Amanda W
@amwesselmann.bsky.social
Interested in books, history, neurodiversity, cooking, art, and democracy
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A private equity–owned airline is profiting from Trump’s migrant crackdown. Now, deportation flights are getting longer and crueler as a result.
Migrants said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats. Even when permitted to use the lavatory, it's difficult to clean themselves while shackled.
Migrants said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats. Even when permitted to use the lavatory, it's difficult to clean themselves while shackled.
ICE deportation flights are getting longer and crueler
A private equity–owned airline profits off Trump’s migrant crackdown.
www.motherjones.com
February 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
A private equity–owned airline is profiting from Trump’s migrant crackdown. Now, deportation flights are getting longer and crueler as a result.
Migrants said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats. Even when permitted to use the lavatory, it's difficult to clean themselves while shackled.
Migrants said they sometimes soil themselves in their seats. Even when permitted to use the lavatory, it's difficult to clean themselves while shackled.
My Irish ancestors couldn’t get jobs when they first arrived in the US. Being proud of Scottish and Irish heritage has not always been a thing, Elon.
This odious white supremacist needs to learn some history.
Not so long ago, it was common to see "Irish need not apply" in job listings in the United States. You know, the same type of pernicious prejudice that Elon exhibits regularly.
Not so long ago, it was common to see "Irish need not apply" in job listings in the United States. You know, the same type of pernicious prejudice that Elon exhibits regularly.
February 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
My Irish ancestors couldn’t get jobs when they first arrived in the US. Being proud of Scottish and Irish heritage has not always been a thing, Elon.
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Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
February 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Someone has sure already made this observation but the fact they can convert all those empty warehouses into prison camps means they could have converted them into housing, community centers, job training centers or, hell, libraries or schools all along. It’s always a matter of will not resources.
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What’s so weird about men in power is how when they face scandal and should step down the world acts like no one else can do their jobs. Bottstein, Wasserman, these aren’t irreplaceable men! Stop with this delusion.
February 15, 2026 at 7:33 PM
What’s so weird about men in power is how when they face scandal and should step down the world acts like no one else can do their jobs. Bottstein, Wasserman, these aren’t irreplaceable men! Stop with this delusion.
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Today i’ll be going state-by-state to make sure everyone has at least a place to start looking for food assistance in their region.
You can help by replying to the post for your state/territory with any resources you know of.
#HelpSky
#Hunger
You can help by replying to the post for your state/territory with any resources you know of.
#HelpSky
#Hunger
Thread 🧵: Food Assistance By State/Territory
The document below lists previously established food assistance programs, searchable by state.
Each state and territory is also listed alphabetically in the thread comments.
Help will come and go, so pls use this thread to update info for your state:
The document below lists previously established food assistance programs, searchable by state.
Each state and territory is also listed alphabetically in the thread comments.
Help will come and go, so pls use this thread to update info for your state:
Without SNAP: Finding Assistance in Uncertain Times
Without SNAP: Finding Assistance in Uncertain Times Due to the completely preventable shutdown, the USDA says “the well has run dry” in regards to SNAP benefits. Beginning November 1st, SNAP benefits...
docs.google.com
February 15, 2026 at 7:47 PM
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The federal government is barreling toward yet another shutdown.
This crisis was entirely avoidable. Here’s what Democratic leadership must do to stand their ground this time.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/another-sh...
This crisis was entirely avoidable. Here’s what Democratic leadership must do to stand their ground this time.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/another-sh...
Another Shutdown Looms—and It Was Entirely Avoidable
Don't look now but Lucy is about to pull the football from Chuck Schumer, again
www.qasimrashid.com
February 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
The federal government is barreling toward yet another shutdown.
This crisis was entirely avoidable. Here’s what Democratic leadership must do to stand their ground this time.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/another-sh...
This crisis was entirely avoidable. Here’s what Democratic leadership must do to stand their ground this time.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/another-sh...
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honey, it's time to share the dicynodont husbands again
happy valentine's day! this fossil shows a pair of adult male diictodon who were discovered curled up together in a burrow 🥰
February 14, 2026 at 7:54 PM
honey, it's time to share the dicynodont husbands again
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Since the start of Trump’s second term, the number of children in ICE detention has increased sixfold.
In their letters, kids held at the Dilley center told us about missing their friends, being unable to go to school and feeling trapped.
In their letters, kids held at the Dilley center told us about missing their friends, being unable to go to school and feeling trapped.
“I Have Been Here Too Long”: Read Letters from the Children Detained at ICE’s Dilley Facility
Hundreds of children are currently being held with their parents at an immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas. In letters and drawings, eight kids convey the pain of feeling trapped with no end...
www.propublica.org
February 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Since the start of Trump’s second term, the number of children in ICE detention has increased sixfold.
In their letters, kids held at the Dilley center told us about missing their friends, being unable to go to school and feeling trapped.
In their letters, kids held at the Dilley center told us about missing their friends, being unable to go to school and feeling trapped.
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I dearly love the hoverfly,
more than any other fly.
Don't be fooled, it's not a bee,
though quite adept at mimicry!
more than any other fly.
Don't be fooled, it's not a bee,
though quite adept at mimicry!
February 14, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I dearly love the hoverfly,
more than any other fly.
Don't be fooled, it's not a bee,
though quite adept at mimicry!
more than any other fly.
Don't be fooled, it's not a bee,
though quite adept at mimicry!
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Featured today is one of the fossils that stumped Darwin: Toxodon! This beast proved challenging for young Darwin to identify, featuring rodent-like, ever growing teeth - albeit much bigger than any living rodent! Richard Owen, later Darwin's rival, formally described and named them. #FossilFriday
February 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Featured today is one of the fossils that stumped Darwin: Toxodon! This beast proved challenging for young Darwin to identify, featuring rodent-like, ever growing teeth - albeit much bigger than any living rodent! Richard Owen, later Darwin's rival, formally described and named them. #FossilFriday
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Oh my GOD King County Public Health is just wilding out for Valentines Day (and a lovely one).
February 13, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Oh my GOD King County Public Health is just wilding out for Valentines Day (and a lovely one).
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I saw a live birthed harbor seal pup for the first time in my life today. I thought it would be horrifying because I have a weak stomach, but it turned to UNGODLY CUTE very fast!
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
February 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
I saw a live birthed harbor seal pup for the first time in my life today. I thought it would be horrifying because I have a weak stomach, but it turned to UNGODLY CUTE very fast!
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
Using this thread for some moments in the minutes after. All shot on my z8, edited on phone for now. 🦭 🦑
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A) This is a lie. Other countries have it.
B) Trump uses it regularly.
Bottom line: They are afraid of you voting.
B) Trump uses it regularly.
Bottom line: They are afraid of you voting.
February 12, 2026 at 8:14 PM
A) This is a lie. Other countries have it.
B) Trump uses it regularly.
Bottom line: They are afraid of you voting.
B) Trump uses it regularly.
Bottom line: They are afraid of you voting.
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When the Supreme Court allowed immigration agents to consider race during sweeps, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that citizens shouldn’t be concerned because agents will “promptly let the individual go.”
For these Americans, that wasn’t true.
(Published Oct. 2025)
For these Americans, that wasn’t true.
(Published Oct. 2025)
More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days.
The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...
www.propublica.org
February 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM
When the Supreme Court allowed immigration agents to consider race during sweeps, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that citizens shouldn’t be concerned because agents will “promptly let the individual go.”
For these Americans, that wasn’t true.
(Published Oct. 2025)
For these Americans, that wasn’t true.
(Published Oct. 2025)
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Yikes — Epstein showing appreciation for @GovBillLee pal Betsy Devos making it harder to report sexual abuse on campuses
February 12, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Yikes — Epstein showing appreciation for @GovBillLee pal Betsy Devos making it harder to report sexual abuse on campuses
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"The Dow is over 50,000 right now." - Pam Bondi, doing the cost-benefit analysis for child rape
February 12, 2026 at 7:28 PM
"The Dow is over 50,000 right now." - Pam Bondi, doing the cost-benefit analysis for child rape
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If you hate Generative Al, the best way to fight back is to support real artists ✍️
February 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
If you hate Generative Al, the best way to fight back is to support real artists ✍️
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THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
February 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
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Billionaire Wealth Tax factoid of the day
Your homework. Read the Billionaire Wealth Tax Act
oag.ca.gov/system/files...
#EatTheRich
#TaxTheRich
Your homework. Read the Billionaire Wealth Tax Act
oag.ca.gov/system/files...
#EatTheRich
#TaxTheRich
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 AM
Billionaire Wealth Tax factoid of the day
Your homework. Read the Billionaire Wealth Tax Act
oag.ca.gov/system/files...
#EatTheRich
#TaxTheRich
Your homework. Read the Billionaire Wealth Tax Act
oag.ca.gov/system/files...
#EatTheRich
#TaxTheRich
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“But I didn’t understand a word he said.” Guess what, that’s the experience of many immigrants when they arrive in a new country, including the United States. You get humbled. Then you work hard and start understanding. We could all use that experience
February 9, 2026 at 4:52 PM
“But I didn’t understand a word he said.” Guess what, that’s the experience of many immigrants when they arrive in a new country, including the United States. You get humbled. Then you work hard and start understanding. We could all use that experience
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#OnThisDay, 10 Feb 1917, plant pathologist Johanna Westerdijk becomes the first woman appointed as a professor in the Netherlands when she joins Utrecht University.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WomenInSTEM 🗃️
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#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WomenInSTEM 🗃️
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February 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#OnThisDay, 10 Feb 1917, plant pathologist Johanna Westerdijk becomes the first woman appointed as a professor in the Netherlands when she joins Utrecht University.
#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WomenInSTEM 🗃️
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#WomenInHistory #OTD #History #WomensHistory #WomenInSTEM 🗃️
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At a #SuperBowl party:
Me: *hands someone a drink*
Them: Gracias
Me: De nada
Host: Como estas?
Guest: Donde esta el bano?
Geez, a couple #BadBunny songs and we are speaking in tongues. It’s like a high school Spanish sleeper cell. 😂
Me: *hands someone a drink*
Them: Gracias
Me: De nada
Host: Como estas?
Guest: Donde esta el bano?
Geez, a couple #BadBunny songs and we are speaking in tongues. It’s like a high school Spanish sleeper cell. 😂
February 10, 2026 at 9:23 AM
At a #SuperBowl party:
Me: *hands someone a drink*
Them: Gracias
Me: De nada
Host: Como estas?
Guest: Donde esta el bano?
Geez, a couple #BadBunny songs and we are speaking in tongues. It’s like a high school Spanish sleeper cell. 😂
Me: *hands someone a drink*
Them: Gracias
Me: De nada
Host: Como estas?
Guest: Donde esta el bano?
Geez, a couple #BadBunny songs and we are speaking in tongues. It’s like a high school Spanish sleeper cell. 😂
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I'm convinced AI is our generation's radium - a discovery with genuinely useful applications in specific, controlled circumstances that we stupidly put in everything from kid's toys to toothpaste until we realised the harm far too late where future generations will ask if we were out of our minds.
February 8, 2026 at 10:23 PM
I'm convinced AI is our generation's radium - a discovery with genuinely useful applications in specific, controlled circumstances that we stupidly put in everything from kid's toys to toothpaste until we realised the harm far too late where future generations will ask if we were out of our minds.
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GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
February 7, 2026 at 5:01 AM
GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊