Nina Jo Smith
@njsmith.bsky.social
Songwriter. Poet.
“In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times.”
- Bertolt Brecht
“In the dark times
Will there also be singing?
Yes, there will also be singing.
About the dark times.”
- Bertolt Brecht
Pinned
I don’t know how to tell you this, but being anti-immigrant is anti-American.
Now, that’s a writer. (But you knew that already.)
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, being interviewed by Ari Shapiro (NPR)
November 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Now, that’s a writer. (But you knew that already.)
PS I’m a singer-songwriter.
November 17, 2025 at 12:24 AM
PS I’m a singer-songwriter.
New Mexico is welcoming and wonderful.
Nearly 100 roadside markers featuring the significant contributions of women from or with ties to New Mexico have been installed around the state. Now the New Mexico Historic Women Marker Program is creating curriculum for schools based on its research. apnews.com/article/new-...
From roadways to classrooms, this New Mexico program is bringing women's history out of the shadows
A program in New Mexico highlights the contributions of women through historical markers. Seventh grader Raffi Paglayan recently learned about figures like Katherine Stinson Otero, a pioneering pilot ...
apnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
New Mexico is welcoming and wonderful.
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“Data indicates that CBP has far more allegations and arrests for abuse and corruption than other agencies and very little oversight … CBP personel have been arrested for corruption, sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and sex crimes against children.”
“When the Border Patrol was created in 1924, white supremacists entered the agency, building the culture of xenophobia and impunity that exists to this day … CBP agents are arrested for criminal activity and corruption at a per-capita rate that exceeds any other federal agency.”
November 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
“Data indicates that CBP has far more allegations and arrests for abuse and corruption than other agencies and very little oversight … CBP personel have been arrested for corruption, sexual assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and sex crimes against children.”
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Funny, how MAGA is *outraged* over someone who is simply a Muslim in the New York City mayor's mansion, but has no comment about a Muslim who is an actual murderer in the White House.
November 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Funny, how MAGA is *outraged* over someone who is simply a Muslim in the New York City mayor's mansion, but has no comment about a Muslim who is an actual murderer in the White House.
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Thank you, COMPARE FOODS for offering FREE delivery: Charlotte grocery store Compare Foods is offering free pickup and delivery through Dec. 31 to protect the city’s immigrant community. Use code NOFEE2025 at compareclt.com for free delivery or pickup.
www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
November 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Thank you, COMPARE FOODS for offering FREE delivery: Charlotte grocery store Compare Foods is offering free pickup and delivery through Dec. 31 to protect the city’s immigrant community. Use code NOFEE2025 at compareclt.com for free delivery or pickup.
www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
www.charlotteobserver.com/charlottefiv...
Oops.
November 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Oops.
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"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
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If a man said what Megyn Kelly said, you would assume he was a trafficker.
This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
November 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
If a man said what Megyn Kelly said, you would assume he was a trafficker.
This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
This young lady is wise beyond her years, but she is still a “child”and she would like a word…
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Be someone who is remembered like Alice Wong is being remembered, that's the goal.
November 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Be someone who is remembered like Alice Wong is being remembered, that's the goal.
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PS- there is no law in this country requiring individuals to carry proof of citizenship, and last I checked, NC is not on the border.
November 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
PS- there is no law in this country requiring individuals to carry proof of citizenship, and last I checked, NC is not on the border.
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Ruby Bridges, in 2025, is still only 71(!) years old.
She’s younger than Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
She’s younger than Cyndi Lauper.
She’s younger than Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.
She’s younger than Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
She’s younger than Cyndi Lauper.
She’s younger than Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.
November 14, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Ruby Bridges, in 2025, is still only 71(!) years old.
She’s younger than Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
She’s younger than Cyndi Lauper.
She’s younger than Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.
She’s younger than Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders.
She’s younger than Cyndi Lauper.
She’s younger than Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.
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ICE kidnapped a US citizen in Charlotte after he provided proof of citizenship.
Of course, they made sure to smash his vehicle window for dramatic effect.
Of course, they made sure to smash his vehicle window for dramatic effect.
November 16, 2025 at 12:27 AM
ICE kidnapped a US citizen in Charlotte after he provided proof of citizenship.
Of course, they made sure to smash his vehicle window for dramatic effect.
Of course, they made sure to smash his vehicle window for dramatic effect.
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Alice Wong was a luminary, and her light will shine on for many years to come. this is a beautiful tribute from @thesicktimes.org co-founder @mileswgriffis.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Alice Wong was a luminary, and her light will shine on for many years to come. this is a beautiful tribute from @thesicktimes.org co-founder @mileswgriffis.bsky.social
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ICE has arrested about 600 immigrants in the city of Chicago. You know how many of them have criminal records? Sixteen.
They promised to secure the border and remove anybody who was violent — and they lied.
They promised to secure the border and remove anybody who was violent — and they lied.
November 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
ICE has arrested about 600 immigrants in the city of Chicago. You know how many of them have criminal records? Sixteen.
They promised to secure the border and remove anybody who was violent — and they lied.
They promised to secure the border and remove anybody who was violent — and they lied.
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Congress’s shutdown deal eliminated key food safety rules, blocking agencies from enforcing measures to prevent contamination and trace outbreaks. This rollback has coincided with a surge in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
Shutdown Deal Kills Rules to Prevent Food Contamination and Foodborne Illnesses
The gutting of these rules coincides with a huge increase in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
truthout.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Congress’s shutdown deal eliminated key food safety rules, blocking agencies from enforcing measures to prevent contamination and trace outbreaks. This rollback has coincided with a surge in hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses.
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“You can’t define a woman?” Party becomes “What is a child?” Party
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
“You can’t define a woman?” Party becomes “What is a child?” Party
Aha.
“Gen Z has the lowest racial resentment of any generation ever studied.”
Important work from @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social that offers a clear explanation of why there is an intense push to change school curricula to make them more white supremacist
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
Important work from @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social that offers a clear explanation of why there is an intense push to change school curricula to make them more white supremacist
newrepublic.com/article/2030...
The Shocking Truth About Gen Z Voters Is That They’re Pretty Great
Stop panicking: They are the most progressive generation ever, especially on race. If that surprises you, you’ve been listening to the wrong story.
newrepublic.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Aha.
🕯️
🧵
Losing Alice feels like the ground shifting beneath us—I'm devastated—but to have known & shared even part of this life with her was an honor. She was one of the most fearless, generous & visionary disability activists. It’s impossible to measure how much she shifted the world—I feel it everywhere.
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🕯️
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I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I wanted to share probably the most important sermon I’ve given and it’s while I’m being arrested. It’s torture pure and simple what happens at #Broadview. I’m ok, though I was thrown to the ground and choked with my pectoral cross. A review of the video shows I was peaceful - did I deserve this?
Oh. Alice Wong. Past tense. I’m going to have a hard time getting used to that. 🕯️
Honoring Alice Wong's life and legacy with gratitude, in solidarity and sorrow, this morning. I was a fan; thinking of all who loved and knew her personally.
Alice's words speak to us still. As a chronically ill person, I will keep listening. What a beautiful, bold, *brilliant* life well lived.
Alice's words speak to us still. As a chronically ill person, I will keep listening. What a beautiful, bold, *brilliant* life well lived.
November 15, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Oh. Alice Wong. Past tense. I’m going to have a hard time getting used to that. 🕯️
Hmmm. And a pretty good definition of eugenics buried in here in a 😬 context.
From Bannon to Putin: E-mails show Epstein’s efforts to influence global politics
The tranche of more than 20,000 documents provides further insight into how the convicted sex trafficker continued to mingle with an extraordinary network of powerful figures across the world even aft...
www.miamiherald.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Hmmm. And a pretty good definition of eugenics buried in here in a 😬 context.
This Pope, man.
Some inspiring words on cinema in the streaming era from the Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
Yes, THAT Pope.
November 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This Pope, man.
US press isn’t talking about this.
Delhi’s pollution is a crisis of democracy as much as public health, citizens say
Citizens in the Indian capital of New Delhi say that the government’s inaction against the pollution-driven public health crisis signals both a struggling democracy and hypocrisy, as India leads talks...
f24.my
November 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
US press isn’t talking about this.
US press is really not covering this.
'We refuse to be sacrificed': Indigenous groups disrupt COP30 summit in Brazil
Indigenous protesters blocked the main entrance of COP30 in Brazil on Friday, demanding stronger climate action and direct recognition of their rights.
f24.my
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
US press is really not covering this.