Bridget Harrington
@bridgetharrington.bsky.social
🇨🇦 emigrée | Salish Sea-dwelling, mycellium-loving, kin to muppets, card-slinging, coffee-swilling, queer, autistic, story witch | she/they 🐺
mission: justice, access, joy
@jetharrington other places
mission: justice, access, joy
@jetharrington other places
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Remember that elections are held at the state/county level. The county clerk (an elected position) oversees and transmits the tallies. Voter suppression's true levers are things like removing access and intimidation. You can fight back by volunteering as poll workers, supporting voter rights orgs
🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that “we shouldn’t even have an election,” as he complained about the political risks his party faces in the 2026 midterms and boasted about his accomplishments. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump: ‘We shouldn’t even have an election’
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Remember that elections are held at the state/county level. The county clerk (an elected position) oversees and transmits the tallies. Voter suppression's true levers are things like removing access and intimidation. You can fight back by volunteering as poll workers, supporting voter rights orgs
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Ahead of time, you first have to turn on full encryption on your devices, it’s not that cumbersome—a good guide here:
January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Ahead of time, you first have to turn on full encryption on your devices, it’s not that cumbersome—a good guide here:
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“Our sovereignty is inherent. Our treaties are binding. Our citizenship is not negotiable.”
The Department of Homeland Security is refusing to release information on 3 detained Oglala Lakota tribal members who are being held at Fort Snelling, a former concentration camp for Native people, unless the tribe enters into an immigration agreement with ICE.
Oglala Sioux Tribe accuses federal authorities of treaty violation after four members detained by ICE
“Members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe are United States citizens. We are the first Americans.”
www.wjtv.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:44 PM
“Our sovereignty is inherent. Our treaties are binding. Our citizenship is not negotiable.”
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The reason I think it is important to say this is that it helps us focus on the likely risks.
It is, to me, very unlikely that a state will simply choose not to hold elections.
It is also, to me, very likely that voter intimidation and suppression will increase beyond the current terrible method.
It is, to me, very unlikely that a state will simply choose not to hold elections.
It is also, to me, very likely that voter intimidation and suppression will increase beyond the current terrible method.
Your regular reminder that there is no legal path from martial law to suspending elections in this country.
That doesn't mean there is no path. It just means that we need to reject the framing that the federal government has any legal authority to cease elections.
That doesn't mean there is no path. It just means that we need to reject the framing that the federal government has any legal authority to cease elections.
January 15, 2026 at 6:22 PM
The reason I think it is important to say this is that it helps us focus on the likely risks.
It is, to me, very unlikely that a state will simply choose not to hold elections.
It is also, to me, very likely that voter intimidation and suppression will increase beyond the current terrible method.
It is, to me, very unlikely that a state will simply choose not to hold elections.
It is also, to me, very likely that voter intimidation and suppression will increase beyond the current terrible method.
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Instead of whatever this is, we should have a government getting lots of new homes and apartments built, lots of clean energy built, lots of high speed rail and transit and bike lanes built, human rights for everyone, economic & healthcare opportunities for all, & innovation that leads the world.
January 4, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Instead of whatever this is, we should have a government getting lots of new homes and apartments built, lots of clean energy built, lots of high speed rail and transit and bike lanes built, human rights for everyone, economic & healthcare opportunities for all, & innovation that leads the world.
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Northtown Books in Arcata is an absolutely incredible bookstore. Several years ago I met the folks who are running it now and their passion for running a welcoming local space was so infectious.
This fire is utterly awful.
If you can afford to kick in a few bucks to their fundraiser, please help.
This fire is utterly awful.
If you can afford to kick in a few bucks to their fundraiser, please help.
Just spoke with the owner, Dante, & learned there is a fundraising page. If you are not in a position to give, please consider sharing this widely. Let's blow through that preliminary # -- immediate access to cash gives options the fire would seem at first to destroy.
giveahand.com/fundraiser/n...
giveahand.com/fundraiser/n...
January 4, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Northtown Books in Arcata is an absolutely incredible bookstore. Several years ago I met the folks who are running it now and their passion for running a welcoming local space was so infectious.
This fire is utterly awful.
If you can afford to kick in a few bucks to their fundraiser, please help.
This fire is utterly awful.
If you can afford to kick in a few bucks to their fundraiser, please help.
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In other news, the whole thing about Calibri v. TNR isn't about a font face, it's about the fact that Calibri is easier for people with some disabilities to read.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
December 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In other news, the whole thing about Calibri v. TNR isn't about a font face, it's about the fact that Calibri is easier for people with some disabilities to read.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
They think any accommodation, however painless, should stop.
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Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Service’s oldest ranger, has died. She was 104.
Betty Reid Soskin, Oldest U.S. Park Ranger and Trailblazing Historian, Dies at 104 | KQED
Betty Reid Soskin, the nation’s oldest National Park Service ranger and a pioneering historian at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, devoted her life to preserving Black histo...
www.kqed.org
December 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Betty Reid Soskin, the National Park Service’s oldest ranger, has died. She was 104.
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#KidLitChat School Librarian friends!
I have a few openings on my School Librarian Advisory Team for 2026 – if you're interested in taking the occasional survey, getting early copies of new books, & taking a peek behind the scenes of making kids’ books, it might be a good fit for you & your readers! Details: forms.gle/mkA9L5EuvjTu...
Kate Messner's School Librarian Advisory Team
With recent shifts in social media, support for libraries, and school budgets, it feels more challenging than ever to connect kids with books they’ll love. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how au...
forms.gle
December 17, 2025 at 2:23 AM
#KidLitChat School Librarian friends!
Let’s stop commenting on a writer’s work by telling them what they forgot.
Either they thought of it, and chose not to include it for reasons of their own, or they didn’t think of it and you can add something to the conversation.
Starting your comment with, “You forgot to mention…”? Bad form.
Either they thought of it, and chose not to include it for reasons of their own, or they didn’t think of it and you can add something to the conversation.
Starting your comment with, “You forgot to mention…”? Bad form.
December 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Let’s stop commenting on a writer’s work by telling them what they forgot.
Either they thought of it, and chose not to include it for reasons of their own, or they didn’t think of it and you can add something to the conversation.
Starting your comment with, “You forgot to mention…”? Bad form.
Either they thought of it, and chose not to include it for reasons of their own, or they didn’t think of it and you can add something to the conversation.
Starting your comment with, “You forgot to mention…”? Bad form.
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The way we are not, in fact, at any way suffering a shortage of good ideas... Whew. Plus we have loads of good ideas (solar power, single payer health care, electric bikes, hell, TRAINS, that could be further spread. A shortage of ideas? WHUT?
Lmfao every AI defense piece is like "AYY I FUCKIN SUCK BRO HOPEFULLY THIS FUCKIN STEAL YOUR SHIT MACHINE WILL MAKE ME SUCK SLIGHTLY LESS OK"
December 14, 2025 at 4:39 AM
The way we are not, in fact, at any way suffering a shortage of good ideas... Whew. Plus we have loads of good ideas (solar power, single payer health care, electric bikes, hell, TRAINS, that could be further spread. A shortage of ideas? WHUT?
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the line is actually "no JESUS for us meeses," an oblique reference to the fact that, as muppets are unable to take communion, they are forbidden from entering the kingdom of god
December 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
the line is actually "no JESUS for us meeses," an oblique reference to the fact that, as muppets are unable to take communion, they are forbidden from entering the kingdom of god
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Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from federal immigration detention, his attorney's office says
Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been released from an immigration detention center in Pennsylvania following an order from a federal judge issued Thursday, according to his attorney’s office.
apnews.com
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Democratic leadership didn’t want to stick their necks out for him. The GOP didn’t want him even referred to as a “Maryland man.” Sen. Chris Van Hollen, his congressional representative fought for him. And we should never forget any of this. apnews.com/article/abre...
False premise in the question: it is beyond unlikely Mark Cuban believes the government would be unable to pay for appropriate, affordable, well-compensated care for *everyone* “even after taxing all the billionaires 90%”.
He knows damn well the government could cover much MOAR w/that money.
He knows damn well the government could cover much MOAR w/that money.
R U ok with paying 8 to 12 pct more in taxes and possibly losing your standard deduction ?
R U ok with losing access to different curative medications and care because the government can't afford to pay for them, even after taxing all the billionaires 90 pct?
R U ok with losing access to different curative medications and care because the government can't afford to pay for them, even after taxing all the billionaires 90 pct?
December 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
False premise in the question: it is beyond unlikely Mark Cuban believes the government would be unable to pay for appropriate, affordable, well-compensated care for *everyone* “even after taxing all the billionaires 90%”.
He knows damn well the government could cover much MOAR w/that money.
He knows damn well the government could cover much MOAR w/that money.
Absolutely, corporate consolidation of media is a nightmare for folks who want access to accurate and relevant news media. The rest?
We *could* return to reading books, writing letters, playing games, and hosting fireside chats with our communities.
We *could* return to reading books, writing letters, playing games, and hosting fireside chats with our communities.
I've warned that a Warner Bros. merger could mean higher prices.
But don't take it from me. The CEO of Disney just said Netflix buying up Warner Bros. could increase Netflix's "pricing leverage" over consumers.
Translation: Higher prices for you to watch your favorite shows.
But don't take it from me. The CEO of Disney just said Netflix buying up Warner Bros. could increase Netflix's "pricing leverage" over consumers.
Translation: Higher prices for you to watch your favorite shows.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Netflix’s Warner Bros. Deal May Give Streamer ‘Pricing Leverage’ That ‘Might Not Necessarily Be Healthy’
Disney CEO Bob Iger said there were potential regulatory concerns with Netflix's deal to buy Warner Bros.'s film and TV studios and HBO Max.
variety.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Absolutely, corporate consolidation of media is a nightmare for folks who want access to accurate and relevant news media. The rest?
We *could* return to reading books, writing letters, playing games, and hosting fireside chats with our communities.
We *could* return to reading books, writing letters, playing games, and hosting fireside chats with our communities.
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I've warned that a Warner Bros. merger could mean higher prices.
But don't take it from me. The CEO of Disney just said Netflix buying up Warner Bros. could increase Netflix's "pricing leverage" over consumers.
Translation: Higher prices for you to watch your favorite shows.
But don't take it from me. The CEO of Disney just said Netflix buying up Warner Bros. could increase Netflix's "pricing leverage" over consumers.
Translation: Higher prices for you to watch your favorite shows.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Says Netflix’s Warner Bros. Deal May Give Streamer ‘Pricing Leverage’ That ‘Might Not Necessarily Be Healthy’
Disney CEO Bob Iger said there were potential regulatory concerns with Netflix's deal to buy Warner Bros.'s film and TV studios and HBO Max.
variety.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I've warned that a Warner Bros. merger could mean higher prices.
But don't take it from me. The CEO of Disney just said Netflix buying up Warner Bros. could increase Netflix's "pricing leverage" over consumers.
Translation: Higher prices for you to watch your favorite shows.
But don't take it from me. The CEO of Disney just said Netflix buying up Warner Bros. could increase Netflix's "pricing leverage" over consumers.
Translation: Higher prices for you to watch your favorite shows.
“Billionaires did not accumulate extreme wealth through a generosity of spirit toward working people. They became billionaires by extracting value, suppressing wages, avoiding taxation, influencing regulation, and ensuring the system works for them—and not for you.”
Mind your media sources.
Mind your media sources.
Billionaires Are Taking Over Media
Now is the time to support independent voices, and utilize the new tools at hand to stay informed
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM
“Billionaires did not accumulate extreme wealth through a generosity of spirit toward working people. They became billionaires by extracting value, suppressing wages, avoiding taxation, influencing regulation, and ensuring the system works for them—and not for you.”
Mind your media sources.
Mind your media sources.
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#NAFO Well, since we’re already such close people: as a Ukrainian, I’m very unhappy with the results of the U.S. election. The U.S. needs a re-election for it to be a democratic country again.
December 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
#NAFO Well, since we’re already such close people: as a Ukrainian, I’m very unhappy with the results of the U.S. election. The U.S. needs a re-election for it to be a democratic country again.
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"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard
“I am so bored by AI. One of the things I love about the theatre is AI can’t do it.”
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
Ethan Hawke is a dude 👌🏻
December 10, 2025 at 5:10 AM
"I'm not in denial, I'm in open rebellion" damn that quote goes hard
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"A Five-Step Guide to Combating Misinformation on Social Media
#1: The Road to Misinformation is Paved with Supplements
#2 Read Before You Share
#3 Be Extra Mindful with Health Halos
#4 Check the Scientific Consensus
#5 Did the Post Make You Feel Like You Scored a Touchdown?"
#Misinformation ⬇️
#1: The Road to Misinformation is Paved with Supplements
#2 Read Before You Share
#3 Be Extra Mindful with Health Halos
#4 Check the Scientific Consensus
#5 Did the Post Make You Feel Like You Scored a Touchdown?"
#Misinformation ⬇️
Medical misinformation and social media go hand in hand now. After a rousing chat with @caulfieldtim.bsky.social about his new book, I wrote my thoughts on a five-steop guide to recognizing and resisting medical misinformation. vajenda.substack.com/p/a-five-ste...
A Five-Step Guide to Combating Misinformation on Social Media
How fear, profit, and cherry-picked data shape your feed—and what to do about it.
vajenda.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:52 PM
"A Five-Step Guide to Combating Misinformation on Social Media
#1: The Road to Misinformation is Paved with Supplements
#2 Read Before You Share
#3 Be Extra Mindful with Health Halos
#4 Check the Scientific Consensus
#5 Did the Post Make You Feel Like You Scored a Touchdown?"
#Misinformation ⬇️
#1: The Road to Misinformation is Paved with Supplements
#2 Read Before You Share
#3 Be Extra Mindful with Health Halos
#4 Check the Scientific Consensus
#5 Did the Post Make You Feel Like You Scored a Touchdown?"
#Misinformation ⬇️
“Trump did not magically appear out of thin air—he’s the result of policies that prioritize war and imperialism over justice and diplomacy. The public understands this. People recognize the connection between foreign policy impunity and domestic injustice.”
Decades of policy without integrity.
Decades of policy without integrity.
Hillary Clinton’s Genocide Denial and the Crisis of Moral Credibility in American Politics
Her latest decision to accept an invitation from Trump mega donor Miriam Adelson to whitewash genocide is a reminder of why we're in this mess
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
“Trump did not magically appear out of thin air—he’s the result of policies that prioritize war and imperialism over justice and diplomacy. The public understands this. People recognize the connection between foreign policy impunity and domestic injustice.”
Decades of policy without integrity.
Decades of policy without integrity.
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I'm a trans person w/ a trans kid & we lose trans siblings every year to hateful violence. On Trans Day of Remembrance we're called not only to collectively mourn those we've lost, but to renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who are still here.
#tdor 🏳️⚧️
Art by @thefoxfisher.bsky.social
#tdor 🏳️⚧️
Art by @thefoxfisher.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:27 PM
I'm a trans person w/ a trans kid & we lose trans siblings every year to hateful violence. On Trans Day of Remembrance we're called not only to collectively mourn those we've lost, but to renew our commitment to keep fighting for those who are still here.
#tdor 🏳️⚧️
Art by @thefoxfisher.bsky.social
#tdor 🏳️⚧️
Art by @thefoxfisher.bsky.social
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every generation loves Rumours. it’s fucking Rumours
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
every generation loves Rumours. it’s fucking Rumours
This right here is an entire story, a poem, and a dream.
Listening to piano as I clean my home.
Flashbacks to Sarajevo. It was the only place I ever showed up in & prolonged my stay — from 3 weeks to 7 weeks.
I stayed on a hillside & passed a performing arts school to get to town. Every day, I’d hear opera, violin, piano from windows. I walked slower.
Flashbacks to Sarajevo. It was the only place I ever showed up in & prolonged my stay — from 3 weeks to 7 weeks.
I stayed on a hillside & passed a performing arts school to get to town. Every day, I’d hear opera, violin, piano from windows. I walked slower.
November 9, 2025 at 7:07 AM
This right here is an entire story, a poem, and a dream.
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Listening to piano as I clean my home.
Flashbacks to Sarajevo. It was the only place I ever showed up in & prolonged my stay — from 3 weeks to 7 weeks.
I stayed on a hillside & passed a performing arts school to get to town. Every day, I’d hear opera, violin, piano from windows. I walked slower.
Flashbacks to Sarajevo. It was the only place I ever showed up in & prolonged my stay — from 3 weeks to 7 weeks.
I stayed on a hillside & passed a performing arts school to get to town. Every day, I’d hear opera, violin, piano from windows. I walked slower.
November 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Listening to piano as I clean my home.
Flashbacks to Sarajevo. It was the only place I ever showed up in & prolonged my stay — from 3 weeks to 7 weeks.
I stayed on a hillside & passed a performing arts school to get to town. Every day, I’d hear opera, violin, piano from windows. I walked slower.
Flashbacks to Sarajevo. It was the only place I ever showed up in & prolonged my stay — from 3 weeks to 7 weeks.
I stayed on a hillside & passed a performing arts school to get to town. Every day, I’d hear opera, violin, piano from windows. I walked slower.