Michael Heggen
Farmer, forester, sawyer, builder, fencer, horseman, juggler, husband, mentor, tabletop gamer, feminist, Oregonian, LGBTQ+ ally, reader, lifelong learner, neuro-divergent nerd (no particular order).
Resident of Oregon's 6th Congressional district (OR-6).
Starter Packs
Created by Michael Heggen (6)
Michael Heggen's Smile Pack
Some accounts that will (probably) make you smile. There may be cats.
Michael Heggen's News Media
Some news media accounts to get you started. Focused on the U.S. and the Pacific Northwest, but with a few international perspectives.
Michael Heggen's U.S. Politics
People posting about U.S. politics, tending liberal, seasoned with some thoughtful conservatives, with an especial focus on people posting about authoritarianism and civil liberties.
Michael Heggen's Small-Scale Farming & Forestry
Accounts focusing on small-scale farming and forestry
Michael Heggen's Science Fiction & Fantasy Authors
Science fiction and fantasy authors that I fanboy about.
Michael Heggen's "I Just Got Here" Starter Pack
A little of this, a little of that... some people to follow that will probably be interesting or amusing for most people in the U.S. or Canada.
@globalvoices.org
The first global community-based newsroom. We build bridges and global understanding. Read our stories here: https://globalvoices.org
@godpod.bsky.social
Creator of the Universe. Daily free newsletter & animated podcast here: https://www.thegodpodcast.com
@ericdchenoweth.bsky.social
Director, Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe. Principal author, Democracy Web. Posts my own. For time being at Twitter (to counter propaganda).
@repdexteror.bsky.social
Mother, physician, and proud U.S. Representative for Oregon's Third Congressional District. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3Sjk5Xvo4g3pnmXlqW4Bj_ABQAdAKVMA_NBSn5qegddaugg/viewform
@trevorrowdyreed.bsky.social
Eagle Scout, USMC Veteran, Former Contractor, Former Wrongful Detainee (Russia), Ukraine War Veteran. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 #NAFO Instagram: @trevorrowdyreed
@harmonious3.bsky.social
Professional baker, professional crastinator, amateur everything else.
@handle.invalid
🌲 Grassroots #Oregonizing for a better America. ✊ Mobilizing progressives to #Resist & rebuild. 🤝 Join us in making change, one action at a time. We're progressives, we don't agonize, we #Oregonize
@democracymd1776.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Emergency Room Doctor, & former elected volunteer Salem City Councilor, Ward 3; Salem, Oregon. Opinions = Mine Healthcare is a fundamental right F@ckwit fascism is just as dangerous as 1930's & 1940's
@mark-carney.bsky.social
Prime Minister of Canada and Leader of the Liberal Party | Premier ministre du Canada et chef du Parti libéral markcarney.ca
@lucyowsley.bsky.social
I am a regenerative farmer disrupting the food system selling at farmers markets and my CSA for the past 31 years. Left wing, cook, photographer, degree in anthropology. The whole ball of wax! follow me https://substack.com/@ohiorganic
@muheggs.bsky.social
Tracking the cost of eggs since Trump took office based on BlueSky posts and comparing to the avg price of eggs when he took office in Jan 2025. God help us all. 🌻 🍉 🍁
@50501movement.bsky.social
Official Bluesky account for the #50501Movement 🚨 Next up: June 14th 🇺🇸 Join the Movement > https://FiftyFifty.one
@swilua.bsky.social
@Swilua "An inspiration to bog witches everywhere"— @jermsguy "Ms Frizzle IRL”— @ElleMaeGal "Cranky and Annoyed"— @washingtonpost she/fae kerrycoran.com
@jaynetunes.bsky.social
Mandolin player. Songwriter. Roaster of coffee. Spoonie. Lover of twinkly lights and soft fabrics. Traveler. Language nerd. Lefty. Dislikes genocide and tyranny. Takes bad pictures of birds.
@gamingculturist.bsky.social
Esports & Gaming Culturist | Tech & Innovation Strategist | Geek | Posts = my own views | She/Her/Ella | 1st Gen Student
@americangigaohm.bsky.social
Fork Elon. 🖇️. Shields up. Mangione il ricco. They won’t stop until they’re stopped.
@survivethetyrant.bsky.social
an RPG-style guide for surviving an authoritarian and oppressive regime: https://survivethetyrant.infy.uk https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/507744/Survive-the-Tyrant https://www.deviantart.com/survivethetyrant/gallery/all
@annecaprara.bsky.social
Chief of Staff for Governor JB Pritzker. A continually aggravated Philadelphian making her way in the great city of Chicago.
@robinhobb.bsky.social
Writer of fantasy and SF. Gardener. Chicken tender. Dog Person but cat friendly. Washington state USA. Old and getting older. Stay off my lawn!
@breadandbytes.bsky.social
Long walks amongst the trees, lots of old and new thangs 3d printing, webhosting, joomla, baking, C&P letterpress printing, micro electronics, recycling, growing food and more walks to calm myself in these times.
@prepekka98.bsky.social
I take pictures and videos with my phone for my own bemusement. Interests: Gardening, baking, crafts, cats. #PostNews #Posties #EastCoastKin
@lioniron.bsky.social
Former infrastructure and security engineer. Now a farmer, firefighter, and maker. Also farming, foraging, brewing, and homesteading. Follow me for bad advice!
@sarahmackattack.bsky.social
Squid biologist Science communicator Artist Philadelphian I run @SkypeAScientist.bsky.social Creator of the SquidMobile https://linktr.ee/Sarahmackattack
@sanders.senate.gov
Sen. Sanders of Vermont, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, is the longest-serving independent in congressional history.
@gretaknits.bsky.social
Reader, writer, gardener, science geek. Open wheeled racing, SF Giants fan since the Willie Mays Days! Knitting complex ideas for more than 50 years. Have been gardening in zone 7b, looks like closer to 8a, now.
@alt18f.bsky.social
Delivered effective, efficient, and secure digital services for the American people until we were forced to stop on March 1. Not an official government account. Reposts are not endorsements. Our new website: https://18f.org/ #AltGov
@strategiclee.bsky.social
COO HooperLee Farms. Wife to @lioniron. Former tech PR turned goat farmer, blacksmith, home chef, wannabe author, gardener, butcher, and mom to over 60 animals. Politics and cartoon junkie. All posts read in the voice of Noob Noob. Insta @hooperleefarms
@naturesheritagefrm.bsky.social
Family farm in the Adirondacks. Raising meat rabbits, chickens and equines. Focus on education, ecosystem health and community!
@thesewingsongbird.bsky.social
Embroidery artist, singer and mother. Inspired by nature, the arts & literature. Original©️hand stitched artworks🧵🌿🌺📚 www.thesewingsongbird.co.uk
@marypowdesigns.bsky.social
Artist | www.marypow.com | Mpls Textiles/Fiber + Soft Pastels Life is trying things to see if they work. I believe in putting your good out into the world. 💞 Pass it on! LGBTQ+ ally 🏳️🌈
@adminanemone.bsky.social
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Cascadian Halfling Druid and IR nerd (Russia, its neighbors🇬🇪🇺🇦, civil society). Democracy is a delicate thing. Mostly (re-)posts of neat things that help me feel tethered to the ground. Enjoyer of plants, invertebrates, mushrooms, birbs, etc. 8b.
@resistlist.bsky.social
Welcome to Resist List. Your online hub of the ongoing resistance to the growth of authoritarianism in the United States. https://choosedemocracy.us/resist-list/
@kairyssdal.bsky.social
Dad, husband, host @Marketplace. IPAs. Soccer referee, trail runner, mountain biker. Veteran. kryssdal@marketplace.org
@lauraearthfarmer.bsky.social
regenerative earthfarmer in Cascadia on the west coast of British Columbia (zone 9a); writing my first novel, a murder mystery; in a long-term relationship. earthfarm.ca #earthfarm
@tychobravo.bsky.social
I like native plants and other interesting things. Usually in the company of Griff the Dog who also enjoys native plants and other interesting things.
@djrothkopf.bsky.social
Husband of C, Dad of J & L, CEO/Editor-The DSR Network, Host-Deep State Radio, Siliconsciousness, other pods, Columnist-The Daily Beast, author of many books, also see my "Need to Know" Substack (djrothkopf.substack.com)
@carolecadwalla.bsky.social
Ex-Guardian & Observer journalist till I got replaced by Nick Clegg. Fighting the Broligarchy since 2016. Please sign up to my (free!) newsletter: https://open.substack.com/pub/broligarchy