Everyday Democrat
Soon-to-be retired high school teacher and Western Massachusetts Democrat.
Interests include political strategy and communication.
Diversions include playing piano, singing, and writing about magicians.
Starter Packs
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Western Mass Starter Pack
Electeds, Politicals, Journalists, and Media in the 413 (And some academia and politically-oriented others who live or started out here)
@sadaya.bsky.social
Woke boomer old guy seeking cure for despondency since the election. Is this what our country is? Wondering what resist means. I do not consent! I FOLLOW BACK!
@bfrostycommentator.bsky.social
#NewEnglander. #ConstitutionStateNative Married🌈. Activist + Humanitarian.Mentor.Ally.Advocate. Neurodivergent.Independent #Researcher. NSLS 24’,Commentator. #DemocratCTCOILD #Denver #EducateDontHate #ProtectDemocracy #EndPoliticalAdministrativeControl
@trendingworld.bsky.social
We post the main Trending Topics in the World every 30 minutes. There are usage tips in the pinned post. @terraprotege.bsky.social 🌱🌎
@mrsdeborahlynn.bsky.social
Dem 🫘 | Science | Politics | Healthcare Contract Manager | Purchasing Manager #ProChoice #VoteBlue #StrongerTogether “Hold The Line “
@4thepeace.bsky.social
Privileged white male. Committed to equity, racial and social justice. Anti-racist, Retired business and non profit leader. Dedicated to resisting Trump. 🇺🇦I stand with Ukraine
@pino-fotus.bsky.social
President In Name Only Felon of the United States Serving Humanity by supporting Truth, Justice, Freedom, Democracy, and common Human Decency. Lives in Washington, DC
@inventingliz.bsky.social
Mom through adoption, perpetual do-gooder, wannabe world-traveler, life-long learner, soon-to-be empty nester so I'm looking for new hobbies! Opinions are my own. #bospoli #mapoli
@fed-up-studio.bsky.social
Support Federal Workers merch: www.etsy.com/shop/FedUpStudio Federal workers are under attack by Trump/Elon. Hold the line, don't resign. Grab a bumper sticker, pin, or yard sign to show your support. Profits -> Voices of AFGE (federal employee union)
@andrew-varnon.bsky.social
Middle-aged adventurer of the ordinary. #GreenfieldMA #BeerBaseballAndTheBible #BigMessyAmerica #Tennis #PublicSchools Neurodiversity & Sexual Assault awareness. Poet & Essayist. ArtSpace board member. Check out my #Varticles (Varnon + Articles, get it?)
@duckduckf.bsky.social
Writer and ASL interpreter in western Massachusetts. Pushcart nominated poet. Screenwriter. Author of YA novel, BEING FISHKILL #mglit #yalit #mapoli
@tednesi.bsky.social
NEE-see. Politics editor + investigative reporter at WPRI 12 (CBS) in RI/MA. Contributor on RI PBS Weekly. Adjunct at Wheaton. #GirlDad and lucky husband.
@darknato.bsky.social
Better dead than tankie. Everything to Ukraine. Democracy should be armed. Carney's loyal soldier, Freeland battalion. Stop the Uyghur genocide. To our southern neighbors: do not choose to become orcs. Inside every Canadian is a wendigo waiting to get out.
@paperbagriker.fun
Not yimby or nimby, but a secret third thing Cmdr of Star Trek @earlgreymemes.club
@jongerhardson.bsky.social
Journalist in western Massachusetts. Using 'ai' to report on the Chicopee City Council at skynet-times.blogspot.com. Freelance elsewhere: https://muckrack.com/jonathan-gerhardson/articles https://jonathangerhardson.substack.com/ He/him's opinions
@neal.house.gov
Serving the 1st District of Massachusetts in the US House of Representatives, with 83 cities & towns in western & central MA. Ranking Member of @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social. https://neal.house.gov/
@traindems.bsky.social
We are the largest #Democratic campaign training program in the country! NDTC trains candidates, campaign staff, and local leaders how to win! Join our movement for free: traindemocrats.org @TrainDems on all social platforms
@chadloder.bsky.social
Community activist, cybersecurity expert, citizen journalist based in Los Angeles. 🌴☀️ they/them
@rxgau.bsky.social
Rock critic since 1967, ain't stopping now. Consumer Guide reborn at robertchristgau.substack.com.
@trumbullbrod.bsky.social
CT educator. Trumbull DTC. CT Parking Reform Co-founder. Personal account Pro: housing, safe streets, utility regulation. UConn alum. Anti: parking mandates, car dependence, corrupt utilities, exclusionary zoning. CT’s a beautiful place: let’s share it.
@clanghoff.bsky.social
Public school aficionado since 1958. John Dewey had it right: “What the best and wisest parent wants for his child, that must we want for all the children of the community. Anything less is unlovely, and left unchecked, destroys our democracy.”
@thebulwark.com
Political analysis and reporting free of tribal prejudices. Sign up for our newsletters here: https://thebulwark.com/subscribe
@cwmelzer.bsky.social
High school math teacher, bar owner, former stagehand, and writer on Medium.com. https://medium.com/@cwmelzer
@rebeccasolnit.bsky.social
Raised on Coast Miwok land, longtime resident on Ramaytush Ohlone land, writer, climate person, feminist, wanderer. Just started a newsletter at MeditationsInAnEmergency.com.
@rbhubbell.bsky.social
Author, Today’s Edition Newsletter on Substack. Https://roberthubbell.substack.com
@oliverdarcy.bsky.social
writing @status.news, a nightly newsletter covering the Fourth Estate, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. subscribe: http://status.news/subscribe inbox: oliver@status.news
@tomtrainor.bsky.social
Software developer BBQ pit master and co-owner of Inclusive BBQ Events. Believes in judging BBQ not people.
@marthaier.bsky.social
I love dogs, horses and all animals. I understand them but people not so much. Disabled Vietnam Veteran's wife. We're not going back! Happily married for 51 years! 💙 Please no DM. 💙🌍☮️ #StandWithUkraine @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible.org
@betseystevenson.bsky.social
Former Member of President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers & Chief Economist at Labor. Current academic economist at Michigan. Always an economist at home.
@kraigpeck.bsky.social
50 years of union & community organizing (SEIU, WA Education Assn, housing, local elections) for equality, democracy, shared prosperity, and the American Dream!
@jmchatton.bsky.social
Transit scheduler/data systems manager. Western Mass advocate. Passionate about cycling, public transit and good urbanism. Posts represent only my own views.
@townmoderator.bsky.social
Moderator, Town of Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Elected in 2015, 1st woman elected to preside over Longmeadow's open Town Meeting. Advocate for local democracy. Fun fact: shortest town meeting was conducted under my watch. Personal: @rmtownsend.bsky.social
@rmtownsend.bsky.social
Deliberation, democracy & public engagement scholar #TeamRhetoric #Commsky politics in US & #CEE #transportation, public memory, Town Meeting. Lifter. #WMASS Aromanian @TownModerator.bsky.social
@captiancaseous.bsky.social
"The second is risky and demands constant vigilance and apprehension: seek and learn to recognize who and what, in the midst of inferno, are not inferno, then make them endure, give them space.”
@no.click
Web engineer, and entrepreneur living in Thailand. Streaming @ twitch.tv/nodotclick > former apple / media arts lab engineer
@drsandyb.bsky.social
(She/Her) Ultimate Life Alchemist⚛️ ABRACADABRA⭐️💃 RN, BSN, MSN, CHPN, PhD(c) Woke AF 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Cult Survivor☠️ Atheist☮️ My butterfly is in distress🦋💙💔 Batnurse Educator 🧠 📚🎓⚕️ Baker St. Irregular🔎 All animals welcome💝 Fighting as best I can for ALL of us!!💙🇺🇸💪🏴☠️