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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 19h

#NoKings Columbia, Missouri. This crowd stretched for several blocks.

No Kings protestors fill city street with various signs. Dark clouds above.

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William Shakespeare @shakespeare.lol · 1d

[Exit King.]

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 3d

New York’s Biggest ICE Detention Center Bans Book Deliveries @nysfocus.bksy.social

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 7d

Film Thoughts: The Librarians

Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com I attended a conference this week where the organizers arranged a screening of the newly released documentary The Librarians. In a room of ~400 people, at least 200 of us shed tears during the viewing. Working in the profession in…

Film Thoughts: The Librarians

Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com I attended a conference this week where the organizers arranged a screening of the newly released documentary The Librarians. In a room of ~400 people, at least 200 of us shed tears during the viewing. Working in the profession in one of those states, I have been well aware of the growing attacks on books, libraries and librarians.

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 8d

My congressman. He’s always like this. Sigh.

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 17d

Jane Goodall, Secretary

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ― Jane Goodall Photo from the Jane Goodall Institute I assume everyone has by now heard…

Jane Goodall, Secretary

“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ― Jane Goodall Photo from the Jane Goodall Institute I assume everyone has by now heard the news of Jane Goodall's passing. Like many others, I found inspiration in her achievements.

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 18d

Everyone call your congresspersons and senators to demand Hegseth's removal. #WhiskyPete #SignalGate #WarCrimes

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 21d

Would love to see one article about how women want tech bros to live and behave.

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 21d

A coworker who had seemed fine died suddenly on Thursday. I know for a fact she had plans for this weekend. Good reminder to appreciate every minute.

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 24d

We were promised Harriet Tubman years ago!

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 24d

Remember when certain police depts were found to have planted guns at crime scenes/in suspects' cars, etc? Feels like a callback.

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 28d

Exactly. Missouri overturned our abortion ban with a ballot measure. We're one of the states he's talking abut. We're now fighting our officeholders to keep that very fundamental human right. If he could get pregnant, I guarantee he wouldn't count it as a fringe issue.

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · 29d

I hope the #KCRoyals are saving a few runs for the rest of the year. Ain't no runners stranded tonight. This is wild.

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 18

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North Korea Banned Laughing, Drinking And Shopping For 11 Days To Observe Anniversary Of Kim Jong Un's Father's Death — Those Caught Were 'Taken Away And Never Seen Again'

In a move reflecting the government’s tight control over its populace, North Korea banned laughter, alcohol consumption and leisure activities for an 11-day mourning period two years ago. The directiv...

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 14

He thinks they want to come back?

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 13

Salvador Perez just got his 300th career home run and 1,000th career RBI on the same swing of the bat. #KCRoyals #RoyalsBaseball

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 11

Same.

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 11

In their next incarnation, may they be more enlightened.

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 10

MO Jobs With Justice reported that public testimony online and in person added up to 40 in favor of these measures, with ~4,000 against. That's not a typo. Testimony by MO residents is 100-1 against, but they're shoving it through anyway. youtube.com/shorts/Ym_jg...

Thousands flood Missouri Capitol to protest gerrymandering, direct democracy overhaul

YouTube video by Kansas City Star

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 10

Just remembering how some in the right wing lost their freaking minds when Michelle Obama suggested kids might gets some exercise and eat a vegetable occasionally.

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you for going. It's not a day I can take off work, but I will be there in spirit and will call the governor's office on my lunch break.

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Steven Mazie @stevenmazie.bsky.social · Sep 8

SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in a college applicant's file is blatantly unconstitutional

ALSO SCOTUS: considering race as one factor in targeting whom to detain and deport is cool cool cool

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 7

Welp, our home owners insurance is going up $120 a month. Due to climate change and no FEMA I guess.

Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 7

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‘Missourians are fed up’ Dem MO lawmakers fight back against Trump redistricting

YouTube video by MSNBC

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Marida @marida8024.bsky.social · Sep 7

!!!!! So proud of these three.

Leslie Jones @lesliejones4mo.bsky.social · Sep 7

6 am central!! TOMORROW

These MO reps have been doing a sit-in for over 55 hours now! 🔥💙🔥💙

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