@clarksmick.bsky.social Hi! Welcome to Bluesky. I miss the seemingly less effort of staying connected on FB but I do not miss the cowardly corporate bending the knee to facism. So it’s a fair trade.
I’m so glad you reached out!

Here’s an excellent old school video on how to establish a relationship with your elected officials & lobby them more effectively.* In my four decades in Washington, this is the best “how to” lobbying video I’ve ever seen. I’ve used it to train activists across the country.

* Your results may vary.

DOGE’s Millions: As Musk and Trump Gut Government, Their Ax-Cutting Agency Gets Cash Infusion The Department of Government Efficiency is funded — and acts — like a federal agency. But the White House has shielded DOGE from the rules that govern such agencies, ProPublica found as it examines th...

www.propublica.org/article/doge...

Artists protest new NEA restrictions Hundreds of artists signed a letter sent to the National Endowment for the Arts asking it to reverse policy changes made as a result of recent executive orders issued by President Trump.

www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...

American Medical Association (AMA) The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and only national association that convenes 190+ state and specialty medical societies and other critical stakeholders. Our mission is to promote ...

www.youtube.com/@americanmed...

Be an ally, not a jerk.

IMAG

From the AJC this weekend. We love Buford Highway. We love our neighbors.

😂

These Black-Owned Southern Coffee Shops Are Hubs for Inclusivity and Community Fodor's provides expert travel content worth exploring so you can dream up your next trip. The world is a weird and wonderful place—we want to show you around.

Happy Sunday morning! This #BlackHistoryMonth, if you're living in or traveling through the South, check out these cute coffee shops. I have been to all of them and tasted the food and beverages. www.fodors.com/news/restaur...

Can you call in sick?

He did! Six more weeks, amiright?!

Happy Ned Ryerson Day for those who celebrate.

Buffy: l've had a lot of people talking at me the last few days. Everyone just *lining* up to tell me how unimportant I am... And I've finally figured out why... Power. I have it. They don't... This bothers them...

Live long and prosper

Video Reverend urges Trump to have 'mercy' on LGBTQ community, migrants The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, during the prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, directed a message for President Donald Trump, who was seated in the front row.

Courage

abcnews.go.com/US/video/rev...

So sad to hear that Cecile Richards has passed at just 67 years old. She was a fighter and a stalwart for the rights of women, just like her mom. Thankfully she lived to see a president affirm the #equalrightsamendment as the 28th Amendment.

David Lynch’s Children to Honor Him With a ‘Worldwide Group Meditation’ To honor the life of their father David Lynch, Jennifer, Austin, Riley and Lula Lynch will host a "worldwide group meditation."

variety.com/2025/film/ne...

Nailed it.

Headed into 2025