Rebecca
@wordyanchorite.bsky.social
Teacher/coach, English language arts with L2 students in the tropics.
Talk to me about: Linguistics, Jesus, fiber arts, justice.
Learning: Drawing, photography.
CN: Michigan football
Talk to me about: Linguistics, Jesus, fiber arts, justice.
Learning: Drawing, photography.
CN: Michigan football
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There it is
November 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
There it is
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A little crowd sourcing - trying to talk with some folks who have recently bought their first Bible or a new Bible
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A little crowd sourcing - trying to talk with some folks who have recently bought their first Bible or a new Bible
Holiday long weekend plus cold recovery means it's GYST day chez moi. Laundry in, a round of dishes done, bathroom getting cleaned in stages. I can do this. I will feel a lot better when this is done.
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Holiday long weekend plus cold recovery means it's GYST day chez moi. Laundry in, a round of dishes done, bathroom getting cleaned in stages. I can do this. I will feel a lot better when this is done.
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"We choose a school, pick a major and enrol in classes, following the same steadfast path as students before us. The difference now is that we have a painfully accessible and socially acceptable way to do everything in our power to make it meaningless."
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
"We choose a school, pick a major and enrol in classes, following the same steadfast path as students before us. The difference now is that we have a painfully accessible and socially acceptable way to do everything in our power to make it meaningless."
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This is absolutely right.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The coordinated nature of this—none are facing voters in 2026—means that either Schumer approved it or failed in his job as Senate Majority Leader to stop it.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
Dems voting "no" get zero credit until they demand a change in leadership. Schumer out as Leader, Durbin out as Whip.
so currently defectors are:
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
Kaine (2030)
Shaheen (Retiring)
Hasan (2028)
Fetterman (2028)
Durbin (Retiring)
CCM (2028)
Rosen (2030)
King (2030)
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This is absolutely right.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
The eight who signed off on this disaster of a deal were acting as a shield for colleagues who are up this cycle. Don't let any of them off the hook just yet.
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My favourite type of kid:
“a teenager who believes art, style and a good mystery belong to ordinary life”
apnews.com/article/louv...
“a teenager who believes art, style and a good mystery belong to ordinary life”
apnews.com/article/louv...
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
Fifteen-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux has become an internet sensation after an Associated Press photo captured him outside the Louvre on the day of a crown jewels heist.
apnews.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
My favourite type of kid:
“a teenager who believes art, style and a good mystery belong to ordinary life”
apnews.com/article/louv...
“a teenager who believes art, style and a good mystery belong to ordinary life”
apnews.com/article/louv...
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I reached a deal with the burglar. He gets to keep all of my possessions that he can carry and I get to call the police one hour after he leaves.
November 10, 2025 at 1:18 AM
I reached a deal with the burglar. He gets to keep all of my possessions that he can carry and I get to call the police one hour after he leaves.
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I think this is the question Democrats are gonna get over and over: if you just handed over your main demand in the end, why cause a painful shutdown at all?
Governing is more than politics, but wild to see this group of Dems arguably toss the whole party under the bus, *politically* speaking.
Governing is more than politics, but wild to see this group of Dems arguably toss the whole party under the bus, *politically* speaking.
How do you make this your central demand for 40 days and then just let it go
Major concession from Democrats here is enhanced ACA funds aren’t extended. Preserving them was Dems’ central demand in this fight. They secured a promise of a vote (which Thune has been offering for weeks), but that could still fail. Even if it passes, Johnson has made no promise of a House vote.
November 10, 2025 at 2:37 AM
I think this is the question Democrats are gonna get over and over: if you just handed over your main demand in the end, why cause a painful shutdown at all?
Governing is more than politics, but wild to see this group of Dems arguably toss the whole party under the bus, *politically* speaking.
Governing is more than politics, but wild to see this group of Dems arguably toss the whole party under the bus, *politically* speaking.
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i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
If the Dems blink after all of this, for a deal that all but ensures no ACA subsidies in 2026 anyway, then what was the purpose of letting the shutdown go for 40 days in the first place?
November 10, 2025 at 12:56 AM
i think this is key. taking the deal would amount to taking the blame. it would turn a clear political victory into an unambiguous defeat.
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Dudes who get free healthcare vote yes on letting you die!
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Dudes who get free healthcare vote yes on letting you die!
DURBIN. Don't be a coward. @durbin.senate.gov
November 10, 2025 at 1:24 AM
DURBIN. Don't be a coward. @durbin.senate.gov
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Dealer: alright everyone ante up
Chuck Schumer: I fold
Dealer: … we haven’t even dealt the hand yet
Chuck Schumer: I 👏 fold 👏
Chuck Schumer: I fold
Dealer: … we haven’t even dealt the hand yet
Chuck Schumer: I 👏 fold 👏
November 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Dealer: alright everyone ante up
Chuck Schumer: I fold
Dealer: … we haven’t even dealt the hand yet
Chuck Schumer: I 👏 fold 👏
Chuck Schumer: I fold
Dealer: … we haven’t even dealt the hand yet
Chuck Schumer: I 👏 fold 👏
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Apropos of theonion.com/democrats-si...
Democrats Sick Of Being Blamed For Cowardice On Issues They Actually Just Don’t Care About
WASHINGTON—Having thus far caved on eliminating the filibuster, advancing an adequate climate change agenda, and protecting voting rights, congressional Democrats told reporters Wednesday they were si...
theonion.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Apropos of theonion.com/democrats-si...
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Sen Dems: OK, we'll vote to open the government if all promise to give us a vote on health-care in the future.
Sen Repubs: (to each other "omg this is like taking candy from a baby") Yes deal!!!
Sen Dems: You guys promise? We are trusting you
Sen Repubs: Would we ever lie to you 😉
Sen Repubs: (to each other "omg this is like taking candy from a baby") Yes deal!!!
Sen Dems: You guys promise? We are trusting you
Sen Repubs: Would we ever lie to you 😉
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Sen Dems: OK, we'll vote to open the government if all promise to give us a vote on health-care in the future.
Sen Repubs: (to each other "omg this is like taking candy from a baby") Yes deal!!!
Sen Dems: You guys promise? We are trusting you
Sen Repubs: Would we ever lie to you 😉
Sen Repubs: (to each other "omg this is like taking candy from a baby") Yes deal!!!
Sen Dems: You guys promise? We are trusting you
Sen Repubs: Would we ever lie to you 😉
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At this point, it’s utterly bonkers that any Democrat would trust any Republican to negotiate in good faith.
November 9, 2025 at 9:34 PM
At this point, it’s utterly bonkers that any Democrat would trust any Republican to negotiate in good faith.
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Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
November 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Regular reminder that Axios stories saying Dems are about to cave are likely sourced from GOP staffers trying to make it happen.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
Doesn't mean it definitely won't happen. But it's like those NYT stories that Harvard is considering caving (they haven't). The anonymous source was trying to manifest it.
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I nearly didn't keep going with Pluribus after the first episode, because it looked like it was going to be a very good show in a genre that's not really for me. But then I tried the second episode and changed my mind. I still don't know what this show is, but I'm interested in finding out.
November 8, 2025 at 11:27 PM
I nearly didn't keep going with Pluribus after the first episode, because it looked like it was going to be a very good show in a genre that's not really for me. But then I tried the second episode and changed my mind. I still don't know what this show is, but I'm interested in finding out.
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Food safety regulations are so important
NEWS — FDA announces 13 cases of infant botulism across 10 states after babies were given ByHeart powder formula from two specific lots.
Outbreak Investigation of Infant Botulism: Infant Formula
Do not use certain lots of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. FDA’s Investigation is ongoing.
www.fda.gov
November 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Food safety regulations are so important
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OVER A MILLION USERS
DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH CHATGPT
EVERY *WEEK*
what the fuck are we DOING here
DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH CHATGPT
EVERY *WEEK*
what the fuck are we DOING here
Panera’s moderately caffeinated lemonade was loosely associated with 2 deaths before it was taken off market.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
This article alone has 4 examples of ChatGPT encouraging young people to commit suicide, and OpenAI’s own public stats estimate over a million users discuss suicide with ChatGPT each week.
I fully believe in the corporate death penalty and believe we would be a better world if OpenAI lost its corporate charter and was forcibly dissolved.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/06/u...
November 7, 2025 at 10:59 PM
OVER A MILLION USERS
DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH CHATGPT
EVERY *WEEK*
what the fuck are we DOING here
DISCUSS SUICIDE WITH CHATGPT
EVERY *WEEK*
what the fuck are we DOING here
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here’s the letter one church sent to its congregation after this lady called them.“you’re bad christians because you correctly figured out that i was lying!” is not a coherent take.
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
here’s the letter one church sent to its congregation after this lady called them.“you’re bad christians because you correctly figured out that i was lying!” is not a coherent take.
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i don’t think the main problem with the american church is “too many of them refuse to be scammed by a lady who is obviously lying.”
There is a lady on TikTok pretending to have a baby that has gone without formula all night — she is calling churches around the country to ask if they can help.
Some of them are really embarrassing themselves. Especially the mega-churches.
Some of them are really embarrassing themselves. Especially the mega-churches.
November 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
i don’t think the main problem with the american church is “too many of them refuse to be scammed by a lady who is obviously lying.”
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Federal agents as militias. Home Depot parking lots as killing fields. The People's House demolished. These photos defy sanitized language and show us what American fascism looks like.
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Images of American Fascism
Federal agents as militias. Home Depot parking lots as killing fields. The People's House demolished. These photos defy sanitized language and show us what American fascism looks like.
readingthepictures.media
November 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Federal agents as militias. Home Depot parking lots as killing fields. The People's House demolished. These photos defy sanitized language and show us what American fascism looks like.
readingthepictures.media/p/images-of-...
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