Kirsten Grady
@mrskgrady.bsky.social
Social worker. Red tape slayer. Storyteller with a Wi-Fi connection & a grudge against broken systems.
Dignity > bureaucracy. Always. Social work is political.
Here to advocate, share insights, and spark change.
All views and opinions are my own.
Dignity > bureaucracy. Always. Social work is political.
Here to advocate, share insights, and spark change.
All views and opinions are my own.
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Kirsten Grady
@mrskgrady.bsky.social
· Aug 3
Sometimes self care is stepping away and giving time to creativity.
On November 9-10, 1938, Kristallnacht shook Jewish communities in Germany and Austria. Synagogues burned, homes looted, lives shattered. Let's remember the 26,000 Jewish men sent to camps. Let's ensure that such hate never triumphs again. #NeverForget #HistoryLessons
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
On November 9-10, 1938, Kristallnacht shook Jewish communities in Germany and Austria. Synagogues burned, homes looted, lives shattered. Let's remember the 26,000 Jewish men sent to camps. Let's ensure that such hate never triumphs again. #NeverForget #HistoryLessons
No veteran should ever go hungry or be without a proper place to sleep! Whether you're a vet, family member, caseworker, or neighbor, this is a quick resource guide. Share it, save it, and tag anyone who might need it. Dignity equals access to food, shelter, and continuous support. #SupportOurVets
November 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
No veteran should ever go hungry or be without a proper place to sleep! Whether you're a vet, family member, caseworker, or neighbor, this is a quick resource guide. Share it, save it, and tag anyone who might need it. Dignity equals access to food, shelter, and continuous support. #SupportOurVets
Get ready for World Diabetes Day this Fri! Check out this quick toolkit for clients, coworkers, and HR. realistic job accommodations that keep people safe and productive, plus legit routes to keep insulin at or under $35/month depending on coverage. Save and share to spread awareness.
#Toolkit
#Toolkit
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Get ready for World Diabetes Day this Fri! Check out this quick toolkit for clients, coworkers, and HR. realistic job accommodations that keep people safe and productive, plus legit routes to keep insulin at or under $35/month depending on coverage. Save and share to spread awareness.
#Toolkit
#Toolkit
The 1930s taught us what appeasement gets you: a stronger enemy and a weaker democracy. Some of today’s Dems still haven’t learned it. You don’t bargain with extremists holding people’s livelihoods hostage. You hold the damn line. #HistoryRepeats
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The 1930s taught us what appeasement gets you: a stronger enemy and a weaker democracy. Some of today’s Dems still haven’t learned it. You don’t bargain with extremists holding people’s livelihoods hostage. You hold the damn line. #HistoryRepeats
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
thehill.com/homenews/sen...
Next week hasn’t even started, and somehow I already feel like this cat.
My self-care this weekend? Attending the symphony with a friend, volunteering, and joining a group hike. Sometimes rest looks like connection, community, and a little movement in good company.
#CollectiveCare #SocialWorkLife
My self-care this weekend? Attending the symphony with a friend, volunteering, and joining a group hike. Sometimes rest looks like connection, community, and a little movement in good company.
#CollectiveCare #SocialWorkLife
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Next week hasn’t even started, and somehow I already feel like this cat.
My self-care this weekend? Attending the symphony with a friend, volunteering, and joining a group hike. Sometimes rest looks like connection, community, and a little movement in good company.
#CollectiveCare #SocialWorkLife
My self-care this weekend? Attending the symphony with a friend, volunteering, and joining a group hike. Sometimes rest looks like connection, community, and a little movement in good company.
#CollectiveCare #SocialWorkLife
History was made on 11/8/65 as LBJ signed the Higher Education Act into law in TX. This pivotal moment opened doors for first-gen students with federal grants, loans, work-study, and crucial support. Let's remember: education policy is anti-poverty policy. #SocialWorkRewind
www.uwyo.edu/stateau...
www.uwyo.edu/stateau...
November 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
History was made on 11/8/65 as LBJ signed the Higher Education Act into law in TX. This pivotal moment opened doors for first-gen students with federal grants, loans, work-study, and crucial support. Let's remember: education policy is anti-poverty policy. #SocialWorkRewind
www.uwyo.edu/stateau...
www.uwyo.edu/stateau...
The Indian Child Welfare Act becomes law on Nov 8, 1978. After decades of removals, Congress sets federal standards and affirms tribal jurisdiction so Native kids stay with family and community. Quiet statute. Huge impact. #SocialWorkRewind #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
What is ICWA?
ICWA is a restorative law that helps ensure homes for Native children meet all their needs—including cultural and community connections—so they can grow up safe, healthy, and spiritually strong.
www.nicwa.org
November 8, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The Indian Child Welfare Act becomes law on Nov 8, 1978. After decades of removals, Congress sets federal standards and affirms tribal jurisdiction so Native kids stay with family and community. Quiet statute. Huge impact. #SocialWorkRewind #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
On Nov 5, 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history by becoming the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House. Her legacy goes beyond breaking barriers; she championed childcare, fair schools, food assistance, and dignity for all. Representation matters. #Unbought #Unbossed #SocialWorkRewind
November 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
On Nov 5, 1968, Shirley Chisholm made history by becoming the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House. Her legacy goes beyond breaking barriers; she championed childcare, fair schools, food assistance, and dignity for all. Representation matters. #Unbought #Unbossed #SocialWorkRewind
Reposted by Kirsten Grady
A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
November 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A deep commitment to anti-wokeness
Nov 8, 1966: Edward Brooke wins a U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts...the first Black senator elected by popular vote, and the first since Reconstruction. Representation shifts power; power shifts policy. #SocialWorkRewind #Civics
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Nov 8, 1966: Edward Brooke wins a U.S. Senate seat from Massachusetts...the first Black senator elected by popular vote, and the first since Reconstruction. Representation shifts power; power shifts policy. #SocialWorkRewind #Civics
On Nov 10, 1969, Sesame Street graced public TV with its joyful, research-backed approach to learning for all kids, esp the marginalized. It's a testament to the power of ed content on screens. Public media fosters healthy development in young minds.
#SocialWorkRewind #PBS
#SocialWorkRewind #PBS
Sesame Street: Show Open Season 1
If you're watching videos with your preschooler and would like to do so in a safe, child-friendly environment, please join us at http://www.sesamestreet.org
Show open for season one.
Sesame Street is a production of Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization which also produces Pink
youtu.be
November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
On Nov 10, 1969, Sesame Street graced public TV with its joyful, research-backed approach to learning for all kids, esp the marginalized. It's a testament to the power of ed content on screens. Public media fosters healthy development in young minds.
#SocialWorkRewind #PBS
#SocialWorkRewind #PBS
On Nov 7, 1916, Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. House. Montana women had already won the vote in 1914. Organizing doesn’t wait for permission...it makes the door! #ChangeMakers #HerStory #SocialWorkRewind
November 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
On Nov 7, 1916, Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. House. Montana women had already won the vote in 1914. Organizing doesn’t wait for permission...it makes the door! #ChangeMakers #HerStory #SocialWorkRewind
Another week has come to an end. We'll done everyone!
To those on call this weekend, I’m thinking of you. Wishing you steady nerves, clear protocols, supportive teammates, and little pockets of rest. Eat something. Hydrate. Do a 60-second reset. You’re not alone, and what you do matters.
To those on call this weekend, I’m thinking of you. Wishing you steady nerves, clear protocols, supportive teammates, and little pockets of rest. Eat something. Hydrate. Do a 60-second reset. You’re not alone, and what you do matters.
November 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Another week has come to an end. We'll done everyone!
To those on call this weekend, I’m thinking of you. Wishing you steady nerves, clear protocols, supportive teammates, and little pockets of rest. Eat something. Hydrate. Do a 60-second reset. You’re not alone, and what you do matters.
To those on call this weekend, I’m thinking of you. Wishing you steady nerves, clear protocols, supportive teammates, and little pockets of rest. Eat something. Hydrate. Do a 60-second reset. You’re not alone, and what you do matters.
Flat affect is often a sign of many conditions, including dementia.
November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Flat affect is often a sign of many conditions, including dementia.
Today, students, faculty, and staff unite for a national Day of Action for Higher Ed! They're advocating for academic freedom, shared governance, affordability, and against "loyalty-oath" compacts and political litmus tests. Organizing is a study in hope.
#WayToFightFriday
#WayToFightFriday
Nov 7 Day of Action for Higher Ed | AAUP
Join colleagues across the country for a national day of action in support of higher education.
www.aaup.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Today, students, faculty, and staff unite for a national Day of Action for Higher Ed! They're advocating for academic freedom, shared governance, affordability, and against "loyalty-oath" compacts and political litmus tests. Organizing is a study in hope.
#WayToFightFriday
#WayToFightFriday
Great news from Chicago! A federal judge has set new rules for immigration agents at protests. Body cams, clear IDs, and warnings before force are now mandatory. Tear gas & riot gear only allowed if safety is at risk. Upholding civil rights is crucial.
#WayToFightFriday
#WayToFightFriday
US judge rejects government's riot claims, restricts federal agents' use of force in Chicago
A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday said immigration officials had lied about the nature of local protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in the city, and ordered agents to restrict their use of tear gas and other anti-riot weapons in the area.
www.reuters.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Great news from Chicago! A federal judge has set new rules for immigration agents at protests. Body cams, clear IDs, and warnings before force are now mandatory. Tear gas & riot gear only allowed if safety is at risk. Upholding civil rights is crucial.
#WayToFightFriday
#WayToFightFriday
Today’s presser felt like a pharma ad with flags. “$149 pills” and “$245 shots soon” is not access when people are choosing between groceries and gas. If you think low-income families have spare cash lying around, you haven’t been to a checkout line lately. #GLP1
White House guest faints during Trump event in Oval Office
A White House guest who was attending President Trump’s announcement about lowering the cost of obesity drugs fainted in the Oval Office, causing the event to be cut short. White House press …
thehill.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Today’s presser felt like a pharma ad with flags. “$149 pills” and “$245 shots soon” is not access when people are choosing between groceries and gas. If you think low-income families have spare cash lying around, you haven’t been to a checkout line lately. #GLP1
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump admin to fully fund November SNAP by Friday after the govt planned only ~65% during the shutdown. The court warned of “irreparable harm.” Food isn’t a hostage. 42M families rely on it. Do your job. USDA has to find the money, period. #SNAP #EndHunger
Judge orders Trump administration to deliver full SNAP benefits to states by Friday
The administration had said it would distribute partial payments in November, but that the process could take weeks.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 PM
A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump admin to fully fund November SNAP by Friday after the govt planned only ~65% during the shutdown. The court warned of “irreparable harm.” Food isn’t a hostage. 42M families rely on it. Do your job. USDA has to find the money, period. #SNAP #EndHunger
When nine Black teenagers faced an angry white mob in Little Rock (1957), Daisy Bates stood beside them. Publisher, organizer, mentor...she turned her living room into a command center for justice and kept the Little Rock Nine moving forward, day after dangerous day. #CivilRights #VoicesFromHistory
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
When nine Black teenagers faced an angry white mob in Little Rock (1957), Daisy Bates stood beside them. Publisher, organizer, mentor...she turned her living room into a command center for justice and kept the Little Rock Nine moving forward, day after dangerous day. #CivilRights #VoicesFromHistory
Oglala Lakota activist Russell Means (b. Nov 10, 1939) helped lead the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation and became one of AIM’s strongest voices. He called the U.S. “the world’s longest-running crime scene.”
CarolMooreDC/Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
#VoicesFromHistory #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
CarolMooreDC/Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
#VoicesFromHistory #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
November 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Oglala Lakota activist Russell Means (b. Nov 10, 1939) helped lead the 1973 Wounded Knee occupation and became one of AIM’s strongest voices. He called the U.S. “the world’s longest-running crime scene.”
CarolMooreDC/Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
#VoicesFromHistory #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
CarolMooreDC/Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
#VoicesFromHistory #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
In 1791, Olympe de Gouges rewrote France’s “Rights of Man” as the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen. “If women can mount the scaffold, they must be able to mount the rostrum.” On Nov 3, 1793, she was guillotined. #VoicesFromHistory #FeministHistory
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In 1791, Olympe de Gouges rewrote France’s “Rights of Man” as the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen. “If women can mount the scaffold, they must be able to mount the rostrum.” On Nov 3, 1793, she was guillotined. #VoicesFromHistory #FeministHistory
GREAT NEWS:THE ELECTIONS WERE WRONG, SO WE’RE THROWING THEM OUT AND TURNING THE BALLOTS INTO COVFEFETTI. I AM LOVED MORE THAN ANYONE IN HISTORY. FOOD PRICES ARE DOWN BY 1000%. THE PEOPLE WANT MONARCHY NOW!!!!!! I WILL PROVE IT WITH 50 POSTS IN FOUR HOURS AND A VICTORY PARADE IN MY MIND.
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM
GREAT NEWS:THE ELECTIONS WERE WRONG, SO WE’RE THROWING THEM OUT AND TURNING THE BALLOTS INTO COVFEFETTI. I AM LOVED MORE THAN ANYONE IN HISTORY. FOOD PRICES ARE DOWN BY 1000%. THE PEOPLE WANT MONARCHY NOW!!!!!! I WILL PROVE IT WITH 50 POSTS IN FOUR HOURS AND A VICTORY PARADE IN MY MIND.
Is "Walmart" in the room with us?
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Is "Walmart" in the room with us?
Reposted by Kirsten Grady
House cancels votes next week, including vote on Epstein files.
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
House cancels votes next week, including vote on Epstein files.
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM