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Heather Cook

@heddamaven.bsky.social

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Connector. Writer. Producer of experiences. Speaker. Community Lead #Microsoft Opis my own. Believer in action, empathy, organizing 💙 & wordplay. 🏠 Live in Los Angeles Proud Michigander 🧤 Loves a passport stamp 🛫 https://heddamaven.substack.com/

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Jacki @ftd1969.bsky.social · 1d

Found on Threads. Another sad day for America. Who will be left in the press room?

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Diosa Luna @rainsong9.bsky.social · 1d

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Po Murray @pomurray.bsky.social · 1d

Less than 11 months ago, we had a Democratic President who passed many sensible policies - including gun violence prevention measures to protect Americans. I miss those days. 💔

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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 1d

👎👎👎👎👎👎

Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 2d

Ex-Pat friends have confirmed that they cannot send letters to the US anymore. (France)
Grrrrrrrrrrr.

#nokings

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 2d

If you’re in New Jersey and not yet registered to vote, do it today! Voters have until the end of the day to register in time to help choose the state’s next governor.

NJ DOS - Division of Elections

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voter.svrs.nj.gov

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David Sirota @davidsirota.com · 2d

Our new book Master Plan releases today — the same day that Citizens United author Anthony Kennedy is releasing his memoir defending that decision legalizing corruption.

Our book exposes the untold story of Kennedy’s time as a corporate lobbyist handing out cash to politicians.

LeverNews.com/book

MASTER PLAN: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America

A new book adapted from the award-winning podcast.

LeverNews.com

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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 2d

Monthly reminder/work post:
What's a #CommunityDays Event?
Mostly free & in person local gatherings
📓 Connect with experts
🤝 Join with your community
📣 Sharpen your speaker skills
www.communitydays.org/
#MicrosoftCommunity event listings
Attend, speak, sponsor & support!

Community Days | Homepage

Discover community events happening across the world

www.communitydays.org

Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 2d

Work Post: Learn about producing free 1 day tech events
in the Microsoft ecosystem by joining #MGCI
Microsoft Global Community Initiative

Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month
11 AM PT/7:00 PM UTC
Live stream on Microsoft Tech Community & You Tube
aka.ms/MGCI

Microsoft Global Community Initiative – Microsoft Adoption

Expand your skills, meet your peers and get inspired.

aka.ms

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Blue Oleta @blue-oleta.bsky.social · 4d

No need to hunt all over for Antifa headquarters. It's located in Arlington National cemetery. There are 400,000 members there.

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Amy K @pubdef4thepeople.bsky.social · 5d

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Race Bannon @racebannon.bsky.social · 5d

This is my favorite thing on the internet today.

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 5d

I don’t know who needs to hear this but the CDC is being eviscerated right now. America is not going to have any kind of outbreak response capacity after tonight. Americans’ health data is no longer secure. Say goodbye to federal public health in any capacity. It’s a disaster. We won’t recover.

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Colleen Paige @colleenpaige.bsky.social · 5d

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Robert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 5d

Cartoon by John Deering.

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Heather Cook @heddamaven.bsky.social · 4d

Until it doesn’t. 🤬

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Legend @fubarrockchick.bsky.social · 5d

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 6d

PORTLAND: “The frogs are multiplying”

(#NotAWarZone Noem Matter what Kristi says)

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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 7d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Lucy @lucysoaps.bsky.social · 7d

💙

Screenshot of social media post from PBS
PBS
4h •
Same, Dolly, same.
Photo of Dolly Parton post:
Dolly Parton @DollyParton
“I ain't dead yet!”

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Vintage Audio Love @vintageaudiolove.bsky.social · 8d

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 7d

ICE getting tailed like it’s a heist movie. Chicago is turning the tables.

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · 7d

It's been over 9 months since the Palisades and Eaton Fires tore through Los Angeles. We asked for federal support, but we haven’t heard a word from the White House.

Not a single offer.

Is this what leadership looks like? Abandoning the American people when they call for help?

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 7d

What Governor Pritzker is doing is right for his state, but it is vital for the Republic.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson: "This president is unstable, unhinged, a double-minded individual that quite frankly is a threat to our democracy. It's certainly not the first time that Donald Trump has called for the arresting of a Black man unjustly."

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