After the election, I created this Starter Pack of pro-democracy accounts. I update it regularly. I hope you find it useful!
Welcome CARD readers to Bluesky. Here's a list of good accounts to follow if you want a deeper understanding of the topics I write about.
Leaving X for BlueSky? Here are the SF accounts to follow
Co-curated by Brent Toderian & Tom Flood! People & orgs that are ESPECIALLY effective at TRANSFORMING the broad public conversation about better city-making, smarter transportation, & equitable cities for people. This pack is about changing minds, branding ideas, & new ways to break thru the noise!
A list of all your favorite Mother Jones reporters, editors, correspondents, and more! ✏️ If you're a fan of hard-hitting journalism that holds the powers that be accountable, give 'em a follow.
Journalists and watchdogs who have reported on Trump’s business and their many, many conflicts. LMK if you or someone else should be added here.
A list of news outlets, journalists & analysts that see this dangerous, unprecedented time for what it is and are responding with fearless, reliable reporting. See list #2 for even more suggestions. Fearless Media #2: https://go.bsky.app/MjqCB1i
More than 100 independent journalists, commentators, and well-known voices on US politics, justice, and current affairs. | Updated and expanded daily.
Reporters, pundits and professors who talk about politics and culture. Check out my Newsletters starter pack for independent journos. If you're looking for activists, check out Good Trouble-makers (general left activism) or Worker Power (labor and workplace power).
Feminists who write what we think you should read: books, articles, comedy, TV, screenplays, theater, comics, blogs. Curated by @veronicaeye & @jennpozner Intergenerational, wise, hilarious...and vetted: We've worked with, known, or followed them for ages.
In this new era, we are going to need to lift up and rely on non-corporate media. Here are some important voices to make sure you're following.
Yep - feeds and people you may like
the people and orgs I rely on to stay informed
These are people that I follow on Bluesky. They cover a range of interests - mostly science and current events, with some humor and art, a little bit of philosophy.
Heather Cox Richardson
I always learn something new from these people and they remind me that there are people in the world still doing good for others.
Feminists who write what we think you should read: books, articles, comedy, TV, screenplays, theater, comics, blogs. Curated by @jennpozner & @veronicaeye Intergenerational, wise, hilarious...and vetted: We've worked with, known, or followed them for ages.
Trustworthy Sources
These are some of the news outlets and individual journalists doing fearless reporting on Elon Musk's catastrophic attack on the US government. Also includes some of the best expert analysis. Please suggest others to add.
Happy New years Day!! Love y;all!!
Pro-Democracy, Anti-Authoritarian
Politicos, Journalists, and friends who have informed and challenged my own thinking over the years.
A collection of thought leaders and organisers in the USA who are credible because of their track record. Some are progressive, others centrist and a few are never Trumpers. It's a personal list and I'd welcome suggestions for additional names.
A starter pack for progressive activism and news with a focus on California and Los Angeles.
Worth the follow news and opinion sources as if integrity, facts, and truth mattered, an evolving and growing list
I love all kinds of things.nature, books, music,cats, dogs,garden new and all kinds of things.
Liberal-minded accounts and such.
Need to vent? Ok. Need to Zen with people? Ok. Need some political jargon? Ok. Need to really dig in & find out the truth? Me too. Let’s go. Bring it!
Here’s my updated starter pak!
Learning about the conditions of our brothers and sisters in other countries helps us better understand our own conditions.
media, marketing, finance, economics, politics
It's a hodgepodge, like my brain! I'm also interested in conspiracy theories, vaccines, extremism, social psychology, bikes/transit, and having my assumptions challenged.
Join "Women Defend Democracy," A Democracy League of Our Own. Men invited! Engage. Act. Involve.
It can be hard to find good people or groups to follow, here are a few for starters. Updated 12-06-24
Love learning,Single and searching, Crypto trader/ teacher, love 💕 connecting... Traveling meeting new people. Taking adventures... Sports and fitness