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Robin

@birdwomanz.bsky.social

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I'm here for the art and politics. And cats, of course.

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · Apr 1

Well, Women's History Month is over for 2025, but I've decided to keep posting art because it can be a powerful weapon against injustice as well as a balm for a troubled heart - both of which seem necessary now.

Vanessa German (b. 1976)
Glory (2017)

(Nelson-Atkins Museum)

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 6h

Edouard Vuillard (1868-1940)
Self-Portrait with Sister (c. 1892)

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 14h

JD Vance claims that diversity weakens unions, as people end up distrusting each other and not organizing.

Let me tell you two menswear stories related to this claim. 🧵

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Senator Jay Costa @senatorcosta.com · 9h

Whether you're voting with a mail-in ballot or at your polling place on November 4, make sure you flip your ballot over and answer all the questions on the back! You can learn more about how to understand, complete, and return your ballot at vote.pa.gov

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brendanamartin.bsky.social @brendanamartin.bsky.social · 12d

GA National Guard members in Federal Center SW metro station.

I don’t enjoy doing it, but I always approach them, because they shouldn’t think their occupation of DC is normal, nor should we. It’s a matter of my dignity
to not pass them silently.

Went with my usual script:…\1

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you.

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Senator Patty Murray @murray.senate.gov · 1d

BREAKING: Democrats just tried to pass a standalone bill to fund WIC & SNAP to make sure families don't go hungry during the Republican shutdown.

Republicans BLOCKED it. So Trump won't use emergency funds to keep SNAP running, and Republicans won't let any bills pass. Shameful.

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 1d

Lois Dodd (b. 1927)
Tree with Three Trunks (2011)

Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 1d

A toy for the toddler.

Similarly the new Japanese PM said she'd nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize.

When he's so easily distracted by shiny things, is it any wonder foreign nations try to buy his good will with trinkets?

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 1d

@adamzyglis.bsky.social

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 2d

Gustave Courbet (1818-1877)
The Fringe of the Forest (c. 1856)

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Miranda 🖤🤍💜 @doomscroling.bsky.social · 2d

Heretic Coffee in Portland, Oregon has announced that starting Nov 1st they will provide breakfast to those in the community who will be facing hunger due to SNAP benefits not being sent out in November.

"we know it’s not much, but we’ll do our best to keep you fed" - Heretic Coffee

#Pinks

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Janet Lunde @janetlunde.bsky.social · 2d

The Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting was 7 years ago today. I took photos of the gathering that evening, and of signs around the neighborhood afterward.

People from the Squirrel Hill neighborhood spontaneously gathered at the intersection of Forbes and Murray.

Local diner had a sign out front reading: Need a friend or shoulder? Coffee is on us today.

Local stores, restaurants and home had signs like this one, which reads NO PLACE FOR HATE - LOVE SQUIRREL HILL.

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Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social · 2d

Every mention of SNAP being frozen should include this simple fact:

TRUMP is CHOOSING TO CANCEL FOOD ASSISTANCE. There are literally emergency dollars available to keep SNAP funded.

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 2d

Coulda had Conor Lamb!

Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 3d

Henri Matisse (1869-1954)
Mademoiselle Yvonne Landisberg (1914)

Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 3d

I would say the Argentinians want that 40 billion USD and are willing to go through hell to get it.

Nevertheless, the collapse appears inevitable.

Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 3d

I'm wondering when Vance will make his move.

The release of the Epstein Files might give him an opening. Beyond that, I worry how incoherent the Felon would have to become before his cult followers would let him go.

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 3d

I thought that was what cat videos were for. 🤔

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John Boekeloo @boekeloo.bsky.social · 3d

We know who runs the social media feed but who is actually running the country?

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3d

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 3d

Reminder: November 4th is extremely important, don’t forget to vote!

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Jack Hopkins-The Original @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social · 4d

If you can’t find hope...be hope. Someone’s watching you for permission to keep going.

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 4d

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Robin @birdwomanz.bsky.social · 4d

I'm not sure why they think they have to go with the first candidate out of the gate when the primary is 6 months away.

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Adam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 4d

The shutdown has demonstrated how, in so many ways, we currently have a one party system in our government

Combine this with the capitulation of Republicans to Trump's every decision and you can see how seamlessly we have slipped into autocracy

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 4d

RADDATZ: Should the president be meeting with Democrats to end the shutdown?

BESSENT: Well, what good does it do, Martha?

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