Shannon Kelly Donahue
@shannonkellydonahue.com
Writer ~ Editor ~ Advocate
Wildlife, Banshees, Climate, Language, Grief, Music, Gaeilge
Ciarraí Abú!
Words in Catamaran, Forum, Writers Rebel
2025 Evangeline Atwood Fellow at Storyknife
Honored to live in Alaska on Jilkáat Aani
shannonkellydonahue.com
Wildlife, Banshees, Climate, Language, Grief, Music, Gaeilge
Ciarraí Abú!
Words in Catamaran, Forum, Writers Rebel
2025 Evangeline Atwood Fellow at Storyknife
Honored to live in Alaska on Jilkáat Aani
shannonkellydonahue.com
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Hello BlueSky!
I'm an environmental writer & advocate living on Jilkáat Aani, also known as Haines, Alaska. I also spend time in Corca Dhuibhne, the westest of West Kerry, Ireland, where I write, improve my Irish, and play with dogs.
I write creative nonfiction, poetry, and advocacy pieces.
I'm an environmental writer & advocate living on Jilkáat Aani, also known as Haines, Alaska. I also spend time in Corca Dhuibhne, the westest of West Kerry, Ireland, where I write, improve my Irish, and play with dogs.
I write creative nonfiction, poetry, and advocacy pieces.
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Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Michael D Higgins, with his wife Sabina, has left Áras an Úachtaráin for the final time as president.
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
He was given a guard of honour by members of the Sanctuary Runners, a charity of which he is patron.
The President’s term of office ends at midnight.
@VirginMediaNews.bsky.social
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he is fuckin arms all over the place angry af
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
he is fuckin arms all over the place angry af
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After their resounding victory in Tuesday’s elections, the Democrats had no choice but to surrender.
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
After their resounding victory in Tuesday’s elections, the Democrats had no choice but to surrender.
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You can have enormous frustration over the fact that air traffic controllers have to work with no pay, and already were understaffed, while at the same time being furious about Dens caving on healthcare costs. (I am.)
& if you think reopening the govt fixes ATC, you haven’t been paying attention.
& if you think reopening the govt fixes ATC, you haven’t been paying attention.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
You can have enormous frustration over the fact that air traffic controllers have to work with no pay, and already were understaffed, while at the same time being furious about Dens caving on healthcare costs. (I am.)
& if you think reopening the govt fixes ATC, you haven’t been paying attention.
& if you think reopening the govt fixes ATC, you haven’t been paying attention.
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God the number of times I have been through this with the same damned bus of clowns in the senate. They need to go.
November 10, 2025 at 12:52 AM
God the number of times I have been through this with the same damned bus of clowns in the senate. They need to go.
This quote from Dr. King is sadly still so relevant.
November 9, 2025 at 10:33 PM
This quote from Dr. King is sadly still so relevant.
The woman in front of me at the checkout line was shocked at her $11 head of lettuce. I bought a $10 half gallon of milk that was set to expire in five weeks, and when I got it home it was sour.
It’s not just bananas and coffee and tariffs. The US food systems, like most things here, are broken.
It’s not just bananas and coffee and tariffs. The US food systems, like most things here, are broken.
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Groceries saw their biggest jump in nearly three years last month, a worrisome sign for inflation-weary shoppers. Tariffs are contributing to higher prices for imported staples like bananas and coffee.
n.pr
November 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The woman in front of me at the checkout line was shocked at her $11 head of lettuce. I bought a $10 half gallon of milk that was set to expire in five weeks, and when I got it home it was sour.
It’s not just bananas and coffee and tariffs. The US food systems, like most things here, are broken.
It’s not just bananas and coffee and tariffs. The US food systems, like most things here, are broken.
Wait, Dems are about to end the shutdown without protecting our health care, but instead funding tons of military construction, more police, and protection for themselves?!
Of course I’m not surprised, but I still feel sickened.
Of course I’m not surprised, but I still feel sickened.
November 9, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Wait, Dems are about to end the shutdown without protecting our health care, but instead funding tons of military construction, more police, and protection for themselves?!
Of course I’m not surprised, but I still feel sickened.
Of course I’m not surprised, but I still feel sickened.
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A bit of good news: I think you'd all be pleasantly surprised by how resistant the undergrads are becoming to AI. Institutions have lost their minds on this front, but more and more the students themselves are saying "no" to this horribly corrosive technology.
November 8, 2025 at 7:37 PM
A bit of good news: I think you'd all be pleasantly surprised by how resistant the undergrads are becoming to AI. Institutions have lost their minds on this front, but more and more the students themselves are saying "no" to this horribly corrosive technology.
Turns out the $8 artisan crackers are about as delicious as a communion wafer.
November 8, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Turns out the $8 artisan crackers are about as delicious as a communion wafer.
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With appearances by @britticisms.bsky.social, @zoezolbrod.bsky.social, Gina Frangello, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, and the all-star band of @marydeereynolds.bsky.social, Amalea Tshilds, @beanatitagain.bsky.social, Angela James, L. Wyatt, Julie Pomerleau & Jeanine O'Toole.
CHICAGO! We are getting the band back together for ONE NIGHT ONLY to celebrate Sinéad with words, music, and cake. Dec 17 at the Hideout. Proceeds go to @icirr.bsky.social
Nothing Compares to Her: A Salute to Sinéad | Hideout Chicago
Nothing Compares to Her: A Salute to Sinéad The late Sinéad O’Connor was a singular talent whose soaring voice and fearless advocacy for children, the LGBTQ community, and anyone being crushed by th...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
With appearances by @britticisms.bsky.social, @zoezolbrod.bsky.social, Gina Frangello, @meganstielstra.bsky.social, and the all-star band of @marydeereynolds.bsky.social, Amalea Tshilds, @beanatitagain.bsky.social, Angela James, L. Wyatt, Julie Pomerleau & Jeanine O'Toole.
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If you are dealing with a lapse in SNAP benefits in Alaska:
The Food Bank of Alaska has a list of food resources - for Anchorage & Mat-Su here's a list of hot meals and food pantry hours:
foodbankofalaska.org/hubfs/Websit...
The Food Bank of Alaska has a list of food resources - for Anchorage & Mat-Su here's a list of hot meals and food pantry hours:
foodbankofalaska.org/hubfs/Websit...
November 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If you are dealing with a lapse in SNAP benefits in Alaska:
The Food Bank of Alaska has a list of food resources - for Anchorage & Mat-Su here's a list of hot meals and food pantry hours:
foodbankofalaska.org/hubfs/Websit...
The Food Bank of Alaska has a list of food resources - for Anchorage & Mat-Su here's a list of hot meals and food pantry hours:
foodbankofalaska.org/hubfs/Websit...
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Native Movement, a non-profit advocacy organization, is providing emergency grants of $500-$800 to Alaska Native households impacted by the suspension of SNAP
www.nativemovement.org/nm-blog/2025...
www.nativemovement.org/nm-blog/2025...
Supplementary SNAP Assistance Application — Native Movement
Applications are open! If your food assistance has been suspended, please apply. Native Movement seeks to provide single one-time grants of $500-$800 per qualifying household impacted by the suspensio...
www.nativemovement.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Native Movement, a non-profit advocacy organization, is providing emergency grants of $500-$800 to Alaska Native households impacted by the suspension of SNAP
www.nativemovement.org/nm-blog/2025...
www.nativemovement.org/nm-blog/2025...
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1.This is not the only known example we know of ChatGPT cheering on a vulnerable young person to die by suicide, this time it is a recent Texas A&M grad
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 1:50 AM
1.This is not the only known example we know of ChatGPT cheering on a vulnerable young person to die by suicide, this time it is a recent Texas A&M grad
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
2. Every single university that has invited OpenAI into our midst should be asked to account for their choices.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
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Do NOT sign the fascist Line!
University of Alaska unions ask regents not to sign federal higher ed compact
The compact lays out requirements for universities to receive federal funding, including a 5-year tuition freeze and limits on international students.
akpub.io
November 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Do NOT sign the fascist Line!
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NEWS: Emma Dabiri joins as our new non-fiction editor.
Emma Dabiri FRSL is an award-winning broadcaster & bestselling author of Don’t Touch My Hair, What White People Can Do Next and Disobedient Bodies.
Emma will be reading for the current open submission round.
stingingfly.org/news/announc...
Emma Dabiri FRSL is an award-winning broadcaster & bestselling author of Don’t Touch My Hair, What White People Can Do Next and Disobedient Bodies.
Emma will be reading for the current open submission round.
stingingfly.org/news/announc...
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
NEWS: Emma Dabiri joins as our new non-fiction editor.
Emma Dabiri FRSL is an award-winning broadcaster & bestselling author of Don’t Touch My Hair, What White People Can Do Next and Disobedient Bodies.
Emma will be reading for the current open submission round.
stingingfly.org/news/announc...
Emma Dabiri FRSL is an award-winning broadcaster & bestselling author of Don’t Touch My Hair, What White People Can Do Next and Disobedient Bodies.
Emma will be reading for the current open submission round.
stingingfly.org/news/announc...
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2 weeks from today we'll gather at Gather Fairbanks (ha.) with author Erica Watson @rickirobin.bsky.social and guest Julianne Warren @coyotetrail.bsky.social for the GHOSTS OF DISTANT TREES launch party! See you? Nov. 19, '25, doors at 5:30, 721 2nd Ave.
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FB event: www.facebook.com/events/13252...
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FB event: www.facebook.com/events/13252...
November 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
2 weeks from today we'll gather at Gather Fairbanks (ha.) with author Erica Watson @rickirobin.bsky.social and guest Julianne Warren @coyotetrail.bsky.social for the GHOSTS OF DISTANT TREES launch party! See you? Nov. 19, '25, doors at 5:30, 721 2nd Ave.
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FB event: www.facebook.com/events/13252...
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FB event: www.facebook.com/events/13252...
Morning does start awfully slowly in the Yukon this time of year!
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Morning does start awfully slowly in the Yukon this time of year!
Perhaps the most entertaining explanation of and commentary on neoliberalism you’ll ever hear. And you’ll learn a lot of fascinating and endearing things about snails in the process. Well done, dear @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social!
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Zen and the Art of repairing the Testicle Bicycle
Podcast Episode · The Blindboy Podcast · 10/29/2025 · 1h 18m
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Perhaps the most entertaining explanation of and commentary on neoliberalism you’ll ever hear. And you’ll learn a lot of fascinating and endearing things about snails in the process. Well done, dear @blindboyboatclub.bsky.social!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
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This is Elizabeth Peratrovich, also known as Ḵaax̲gal.aat, a member of the Tlingit Nation. Born in 1911 in Alaska, her activism would play a key role in forming anti-discrimation laws in the United States. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
November 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This is Elizabeth Peratrovich, also known as Ḵaax̲gal.aat, a member of the Tlingit Nation. Born in 1911 in Alaska, her activism would play a key role in forming anti-discrimation laws in the United States. 🧵
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
#NAHM
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Anyone know Mackenzie Scott?
Dear Mackenzie Scott,
I run a very small nonprofit that provides residencies to women writers, especially those from communities historically excluded from these opportunities. Our budget is too small to qualify for most of the "big" grants, and we're in Alaska, 1/2
Dear Mackenzie Scott,
I run a very small nonprofit that provides residencies to women writers, especially those from communities historically excluded from these opportunities. Our budget is too small to qualify for most of the "big" grants, and we're in Alaska, 1/2
November 4, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Anyone know Mackenzie Scott?
Dear Mackenzie Scott,
I run a very small nonprofit that provides residencies to women writers, especially those from communities historically excluded from these opportunities. Our budget is too small to qualify for most of the "big" grants, and we're in Alaska, 1/2
Dear Mackenzie Scott,
I run a very small nonprofit that provides residencies to women writers, especially those from communities historically excluded from these opportunities. Our budget is too small to qualify for most of the "big" grants, and we're in Alaska, 1/2
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Teen Vogue took young people seriously. It's impossible to overstate how important, how rare, and how profoundly needed that is.
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Teen Vogue took young people seriously. It's impossible to overstate how important, how rare, and how profoundly needed that is.
I, too, was that writer. Storyknife gave me the gift of a month to write in a beautiful and nurturing place while being cared for. The seeds planted during that month continue to grow and bear fruit.
There's a woman who is smashed flat between the demands of her job, caretaking, & the crush of domestic labor, making it almost impossible for her to find the time to write. Will you help her devote one month to writing so that she can tell the story that only she can tell?
storyknife.org/support/
storyknife.org/support/
November 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I, too, was that writer. Storyknife gave me the gift of a month to write in a beautiful and nurturing place while being cared for. The seeds planted during that month continue to grow and bear fruit.