Rachael
@mindthemind.bsky.social
Psychologist, open-hearted change seeker healing minds and souls. Ultrarunner interrupted by Autoimmune Hepatitis. Fledgling watercolorist. Buddhist practitioner. Compassionist
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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 May TJA
Trans Journalist Assn does an excellent deep-dive on the administration's new counterterrorism strategy on imaginary problem of trans terrorism.
www.transjournalists.org/resources-fo...
Trans Journalist Assn does an excellent deep-dive on the administration's new counterterrorism strategy on imaginary problem of trans terrorism.
www.transjournalists.org/resources-fo...
Resources for covering Trump counterterrorism strategy
The Trump administration’s counterterrorism strategy and officials describing the strategy have invoked misinformation related to transgender people and “left-wing violence.” The Trans Journalists Ass...
www.transjournalists.org
May 10, 2026 at 1:01 PM
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 May TJA
Trans Journalist Assn does an excellent deep-dive on the administration's new counterterrorism strategy on imaginary problem of trans terrorism.
www.transjournalists.org/resources-fo...
Trans Journalist Assn does an excellent deep-dive on the administration's new counterterrorism strategy on imaginary problem of trans terrorism.
www.transjournalists.org/resources-fo...
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@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 May Advocate
In direct response to SCOTUS ruling allowing "conversion" therapy, " COL Dems pass new law rewriting its statewide ban to conform to Chiles v. Salazar.
Gov. Jared Polis, a gay Dem, is expected to sign it.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
In direct response to SCOTUS ruling allowing "conversion" therapy, " COL Dems pass new law rewriting its statewide ban to conform to Chiles v. Salazar.
Gov. Jared Polis, a gay Dem, is expected to sign it.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
Colorado quickly rewrites & passes new conversion therapy ban to get around Supreme Court ruling
Colorado lawmakers are betting a rewritten, “viewpoint-neutral” approach can preserve protections the Supreme Court put at risk.
www.advocate.com
May 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 May Advocate
In direct response to SCOTUS ruling allowing "conversion" therapy, " COL Dems pass new law rewriting its statewide ban to conform to Chiles v. Salazar.
Gov. Jared Polis, a gay Dem, is expected to sign it.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
In direct response to SCOTUS ruling allowing "conversion" therapy, " COL Dems pass new law rewriting its statewide ban to conform to Chiles v. Salazar.
Gov. Jared Polis, a gay Dem, is expected to sign it.
www.advocate.com/politics/sta...
My first article on Substack analyzing political speech, using relational frame theory. In this article using Kristi Noem’s press briefing on January 25, 2026 regarding the most recent Minneapolis shooting.
rachael141159.substack.com/p/what-krist...
rachael141159.substack.com/p/what-krist...
What Kristi Noem's Minneapolis Press Briefing Reveals About the Language of Political Crisis
How Kristi Noem’s Press Briefing Polarizes a Tragedy: A Relational Frame Theory Analysis of the Minneapolis Shooting Narrative
rachael141159.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:08 AM
My first article on Substack analyzing political speech, using relational frame theory. In this article using Kristi Noem’s press briefing on January 25, 2026 regarding the most recent Minneapolis shooting.
rachael141159.substack.com/p/what-krist...
rachael141159.substack.com/p/what-krist...
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Hello 👋 to all our new Bluesky followers & fellow #resisters.
Here is a list of General Strike US resources to help introduce you to who we are, what we’re doing, and how you can get involved.
👇 STRIKE CARD👇
Commit to going on strike w/ us or sign in solidarity: generalstrikeus.com
Here is a list of General Strike US resources to help introduce you to who we are, what we’re doing, and how you can get involved.
👇 STRIKE CARD👇
Commit to going on strike w/ us or sign in solidarity: generalstrikeus.com
April 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hello 👋 to all our new Bluesky followers & fellow #resisters.
Here is a list of General Strike US resources to help introduce you to who we are, what we’re doing, and how you can get involved.
👇 STRIKE CARD👇
Commit to going on strike w/ us or sign in solidarity: generalstrikeus.com
Here is a list of General Strike US resources to help introduce you to who we are, what we’re doing, and how you can get involved.
👇 STRIKE CARD👇
Commit to going on strike w/ us or sign in solidarity: generalstrikeus.com
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Today we march—nationwide! Join us and make some good trouble!
April 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Today we march—nationwide! Join us and make some good trouble!
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NIH has rescinded its scientific integrity policy. Hard to see this as anything other than clearing the way for shoddy research on things like vaccines. Regardless of the rationale, it's bad news for public health.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-080: Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health NOT-OD-25-080. OD
grants.nih.gov
March 29, 2025 at 8:04 PM
NIH has rescinded its scientific integrity policy. Hard to see this as anything other than clearing the way for shoddy research on things like vaccines. Regardless of the rationale, it's bad news for public health.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
Tesla Takedown Littleton Colorado, March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Tesla Takedown Littleton Colorado, March 29, 2025
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"Stopping Autocratic Legalism in America – Before It Is Too Late"
SCOTT CUMMINGS (@eui-eu.bsky.social) on the autocratic playbook behind targeting law firms, the role of lawyers in democratic backsliding, and why it's time for lawyers to take action now.
verfassungsblog.de/stopping-aut...
SCOTT CUMMINGS (@eui-eu.bsky.social) on the autocratic playbook behind targeting law firms, the role of lawyers in democratic backsliding, and why it's time for lawyers to take action now.
verfassungsblog.de/stopping-aut...
March 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
"Stopping Autocratic Legalism in America – Before It Is Too Late"
SCOTT CUMMINGS (@eui-eu.bsky.social) on the autocratic playbook behind targeting law firms, the role of lawyers in democratic backsliding, and why it's time for lawyers to take action now.
verfassungsblog.de/stopping-aut...
SCOTT CUMMINGS (@eui-eu.bsky.social) on the autocratic playbook behind targeting law firms, the role of lawyers in democratic backsliding, and why it's time for lawyers to take action now.
verfassungsblog.de/stopping-aut...
This is happening across the country. On April 5, we’re uniting to say Hands Off! Join me to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. app.sosha.ai/s/mutTWFIm
Join me on April 5th
app.sosha.ai
March 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
This is happening across the country. On April 5, we’re uniting to say Hands Off! Join me to fight back against Trump’s unprecedented power grab. app.sosha.ai/s/mutTWFIm
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As mentioned on the #TeslaTakedown national call, tuned up your online privacy and share with others.
Five Steps to Stronger Security: A CISI Guide for Knowledge Workers, Journalists, and Advocates
www.criticalinternet.org/research
Five Steps to Stronger Security: A CISI Guide for Knowledge Workers, Journalists, and Advocates
www.criticalinternet.org/research
Research — The Critical Internet Studies Institute
www.criticalinternet.org
March 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
As mentioned on the #TeslaTakedown national call, tuned up your online privacy and share with others.
Five Steps to Stronger Security: A CISI Guide for Knowledge Workers, Journalists, and Advocates
www.criticalinternet.org/research
Five Steps to Stronger Security: A CISI Guide for Knowledge Workers, Journalists, and Advocates
www.criticalinternet.org/research
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Hey Denver, need weekend plans? Bernie and AOC Friday then Tesla Saturday
RSVP!
And if you are in Colorado, come to our Littleton protest this Saturday (3/22) from 1 to 3:30pm!
actionnetwork.org/events/tesla...
And if you are in Colorado, come to our Littleton protest this Saturday (3/22) from 1 to 3:30pm!
actionnetwork.org/events/tesla...
#TeslaTakedown Littleton (3/22/25)
We are exercising our first amendment rights and are taking peaceful and nonviolent action at Tesla. ⚡ Our goals are: 1) To encourage people to sell their Tesla's, dump or short their stock, join t...
actionnetwork.org
March 18, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Hey Denver, need weekend plans? Bernie and AOC Friday then Tesla Saturday
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BREAKING: A court overturned Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
March 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
BREAKING: A court overturned Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
This is a critical victory for trans rights.
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📞🇺🇸 "I can end the war with one phone call to Putin", — Trump
March 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
📞🇺🇸 "I can end the war with one phone call to Putin", — Trump
Grab a friend and get out on the street. Resist.
March 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Grab a friend and get out on the street. Resist.
Cappo di tutti capi, Italian meaning “boss of bosses”. Trump was not elected to be the ultimate crime boss to enrich his own wealth using the resources of the United States of America. Stand up. Speak out. Either we all resist or we all suffer the consequences. #teslatakedown in Littleton Colorado.
March 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Cappo di tutti capi, Italian meaning “boss of bosses”. Trump was not elected to be the ultimate crime boss to enrich his own wealth using the resources of the United States of America. Stand up. Speak out. Either we all resist or we all suffer the consequences. #teslatakedown in Littleton Colorado.
Tesla Takedown Rally in Littleton Colorado March 15,2025
March 15, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Tesla Takedown Rally in Littleton Colorado March 15,2025
March 15, 2025 Tesla Takedown Littleton Colorado. Aggressive MAGA Trumpite pushing an older veteran at the rally.
March 15, 2025 at 8:49 PM
March 15, 2025 Tesla Takedown Littleton Colorado. Aggressive MAGA Trumpite pushing an older veteran at the rally.
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Today was a grim, terrible day for the United States and the cause of democracy. Putin, along with other dictators around the world, can finally look at Trump with confidence and think: one of us.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
It Was an Ambush
Today marked one of the grimmest days in the history of American diplomacy.
www.theatlantic.com
March 1, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Today was a grim, terrible day for the United States and the cause of democracy. Putin, along with other dictators around the world, can finally look at Trump with confidence and think: one of us.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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Breaking: RFK Jr. moves to quietly eliminate public comment from HHS's decision making: www.statnews.com/2025/02/28/r...
RFK Jr. moves to eliminate public comment in HHS decisions
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved to rescind the longtime practice of giving the public a chance to comment on the health agency’s plans.
www.statnews.com
February 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Breaking: RFK Jr. moves to quietly eliminate public comment from HHS's decision making: www.statnews.com/2025/02/28/r...
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NBC[Mar 1] -- Iowa Gov signs bill making it the first state to rescind rights previously granted a minority. Now legal under state law to discriminate in jobs, housing, or education against trans ppl, but still illegal under fed law (Supreme Court's Bostock v Clayton).
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
Reynolds signs law ending trans civil rights protections; Iowa 1st state to repeal rights
The bill signing by Gov. Kim Reynolds makes Iowa the first state in the country to take away civil rights from a group it has previously protected.
www.desmoinesregister.com
March 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
NBC[Mar 1] -- Iowa Gov signs bill making it the first state to rescind rights previously granted a minority. Now legal under state law to discriminate in jobs, housing, or education against trans ppl, but still illegal under fed law (Supreme Court's Bostock v Clayton).
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
[@rikiwilchins.bsky.social]
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Please read—this is becoming serious!
March 1, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Please read—this is becoming serious!
theonecalledjai.com
The 24 hour Economic Blackout
As our first initial act, we turn it off.
For one day we show them who really holds the power
WHEN:
Thursday February 27th from Midnight till Friday The 28th Midnight
(A full 24 hours of the 28th)
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
The 24 hour Economic Blackout
As our first initial act, we turn it off.
For one day we show them who really holds the power
WHEN:
Thursday February 27th from Midnight till Friday The 28th Midnight
(A full 24 hours of the 28th)
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
The People's Union USA
Stand against political corruption with our upcoming economic resistance actions. Join The Peoples Union USA and make your voice heard!
theonecalledjai.com
February 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
theonecalledjai.com
The 24 hour Economic Blackout
As our first initial act, we turn it off.
For one day we show them who really holds the power
WHEN:
Thursday February 27th from Midnight till Friday The 28th Midnight
(A full 24 hours of the 28th)
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
The 24 hour Economic Blackout
As our first initial act, we turn it off.
For one day we show them who really holds the power
WHEN:
Thursday February 27th from Midnight till Friday The 28th Midnight
(A full 24 hours of the 28th)
12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
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NEW—Trump WH has blocked all CDC science reports (eg MMWR) & suspended all CDC / FDA / NIH external communications of all HHS agencies until further notice... including all FDA & CDC Health Alert warnings & all social media. Public health be damned.
Gift 🎁 link:
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Gift 🎁 link:
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Trump officials pause health agencies’ communications, citing review
The agencies are charged with making decisions that touch the lives of every American and are the source of crucial information to health-care providers.
wapo.st
January 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
NEW—Trump WH has blocked all CDC science reports (eg MMWR) & suspended all CDC / FDA / NIH external communications of all HHS agencies until further notice... including all FDA & CDC Health Alert warnings & all social media. Public health be damned.
Gift 🎁 link:
wapo.st/4aqfN44
Gift 🎁 link:
wapo.st/4aqfN44