Ongoing criminal conspiracy to overthrow the United States of America and the Constitution thereof. 👇

So there are SOME folks, few and too far between, who have a spine if it comes down to it. Okay. Great.

Our brainstormed list of 160 ideas

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LEGO Hotel

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Engineering is about more than building something cool. It’s about designing things that help real people.

I asked our students to list 20 models they can build with LEGO bricks! They could list and build models that help friends learn, move, sleep, talk, see, or feel better.
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@chrispickett5.bsky.social's book launch on Saturday was so much fun! We reconnected with many friends while enjoying a beautiful day at the park. Here is Chris signing his book, The People United: A Memoir of Hope and Resistance During Trump's First Term. Congratulations to Chris!

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"This is not a pundit's account or a sweeping history; it is a personal narrative rooted in lived experience, local organizing, and the emotional toll of activism."
- Scott Olsen, Seattle Book Review

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"Chris Pickett's memoir stands out for its grounded, firsthand perspective and its focus on ordinary citizens who chose sustained civic engagement over outrage alone."

-Scott Olsen, Seattle Book Review

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In this post I share my attempts to create a cover for myself, without the expense of a professional, and what led me to the cover I ultimately chose for my debut novel.

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Endorsement from Scott Olsen, Seattle Book Review

We're excited to welcome Rep. Jamie Raskin @raskin.house.gov to the book launch for The People United: A Memoir of Hope and Resistance During Trump's First Term this Saturday, April 18!

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Also thankful for the work @indivisiblemontmd.bsky.social, @dothemostgood.bsky.social, @indivmocowomen.bsky.social, and others continue to do.

And this book wouldn't be here without the tireless work of @popediting.bsky.social! The best things about TPU probably came at her suggestion!

Looking forward to picking up a copy of this book!

Chris Pickett - author The People United: A Memoir of Hope and Resistance During Trump's First Term

Today's the day! The People United: A Memoir of Hope and Resistance During Trump's First Term, by Chris Pickett, has published!

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The People United: A Memoir of Hope and Resistance During Trump's First Term, by @chrispickett5.bsky.social

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1. Last night's bday party for my daughter was so much fun! Thirteen might not be so bad.

2. Beautiful weather for soccer and softball this afternoon

3. Excited to talk to some local authors about author websites later today

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Another endorsement is in for The People United: A Memoir of Hope and Resistance During Trump's First Term by Chris Pickett.

Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass generously provided the foreword for the book.

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From: Dominic Wong <bournemouthwritingfestival.info@gmail.com> Date: Wed, 8 Apr 2026, 7:05 am Subject: Re: Invitation to Feature [inserts your book name here] at the Bournemouth Writing Festival To: XXXXX Dear [names of authors] I hope you’re both well. I’m writing to personally invite you to take part in the Bournemouth Writing Festival, taking place from 24–26 April 2026 in Bournemouth, UK. I recently came across [inserts your book], and its bold, genre-blending stories of longing, belonging, and imaginative worlds feel like a perfect fit for a festival celebrating diverse, boundary-pushing fiction and speculative storytelling. The festival connects authors, readers, and industry professionals through both in-person events in Bournemouth and a virtual festival platform, offering meaningful visibility and opportunities for sustained reader engagement beyond a single weekend. As festival authors, you would receive a dedicated author profile page on the festival website, inclusion in the official festival programme and online author directory, live engagement opportunities such as readings, panel discussions, or Q&As (virtual or in-person), sales-focused discoverability through links to your preferred retailers, and opportunities to connect with fellow authors, publishers, and creative professionals. Authors may take part via an in-person stand, a virtual booth, or a combined package. There is a modest participation fee, which covers platform access, promotion, production costs, and logistical support, and is designed to keep the festival accessible while ensuring high-quality presentation and meaningful reach.

Scam alert: if you get the invite below to the Bournemouth Writing Festival, it's a scam (confirmed for me by the festival director). See the highlighed phrase. I've gotten similar reports of fake invites to the Edinburgh Book Festival, and I'm sure there are others.