Donna Jackson (she/her)
@deejax.bsky.social
Resist. Bob Dylan. MS English teacher, wife, & mother.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger describing his father's guilt and shame about being a Nazi. The hatred and lies broke him.
m.youtube.com/shorts/xfLvq...
m.youtube.com/shorts/xfLvq...
Schwarzenegger says his dad was ‘sucked into a hate system’
YouTube video by CNN
m.youtube.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Arnold Schwarzenegger describing his father's guilt and shame about being a Nazi. The hatred and lies broke him.
m.youtube.com/shorts/xfLvq...
m.youtube.com/shorts/xfLvq...
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On her way to paint children's faces...thank you Stella..
FOR YOU WILL HELP BRING JUSTICE FOR ALEX..
Honoring you
THANK YOU Alex, you should be with us right now..
You were the Very Best of us
The very best
My Heartbreaks for his family
This poem by Michael Dubois for Alex ⬇️
FOR YOU WILL HELP BRING JUSTICE FOR ALEX..
Honoring you
THANK YOU Alex, you should be with us right now..
You were the Very Best of us
The very best
My Heartbreaks for his family
This poem by Michael Dubois for Alex ⬇️
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 AM
On her way to paint children's faces...thank you Stella..
FOR YOU WILL HELP BRING JUSTICE FOR ALEX..
Honoring you
THANK YOU Alex, you should be with us right now..
You were the Very Best of us
The very best
My Heartbreaks for his family
This poem by Michael Dubois for Alex ⬇️
FOR YOU WILL HELP BRING JUSTICE FOR ALEX..
Honoring you
THANK YOU Alex, you should be with us right now..
You were the Very Best of us
The very best
My Heartbreaks for his family
This poem by Michael Dubois for Alex ⬇️
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White House backtracks initial claims about Alex Pretti after intense backlash
White House backtracks initial claims about Alex Pretti after intense backlash
Widely circulated video of Pretti’s killing by federal agents undercut earlier assertions of him being a gunman
White House officials sought to rapidly distance Donald Trump and top officials from their initial portrayals of the man fatally shot by federal officials in Minnesota as a gunman, as they faced a deepening backlash after video footage was widely seen to undercut their assertions.
The move came as Trump advisers appeared to realize that the caustic portrayals of the man, Alex Pretti, who was reportedly licensed to carry a gun, had turned the killing into an even larger political liability for the president. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:16 AM
White House backtracks initial claims about Alex Pretti after intense backlash
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Sick and tired of hearing Republicans say Alex Pretti was resisting.
Resisting what?
Being beaten? Pistol-whipped? Slammed to the ground and violently assaulted?
I'd like to see every Republican in Congress go through that and just lie there and take it.
Let's see how unresisting they would be.
Resisting what?
Being beaten? Pistol-whipped? Slammed to the ground and violently assaulted?
I'd like to see every Republican in Congress go through that and just lie there and take it.
Let's see how unresisting they would be.
January 26, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Sick and tired of hearing Republicans say Alex Pretti was resisting.
Resisting what?
Being beaten? Pistol-whipped? Slammed to the ground and violently assaulted?
I'd like to see every Republican in Congress go through that and just lie there and take it.
Let's see how unresisting they would be.
Resisting what?
Being beaten? Pistol-whipped? Slammed to the ground and violently assaulted?
I'd like to see every Republican in Congress go through that and just lie there and take it.
Let's see how unresisting they would be.
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Bob Dylan honors Jerry Lee Lewis in Nottingham, England performing "I C... youtu.be/KGVha7JQ-sE?...
Bob Dylan honors Jerry Lee Lewis in Nottingham, England performing "I Can't Seem To Say Goodbye"
YouTube video by Da Ba
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Bob Dylan honors Jerry Lee Lewis in Nottingham, England performing "I C... youtu.be/KGVha7JQ-sE?...
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In honor of Liam Ramos, the 5 year old detained by Ice, for the next 75 days, I will post one Democrat per day of the 75 who signed a letter expressing gratitude for ICE. We can and must do better. Everyone should know who these people are. #75icedems
Day 2
Auchincloss, Jake (MA-4)
Day 2
Auchincloss, Jake (MA-4)
January 23, 2026 at 1:02 PM
In honor of Liam Ramos, the 5 year old detained by Ice, for the next 75 days, I will post one Democrat per day of the 75 who signed a letter expressing gratitude for ICE. We can and must do better. Everyone should know who these people are. #75icedems
Day 2
Auchincloss, Jake (MA-4)
Day 2
Auchincloss, Jake (MA-4)
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Let's make sure our neighbors hear what's going on.
Be courageous & talk to people about #ICELawlessness.
Tell folks how you feel about the "Show me your papers" style loss of freedom in our country.
Don't forget all that was sacrificed for our freedom, nor the effectiveness of non-violence.
Be courageous & talk to people about #ICELawlessness.
Tell folks how you feel about the "Show me your papers" style loss of freedom in our country.
Don't forget all that was sacrificed for our freedom, nor the effectiveness of non-violence.
January 15, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Let's make sure our neighbors hear what's going on.
Be courageous & talk to people about #ICELawlessness.
Tell folks how you feel about the "Show me your papers" style loss of freedom in our country.
Don't forget all that was sacrificed for our freedom, nor the effectiveness of non-violence.
Be courageous & talk to people about #ICELawlessness.
Tell folks how you feel about the "Show me your papers" style loss of freedom in our country.
Don't forget all that was sacrificed for our freedom, nor the effectiveness of non-violence.
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I grew up as a hippie-loathing, cynical Gen X music fan.
In my late 30s I faced the abyss of depression — and found the Dead.
Thank you Bob Weir, for helping me hop on the bus. My life's better for it.
In my late 30s I faced the abyss of depression — and found the Dead.
Thank you Bob Weir, for helping me hop on the bus. My life's better for it.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Grateful Dead
I was once repulsed by the band’s music, fans, and hippie iconography—but at the lowest point of my life, I got on the bus and never looked back.
web.archive.org
January 11, 2026 at 12:38 AM
I grew up as a hippie-loathing, cynical Gen X music fan.
In my late 30s I faced the abyss of depression — and found the Dead.
Thank you Bob Weir, for helping me hop on the bus. My life's better for it.
In my late 30s I faced the abyss of depression — and found the Dead.
Thank you Bob Weir, for helping me hop on the bus. My life's better for it.
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Fortune 500 companies that have contracts with ICE:
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
-Amazon
-AT&T
-Booz Allen Hamilton
-Caci
-Charter Communications
-Comcast
-Dell
-Ecolab
-FedEx
-General Dynamics
-L3Harris
-Motorola
-Thermo Fisher
-UPS
Know who profits from Trump's cruelty.
January 9, 2026 at 2:23 AM
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Martin Peterson's creative response to being banned from teaching Plato (shared with his permission).
January 8, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Martin Peterson's creative response to being banned from teaching Plato (shared with his permission).
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Take a look at this very good George Conway launch video here, for his campaign in the congressional district I grew up in.
I look forward to joining him as he campaigns on Broadway near Fairway, Zabar's, and Absolute Bagels. (I only do the West Side.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5pQ...
I look forward to joining him as he campaigns on Broadway near Fairway, Zabar's, and Absolute Bagels. (I only do the West Side.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5pQ...
George Conway for Congress: Launch Video
YouTube video by George Conway For Congress
www.youtube.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Take a look at this very good George Conway launch video here, for his campaign in the congressional district I grew up in.
I look forward to joining him as he campaigns on Broadway near Fairway, Zabar's, and Absolute Bagels. (I only do the West Side.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5pQ...
I look forward to joining him as he campaigns on Broadway near Fairway, Zabar's, and Absolute Bagels. (I only do the West Side.)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5pQ...
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"Two things have to happen in order for us to save the Republic from [Donald Trump]—first of all, accountability ... and the second is to pass laws and legislation within the four corners of the Constitution to make sure we never have this autocratic authoritarian threat again."
January 7, 2026 at 2:09 AM
"Two things have to happen in order for us to save the Republic from [Donald Trump]—first of all, accountability ... and the second is to pass laws and legislation within the four corners of the Constitution to make sure we never have this autocratic authoritarian threat again."
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10 of the most beautiful, devastating, thought-provoking quotes from fiction. There is no rhyme or reason to the order, and there are at least four more parts.
Rules for myself: one sentence that can stand alone to say something that changes the brain. What're your best sentences in fiction? 1/3
Rules for myself: one sentence that can stand alone to say something that changes the brain. What're your best sentences in fiction? 1/3
December 29, 2025 at 5:09 PM
10 of the most beautiful, devastating, thought-provoking quotes from fiction. There is no rhyme or reason to the order, and there are at least four more parts.
Rules for myself: one sentence that can stand alone to say something that changes the brain. What're your best sentences in fiction? 1/3
Rules for myself: one sentence that can stand alone to say something that changes the brain. What're your best sentences in fiction? 1/3
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Happy new year!
I love sharing this poem by @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social.
I’m reminded this year of Audre Lorde: “These places of possibility within ourselves are dark because they are ancient and hidden; they have survived and grown strong through darkness.”
I love sharing this poem by @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social.
I’m reminded this year of Audre Lorde: “These places of possibility within ourselves are dark because they are ancient and hidden; they have survived and grown strong through darkness.”
January 4, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Happy new year!
I love sharing this poem by @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social.
I’m reminded this year of Audre Lorde: “These places of possibility within ourselves are dark because they are ancient and hidden; they have survived and grown strong through darkness.”
I love sharing this poem by @maggiesmithpoet.bsky.social.
I’m reminded this year of Audre Lorde: “These places of possibility within ourselves are dark because they are ancient and hidden; they have survived and grown strong through darkness.”
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Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
January 1, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Remember: If we allow ourselves to fall into fatalism, or wallow in disappointment, or become resigned to what is rather than what should be, we will lose the long game.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
The greatest enemy of positive social change is cynicism about what can be changed.
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Clocked in all year.
Prepared. Unafraid. Always with the receipts.
Keeping that same energy all 2026.
Prepared. Unafraid. Always with the receipts.
Keeping that same energy all 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Clocked in all year.
Prepared. Unafraid. Always with the receipts.
Keeping that same energy all 2026.
Prepared. Unafraid. Always with the receipts.
Keeping that same energy all 2026.
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This is my favorite rendition of Auld Lang Syne, in part I think because it captures the bittersweetness that I've always thought was there, rather than the kind of maudlin, Hail-Fellow-Well-Met heartiness with which it's usually sung & performed.
(Also it's by Palmyra and I do dig Palmyra.)
(Also it's by Palmyra and I do dig Palmyra.)
Palmyra: "Auld Lang Syne"
YouTube video by Salt Lick Sessions
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December 31, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This is my favorite rendition of Auld Lang Syne, in part I think because it captures the bittersweetness that I've always thought was there, rather than the kind of maudlin, Hail-Fellow-Well-Met heartiness with which it's usually sung & performed.
(Also it's by Palmyra and I do dig Palmyra.)
(Also it's by Palmyra and I do dig Palmyra.)
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NYE, 2025:
Who better to give us a message of inspiration and hope than Jane Goodall? I hope her last message gives all of you some perspective and motivation needed to look forward to 2026.
💙 CB
Who better to give us a message of inspiration and hope than Jane Goodall? I hope her last message gives all of you some perspective and motivation needed to look forward to 2026.
💙 CB
December 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
NYE, 2025:
Who better to give us a message of inspiration and hope than Jane Goodall? I hope her last message gives all of you some perspective and motivation needed to look forward to 2026.
💙 CB
Who better to give us a message of inspiration and hope than Jane Goodall? I hope her last message gives all of you some perspective and motivation needed to look forward to 2026.
💙 CB
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In case you missed it: I’ve got a new (warning: somewhat intense) story on @npr.org about all the ways faith leaders have pushed back against the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign this year — including clergy directly confronting ICE agents and police. www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
How the clergy has rallied against the Trump administration's immigration policies
Religious leaders have rallied against the Trump administration's detention and deportation of immigrants. Clergy are filing lawsuits, accompanying migrants to court hearings and leading protests.
www.npr.org
December 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
In case you missed it: I’ve got a new (warning: somewhat intense) story on @npr.org about all the ways faith leaders have pushed back against the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign this year — including clergy directly confronting ICE agents and police. www.npr.org/2025/12/24/n...
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12 Artists Who Showed Some Spine in 2025... just wonderful and read to the byline/description at the end! open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
12 Artists Who Showed Some Spine in 2025
In a year when too many of our pop culture favorites let us down, these creative people were willing to take a stand (and pull no punches)
open.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
12 Artists Who Showed Some Spine in 2025... just wonderful and read to the byline/description at the end! open.substack.com/pub/contrari...
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BREAKING: We are suing Trump & his cronies to restore the Kennedy Center’s lawful name
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent Kennedy Center Trustee @repbeatty.bsky.social w/ our friends at Washington Litigation Group
Congress named the Kennedy Center & only they can change it
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent Kennedy Center Trustee @repbeatty.bsky.social w/ our friends at Washington Litigation Group
Congress named the Kennedy Center & only they can change it
Press Release | Democracy Defenders Action
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty today sued President Trump and others to stop the unlawful renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of the Congressw...
www.democracydefendersaction.org
December 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
BREAKING: We are suing Trump & his cronies to restore the Kennedy Center’s lawful name
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent Kennedy Center Trustee @repbeatty.bsky.social w/ our friends at Washington Litigation Group
Congress named the Kennedy Center & only they can change it
We @democracydefendersaction.org are proud to represent Kennedy Center Trustee @repbeatty.bsky.social w/ our friends at Washington Litigation Group
Congress named the Kennedy Center & only they can change it
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🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨
PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
CHOSE THE COLOR PURPLE
AS HIS EMBLEMATIC COLOR
BECAUSE OF THE BOOK
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON
(this has been verified)
which -- absolutely changes how imma hear Purple Rain from now on idk abt you
(PS that is not a white child, fight me)
PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
CHOSE THE COLOR PURPLE
AS HIS EMBLEMATIC COLOR
BECAUSE OF THE BOOK
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON
(this has been verified)
which -- absolutely changes how imma hear Purple Rain from now on idk abt you
(PS that is not a white child, fight me)
December 18, 2025 at 12:08 AM
🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨
PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
CHOSE THE COLOR PURPLE
AS HIS EMBLEMATIC COLOR
BECAUSE OF THE BOOK
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON
(this has been verified)
which -- absolutely changes how imma hear Purple Rain from now on idk abt you
(PS that is not a white child, fight me)
PRINCE ROGERS NELSON
CHOSE THE COLOR PURPLE
AS HIS EMBLEMATIC COLOR
BECAUSE OF THE BOOK
HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON
(this has been verified)
which -- absolutely changes how imma hear Purple Rain from now on idk abt you
(PS that is not a white child, fight me)
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Berkshires + moon + winter sun
10”x20” oil
Reference 📸 by: @ariamickenberg_photo
10”x20” oil
Reference 📸 by: @ariamickenberg_photo
December 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Berkshires + moon + winter sun
10”x20” oil
Reference 📸 by: @ariamickenberg_photo
10”x20” oil
Reference 📸 by: @ariamickenberg_photo
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Refuse to acknowledge the rants of a psychopath and sadist. Celebrate Rob Reiner and his all of his beautiful films. Watch them. Laugh with them. Cry with them. Share them.
December 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Refuse to acknowledge the rants of a psychopath and sadist. Celebrate Rob Reiner and his all of his beautiful films. Watch them. Laugh with them. Cry with them. Share them.