@booksplainer.bsky.social
Punk-ass book jockey, coffee junkie, anti-fundamentalist, pagan, pro-abortion, anti-censorship, self-deprecating, educated but still can't spell, believer in equity, activist, advocate, survivor
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Newsflash: the Constitution isn't going to protect us. Anyone w/ 👀 can see that the orange menace does NOT care about the law. He will do whatever tf he wants. Standing around saying, "...but the Constitution says..." does NOTHING. Collective power is the only thing that will work. #nationalstrike
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60 Minutes journalist Sharyn Alfonsi sharply summarizes the appalling decision of Bari Weiss not to run her CECOT story: “If the administration’s refusal to participate becomes a valid reason to spike a story, we have effectively handed them a ‘kill switch’ for any reporting they find inconvenient.”
December 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
60 Minutes journalist Sharyn Alfonsi sharply summarizes the appalling decision of Bari Weiss not to run her CECOT story: “If the administration’s refusal to participate becomes a valid reason to spike a story, we have effectively handed them a ‘kill switch’ for any reporting they find inconvenient.”
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Trump is completely ignoring the laws. Americans need to learn that we don’t have to wait until Trump overstays his term in 2029 to start calling this an authoritarian regime.
December 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Trump is completely ignoring the laws. Americans need to learn that we don’t have to wait until Trump overstays his term in 2029 to start calling this an authoritarian regime.
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Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
December 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
Impeach. Remove. Prosecute. This entire administration now.
We will never be able to put our country back together until we prosecute those who are breaking the law multiple times a day. It’s what should have happened four years ago and it is a huge part of the reason we are in this mess today.
December 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Impeach. Remove. Prosecute. This entire administration now.
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The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
December 20, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The White House has been caught.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
The administration inserted a photo of Bill Clinton, Michael Jackson, and Diana Ross into the Epstein files and falsely implied it showed them with victims.
In reality, it’s a publicly available fundraiser photo featuring Jackson and Ross’s own children.
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Hey! Remember when Barr (Bondi) withheld the Mueller (Epstein) documents for weeks so he (she) could mischaracterize what was in the Mueller (Epstein) Report and spin the findings for three weeks and then over-redact them? I sure do!
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Hey! Remember when Barr (Bondi) withheld the Mueller (Epstein) documents for weeks so he (she) could mischaracterize what was in the Mueller (Epstein) Report and spin the findings for three weeks and then over-redact them? I sure do!
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Today is the deadline to release the Epstein files. The DOJ is refusing to comply.
This is about justice for survivors and holding participants and co-conspirators accountable.
The Epstein Files Act is the law, not a suggestion.
Release the files. Immediately.
This is about justice for survivors and holding participants and co-conspirators accountable.
The Epstein Files Act is the law, not a suggestion.
Release the files. Immediately.
December 19, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today is the deadline to release the Epstein files. The DOJ is refusing to comply.
This is about justice for survivors and holding participants and co-conspirators accountable.
The Epstein Files Act is the law, not a suggestion.
Release the files. Immediately.
This is about justice for survivors and holding participants and co-conspirators accountable.
The Epstein Files Act is the law, not a suggestion.
Release the files. Immediately.
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So… he’s giving them their own money?
Where’s the tariff money?
Where’s the tariff money?
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So… he’s giving them their own money?
Where’s the tariff money?
Where’s the tariff money?
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Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
December 17, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Frost: If you want to protect children, why don't you ban assault weapons instead of health care?
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Sounds just like Chapter 15 of Mein Kampf.
December 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Sounds just like Chapter 15 of Mein Kampf.
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Read this. Then read it again.
December 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Read this. Then read it again.
And not a single person is surprised by this.
BREAKING: Mike Johnson just said he won't call a vote this year to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act — effectively guaranteeing they will expire at the end of this month.
December 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
And not a single person is surprised by this.
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With just 17 days until Obamacare tax credits expire, it’s now clear: Congress—and the country—are headed over the Obamacare cliff. Even if the House acts, the Senate won’t move in time.
It’s outrageous that all members of Congress have great, taxpayer-funded healthcare! Screw regular Americans!!
It’s outrageous that all members of Congress have great, taxpayer-funded healthcare! Screw regular Americans!!
December 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
With just 17 days until Obamacare tax credits expire, it’s now clear: Congress—and the country—are headed over the Obamacare cliff. Even if the House acts, the Senate won’t move in time.
It’s outrageous that all members of Congress have great, taxpayer-funded healthcare! Screw regular Americans!!
It’s outrageous that all members of Congress have great, taxpayer-funded healthcare! Screw regular Americans!!
3 reasons I make this 😒 face:
1. Kids throwing their dirty laundry on the floor when they have hampers in their rooms.
2. Repeating myself 50 f’ing times before they follow directions OR answer questions.
3. Asking for a specific meal to only to eat a few bites before saying they weren’t hungry 😑
1. Kids throwing their dirty laundry on the floor when they have hampers in their rooms.
2. Repeating myself 50 f’ing times before they follow directions OR answer questions.
3. Asking for a specific meal to only to eat a few bites before saying they weren’t hungry 😑
December 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
3 reasons I make this 😒 face:
1. Kids throwing their dirty laundry on the floor when they have hampers in their rooms.
2. Repeating myself 50 f’ing times before they follow directions OR answer questions.
3. Asking for a specific meal to only to eat a few bites before saying they weren’t hungry 😑
1. Kids throwing their dirty laundry on the floor when they have hampers in their rooms.
2. Repeating myself 50 f’ing times before they follow directions OR answer questions.
3. Asking for a specific meal to only to eat a few bites before saying they weren’t hungry 😑
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Fact-check: true
December 14, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Fact-check: true
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I'd like to know of Trump is invested in the companies where he's sending immigrants for detention or if he's getting any kind of kickbacks.
December 13, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I'd like to know of Trump is invested in the companies where he's sending immigrants for detention or if he's getting any kind of kickbacks.
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We all deserve the same healthcare we provide to Congress…
December 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We all deserve the same healthcare we provide to Congress…
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flu = 🤒
flew = 🦅
flue = 🏠🎅
flew = 🦅
flue = 🏠🎅
December 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
flu = 🤒
flew = 🦅
flue = 🏠🎅
flew = 🦅
flue = 🏠🎅
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The Danish word ‘hygge’ refers to “a cozy quality that makes a person feel content and comfortable.”
We hope this list of joyful words makes you feel hygge.
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/ten...
We hope this list of joyful words makes you feel hygge.
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/ten...
Ten Kinds of Happiness
Joyful words from around the world
www.merriam-webster.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The Danish word ‘hygge’ refers to “a cozy quality that makes a person feel content and comfortable.”
We hope this list of joyful words makes you feel hygge.
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/ten...
We hope this list of joyful words makes you feel hygge.
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/ten...
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Waste. Fraud. Abuse.
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Waste. Fraud. Abuse.
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Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
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St Nicholas, shown here resurrecting three boys from a pickling tub, became known for genorosity and protecting children.
Such stories shaped Europe’s Sinterklaas, which evolved into Santa Claus and eventually, Father Christmas. 🎅
MS. Douce 51 fol. 069v
#MedievalMonday
Such stories shaped Europe’s Sinterklaas, which evolved into Santa Claus and eventually, Father Christmas. 🎅
MS. Douce 51 fol. 069v
#MedievalMonday
December 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
St Nicholas, shown here resurrecting three boys from a pickling tub, became known for genorosity and protecting children.
Such stories shaped Europe’s Sinterklaas, which evolved into Santa Claus and eventually, Father Christmas. 🎅
MS. Douce 51 fol. 069v
#MedievalMonday
Such stories shaped Europe’s Sinterklaas, which evolved into Santa Claus and eventually, Father Christmas. 🎅
MS. Douce 51 fol. 069v
#MedievalMonday