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Devon Ellington @devonellington.bsky.social · 5h

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Wed. Oct. 22, 2025: Too Many Forms

image courtesy of Iqbal Nuril Anwar via pixabay.com Wednesday, October 22, 2025 Waxing Moon Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus Retrograde Rainy and cool Wednesday always feels as though it comes up qu…

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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 18h

This fantastic map by Francis Galton shows travel time from London to the rest of the world in 1881.

This is an isochronic passage chart for travelers created by Francis Galton. The Princeton library catalog has this description "Landmasses and oceans colored according to travel time (in days) to those points from London, ca. 1881. Includes explanation of colors, showing days journey indicated by each color. Includes note: "showing the shortest number of days journey from London by the quickest through routes and using such further conveyances as are available without unreasonable cost. It is supposed that local preparations have been made and that other circumstances are favourable." From: Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society and monthly record of geography."

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Cole’s mum @mmej.bsky.social · 1d

The MA millionnaires tax funds Universal free school lunch & free community college, as well. It was passed by ballot measure, not by législation.

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🌙🦉grumpygrumpyowl @grumpygrumpyowl.bsky.social · 1d

Also? “Not fleeing”

www.wbur.org/news/2025/04...

Not fleeing: New report shows more wealthy residents in Mass., 2 years into 'millionaire's tax'

Despite previous concerns, Massachusetts' "millionaire's tax" hasn't seemed to deter high-earners from continuing to live here, according to a new study from the Institute for Policy Studies.

www.wbur.org

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Massachusetts Authors Against Book Bans @massaabb.bsky.social · 23h

Earlier in October the House version of An Act Regarding Free Expression was passed on to the House Committee on Ways and Means. If you're Representative is on the Committee tell them to keep the ball rolling! List of committee members here: malegislature.gov/Committees/D...

House Committee on Ways and Means

malegislature.gov

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Mike B @madhominem.bsky.social · 1d

"And after this vote, we Senators are gonna start looking into why we're losing all these court cases."

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Preorder Read This When Things Fall Apart @mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 1d

If you are on ICE watch in the Rogers Park vicinity please have a buddy and exercise extreme caution. ICE has assaulted verifiers today and arrested at least one of our people. If you are vulnerable to ICE in this area, I recommend staying inside if possible.

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J Yang 🍊📚🐱 @jamteayang.bsky.social · 23h

Publishers de-prioritizing children's books is just crappy, but it's also shortsighted financially:

1. Kidlit is recession-proof! Parents will always need to buy books for kids.

2. If you're not fostering the next generation of readers, then you won't have a consumer base 10-20 years from now.

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 1d

Dems, I bet of you, STOP VOTING FOR TRUMP JUDGES JESUS FUCKING CHRIST

Senate Press Gallery @senatepress.bsky.social · 1d

By a vote of 66-32, the #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Harold D. Mooty III to be US District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama.

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Senator Chris Larson @senchrislarson.bsky.social · 1d

ICE is stockpiling arms, including chemical weapons, guided missile warheads and explosive components. The spending dwarfs anything we've ever seen in the agency - a 700% increase.

The President is building an army to attack his own country.

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JonBowzerBauman.bsky.social @jonbowzerbauman.bsky.social · 23h

And they call themselves “conservatives.”

They conserve NOTHING. Not the White House. Not our water, our air, our parks, our oceans, our wildlife.

NOTHING.

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Alagai 🇺🇲🇺🇦 @alagai.bsky.social · 1d

Great summary of what the No Kings protests are about, in terms of effect.

Nicholas Grossman @nicholasgrossman.bsky.social · 1d

What, if anything, did the No Kings protests accomplish?

I've seen that pop up in everything from genuine inquiry to sneering dismissal. For anyone asking or facing that question, here's an answer.

Everything isn't all fixed, of course. But the protests accomplished at least these seven things:

7 Things the No Kings Protests Accomplished

The political emergency isn't over, of course, but who thought it would be. Here are seven things this weekend's protests accomplished.

www.arcdigital.media

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Alex 🦂 🏳️‍🌈 @godwearsgucci.bsky.social · 1d

We’re queer, trans, and disabled, doing everything we can to stay afloat with no safety net. Please help if you can 💕

🔹 $233.54 by 10/31 – repay Cash App loan for bills/essentials
🔹 $400 – rent due soon
🔹 $120 by 10/27 – car tag renewals

💵 cash.app/$nagemenna
☕ ko-fi.com/alex0671

#mutualaid 🏳️‍⚧️💸💕

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TheStarGayzingEtherian @starygayetheria.bsky.social · 1d

My girl Nyssa managed to get enough for her internet bill but still needs 390 for the rest of her food and meds. If you can help it would mean a lot. 💕💸

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Nyssa of the D 🏳️‍⚧️🔞 @artbynyssad.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks to a generous person we're down to needing $450 for food meds and the phone bill. The shut off notice finally came in for my phone and wifi. Please if anyone can help with anything towards it it will make all the difference

Cashapp/Venmo
AkiDoughNa
PayPal
[email protected]

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Rootbeercutiebooty @rootbeercutie.bsky.social · 1d

I need $84 so I can pay my phone bill. It's due tomorrow. ko-fi.com/rootbeercutie

Buy Rootbeer Cutie a Coffee

Become a supporter of Rootbeer Cutie today!

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Mo Ryan @moryan.bsky.social · 1d

There's a Go Fund Me to support the family of a vendor taken by ICE from Swap O Rama in Melrose Park (fwiw, on its site, Swap O Rama made a statement that it did *not* consent to let ICE in, not that ICE would care about that) www.gofundme.com/f/support-fo...

Donate to Support for SwapORama Vendor's Family, organized by Angelica Rodriguez

On 10/16/2025 ICE was allowed to enter SwapORama where they arrested many peo… Angelica Rodriguez needs your support for Support for SwapORama Vendor's Family

www.gofundme.com

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Jen Bendery @jbendery.bsky.social · 1d

Here are some images of what the White House looks like right now as Trump demolishes the East Wing.

Pics via AP

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: A Jan. 6 rioter who breached the Senate floor — and was subsequently pardoned by Trump — was arrested Sunday for threatening to assassinate Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

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Devon Ellington @devonellington.bsky.social · 1d

I'm hosting this week's edition of #FreelanceFriends on Thurs. Oct. 23 at 12 noon EST. We're talking about booking clients. Come join us for fun, great shared information and resources, and laughter-filled community. Invite your friends to join ours!
#FreelanceFriends #Freelance #WritingCommunity

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Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid @dcmigrantmutualaid.org · 1d

🚨ALERT: there are 3 ICE / US Park Police vehicles stopped on BW Parkway near Cheverly. Park police can do traffic stops on BW Parkway between Baltimore & DC and are actively collaborating with ICE.

WARNING: Commercial vehicles are not allowed on the parkway & are therefore at higher risk for stops.

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Elizabeth Cronise McLaughlin @ecmclaughlin.bsky.social · 1d

It's amazing how direct the international press is on these issues as compared to US media.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

Scrutiny grows over Trump competence – but can an unfit president be removed?

Impeachment and 25th amendment offer routes for removal – but experts say system is set up to protect the president

www.theguardian.com

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Sean Casten @seancasten.bsky.social · 1d

If you care about the rule of law, you should furious that Rep. McIver is forced to defend herself against trumped-up, bogus charges today while so many legitimate criminals are being ignored or pardoned by Trump & his cronies. thehill.com/regulation/c...

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 1d

It makes my day to hear about how folks are showing up and TAKING constructive actions re: public libraries. Please keep sharing with me about what you are doing.

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Devon Ellington @devonellington.bsky.social · 1d

A Creative Start to the Week: devonellington.wordpress.com/2025/10/21/t...
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Tues. Oct. 21, 2025: A Creative Start to the Week

image courtesy of Geetanjali Lachke via pixabay.com Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Waxing Moon Neptune, Saturn, Chiron, Uranus Retrograde Cloudy and cool Welcome to another week! There was a bunch of s…

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Get Out The Mid Term Vote @gotmtv.bsky.social · 1d

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