has canceled the entire Kennedy Center run of Hamilton.
December 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Issa Rae has canceled her sold out performance at the Kennedy Center. Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens, Peter Wolf, Low Cut Connie, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., have also canceled. Lin-Manuel Miranda has canceled the entire Kennedy Center run of Hamilton.
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I’ve seen thousands of posts about welfare fraud from right-wingers on social media, which should be prosecuted if people committed crimes, but zero posts about the dozens of wealthy rich fraudsters who stole billions from thousands of people who have been pardoned by Trump.
December 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I’ve seen thousands of posts about welfare fraud from right-wingers on social media, which should be prosecuted if people committed crimes, but zero posts about the dozens of wealthy rich fraudsters who stole billions from thousands of people who have been pardoned by Trump.
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I’d like to believe that the horrific darkness of this past year is a necessary prelude to a brighter and saner future. Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-a-year-of-reckoning
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-a-year-of-reckoning
December 29, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I’d like to believe that the horrific darkness of this past year is a necessary prelude to a brighter and saner future. Some thoughts...
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-a-year-of-reckoning
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-thought-a-year-of-reckoning
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Friends — Here's one "big idea" for how we can start to fix the system in 2026. Let me know your thoughts.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
December 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Friends — Here's one "big idea" for how we can start to fix the system in 2026. Let me know your thoughts.
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
https://robertreich.substack.com/p/how-to-get-rid-of-citizens-united
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Trust in the cat distribution system.
December 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Trust in the cat distribution system.
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The AI bubble keeps getting pumped bigger and bigger while the rest of the economy is gasping for air.
Brace Yourself for the AI Bubble
Robert Reich
www.youtube.com
December 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The AI bubble keeps getting pumped bigger and bigger while the rest of the economy is gasping for air.
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Two weeks ago I spent the whole day at the Museum of the Moving Image to listen to New Yorkers. This is what Liam shared with me.
December 28, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Two weeks ago I spent the whole day at the Museum of the Moving Image to listen to New Yorkers. This is what Liam shared with me.