@karenswallowprior.bsky.social look what showed up for me last week!

Is this for real?!

Yall wanna hear something extremely embarrassing? Before Trump’s election, a bunch of academics who lumbered rightward after being criticized by the left (Pinker, Dawkins, Krauss) wrote essays for a book that is coming out in July about the threats to academia from the left. YALL, THE TITLE!!

Looking forward to seeing what this actually means

Enjoyed all of these (especially, surprisingly, Sunrise on the Reaping), with the exception of The Alice Network which was kind of a slog to get through. My goal at the beginning of the year had been to read 12 books over the year. Changed that to 20. 💙📚 #booksky #blueskybooks #books #hungergames

BREAKING: Chief Justice John Roberts Issues Rare Statement Rebuking Donald Trump. This type of statement is extremely rare for a Justice of the Supreme Court to issue, especially against a sitting President. open.substack.com/pub/aaronpar...

If you are a fan of The Wild Robot and are able to go, this looks like fun!!

1/ The Red Forest, near the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, is one of the most radiation-contaminated zones on Earth. After the April 26, 1986 explosion, the pine trees absorbed intense radiation, turning a rusty-red color — hence the name.

While I appreciate the energy behind some of the various movements fighting against the current fascist in office, I am interested in whether there is a more cohesive group whose sole purpose is to protect/defend the Constitution?

You are invited to join our conversation for our first Pop-up Book Club Discussion of "On Tyranny" by @timothysnyder.bsky.social Discussion starts on Tuesday, March 11th, focusing on one topic/day. Topics and links to the chats: www.bookclubfriends.com/discussion/o... Join us! #Booksky

It seems to me that progressive Democrats already are the center. The problem is that the Overton Window has moved so far right now that party perception is bonkers. Polls say that vast majorities of Americans want commonsense gun safety, paths to citizenship, abortion rights, education, etc.

The problem with Democratic Party is that no one takes them seriously because they don’t take themselves seriously. You can’t simultaneously argue Trump is a fascist intent on destroying democracy but your major response is to wear a pink suit to a speech, and expect to be taken seriously.

SUCH an iconic photo. And due to the cane, straight out of the 19th century, the age of canes. As far as I know, a member of Congress hasn't been removed by the Sergeant-at-arms before last night. Though Sergeants-at-arms occasionally dragged members of Congress IN TO Congress when needed.

50501 Protest in Saint Paul, MN

This morning Donald Trump has further entrenched himself into autocratic power. He has declared that he'll stop all funding to EDU institutions if they don't stop "illegal" protests and threatened to expel or imprison the 'agitators'. We must not remain silent. #americadoesnthavekings #nokings

📍Washington! More WA events may still be coming. Please check the website for new listings, we will continue adding events until 12:00am: www.FiftyFifty.one. 50 Protests. 50 States. 1 Movement. #50501movement #PeoplesMovement #FiftyFiftyOne #ImpeachTrump #NoKings #Washington @polrev.bsky.social

The state of the union is that the President is spitting in the face of the law. He is letting an unelected billionaire fire cancer researchers and wreck federal agencies like the Social Security Administration at will. I won't be attending tomorrow's Joint Address.

Speaking truth is the only way to win against evil.

In a country that had not, as the prophet Jeremiah put it, “forgotten how to blush,” this abomination would shock every conscience. We are long past that point. God have mercy. apnews.com/article/roma...

“But here’s the thing. This world doesn’t need more hate. Not online. Not behind keyboards. Not in our hearts. If you don’t agree with something, you don’t have to agree—that’s okay. What isn’t okay is meeting it with cruelty and malice.”

1/ Any theology that demands the sufferer first crawl, scrape, and bow to a truth the other person holds, before being helped or loved, is malevolent. Christ did not bid man to crawl to offer obeisance at His feet.

Amplify this report. #Ukraine #UkrainianView

My feelings, as a Christian, on yesterday’s abusive behavior towards President Zelensky.

Measles outbreaks are back. Grocery and gas prices are up. Bird flu is spreading. All our allies hate us. Air travel is getting unsafe. The stock market is tanking. The government is about to shut down. And he’s only been President for six weeks. This is just the beginning.

Russia invaded Ukraine to kill, occupy, and destroy. Left unpunished, this evil will return. (1/6)

We Stand with Ukraine!!! Please follow Comment Share The #OutlawResistance

🇺🇦To leave a message of solidarity with President Zelensky and Ukrainian Embassy 🇺🇦 🇺🇦[email protected] 🇺🇦+1-202-349-2963

Now is a good time to remind people that shopping from Ukrainian artists/makers is a good way to support them. Search on Etsy by location. Also, Door County Candle Company (not on Bluesky) has a candle you can purchase with 100% of proceeds going to a Ukrainian non-profit. #standwithukraine

Wow. It's so much worse when you see the whole thing.

Decent people thank Ukraine.

This President is proving again and again he's a useful idiot for Putin and a damn disgrace.

Beyond embarrassing.

Being Ukrainian today feels like constantly getting punched in the ribs — yet there are people around you providing first aid. We will get through this. I know that Europe stands with us, and I know that President Trump does not speak for many people in the US. #Ukraine

Only 9000 away from 100.000 followers on BlueSky. 🤗

Russia does not want to end the war, and the Trump administration has shown no ability to induce Russia to end the war. And so, predictably, the Trump administration blames the victim, blames Ukraine.

Given that the Trump people did nothing to induce Russia to end the war, it’s fair to conclude that the whole idea of pursuing peace was just a pretext to renew relations with Russia.

On behalf of many Americans, don’t thank us we THANK YOU Ukraine for your work.

Couldn’t have said this better myself.

Starting today: Challenger, by Adam Higginbotham Percy Jackson, by Rick Riordan 📚💙 #booksky #blueskybooks #books #reading #nonfiction #fiction

This is an interesting look into how I’ve spent my time and energy on Bluesky. I would have thought it skewed a different way because I feel my passion this year, so far, has been around protecting my country from fascists. Apparently books are important to me. (No surprise there) 📚💙

February is my least-favorite month. It is long and cold and dreary. But focusing on reading sure made it feel a little fuller and for that I am grateful! 📚💙 #booksky #blueskybooks #reading #fable #books

Call. Your. Reps. #resist

I am starting a book club in the Fable app. We will read and discuss books that align with the preface that reading is resistance. If you are interested, please message me! For those who mod book clubs through Fable, what size should the masthead be? 📚💙 #booksky #blueskybooks #nonfiction #resist