L. Stephen
@lydiastephen.bsky.social
a folk punk song told 20 year old me to stop moving around so damned much and just stay in one place. so i did. and here we are: worcester, massachusetts.
Pinned
everyone's like Lydia, how do you do it? How do you live with so much debilitating mental illness? and I'll tell ya, the trick is your best friends living two blocks away, having a baby, and then you get to hold the baby multiple times per week. that's the trick.
November 30, 2025 at 6:47 PM
everyone's like Lydia, how do you do it? How do you live with so much debilitating mental illness? and I'll tell ya, the trick is your best friends living two blocks away, having a baby, and then you get to hold the baby multiple times per week. that's the trick.
$7.5 million is a little over just half of what Worcester spent on WPD lawsuit payouts from 2018-2025.
NEW — Today, Cook County became the first county in the U.S. to establish permanent funding for guaranteed income at the county level.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for the program through its FY 2026 budget, which totals $10.12 billion.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/cook...
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for the program through its FY 2026 budget, which totals $10.12 billion.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/cook...
Cook County becomes the first county in the US to establish permanent funding for guaranteed income • The TRiiBE
On Thursday, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2026 budget, which includes $7.5 million to fund the county’s guaranteed basic income program.
thetriibe.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:41 PM
$7.5 million is a little over just half of what Worcester spent on WPD lawsuit payouts from 2018-2025.
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The City of Worcester’s Department of Public Health recently released a map of locations in the city that have the lifesaving drug Naloxone (ie, Narcan) available, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. experience.arcgis.com/experience/8...
November 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The City of Worcester’s Department of Public Health recently released a map of locations in the city that have the lifesaving drug Naloxone (ie, Narcan) available, which can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. experience.arcgis.com/experience/8...
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You can join me and Silas in pledging a monthly donation to the Sogorea Te Land Trust, an indigenous land rematriation fund returning stolen land to indigenous stewardship
sogoreate-landtrust.org
sogoreate-landtrust.org
Homepage - The Sogorea Te Land Trust
sogoreate-landtrust.org
November 27, 2025 at 3:23 PM
You can join me and Silas in pledging a monthly donation to the Sogorea Te Land Trust, an indigenous land rematriation fund returning stolen land to indigenous stewardship
sogoreate-landtrust.org
sogoreate-landtrust.org
"hi yes you're inpatient for wanting to kill yourself but you're only allowed one visitor per day. oh you have two parents? two siblings? two friends? nope, sorry, your support network isn't one of the most important things for when we discharge you, only ONE PERSON can see you per day."
November 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
"hi yes you're inpatient for wanting to kill yourself but you're only allowed one visitor per day. oh you have two parents? two siblings? two friends? nope, sorry, your support network isn't one of the most important things for when we discharge you, only ONE PERSON can see you per day."
we love the smell of municipal government in the morning
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
we love the smell of municipal government in the morning
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We need more volunteers! Today and tomorrow. Please, support Jermoh and the recount!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We need more volunteers! Today and tomorrow. Please, support Jermoh and the recount!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Jermoh is also going to raise funds to pay for the attorney. Consider making a donation.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Jermoh is also going to raise funds to pay for the attorney. Consider making a donation.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Give us our roses while we're still alive.
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Give us our roses while we're still alive.
really gotta get me a TEAM ETEL t-shirt. we will keep showing up.
November 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
really gotta get me a TEAM ETEL t-shirt. we will keep showing up.
Me too! If you have availability this weekend to be an observer with us, pls sign up!!
I’ve signed up to help Jermoh with her recount.
Here’s how you can too: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Here’s how you can too: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
RECOUNT TEAM- CTE Jermoh Kamara
Join Us as a Recount Observer for the Recount Process.
As we move into the recount, we are seeking volunteers who can assist by observing the vote-counting process. Observers help protect the integri...
docs.google.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Me too! If you have availability this weekend to be an observer with us, pls sign up!!
Today's the day! Keep calling and emailing. Admin says they can't cancel the event bc it apparently happens every year, and they won't revoke the arrangement.
Faculty led protest at 4:15pm outside Hogan on the green.
Also contact:
Career Director
Amy Murphy
[email protected]
508-793-3880
Faculty led protest at 4:15pm outside Hogan on the green.
Also contact:
Career Director
Amy Murphy
[email protected]
508-793-3880
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
[email protected]
[email protected]
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
[email protected]
[email protected]
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Today's the day! Keep calling and emailing. Admin says they can't cancel the event bc it apparently happens every year, and they won't revoke the arrangement.
Faculty led protest at 4:15pm outside Hogan on the green.
Also contact:
Career Director
Amy Murphy
[email protected]
508-793-3880
Faculty led protest at 4:15pm outside Hogan on the green.
Also contact:
Career Director
Amy Murphy
[email protected]
508-793-3880
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For #mapoli folks that are horrifyingly reading along the leaked Epstein emails, here in Worcester elected officials continue to run interference for a predator that served 15 yrs on school committee AFTER being investigated for child rape. thisweekinworcester.com/wpd-evidence...
Records Show New Details of Monfredo Sex Crimes Investigation
Records show WPD detectives recommended charges against John Monfredo in 1997 in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:54 PM
For #mapoli folks that are horrifyingly reading along the leaked Epstein emails, here in Worcester elected officials continue to run interference for a predator that served 15 yrs on school committee AFTER being investigated for child rape. thisweekinworcester.com/wpd-evidence...
Holy Cross: Our ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
My fellow Worcesterites, Holy Cross University has allowed an ICE agent, Ryan Vasquez, to attend their upcoming career day in a recruiting capacity. Tell their president what you think of this.
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
[email protected]
[email protected]
508 793 2525
Holy Cross President:
Vincent Rougeau
[email protected]
[email protected]
508 793 2525
November 13, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Holy Cross: Our ideals are grounded in Jesuit traditions that call us to care for one another's physical and mental well-being, seek justice for the marginalized, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with those in need.
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
Also Holy Cross: invites DHS & ICE to campus
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sexual violence is so much a part of the fabric of american society that to mention it at all is to risk upending everything, but it must be talked about. it must be dragged into the light and the people who perpetrate it held to account.
November 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
sexual violence is so much a part of the fabric of american society that to mention it at all is to risk upending everything, but it must be talked about. it must be dragged into the light and the people who perpetrate it held to account.
hm. the Frankenstein movie was not good :(
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
hm. the Frankenstein movie was not good :(
People will ask me why I love living here and yeah, this town is full of babies, and we also have some v courageous people to learn from and lead with. when I started out, Etel was so kind, patient, and determined to keep trying. just keep believing in this city and loving its people. & so, we do.
I think Cayden said it best with this about Etel and @nelly4districte.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️❤️
November 10, 2025 at 12:57 AM
People will ask me why I love living here and yeah, this town is full of babies, and we also have some v courageous people to learn from and lead with. when I started out, Etel was so kind, patient, and determined to keep trying. just keep believing in this city and loving its people. & so, we do.
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Democrats caving after 40 days with nothing to show for it would be the most democrat thing to have ever happened.
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Democrats caving after 40 days with nothing to show for it would be the most democrat thing to have ever happened.
they call it the long haul for a reason. keep loving, keep fighting, Worcester ❤️
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
they call it the long haul for a reason. keep loving, keep fighting, Worcester ❤️
alright, Worcester!
November 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
alright, Worcester!
update: eye is nearly normal again after 13 hours of sleep. may leave house today.
is a scratch on your eyeball the most annoying injury possible? seems like yes
November 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
update: eye is nearly normal again after 13 hours of sleep. may leave house today.
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Newly released records on the child sexual abuse investigation of then-elementary school principal John Monfredo in 1997 reveal evidence not before made public.
Records Show New Details of Monfredo Sex Crimes Investigation
Records show WPD detectives recommended charges against John Monfredo in 1997 in connection with allegations of child sexual abuse.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Newly released records on the child sexual abuse investigation of then-elementary school principal John Monfredo in 1997 reveal evidence not before made public.
is a scratch on your eyeball the most annoying injury possible? seems like yes
November 2, 2025 at 10:25 PM
is a scratch on your eyeball the most annoying injury possible? seems like yes
Happy Halloween from 4yo Nephew's Pumpkin
November 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Happy Halloween from 4yo Nephew's Pumpkin
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My thoughts about the Mayors recent endorsement of the former super. It’s so disrespectful of the work of Dr Monárrez and so many families and community and the district for me NOT to say anything. Thx for listening. 🗳️ and vote for @King4Worcester
October 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My thoughts about the Mayors recent endorsement of the former super. It’s so disrespectful of the work of Dr Monárrez and so many families and community and the district for me NOT to say anything. Thx for listening. 🗳️ and vote for @King4Worcester