Susan Brooks-Young
@sjbrooksyoung.bsky.social
This is where I openly express my lefty political views and occasional other topics. If you find that offensive, but still want to follow me, go to Facebook where my public profile leans toward unicorns, rainbows, and sparkly stuff.
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Representative Joe Neguse, a Democrat of Colorado, responds to a reporter's question about what the Democrats are going to do to reopen the government.
November 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Representative Joe Neguse, a Democrat of Colorado, responds to a reporter's question about what the Democrats are going to do to reopen the government.
Couldn't resist posting this sign from No Kings!
October 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Couldn't resist posting this sign from No Kings!
Resistance does pay off. All those phone calls, emails, rallies, postcards make a difference. Not taking action results in more of the same.
October 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Resistance does pay off. All those phone calls, emails, rallies, postcards make a difference. Not taking action results in more of the same.
Appears to be legit. Will be interesting to hear what the investigators discover.
October 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Appears to be legit. Will be interesting to hear what the investigators discover.
From Scott Dworkin: Earlier this morning, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado—NOT Donald Trump.
October 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
From Scott Dworkin: Earlier this morning, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado—NOT Donald Trump.
Reminder! Donald Trump and Republicans are more interested in inflicting pain on the American people than lowering health care costs.
#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown social.demcast.com/s/BPsZk05Z
#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown social.demcast.com/s/BPsZk05Z
October 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Reminder! Donald Trump and Republicans are more interested in inflicting pain on the American people than lowering health care costs.
#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown social.demcast.com/s/BPsZk05Z
#TrumpsHealthCareShutdown social.demcast.com/s/BPsZk05Z
Take this action today!
September 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Take this action today!
"A country that goes after those who get us to laugh at the powerful, is a country where only the powerful get to rule. " Matthew Fox
We must continue to push back with everything we've got. Boycott all things Disney.
We must continue to push back with everything we've got. Boycott all things Disney.
September 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
"A country that goes after those who get us to laugh at the powerful, is a country where only the powerful get to rule. " Matthew Fox
We must continue to push back with everything we've got. Boycott all things Disney.
We must continue to push back with everything we've got. Boycott all things Disney.
When you can't win honestly, cheat!
July 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
When you can't win honestly, cheat!
National Ed Tech Plans are no longer available on the USDOE website. What can we do and where can previous plans be found? See the graphics below. From Civics of Technology
July 7, 2025 at 5:29 PM
National Ed Tech Plans are no longer available on the USDOE website. What can we do and where can previous plans be found? See the graphics below. From Civics of Technology
Seriously, Steve? Seems as if in your book, Sen. Padilla is damned if he's addressing a crisis of FOTUS' making at home and damned if he is in DC voting. Just no pleasing you guys.
June 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Seriously, Steve? Seems as if in your book, Sen. Padilla is damned if he's addressing a crisis of FOTUS' making at home and damned if he is in DC voting. Just no pleasing you guys.
What's happening in L.A. is not a joke.
June 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
What's happening in L.A. is not a joke.
Freaking Jeff Bezos. Cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit WaPo recently when they refused to run her drawing criticizing owner Jeff Bezos. Now they are using the Pulitzer she just won to pimp WaPo subscriptions. Takes a lot of nerve. If you've not seen it, the cartoon is below.
May 7, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Freaking Jeff Bezos. Cartoonist Ann Telnaes quit WaPo recently when they refused to run her drawing criticizing owner Jeff Bezos. Now they are using the Pulitzer she just won to pimp WaPo subscriptions. Takes a lot of nerve. If you've not seen it, the cartoon is below.
The post in the image below (from Alt Acadia National Park) offers a great metaphor for people who despair that individuals cannot make a difference in these insane times. Read and share.
May 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
The post in the image below (from Alt Acadia National Park) offers a great metaphor for people who despair that individuals cannot make a difference in these insane times. Read and share.
Like the folks at lincolnproject.us said...
February 24, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Like the folks at lincolnproject.us said...
No, millions of dead people are not being issued Social Security checks.
February 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
No, millions of dead people are not being issued Social Security checks.
An important reminder from Jen Rubin at The Contrarian.
February 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
An important reminder from Jen Rubin at The Contrarian.
Reminiscent of Nero at the Coliseum for a display of wealth and privilege paid for by the plebians.
February 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Reminiscent of Nero at the Coliseum for a display of wealth and privilege paid for by the plebians.
Lawsuit filed yesterday by Public Citizen and other groups. Keep an eye on this one.
February 5, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Lawsuit filed yesterday by Public Citizen and other groups. Keep an eye on this one.
I love this! Wrote emails yesterday to Lowes and Target to say why I won't be patronizing their stores any longer. Also wrote a thank you email to the CEO of Costco and actually received a reply from him!
January 30, 2025 at 4:24 AM
I love this! Wrote emails yesterday to Lowes and Target to say why I won't be patronizing their stores any longer. Also wrote a thank you email to the CEO of Costco and actually received a reply from him!
Despite whatever gobbledygook FFOTUS comes up with, what happened yesterday related to funding was flat out unconstitutional. See the image below for the explanation of why that is so. Comes from Judd Legum.
January 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Despite whatever gobbledygook FFOTUS comes up with, what happened yesterday related to funding was flat out unconstitutional. See the image below for the explanation of why that is so. Comes from Judd Legum.
Funny how that works, eh? (Posted by a friend on another platform.)
January 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Funny how that works, eh? (Posted by a friend on another platform.)
Oh, this is good. Read the article.
January 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Oh, this is good. Read the article.
January 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I am appalled at the posts attempting to pit the victims of one natural disaster against the victims of another natural disaster.
January 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I am appalled at the posts attempting to pit the victims of one natural disaster against the victims of another natural disaster.