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ProdigalHoosier

@prodigalhoosier.medsky.social

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Co-conspirator/Partner to @Bellmore Mom of 2 badasses Punk Rock Grrrl IU Alum CASA Volunteer History, Politics, Policy Buff Healthcare, Justice, & Education Equity Trauma Informed Care Book Lover Spreadsheet 💖 Praying Mantid Mom Future Corvid Murder Bestie

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ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · Jan 24

Gonna say something that probably feels harsh.

Black and Minoritized communities have NEVER been able to “opt out” of being the target of these kinds of atrocities.

If you’re at DAY FOUR of this administration & wanting to tune out already you should reflect on the level of privilege you’ve had.

Mrs. PA-C @mrspac.medsky.social · Jan 24

I don’t wanna get off this app but yall I can’t handle seeing a timeline of only political shit

I did my portion of the group project and we still Failed. I don’t want to see the fall out 24/7. It’s too depressing

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Mike Masnick @mmasnick.bsky.social · 2h

Gosh. The guy who promised "we're going to put kids in cages" and "it will be glorious" is still shitty? Who knew? www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-likel...

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ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 2h

Did you know there are VIRTUAL rallies for those of us too sick or high risk to go to in person rallies?
JOIN US!

I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Kansas City: #FRFK” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/nokings/even...

NO KINGS Kansas City: #FRFK · No Kings

**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...

www.mobilize.us

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 4h

Deleted it. I’m too tired (and depressed) to be online today. Should’ve caught that it was AI.

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Kristi Yamaguccimane @wapplehouse.bsky.social · 4h

I love seeing older gay couples in the twilight of their lives

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ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 4h

On the plus side—if you need some Adderall this is DEFINITELY your guy.

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 4h

Why the actual fuck do you need 3 MAPS?

I’m a Midwesterner who moved to San Francisco & ONE map was plenty to get me where I needed to go. Jesus ADHD Christ… text someone the driver info of this car in case something terrible happens & stay safe as possible. Are you almost to your destination? 🤞

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 5h

this right here! 👇👇👇

Kelsey Reads Historical Romance (She/Her) @madwomanreading.bsky.social · 5h

This is why we have public libraries btw

Kelsey Reads Historical Romance (She/Her) @madwomanreading.bsky.social · 2d

Not resubscribing to Disney+ for anything, even T Swift

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 5h

Genesis, a then-20-year-old, pregnant Amazon employee, says her manager wrote her up for sitting down and taking breaks.

Shortly thereafter, she says, her higher-ups gave her an ultimatum: Do your job the way we want you to do it, without the chair or without the breaks, or go on unpaid leave.

A pregnant Amazon employee asked for a chair to sit on—and wound up homeless

"You're just a number to them."

www.motherjones.com

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5h

Bessent’s friends have huge investments in Argentina.

Elon Musk does too.

Bessent is sending $40 billion of our money to Argentina with more to come.

There is zero oversight. Congress not involved.

One unelected man is sending a fortune to Argentina and nobody will stop him,

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ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 5h

Damn. You’re right. That still isn’t the first thing I think of when friends post shit in a political GC I’m in, but it probably should be.

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 5h

Something must be done to address the enthusiastic pride of depraved people if we ever expect to actually progress & protect ALL people and have a legitimate Democracy. (if we survive this.)

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

Someone get Danny McBride on the phone & pitch this ASAP.

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

Would watch

Summer 🏳️‍⚧️ @artgirlsummer.bsky.social · 1d

Coen Bros movie about a Christian Nationalist influencer (Buscemi) who goes to college campuses to debate people.

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ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

Everyone living in the U.S.

“DM me that list please”

Comfortably Numb @numb.comfortab.ly · 1d

Q: I am looking for a nice cyan paint for my nursery
A: Here, you can find inexpensive cyanide at these locations.

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

Mutual Aid is a far better alternative if you have money you can afford to donate right now.

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

Womp womp

karl rove knausgård @uhactually.bsky.social · 2d

Lmao WaPo has fewer than 100K circulation now. It turns out “alienate your liberal subscriber base” is not a good strategy when the Republicans also hate you. www.forbes.com/sites/andyme...

The Washington Post Is Running Out Of Readers Willing To Pay

Once a titan of American journalism, The Washington Post now struggles to reach even 100,000 print subscribers most days.

www.forbes.com

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

Love this for them.

a cartoon dog is covering his mouth with his hand while smiling .

Alt: a cartoon dog is covering his mouth with his hand while smiling .

media.tenor.com

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

I can’t make this, but you should if you can!

Haymarket Books @haymarketbooks.org · 5d

Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @chenjerai.bsky.social, @keeanga.bsky.social, and @astra.bsky.social for a town hall on the Trump administration's authoritarian war on the Left, hosted w/ @hammerandhope.bsky.social.

Tuesday, October 14th at 6:00 PM ET

RSVP: www.tickettailor.com/events/hayma...

Solidarity Against Sadism
Naomi Klein
Chenjerai Kumanyika
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Astra Taylor

An Emergency Town Hall
Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 pm ET
Sponsored by Haymarket Books and Hammer & Hope

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

I need to try this! I got super tired of eating oatmeal last year when it was the only thing my stomach could tolerate.

I’ve been dealing with a lot more nausea again so this would be a nice change of pace.

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

What are some of your favorite Hoosier-specific childhood memories @rboomhower.bsky.social?

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

When Madame Hulman had to say, "LADY and gentlemen..." for the first time it was a BIG deal for Hoosier girls.

I was too young to remember it, but her glass shattering moment was talked about by women in my family every time we gathered around the radio listening to the race on Memorial Day.

ProdigalHoosier @prodigalhoosier.medsky.social · 1d

What ubiquitous childhood memories do you have that are VERY specific to when/where you grew up?

Hoosier (Indianapolis) Gen-X Kids:

• Mari Hulman George saying “Gentlemen Start Your Engines” on Memorial Day

• Jim Nabors singing "(Back Home Again) in Indiana"

• Cowboy Bob & Janie

• Sammy Terry