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Diana Marcus

@lowellian.bsky.social

Middle school teacher. Here to join the resistance, gaze at cute animal pictures, and talk service animals. #unionstrong πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ

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A small city park in the snow

A small city park in the snow

And snow it begins.

25.01.2026 18:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Wondering if I can buy a car in Canada and bring it back to the US with me.

17.01.2026 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A small brown dog with white markings wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt curled up on a brown blanket

A small brown dog with white markings wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt curled up on a brown blanket

Ada has followed your lead. That’s the blanket I was planning on snuggling under as I try to decompress from this week. It’s all hers for the foreseeable future.

17.01.2026 16:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Unite against Trump’s militarized occupation in Minnesota! Trump’s violent occupation in the Twin Cities is an escalation of what Trump has been executing in Washington, D.C., Chicago, and Portland. And it’s only getting worse.  Trump has been threateni...
17.01.2026 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ICE Out For Good Lowell Β· Mobilize Wednesday, January 7th, an American citizen was killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This killing is part of a broader pattern of unchecked violence, impunity...

I'm attending Indivisible's event, β€œICE Out For Good Lowell” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...

10.01.2026 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Small brown and white dog in a white and blue sweater, stretched out on a small sofa.

Small brown and white dog in a white and blue sweater, stretched out on a small sofa.

Ada is not finding our board game night as exciting as the rest of us. Thankfully, our hosts provide a pet sofa #gamenight

10.01.2026 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well shit...
January 6th

06.01.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1331    πŸ” 576    πŸ’¬ 106    πŸ“Œ 70
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a sign that says what is even happening in front of a dumpster ALT: a sign that says what is even happening in front of a dumpster

I’m pretty sure we’re already at the dumpster fire stage.

04.01.2026 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A tortoiseshell colored calico cat sitting up on its hind legs like a meerkat

A tortoiseshell colored calico cat sitting up on its hind legs like a meerkat

Very confused. Trying to figure out if I have a cat or a meerkat.πŸ™ƒ

04.01.2026 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Brown and white dog and woman with glasses both wearing clothing that advertises the Boston fleet women’s hockey team

Brown and white dog and woman with glasses both wearing clothing that advertises the Boston fleet women’s hockey team

Taking a break from the craziness of the news to watch the @pwhlgoldeneyes.bsky.social and @bostonfleet.com game. Go Fleet!

03.01.2026 23:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Merry boycotting: US shoppers avoid Trump-aligned businesses amid holiday season β€” Guardian US People are supporting economic boycotts to show discontent with businesses capitulating to Trump’s agenda

As a teacher, I was in Target and buying from Amazon for my classroom constantly. Now I refuse unless I absolutely cannot find what I need (not want) anywhere else. Now, not only am I not supporting these businesses with my money, but I’m actually saving because it’s harder to impulse buy.

20.12.2025 17:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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North Dakota on track to be first in nation with 100% broadband internet access North Dakota is on schedule to have high-speed internet access in 100% of the state by 2028 thanks to recently approved federal funding.

This should be the standard for the entire nation.

16.12.2025 12:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A cat and dog staring out the window

A cat and dog staring out the window

I’m too lazy to get up and see what’s going on outside, but apparently these two are fascinated.

30.11.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A sticker that says I voted in three different languages. English, Cambodian, and Spanish.

A sticker that says I voted in three different languages. English, Cambodian, and Spanish.

It’s about time. We had multilingual voting stickers. #vote

04.11.2025 21:36 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is a beautiful truth.

17.10.2025 01:26 β€” πŸ‘ 843    πŸ” 297    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 24
Small brown and white service dog on the lawn at a No Kings rally.

Small brown and white service dog on the lawn at a No Kings rally.

Middle aged woman at a rally against the rise of fascism. No Kings!

Middle aged woman at a rally against the rise of fascism. No Kings!

#NoKingsLowell When my granddaughter asks where I was when fascism was rising, I want to make sure she knows I was in the resistance.

18.10.2025 19:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

After dealing with parents who were upset because I couldn’t accommodate all the students who wanted to join one of my clubs, I just had a parent send me a message saying they appreciate me. Closing my computer now so that it’s the last thing I see before shutting it down.

12.10.2025 22:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A tortoise shell colored calico cat approaching a puzzle in which treats are hidden

A tortoise shell colored calico cat approaching a puzzle in which treats are hidden

The same calico cat, after figuring out how to open the doors of a treat puzzle

The same calico cat, after figuring out how to open the doors of a treat puzzle

Got a Nina Ottoson puzzle for Callie the Demon-Slayer (she’s sometimes just Callie the demon). Took her a few minutes but she figured out the easy mode! Have to keep kitten brains active.

12.09.2025 17:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A bouquet of freshly picked dahlias.

A bouquet of freshly picked dahlias.

A red barn like building with an extended overhang. Bird dog cidery.

A red barn like building with an extended overhang. Bird dog cidery.

Photo of a cider flight with five glasses

Photo of a cider flight with five glasses

A field with three rows planted with dahlias in bloom.

A field with three rows planted with dahlias in bloom.

What an amazing time at Bird Dog Cider and Fox Cottage Farm (Greenland, NH). Picking dahlias and the relaxing with charcuterie and a cider flight? Yes please!

29.08.2025 20:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Having both audio and subtitles really helps those with ADHD, too! Even when we aren’t struggling with accents.

24.08.2025 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Support the Make Polluters Pay Bill in Massachusetts! Extreme weather events and hazardous impacts related to climate change are devastating Massachusetts communities and it is Massachusetts taxpayers paying the bill. Massachusetts Governor Healey, Senat...

Make Polluters Pay bill is a landmark bill in the MA State House that would require that the biggest oil and gas companies have to pay a fee on historic emissions to fund critical climate resiliency investments. MA voters, please sign!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/su...

21.08.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for vaccine development. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe The projects β€” 22 of them β€” are being led by some of the nation’s leading pharmaceutical companies like Pfizer and Moderna to prevent flu, COVID-19 and H5N1 infections.

What could possibly go wrong?

05.08.2025 22:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge blocks Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood A federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding as it fights the Trump administration.

A federal judge on Monday ruled Planned Parenthood clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding.
nbc4dc.com/t9xnjJ3

28.07.2025 16:27 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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July 27, 2025 A newsletter about the history behind today's politics.

heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/july-27-20...

28.07.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump administration to destroy nearly $10m of contraceptives for women overseas As part of president’s shuttering of USAID, destruction of the contraceptives will cost US taxpayers $167,000

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

21.07.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pete Buttigieg (@petebuttigieg) All of us - not just those on Medicaid or food stamps - will be directly paying for the costs of the billionaire tax breaks in the Trump budget package. Here's how.

substack.com/@petebuttigi...

21.07.2025 04:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Robert Reich (@robertreich) Why is Trump so hell-bent on defunding PBS? It’s part of a larger plan β€” one where he can control not just what we do, but what we think. Watch:

substack.com/@robertreich...

21.07.2025 04:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dog Groomer: @ada-wigglebean.bsky.social is such an easy dog to work with!

Me: you sure you mean THIS dog? πŸ™ƒ

She’s a drama queen whenever I try to do anything at home. πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

20.07.2025 19:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The number of outlets where self-checkout isn’t an option, it’s a necessity because there is no one to help you is increasing.

20.07.2025 19:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Every teacher everywhere wishing we could have our ducks in a row like this. (Yes, I know they’re geese)

20.07.2025 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0