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Lydia Sigismondi, Ph.D.

@sigismonday.bsky.social

Historian of the 18th Century Atlantic World. PhD from USC. Angelino by way of Baltimore. TCM nerd. Mother of cats. C-PTSD. Eternal Orioles optimist & pragmatic progressive.

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Absolutely

20.11.2025 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
WATCH: White House says Trump calling a reporter 'piggy' shows he's 'frank and open'
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour WATCH: White House says Trump calling a reporter 'piggy' shows he's 'frank and open'

youtube.com/watch?v=ibdy... Her hyper fixation on the word access here says everything

20.11.2025 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter Clifford β€œBuzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safeβ€”and make federal agents uncomfortable.

β€œI want their morale as low as possible because a team with low morale is ineffective.”

Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter

20.11.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 18789    πŸ” 4498    πŸ’¬ 261    πŸ“Œ 618
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hey Baltimore your fav local seed steward collective is gathering for seed cleaning and packing this Saturday 10-12 in the basement of St Lukes in Hampden come hang and help me with my many piles of seedheads friends xoxo

19.11.2025 22:20 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion: The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end Research shows it is not possible for captive cetaceans to thrive in concrete pools

"The time has come for animal-protection organizations, marine parks, aquariums and governments to work together to retire whales and dolphins to sanctuaries and other more enriching environments where they can truly thrive."

19.11.2025 15:20 β€” πŸ‘ 263    πŸ” 72    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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White House Defends Donald Trump's 'Quiet, Piggy' Snap at Female Reporter: 'You Have to Be Able to Take' It The White House is defending Donald Trump for calling a female reporter 'Piggy' during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One on Friday, Nov. 14. In a statement shared with PEOPLE, an official said she '...

people.com/white-house-... β€œIf you’re going to give it, you have to be able to take.” Ummm projection much? DT is the most sensitive thin skinned bully in existence. Can HE take it?

19.11.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | The White House Gold Rush Is On

wrote about the president’s flagrant and destructive corruption in a column that references street fighter, the simpsons, machiavelli, and a host of revolutionary-era americans (gift link)

19.11.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5260    πŸ” 1307    πŸ’¬ 118    πŸ“Œ 128

Every reporter who speaks to republicans should be asking if they defend a President calling a female reporter β€œpiggy”.

18.11.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 728    πŸ” 171    πŸ’¬ 50    πŸ“Œ 5

Some good news actually

18.11.2025 01:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You would think that the 8 GOP Senators who are SO OUTRAGED that Jack Smith subpoenaed their phone records that they want $1 million compensation would bring him in to testify IN A PUBLIC HEARING to explain why he did this. But no, they don’t want to do that. I wonder why?

13.11.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 26428    πŸ” 7682    πŸ’¬ 598    πŸ“Œ 258

this is the policy side of the impunity some elites enjoy in their personal lives btw

13.11.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 348    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

Nuremburg trials is the moderate position

07.11.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 13983    πŸ” 4202    πŸ’¬ 172    πŸ“Œ 97
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These Cats Do It for Glory, Not Salmon. (No, It’s the Salmon.)

an article that managed to make me feel a smidgeon of joy www.nytimes.com/2025/11/02/w...

05.11.2025 23:29 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Audacity of Men Like George Clooneyβ€”a deep dive
YouTube video by MelanieHamlett The Audacity of Men Like George Clooneyβ€”a deep dive

youtube.com/watch?v=IKsH... said everything i thought and felt when i saw the fucking george clooney piece

03.11.2025 18:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Mordor’s Hottest Couple! #halloween
YouTube video by tika the iggy Mordor’s Hottest Couple! #halloween

I did not think I could love Tika any more than I already did but boy was I wrong I feel like the grinch when his heart grows three sizes!! youtube.com/shorts/-xJiu...

30.10.2025 23:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Nina Simone - Mississippi Goddam (Official Audio - Live)
YouTube video by NinaSimoneVEVO Nina Simone - Mississippi Goddam (Official Audio - Live)

youtu.be/-HM2S6TVYII?... Nina Simone expressing the anger I feel so much better than I ever could. I am disgusted by what has become acceptable in such a short period of time. And everybody knows about Florida and Texas and we all just keep existing.

22.10.2025 21:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Diplomatic Talks Break Down Between Trump, Motion-Activated Ghost Decoration WASHINGTONβ€”In what they described as a disappointing turn in the ongoing negotiations, White House officials confirmed Wednesday that diplomatic talks had broken down between President Donald Trump an...

Thank god for the onionβ€” theonion.com/diplomatic-t...

22.10.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Portland protest frogs are multiplying
YouTube video by The Oregonian The Portland protest frogs are multiplying

youtube.com/shorts/lVpaa... the pro-democracy movement needs symbolism of resistance. I LOVE these inflatable suits and how much they disarm the maga narrative. I want everyone in inflatable suits lol

15.10.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Federal Judges, Warning of β€˜Judicial Crisis,’ Fault Supreme Court’s Emergency Orders

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u... what kind of country could America be if we actually valued professional expertise?

11.10.2025 16:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it just me, or does it seem the press is actually and completely terrified to report about Donald Trump's physical and mental health the way it would have if anyone else were president?

11.10.2025 12:36 β€” πŸ‘ 13026    πŸ” 2873    πŸ’¬ 1033    πŸ“Œ 179
RESTAURANTS THAT SUPPORT DEMOCRACY NOT PROJECT 2025!
YouTube video by Tell The People RESTAURANTS THAT SUPPORT DEMOCRACY NOT PROJECT 2025!

youtube.com/watch?v=y-Tl... I love tangible steps that concerned Americans can take. Here is an example:

11.10.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Trump Disgraces American Justice

So what are you exactly calling for folks to do, nyt editorial board? If you see the problem what actions should be taken? This is the equivalent of reporting that a house is on fire while you still have time to put it out. What are the suggestions for the public?!! www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...

11.10.2025 03:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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historical understanding means you can put it in your own words or translate for today’s times ☺️

09.10.2025 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Perfection

08.10.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So cool that whenever someone asks the president, β€œdid you eat the Lindbergh baby” he’s like, β€œno but I’d be allowed to, I have the right to, I might do it later”

08.10.2025 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 16602    πŸ” 3098    πŸ’¬ 225    πŸ“Œ 83
Laura Rodriguez, on Twitter:

A federal agent points a weapon at a woman who was recording them.

Jess, a U.S. citizen and member of a neighborhood patrol team that documents and shares ICE activity across the city, was filming when the incident occurred earlier today in the Berwyn area.

Laura Rodriguez, on Twitter: A federal agent points a weapon at a woman who was recording them. Jess, a U.S. citizen and member of a neighborhood patrol team that documents and shares ICE activity across the city, was filming when the incident occurred earlier today in the Berwyn area.

I fear if things don’t change right now, this image is going to come back to haunt us

07.10.2025 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 13414    πŸ” 4275    πŸ’¬ 718    πŸ“Œ 321
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The MAGA Beauty Aesthetic Tells the Story of America Today In Trump’s circle, performing femininity is a strategy

www.marieclaire.co.uk/beauty/how-t... I know it’s not the point but I am just disgusted by the laziness of the maga woman intellectuals’ supposed ideological arguments. Gender essentialism and the male gaze dressed up as empowerment. Barf!

07.10.2025 16:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | Mourn, or Else

A sobering read from someone who sees the situation clearly: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...

05.10.2025 22:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This from @govpritzker.illinois.gov on @cnn.com

05.10.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9167    πŸ” 3183    πŸ’¬ 227    πŸ“Œ 147

Exactly. This is the country I want to build when the maga cult is out of power. The left has agency, especially now that the entire right has exposed itself as completely hollow of principles.

03.10.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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