Amanda Tornabene

Amanda Tornabene

@amtornabene.bsky.social

Wife, SAHM of 4, Former Project Manager, Music Therapist and Opera Singer. Born/raised in Chicago, living in Texas, but I’ll always be a NOLA girl at heart.

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Wow 👏🏻LFG!!!

Team Talarico@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social

Texas was built by hope. By people who had no business believing — but believed anyway. To every Texan who’s ever wondered if anyone in power is paying attention: We are taking our state back. Because a little bit of hope is a dangerous thing.

This video needs to be reshared pls, and any update is appreciated. I don’t believe it’s ICE, but it’s def govt sanctioned. She is terrified as they take her and her stuff away in the van. She was grabbed for someone powerful. Pls share/update. 🙏🏼

News to Remember@moments2remember.link

4 men in plain clothes kidnap a woman—they claim to be ICE. Woman's name is Angel Zhao. She lives in Huntington Beach, California—originally Shanghai, China.

Just read today that Apple caved on Lake Ontario… figured I’d just re-share this handy little link that @johnpurlia.bsky.social kindly provided on another post. If you go to the Maps app icon, you can select “incorrect name…” to help Apple remember they shouldn’t bow to a dictator. ✌🏻

Every time he speaks, I am impressed. Been listening to him the past few years here in the TX legislature; he is steadfast in his commitment to improving the lives of all Texans. He is genuine, caring, humble, and committed. We are All In this November for @jamestalarico.bsky.social ✅

Team Talarico@teamtalaricohq.bsky.social

James Talarico on Texas officially banning THC: “Texans aren’t going to stop smoking weed and eating edibles because politicians in Austin say so. We are now telling full-grown adults how to live their lives. This is the nanny state at its worst; this is big government at its worst."

…and it’s all decided by who is at the top of a given society… if we feel powerless, it is because we’ve been taught to accept the “rules of engagement.” Change is possible, but it requires connection, collaboration, & commitment of a stat significant # persons from given society driving it. ✌🏻

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I don’t live in CA, but it is an economically powerful ally in resistance. The winner of this race will affect not only CA, but many of us as well. I really like Xavier Becerra; I think he would always put people first, and he has the background to best protect CA. Just my 2 cents’ worth… ✌🏻

I support Xavier Becerra for Governor. He has a proven record of standing up to Trump & winning, of governing, of leading, balancing budgets & lowering costs. Tom Steyer left his position as managing partner of the hedge fund Farallon Capital in 2012 & hasn't even worked since then.

An excellent refresher. I hope we eventually get congressional hearings with a forensic deep dive into the various election interference schemes used to “win” the 2024 election.

Joyce White Vance@joycewhitevance.bsky.social

7 years ago, we learned about Bob Mueller’s conclusions. Today, there are a lot of posts on social media claiming it was a farce, or worse, a fraud. But those posts are disinformation. Here is the actual information, with links for those who want to do a deep dive. open.substack.com/pub/joycevan...

This is an important read.

David Dayen@ddayen.bsky.social

ICYMI this great piece from over the weekend by Moe Tkacik on how Stephen Miller is running the Department of Homeland Security, the Justice Department, the FBI, the remnants of the Department of Education, most of the Pentagon, and whatever's left of DOGE. prospect.org/2026/01/31/t...

This will be an incredible opportunity for someone! Please share with anyone who may fit @timothysnyder.bsky.social criteria.

Timothy Snyder@timothysnyder.bsky.social

I am accepting applications for a postdoc to work with me at the University of Toronto Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Area of Research: Democratic Institutions, Public Engagement, American History Due by February 23rd munkschool.utoronto.ca/current-oppo...

Please donate and/or share if able.

stacyseven.bsky.social@stacyseven.bsky.social

ICE blinded this 21-year old protestor. His gofundme hasn't gained much money as ICE agent Jonathan Ross did for killing #ReneeNicoleGood , because of MAGA people who keep badmouthing him, so please spread the word about his gofundme : www.gofundme.com/f/stand-with...

Let’s amplify and help everyone looking to take back Congress for the people, and send the corporate sellouts packing. We are stronger together; it’s time to evict the seditious and corrupt squatters. 💪🏻

Conrad 4 Congress@conrad4congress.bsky.social

I believe Louisiana deserves leaders who show up, not sell out. Mike Johnson’s traded values for ambition, but together we can bring power back to the people. Join me and let’s build something better. Chip in $20.25 today. #Conrad4Congress #Grassroots #Louisiana #BlueWave

Hey, anyone else find it weird that our media took 1 interview response of “I’m not looking to do that…,” regarding T running for President again, collectively breathed a sigh of relief like it means he’ll leave office, and moved on? I mean… really? Seriously??🤯

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Ryan Goodman@rgoodlaw.bsky.social

1/ People sometimes need a jarring reminder of how far down the path Trump administration is going toward authoritarian assertions of power A sign: John Yoo, architect of torture memos and maximal presidential powers, sharply rebukes President Trump and DOJ actions on 4 grounds @npr.org interview

As usual, @mcuban.bsky.social is on point. We don’t need to engage, & we can block for our sanity, but we can’t lose our humanity in the rawness of our emotional experiences. Some folks are so caught up in their anger, they are making false assumptions &spouting hatred at allies.

Mark Cuban@mcuban.bsky.social

Just my 2 cents. But my goal is to ignore the trolls. Give them zero attention. Block them if they annoy me. I think the worst thing we can do on this site is re-create the ad hominem/ personal attacks that occur across comments on Twitter/insta/tiktok/ etc

Be angry. Be frustrated. Yell at the sky. Cry all night. Cry all day. Stare hopelessly at your walls. Purge your closets, garage, home, or family/friends. Break sh*t. Grief &fear are hitting us all hard, but our shared humanity is what will get us through whatever fresh hell awaits us… together. 🫶🏻

Excellent read. @editorialboard.bsky.social masterfully breaks down complex machinations into short, directly supported statements on SM. Since we process info differently, these threads have the potential to engage more of us in rational discourse. ✌🏻

The Editorial Board@editorialboard.bsky.social

1. Donald Trump nominated an alleged statutory rapist and sex trafficker to be attorney general. He picked a Russian asset to be director of national intelligence. He chose a religious fanatic and Kremlin stooge to be secretary of defense.

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