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Dan Schwerin @danschwerin.bsky.social · 8h

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linden pods, too,
this world of living

on the backs
of others
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#smallpoemsunday

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Jaana Uolamo @jaanauolamo.bsky.social · 13h

go.bsky.app/7XPcF2s

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Moby Dick @mobydickatsea.bsky.social · 10h

But shall this crazed old man be tamely suffered to drag a whole ship’s company down to doom with him?

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 18h

Whenever people complain about the number of folks relying on food stamps, it is worth reminding them that SNAP is, by too large of a degree, a subsidy for corporations that refuse to pay a living wage and their political allies who reject public policy prescriptions to reduce income inequality.

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Dan Schwerin @danschwerin.bsky.social · 9h

In Ps.1:1: 'Harmony & well-being rest on those who do not walk the path of the bad-hearted, the ones who do not stand with those who stir up disharmony, those who will not sit in a circle where others are spoken of with scorn & disrespect (FNV). Well-being is my work today.

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Eve Castle @evecastle.bsky.social · 1d

The Uses of Sorrow
(in my sleep I dreamed this poem)

Someone I loved once gave me
a box full of darkness.

It took me years to understand
that this, too, was a gift.

—Mary Oliver

#SmallPoemSunday #poetry

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Brian Goldstone @brian-goldstone.bsky.social · 18h

SNAP isn't about "people who don't work." It's about people who don't get paid enough to live.

Of the 40 or so million people who rely on food stamps:

* Two-thirds are children, seniors, or disabled

* Most working-age adults who receive SNAP are employed—but in jobs that pay poverty wages

Marc Lobliner post on X: "Why the hell are we giving food stamps to 40 million people?

Does anyone work anymore?"

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Alison Birch @irishali13.bsky.social · 1d

— Waking up in 2025

When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me,

“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

~ Mr. Fred Rogers

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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social · 1d

I have said this on multiple occasions, but it won’t be the Epstein list that removes him from power.

It will be the economic pain.

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Mary Pezzulo @marypezzulo.bsky.social · 17h

I'm hearing that people being unable to weather 8 weeks with no income means we need more financial literacy, so here you go: Our system is designed to concentrate wealth and keep the majority of workers on the brink of bankruptcy. There, you're literate now.

A tweet or post by @JustSayXtian

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𝖼𝗋𝗄Ⓥ @crk5.bsky.social · 1d

I hear the Epstein Ballroom will be illuminated solely by gaslighting.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 18h

Tomorrow would be a great day for Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva so we can find out whether some of these donations from oligarchs and nepo babies to Trump were made because they are in the Epstein files which Trump and House Republicans are hiding from the people.

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The New Republic @newrepublic.com · 18h

Trump’s commutation wasn’t merely a favor to a disgraced ally. It was a declaration that the federal justice system now runs on personal loyalty to him.

His act of mercy stole justice from the citizens whose trust Santos so thoroughly defiled. trib.al/fIpq1ao

The Good News: Scummy George Santos Isn’t Out of the Woods Just Yet

Trump’s commutation of his sentence was a disgrace. But under a new law, New York State can still pursue justice here.

trib.al

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Proud Veteran @roghair.bsky.social · 1d

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 18h

He’s just going to make things up to try and stay in power, like all fascist authoritarians do. We will not abide it.

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Chaucer Doth Tweet @levostregc.bsky.social · 19h

To all who wryte storyes & poemes, to everyone who doth wryte scriptes & screenplayes, to those who make art of all kyndes, and to those who designe and performe yn daunse, and theatre -- thanke yow. Whethir you make for a few friendes or an audience of millions, thanke yow. You helpe us all.

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The Weekend: Primetime @theweekendprime.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago homeowner describes the fallout from a dramatic immigration raid on his private property where construction workers were targeted: "I spent most of the day cleaning up that blood"

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Daniel Abraham @abraham.bsky.social · 22h

If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation.

Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net

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Jill @jillehughes.bsky.social · 1d

When I moved to Chicago from Ohio almost 30 years ago I was stunned at the combatant liberalism, the beautiful lake, the amazing architecture, and the friendship across neighborhoods. I decided to stay and it's been my home ever since. We are United against ICE. We defend our neighbors.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

This is what they voted for. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/26/u...

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Dr Dwight Turner @dturner300.bsky.social · 1d

#SundayThoughts #BlackHistoryMonth

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 1d

His plan to go after the midterms is clear

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Dan Schwerin @danschwerin.bsky.social · 1d

In Ps.2:11 today: 'Happy are all who take refuge in God.' We have a shepherd in adversity. Love surveys possibilities to guide us into God's way of justice and mercy. Love is our refuge, our way, and our end. Such refuge renews us for tomorrow. Refuge is my work today.

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🌸Norma Jeen🌸 @normajeen.bsky.social · 2d

Hear that? We need to just get accomodated with a 3rd term.

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 1d

Angus: This is a guy who showed an AI video of himself dumping diarrhea on his own citizens. So the fact that he’s freaking out because we showed a video that just had Ronald Reagan speaking shows he’s not trustworthy.

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