@enslavedtexas.bsky.social @enslavedtexas.bsky.social Documenting the lives of enslaved people in Texas. Website enslavedtexas.org currently in phase one: visualizing enslaved arrivals from 1800-1865 and free to 1869. debbie@enslavedtexas.org (Deborah M. Liles, Ph.D.)
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Up The Great Lakes
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Joel Goldstein @joel1965.bsky.social Currently in West Virginia, I am a Red State Democrat. Husband step father and step grandfather who loves literature and history. Been there, done that, and gotten a few tee-shirts in retail and Higher Ed.
Robert Richards @rrichard09.bsky.social I study how people talk about politics and law and participate in governing their communities. Opinions expressed here are mine alone, not those of my employers or institutions.
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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social Dartmouth political scientist and Bright Line Watch co-director. Previously Upshot NYT / CJR contributor, Spinsanity co-founder, All the President's Spin co-author.
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Rochester Beacon @rochesterbeacon.bsky.social Rochester, NY's premier nonprofit publication and community forum. Providing an in-depth look at the region’s complex challenges.
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Universal Childcare Now @notandrewcuomo.bsky.social New Yorkers deserve better than a disgraced sex pest for mayor.
Emily (I'm not leaving) Feiner @emilyjaynef.bsky.social Retired, Jewish, anti-Zionist, anti war, pro peace, pro worker. One husband, 2 kids, 1 cat. I am weighing my options.
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Perhaps some day, over a glass of whiskey that I accept, despite my gastritis, we could talk frankly about this.
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Indivisible Cortland County @indivisiblecortcty.bsky.social Indivisible Cortland County is an independent, grassroots civic group formed by residents of Cortland County, NY, working to protect the integrity of the American democratic process and ensure the well-being of all in our nation. We are NY19 & NY22.
Andrew Palm @andrewpalm.bsky.social Solar and EV advocate, retired RN, citizen, family member, friend...not necessarily in that order. Upstate NY is my location, Earth is my home.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social Senior Fellow at the American Immigration Council. Commenting generally on immigration law and policy. Retweets =/= endorsements, views are my own.
Manu Raju @mkraju.bsky.social Anchor and Chief Congressional Correspondent, CNN. “Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju.” 8aET and 11aET Sunday. Rabid Chicago sports fan. Wisconsin Badger for life
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@paulallenroc.bsky.social @paulallenroc.bsky.social Dissent is patriotic. Compassion is strength. Failure is not an option.
Jennifer Sertl @jennifersertl.bsky.social Mind of a chess player; heart of a poet. Care deeply about the interface of you:you and identity.
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DREAM for NYC @dreamfornyc.bsky.social We’re going to make New York as good as the people who live in it. Because this year, New Yorkers Tax The Rich.
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Sen. Jabari Brisport @jabaribrisport.bsky.social New York State Senator in District 25. Chair of Committee on Children and Families. Former public school teacher. Socialist. 🌹
George Wallace @mrgeorgewallace.bsky.social Droppin' mics then bringin' them to be fixed 'cause I'm nice and whatnot. Look for "Clean Slate" on Prime Video February 6th.
Release Aging People in Prison Campaign @rappcampaign.bsky.social Led by formerly incarcerated people and family members of people in prison, RAPP works to end mass incarceration and promote racial justice through the release of aging people in prison and those serving long sentences. Learn more: https://rappcampaign.com
Shashi Sinha for Mayor @shashisinha.bsky.social Big vision, bold actions, and ready to uplift Rochester.
Democratic Candidate for Mayor of Rochester, NY.
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J. Dale Shoemaker @jdaleshoemaker.bsky.social Journalist/writer, based in Buffalo, NY. I write about developers, government and corruption— but I repeat myself. Like Sisyphus, but for yelling at the government. DMs open for tips & friends.
Jacob Schermerhorn @jacobschermerhorn.bsky.social Writing stories with the Rochester Beacon about Rochester, NY. (He/Him/His)
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Brian Sharp @sharproc.bsky.social Investigations and Enterprise Editor/Business and Development Reporter, WXXI News - Rochester, NY. Formerly Democrat & Chronicle. Husband | Dad | Nebraska native | Husker fan
VOCAL-NY (Voices of Community Activists and Leaders) @vocal-ny.bsky.social G'roots organizing for healthy & just communities. HIV, drug policy, incarceration & homelessness.
Kaeri Carroll @kaericarroll.bsky.social Mammal, science-lover, nature-lover, avid DIYer, beekeeper, published poet, dark humorist.
The Contrarian @contrariannews.org Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. https://contrarian.substack.com/
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David Zipper @davidzipper.bsky.social Thinking, writing, and speaking about transport, cities, and tech. Contributing Writer @ Bloomberg and cohost @ Look Both Ways w/David & Wes. Working on a book about congestion pricing. linktr.ee/davidzipper
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Lior Steinberg @steinberg.nu Planning cities that make people smile;
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Jay Rowe @jayrowe.bsky.social Parent, artist, reuse advocate & permanent supporter of my Rochester community.
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If you want to run for office, we're here to help you.
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Akash Mehta @akashmehta.bsky.social Editor in chief, @nysfocus. Reach out: akash(at)nysfocus.com
Lisa Desjardins @lisad.bsky.social Correspondent for PBS NewsHour. Lover of Chester Arthur. Lucky mom, sister, wife and former SC state fair baking contest first place winner.
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Helen Lewis @helenlewis.bsky.social Staff writer, The Atlantic | Author, Difficult Women (2020) and The Genius Myth (2025) | Podcaster, Page 94 | Doom scroller, the internet | uk.bookshop.org/shop/helenlewis
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Amanda Marcotte @amandamarcotte.bsky.social Senior politics writer at Salon.com. I block for MAGA trolling, violent rhetoric, and humorless sanctimony.
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