authorlissamatthews
@lissamatthews.bsky.social
Romance author. Cat mom. Coffee lover. Reading. Crochet. Puzzles. Baking. LOTR.
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"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."
March 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
"They'll never cut Social Security" is the new "they'll never overturn Roe v Wade."
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French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
March 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
French Senator Claude Malhuret:
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
"Washington has become Nero’s court, with an incendiary emperor, submissive courtiers and a jester high on ketamine... We were at war with a dictator, we are now at war with a dictator backed by a traitor."
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We know this year will be one of the toughest fights for libraries across the country.
That's why we also built the tools for Americans like you to fight back.
That's why we also built the tools for Americans like you to fight back.
We're giving you the power to fight for your library!
We built the tools you need to fight for your library!
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March 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
We know this year will be one of the toughest fights for libraries across the country.
That's why we also built the tools for Americans like you to fight back.
That's why we also built the tools for Americans like you to fight back.
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I hope those of you who boast about protecting free speech are ready to protect sex workers, pornography filmmakers and actors, and romance novelists and erotica writers, because that's where they're gonna start, and if we let them they will not stop there.
February 7, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I hope those of you who boast about protecting free speech are ready to protect sex workers, pornography filmmakers and actors, and romance novelists and erotica writers, because that's where they're gonna start, and if we let them they will not stop there.
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Tesla sales in Germany have plummeted by almost 60%.
Sales in other countries also dropping fast. Elon Musk is currently the 2nd most hated oligarch on Earth after helping coup d'état the United States & sieg heiling in front of millions in celebration.
Calls to boycott Musk products are global.
Sales in other countries also dropping fast. Elon Musk is currently the 2nd most hated oligarch on Earth after helping coup d'état the United States & sieg heiling in front of millions in celebration.
Calls to boycott Musk products are global.
February 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Tesla sales in Germany have plummeted by almost 60%.
Sales in other countries also dropping fast. Elon Musk is currently the 2nd most hated oligarch on Earth after helping coup d'état the United States & sieg heiling in front of millions in celebration.
Calls to boycott Musk products are global.
Sales in other countries also dropping fast. Elon Musk is currently the 2nd most hated oligarch on Earth after helping coup d'état the United States & sieg heiling in front of millions in celebration.
Calls to boycott Musk products are global.
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“Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe.
At double the width of our Milky Way galaxy, this jet of radio waves is the biggest ever detected so early in the history of the universe.”
#StarSky
At double the width of our Milky Way galaxy, this jet of radio waves is the biggest ever detected so early in the history of the universe.”
#StarSky
Telescopes spy a monster radio jet streaming from a bright and early object in the universe
Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe.
apnews.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
“Telescopes around the world have spotted a monster radio jet streaming from a quasar dating back to the first 1 billion years of the universe.
At double the width of our Milky Way galaxy, this jet of radio waves is the biggest ever detected so early in the history of the universe.”
#StarSky
At double the width of our Milky Way galaxy, this jet of radio waves is the biggest ever detected so early in the history of the universe.”
#StarSky
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In light of Trump II’s first 18 days of mayhem — including his and Musk’s coup against our system of government — many are asking: “What can I do now?”
Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.
Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.
What you can do
Revised and expanded
robertreich.substack.com
February 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In light of Trump II’s first 18 days of mayhem — including his and Musk’s coup against our system of government — many are asking: “What can I do now?”
Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.
Here’s a revised and expanded list, in rough order of importance.
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🛑 H.R. 722 🛑
(intro 1/24/25)
Applies 14A equal protection to “preborn” persons.
Grants legal rights to fertilized eggs; embryos; fetuses.
Bans (effectively) abortion nationwide, even in states where protected by vote.
Call Congress Critters NO! on HR 722
#EndTheWarOnWomen
#SheShed
(intro 1/24/25)
Applies 14A equal protection to “preborn” persons.
Grants legal rights to fertilized eggs; embryos; fetuses.
Bans (effectively) abortion nationwide, even in states where protected by vote.
Call Congress Critters NO! on HR 722
#EndTheWarOnWomen
#SheShed
a poster for the handmaid 's tale shows a line of women in red robes
ALT: a poster for the handmaid 's tale shows a line of women in red robes
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
🛑 H.R. 722 🛑
(intro 1/24/25)
Applies 14A equal protection to “preborn” persons.
Grants legal rights to fertilized eggs; embryos; fetuses.
Bans (effectively) abortion nationwide, even in states where protected by vote.
Call Congress Critters NO! on HR 722
#EndTheWarOnWomen
#SheShed
(intro 1/24/25)
Applies 14A equal protection to “preborn” persons.
Grants legal rights to fertilized eggs; embryos; fetuses.
Bans (effectively) abortion nationwide, even in states where protected by vote.
Call Congress Critters NO! on HR 722
#EndTheWarOnWomen
#SheShed
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no, you drink coffee i drink a bean infused magical elixir that keeps me from becoming an axe murderer
February 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
no, you drink coffee i drink a bean infused magical elixir that keeps me from becoming an axe murderer
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Do one thing every day that scares you.
Me: **reads the news**
Me: **reads the news**
February 5, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Do one thing every day that scares you.
Me: **reads the news**
Me: **reads the news**
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Thou shalt impeach the motherfucker.
February 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Thou shalt impeach the motherfucker.
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Is it too much to want Good to get up out of the corner and come out swinging at Evil?
Anytime now. Any.Time.
Anytime now. Any.Time.
February 5, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Is it too much to want Good to get up out of the corner and come out swinging at Evil?
Anytime now. Any.Time.
Anytime now. Any.Time.
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A reminder that fiction — books, film, games, what have you — is always political. The willful absence of “politics” in any work is itself a political choice and a political act. Who gets to tell (and sell) stories is political. It might be an undercurrent — covert, not overt. But it’s there.
February 4, 2025 at 12:10 AM
A reminder that fiction — books, film, games, what have you — is always political. The willful absence of “politics” in any work is itself a political choice and a political act. Who gets to tell (and sell) stories is political. It might be an undercurrent — covert, not overt. But it’s there.
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So, we should be worried about this or...no?https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/31/elon-musk-treasury-department-payment-systems/
Senior U.S. official to exit after rift with Musk allies over payment system
A top Treasury career staffer, David A. Lebryk, announced his retirement. Surrogates of Musk’s DOGE effort had sought access to sensitive payment systems.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
So, we should be worried about this or...no?https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/31/elon-musk-treasury-department-payment-systems/
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Celebrating Black History Month a day early.
The indomitable Shirley Chisholm speaking truths to all women across America.
Listen up ladies as many still need to heed her wise words from so long ago.
The indomitable Shirley Chisholm speaking truths to all women across America.
Listen up ladies as many still need to heed her wise words from so long ago.
January 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Celebrating Black History Month a day early.
The indomitable Shirley Chisholm speaking truths to all women across America.
Listen up ladies as many still need to heed her wise words from so long ago.
The indomitable Shirley Chisholm speaking truths to all women across America.
Listen up ladies as many still need to heed her wise words from so long ago.
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"The Gulf of Empathy," (11 x 15) watercolor, mixed media, pen and ink on paper.
January 31, 2025 at 1:26 AM
"The Gulf of Empathy," (11 x 15) watercolor, mixed media, pen and ink on paper.
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Such an important point…
“The country has been hardened by a nine-year deliberate campaign of dehumanization.” — @NicolleDWallace
We didn’t get here overnight. This wasn’t a quick process.
“The country has been hardened by a nine-year deliberate campaign of dehumanization.” — @NicolleDWallace
We didn’t get here overnight. This wasn’t a quick process.
January 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Such an important point…
“The country has been hardened by a nine-year deliberate campaign of dehumanization.” — @NicolleDWallace
We didn’t get here overnight. This wasn’t a quick process.
“The country has been hardened by a nine-year deliberate campaign of dehumanization.” — @NicolleDWallace
We didn’t get here overnight. This wasn’t a quick process.
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He's not blaming DEI, he's blaming women and non white people.
January 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
He's not blaming DEI, he's blaming women and non white people.
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I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget INSURRECTIONIST TRUMP!
January 30, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget INSURRECTIONIST TRUMP!
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Tribal libraries are essential in preserving tribal languages and traditions throughout the United States.
Libraries record and preserve essential tribal records and make these available and accessible to the tribal community and the public.
Libraries record and preserve essential tribal records and make these available and accessible to the tribal community and the public.
Tribal Libraries Preserve Culture and Languages
Grants that support Native American, Native Alaskan, and Native Hawaiian libraries are a top priority
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January 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Tribal libraries are essential in preserving tribal languages and traditions throughout the United States.
Libraries record and preserve essential tribal records and make these available and accessible to the tribal community and the public.
Libraries record and preserve essential tribal records and make these available and accessible to the tribal community and the public.