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@stem-susan

Socially liberal, fiscally conservative -looking for a place on social media where moderates who are the parent of non-traditional adult children can scroll without being inundated with judgment and negativity. Long time feminist who minds my own business

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Attempted to do a digital and magazine subscription to the @theatlantic.com but must sign up for auto renewal. This is a deal breaker and I am disappointed. I’ve spent hours undoing auto renewal over the years and still can’t get some cancelled.

19.01.2026 16:15 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I rarely comment but this is the most disturbing UnAmerican post I have ever seen. My family fought in the Revolutionary War, Civil War and WW2. My ancestors did not sacrifice so this behavior could be normalized.

03.10.2025 19:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Sending her love. No reason to attack a smart, happy person who is doing her best. We should be uplifting young people, not tearing them down.

23.05.2025 17:16 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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California Coast #grateful

12.05.2025 14:28 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Same. My dad died when I was 5 also. Such a lack of understanding that families that lose parents get payments from what the deceased parent paid and it is sorely needed.

11.04.2025 01:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

I am from Southern Illinois - my family has been there since the 1820’s. I left Illinois in 1980’s after graduation from U of I. To say you are unpopular in my home town and w my family is an understatement. I listened to the Podcast because I keep hearing your name as a real leader. Glad I did.

25.02.2025 09:40 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Posting my first #owl picture #wien #thesalbertinamuseum

24.02.2025 21:48 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Call your Congressman doesn’t seem sufficient.

03.02.2025 07:12 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Well said. Focus on the real issues. Not distraction. Suggestions on how to respond as a citizen?

03.02.2025 07:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Must read #book from @vision120.bsky.social Spoiler alert - Not a vacation read unless you have quiet time & time to process. Grew up in the area he writes about. Loved Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer books. Although I thought I was enlightened, will never look at many things the same way again

24.01.2025 20:31 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Wow. Doing this for my trans daughter and my thin mint addiction. #girlscouts

14.01.2025 04:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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On a day when my trans adult child faces more challenges, I am sharing a moment of joy from my #photobomb from Senator @elissaslotkin.bsky.social
joyous event.

10.01.2025 02:10 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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One week, 3 cities, connecting w women in tech and purpose #ces2025 #senate #relationships #supporteachother @amprincipe.bsky.social

10.01.2025 02:03 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

#bestchristmasgift Last night, walking home from a very decadent dinner, my oldest saw a homeless person in a doorway sleeping put $20 under them. She is #trans and gets stares, slurs and rejection from my family. Proud to have raised an adult who is compassionate in a world that can be cruel to her

25.12.2024 17:08 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Cancelled today. Suggestions for alternatives?

19.12.2024 13:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Grew up in Granite City. Friends and family I deeply care about still live and work there. My opinion, the article misses much but gets to the heart of the pride of generations of mill workers. Steel history is personal in Granite City. Proud of my roots and my steel worker brothers

04.12.2024 23:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Woke up and saw my hometown in the on line journal.Many thoughts.Proud of my working class family members and grateful for the education I received in GC. I think the article title underplays the complex dynamics.Too many people I care for rely on the US Steel. Wish the article went deeper.

04.12.2024 23:29 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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#sundayreflection #heartbreaking #thepowerofphotography #impactful #mademethink #fragilebeauty #v&a

01.12.2024 16:41 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Flew on a plane today w an aged Malcolm McDowell of #clockworkorange. Saw the movie in 1983. Still gives me nightmares. Glad the plane landed. He was a gentleman.

30.11.2024 13:43 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Happy Thanksgiving. Grateful for my family. Proud of my daughter living her best life :)

29.11.2024 00:08 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Joined for civility. Glad you are on the platform. Signed one of your constituents.

27.11.2024 16:26 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Trying BS to get news and culture. My oldest daughter is trans and the discourse of someone who is loving, tax paying and minding her own business has been hard on a mom’s heart & soul.Took the recommendation from @kevinroose.com and @caseynewton.bsky.social Hard Fork Podcast. Looking for civility

24.11.2024 14:57 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0