Del Shortliffe
A retired English teacher, Social Democrat, news junkie, and non-influencer, I left X and have come here to post a little, read a lot, respond often, and celebrate a healthy online community.
@canada-dry.bsky.social
π π Liberal π Defender of women's rights π Former CIO/IT Exec (retired early) π Snowboarder (π¨π¦ πΊπΈ and Dubai) π X refugee π¦ βπ πππππ₯ππ ππ€ ππ£π πππ‘π π£π₯πππ₯ π¦
@rachelreports.bsky.social
Former CNN Climate Writer. AAJA + Uproot Project proud. Based in NYC. Filipina American & daughter of the Northern MariΓ₯na Islands.
@rexparker.bsky.social
Correct crossword opinions / aka Michael Sharp / Teaching lit stuff at Binghamton University / 2025 ACPT Pairs champion (w/ Penelope Harper β @penelopeharper.bsky.social)
@kenwhite.bsky.social
Ken White, criminal defense attorney and First Amendment litigator. Co-host of Serious Trouble podcast and writer at The Popehat Report. Signal: KenWhite.1969
@blmckean.bsky.social
associate professor of political science at Ohio State University // global justice, supply chains, populism, climate change, critical theory, etc // all tweets (skeets?) produced accidentally by having my phone in a pants pocket while I walk the dog
@jamellebouie.net
The real jbouie. Columnist for the New York Times Opinion section. Co-host of the Unclear and Present Danger podcast. b-boy-bouiebaisse on TikTok. jbouienyt on Twitch. National program director of the CHUM Group. Send me your mutual aid requests.
@drrobertbullard.bsky.social
Director of Bullard Center Texas Southern University, professor, author of 18 books, NBEJN #HBCU Climate Change Consortium, #ClimateReality Board, AAAS, National Academy of Medicine, TIME Earth Award, Father of Environmental Justice, US Marine Corps Vet.
@julia4563.bsky.social
π Dreamer | Thinker | Doer Lover of deep conversations, good coffee, and ocean breezes. πΏβ¨ Architect of ideas, seeker of adventures, and believer in kindness. Here for meaningful connections and a little bit of chaos. π
@godlyblue.bsky.social
I dislike billionaires and multimillionaires and I won't stop complaining about them until I become one. So if you want to silence me, it's going to cost you a couple of million.
@dammitdougsmith.bsky.social
Retired Curmudgeon at Large. Neβer do well of questionable morals. Proud purveyor of unmitigated tommyrot. Prone to exaggeration and totally unnecessary embellishment.
@toastertrollop.bsky.social
"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I am all out of bubblegum." Extroverted Introvert. Be kind or f*ck off. #AnimalRights #SaveThePlanet I've got a good heart, but, oh, this mouth...
@miafarrow.bsky.social
@jonathanhaidt.bsky.social
Social psychologist at NYU-Stern, working to roll back the phone-based childhood. Please visit anxiousgeneration.com & afterbabel.com
@kcjonze.bsky.social
Earthling. Eductor. Maker of things. Reader. Vegan marathoner, though I'd never mention it. Desperately trying to subvert the dominant paradigm.
@jvl.bsky.social
Editor of The Bulwark https://www.thebulwark.com/ Host of a Secret Podcast. Also a super double-secret podcast you can't find.
@martinanav.bsky.social
Skier, parent, basketball player, traveling expert and a damn good tennis player:)
@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social
I am Americaβs Best Christianβ’. But you knew that. You can find exclusive content here: https://www.patreon.com/c/MrsBettyBowers TITHE: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Q6REDKBBVUJLU
@wokewendy.bsky.social
I didnβt vote for this. Resisting the idiot since the day he came down the escalator. Leaving Twitter and maga hate behind. I β₯οΈ to repost clever and interesting posts. Chemical Engineer turned Small Business Owner. #AdoptDonβtShop Colorado. πππ
@thebulwark.com
Political analysis and reporting free of tribal prejudices. Sign up for our newsletters here: https://thebulwark.com/subscribe
@lincolnproject.us
"You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.β β Abraham Lincoln π΄ββ οΈ | Home of #TheBreakdown and LP Podcast
@chuckwendig.bsky.social
I like apples. I post photos. I dig birds. I write books. The next book is THE STAIRCASE IN THE WOODS, April 2025. Yes, I'm cringe. What do you want from me, I'm a 48-year-old dad and my brain is a mouse-eaten shoebox.
@dgcomedy.bsky.social
@thenewevangelicals.bsky.social
Finding a better path forward in our faith rooted in justice, love, inclusivity and non-dehumanization.
@jkarsh.bsky.social
Writer. Photographer. Liberal. Obama alum. Petter of dogs. Partaker of libations. Medium: @jkarsh | Instagram: _jkarsh
@carlygoodman.bsky.social
Author, editor, professor of history, Philadelphian. Nobody should be deported. https://uncpress.org/book/9781469673042/dreamland/
@atrupar.com
Independent journalist and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter https://www.publicnotice.co/subscribe
@mariana057.bsky.social
Iβm not a comedian, but I joke a lot. I steal the good jokes. Bad jokes are mine. Resist. NO DMS.
@obliviating.bsky.social
Writer, author, activist, organizer, managing editor, podcast host, resister. Progressive 420 Democrat. Pro-Ukraine Woke as F π πβ #BLM #BlueCrew #NAFO #FAFO LGBTQIA2S #Resistance He/Him. Donβt agonize, organize!
@salgentile.bsky.social
Comedy writer, Closer Look guy at Late Night with Seth Meyers. Supervising writer/producer. Sicko Mets fan. Instagram: salgentile
@internethippo.bsky.social
@sifill.bsky.social
Civil rights lawyer; democracy warrior, dedicated to racial justice & equality. Fmr President & Director-Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc.
@nytpitchbot.bsky.social
Parody. Destroy your safe and happy lives before it is too late.
@iambic.bot
With careful eye I scan the AT stream / For metered posts that match my rhyming scheme Tribute to pentametron.com
@hartmannreport.com
NY Times bestselling author, Americaβs #1 progressive talk show host, politics, ADHD, spirituality, science, SiriusXM, FSTV, HartmannReport.com, Pacifica, Thom.tv, ThomHartmann.com, WisdomSchool.com, HunterInAFarmersWorld.com
@oliviaoftroye.com
www.livingitwithOliviaTroye.com π΅πΌββοΈFormer White House Homeland Security & Counterterrorism Official. Career National Security.πΊMedia Commentator.π²π½πΊπΈfrom El Paso,TX. πΆπΆ Lover of dogs & music. Political Centrist. #democracy #nationalsecurity
@davidkarol.bsky.social
Govt & Politics prof, UMD. Billy Wilder fan. Has "Someone is wrong on the internet!" tendencies. Author: Red, Green and Blue & Party Position Change in American Politics. Co-author: The Party Decides. No replies to anons. https://gvpt.umd.edu/faculty
@sundaedivine.bsky.social
Laugh at the absurd, ponder the peculiar, and celebrate the sheer randomness of existence. DC native.
@thomaszimmer.bsky.social
Historian at Georgetown - Democracy and Its Discontents - Newsletter: Democracy Americana https://thomaszimmer.substack.com/ - Podcast: Is This Democracy https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/is-this-democracy
@jillwine-banks.bsky.social
Author The Watergate Girl, co-host #SistersInLaw podcast, host YouTubeβs Just The Facts, Legal Analyst MSNBC/NBC, speaker, former GC US Army, DOJ, SG and Deputy AG IL and more!