Barbara Bitgood

Barbara Bitgood

@bgoodb.bsky.social

World language teacher (French), mom, crafter, concerned American

165 Followers 372 Following 219 Posts Joined Jan 2025
6 days ago
Two postcards promoting Jeromie Whalen's candidacy for the Massachusetts first congressional district. Under the heading Why I Support Jeromie, handwritten text says: Having taught with Jeromie, I know that he shows up to do the hard work. Let's get him elected to Congress! -Barbara

Let's get @jeromiewhalen.bsky.social elected to Congress!
Whalenforcongressma.com

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3 months ago
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I'm asking you to support #ACD 's Holiday Heroes campaign. creatineinfo.org/holidayheroes/
I saw firsthand the impact of your donations while at the Paris symposium, where I talked to researchers seeking treatments for #CTD. Your #donations fund their work and support affected families. Thank you!

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3 months ago
Painted wood holiday ornaments including a gnome in front of a fir tree, snowmen, a pair of golden bells, a decorated Christmas tree and Santa Claus.

Getting the holiday spirit going and making #ornaments! I'll be selling these and a bunch of other holiday decorations throughout December to raise money for the Association for Creatine Deficiencies. Message me if you're interested! #christmas #creatinedeficiency #CTD #fundraiser #crafts

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4 months ago

Me, too. I switched to Tidal for music and Podbean for podcasts. Tidal pays its artists much better. And you get 5 Tidal family accounts for the same cost as 2 Spotify accounts.

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4 months ago
Home - Worcester County Food Bank Worcester County Food Bank is on a mission to engage, educate, and lead Worcester County, Massachusetts in creating a hunger-free community.

Many of us are worried about the effect that the imminent end to #SNAP benefits will have on our neighbors and students. Help by making direct monetary donations to your local #foodbank. With wholesale purchasing power, they can make those dollars stretch.
Foodbank.org

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4 months ago
TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT With historic healthcare cuts and cost increases looming, Republicans chose to force a Trump Shutdown rather than address the healthcare crisis and limit Trump’s lawless manipulation of federal funds....

TELL YOUR DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE FUNDING FIGHT act.indivisible.org/sign/funding...

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4 months ago

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4 months ago

No one person can do it all, but if we each choose a few things that we ARE able to do we CAN push back authoritarianism and fascism. Above all, appreciate all efforts, no matter how small, and encourage those who are just starting to engage rather than berating them for doing too little.
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4 months ago

Host an event with a local candidate who shares your beliefs. Protest outside of an ICE detention center. Learn about which political condidates the businesses you frequent support, and shop elsewhere if you feel you need to.
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4 months ago

Donate an hour phone banking or writing postcards. Contact your state and federal elected officials often about the votes you want them to make. Share your actions on social media to inspire others. Offer to help with the next protest as a marshal, videographer, water carrier, etc.
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4 months ago

Will protests alone create the change we want? No. But they have their role to play. If you attended a #NoKings event yesterday, thank you! And I challenge you to continue the work by taking a next step. Stay informed about what your local town/city council and school committee are voting on.
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4 months ago

*The spectacle of millions of potential customers in the streets sends a signal to companies that allying with Trumpis bad for business Target felt the sting of an ongoing boycott led by pastor Jamal Bryant (33% loss of stock value, sales and foot traffic down for each of the last 7 months).
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4 months ago

*A protest is a first step toward more individual actions. Groups hand out flyers about local activism and community support. A compliment to the lady with a cool sign leads to an invitation to the phone bank she runs. Canvassers get hundreds of signatures in support of a ballot measure fast.
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4 months ago

*Protests bring together people who otherwise would not have encountered one another, thereby building a network of community activists. When I attended my first protest this spring I learned about the @gain-indivisible.bsky.social & joined their mailing list. They keep me informed.
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4 months ago

*Mass gatherings show that we haven't lost hope & there are a LOT of us who want change. @hcrichardson.bsky.social quoted Justin (via Mother Jones): “You know…a lot of times I have a hopeless feeling, but…being out here today just reminds me about the beauty of America and American protests."
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4 months ago

But for those on the left who genuinely believe this, I offer these thoughts:
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4 months ago

The critics usually argued that protests give people the illusion that they're helping, but they don't actually cause change. At least some of these comments are probably coming from bots and Trump regime sympathizers who want to discourage dissent.
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4 months ago

Yesterday's #NoKings protests were great. But it was disappointing to see some liberal commentors dismissing mass demonstrations as useless theater or, worse yet, an attempt by national organizations to gather the personal data of attendees for nefarious purposes.
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4 months ago
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#nokings #worcester #resist

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4 months ago
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People are pouring in here at #NoKings #Worcester

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4 months ago
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I'm ready. #NoKings #Worcester

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4 months ago
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Who wants to join me in #Worcester tomorrow? 1 pm at Institute Park. We can carpool. #nokings #resist #solidarity

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5 months ago

Follow Jeromie @jeromiewhalen.bsky.social

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5 months ago
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Jeromie Whalen for Congress | Democrat for MA-01 Jeromie Whalen, a high school teacher and Western Massachusetts resident, is the Democratic candidate running for Congress in Massachusetts’ First Congressional District (MA-01).

✔️Lower taxes for the working class
✔️Make billionaires pay their share
✔️Medicare for All
✔️Get big money out of politics
What's not to love? Get to know Jeromie and get involved in his campaign to win House Congressional Seat 1 for #Massachusetts. #democrat #medicareforall #change #taxtherich

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5 months ago
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First day of the #CCDS conference at the Institute Imagine in Paris! Thank you, Association Extraordinaire, for organizing. This chance to catch up on the research and connect with CCDS families is so valuable. #raredisease #creatineinfo #ctd

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5 months ago
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Whalen for Congress | It's Our Time. It's Our Movement. Let's Get to Work. YouTube video by Jeromie Whalen

If you're in #westernmass you have got to get to know Jeromie Whalen. He's running for #Congress to replace Neal. I worked with Jeromie for years in #Northampton. He has character, empathy, integrity and is as real as it gets. Learn more at whalenforcongressma.com

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6 months ago

Saving this tool to try out later

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6 months ago
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How to Build Better, More Effective Tests and Quizzes Your tests might be falling short due to a few fixable missteps. Here’s how educators are fine-tuning their approach for better, more accurate results.

Are your tests *really* giving you a complete picture of student learning? Check out these 9 evidence-based tweaks to see if your assessment practice needs a makeover! 🔧

#assessment #EduSky

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6 months ago

"Use the special pen to write your answer on the transparency."

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6 months ago

So cute!

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