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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · 18h

Froggy Doo

Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · 18h

#DrSeuss reimagined. #nokings

And the wolf swallowed the children, but they were non-white children, so nobody stopped him.

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Sherman Dorn @shermandorn.com · 6d

"Froggy Went to Portland" gave me a big smile. Let it do the same for you.

Froggy Went to Portland

YouTube video by Daniel Kelly Folk Music

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Jun 14

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Jun 14

#NoKings Newark DE

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Jun 14

#NoKings

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WIRED @wired.com · Jun 13

Attending a protest this weekend?

Here's a guide on how to best protest safely, what to bring, and what to do if you're confronted by officers. www.wired.com/story/how-to...

How to Protest Safely: What to Bring, What to Do, and What to Avoid

If you’re planning to hit the streets, here’s what you need to know.

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · Jun 8

For those of you attending #NoKings events across the country next Saturday, we recommend attending these trainings:

Know your rights (with the @aclu.org): act.aclu.org/a/2025-kyr-t...

Safety and deescalation: www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

Know Your Rights Training: Get Ready for June 14

Take action with ACLU People Power!

act.aclu.org

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · May 3

Mayday protest with Indivisible Newark

Protest sign: Freedom without Conscience creates Monsters

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Mar 22

Democracy looks like a T Rex - with #Indivisible Newark.

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Mar 8

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Mar 8

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Mar 8

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Mar 8

Save our democracy & women's day rally with Indivisible Newark First State

The ruling class will watch it all burn from their doomsday bunkers

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Feb 7

The lessons in conflict resolution and empathy are genuine, as are many of the specific social challenges depicted. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G2A...

🟢 LIVE | NEW SHOW - CARL THE COLLECTOR | Fun Adventures with Carl Full Episode Livestream | PBS KIDS

YouTube video by PBS KIDS

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Feb 7

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I find a lot to like about Carl the Collector, the first PBS show with an autistic main character. While I’m outside the target audience, it has a wholesomeness and calming effect that alleviates even my brand of weary stress.

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Dec 1

New article on embracing the unexpected in travel.
officialnewsything.substack.com/p/to-the-und...

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Nov 13

“Beast Boy: Lone Wolf” brought me some pure joy in a week when it was sorely needed! “Lone Wolf” distills BB down to his essence as a goofball with contagious enthusiasm, here to make us smile in the face of darkness.

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Matt Friedman on Substack

“Beast Boy: Lone Wolf” brought me some pure joy in a week when it was sorely needed! Our favorite green shapeshifter stars in 10 minisodes that came to Youtube in the U.S. this week. “Lone Wolf” runs...

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Oct 26

I took on the Top 10 Songs of the 21st Century challenge, here’s what made my list!

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My Top 10 Songs of the 21st Century

From foghorns to furnaces.

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Sep 28

New article from me about music and the art of mixtapes - a longtime steadying force in my life. All catalyzed by one freeform radio station.

officialnewsything.substack.com/p/the-signal...

The Signal and the Sign

When a radio station with multiple lives intersected with mine.

officialnewsything.substack.com

Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Jun 15

“This book has been an absolute godsend to me: it’s basically a clear, super-practical and (most importantly) limitlessly kind, patient and non-judgemental guide and support.”

www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Ha...

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Apr 29

Available for pre-order: How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children: A Parents' Guide

Illustrated with some classic doodles by me!

www.amazon.com/How-Raise-Ha...

How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children: A Parents' Guide: Elphinstone, Katy: 9781805010920: Amazon.com: Books

How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children: A Parents' Guide [Elphinstone, Katy] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children: A Parents' Guide

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Matt Friedman @dudeimanaspie.bsky.social · Apr 10

Coming in May: Neurofabulous: How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children

A book for parents, written by Katy Elphinstone and including some classic doodles by Matt Friedman. For everyone involved with neurodivergent children, to support them in finding their own way in life. www.neurofabulous.org.uk

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