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Dana Workes

@dworkes.bsky.social

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I liked social media once. 📍STL. City mouse. Energized by community. Thrive on connection. Lover of art, music, food, my dog… your dog… all the dogs… Empathy. Integrity. Authenticity. Resist. 🤘🏼🖤

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Jun 22

Concur. But my 5 months ago comment was sarcasm in a local ‘snowpocalypse’ thread at the time. :)

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Jen McKanry @mckanryj.bsky.social · May 8

Saturday, May 17 - A statewide day of action to mark the end of the Missouri legislative session by telling MO state politicians what we think of their attacks on the will of the people! #respectMOvoters #SaveOurSay respectmovoters.org/May17

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Apr 2

MORE OF THIS, PLEASE!!! 👏🏼

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Opinion | The Senate can't return to its old normal after Cory Booker's record-breaking speech — MSNBC

The New Jersey senator's record-breaking speech denouncing the Trump agenda became the rallying point for a demoralized party.

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Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · Mar 27

This is one of the finest things I've ever read in a lifetime of reading

Of Stars, Seagulls, and Love: Loren Eiseley on the First and Final Truth of Life

Somewhere along the way of life, we learn that love means very different things to different people, and yet all personal love is but a fractal of a larger universal love. Some call it God. I call …

www.themarginalian.org

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Libby App @libbyapp.com · Mar 20

Every checkout counts! 📚✨So go ahead—borrow that book, place that hold, and keep your library thriving! Here's how to find your next great #read: 📖 bit.ly/4htlQqz

#ForOurLibraries #LibraryLove #CheckOutYourLibrary #Bookish #LibbyApp

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Mar 19

Hey Alexa… Tell Bezos to go to…

Everything You Say to Your Echo Will Soon Be Sent to Amazon, and You Can’t Opt Out

Amazon is killing its “Do Not Send Voice Recordings” privacy feature on March 28 as the company aims to bolster Alexa+, its new subscription assistant.

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Mar 18

Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Mar 14

Rare ‘Midwestern kid’ tornado prep in advance of tonight’s predicted Sharknado. For once, I’m all set to run to the basement instead of the porch. 🌪️😳

#314Day #stlwx IN #stl style, WITH @stl-style.bsky.social

PS: The fact that I even own camping lanterns might be the weirdest thing about this.

Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Mar 12

Good! I’m glad I didn’t steer you wrong!

Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Mar 12

Hey, did you get to Tim’s the other night? If so, what did you think?

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Mar 9

Icons for days

Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Mar 4

Did the thing today. Just a tiny baby local primary, but it matters. It always matters. And these days, it REALLY matters.

And damn… it only took a few minutes, but just walking in and out of that school gym today…
I FELT it.

If today is an Election Day where you are… GO.

Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Mar 1

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 23

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 23

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 21

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 21

One month. It’s been ONE. MONTH. And look at where we are.

Something has to be done before we are.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Feb 21

People need to understand this: Trump did not leave office willingly the first time. If his health holds up, he will not leave office willingly this time. He is not joking about serving more than two terms.

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Salty Altruist @saltyaltruist.bsky.social · Feb 20

Here's an immediate action item everyone can do: support Gedebien, Valimont and Weil, the Dems running in 3 upcoming special elections.

@joshweil.bsky.social

@gayforcongress.bsky.social

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 19

Tag the reporters. Reach out to your contacts. Get them here. Help build this. Don’t go to the dark side! Also, it’s called Twitter. Don’t give in!

Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 10

Today’s inspirational quote…

Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 8

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 7

From the archives of my old, recently dismantled social media accounts. Feels right for the times.

Note: The ‘piss off’ brand of punk is also more valid than ever. I stand by both.

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 6

I will always fight this fight by your side, friend. Bonus if I get to throw pies at you!
JK…. Mostly!
😉😘🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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Dana Workes @dworkes.bsky.social · Feb 5

Sharing is caring. Anyone need a light?