Kathy Crowley
@kalice35.bsky.social
Prepare for the worst, expect the best, and take what comes.
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Split screen. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
August 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Split screen. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦
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There's still plenty of time to start your Metro Boston Indie Bookstore Crawl before Independent Bookstore day on Saturday. We've still got a good stack of passports!
Metro Boston Indie Bookstore Crawl 2026
Join twenty-five Metro Boston Indie Bookstores for a month-long bookstore crawl leading up to Independent Bookstore Day! Collect your Metro Boston Indie Bookstore Crawl passport from any participating store after April 1st, then get to as many stores as you can by Saturday, April 25.
portersquarebooks.com
April 22, 2026 at 11:37 PM
There's still plenty of time to start your Metro Boston Indie Bookstore Crawl before Independent Bookstore day on Saturday. We've still got a good stack of passports!
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Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations:
Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%
Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%
This is what a rigged system looks like.
Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%
Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%
This is what a rigged system looks like.
April 19, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Effective 2025 federal tax rates paid by these corporations:
Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%
Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%
This is what a rigged system looks like.
Alphabet: 8.01%
AT&T: 4.6%
Meta: 3.57%
General Motors: 3.09%
Amazon: 1.37%
Exxon Mobil: 1.31%
Disney: -1.57%
CVS Health: -3.88%
Income tax rate paid by the typical American: 14.5%
This is what a rigged system looks like.
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YALL.
There is a charitable organization in Chicago that donates books to women’s prisons. My boyfriend introduced me to it!!!
Yall support!! This is AMAZING. Women’s prisons do NOT get anywhere near the donations men’s do. That’s why my own organization exists.
LINK HERE: www.cbwp.org
There is a charitable organization in Chicago that donates books to women’s prisons. My boyfriend introduced me to it!!!
Yall support!! This is AMAZING. Women’s prisons do NOT get anywhere near the donations men’s do. That’s why my own organization exists.
LINK HERE: www.cbwp.org
Chicago Books to Women in Prison
Chicago Books to Women in Prison is an all-volunteer organization that sends free books to women and trans people in prison nationwide.
www.cbwp.org
April 19, 2026 at 5:17 PM
YALL.
There is a charitable organization in Chicago that donates books to women’s prisons. My boyfriend introduced me to it!!!
Yall support!! This is AMAZING. Women’s prisons do NOT get anywhere near the donations men’s do. That’s why my own organization exists.
LINK HERE: www.cbwp.org
There is a charitable organization in Chicago that donates books to women’s prisons. My boyfriend introduced me to it!!!
Yall support!! This is AMAZING. Women’s prisons do NOT get anywhere near the donations men’s do. That’s why my own organization exists.
LINK HERE: www.cbwp.org
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If you have not already contacted your House Representatives about this, please do!
Authors Against Book Bans has joined dozens of other organizations, nonprofits, publishers, & stores to issue this joint statement opposing HR7661
April 14, 2026 at 10:53 PM
If you have not already contacted your House Representatives about this, please do!
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A new report from the University of California shows that the state's decision to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20/hr didn’t hurt jobs, or raise prices much.
Data from over 2,000 restaurants shows that the $20/hr minimum wage didn’t reduce employment.
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Data from over 2,000 restaurants shows that the $20/hr minimum wage didn’t reduce employment.
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Despite Apocalyptic Warnings, California Fast Food Wage Hike Didn’t Kill Jobs
UC Berkeley study finds employment held steady — and only pennies were added to menu prices.
capitalandmain.com
April 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
A new report from the University of California shows that the state's decision to raise the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20/hr didn’t hurt jobs, or raise prices much.
Data from over 2,000 restaurants shows that the $20/hr minimum wage didn’t reduce employment.
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Data from over 2,000 restaurants shows that the $20/hr minimum wage didn’t reduce employment.
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A worker died at an Amazon warehouse in Oregon last week.
For more than an hour, workers were instructed to continue working as the man lay dead.
One worker wanted to help, but a manager told them to “Just turn around and not look. Let’s get back to work," according to @thewesternedge.bsky.social.
For more than an hour, workers were instructed to continue working as the man lay dead.
One worker wanted to help, but a manager told them to “Just turn around and not look. Let’s get back to work," according to @thewesternedge.bsky.social.
‘Everyone is Replaceable’: Death Rattles Oregon Amazon Facility
A worker died at Amazon’s Troutdale warehouse last week. Employees were told to look away.
www.thewesternedge.media
April 13, 2026 at 5:27 PM
A worker died at an Amazon warehouse in Oregon last week.
For more than an hour, workers were instructed to continue working as the man lay dead.
One worker wanted to help, but a manager told them to “Just turn around and not look. Let’s get back to work," according to @thewesternedge.bsky.social.
For more than an hour, workers were instructed to continue working as the man lay dead.
One worker wanted to help, but a manager told them to “Just turn around and not look. Let’s get back to work," according to @thewesternedge.bsky.social.
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I heard someone say that we should be registering voters at gas stations.
April 2, 2026 at 7:49 PM
I heard someone say that we should be registering voters at gas stations.
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I am excited, thrilled, and slightly petrified to be part of this group. Mostly excited though!
www.nationalbook.org/submissions-...
www.nationalbook.org/submissions-...
Submissions Open for the 2026 National Book Awards
Twenty-five judges in five categories will review submitted titles and select the five Winners of the 77th National Book Awards
www.nationalbook.org
April 2, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I am excited, thrilled, and slightly petrified to be part of this group. Mostly excited though!
www.nationalbook.org/submissions-...
www.nationalbook.org/submissions-...
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89% – percentage of disaster aid requests Trump has approved for states with a Republican governor and two Republican senators
23% – percentage of disaster aid requests Trump has approved for states with a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
23% – percentage of disaster aid requests Trump has approved for states with a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
March 24, 2026 at 6:26 PM
89% – percentage of disaster aid requests Trump has approved for states with a Republican governor and two Republican senators
23% – percentage of disaster aid requests Trump has approved for states with a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
23% – percentage of disaster aid requests Trump has approved for states with a Democratic governor and two Democratic senators
www.politico.com/news/2026/03...
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Support the USPS
March 19, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Support the USPS
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Massachusetts folks: call or email your state rep and urge them to vote YES on H.3594. It's passed in the Senate--let's get this done.
At the Mass Statehouse with @aabbri.bsky.social, talking to reps about MA's proposed Freedom to Read bill.
March 10, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Massachusetts folks: call or email your state rep and urge them to vote YES on H.3594. It's passed in the Senate--let's get this done.
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Yes it’s Valentine’s Day. But it’s also the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass who was born in 1818 on a plantation in Talbot County, Maryland. He escaped from slavery & rose to become the most eloquent and forceful voice for the abolition of slavery & for Black voting rights in the U.S.
February 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Yes it’s Valentine’s Day. But it’s also the chosen birthday of Frederick Douglass who was born in 1818 on a plantation in Talbot County, Maryland. He escaped from slavery & rose to become the most eloquent and forceful voice for the abolition of slavery & for Black voting rights in the U.S.
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This, from @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social, is really perfect. open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...
Dear Pam Bondi, (A Letter From A Father)
Dear Ms Bondi,
open.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:17 PM
This, from @johnpavlovitz.bsky.social, is really perfect. open.substack.com/pub/johnpavl...
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What the FUCK
NEW: Of all the states that voted for Harris over Trump in 2024, there's only one where a Dem governor is overseeing an ICE's 287(g) program:
Massachusetts.
Other blue states have quit, or even outright banned it. My colleague on what's happening: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
Massachusetts.
Other blue states have quit, or even outright banned it. My colleague on what's happening: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
Inside ICE’s Only Contract with a Blue State - Bolts
As part of a 287(g) contract between state officials and ICE, Massachusetts continues to release prisoners into deportation—even as state lawmakers look to ban other forms of ICE collaboration.
boltsmag.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
What the FUCK
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2026 is going to be a great year to run for office. Filing deadlines are coming up fast -- in most places, it's not too late to get on the ballot. We'll help you get started. runforwhat.net
Where Can I Run by Run for Something
Take the next step: Look up offices you can run for
runforwhat.net
February 1, 2026 at 2:09 AM
2026 is going to be a great year to run for office. Filing deadlines are coming up fast -- in most places, it's not too late to get on the ballot. We'll help you get started. runforwhat.net
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I loved this book. Hard hitting and emotional powerful but also darkly funny.
For @altajournal.bsky.social, I reviewed @ninamcconigley.bsky.social's excellent new book, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder":
www.altaonline.com/books/fiction/a70001359/nina-mcconigley-how-to-commit-a-postcolonial-murder-book-review/
www.altaonline.com/books/fiction/a70001359/nina-mcconigley-how-to-commit-a-postcolonial-murder-book-review/
Split Self, Split Sisters
In her daring first novel, How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder, author Nina McConigley entwines race, sisterhood, and sexual violence in the American West.
www.altaonline.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM
I loved this book. Hard hitting and emotional powerful but also darkly funny.
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Americans voted to bring back measles.
Wasn’t front of mind for most voters, sure, but the pro-measles contingent was a key part of the Trump 2024 coalition, with RFK Jr. and “MAHA” possibly the margin of victory in a close race.
Vaccines were on the ballot. The plurality was anti- or didn’t care.
Wasn’t front of mind for most voters, sure, but the pro-measles contingent was a key part of the Trump 2024 coalition, with RFK Jr. and “MAHA” possibly the margin of victory in a close race.
Vaccines were on the ballot. The plurality was anti- or didn’t care.
Holy moly this chart: Cumulative US measles cases
January 28, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Americans voted to bring back measles.
Wasn’t front of mind for most voters, sure, but the pro-measles contingent was a key part of the Trump 2024 coalition, with RFK Jr. and “MAHA” possibly the margin of victory in a close race.
Vaccines were on the ballot. The plurality was anti- or didn’t care.
Wasn’t front of mind for most voters, sure, but the pro-measles contingent was a key part of the Trump 2024 coalition, with RFK Jr. and “MAHA” possibly the margin of victory in a close race.
Vaccines were on the ballot. The plurality was anti- or didn’t care.
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ICE are alllll over Harlem right now, 116 & Frederick Douglass, checking IDs and targeting the area’s African community. Multiple people have been detained.
Community members are advising folks to carry citizenship documents - or stay away if they are at risk
Community members are advising folks to carry citizenship documents - or stay away if they are at risk
January 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
ICE are alllll over Harlem right now, 116 & Frederick Douglass, checking IDs and targeting the area’s African community. Multiple people have been detained.
Community members are advising folks to carry citizenship documents - or stay away if they are at risk
Community members are advising folks to carry citizenship documents - or stay away if they are at risk
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This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.
January 27, 2026 at 11:47 PM
This mid-afternoon Alex Pretti vigil at the Portland VA was not heavily promoted. But the crowd probably stretches a quarter mile or more. Americans are galvanized and grieving.
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Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ian Austin, an Army veteran, was arrested for protesting ICE in Minneapolis. But he’s continued protesting. Senior reporter @julialurie.bsky.social spoke to him.
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
“When they say, ‘Why would you be out here?’ How the fuck could I not be out here?” he says. “My nation is under attack."
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While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
January 27, 2026 at 5:07 PM
While independent bookstores are giving out free whistles, hosting protest sign making events, and donating proceeds to mutual aid, Amazon is *checks notes* providing technology that assists ICE in their terrorizing of communities.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
Independent bookstores deserve your support. Amazon does not.
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Tomorrow is today! And if you hate dialing, 5calls.org lets you click to call your electeds. It even gives scripts (though I like the one below).
January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Tomorrow is today! And if you hate dialing, 5calls.org lets you click to call your electeds. It even gives scripts (though I like the one below).
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The Trump regime's position seems to be that Republicans have the right to bear arms and everyone else has the right to get shot by them.
January 25, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The Trump regime's position seems to be that Republicans have the right to bear arms and everyone else has the right to get shot by them.
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Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com
January 25, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Remember the other day when I was saluting my friend Greg Ketter, owner of Minneapolis’ DreamHaven Books? This is him the following day. Greg will never say this, so I will — now is a great time to buy books from DreamHaven. Support Americans who stand up vs. 🧊. dreamhavenbooks.com