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brittany packnett cunningham (she/her.) @mspackyetti.bsky.social · 1d

No matter how this goes, so grateful for Janai, her leadership, purpose and vision.

ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · 1d

Janai Nelson, head of the NAACP LDF, is handling the oral argument herself.

She doesn't usually do this. It's a big statement.

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brittany packnett cunningham (she/her.) @mspackyetti.bsky.social · 6d

You were fantastic. Can’t wait to have you back!!!

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Danny K @dannykpolitics.bsky.social · 10d

WATCH: ‘Portland Frog’ pepper balled by ICE agents

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Tonya M. Evans @ipprofevans.bsky.social · Mar 31

Time to future-proof our memories. Period. @mspackyetti.bsky.social @jotakaeaddy.bsky.social @winwithblkwomen.bsky.social

#winwithblackwomen

a woman stands in front of a wall that says bm on it

ALT: a woman stands in front of a wall that says bm on it

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Jacquie @jacquieroberta.bsky.social · Mar 31

“Memory work is freedom work” @mspackyetti.bsky.social 🙌🏾

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Jennie Wetter @jennieindc.bsky.social · Mar 11

Next, I recommended Undistracted by @mspackyetti.bsky.social. In particular, I recommended her episode right after the election with Cecile Richards and Paola Ramos, "Heartbreaking, Maddening, and Ready to Fight." podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

"Heartbreaking, Maddening and - UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham - Apple Podcasts

Podcast Episode · UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham · 11/14/2024 · 44m

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Mar 25

Cross: These are actually Republicans too

Jennings: Of the two of us, who would know more about Republicans? They are not Republicans

Cross: Of the two us, who is more trustworthy? I would argue me

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Jonel ❌👑 @jonelstr.bsky.social · Mar 4

Really boosting my energy and my heart watching stateoftheprooke.media So many great content creators and wise voices like
@mspackyetti.bsky.social talking about creative subversion! 💙
Tune into this live stream!

stateoftheprooke.media

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ElieNYC @elienyc.bsky.social · Feb 24

Here's @olbermann.bsky.social on the firing of @joyannreid.bsky.social (it's his B-block)

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TRUMP'S MILITARY PLOT TO TAKE OVER THE GOVERNMENT - 2.24.25 | Countdown with Keith Olbermann

YouTube video by Keith Olbermann

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Michael Harriot @michaelharriot.bsky.social · Feb 15

If you're worried about democracy, history or freedom of speech under the Trump-Musk administration, relax...

The coup has already happened.

And, apparently, no one cares.

Kick. Scream. Go Apeshit.

The coup is finished. We are not.

dlvr.it

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · Feb 21

CSPAN Caller from West Virginia: I’m a diabetic and I’m on Medicare. When Biden was in there, my insulin was $6 for a 28 day supply. I just went to CVS, it went back up to $80…

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adam offitzer @aoffitzer.bsky.social · Feb 6

there is raw energy out there — people are fired up and ready to do something — but no clear way to take mass action right now. it’s a void that i hope gets filled soon! for now, thankful for @mspackyetti.bsky.social + @workingfamilies.org + @shannonrwatts.bsky.social for sharing a few clear actions

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Matt @mbonner.bsky.social · Feb 7

Thank you @mspackyetti.bsky.social these podcasts are such a helpful reset. So hard to absorb all of this and remain focused. Thank you

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brittany packnett cunningham (she/her.) @mspackyetti.bsky.social · Feb 8

Thank you for listening!!

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Laura E @laura-eastman.bsky.social · Feb 7

As always, a stellar episode of #undistracted
My takeaway:Community.Community.Community.
After quitting Meta, I have to do the texting, calling, and being with ppl IRL. It's def harder than relying on socials, but so worth it

All the best to you and your growing fam, @mspackyetti.bsky.social

"Guard Your Joy, Siblings" wit - UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham - Apple Podcasts

Podcast Episode · UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham · 02/06/2025 · 48m

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Children's Defense Fund @cdf1973.bsky.social · Feb 3

Congratulations to our new CDF Board Member, Brittany Packnett Cunningham (@mspackyetti.bsky.social), on being named one of Black Enterprise's (@blackenterprise.bsky.social) "10 Black Leaders Who Take Your Civil Rights Seriously"! Grateful for your leadership in the fight for justice: bit.ly/4jAH7Rc

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Michelle MaBelle @michellemabelle808.bsky.social · Feb 4

Direct action works! Here is some helpful information from @mspackyetti.bsky.social (from her threads and insta):

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The Meteor @themeteor.bsky.social · Feb 5

Last week on UNDISTRACTED, @mspackyetti.bsky.social sat down with @shannonrwatts.bsky.social, the founder of @momsdemand.bsky.social, to talk about what *actually* works when it comes to movement-building and what we can learn from the fight for gun reform.

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James Fallows @jfallows.bsky.social · Jan 30

Yeah, how about not dissolving the air safety advisory commission at the FAA. As your team did last week.

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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · Jan 28

NEW: My staff has confirmed reports that Medicaid portals are down in all 50 states following last night's federal funding freeze. This is a blatant attempt to rip away health care from millions of Americans overnight and will get people killed.

Mitchell Armentrout @mitchtrout.bsky.social · Jan 28

Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans chicago.suntimes.com/politics/don...

Illinois shut out of Medicaid after Trump administration halts federal grants and loans

The Trump administration's federal freeze has shut Illinois out of Medicaid, according to Gov. JB. Pritzker's office. The government-funded health insurance program covered about 3.9 million people in...

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Anna Spackman 🎶 @annaspackmanmusic.bsky.social · Jan 24

So grateful for the wisdom and knowledge of this group 💖

brittany packnett cunningham (she/her.) @mspackyetti.bsky.social · Jan 24

The latest episode of #UNDISTRACTED is live—almost as live as the group chat 😭😭

@drdavidjohns.bsky.social, Dr. Brittney Cooper and I on rest, resistance and rage. Link below 🙏🏾

Laura E @laura-eastman.bsky.social · Jan 23

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esmereldaknits.bsky.social @esmereldaknits.bsky.social · Jan 24

This episode hit me hard. In good ways. @mspackyetti.bsky.social’s exhortation about doing our work has been ringing in my ears all day.

brittany packnett cunningham (she/her.) @mspackyetti.bsky.social · Jan 24

The latest episode of #UNDISTRACTED is live—almost as live as the group chat 😭😭

@drdavidjohns.bsky.social, Dr. Brittney Cooper and I on rest, resistance and rage. Link below 🙏🏾

Laura E @laura-eastman.bsky.social · Jan 23

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Nearsighted Woman @nearsightedwoman.bsky.social · Jan 25

If you don’t listen to anything else that I share, listen to this: open.spotify.com/episode/13Xn...

@mspackyetti.bsky.social

Coming soon: UNDISTRACTED

UNDISTRACTED with Brittany Packnett Cunningham · Episode

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Jonel ❌👑 @jonelstr.bsky.social · Jan 24

Watch this episode - its powerful, its healing and helpful and it is TRUTH in caps!

brittany packnett cunningham (she/her.) @mspackyetti.bsky.social · Jan 24

The latest episode of #UNDISTRACTED is live—almost as live as the group chat 😭😭

@drdavidjohns.bsky.social, Dr. Brittney Cooper and I on rest, resistance and rage. Link below 🙏🏾

Laura E @laura-eastman.bsky.social · Jan 23

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