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vsnmaryland
@vsnmaryland@dmv.communityFor MD - DC - VA from Grateful Dread Peace Media / Verdant Square: aggregated, curated leftist news, green living, arts, cannabis, health and wellness, culture, activism, community, peace, love - always monitored; say hi! ** #RevolutionaryLove - Natalie Davis, owner/editor - https://gratefuldread.masto.host/@gratefuldread
jcrabapple
@jcrabapple@dmv.communityDMV.Community admin.
Elder Millennial. Father. Stepfather. Husband. Dog owner. IT Professional. Sleep Token worshipper.
Grew up in western Maryland and now I'm living happily in Virginia with my wife, 3 youngest daughters, and our 2 dogs.
#hiking #photography #fintech #science #comics #scifi #democrat #progressive #coffee #music #tech #linux #fedora #android #virginia #maryland #washingtondc #dmv
GottaLaff
@GottaLaff@mastodon.socialBite me, Musk.
Progressive political commentator (print, radio, podcasts) for years. I post a lot: breaking news + legit info you can use, prone to snark. My mini Australian Labradoodle, Hamilton, has trained me well.
Now where's my trough of wine? 🍷🇺🇸🇨🇦
#Progressive #USPolitics #VotingRights #legal #WomensRights #CivilRights #BLM #climate #Canada #journalists #politics #news #LGBTQ #DogsOfMastodon
nbrandsberg
@nbrandsberg@socel.netAre you looking for a fine art photograph? I would be thrilled if you take a peak at my artwork and even more joyed if you consider a purchase.
I specialize in landscape, travel and nature photography and am based in Central Virginia and love what I do.
If you are a fan, please let me know! It always makes my day when I know my art is hanging on your walls to be loved and enjoyed!
w7voa
@w7voa@journa.hostVOA chief national correspondent/former White House bureau chief; Author, ‘Behind the White House Curtain.’ Adjunct asst. professor, Shenandoah Univ.; Adjunct lecturer in journalism, Univ. of Richmond; 2022-23 https://journa.host/@JURISTnews journalist-in-residence, Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Law; Kiplinger Fellow, Ohio Univ.; American Foreign Service Assoc. governing board; Nevada Broadcasters Assoc. Hall of Fame; W7VOA on ham radio.
BeautifulSunPhotography
@BeautifulSunPhotography@sfba.socialWith years of experience as a professional photographer, my focus is on landscape, night, & architectural scenes spanning from the Great Lakes to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Using my own photographs (and paintings (I'm a beginner!)), I am creating new art using digital software.
Explore my websites for premium prints suitable for your home, office, hotel, or reception area. From home decor to apparel & totes, my art offers something for everyone, whether for you or someone special.
DemLabs
@DemLabs@newsie.socialI worked in Silicon Valley and since 2017 have been applying innovative tech and storytelling apps to social justice and voting rights causes. The facts are easier to explain with maps and infographics.
DemocracyMattersALot
@DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.socialHusband/father with faith that democracy is the way to go; still idealistic enough to believe it's achievable. The only thing I'm selling is democracy. Banned (3x!) by the fowl site for calling out GOP lies. Migrated from https://mstdn.party/@DemocracyMatters.
#VoteBlue #TwitterRefugees #WashingtonDC #FightFascism #NoRepublicans #Ukraine
fountain
@fountain@pixelfed.socialflickr: jeremyfountain 25+ years cybersecurity + healthcare + tech startups.
Susan_Larson_TN
@Susan_Larson_TN@mastodon.onlineFounder of Susan's Place Transgender Resources, the world's largest and one of the oldest #transgender support websites. I am a #PostOp #Trans #woman living her #AuthenticLife in #Tennessee. (She/Her)
ProPublica
@ProPublica@newsie.socialThe official Mastodon page for ProPublica.
Pursuing stories with moral force.
AliceMarshall
@AliceMarshall@mastodon.onlineretired, living in #washingtondc; author of The precinct captain’s guide to political victory, working on a book about #Christianity and #Revolution
Nazani
@Nazani@universeodon.comOld lady, likes democracy, science, cats, dolls. Midatlantic
Lyle
@Lyle@cville.online#Cities, #history, #technology, #biketooter, #conservation. #Charlottesville Planning Commission member, teacher, all opinions are my own fault. Bi. #cdda contributor. He/him Searchable
IndigoDogClub
@IndigoDogClub@dmv.communityWe are a group of volunteers dedicated to rescuing shelter dogs experiencing kennel frustration.
tklancer
@tklancer@pixelfed.socialMostly landscape photography, but really whatever catches my eye. Lots of #Virginia and #Newfoundland and #Adirondacks stuff.
thudfactor
@thudfactor@horrorhub.clubWeb developer by trade, mostly on the front end. Owner, author, and probably the only audience for the movie site "FilmHydra." Skipper Cosplayer. He / him.
rudiev
@rudiev@dmv.communityBi introvert, gardener, dog dad to two #Frenchies, #Nationals and #Caps fan, #progressive activist, Democratic socialist :rose:
Note: I mute/block accounts that only (or heavily) toot news articles and news commentary. Mental health is top priority over knowing every little thing that's going on in the world.
wdlindsy
@wdlindsy@toad.socialInterested in building a better world and standing in solidarity with others who share that goal.
For biographical information, please see https://toad.social/@wdlindsy/109539508828689842
"Writing is the way I fight." ~ James Cone
bourgwick
@bourgwick@heads.socialwriter / WFMU DJ / good ol' grateful deadcast co-host / working on a history of music told through grey area recordings (hachette, 2025ish) / "big day coming" (2012), "heads" (2016), "wasn't that a time" (2018) / jessejarnow.com [searchable]
TonyStark
@TonyStark@progressivecafe.socialAdministrator of progressivecafe.social
Progressive voter and activist, engineer.
Account on Fediverse since February 2019.
#VoteBlue #ClimateAction
Secular Jew
Now “Too Jewish.”
iuculano
@iuculano@masto.aiDual citizen of 2 fabulous countries, #Italy & #Canada! 🇮🇹 🇨🇦 Mmm, #Pizza w/ Canadian #Bacon!•Doppia cittadinanza di 2 favolosi paesi, #Italia & Canada!
Politics is Life. Life is Politics
❤️ cannoli
❤️ arancini
❤️ tiramisù
❤️ espresso
❤️ bistecca alla fiorentina
❤️ maple syrup
❤️ poutine
Posts & boosts will be in either English, French or Italian (& Sicilian, occasionally). It is what it is. Hope you enjoy the variety. If not, you know what to do.
:startrek: Live Long & Prosper! 🖖
benfulton
@benfulton@urbanists.socialResearch Software Engineer at Indiana University. Bicycling, trying to figure out how to advocate for bike infrastructure in the city, and reading a lot about cities.
jrefior
@jrefior@hachyderm.ioSupporter of progressive economic policy. Aspring small business owner. Volunteer lawyer. Amateur economist. Software developer.
#economics
#BoycottMeta
jcrabapple
@jcrabapple@pixtagram.socialIT Professional. Father and husband. Admin of dmv.community and shrediverse.net.
Nonilex
@Nonilex@masto.ai… paring down time on social media … ?? Fully migrated to mastodon now that the bird self destructed. Though if you want to view my old posts, same username.
BakerRL75
@BakerRL75@m.ai6yr.orgNavy Vet with a Marine Corps family. CA liberal living in conservative VA. 1960s style Women’s Rights fighting is back in vogue. Normally relay emergency info. *For live Western Fire info go to - https://www.watchduty.org/ *AlertCalifornia - https://ops.alertcalifornia.org *Weather info follow hashtag plus state abbreviations plus wx. Example - #CAwx, #OKwx *Earthquake info - @quakebot *EAS Watcher (includes Tornado Alerts) - https://m.ai6yr.org/@easwatch
MattHodges
@MattHodges@mastodon.socialWorking to elect Democrats | Executive Director of Zinc Labs | Was Joe Biden's Director of Engineering | Built a lot of tech for Hillary Clinton | Rumored to have done a bunch of other computer things | My bot https://botsin.space/@everyDotGov | Austin, TX
MikeDunnAuthor
@MikeDunnAuthor@kolektiva.socialWorking Class Historical Fiction from the not so gilded age. Labor History. Social justice. An injury to one is an injury to all!
https://michaeldunnauthor.com
https://www.thehistoricalfictioncompany.com/michael-dunn
Pronouns: He/him
#Solidarity #Sabotage #GeneralStrike
#HistoricalFiction #WorkingClass #LaborHistory
#WomensRights #antifascism #AntiImperialism #LGBTQIA+ #EndAbleism #TransRightsAreHumanRights #SelfDetermination #ClimateChange
MoiraEve
@MoiraEve@mastodon.worldA 30-year career in communication arts and digital publishing. Now I volunteer at my local Indivisible and Spread the Vote to make the change I want to see. I'm for #GreatPublicSchools in every zip code, #CriminalJusticeReform, #FightingGlobalWarming.
CelloMomOnCars
@CelloMomOnCars@mastodon.socialClimate-friendly cars that fit the planet and the budget - and the cello
Plus climate news
yaitorr
@yaitorr@dmv.communityEngineering Manager, Web Dev, Gamer, and Geek. Passionate about green tech and working hard to make habits out of reading books and running at a nice pace. Living in the DMV since 2016. Born and raised in Carolina, PR 🇵🇷 👨🏽💻
Background: Yayoi Kusama’s “My Heart Is Dancing into the Universe” (Hirshorn Museum, 2023)
Posts: #Parenting #GreenTech #WebDevelopment #EngineeringManagement #PuertoRico #NintendoSwitch #Music #Politics #Coffee #Movies #TVShows #WebComics
MarkOnArt
@MarkOnArt@mindly.socialGeorgia based visual artist. I spent a decade working in cubicle land and then took a career break to travel that never exactly ended. I support myself with my Digital Art and Photography - Do I miss a steady paycheck? Some days, yes, but overall I love creating too much to imagine going back.
#art #cats #DigitalArt #Photography #artist #lighthouses #fedi22
serge
@serge@babka.socialI run Babka, a Jewish online space that includes a Mastodon instance. All about providing a safe place for Jews to live authentic online lives.
queenslight
@queenslight@pone.socialheidilifeldman
@heidilifeldman@mastodon.socialLaw professor, philosopher, progressive. Committed to rule of law and pluralistic democracy. Interests include art, books, history, science, cats, sharp wit. Boosts are not necessarily endorsements.
ZhiZhu
@ZhiZhu@newsie.social"All mimsy were the borogoves..." Avid reader, occasional world traveler, raises chickens in Texas.
Interested in #Journalism #News #USPolitics #Books #SFF #Photography #Travel #Nature #Science #Ukraine #Etymology and other things.
I create threads of news articles I find interesting, and occasionally share a #GiftArticle so those without subscriptions can read the whole article.
b_cavello
@b_cavello@mastodon.publicinterest.townactivist, aspiring-polymath, problematic feminist working to better this world
I boost a lot, but you can hide boosts (in general or just from individual users like me)! Here’s how: https://docs.joinmastodon.org/user/moderating/#blocking-and-muting
icon by peachycale https://peachycale.carrd.co/
Previously https://mastodon.social/@b_cavello
pivoinebleue
@pivoinebleue@mstdn.social:goose_peek: Former lurker
🧐 Seeker of truth & facts
❤ Performing arts & culture
Opera, classical music, ballet, literature, musical theater, theater, art, film, photography
🚫 DM's
🚫 conspiracy theories
🚫 disinformation
🚫 racism
🚫 single use plastic
🚫 fast fashion
🚫 MAGAt's
🚫 :donaldtrump:
#CountryOVERParty
#VoteBlue
#IVotedEarly
#BanAssualtWeapons
#WomensRights
#HumanRights
#AbortionRights
#StopAsianHate
#BLM
#AntiFascist
#MaskUp
#ScienceMatters
#ClimateEmergency
#MentalHealth
AmiW
@AmiW@mastodon.onlineGötter sind für den Menschen unerreichbar...
🔴The world is full of colorful wonders. The Internet, full of nameless images.
Walls and photos have created artists. They should be named, too.
🔵Die Welt ist voller bunter Wunder. Das Internet, voller namenloser Bilder.
Wände und Fotos haben Künstler geschaffen. Sie sollten auch genannt werden.
#StreetArt #Art #Urbanart #Mastoart #Painting #Mural #Pasteup #StencilArt #Photography ➡️#APhotoLove
AkaSci
@AkaSci@fosstodon.orgSatCom Scientist
Writing occasionally about space missions, astronomy, planetary science, satellites and science in general.
He/Him
#science #space #technology #astronomy #satellites #Democracy
stephie_hamburg
@stephie_hamburg@norden.sociallinke hamburger hauskatze (sie/ihr)
🏳️🌈 :trans_flag: 🏥🍵☕🐈🌷🌸🌞🌄
blakespot
@blakespot@oldbytes.spaceFull-stack web developer at American University in D.C., dad, vintage computing nerd, and No Man's Sky explorer. I live in Alexandria, Virginia and my views / toots are my own. (He/him)
[Originally joined (diff instance): 08/19/2018]
TexasObserver
@TexasObserver@texasobserver.socialFounded in 1954, the Texas Observer is a #progressive #nonprofit news outlet and print #magazine covering the Lone Star State.
Follow Interim Editor-in-Chief https://texasobserver.social/@gusbova
McHam Investigative Reporting Fellow https://texasobserver.social/@josephinelee
Become a member and support our work:
https://www.texasobserver.org/join/
DoomsdaysCW
@DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.socialFormer Journalist📰 and occasional Librarian 📚, #IndigenousAlly living on #Wabanaki land🌄.
#NonBinary :nonbinary_flag: #Queer :QueerCat_Aromantic: #ActuallyAutistic :QueerCatHeart_Autism: Pronouns: They, them, per, person, human.
#Green🌳 #Socialist🤝 Student of #Archaeology 💀& #History 📜
#NoNukes☢️ Anti-#Oligarchy🎩 #NoWar☮️ #GetMoneyOut💰#HumanRights🕵️♂️ #BLM✊🏿 #IndigenousRights 🌿 #WaterIsLife💧Anti-#Corruption🔍 #ClimateCrisis🌍 #RightToRepair 🪛
universalhub
@universalhub@mastodon.onlineAll #Boston, all the time.
DenisCOVIDinfoguy
@DenisCOVIDinfoguy@aus.socialSharing info on COVID since the start of the pandemic
💻 IT Systems Administrator
💪 GYMaHOLIC (COVID forced me to invest in a home gym)
skykiss
@skykiss@sfba.socialGoddess, pilot, surfer, Marine | Aviation, Intell, Military analyst | photographer | Facts are sexy | Justice for Ukraine 🇺🇦 | #Antifascist
Post updates from sources in Ukraine, from active military and citizens in the country.
#aviation #science #weather #wx #Intelligence #military #CivilLiberties #legal #law #justice #politics #uspol #osint #Ukraine #nato #EU
ewdocparris
@ewdocparris@writing.exchangeSCIENCE FICTION/DOUBLE FEATURE
Science Fiction Writer
Wokey McFuckYou
Author of the best selling debut novel: The Dent in the Universe - https://magicgenius.co/books/
#WritingCommunity #Midjourney #WritingPrompt #SecretSciFiNetwork #VisualWritingPrompt #VoteBlue #ALT4U