Once I Was an Optimist
Secular humanist
Artist
Wife and mom
I’ve read too much history
Too many others haven’t read enough
"Of course, we're fickle stupid beings, with poor memories and a great gift for self-destruction. Although, who knows?
Maybe this time, we'll learn.”
@amandamarcotte.bsky.social
Senior politics writer at Salon.com. Subscribe to Standing Room Only: salon.com/newsletter
@gagaknowsbest30.bsky.social
LoudGoofyPassionateGrama “Gaga”, WifeMomResister from Massachusetts, BH Care Coordinator, history buff, & aspiring writer. 🌈Ally✊🏾 ProChoice. ♥️🤍💙 Former Republican who completely morphed into a bleeding heart liberal. We live & learn🤔. NO DMs or crypto
@letatcestmoi.bsky.social
🟦🟧💙🇺🇦🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🐝🎗️Feminist. Liberal. Voter. Hillary & Kamala Democrat. Keeper of the Flame. * AbortionRights * EndRacism * EndAntisemitism * EndHate * Ukraine * KHive * Voices4Victory * USDemocracy Don’t agonize: ORGANIZE
@peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social
Texas Medical Center (TMC) Pediatrics Professor-Vaccine Scientist-Author; Member, Philosophical Society of Texas "the oldest learned society in Texas established in 1837," TAMEST, National Academy of Medicine, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
@bostonindivisible.bsky.social
Bostonians committed to advancing social justice through community engagement and activism. Congressional districts MA-8 and MA-7. https://linktr.ee/bindivisible
@mass50501.bsky.social
Mass50501 is a nonpartisan movement to preserve American democracy. We aim to oppose the dictatorial ambitions of President Trump, the unlawful dismantling of essential government programs by Elon Musk, and Project 2025. Website: https://www.mass50501.com
@standupamerica.com
We’re a grassroots community of nearly 2 million progressives that’s standing up to corruption & voter suppression and building a more representative democracy. https://linktr.ee/StandUpAmerica
@rtraister.bsky.social
Journalist, New York Magazine; author, Good & Mad, All the Single Ladies. Maine, New York, Philadelphia. I am on a book leave till fall 2025. I do have a substack.
@silencedogoodbos.bsky.social
Bringing light to Boston’s enduring revolutionary spirit https://www.silencedogoodboston.com
@indivisible.org
Building progressive grassroots power and holding members of Congress accountable. Make a difference in a few clicks: https://linktr.ee/indivisibleteam
@5gw.bsky.social
Fifth Generation Warfare 5GW: Hot-takes from a cold civil war Read: https://america2.news/content/files/2025/02/Musk-NRx-Memo-February-5-2025.pdf
@mayorwu.boston.gov
BPS mom, daughter of immigrants, and MBTA commuter working to make Boston a home for everyone. linktr.ee/mayorwu Follow the @boston.gov Bluesky Starterpack: https://bsky.app/starter-pack/boston.gov/3lcvbzv3ttb25
@rotterdamvvg.bsky.social
Democrat. DNC 2024 elected Delegate. Elected DEC Committeewoman. Board Member Miami-Dade Public Education Caucus. Vice President Democratic Hispanic Caucus Of Miami-Dade. Do Not Obey In Advance. We are the cavalry. Personal account and opinions. 💙 🇺🇸 🟦 🟧
@markey.senate.gov
Senator for Massachusetts. Ranker on Senate Small Business Committee & HELP Primary Health & Retirement Security Subcommittee. Fighting for a Green New Deal.
@msgrumpybunny.bsky.social
Connoisseur of cafés, beaches and psychedelic art. Lover of democracy, science, humor, art, music, and octopi. Alarm clocks should be outlawed. DMs=🚫 linktr.ee/msgrumpybunny
@genmhayden.bsky.social
Personal account. Retired USAF, former Director of CIA & NSA, author, husband, father, granddad. Views are my own. Retweets are not endorsements.
@gabriengregory.bsky.social
Army Reserve Officer & Democratic Organizer • Sol’s dad 🐶 🏳🌈🇺🇸 Fmr. Dem Candidate TX #HD121 • views don’t rep US Army/DoD
@vermontgmg.bsky.social
Journalist & Historian. Director, @aspencyber. Fmr ed, @PoliticoMag & @washingtonian. Author of "Watergate: A New History" and "The Only Plane in the Sky" and other books. garrett.graff AT gmail OR ProtonMail. Doomsdayscenario.co
@katestarbird.bsky.social
Researcher of online rumors & disinformation. Former basketball player. Prof at University of Washington, HCDE. Co-founder of the UW Center for an Informed Public. Personal account: Views may not reflect those of my employer. #RageAgainstTheBullshitMachine
@chantalalive.bsky.social
Check your vernacular & then I’ll get back to ya. Essayist poet philosopher & writer of the 2022 debut novel NONE BUT THE RIGHTEOUS. She/her https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676226/none-but-the-righteous-by-chantal-james/
@profsophieharman.bsky.social
Professor of International Politics Author of global health books, producer of BAFTA-nominated film, lover of books, Corrie, Bruce Sproodlesteen, & (once upon a time) house music all night long
@doctorswithoutborders.org
Independent. Neutral. Impartial. Medical aid where it's needed most. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF USA) doctorswithoutborders.org
@ema.europa.eu
EU regulatory authority working for public and animal health. We ensure that all medicines available on the EU market are high quality, safe and effective. Based in Amsterdam. https://www.ema.europa.eu/
@adielkaplan.bsky.social
Reporter w/ NBC News investigative unit. Adjunct for the Stabile Center @ Columbia Journalism School. Enthusiastic sticky-noter.
@wyden.senate.gov
U.S. Senator for Oregon. Rotisserie chicken enthusiast. Senate’s resident privacy hawk. senatefinance.bsky.social wydenpress.bsky.social
@altnps.bsky.social
The official "Resistance" team of U.S. National Park Service. Our website: www.ourparks.org
@torekeland.bsky.social
Trial, Transactional, and Appellate Lawyer. Computer Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Crypto Law torekeland.com CFAA: http://tinyurl.com/2bvrnasy
@pbsnews.org
We are home to PBS News Hour (ranked the most credible and objective TV news show), PBS News Weekend and @washingtonweekpbs.bsky.social. Support our work during Public Media Giving Days: https://bit.ly/3GBsHkU More: linktr.ee/pbsnews
@jsm2334.bsky.social
George S Pepper Professor of Public Health & Preventative Medicine; Biostats, Stats & Data Science, Lifelong learner & truth seeker; Views my own & not employer’s
@drsusanoliver.bsky.social
Scientist who is passionate about correcting misinformation https://www.youtube.com/backtothescience
@krassenstein.bsky.social
Journalists (Ed Krassenstein & Brian Krassenstein) - Fighting hate, lies and tackling conspiracy theories. IMPORTANT Substack Updates: http://krassencast.com
@ashleyvotesblue.bsky.social
Mom, Social Justice Warrior, ✨ *PRO-Choice* LGBTQIA+ Ally, 🎓 Mizzou, Pete Buttigieg Fan, Democrat, I read Banned Books! 📚 (she/her) MAGA is toxic. Trump must be stopped. 🚮
@nancylevinestearns.bsky.social
Journalist. Citations: NY Times, NBC News, Forbes. Founder, Impactivize.org (DEI Job of the Day) | No. 1 ESG Influencer on Twitter (Commetric 2020) | Retired exec recruiter | Author, The Tao of Pug series (Penguin, Skyhorse) | #DEI
@trudygonzales.bsky.social
Ca grandma Democrat who wants equality and equity for all Happily married Focus of my posts Veterans Seniors Health care Education Monetary policy Economy My feeds The Reformers #DemCast #DemsUnited #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue
@tizzywoman.bsky.social
Spreading light, truth, & democratic values. Be kind. Take action. Text RESIST to 50409 📱 202-224-3121 or use 5calls.org to speak with your MOCs
@msmalarkey24.bsky.social
4th-generation Italian-New Jerseyan rumored to have made a presidential candidate cry 🤌🏼 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦
@jp262.bsky.social
I wish Americans didn’t always have to learn the hard way, but it’s already a 💩show and they haven’t even brought in the fans yet. Ready your raincoats folks! I don’t care who you are or how safe you think you will be - we are ALL in the splash zone!
@axidentaliberal.bsky.social
Lawyer | Advocate | Activist Vice Chair, Lawyers for Good Government Advisory Board, DemCast
@gwenie.bsky.social
#LiberalAF-Independent #🍊💩isUnfit #VotingRights; #BlueCrew; #BLM; #FBR #IVotedforHer; #HumanRights #Women'sHealthPro-Choice #GoodTrouble 🇺🇲 🗳 #Oneofthe92%BlackWomen #Fluent-In-Sarcasm #memethief 🪂 #TwitterDefector #NO🚫DM🚫NONSENSE🚫
@sedonarocks.bsky.social
Democrat from cradle - grave, rescue cat mom. Those not TERRIFIED by the fascism aren't paying attention. Taking cat's advice. Licking my wounds, sharpening my claws. Prepared to save democracy. No photo/ bio/no follow. #Democracy #FibroWarrior #Neuropathy
@grizzlydad.bsky.social
Following geopolitics and defending democracy since 1970. I choose democracy, decency, and freedom. “If I were to remain silent, I'd be guilty of complicity.” –Albert Einstein