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Robin Catesby

@robincatesby.bsky.social

@mizd on the former birdsite. Art, fiction, food, science, karaoke, basketball, gardening. (she/her)

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Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.

No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.

1/ A 🧡 to explain his plan and how we fight back.

03.04.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 28242    πŸ” 13940    πŸ’¬ 925    πŸ“Œ 3528

We are very close to a near cure for two of the highest-mortality cancers we know: glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer. These are both mRNA based treatments which are losing their funding during stage I and II trials. Thousands will die needlessly because of this motherfucker and his lies.

18.03.2025 20:14 β€” πŸ‘ 5464    πŸ” 2700    πŸ’¬ 106    πŸ“Œ 108

Ooh, love to hear this and looking forward to reading it!

15.02.2025 00:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Do you remember that time Pence tried to see Hamilton and the cast called him out.

Or when McConnell was chased out of a resraurant and not allowed a peaceful meal.

Or when Cruz abandoned Texas during the deep freeze and we shamed him into going home.

That.

Do that.

14.02.2025 05:34 β€” πŸ‘ 32386    πŸ” 8240    πŸ’¬ 486    πŸ“Œ 378
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Understand the Difference between Judicial Warrants and ICE Warrants β€” Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Learn the difference between an ICE warrant and a judicial warrant to protect yourself against ICE enforcement.

@democracyblue.bsky.social
Also please repost

ICE is trying to gain entry into building by flashing official looking papers.
They CANNOT GAIN ENTRY WITHOUT SIGNED JUDICIAL WARRANT.
document explains what it looks like and explains rights

coloradoimmigrant.org/related/unde...

10.02.2025 14:07 β€” πŸ‘ 149    πŸ” 98    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Legends & Lattes!

02.02.2025 22:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have such an urge now to launch a resistance karaoke speakeasy & food swap! Maybe late spring when the garden is going. 😁🎀

02.02.2025 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We have a sound board, speakers, and two microphones in our living room, plus a pretty hefty collection of tunes. Love home karaoke!

02.02.2025 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, please!

24.01.2025 04:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

What an amazing project, Liz! My day job is pretty all-consuming for the next 4-5 months, but maybe I can offer some rusty HTML/CSS or Python project brainstorming later this year?

23.01.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Incredibly useful guide for how to protect our neighbors and co-workers -- there are fact sheets to share with employers and tips for organizing an ICE watch program.

23.01.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Four Twin Peaks VHS tapes, lovingly recorded by me off network TV back in the day - commercials edited out on the fly (which was an ART, let me tell you).
Just like the best vintage home made mix tapes, these are decorated appropriately with mountains, trees, coffee, donuts, and of course the Black Lodge.
Do they still play? No idea, but can I part with them? No. Not yet.

Four Twin Peaks VHS tapes, lovingly recorded by me off network TV back in the day - commercials edited out on the fly (which was an ART, let me tell you). Just like the best vintage home made mix tapes, these are decorated appropriately with mountains, trees, coffee, donuts, and of course the Black Lodge. Do they still play? No idea, but can I part with them? No. Not yet.

VHS tape flashback in my attic!
I was in a children’s theater company when Twin Peaks first aired and from day one we had viewing parties (coffee & cherry pie required) and we snuck Twin Peaks references into our shows when management wasn’t looking. Those were the (viewing) days!

21.01.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data If you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ...

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17.01.2025 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 18601    πŸ” 8764    πŸ’¬ 735    πŸ“Œ 712

I am here for this. I’ve spent too long un-weirding myself for the corporate day job and that needs to stop!

17.01.2025 00:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Paul & Feyd action figures from David Lynch’s Dune, seated among many spice jars on a kitchen shelf. They’re having a rough day.

Paul & Feyd action figures from David Lynch’s Dune, seated among many spice jars on a kitchen shelf. They’re having a rough day.

Paul and Feyd share a sad moment among the spices.

17.01.2025 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s my next audiobook from the library. Really looking forward to it!

12.01.2025 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Getting that with a streetlamp nearby makes it even more impressive!

09.01.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! That’s stunning!

09.01.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Similar to you, I’ve been loading up on audiobooks via the library’s Libby app. I have a lot of data cleansing to do for work right now and I can listen to novels while I’m at it. It’s been wonderful!

07.01.2025 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I mean, being able to shout β€œBingo” after accomplishing some joyous goals is too good to pass up!

01.01.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Totally stealing it. 😁

01.01.2025 22:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Bingo card! That’s brilliant!

01.01.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I love this. I may need to put β€œAggressively Pursue Joy” in frivolously embellished script above my home office desk.

01.01.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

He wrote a widely distributed Wobbly pamphlet called β€œSabotage,” but not a book. As much as he’d appreciate the praise from beyond the grave, you’re likely thinking of a different β€œSabotage.” It’s probably not an uncommon title!

28.12.2024 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Or just mention his infamous pamphlet β€œSabotage” and I’ll know who wrote it! 😁

28.12.2024 01:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

What!!! IWW Laborpunk? Holy crap, this is my family. Sneak a mention in there of my β€œnoted IWW agitator” grandfather Walker Conger Smith and I will be forever giddy about it!
www.historylink.org/File/8621

28.12.2024 01:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm just going to say that if you like the work a person does, putting some dollars in their pockets is important right now. AI companies are coming to run everybody they can out of business with a torrent of slop.

25.12.2024 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 789    πŸ” 287    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 6
It’s Awesome Socks Club packaging plus my feet in Awesome socks!

It’s Awesome Socks Club packaging plus my feet in Awesome socks!

My awesome spouse got me the awesome gift of an #awesomesocksclub subscription!

25.12.2024 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I just planted 50 flower bulbs and 50 garlic bulbs in my yard and now I want to sleep til Boxing Day.

24.12.2024 00:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image of a hand holding a coffee cup surrounded by fire; text: β€˜twas the strike before Christmas, Dec. 20-24th

Image of a hand holding a coffee cup surrounded by fire; text: β€˜twas the strike before Christmas, Dec. 20-24th

🚨BOYCOTT STARBUCKS🚨

Union baristas are calling on EVERYONE to NOT buy from ANY Starbucks store between Dec. 20 -Dec. 24 while the workers are on strike! Here’s how to support: x.com/sbworkersuni...

22.12.2024 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 10322    πŸ” 4374    πŸ’¬ 76    πŸ“Œ 59

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