Melissa vR
@melissa-vr.bsky.social
Photographer. Former journalist. Queer. Neurospicy. Progressive AF.
Always curious. Always learning.
We should ALL be anti-fascist.
She/They 🏳️🌈
NO DMS 🚫
https://melissavr.substack.com
Always curious. Always learning.
We should ALL be anti-fascist.
She/They 🏳️🌈
NO DMS 🚫
https://melissavr.substack.com
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Melissa vR
@melissa-vr.bsky.social
· Jan 19
“Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.”
-Shakespeare, The Tempest
-Shakespeare, The Tempest
Clowning on the reflecting pool debacle is fun and all, but can we get back to demanding the Epstein Files be fully released and people held accountable?
June 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Clowning on the reflecting pool debacle is fun and all, but can we get back to demanding the Epstein Files be fully released and people held accountable?
March 27, 2026 at 12:08 AM
"If all is fair in love and war, then what the hell is loving even for?
#ProtestMusic
#ProtestMusic
Ring the Bells
open.spotify.com
January 31, 2026 at 3:31 AM
"If all is fair in love and war, then what the hell is loving even for?
#ProtestMusic
#ProtestMusic
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Amazon has cut a combined 28,000 jobs since October. Its CEO made $40M+ in 2024
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
January 31, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Amazon has cut a combined 28,000 jobs since October. Its CEO made $40M+ in 2024
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS has announced 78,000 job cuts since last year. Its CEO made $24M.
HP announced up to 6,000 layoffs in November. Its CEO made $21M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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SUSIE WILES, CHIEF OF STAFF: "These Epstein files are really bad for us!"
TRUMP: "Let's send ICE to invade Minneapolis!"
SUSIE WILES, CHIEF OF STAFF: "These videos of ICE in Minneapolis are really bad for us!"
TRUMP: "Release some more Epstein files!"
TRUMP: "Let's send ICE to invade Minneapolis!"
SUSIE WILES, CHIEF OF STAFF: "These videos of ICE in Minneapolis are really bad for us!"
TRUMP: "Release some more Epstein files!"
January 30, 2026 at 11:56 PM
SUSIE WILES, CHIEF OF STAFF: "These Epstein files are really bad for us!"
TRUMP: "Let's send ICE to invade Minneapolis!"
SUSIE WILES, CHIEF OF STAFF: "These videos of ICE in Minneapolis are really bad for us!"
TRUMP: "Release some more Epstein files!"
TRUMP: "Let's send ICE to invade Minneapolis!"
SUSIE WILES, CHIEF OF STAFF: "These videos of ICE in Minneapolis are really bad for us!"
TRUMP: "Release some more Epstein files!"
My middle son approached me this morning to let me know he planned to participate in tomorrow’s walkout.
We don’t shy away from difficult conversations in this house, and we always encourage our kids to ask questions, educate themselves, and most importantly check their sources. (1/3)
We don’t shy away from difficult conversations in this house, and we always encourage our kids to ask questions, educate themselves, and most importantly check their sources. (1/3)
January 29, 2026 at 10:20 PM
My middle son approached me this morning to let me know he planned to participate in tomorrow’s walkout.
We don’t shy away from difficult conversations in this house, and we always encourage our kids to ask questions, educate themselves, and most importantly check their sources. (1/3)
We don’t shy away from difficult conversations in this house, and we always encourage our kids to ask questions, educate themselves, and most importantly check their sources. (1/3)
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My new keychain seems pretty apropos:
January 29, 2026 at 9:52 PM
My new keychain seems pretty apropos:
NO. NEW. FUNDING. FOR. ICE.
If Schumer and any other establishment democrat thinks this regime will actually honor any stipulations, they’re dumber than they look.
If Schumer and any other establishment democrat thinks this regime will actually honor any stipulations, they’re dumber than they look.
January 29, 2026 at 3:16 PM
NO. NEW. FUNDING. FOR. ICE.
If Schumer and any other establishment democrat thinks this regime will actually honor any stipulations, they’re dumber than they look.
If Schumer and any other establishment democrat thinks this regime will actually honor any stipulations, they’re dumber than they look.
AMEN.
Journalists aren’t supposed to report “both sides.”
They are supposed to report the truth.
DHS is not telling the truth. Stop reporting their lies.
They are supposed to report the truth.
DHS is not telling the truth. Stop reporting their lies.
January 25, 2026 at 12:27 AM
AMEN.
Greg Bovino is a lying liar who lies. #FuckICE #AbolishICE
January 24, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Greg Bovino is a lying liar who lies. #FuckICE #AbolishICE
When they fly their “Don’t tread on me” flags, what they really mean is “Tread on everyone else that ISN’T me.”
January 24, 2026 at 9:13 PM
When they fly their “Don’t tread on me” flags, what they really mean is “Tread on everyone else that ISN’T me.”
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command”
-George Orwell, 1984
-George Orwell, 1984
January 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command”
-George Orwell, 1984
-George Orwell, 1984
I could watch Stephen Colbert and Terry Gross interview each other all night. 😍
January 9, 2026 at 5:34 AM
I could watch Stephen Colbert and Terry Gross interview each other all night. 😍
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Just a reminder.
Q: Will you assure House Democrats they'll get a vote on ACA subsidies by a date certain?
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
MIKE JOHNSON: Ah -- no. I'm not promising anyone anything.
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Just a reminder.
C O W A R D S
Do not cave Democrats. Put the people first. Put lives first. Without health care thousands of people will die!
Put American families first!
Vote no!
Put American families first!
Vote no!
November 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
C O W A R D S
The president, folks. Are we great yet?
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The president, folks. Are we great yet?
If you are looking to donate to organizations that help others, especially our migrant workers, Hijas del Campo is an excellent one.
Farmworkers and Spanish-speaking SNAP recipients struggle with immigration and language barriers
The battle over SNAP federal food aid is having a big impact on many farmworkers and Spanish-speaking families. Some of them never received notice their food aid was being cut, as the government shutd...
www.ktvu.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
If you are looking to donate to organizations that help others, especially our migrant workers, Hijas del Campo is an excellent one.
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Dear The Hague,
Do you do pick-ups?
Sincerely,
The USA
Do you do pick-ups?
Sincerely,
The USA
November 6, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Dear The Hague,
Do you do pick-ups?
Sincerely,
The USA
Do you do pick-ups?
Sincerely,
The USA
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BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
Live updates: US voters head to the polls in first general election since Trump's return to power
One year after Donald Trump retook the presidency, 2025 Election Day includes closely watched races for New York City mayor, New Jersey governor and California's Proposition 50.
bit.ly
November 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
BREAKING: Colorado voters approved a ballot measure that would raise state income taxes on higher-earning households to fund free meals for all public school students.
Follow AP for live updates.
Follow AP for live updates.
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The Trump Regime finally entering the FO stage of FAFO.
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
The Trump Regime finally entering the FO stage of FAFO.
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We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
We need a new generation of leaders who are the voices of democracy, freedom, social justice, & the rule of law.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
A new generation that renews the “we” in “we the people.”
Instead of fretting over Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party should embrace him as part of its future.
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Grassroots energy just bodied billionaire money tonight. Billionaire backers poured millions into Cuomo’s campaign and it still wasn’t enough to defeat Mamdani. If that doesn’t warm your heart and give you hope, I don’t know what will.
November 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Grassroots energy just bodied billionaire money tonight. Billionaire backers poured millions into Cuomo’s campaign and it still wasn’t enough to defeat Mamdani. If that doesn’t warm your heart and give you hope, I don’t know what will.