Swell & Swale
@swellandswale.bsky.social
Existing somewhere between the high ground and the low ground | Advocate for democracy | Exploring how history shapes today’s politics | Big believer in the power of informed citizens
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#Indiana, 🌊💪🌽 we're here, we're blue, we're #Hoosiers. Get used to it! If this describes you,you'll want to follow the new(ish) NWI -focused podcast, bluerbythelake.substack.com, which complements the Bloomington-based @hoosleft.us Recent episode on LGBTQ-inclusive religion is aMAZing.
Bluer by the Lake | Substack
Northwest Indiana's only blue-focused podcast. Click to read Bluer by the Lake, a Substack publication. Launched 2 months ago.
bluerbythelake.substack.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:51 AM
#Indiana, 🌊💪🌽 we're here, we're blue, we're #Hoosiers. Get used to it! If this describes you,you'll want to follow the new(ish) NWI -focused podcast, bluerbythelake.substack.com, which complements the Bloomington-based @hoosleft.us Recent episode on LGBTQ-inclusive religion is aMAZing.
July 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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"After Kneecap and Palestine Action, Bob Vylan were the villains of this week’s outrage cycle. Their sin was to hold a mirror to a society that weeps over words but winks at slaughter. Here’s to the cowards in suits and newsrooms who’d rather police lyrics than confront their own complicity."
Bob Vylan’s IDF Chant Ignites Uproar, While Actual Atrocities Get a Pass
The PNG Courier's UK correspondent with the latest from Glastonbury
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/the-png-co...
The PNG Courier's UK correspondent with the latest from Glastonbury
mrhenrymorris.substack.com/p/the-png-co...
The PNG Courier's overseas correspondent with the latest from Glastonbury
Bob Vylan’s IDF Chant Ignites Uproar, While Actual Atrocities Get a Pass
mrhenrymorris.substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
"After Kneecap and Palestine Action, Bob Vylan were the villains of this week’s outrage cycle. Their sin was to hold a mirror to a society that weeps over words but winks at slaughter. Here’s to the cowards in suits and newsrooms who’d rather police lyrics than confront their own complicity."
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Has anyone asked Stephen Miller whether he thinks Marco Rubio belongs in this country? I would be very curious how he answers
Just awful: A 75-year-old man just died in ICE custody, ICE has revealed in a notice to Congress.
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
But here's the rub: This man, a Cuban national, was first paroled into the US in 1966—nearly 60 years ago! They were set to deport him anyway.
Details in my new piece:
newrepublic.com/article/1974...
Why Did a 75-Year-Old Man in Poor Health Just Die in ICE Custody?
Isidro Perez came to the United States from Cuba nearly 60 years ago. This is who Stephen Miller is going after now?
newrepublic.com
June 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Has anyone asked Stephen Miller whether he thinks Marco Rubio belongs in this country? I would be very curious how he answers
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I am the KFC drumstick to the arm.
“Wound Man” is an illustration which first appeared in European surgical texts during the Middle Ages. It laid out schematically the various wounds a person might suffer in battle or in accidents, with accompanying text stating treatments.
It's Friday! Tag yourself as a wound.
It's Friday! Tag yourself as a wound.
June 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I am the KFC drumstick to the arm.
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I was one of those men who couldn’t stop talking. Here’s how I learned to shut up and listen
I was one of those men who couldn’t stop talking. Here’s how I learned to shut up and listen
After realising how much I interrupted other people, I decided I needed to make a drastic change. Here’s how starting to listen changed my relationships – and made me happier
www.theguardian.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:23 AM
I was one of those men who couldn’t stop talking. Here’s how I learned to shut up and listen
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wtf?
"These armed bounty hunters stormed a
family's home in Huntington Beach
no warrant, no ID, weapons drawn on kids. Do you recognize them? Help us identify them.
family's home in Huntington Beach
no warrant, no ID, weapons drawn on kids. Do you recognize them? Help us identify them.
June 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
wtf?
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The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
June 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Minnesota assassin appears to be a hate-filled right winger. So can we stop walking on eggshells about MAGA's legitimization of political violence?
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
Yes, Republicans have also been the target of inexcusable violence, but this isn't a "both sides" issue.
1/ A🧵on the danger.
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When Joseph Lister began advocating germ theory in the 19th century, his critics ridiculed him. One man would walk into the operating theatre, slam the door, and say: "There, Mr. Lister's germs can't get in!" Never thought when I was writing THE BUTCHERING ART that we'd be backsliding into the past.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely accept "germ theory" of disease, which may help explain some of the actions he's been taking.
Ancient miasma theory may help explain Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s vaccine moves
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apparently embraces the outdated "miasma theory" of disease instead of the widely accept "germ theory" of disease, which may help explain some of the actions he's been taking.
n.pr
June 15, 2025 at 11:45 AM
When Joseph Lister began advocating germ theory in the 19th century, his critics ridiculed him. One man would walk into the operating theatre, slam the door, and say: "There, Mr. Lister's germs can't get in!" Never thought when I was writing THE BUTCHERING ART that we'd be backsliding into the past.
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I had planned to add a crowd to my parade cartoon but ran out of time. Guess I didn't need to anyway.
June 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
I had planned to add a crowd to my parade cartoon but ran out of time. Guess I didn't need to anyway.
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General Shawn Harris is a great friend and a true patriot. He just got up and running on Bluesky. Help him from the ground up. Every single voter he brings out in his campaign is going to be a critical vote for Jon Ossoff as well. Let’s compete in every corner of this country.
I am Democrat Shawn Harris. I am a husband, father, retired General and farmer. I have announced my candidacy to defeat Marjorie Taylor Greene and I know we will together. Her hate and conspiracies do not belong in Congress. Let’s end the chaos together. Share and join me in this fight:
June 13, 2025 at 1:56 AM
General Shawn Harris is a great friend and a true patriot. He just got up and running on Bluesky. Help him from the ground up. Every single voter he brings out in his campaign is going to be a critical vote for Jon Ossoff as well. Let’s compete in every corner of this country.
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LAPD assisted by the Huntington Beach Police just came in full force firing munitions and with Horse support. Someone was trampled. Another has a serious head injury.
June 9, 2025 at 1:43 AM
LAPD assisted by the Huntington Beach Police just came in full force firing munitions and with Horse support. Someone was trampled. Another has a serious head injury.
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🔥
June 8, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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@kaitlancollins.bsky.social discusses how she avoids falling into Trump’s rhetorical traps and avoids the bait.
June 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
@kaitlancollins.bsky.social discusses how she avoids falling into Trump’s rhetorical traps and avoids the bait.
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If any marginalized group has to fight for equal rights…then our systems and laws are NOT equal.
Read that again. Take all the time you need.
Read that again. Take all the time you need.
June 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM
If any marginalized group has to fight for equal rights…then our systems and laws are NOT equal.
Read that again. Take all the time you need.
Read that again. Take all the time you need.
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Good Taco Tuesday, friends!
May everyone's Tuesday be fabulous, and the margaritas be endless!!
Enjoy the laugh to get the day started right!
#SheShed
May everyone's Tuesday be fabulous, and the margaritas be endless!!
Enjoy the laugh to get the day started right!
#SheShed
June 3, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Good Taco Tuesday, friends!
May everyone's Tuesday be fabulous, and the margaritas be endless!!
Enjoy the laugh to get the day started right!
#SheShed
May everyone's Tuesday be fabulous, and the margaritas be endless!!
Enjoy the laugh to get the day started right!
#SheShed
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Lauren Boebert’s worst nightmare? A Navy Admiral with a spine.
Eileen Laubacher is running in CO-04 to take her seat
She’s at 770 followers on Bluesky. Let’s boost her past 1,000 and show we are DEMOCRACY!
Follow: @eileenforco.bsky.social
#CO04 #FireBoebert #LaubacherForCongress
Eileen Laubacher is running in CO-04 to take her seat
She’s at 770 followers on Bluesky. Let’s boost her past 1,000 and show we are DEMOCRACY!
Follow: @eileenforco.bsky.social
#CO04 #FireBoebert #LaubacherForCongress
May 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Lauren Boebert’s worst nightmare? A Navy Admiral with a spine.
Eileen Laubacher is running in CO-04 to take her seat
She’s at 770 followers on Bluesky. Let’s boost her past 1,000 and show we are DEMOCRACY!
Follow: @eileenforco.bsky.social
#CO04 #FireBoebert #LaubacherForCongress
Eileen Laubacher is running in CO-04 to take her seat
She’s at 770 followers on Bluesky. Let’s boost her past 1,000 and show we are DEMOCRACY!
Follow: @eileenforco.bsky.social
#CO04 #FireBoebert #LaubacherForCongress
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Need to speak with someone at DHS urgently.
If that’s you or someone you know, I’m marisakabas.04 on Signal or email [email protected]
If that’s you or someone you know, I’m marisakabas.04 on Signal or email [email protected]
May 5, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Need to speak with someone at DHS urgently.
If that’s you or someone you know, I’m marisakabas.04 on Signal or email [email protected]
If that’s you or someone you know, I’m marisakabas.04 on Signal or email [email protected]
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love this from @mollyjongfast.bsky.social (and doesn't hurt that she's smacking down chris matthews)
Molly Jong-Fast: “I'm going to respectfully push back on this. This is thought policing 101. This is not okay. They are using anti-antisemitism as a cloak. This is about targeting speech. It has nothing to do with anti-antisemitism and everything to do with authoritarianism.”
#HarvardUniversity
#HarvardUniversity
April 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
love this from @mollyjongfast.bsky.social (and doesn't hurt that she's smacking down chris matthews)
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The "secret".
April 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The "secret".
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They’re going to keep pushing until something stops them.
Deeply concerning: US citizen lawyer getting detained and his phone searched on reentering the U.S. at Customs. www.freep.com/story/news/l...
Lawyer for U-M protester detained at airport after spring break trip with family
Dearborn lawyer says feds tried to seize his cellphone at Detroit Metro Airport as he returned from spring break trip with his family.
www.freep.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:50 AM
They’re going to keep pushing until something stops them.
Look who’s here!
Welcome !
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
April 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Look who’s here!
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These silly liberals whining about coffee tariffs like we don’t produce a shit ton of meth domestically. Anything is a light morning stimulant if you’re not a total pussy about it
April 5, 2025 at 1:56 AM
These silly liberals whining about coffee tariffs like we don’t produce a shit ton of meth domestically. Anything is a light morning stimulant if you’re not a total pussy about it