Rebecca I. Allen
@rebeccaallen.bsky.social
"If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention." Writer, former journalist, wife, mom, ASU alum. Likes: words, TV, movies, equity, democracy, and Disneyland
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Pinned
"Don't Be a Sucker" (1947) Reel America Preview
YouTube video by C-SPAN
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My pinned tweet, 8/14/17:
"In this country, we have no 'other' people. We are American people—us." ✊🇺🇸
RT of Al Jazeera: In 1947, the US War Department released this video to tell Americans not to fall for fascist rhetoric. #Charlottesville
"In this country, we have no 'other' people. We are American people—us." ✊🇺🇸
RT of Al Jazeera: In 1947, the US War Department released this video to tell Americans not to fall for fascist rhetoric. #Charlottesville
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Republicans in Congress: you can stop it all anytime. Any. Time.
It’s important to know in advance that you will regret going along with it, but it’s also important to say to those who made the wrong decision that you can always stop going along with it, in fact it’s the best thing you could do
September 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Republicans in Congress: you can stop it all anytime. Any. Time.
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"I was asleep before. ...When they slaughtered Congress, we didn't wake up. When they blamed terrorists and suspended the constitution, we didn't wake up then, either. Nothing changes instantaneously. In a gradually heating bathtub, you'd be boiled to death before you knew it."
~The Handmaid's Tale
~The Handmaid's Tale
November 20, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"I was asleep before. ...When they slaughtered Congress, we didn't wake up. When they blamed terrorists and suspended the constitution, we didn't wake up then, either. Nothing changes instantaneously. In a gradually heating bathtub, you'd be boiled to death before you knew it."
~The Handmaid's Tale
~The Handmaid's Tale
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Yep- Trump just called Gov Pritzker "a big, fat slob" during the traditional White House Turkey pardoning. And then went on to say he never calls people names.
Not only that, uses this occasion to bloviate about his administration's accomplishments.
(cartoon front the archives)
Not only that, uses this occasion to bloviate about his administration's accomplishments.
(cartoon front the archives)
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Yep- Trump just called Gov Pritzker "a big, fat slob" during the traditional White House Turkey pardoning. And then went on to say he never calls people names.
Not only that, uses this occasion to bloviate about his administration's accomplishments.
(cartoon front the archives)
Not only that, uses this occasion to bloviate about his administration's accomplishments.
(cartoon front the archives)
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Now for some sports news...
(this week's cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages)
(this week's cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages)
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Now for some sports news...
(this week's cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages)
(this week's cartoon for @theguardian.com books pages)
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Photos from St. Paul today captured by MPR photojournalist Kerem Yücel. He filed them even after being hospitalized after being injured by a less lethal munition.
November 26, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Photos from St. Paul today captured by MPR photojournalist Kerem Yücel. He filed them even after being hospitalized after being injured by a less lethal munition.
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For the second time in a week, a federal law enforcement operation drew protesters in St. Paul on Tuesday. The latest operation happened on the 600 block of Rose Street East — a residential area in the city’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
Another federal agent operation in St. Paul draws large crowds of protesters
There was no immediate confirmation about the nature of the operation, but an MPR News photographer captured images of federal agents on the scene, including at least three from Homeland Security Inve...
www.mprnews.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:47 PM
For the second time in a week, a federal law enforcement operation drew protesters in St. Paul on Tuesday. The latest operation happened on the 600 block of Rose Street East — a residential area in the city’s Payne-Phalen neighborhood.
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MPR News photojournalist Kerem Yücel was hit by less-lethal munition during the operation in St. Paul today. Other photojournalists were hit as well.
More on what unfolded at the chaotic scene: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
More on what unfolded at the chaotic scene: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
MPR News photojournalist Kerem Yücel was hit by less-lethal munition during the operation in St. Paul today. Other photojournalists were hit as well.
More on what unfolded at the chaotic scene: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
More on what unfolded at the chaotic scene: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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lol "beating up racists is a terrible idea" since when?
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 AM
lol "beating up racists is a terrible idea" since when?
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My microwave sings a little song when my Hot Pocket is done. Should it have the right to vote?
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
My microwave sings a little song when my Hot Pocket is done. Should it have the right to vote?
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I REALLY LIKE WRITING IT IS COOL AND FUN
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I REALLY LIKE WRITING IT IS COOL AND FUN
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We don’t need to reform ICE.
We don’t need alternatives to ICE.
We don’t need to engage in dishonest debates wondering what the U.S. would do without ICE.
ICE isn’t even 23 years old. Most adults know a world without ICE. And the billions used to fund ICE can be used to meet people’s basic needs.
We don’t need alternatives to ICE.
We don’t need to engage in dishonest debates wondering what the U.S. would do without ICE.
ICE isn’t even 23 years old. Most adults know a world without ICE. And the billions used to fund ICE can be used to meet people’s basic needs.
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
We don’t need to reform ICE.
We don’t need alternatives to ICE.
We don’t need to engage in dishonest debates wondering what the U.S. would do without ICE.
ICE isn’t even 23 years old. Most adults know a world without ICE. And the billions used to fund ICE can be used to meet people’s basic needs.
We don’t need alternatives to ICE.
We don’t need to engage in dishonest debates wondering what the U.S. would do without ICE.
ICE isn’t even 23 years old. Most adults know a world without ICE. And the billions used to fund ICE can be used to meet people’s basic needs.
This Week’s ‘Pluribus’ Arrives Early, Carol 😃
episode five drops Wednesday instead of Friday this week, "...you can see what happens next in Earth’s bland yet nightmarish new dystopia before you tuck into your Thanksgiving meal—made entirely from ingredients purchased at Sprouts, presumably."
episode five drops Wednesday instead of Friday this week, "...you can see what happens next in Earth’s bland yet nightmarish new dystopia before you tuck into your Thanksgiving meal—made entirely from ingredients purchased at Sprouts, presumably."
This Week's 'Pluribus' Arrives Early, Carol
Apple TV is dropping episode five, 'Got Milk,' ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
gizmodo.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
This Week’s ‘Pluribus’ Arrives Early, Carol 😃
episode five drops Wednesday instead of Friday this week, "...you can see what happens next in Earth’s bland yet nightmarish new dystopia before you tuck into your Thanksgiving meal—made entirely from ingredients purchased at Sprouts, presumably."
episode five drops Wednesday instead of Friday this week, "...you can see what happens next in Earth’s bland yet nightmarish new dystopia before you tuck into your Thanksgiving meal—made entirely from ingredients purchased at Sprouts, presumably."
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3/3 I have made three of my cartoons into new, limited edition prints. You can get them now at www.tomgauld.com/shop
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
3/3 I have made three of my cartoons into new, limited edition prints. You can get them now at www.tomgauld.com/shop
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Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
November 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Here are my top 10 dogs carrying big sticks!
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The best thing I learned from Macaulay Culkin at last night’s Home Alone screening is that his 4yo son loves the movie, thinks of himself as Kevin, and has no idea that that’s his dad. Culkin is attempting to hide that fact for as long as possible
a young boy is smiling and says `` i made my family disappear '' .
ALT: a young boy is smiling and says `` i made my family disappear '' .
media.tenor.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The best thing I learned from Macaulay Culkin at last night’s Home Alone screening is that his 4yo son loves the movie, thinks of himself as Kevin, and has no idea that that’s his dad. Culkin is attempting to hide that fact for as long as possible
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I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
Rep. Salazar on Venezuela: "We're about to go in ... we need to go in ... Venezuela for the American oil companies will be a field day"
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I do appreciate that they've completely dropped the pretense.
"Please bore someone else with your questions."
November 25, 2025 at 2:34 AM
"Please bore someone else with your questions."
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November 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
"You’ll be visited by three spirits."
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
"You’ll be visited by three spirits."
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
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It is with sadness that we learned that Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa racist massacre, has died at the age of 111. Learn more about this event here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1038...
November 24, 2025 at 10:38 PM
It is with sadness that we learned that Viola Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the Tulsa racist massacre, has died at the age of 111. Learn more about this event here: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/1038...
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These two ladies....these legendary women stayed alive over 110 years trying to get justice. Only to be denied time and time again.
I won't say anything else because it might go against the internet's terms and conditions.
Might even violate federal law
I won't say anything else because it might go against the internet's terms and conditions.
Might even violate federal law
November 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Rest in Power to Mother Viola Ford Fletcher.
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
Mother Viola Fletcher passes away at 111 years old
TULSA, Okla. — Mayor Monroe Nichols announced the passing of one of the two last remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Mother Viola Fletcher.
www.fox23.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Rest in Power to Mother Viola Ford Fletcher.
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
111 years, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre.
She never got the justice she deserved
www.fox23.com/news/mother-...
At her tour's final concert, Sabrina Carpenter saved the best for last; she arrested Miss Piggy! 😄 No fuzzy pink handcuffs tho, Bobo brought his own, "Let’s go, Pig… Tell it to the judge" 😂
Article:
people.com/sabrina-carp...
Video:
Article:
people.com/sabrina-carp...
Video:
Watch Sabrina Carpenter 'arrest' Miss Piggy at 'Short n' Sweet' show
YouTube video by USA TODAY Entertainment
youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
At her tour's final concert, Sabrina Carpenter saved the best for last; she arrested Miss Piggy! 😄 No fuzzy pink handcuffs tho, Bobo brought his own, "Let’s go, Pig… Tell it to the judge" 😂
Article:
people.com/sabrina-carp...
Video:
Article:
people.com/sabrina-carp...
Video:
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I finally know what to do with my extra prerolls
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I finally know what to do with my extra prerolls