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sarahsmith1776.bsky.social
@sarahsmith1776.bsky.social
Book worm, history nerd, writer
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Heavy weight
Pushing
Till
Pop Pop Pop Pop Pop.

Broken branches birth light.

Remember your roots, trees.
January 25, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Pam Bondi just sent a letter to Minnesota officials saying ICE will leave if the state turns over its voter database to Trump.

Guess what? This has never been about safety or immigration. It’s a pretext for Trump to take over elections in swing states.
January 25, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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Wake up, everybody.
Tonight we shine a light for Minnesota.
For our neighbors. For our communities. For Alex.

We step outside at 7 PM with candles to mourn, to witness, and to demand accountability.
Peace is not passive. Community is power.
January 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Yes it’s nice to see if media or corporations are standing up to this regime. But is that important? In the end, no. Why? Because media is already lost. And corporations won’t budge until their board members’ whine about their bottom line. What’s important is what YOU and YOUR community can do NOW.
It is important to acknowledge who is standing up and who is just trying to get by. Every day Americans are standing up while the powerful are mostly standing by.

Why aren't law firms standing up and sending lawyers to Minneapolis. Why aren't the corporations speaking out? Why isn't the media?
January 23, 2026 at 4:21 AM
If you haven’t read “Civil Disobedience,” (Thoreau) it’s worth a read.
January 15, 2026 at 2:25 AM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.”

-George Orwell, 1984
January 8, 2026 at 1:19 AM
When it’s been a particularly hard day— and there are many of those lately, today included—this song always brings me comfort. m.youtube.com/watch?v=LWMB...
Sara Bareilles - Orpheus (Official Audio)
YouTube video by SaraBareillesVEVO
m.youtube.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:09 AM
January 5, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Hunger played an important role fueling the French Revolution.
October 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Rome fell. Why? Many reasons but I’ll give you my semi-educated opinion: Economic mismanagement and overspending, internal political corruption and instability, invasions/overextending their soldiers and ability to recruit…all which contributed to the decaying fabric of their social structure. Hmm.
September 30, 2025 at 3:58 PM
“The further a society drifts from the truth, it will hate those who speak it.”

-George Orwell, 1984
September 18, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” -FDR
September 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
To fly and stay aloft, it takes both wings and the body of the bird. One wing may direct at times, but ultimately, the center, the body, must hold.
September 16, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations- recommended reading on stoicism.

“There is nothing manly about rage. It is courtesy and kindness that defines a human being.”
September 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
James Madison has been on my mind lately. If you haven’t read and reread the Federalist Papers, there’s is no time like the present. Check out no. 47.
August 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The last time DC was “occupied” by an army was the War of 1812.
August 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Some days I feel like we are living through a twisted reenactment of the late 19th century on drugs. I just want to take all of my money out of the market, hide it, and bury my valuables. You know the feeling … when a tsunami is coming?
August 2, 2025 at 1:24 AM
It’s coming…if you’re in swing states, it’s past time to protect your elections from Felon & Friends voting integrity interferences.
The DOJ is demanding access to Minnesota’s voter rolls, according to a letter exclusively obtained by Democracy Docket.

www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
DOJ Demands Access to Minnesota’s Voter Rolls
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
July 12, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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I've known and admired J.B. Pritzker for years. He is a true warrior for democracy. I think you will enjoy watching this conversation as much as I did recording it. youtu.be/wwxFVHCTvAA
"People Are Going to Die Because of This Bill" | Gov. JB Pritzker on Democracy, the GOP's Budget
YouTube video by Democracy Docket
youtu.be
July 4, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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KEEP PUBLIC LANDS PUBLIC.

Call your US Senators: 202-224-3121
June 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
m.youtube.com/watch?v=6yDi... Pop culture moment from the “Upside Down:” What many of us have been pondering. (And) What many of us can’t afford to ponder.
The Clash - Should I Stay Or Should I Go (Lyrics)
YouTube video by life + lyrics
m.youtube.com
June 22, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Pattern holds— blatant disregard for Constitution. Will Congress grow a pair? Or, is the MAGA majority beholden to their blackmailer-in-chief? Ugh. Emotional outburst. I’m sure we are all there.
June 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
This is so true. But it is not just MAGA … folks who haven’t paid attention or didn’t pay attention in high school history have told me the same thing.
June 20, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Wow! This Is So True….
June 18, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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Gov. Kathy Hochul on NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s arrest: “It’s bullshit.”
June 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM